IIKO Mazesoba
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IIKO Mazesoba in Haymarket serves brothless mazesoba, a Japanese noodle bowl with a soy-based sauce in place of broth, plus beer and sake. It suits a quick, satisfying meal, and diners often come back for the noodles. The place is compact and gets busy at lunch. MacArthur Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at IIKO Mazesoba
Food at IIKO Mazesoba
Mazesoba is the main order: housemade wheat noodles, a soy-based sauce, toppings and an egg, with no broth. Diners mix everything together before eating. Regulars praise the balanced, rich flavours and chewy noodles, and chicken karaage comes up often as a side, served with a dollop of mayo that softens the noodles once mixed. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu. One visitor says a vegan mazesoba was made to suit their diet, and one diner tried a seasonal cold pomelo chicken version.
What to order: Mazesoba, the house bowl Β· Chicken karaage
Drinks at IIKO Mazesoba
The drinks are beer and sake. Regulars pair a cold beer with the sides, and one visitor calls the sake selection a good match for the food.
What brothless means here
Mazesoba replaces the soup of ramen with an umami soy-based sauce, so the noodles arrive with toppings rather than in broth. The restaurant asks diners to mix the noodles, toppings and sauce before eating. One diner advises mixing well before the first bite. A small bowl of rice can be requested to soak up leftover sauce, and one visitor says it makes a good finish.
What customers say about IIKO Mazesoba
- π¬Mazesoba praised for balanced, rich flavours and good noodle texture
- π¬Staff described as attentive, polite and warm
- π¬Beer and sake praised as a good match for the food
- π¬Karaage and sides singled out alongside the noodles
Tips for visiting IIKO Mazesoba
- βArrive early, because one visitor says the line can get long.
- βIndoor space is limited, so one diner suggests getting there before the rush.
- βYou order and pay by QR code at the table, one diner says.
- βAsk for a small bowl of rice to soak up the leftover sauce.
Getting to IIKO Mazesoba
IIKO Mazesoba is at 86 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, in Darling Square. Parking is available.
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FAQ about IIKO Mazesoba
What cuisine does IIKO Mazesoba serve?
It serves Japanese food, specialising in brothless mazesoba, with chicken karaage and gyoza on the side.
Does IIKO Mazesoba have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Can I order IIKO Mazesoba for delivery?
Yes, orders can be placed for delivery through Uber, Hungrypanda or Door Dash.
Does IIKO Mazesoba serve alcohol?
Yes, it serves beer and sake.