Shujinko Ramen
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A steaming bowl of tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork, soft egg, greens and spring onion

Est. Melbourne

Shujinko

Melbourne's ramen house. Bowls slow-built from bone, fire, and patience.

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— 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.

  • 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.

$11.5

Takoyaki (8 pcs)

Japanese-style octopus balls served with mayo, takoyaki sauce and dried bonito flakes.

$13.5

Tonkatsu

Deep-fried pork cutlet with tonkatsu sauce.

$19

Ebi Fry (5 pcs)

Deep-fried breaded prawns.

$16.5

— 04 / Atmosphere

Warm rooms, loud bowls.

The Russell Street flagship at night, guests waiting beneath the シュジンコウ本店 sign
A top-down view of tonkotsu ramen with grilled pork belly, soft egg and greens
Shujinko gyoza — handmade pan-fried dumplings, browned on the base
Shujinko don — karaage and chashu over rice with marinated egg, pickled radish and mayo
A warm ramen-room interior — reference image
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— 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.

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Elizabeth Street

427 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

On the bustling corridor toward Queen Victoria Market in the CBD.

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Flinders Street

Shop 13, 276 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

A stone's throw from the iconic Flinders Street Station.

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Glen Waverley

235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

On Springvale Road, in the lively neighbourhood of Glen Waverley.

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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.

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— Visit

Open around the clock on Russell Street.

Flagship
225 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days
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