The winner · Analysed 4,874 reviews● Updated 2026-05-01
Best Ramenin Footscray

Ramen restaurant · Ascot Vale
217 Union Rd
Cafe Ogawa
Cafe Ogawa is a top-rated ramen spot in Footscray.
Score
8.2
Mentions
5
Sentiment
90%
“Without a doubt one of the best ramen joints in Melbourne. Broth is excellent, the ramen is perfectly el dente, but the best part? The char siu. It's a perfectly melt in your mouth-blow your mind kind of special. Also staff are really hospitable and serve customers with a smile.”
— Arnie Ho
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Sources
10 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
5 mentions of "ramen" tied to Cafe Ogawa.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.