Best Ramen in Wollongong

Name: Best Ramen in Wollongong — ranking data
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The best ramen in Wollongong right now is UMAYA Wollongong (score 54 from 715 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for ramen in Wollongong — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best ramen in Wollongong right now is UMAYA Wollongong in CBD (4.7 stars across 715 Google reviews), ahead of Katsu Tabi, Okami Japanese Restaurant. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 7,772 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best ramen in Wollongong — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pick	UMAYA Wollongong (CBD)
💸 Best cheap eat	Kuroneko Ramen Noodle Bar
📊 Most reviewed	Gumshara (2,744 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked	15 across 4 suburbs

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	UMAYA Wollongong	CBD	—	4.7★	—
#2	Katsu Tabi	CBD	—	4.9★	—
#3	Okami Japanese Restaurant	Unanderra	$$	4.7★	—
#4	Beast good food eatery	CBD	—	4.7★	—
#5	Blessing’s Fresh Sushi	CBD	—	4.8★	—

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#1 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

UMAYA Wollongong

📍 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the classic tonkotsu ramen and teriyaki salmon.

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (715 reviews) on Google Maps

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#2 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Katsu Tabi

📍 2/123 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the katsu and Brussels sprouts; both are crispy, flavorful, and highly recommended.

📍 CBD

★ 4.9 (207 reviews) on Google Maps

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#3 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Okami Japanese Restaurant

📍 179 Princes Hwy, Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the sushi and chicken karaage; the sashimi is excellent.

🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 Unanderra

★ 4.7 (350 reviews) on Google Maps

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#4 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Beast good food eatery

📍 9 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Beast Ramen; add karaage chicken and gyoza for the full experience

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (240 reviews) on Google Maps

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#5 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Blessing’s Fresh Sushi

📍 272 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the sushi rolls and bento box; both are fresh and great value.

📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (100 reviews) on Google Maps

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#6 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Chicken V Wollongong

📍 53/53-61 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the fried chicken; the Jokbal is the sleeper hit

📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (88 reviews) on Google Maps

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#7 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant

📍 8/121-125 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Order the wagyu steak, salmon platter, and combination udon noodle soup.

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (557 reviews) on Google Maps

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#8 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Dagwood

📍 19 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (540 reviews) on Google Maps

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#9 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Kuroneko Ramen Noodle Bar

📍 Unit 4/720 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

🌱 Vegetarian options$📍 Sutherland

★ 4.4 (1,159 reviews) on Google Maps

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#10 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Gumshara

📍 9 Kimber Ln, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

$$📍 Haymarket

★ 4.3 (2,744 reviews) on Google Maps

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#11 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Moonbear Cafe (Self Serve Ramen and Desserts)

📍 230-232 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the kombucha yuzu and the mochi thai milk tea ice cream.

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (66 reviews) on Google Maps

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#12 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Taste Of Asia Wollongong

📍 19 Flinders St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

🌱 Vegan options📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (187 reviews) on Google Maps

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#13 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Lu Mare

📍 Unit 3/9 Wilson St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (161 reviews) on Google Maps

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#14 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Toro Robata Sushi

📍 Unit 9/129 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.3 (521 reviews) on Google Maps

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#15 of 15 ramen spots in Wollongong

Sushi Dami

📍 W120/121 Wollongong Central West Building, 200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.3 (137 reviews) on Google Maps

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Common ramen questions in Wollongong

What's the best budget ramen in Wollongong?

Kuroneko Ramen Noodle Bar is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Sutherland — #9 overall for ramen.

Where's the best ramen in Wollongong for a special occasion?

Okami Japanese Restaurant ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Unanderra.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly ramen in Wollongong?

Kuroneko Ramen Noodle Bar is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Sutherland.

Where can I get gluten-free ramen in Wollongong?

Okami Japanese Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Unanderra.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍲 best pho in Wollongong · 🍝 best pad thai in Wollongong · 🍜 best laksa in Wollongong · 🍲 best hotpot in Wollongong. Ramen elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your ramen questions answered. Nationally: best ramen in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.

How we rank

Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best ramen in Wollongong?

UMAYA Wollongong currently ranks #1 for ramen in Wollongong with 4.7 stars across 715 Google reviews.

What is the best cheap ramen in Wollongong?

Kuroneko Ramen Noodle Bar is the highest-ranked budget option in Sutherland.

Where is the best ramen in the Wollongong CBD?

UMAYA Wollongong is the top-ranked ramen spot in the CBD (Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia).

How does BestDish rank ramen in Wollongong?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.