Ippudo Macquarie Centre - North Ryde

I love ramen! And I love the deals that they offer when you buy a ramen you can buy a side dish as well! I forgot what time the deal was but it's worth your mon... read more I love ramen! And I love the deals that they offer when you buy a ramen you can buy a side dish as well! I forgot what time the deal was but it's worth your money! I love the iced lemon tea, wish it was in a bigger portion! I'm always excited for the special ramen that they do!

I went here with some friends for lunch on a busy Friday. After waiting a few minutes to get a seat at midday, we were invited to sit at a bench table that the... read more I went here with some friends for lunch on a busy Friday. After waiting a few minutes to get a seat at midday, we were invited to sit at a bench table that the attendant had made room. Y asking other customers to move down the bench. Which they obliged, thanks guys.We sat down picked our dishes and ordered. You do have to get up from you table and order at the desk, but that's fine with me. After about 1 minute I got my 'pork buns' which were delicious. A def try if you go.For mains I ordered the 'Karaken men' (I think) which was a pork soup with a slice of pork meat, noodles and vege. It's a spicy dish that really liked. So kudos for food.Service was quick and helpful. Our food came quite quick which you need for a lunch.They were also playing some jazz music which added to the comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Would go again.

It was busy even around 2pm on Sun. We ordered the limited edition kuro (black pepper with garlic oil) ramen and a chashu rice. The ramen was flavoursome but to... read more It was busy even around 2pm on Sun. We ordered the limited edition kuro (black pepper with garlic oil) ramen and a chashu rice. The ramen was flavoursome but too salty (and pricey too, $15). The chashu on the rice was a bit salty too but the flavoured egg was good. The serving of the rice dish was smaller than normal but quite good value since it's only $6.

I had the veggie ramen and.... wow! Finally, some vegan ramen with abundant toppings and delightfully chewy noodles. Really flavourful and hits the spot on thos... read more I had the veggie ramen and.... wow! Finally, some vegan ramen with abundant toppings and delightfully chewy noodles. Really flavourful and hits the spot on those winter nights.<br/ <br/ I remember ordering the same thing at another Ippudo only to find it a too oily for my liking. This was a couple of years ago though, so I'm glad they toned down on the oil since then.<br/ <br/ I would love to see more vegan options! Maybe veggie gyoza? I'm sure the possibilities are endless given the creativity that was involved in making such a unique dish.<br/ <br/ My only criticism would be portion size. For $16 there weren't many noodles to fill up on, and I'm someone who has a relatively small stomach.<br/ <br/ Otherwise I will definitely be ordering this again.

This place has been on my bookmarks since long and finally on my last day at the northern beaches, I tried this place. Being a vegetarian, I did not had a lot o... read more This place has been on my bookmarks since long and finally on my last day at the northern beaches, I tried this place. Being a vegetarian, I did not had a lot of options on the menu but I was satisfied by what I had. The veggie ramen was just amazing. I loved it!!Service 4/5Food 4/5Ambience 4/5Value for Money 4/5