Restaurant in Bondi Beach
A buzzy, Fukuoka-inspired ramen and izakaya spot just off Hall Street, the Bondi sequel to Keita Abe's cult Chaco Bar and Chaco Ramen on Crown Street.
This is where you come when you want ramen with genuine pedigree rather than a tourist-strip bowl.
Our steer is a signature bowl - the creative chilli-coriander or yuzu-scallop ramen, or a classic chicken-soy if you want it straight - plus the Bondi-only plates like John Dory dumplings, prawn fried rice or taro chips, and a round of grilled skewers to share. Ask for kaedama (extra noodles) if you're still hungry.
Lively, casual and convivial, with a street-stall feel and a hand-painted mural anchoring the room.
Local tip: Book ahead through OpenTable for dinner - it's a compact, popular room and walk-ins can wait; lunch service runs Friday to Sunday if you'd rather a quieter midday bowl, and takeaway is available via the Bopple app.
Worth knowing: It's a sit-down izakaya-priced experience rather than a cheap quick feed, and it's set back from the beachfront with no ocean view - come for the food, not the scenery.
We confirm each venue is currently trading; hours, prices and menus still change, so check the venue's own site for those before you go.
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