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Hakata Gensuke

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Hakata Gensuke

Real Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen. Hakata Gensuke is a Japanese noodle bar located on 168 Russell Street in Melbourne CBD.
(1197)

We are specialized in pork bone noodle soup and dipping noodle also known as Tonkotsu Ramen. Our Inventor and shop owners Master Chef Kousuke Yoshimura has brought the real taste of Hakata tonkotsu ramen to Australia for the first time. The moto of the company is “To the World from Hakata”, Hakata being a famous central district in the bustling city of Fukuoka where Tonkotsu (Pork bone base) ramen

was first invented in Japan. Hakata Gensuke today remains as one forefront of ramen restaurants in Fukuoka if not Japan.

20/04/2026

This is where it all begins. 🍜

Signature Tonkotsu Plus+ – rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. 🤤

Melt-in-your-mouth double chashu, a soft-boiled egg, and seaweed on our multi-awarded, collagen-rich pork bone broth… and that signature foam (Shihou 脂泡) that tells you it’s done right.

Classic. Comforting. Unmatched. 💯

Slurp one bowl, and you’ll understand. ✨

Available at Hakata Gensuke:

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

18/04/2026

Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn Set Menu = 3 steps to bliss. 🍜✨

1️⃣ Pick ramen
2️⃣ Pick a side
3️⃣ Pick a drink

No fuss. No stress. Just satisfaction. 🤌

Go on, treat yourself!

*Dine-in only.

15/04/2026

Back by popular demand… and yes, it’s THAT good. 💫🍜

Hakata Gensuke Signature Tsukemen has landed at Healeys Lane!

Multi-awarded pork bone broth, reduced into a deeply concentrated dipping experience with layers of oceanic umami. Finished with pork belly, egg, spicy bamboo shoots, and thick noodles – plus rice to savour every last drop. 🤤

Rich. Bold. Unforgettable.

Available now. Head in and start slurping!

12/04/2026

The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN x Hakata Gensuke collab has landed in East Victoria Park! Dattebayo! 🌀

After completing his Melbourne mission, the ninja is back – and he’s craving ramen. 🍜🍥

Choose your jutsu:

⚡ Naruto Miso Tonkotsu Ramen – Naruto’s favourite! Rich tonkotsu blended with miso, paired with our first-ever flat noodles for maximum slurp grip. Topped with miso pork belly cha shu, narutomaki, and themed nori.

🌿 Shippu Yuzu Shio Ramen – Light, refreshing yuzu-shio layered over silky tonkotsu. Flat noodles catch every citrus-umami note, finished with koji miso char siu, narutomaki, and themed nori.

Complete the tokubetsu ninmu and stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise and limited edition tote bags. ✨

Only at East Victoria Park. Don’t miss your chance to train like a jōnin and slurp like a Kage! 🥷🏻

10/04/2026

A comeback worth the wait. 🦆🍜

✨ Fragrant shoyu dashi.
✨ House-made negi oil.
✨ Thick noodles made to hold flavour.

Finished with sous-vide duck, grilled eggplant, and sautéed leek.

Duck Wafu Tsukemen – now back at Hakata Gensuke QV.

Limited. Exclusive. Unmissable.

So… what are you waiting for? 🤨

09/04/2026

Parents, we got you – skip the “what should they eat?” debate. 😌

From bento boxes to mini ramen sets, our Kids Meals are made to keep little foodies happy these school holidays:

🌈 Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn – Kids Bento
Crispy nuggets, fish fingers, squid rings + fun sides like onigiri, corn, and more.

🍭 Hakata Gensuke Carlton – Kids Meal Sets
Choose from Karaage, Katsu, or Gyoza sets. Served with assorted jelly, mini ramen or steamed rice.

🧸 Hakata Gensuke Sydney Regent Place – Kid Mini Ramen Onigiri Set
Mini Tonkotsu ramen + Ajitama Onigiri + apple juice.

All dine-in only. Made just for the little foodies. 💛

Because happy kids = happy holidays! ✨

08/04/2026

✨ This is your sign to stop overthinking your order. ✨

Ramen ✔️
Side ✔️
Drink ✔️
Regret? ❌

Hakata Gensuke Carnegie's Set Menu – now available ALL DAY!

