Greyson N.

Although can be tricky to find if finding for the first time (tucked away further in from the major street and in a nicely lit alley) the establishment was overall wonderful. Pay and order before sitting down, it is more like a quick meal. There are big tables and counters so if it is busy you may have to share your eating area or sit next to a stranger. The ramen noodles had a great taste, the broth was very flavorful (a tad bit salty) and the toppings were all great (nice ramen eggs as well) The curry had a lot of flavor and the chicken had a nice soft interior with a crisp light panko exterior. Overall wonderful and I would definitely return.

Paolo V.

Coming from San Francisco, I was excited to see a location in Sydney with lots of Yelp reviews since the community doesn't seem to be as active here. Came in with high hopes for the place, and that was Menya's undoing. For the location, I think this is a fine place to have a quick lunch. I ordered the karaage ramen with shoyu broth. The broth was fine, if a bit thin. The chicken was a tad saltier than I like. I would have given them 4-stars based off of that. This places comes down to 3-stars for me because the noodles were very disappointing for the price. Perhaps I've been spoiled with the ramen options back in San Francisco, but the noodles here reminded me of the noodles I used to eat in my university days. Were the price point 3-4$ cheaper I think I would have been satisfied with a 4-star rating, but this was just a case of expectations not matching reality.

Yvonne C.

Being the ramen addicts that we are, the boyfriend and I asked our Sydney-local friend where the best ramen in town is, and Menya is the name that he gave us, so we went off to investigate whether or not his claim was true. Menya is a bit hidden and difficult to find, but when you get to the general area of where it's supposed to be, you'll see signs pointing you in the right direction. The atmosphere of the place is extremely casual; you place your order at the front and then seat yourself at one of the communal tables, the bar, or in the outdoor seating area. I ordered the Menya Ramen with tonkotsu, which was recommended to us by the cashier, and tonkotsu is my go-to broth for ramen. The piping hot bowls came out quickly, and before long, we were all digging in. The Menya Ramen has a little bit of everything -- chashu, a soft-boiled egg, fishcake, and seaweed sit on top of a pile of perfectly-cooked ramen noodles. The broth itself isn't the very best tonkotsu I've ever tasted, but it certainly packed a lot of flavor and ranks pretty high on my list. I devoured that bowl within minutes and craved another soon after. Our friend certainly didn't steer us wrong :)

Andrew C.

Good authentic tasting ramen. Noodles very well cooked, and soup base is nice. Limited seating in a small shop. Very convenient CBD location, just next to Shelbourne hotel. Mostly communal tables, so it would be hard to get a seat as a group. Can be a long line/wait to order

Nicole L.

Holy shit, the wafu shoyu!!! My first slurp of the broth and I was sold. The chicken and seafood mix is so damn tasty! This may even rival my favourite akamaru shinaji at Ippudo. The egg was the best seasoned I've ever had and the noodles had a good bite to them as well. This bowl of ramen was the best I've had in a while in my recent quest for great ramen in the city. I ate at the peak lunch time and it is definitely easier to get seating for one or two people.

Matt K.

Menya ranks pretty high up there for ramen in Sydney. Though it might not have the strongest tonkotsu soup out there it definitely makes up for it with shear variety of different ramens. Tucked behind 1 Market St, Menya Japan Noodle Bar City boasts a variety of different ramens on the menu. They also serve different udons and bento boxes that are both tasty. Obviously the main focus on Menya is ramen and they do a pretty legit job with it. I personally have fallen in love with the Chili Beef Ramen (Natural - Salt) and I seriously get it every time I go to Menya. Not for the faint of heart, it packs a bit of heat but nothing too crazy. Plenty of beef and chili to coincide with a very tasty broth (which you can choose as most have different varieties). The noodles are firm, but not in a crunchy sense but more of a strong noodle that I prefer compared to super soft noodles. Lunch during the week can be pretty hectic as seating is super abundant. There is some outdoor seating which definitely helps. If you're a fan of ramen then this is a must try spot, but I believe the original Menya in Chinatown is slightly better. None the less this place is a great as it is truly a central location!

Chantee F.

Menya is a cute place tucked under a large building, so if you can navigate to find it, you'll enjoy a small treasure. I enjoyed the large menu selection. While a bit overwhelming, there were suggestions for the Chef's Recommendations along with all the traditional ramen bowls. My choice for the black garlic oil style tonkatsu did not disappoint. Good flavour from the rich broth along with all the toppings at no extra cost made it a great choice. Noodles were cooked well and it was quite filling, so you need not order extra toppings or sides unless you are really hungry. They have indoor and outdoor seating, all covered, and allows for larger groups. It's definitely a casual decor and a good spot for solo travellers like me looking for a late night bite of noodles.

Nancy Y.

Hidden behind a building menya noodle bar serves one of the best ramen in Sydney. In addition to ramen the noodle bar also serves udon, rice don, and appetizer. This is a very small store and there is normally a line up to order. Before taking a seat you will have to order at the cashier, they will provide you with a number and bring the food to your table. There are so self serve water machines in the store.

Barry T.

Affordable lunch/dinner spot for its location, where you can get a good feed for less than $10 The place also has daily specials where either a select Menya Box (bento) or bowl of noodles is slightly discounted. Would recommend this place if you want a quick meal (note - share tables) or working around the area.

Christina C.

One of the better ramens I tried in Sydney. It's cheap, fast, and tasty. In fact, my friend who took me there said it's her favorite. The gyoza and the tempura shrimps were just alright though. Just for the record though, I have had better and ramen is still ramen to me...

Nathan F.

Thanks to some yelp reviews I decided to checkout this hidden gem tucking inconspicuously between to buildings that just happened to be between the train station and my hotel one night. Firstly the place has all the stuff you love to see in a noodle shop, simple menu, with at a couple of customization options and easy ordering at the door as you walk in was a bonus. Once seated you sit on large communal tables at the benches along the walls, the serving staff then proceed to bring out your order as it is prepared. I had chili beef ramen with miso stock, and a side of gyoza, and the both were very flavorsome and enjoyable; great value too since I purchased them in a pack with Sapporo beer.

Eugenie C.

If you're looking for good ramen at cheap prices in the city, Menya fits the bill perfectly. For the $11.90 I paid, I certainly got my money's worth. Noodles cooked just right with a perfectly cooked yolk (orange and just set), slices of pork, a serving of shallots, and black garlic oil in rich, flavoursome broth. Plus it arrived in around 6 minutes from when I ordered! My only complaint on the food would be that the pork slices had big rims of fat - so there was more fat than pork, but fatty pork is normal in ramen. The restaurant is self-service - order at the counter, take a number and find a seat. Water is self-service from the water fountain. Service is minimal, they take your order and present you with food politely. Restaurant is small, maybe can hold 30 at maximum capacity. All in all, good food, cheap prices but you wouldn't come here for amazing service or ambience (they matter to me a lot, hence the 3 star rating - would be 4 stars otherwise!).

David K.

I got a mini katsu don here for 8.90 aud for a quick lunch Dont judge. I know its a noodle bar. Katsudon was ok, pretty average in my opinion for the size and price. The only reason im giving this place 4 stars is because the ramen is good. My choice: yokohoma tonkotsu ramen which comes is a decadent and richly flavoured pork based broth. I find the ramens here a bit more salty than other places. Noodles come in medium chewiness factor so make sure you let em know if you like it harder. One of the nice eats for 10.90aud There's the chilli beef one if you can handle the spice... seriously hot stuff Fyi, ramen is really salty so prepare to drink lots of water before and drink a hot tea after for best results.