Ichi-ban Boshi, The Galeries Victoria

Judging from the queues I see everytime I walk past, I think it's safe to assume that Ichi-ban Boshi is one of the most popular ramen joints in Sydney. Due to it's obvious popularity, I had pretty high expectations on my first visit here and sadly I don't think the food lived up to the standards I'd set and since then I have been reluctant to return. However, on Fi's request I'm back again tonight for dinner before watching Avenue Q at the Theatre Royal.


Having an early dinner at 5.30pm means that we a) get a table easily for 6 of us and b) avoid the horrendous queues that have built up by the time we leave. Fi and I have still yet to try the tonkotsu ramen and we ask the waitress whether they have any left. Sadly they have run out so I go to my plan B and order the karaage ramen. Everytime I order this I have the intention of asking for the karaage chicken on the side but as usual I forget and it arrives with the batter semi-soaked in broth. Fail.

Karaage Ramen - $10.90