Ramen Danbo South Brisbane

Ramen Danbo in South Brisbane was my first visit and it definitely lived up to the hype. The noodles were really good, with that authentic Japanese-style texture and flavour that feels like a proper ramen shop. The lunch options were handy and everything tasted fresh and satisfying, perfect for a quick but tasty bite. The only annoying part was parking, since you have to use a nearby paid car park, which adds a bit to the overall cost of lunch. Even with that extra cost, it was still a solid first experience and worth checking out if you’re craving proper Japanese ramen in South Brisbane.

We live in Emerald QLD and we purposely come to Brisbane to have Ramen Danbo! Presentation of both store and food is always amazing. Servers and chefs are always so kind and warm. The RAMEN 🥹😍 literally mouth watering and brings so much joy to our hearts and bellies. Will love to keep coming here for years to come! We also had our engagement lunch here too, so makes this so much more special

THE BEST RAMEN IN AUSTRALIA!! Probably one of the best ramen’s I have ever had. My wife and I come to this place at least twice a month, would definitely come more often if we could. Fair price, great ambiance and service, and food amazing. It’s our comfort food!

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 delicious as well, crisp on the outside and juicy inside. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall presentation was beautiful. If I had to note one downside, it would be that the shop was quite hot inside. a bit of air conditioning would make the dining experience much more comfortable. Also, the process of lining up to get a table, ordering via QR code, and then lining up again to pay felt a bit inefficient and not very reflective of the usual smooth Japanese dining flow. That said, the quality of the food more than made up for it. I’ll definitely be coming back. this place is a must-visit for any ramen lover!

Bought the classic Nitamago Ramen. Absolutely delicious and very close to what I had in Tokyo, Japan. How to order can be quite confusing to navigate, so you can ask the staff if you need help. Atmosphere is nice, but recommend when it’s clear as if it rains and if busy. You are more likely to sit outside, but they have a sign letting you know in advance before staff serve you overall, highly recommend it delicious and close to what I had in Japan

Delicious food served at the perfect temperature. Had the Nitamago Ramen. Appreciated the option to select less salty. Very friendly service.

The tonkatsu broth was rich and tasty and the ramen was not soggy, but for its price it had minimal toppings as compared to other ramen places. The staff Erina and Ayane was rude, as when I was telling them what they want they grabbed my menu and flipped it over.

Enjoyed the firm & elastic ramen, and the soft-boiled egg was outstanding♡ The staffs were kind and the service was nice... The place got a little crowded at noon, so it would be more suitable for smaller groups to dine in.

Lovely Japanese ramen and staff, highly recommended Staff is welcoming and helpful too

I intended to get the negi-goma ramen but I ended up being served the Negi-abura ramen. I was wondering why there was so much fat in my broth. Overall, it was a really flavorful ramen but I didn't realized I was served the wrong ramen. We came in on a nice Friday afternoon and it was not packed. We have to order online but since we are not Australian, we didn't have an Australian number for the order. Luckily, the server was helpful and took care of that for me. We also got the gyozas, they were decent. I wouldn't say they're amazing but it was a nice addition to the meal.

Wow! Good We were here for a family dinner as the store came recommended. It's easy enough to find, located off Merivale Street. We arrived and parked on the street but there is free parking within the building ( see photo ). There was a queue to get a table and after 10min we were seated. While we waited we checked out the menu - it is scan the QR code and order off-your phone. The menu is simple and you choose your ramen dish, with extras, the heat of your broth and the type of noodles. It is relatively simple. The ramen was great great. The four of us ate their dish with out pause as it was all good. Lip smacking good.

Great quality ramen and broth. Miso tonkatsu with extra garlic and red ginger on the side. Will hope to visit again next time I am in Brisbane. Some construction going on around the building, it was still busy but very efficient and courteous service.

Amazing ramen! Extra noodles was cheap and brought out later and they had minced garlic on the side for you to add as much as wanted to your soup

We went to Ramen Danbo in South Brisbane recently on the recommendation of a food blogger whom I follow. Such recommendations can either be hit, or miss, depending on whether your view of the blogger's matches what you expect to find and taste. And what we found was a ramen rich in flavour and unique in its broths and ingredients, and a blogger who knows great food when it's poured into a bowl brimming with noodles and goodness. The entrance into this gastronomic gateway to ramen is through glass doors off Merivale Street and directly to an ordering and pay station - don't be surprised to find a queue outside its doors. You'll be presented with a menu, pointed to the most popular ramen items, then offered a choice of noodle textures, how spicy you'd like it, any accompaniments to add separately like Nori sheets, extra eggs, etc, then you pay, get a table number and sit. But before you have hardly taken your seat the bowls come out, steaming, rich in aromatics, and begging to be slurped. However, beforehand there's a choice of free additions awaiting you near the self-serve water urn, like minced garlic and pickled ginger slices so don't overlook these, and table-side accompaniments like a sinful chilli-sesame seed oil with a slow and serious heat, white pepper shakers and a neat tray beneath which houses the chopsticks, which are pretty decent for a plastic variety, napkins and more. Once you have your ramen prepared the way you love it, slurp away and enjoy every drop of the delicious broth that's been brewed to perfection. This could be the best ramen in Brisbane and if you know of a better place, then please let me know. Parking can be a challenge, and I've read that some think the price for a rather small bowl of ramen which they serve is expensive. Yet, let's look at it this way. A plane ticket to Tokyo from Brisbane round trip is about $1,600 plus accommodation for ramen at one of its historical ramen houses, around $30, so $14 for a bowl of Brisbane's best is a small price to pay for the pleasures that Ramen Danbo brings to a palate thirsty for a true taste of Japan. Tanoshimu!

the staff were very friendly & positive. there's a self serve station with cold water which was much needed after walking around south brisbane for three hours. we ordered the classic ramen to share which satisfied both our stomachs for only $15 & we will definitely be back as they offer $10 off your next order!