Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
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Ajisen Ramen Restaurant is a small Japanese ramen restaurant on Liverpool Street in the Sydney CBD, close to George Street. It is cosy and suits a quick lunch or an unhurried bowl after sightseeing. It is best at its tonkotsu broth, and regulars also praise the soft-boiled egg and the friendly service. Chinese Garden of Friendship is a five-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
Food at Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
Ramen is the main draw, served in bowls of tonkotsu broth with thin Kyushu-style noodles. The menu also has rice bowls such as oyakodon and udon. Bowls are topped with soft-boiled egg, spring onion and crumbed pork cutlet in the tonkatsu-style versions. Vegetarian options are offered, and garlic and chilli flakes are provided to add to the broth.
What to order: Tonkotsu ramen with soft-boiled egg
A Kyushu ramen house
The ramen follows the original Kyushu style, with special thin noodles. The brand was founded in Kumamoto, Japan, in 1968 by Mr. Takaharu Shigemitsu and calls itself World Ramen. The Sydney restaurant promotes its bowls as affordable, and diners find the prices reasonable for the CBD.
What customers say about Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
- π¬Broth praised for richness and depth of flavour
- π¬Friendly, attentive service from staff
- π¬Small, cosy room kept clean
Tips for visiting Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
- βAdd the garlic and chilli flakes to the broth for extra flavour.
- βIt closes at 10pm on weeknights and 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday, so allow time for dinner.
- βThe room is small, so a bowl at lunch is the easiest way to visit.
Getting to Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
The restaurant is at 85 Liverpool Street, near the corner of George Street, in the Sydney CBD, postcode 2000. Parking is available nearby. It is a short walk from the George Street shops and CBD public transport.
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FAQ about Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
What cuisine does Ajisen Ramen Restaurant serve?
It serves Japanese ramen, along with rice bowls and udon. The ramen is tonkotsu-style with Kyushu noodles.
Does Ajisen Ramen Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian options are offered on the menu.
Is Ajisen Ramen Restaurant open for lunch?
Yes, it serves lunch as well as dinner.
Does Ajisen Ramen Restaurant have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has outdoor tables on the footpath under the shopfront.