Sydney · Ramen · casual
Ramen Shogun
JapaneseTori PaitanSpicy RamenUltimoHalal OptionsJapanese-owned
Ramen Shogun is a Japanese husband-and-wife operation tucked inside Ultimo's Broadway retail strip, where chef-owner Jun — with extensive Japanese restaurant experience — serves hearty tori paitan (chicken white broth), spicy ramen, and a rotating seasonal menu. Sydney's first frozen ramen takeaway offer is also available here.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Ultimo
- Chef
- Jun
- Owner
- Jun and Jenny
Plate № 64
About
Run by Japanese couple Jun and Jenny, Ramen Shogun occupies a compact shopfront on Jones Street in Ultimo near the UTS campus, a location that makes it a discovery for students and inner-west diners rather than a tourist destination. Jun, who has worked across various Japanese restaurants, produces a broth-focused menu anchored by tori paitan — a rich, milky chicken-bone broth — alongside red spicy ramen, mentaiko cream udon, cold soba, and donburi rice bowls. The shop is self-described as 'Sydney's hidden gem' and carries that label honestly: it is not prominent on major platforms but generates loyal repeat custom. The kitchen also caters to dietary needs with some halal options and a vegan ramen. Ramen Shogun claims Sydney's first commercially sold frozen ramen, available for home reheating.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ramen Shogun sits in Ultimo, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese husband-and-wife operation where chef Jun's restaurant experience translates directly into consistently crafted, personally overseen bowls.
- Tori paitan (chicken white broth) is one of the most technically demanding ramen styles and remains rare in Sydney's predominantly pork-bone dominated scene.
- Halal ramen options and vegan alternatives extend Japanese ramen culture to diners underserved by most of Sydney's ramen shops.
- Claimed originator of Sydney's frozen ramen commercial offer, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to Japanese ramen accessibility.
No public phone number listed; contact via Instagram @ramenshogun_ultimo or email shogunultimo21@gmail.com. No website. Online orders via order-now.app.
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Frequently asked
About Ramen Shogun
- Is Ramen Shogun an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
- Yes — Ramen Shogun is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Sydney: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Ramen Shogun located?
- Ramen Shogun is located at Shop 191, 392 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007, Sydney, Australia in the Ultimo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ramen Shogun?
- Ramen Shogun does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Sydney we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ramen Shogun?
- Ramen Shogun sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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