Hakata Gensuke

Top choice in Melbourne


The original of four locations, Gensuke only does one thing and does it extraordinarily well: tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen. Choose from four types – 'signature', garlic and sesame-infused 'black' broth, spicy 'god fire' or the lighter shio – and then order extra toppings like marinated cha shu pork, egg, seaweed and black fungus. Worth queuing for.


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