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Best Ramen in South Brisbane
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Japanese · South Brisbane
52 Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Ramen Danbo South Brisbane
Rich, deep broth and tender pork define this authentic ramen, which many find as delicious as the bowls served in Tokyo. While the service is warm and friendly, takeaway noodles can occasionally arrive too hard, and the ordering process might be confusing for newcomers.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
8.6
Mentions
159
Sentiment
88%
“Absolutely divine ramen. easily one of the best bowls I’ve had in Brisbane. The broth was rich, full of depth, and perfectly balanced with just the right level of saltiness. The noodles were cooked to that ideal firm texture (not too soft, not too chewy), and the pork was very tender. Every bite felt authentic and comforting. The gyoza were delicio”
— Local Guide LV 7
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (687 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 10 pm
Address
52 Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone
1300 032 626
Plus code
G2F8+8W South Brisbane, Queensland
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive92 of 159 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 67 older).
Reviews Analysed
2,269+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
88%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-21
Runners up
Top 2 around South Brisbane
- 02
Okuman Karaage & Ramen Bar
Spicy ramen options are praised for their delicious flavours and generous bowl sizes.
Shop 6/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
59 mentions
8.1
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
159 mentions of "Ramen" tied to Ramen Danbo South Brisbane.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.