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Winter Warmers: The Best Ramen in Adelaide
Craving the best ramen in Adelaide? We’ve rounded up the top spots for an authentic, steaming bowl of goodness!
The best ramen in Adelaide comes down to broth: hours of patient simmering, the right hit of umami, noodles with real bite. From tonkotsu richness to soup-less bowls with a spicy kick, the city’s ramen scene has quietly levelled up, with Call Me Curry & Izakaya, Minimono and Ryo’s Noodles leading the charge and Mile End’s Yuna bringing its own Japanese-inspired take to the mix. Consider this your shortlist for a bowl worth the queue.
Yuna
Best known for its Japanese-inspired cafe menu, Yuna is quietly building a name for its ramen too. The signature bowl is a 12-hour pork tonkotsu blended with chicken broth, topped with chashu pork belly, nori and ajitsuke tamago, while the spicy version brings house-made chilli oil into the mix for those after some heat. Keep an eye out for the monthly special too, a rotating bowl that’s had regulars coming back just to see what’s next (past drops include a burnt garlic oil version with sweet soy pork mince and shredded chilli).
Shop 7/34 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End
Call Me Curry & Izakaya
They’re the new kids on the block, but Call Me Curry & Izakaya have quickly made an impression on hungry Adelaideans, earning rave reviews for their tonkatsu ramen, Japanese fried rice, cocktails and signature curry rice. If you’ve got your heart set on authentic ramen, you’re in the right place! Each bowl comes with slow-cooked broth simmered over 12 hours to achieve a rich flavour, topped with the likes of roasted pork belly, seafood yume and hojo tonkatsu. Save room for dessert – the sweet treats like crepe cakes and matcha ice cream are unique and oh-so-tasty.
33 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Minimono
As a self-described noodle bar, you’re in safe hands ordering a bowl of ramen at Minimono. Centrally located on Rundle Street, this trendy restaurant is the perfect location for a post-work weeknight dinner with friends. There are seven types of ramen on the menu, ranging from traditional (tonkotsu) to adventurous (truffle mushroom), and even includes soup-less ramen served with spicy soy sauce, chicken karaage or pork chashu. With tasty sides like pork gyoza and edamame, what are you waiting for?
182 Rundle Street, Adelaide
Tonkatsu
Serving bowls of authentic Japanese goodness, Tonkatsu offers a delicious dining experience with food designed to transport you to the heart of Japan. This colourful CBD restaurant focuses attentively on the art of tonkatsu—breaded and deep-fried pork—with savoury and crispy varieties, Katsu sets and delightfully warm and rich bowls of ramen. Choose a taste to suit your palate, from beef and pork mince to katsu prawn. Led by Chef Chen, this is the perfect place to try some new Japanese flavours crafted with care.
Shop 1, 102-104 Wright Street, Adelaide
Black Dog Gallery
Former firefighter-turned-chef June Abe named his suburban ramen shop, Black Dog Gallery, in honour of his precious pooch, Kuro. This simple yet charismatic Japanese restaurant serves incredible bowls of ramen, so much so that they have had to close early on occasion due to selling out of their hearty noodle soups. Black Dog Gallery has rave reviews praising its melt-in-the-mouth char siu pork, flavourful broth, and delicious noodles. It’s definitely worth the drive to the suburbs!
Shop 4/455 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Ryo’s Noodles
Authentic tonkatsu ramen is being dished out at this Gouger Street favourite. Ryo’s Noodles is a go-to spot for the best ramen in Adelaude, known for their thin and springy noodles made fresh in-house and complemented by a mouth-watering broth. The key to that perfectly salty tonkatsu broth? It’s made by simmering pork bones for over 12 hours. Ryo’s ramen will infuse your palate, ensuring the perfect mouthful every time.
80 Gouger Street, Adelaide
TUNO Izakaya
With an entire menu dedicated to ramen and a commitment to crafting the perfect bowl with slow-simmered tonkatsu broth, homemade noodles and rich ingredients, TUNO is where it’s at. Whether you want to try something new or stick to your go-to, the options here range from classic pork to vegetarian with flavour aplenty. If you find yourself in North Adelaide, dinner at TUNO is a must for some of the best ramen in Adelaide on a cold winter’s night.
