Chaco Ramen

I arrived just as their lunch service was wrapping up, but surprisingly, it turned out like the most wonderful experience ever. Especially, the outdoor seating had such a lovely vibe during spring. Fat Soy ramen was delightfully classic (and classic flavours never disappoint). I also tried the Yuzu punch drink, which was incredibly refreshing and quite addictive. Highly recommend this place!

I got the yuzu ramen, which they said was their signature. For $25 I believe it is on the pricier side, but the broth was rich and delightful (the yuzu was refreshing enough not to be overpowering, and the seafood based broth wasn’t overly fishy.). In fact the broth was probably the best part of the ramen. Noodles were fine and standard. What disappointed me was the scallop. It had a tough texture, quite overcooked, and there was a white debris inside that I had to spit out. The prawn wonton was ok, prawn was nice and crunchy but nothing special. Portion size was also quite unbalanced. I found it difficult to pair my noodles with the toppings as there were too little toppings compared proportionally to the noodles. It was filling but if there were more toppings (doesn’t have to be meat if cost is an issue- could be more veggies) the ramen would be more balanced.

Visited for a weekday lunch. Arrived around 11.30 and the restaurant was quite empty. Staff is welcoming and polite. Lead me to my seat and offer menu and water. The interior is chill and cozy. There is plenty different angles and corners to appreciate in this space. Ordered Fish Salt and am very happy about this bowl. The broth looks light with the colour but from the first sip I can feel the collagen on my lip. It’s rich in texture and flavour and not heavy in terms fat and salty level. I can almost finish it without feeling guilty. The shrimp wonton is nicely made and I particularly like the little twist on top of them —— the shansho pepper powder. It matches well with the winton and the fish themed broth. Other toppings like the black fungus and leek is adding multiple layers of texture to the bowel with their crunchiness and freshness. The chashu is tender. Will definitely make my way back to complete trying out the whole menu. Edited： Visited another round, this time is fat soy and occy karage. Liked the bouncing and juicy karage. Price is slightly high but acceptable for what it is. Fat soy has light texture and moderate saltiness. The random spiciness brought by sprinkle of white pepper powder adds a fun layer to this steady broth. Chashu is thinly sliced and fell a part when picked up by chopsticks. Edited Oct 2025: Bone marrow miso: not recommended. The marrow did make the broth richer but the toppings are quite separated from the broth. The broth is too salty for me without much other flavours. There’s also heavy taste for Sichuan pepper but it feels quite isolated from the broth. There is plenty of shallots/spring onions on top but again this garnish does not work along with the broth for me.

Chaco Ramen is a popular Japanese restaurant that has been around for a number of years (previously Chaco Bar). The venue is very reminiscent of ramen places in Japan, especially the compact size! We got the Bone marrow ramen (special menu) and vegetarian curry. The ramen was a served in a rich miso broth with all the usual condiments including chashu and egg. The bone marrow itself was nicely charred and you get plenty of spring onion. The vegetarian curry was a disappointment though. It wasn’t aesthetically appealing and really wasn’t any better than cooking at home. Overall, definitely recommend giving the ramen a try! Oh and they forgot to place our order of chicken wings, so definitely get them to repeat your order incase.

Had dinner at Chaco Ramen and ordered the Fat Soy Ramen with an Ebisu beer, and it was absolutely spot-on. The broth was thick, savory, and full of umami, perfectly balanced by chewy noodles and tender chashu. The Ebisu beer was crisp and refreshing, cutting through the richness of the soup in the best way. The restaurant had that cozy, energetic Tokyo ramen bar feel, and the staff were welcoming and efficient. It’s one of those places that makes you crave another bowl the moment you leave.

I have been to this restaurant many times and I have always been impressed with the ramen. This time, I visited around 12:30 pm. A female staff member took my order—I ordered one spicy ramen, one salty ramen, and gyoza. While I was eating, my gyoza never arrived. Even after I finished my ramen, the gyoza still hadn’t been served. I waited another 15 minutes, but it never came, so I asked for the bill. That was when I found out that the staff member never placed my gyoza order at all. What disappointed me the most was that there was no apology from the staff. This was very upsetting, and it makes me not want to come back again. I hope the restaurant will advise its staff to improve their service.

As a vegetarian I’m normally skeptical when going in for ramen because I know how much meat influences a tasty broth flavour, and a great veggie broth can be hard to find. I tried the veggie ramen and added silken tofu and egg for protein and was pleasantly surprised! The broth was super tasty and had me wanting to take the next bit. I loved the flavours - the first time I’ve had a tomato based Japanese ramen. My only complaint is I wish it didn’t end, and I could eat more! 😊

got the Yuzu special, and it was great. It would have been even better with a stronger yuzu flavor. The bill came to $37, and I paid $39.08 after the card surcharge