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Best Ramen in Carlton
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Japanese · Carlton
126 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Hakata Gensuke Carlton Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich, umami-filled tonkotsu broth and generous soup portions make this ramen a favourite, especially when paired with complimentary condiments. However, some delivery orders have been disappointing, arriving with unexpected vegetable toppings instead of the promised pork belly.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
10.0
Mentions
131
Sentiment
84%
“What a delicious take away dinner during Covid lockdown. We ordered the signature ramen and a serve of pork gyoza to share. It came out well packaged so nothing would spill during transit and had lots of condiments. If you're looking for a tasty, well priced ramen, give Hakata Gensuke a try!”
— Samantha Smith
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (131 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 9:30 pm
Address
126 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone
03) 9078 4819
Plus code
5XW8+9J Carlton, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive18 of 131 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 113 older).
Reviews Analysed
319+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
84%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 1 around Carlton
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
131 mentions of "Ramen" tied to Hakata Gensuke Carlton Tonkotsu Ramen.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.