145 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Kazumi Ramen
This east side institution offers some of the most premium and authentic ramen in Adelaide. With an emphasis on tradition, every ingredient in your ramen bowls is considered, from the handmade noodles to your choice of toppings. Choose from wagyu beef, seafood, vegetables and more, and dine in the restaurant with traditional decor that will transport you to the streets of Tokyo. Slurp-alicious!
150 The Parade, Norwood & Burnside Village
Contemporary Japanese Deli
There’s a certain charm about Contemporary Japanese Deli that’s hard to describe, so we suggest you pop into Rundle Mall to experience it for yourself! Run by a father-son duo with over 25 years’ experience, this small-yet-mighty deli serves up affordable and delicious ramen that has CBD workers coming back time and time again. It’s a favourite ramen spot for pretty much every local; a not-so-hidden gem that gets rave reviews.
68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Ajisen Ramen
While it may be no frills, this CBD haunt is big on flavour. With three locations scattered around the city (on Leigh Street, Gouger Street and Regent Arcade), Ajisen Ramen is the local go-to for an unpretentious bowl of flavoursome ramen, served fast to quickly satisfy those cravings.
Leigh Street, Gouger Street & Rundle Mall, Adelaide
The Best Ramen in Adelaide: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, some of the city’s most talked-about ramen is found in the suburbs. Black Dog Gallery in Tusmore is run by a former firefighter turned chef and has built a loyal following for its char siu pork and rich broth, occasionally selling out and closing early. Kazumi Ramen has locations at Norwood and Burnside Village, both known for handmade noodles and a traditional Japanese dining atmosphere. TUNO Izakaya in North Adelaide is another suburban standout, with a menu built entirely around ramen.
Several of the city’s strongest ramen spots sit within or close to the CBD. Minimono on Rundle Street and Call Me Curry & Izakaya on Hindley Street are both central and well suited to a weeknight dinner. Tonkatsu on Wright Street focuses on breaded, deep-fried pork alongside its ramen menu, while Contemporary Japanese Deli on Grenfell Street is a smaller, more affordable option popular with CBD workers. Ajisen Ramen has three CBD locations across Leigh Street, Gouger Street and Rundle Mall, making it the most convenient option for a quick, no-fuss bowl.
Vegetarian ramen options exist but are less common than meat-based bowls across the city’s noodle bars. TUNO Izakaya in North Adelaide includes a vegetarian option alongside its classic pork ramen, giving it one of the more accessible menus for non-meat eaters. Minimono on Rundle Street also leans toward variety with its seven ramen styles, including a truffle mushroom option that works well for those avoiding meat broths. Diners after vegetarian ramen should call ahead to confirm current menu offerings, as ramen menus can change seasonally.
Tonkotsu is the most common style across Adelaide’s ramen scene. Call Me Curry & Izakaya and Ryo’s Noodles both simmer their pork bone broth for over 12 hours to build depth of flavour, while TUNO Izakaya in North Adelaide also centres its menu around a slow-simmered tonkotsu base with homemade noodles. Kazumi Ramen at Norwood and Burnside Village takes a more traditional approach, with handmade noodles and a considered selection of toppings including wagyu beef and seafood. If rich, savoury broth is the priority, these are the venues to start with.
Adelaide’s strongest ramen bowls come from a handful of specialists rather than general Japanese restaurants. Call Me Curry & Izakaya on Hindley Street has built a following fast with its 12-hour slow-cooked tonkotsu broth, while Minimono on Rundle Street offers the most variety, including truffle mushroom and soup-less styles. Ryo’s Noodles on Gouger Street and Kazumi Ramen at Norwood are both known for handmade noodles and traditional technique, and Black Dog Gallery in Tusmore has developed a strong reputation despite its suburban location. Each takes a slightly different approach, so the right pick depends on whether you want classic tonkotsu or something more adventurous.
These best ramen in Adelaide have certainly worked up our appetite! Ramen not your thing? Perhaps you’d prefer a burger instead? Check out our round-up of the best burger joints in Adelaide, or if you’re needing a sweet treat, check out the best bakeries in Adelaide.
