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Best Ramen in Northcote
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Japanese · Northcote
333 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
The Dojo Ramen Bar
Rich, authentic flavours and a casual vibe make this ramen highly enjoyable, especially with the availability of tasty vegetarian and vegan options. However, some experiences were disappointing due to watery broth, undercooked noodles, and oily starters.
Winner Verdict
Mostly PositiveScore
10.0
Mentions
133
Sentiment
74%
“Dojo Ramen Bar is an authentic Japanese experience. The flavours and experiences are rich and reminiscent of Ramen bars found in hidden alleyways in the streets of Tokyo. The experience is not complete without specialty imported alcohols. I thoroughly enjoy it here and recommend it to anyone looking for quality ramen.”
— Johnny Tohme
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Mostly Positive51 of 133 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 82 older).
Reviews Analysed
573+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
74%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 1 around Northcote
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
133 mentions of "Ramen" tied to The Dojo Ramen Bar.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.