The Dojo Ramen Bar
ADDRESS: 333 High St Northcote, 3070
TEL: 03-9482-1247
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dojoramen
We strolled off High Street into Dojo Ramen to the sounds of "Irrashimasen!" (a typical Japanese welcome)
which transported me straight back to Japan and the familiarities continued … with the earthy, wooden,
balanced decor delivering the discreet, quirky style of Japan – from the bamboo caged lights to
Ultraman standing guard over the central island bar.
We were seated promptly by the attentive, friendly staff. Sat atop our tall, comfortable, industrial bar
stools at a table for two, we could enjoy the gentle hum of the place, the eclectic high street foot traffic
passing and the D.J. tucked to the side setting a great vinyl pace for post-heatwave Melbourne summer dining.
A huge Yuzu fan, I ordered a Yuzu Gimlet (Westwinds Gin, ) to kick off the dining. The perfectly balanced sweet/bitterness was a refreshing start to the experience. We browsed the welcomely short menu and
decided on pork gyoza to start and a duo of Shoyu pork ramen and a vegetarian summer style ramen.
Soon served, the delicate, fresh flavors and creamy tofu hit the spots on all counts.
The Shoyu ramen was also a winner, with top quality ingredients and a light and tasty broth.
The only disappointment was the not-so-juicy gyoza,underwhelming and a little bit burnt.
All in all, this kid-friendly noodle joint is definitely worth a return visit.
I will be back soon to check out the iced green tea, boutique Japanese beers,
comfy courtyard and more noodle tunes.
The Dojo Ramen Bar
ADDRESS: 333 High St Northcote, 3070
TEL: 03-9482-1247
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dojoramen
