Hello fellow friends,
In my earlier post about ‘The search of the best tonkotsu ramen in Melbourne’, it did conclude and mentioned that a few Melbourne food bloggers and myself have decided to embark on a one day ramen adventure. After many email exchanges, we have confirmed on a rating system and its criteria.
- Broth
- Noodle
- Toppings
Each one of us will rate the restaurant/ cafe from one to five. The highest average score will take the crown of being Melbourne’s best.
This is our current list and we have yet to drill it down to 6 which we believe is achievable in one day. So if you think that there are any others that deserve to be on the list before we make our final decision, please leave a comment below 
Just added: After many emails with fellow bloggers and having to use the good toss of coin, this is the final 6. And the adventure will commence at 11.30am on Easter Monday. You can follow our twitter stream by searching for #ramenhunters
- Ramen Ya
- Momotaro Rahmen
- Ajisen Ramen
- Menya Ramen
- Chocolate Buddha
- Ito Noodle Cafe
- Meshiya
- Happy Kappa
And these are my fellow ramen hunters:
- Agnes & partner of Off the spork
- Maria & partner of The Gourmet Challenge
- Billy of Half Eaten
- Adrian of Food Rehab
A little obsessed with this ramen adventure, I found a series of Ramen Top30 videos on YouTube to share with everyone. This is just one of the many.
Due to the nature of adventure, it is rather difficult to get everyone that expressed their interest to join us (physically) this time. This group have to kept tight as we will be travelling from one place to the next. And also some cafes/restaurants may be put off by a large group of people with only half an order. So please forgive me! And there is no doubt that there will be more of these food hunt in the coming months. But we still need your RAMEN support!
~~ the ramen hunters
What other food do you think is deserving of our attention?
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ooh, can't wait to see the photo of the best ramen in Melbourne!
.-= Stacy´s last blog ..Almost Sopa de Ajo =-.
How cool! But 6 in one day? Now that is truly a ramen adventure. Can't wait to read about what you discover!
Oh that is a lot of ramen. I will be interested to see the results. Have a great time.
.-= Mark @ Cafe Campana´s last blog ..Salad Trading Scheme – Fattoush =-.
Good luck ramen hunters! I feel slightly sick just looking at your list for the day, so you're going to save me a lot of investigative eating!
Jetsetting Joyce
.-= Jetsetting Joyce (MEL: HOT OR NOT)´s last blog ..NOT: Alice in Wonderland =-.
Can't wait to see what comes of this. I love ramen!
.-= Celeste @ Berry Travels´s last blog ..Yering Station @ Yarra Valley =-.
That's a lot of types of ramen….what an adventure!
.-= MaryMoh´s last blog ..Juicy Prawns Omelette =-.
I would love to see how those ramens are presented!
.-= kristy´s last blog ..Chocolate Croissant =-.
OMG!! I can't wait which will be rated the highest!!! I'm definitely going to try according to the rating once the result it out! I'm getting hungry now
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Pineapple Tarts =-.
Can't wait to read about it!
.-= the wicked noodle´s last blog ..Carrot Souffle =-.
Wow, how cool! Looking forward to your report!
.-= 5 Star Foodie´s last blog ..Ashby Inn Restaurant =-.
I've heard of many people seeking ramen…..hmm, the adventures sound interesting!
.-= Kitchen Butterfly´s last blog ..Spice up your life with citrus dust =-.
Ramen is like crack cocaine for me, so I wholeheartedly applaud and endorse this endeavour, and wish you the best of luck!!! Gambare!
A few thoughts: I'm not sure if Chocolate Buddha does tonkotsu ramen (I could be wrong) and, I don't want to prejudice your choices, but if Menya's the one that's next to the Japanese crepe place, it might not be worth your while trying it. It's not in the same league as the others.
Shou Sumiyaki (http://www.shousumiyaki.com.au/) does a decent and very porky tonkotsu ramen. It's a lunch special so maybe ring ahead to check its availability.
Hidden in the Strand Arcade, Umi does not do tonkotsu broth but does a pretty good shoyu ramen that's stingy on the toppings but not on flavour :p http://tummyrumbles.com/2009/06/umi-cafe.html
oooo i'd be keen to know the results =)
have you done a pho challenge?
.-= Iron Chef Shellie´s last blog ..Week 16 – The Cookbook Challenge: Chow Mein =-.
Pho needs to be done at some stage, too. But I would be a little worried about MSG poisoning if I ate too much pho in one day! (Jokes – I have the MSG immunity of a Vietnamese Buffalo)
I think I've reviewed most if not all of the dedicated pho joints in Victoria St, and I'm planning on doing a comprehensive series of reviews of Footscray pho later in the year. Conspirators welcome.
.-= cloudcontrol´s last blog ..Family cha gio feast =-.
Wish I can join you for the ramen adventure. Good luck!
.-= Ellie´s last blog ..Momofuku Milk Bar's Crack Pie =-.
Penny, you are such a passionate and energetic foodie; it is you who deserved a crown first.
.-= TasteHongKong´s last blog ..Cantonese Fried Noodles with Shredded Pork: Guest Post on Rasa Malaysia =-.
I cannot wait to see the photos from the Ramen Hunt! I'm so excited because I love ramen dishes
Oh. My. God. Is that a salt-crusted cha shu in that video!?!?
Bring on the ramen goodness. I'll be stretching my stomach in Thailand in readiness.
.-= cloudcontrol´s last blog ..Family cha gio feast =-.
That is some awesome idea, Penny. I would certainly love to know the results of the roving hunt.
.-= CruxieFaye´s last blog ..Review at Cocoro Japanese Pottery and Cafe =-.
oh so many to choose from. It will be very difficult to whittle it down to 6. Whats the chances of being able to fit all 8 in one day???!!! That will be a challenge!!
.-= Maria@TheGourmetChallenge´s last blog ..Shocolate =-.
If we go 8, we will have to spilt into 2 days. What does everyone think?
Two days works for me, but if push comes to shove, I'll shove Ajisen and Chocolate Buddha off the list.
.-= Billy´s last blog ..Family cha gio feast =-.
Fellow Ramen hunter! We can hit up all the CBD ones in day I reckon. Are we still on for April 5th or has this changed?
.-= Adrian @ Food Rehab´s last blog ..Breakfast indigestion: Porgie + Mr Jones, Mr Tulk and Snow Pony =-.
Yeap! But I need to know what those 6 choices are.
So jealous, though tonkotsu is one crazy beast. I do not envy your tummies! If there's anything I can do as an onlooker to help out, let me know!
.-= Gem´s last blog ..hawk your wares, I'm famished =-.
Hi everyone. Thanks for your support. I hope I have 3 tummies today.
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