Est. Melbourne
Shujinko
Melbourne's ramen house. Bowls slow-built from bone, fire, and patience.
— 01 / Philosophy
Heart in the noodles, love in the soup.
Shujinko — from the Japanese しゅじんこう, meaning hero, or main character. The name is the idea: a place where every guest steps into their own starring role. The signature is a Tokyo-style tonkotsu — a rich, pork-based broth coaxed into depth over hours of slow simmering, built on fresh, daily-delivered ingredients and a house gyoza recipe. The motto is simple: put your heart into the noodles and your love into the soup.
— 02 / Signature Bowls
The Ramen
Tokyo-style tonkotsu at the centre of it all — plus the bowls that branch off from it.
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Shujinko Ramen ★
主人公ラーメンOur signature. The original Tokyo-style tonkotsu — a rich pork-bone broth with bok choy, spring onion, bean sprout, marinated egg and grilled pork belly.
$19.5 -
Karakuchi Ramen
辛口ラーメンTonkotsu broth with a spice kick. Spring onion, bean sprout, marinated egg and grilled pork belly.
$20.5 -
Black Ramen
黒ラーメンTonkotsu broth finished with a special black garlic oil. Spring onion, bean sprout, marinated egg and grilled pork belly.
$20.5 -
Miso Ramen
味噌ラーメンPork-bone soup with miso seasoning. A vegetarian option is available.
$20.9 -
Vegetable Ramen
野菜ラーメンA soy-based broth served with a variety of vegetables and mushrooms.
$20.5 -
Tsukemen
つけ麺Japanese dipping ramen. A concentrated broth served with chopped pork belly on the side — dip the thick, chewy room-temperature noodles into the warm seafood-and-pork broth.
$21.9
— 03 / From the kitchen
Shujinko Gyoza (5 pcs)
Signature handmade pan-fried dumplings. Crisp outside, juicy inside — best eaten with ramen.
Takoyaki (8 pcs)
Japanese-style octopus balls served with mayo, takoyaki sauce and dried bonito flakes.
Tonkatsu
Deep-fried pork cutlet with tonkatsu sauce.
Ebi Fry (5 pcs)
Deep-fried breaded prawns.
— 04 / Atmosphere
Warm rooms, loud bowls.
— 05 / Find Us
Across Melbourne.
Russell Street (Flagship)
225 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Open 24 hours, 7 days
In the heart of the Melbourne CBD, close to Chinatown — the original and most-loved venue.
Directions →Elizabeth Street
427 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
On the bustling corridor toward Queen Victoria Market in the CBD.
Directions →Flinders Street
Shop 13, 276 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
A stone's throw from the iconic Flinders Street Station.
Directions →Glen Waverley
235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
On Springvale Road, in the lively neighbourhood of Glen Waverley.
Directions →Melbourne Central
Shop 257, Level 2 Dining Hall, Melbourne Central, La Trobe & Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Inside the Level 2 Dining Hall at Melbourne Central — an express-style venue with budget-friendly options.
Directions →— Visit
Open around the clock on Russell Street.
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