Towzen
Last updated★ 4.8 · 871 Google reviews · $$
Towzen is a plant-based ramen restaurant on Kent Street in Sydney, the third overseas branch of a Kyoto original. The room is calm and warm, with an old-school feel, and it suits a relaxed lunch or an unhurried dinner. It is at its best with the soy-milk ramen and the small plates. Wynyard Park is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Towzen
Food at Towzen
Towzen serves ramen, rice sets, small bites, cold dishes and a Japanese salad, all plant-based and free from alliums. The soy-milk broths are the main draw. The Premium Hemp Charcoal Soymylk Ramen has a jet-black broth, with shimeji, enoki, yuba and umeboshi. The Si Chuan Tan Tan Men comes mild or spicy. Dishes are prepared to order using olive oil. Vegetarian and vegan diners both find plenty to choose from.
What to order: Si Chuan Tan Tan Men · Lion's mane karaage · Japanese soy mylk pudding
Drinks at Towzen
Towzen makes matcha lattes, served iced or hot, along with a hemp charcoal and black sesame latte and a houjicha latte. Sparkling iced drinks come in matcha, strawberry and yuzu. Kyoto Uji green tea and genmaicha come as pots. Most drinks are made with oat milk. One visitor calls the strawberry matcha one of the best they have had.
Kyoto roots and shōjin ryōri
Towzen Vegan Ramen started in Kyoto in 2004, and the Sydney branch on Kent Street is its third overseas location. The menu draws on shōjin ryōri, a Buddhist tradition of plant-based cooking, and the restaurant calls itself World Peace Ramen. The signature broth is made with soy milk. The restaurant says it uses premium ingredients and prepares every dish to order.
What customers say about Towzen
- 💬Vegan food that doesn't feel like vegan food, with plenty for non-vegans too
- 💬Bold, memorable flavours in the broths, karaage and matcha
- 💬Warm, calm room with an old-school, well-decorated feel
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff who help pick the right ramen
Tips for visiting Towzen
- ✓Book a table online through the website.
- ✓Share the karaage and tan tan men before your bowl arrives.
- ✓Sunday lunch ends at 3pm, so check the hours before you go.
Getting to Towzen
Towzen is at 346-348 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is available, and the entrance is step-free.
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FAQ about Towzen
What cuisine does Towzen serve?
Towzen serves vegan Japanese food, including Kyoto-style ramen, rice sets and small plates. Everything on the menu is plant-based.
Does Towzen have vegan options?
Yes, the menu is plant-based and free from alliums, and it also has vegetarian options.
Can I book a table at Towzen?
Yes, the website links to an online reservation option and a Book a Table button.
What drinks does Towzen serve?
Towzen serves matcha lattes, hemp charcoal and black sesame lattes, houjicha lattes, sparkling iced drinks and Kyoto Uji teas, mostly made with oat milk.