Gavin Jones on Menya Chinatown
"consistently delicious for well over 15 years"
A repeat guest highlights ramen, soba, friendly staff, and quick service.
Japanese ramen in Haymarket
Menya Chinatown
Settle in for rich ramen, soba, udon, curry, rice bowls, and quick Japanese sides at a low-key Quay Street counter near Paddy's Markets and Central Station.
4.4Google rating
684Google reviews
7 daysLunch and dinner
The counter
Low-key, quick, and built around the bowl.
Menya Chinatown keeps the focus on ramen and Japanese comfort food: shoyu, miso, tonkotsu-style bowls, soba and udon choices, donburi, curry, gyoza, takoyaki, and set meals that work for a fast lunch or a full dinner.
Guests often point to the same strengths: generous bowls, strong broth, quick service, and a hidden-in-Chinatown feel that rewards regulars.
What guests remember
Broth, value, and repeat cravings.
Fleur on the Set Menu
"rich, authentic, and full of flavour"
A set-menu visit points to generous ramen, rice bowls, takoyaki, and kind service.
Kabby on Chinatown Ramen
"one of the OG ramen in Sydney"
A Chinatown regular calls out authentic ramen, value, curry, and tori kara-age.
Haymarket ramen counter