Best cheap ramen in Melbourne
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 3 venues
The best cheap ramen in Melbourne right now is Mr Ramen San (4.6★, 2,224 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 12a/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ramen; the tonkatsu don and takoyaki are standouts.
★ 4.6 (2,224 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 12 community mentions · 12× called the best · confirmed on the menu
#2 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 168 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the black garlic tonkotsu and karaage.
★ 4.4 (3,570 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · 2 editorial lists · seen in 4 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#3 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 225 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the tonkotsu ramen, karaage chicken, and gyoza.
★ 4.4 (3,812 reviews) on Google Maps · website