Ramen on the run!
After a weeklong craving for ramen I managed to convince my best friend, Stacee, to squeeze in a quick pit stop at Ryo’s Noodles before heading out. On the way there, knowing that she was a Ryo virgin I set the ground rules.
1) Expect a queue (and yes, we are queuing if need be)
2) Expect a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant
3) Expect good ramen – very, very good ramen …
Arriving at 5.45pm just after doors re-opened from lunch, the restaurant was almost already filled. We managed to get the last spots available and just as soon as our bums touched the seats a queue started forming at the door. Expectation 1 met.
I always fear when taking a friend to a restaurant I have been raving about is if their experience is a disappointing one. So putting on my yellow De Bono hat I pointed out the several notably positive features of Ryo; the sayings along the wall, Top 5 ranking ramen chalk board, highly regarded Bolognaise Ramen, impressive record for most ramen bowls consumed in one go (the record stands at 9!). Her glass now half full I offered her a re-fill.
Settling on Top Ranking No. 1 (Soy ramen) and No. 2 (Spicy ramen) our bowls promptly arrived. The chewy and wiggly noodles floated in a thick flavorsome pork broth accompanied by the tender, fatty slices of pork and soy coated eggs perfectly boiled with a translucent yoke. Blissfully devouring mouthfuls of ramen we took a couple of breaths to wildly debate which of us ate more junk food that week. When both bowls were emptied and all 3 expectations realized we heaved a sigh of satisfaction and grabbed the bill.
Happily converting another patron to this delectably addictive ramen house I am pleased to say I am still hooked on these steaming bowls of ramen goodness.
Where: Ryo’s Noodles is located at 125 Falcon St, Crows Nest
When: Lunch Noon til 2:30pm, Dinner 5pm til 9pm. Closed Wednesday
Dress: Casual
Price: Entrees $2-7 and $10-13 per ramen bowl
Written by Thi
Looks nice, I’ll have to try it. Not sure I’m up for 9 bowls in one sitting though…
Have you been to Mumu in Crows Nest? Best steak in Sydney. Proper grass fed organic meat, cooked really nicely. Make sure you follow Craig on twitter and say hello if you go (@chefmumu)
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the comment – Try Ryo’s – its an absolute must!
We will have to return to Mumu – went when it was first open. I have Craig on Twitter and will have to let him know when to expect us:)