Ryo's Noodles 125 Falcon Street, Crows Nest, New South Wales 2065

"Comfortable ambience, and quick service. The line is bearable knowing the popularity of this particular establishment. We ordered the hot tsukemen (pork and fish), spicy ramen and karaage chicken. From the relatively glowing reviews for this restaurant, we came in with high expectations. I guess this is really by virtue of what we have ordered but the variance in the quality of the food is rather high. Overall though, they've lived up to our high expectations. The spicy tonkotsu ramen was nothing special at its price point and prestige, and in my opinion was mediocre at best. The spiciness of the dish does not add much to its underlying flavours of the pork bone soup, which by itself was not as bursting with pork bone flavours as we would've liked. Perhaps, this was really down to personal choices, so while I did not enjoy this dish I would give it the benefit of the doubt. The tsukemen was very good, and it is definitely one of the better tsukemen places we've tried in Australia. There's definitely a very strong katsuobushi taste in the broth compared to the pork flavours (similar to the spicy ramen) which blended well with the chashu that soaks up the broth very well. Each bite was very flavourful, but not overpowering. The only thing I could nitpick is perhaps the noodles weren't designed for tsukemen, but I completely understand the efforts required to make different batches of noodles for not a lot of demand. The karaage chicken definitely exceeded our expectations by a long shot, compared to many places that sell them. The chicken was seasoned well, the batter gave it a distinctively chewy (and a bit fluffy) texture which was very enjoyable, and the mayonnaise was also of high quality. I would definitely recommend this dish. In short, I think Ryo's noodles offers a lot for an occasional night out, or if you want to impress friends who are visiting Sydney. We would recommend the tsukemen and our glowing reviews go to the karaage chicken, which was a pleasant surprise for us."

"I recently had the chance to visit Ryo's Noodles, a charming little spot in Sydney known for its authentic Japanese noodles. The place has a cozy atmosphere, and while there's usually a line to get in due to their no-booking policy, the experience is definitely worth it. The food itself captures the essence of Japanese cuisine, offering a genuine taste that's hard to come by in the area. However, I found that there's still room for improvement when it comes to flavor; while good, it hasn't quite reached perfection yet. Ryo's Noodles isn't about being fancy; it's a straightforward eatery where you can pop in, enjoy your meal, and be on your way. The quick service ensures that you're in and out in no time, which is great for those looking for a satisfying meal without a lengthy dining experience. The staff is remarkably friendly, adding to the overall positive vibe of the place. In the end, I'd give Ryo's Noodles a solid 4 stars. It's a gem for those seeking authentic Japanese noodles in Sydney, even though there's still a touch of refinement needed in terms of flavors. If you're willing to brave the line, you're in for a delightful and efficient dining experience."

"Ryo's noodles is a pretty well known ramen spot in this area, although it used to be much better a few years back it is still worth receiving a good review. Usually a decent wait to get seated, great service that you would expect from the Japanese, tonkotsu ramen and spicy variety is quite enjoyable with plenty of extras on the side."

"Overall food is good. The gyoza is quite good and has a crunchy base. Chicken karaage is crumbed and cooked perfectly. I had the #2 pork tonkotsu. The broth is really good and not overly salty personally. Very drinkable. Unfortunately that's the only good thing. Egg is a bit overcooked and the pork pieces are a tad small. Not a fan of the noodle as well. Luckily we got seated immediately just after opening, but do note there can be a wait. I estimate around 15 minutes. Kudos to the owner for not having holiday surcharge as well."

"One of the best tasting and authentic Japanese ramen restaurant in Sydney. This reminds me of the ramen in Japan! The ramen broth was delicious and just the right consistency. Noodles were cooked perfectly. The restaurant can get quite busy and there is only a limited number of cosy seating inside. Would recommend to get there early before opening time to get a seat as there will be a long line and wait otherwise. We ordered the miso ramen, spicy ramen, chicken & pork ramen was very tasty. The gyoza, plum riceball and karage chicken was also very good. Would 100% recommend to visit."