Because one bowl is never enough… and we support your choices. 🤝

Tag your ramen crew and let them know it’s a set date.👇

*Dine-in only.

02/04/2026

Hakata Gensuke wishes you a joyful Easter filled with love and laughter! 🐰🐣🌷

Skip the hunt and head over to our store – cause the real treasure is ramen. 🍜✨

Except for Healeys Lane (closed on 6 April), we’re OPEN all long weekend! 🙌

So yes… You can have ramen every day.

You’re welcome. 😜

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

26/03/2026

Imagine you’re at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and your stomach growls louder than the crowd... embarrassing. 🫣

Fix it with:

🥟 Gyoza – crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
🫛 Edamame – pop. salt. repeat. zero crumbs energy.

Light enough so you don’t food-coma mid-set. Tasty enough to steal the spotlight. 🌟

Because timing is everything – on stage and on your plate.

Snack responsibly. Laugh irresponsibly. 🎭

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

25/03/2026

✅ Show’s done.
✅ Group chat’s popping... But you’re not ready to go home.

Good. 😉

During the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, keep the night going with:

🍗 Chicken Karaage – crispy, juicy, dangerously snackable
🍺 Asahi Beer – cold, clean, crack-worthy

Post-show plans? Sorted.

Because the only thing better than a good punchline… is cracking a cold one with a snack! ✨

Available at Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn, Carlton, Carnegie, Healeys Lane, QV, and Northbridge.

23/03/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT 🚨

Hiyashi Tonyu Tan Tan Men is ending soon, and we’re not bringing it back once it’s gone.

❄️ That chilled soy-sesame broth.
❄️ That fragrant sansho hit.
❄️ That addictive chilli oil swirl.

Miss it now, and it’s gone forever – because once it’s off the menu, it’s off the menu.

Slurp now, thank yourself later. 😏

Melbourne
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

20/03/2026

Introducing our Fine Pick Japanese Whisky – rare selections, rotating top-shelf releases, and limited small-batch finds! 💎

Pick your pour:

✨ Highball
✨ Neat
✨ On the Rocks

Current line-up includes:

🥃 Akashi Single Malt 5 Year Shinanoya Exclusive
🥃 The Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve
🥃 Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky
🥃 Taketsuru Pure Malt
🥃 Komagatake The Revival 2011
🥃 Nikka Session
🥃 Mars Whisky Three & Seven
🥃 Yume Subaru Fine Blended Whisky
🥃 Nikka The Blend

These aren’t your everyday pours – once a bottle is gone, it may never return.

So, if you spot it on the menu? That’s your cue. Finders, sippers, keepers! ⚡

One bottle per guest. Exclusively at Hakata Gensuke Healeys Lane.

⚠️ Alcoholic beverage. Dine-in only. Legal drinking age required.

18/03/2026

🔥 Broth simmering for hours.
✨ Flavours layered with intention.
❤️ Every detail handled with care.

What lands on your table is just the finale. The real work? It starts long before service.

Made with patience and served with pride, every single day. 💫

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

17/03/2026

Why just slurp when you can secure the full ninja upgrade? 🥷✨

The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN x Hakata Gensuke set = Ramen + exclusive merch served on a bamboo tray like the hokage intended.

This exclusive set includes:

🗒️ Memo Pad
👜 Vertical Tote Bag
🧲 Fridge Magnet
🔑 Fabric Keychain

This isn’t just a bowl – it’s a whole ninja loadout!

Already completed this mission before? You can go à la carte. (We respect a seasoned shinobi.)

Available at Russell Street only.

Coming soon to Western Australia!

16/03/2026

Need a little heat?

Try our Black Fire Tori – where rich Black Tori meets the fiery kick of God Fire™! 🔥🖤

For the ones who say “extra spicy” and mean it. 😉

Available at Hakata Gensuke QV and Northbridge.

Pork version available at:

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park

13/03/2026

It’s officially the LAST MONTH IN VICTORIA for the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN x Hakata Gensuke collab – wrapping up at Russell Street. 🔥

If you’ve been “meaning to go”, this is your sign to go NOW! 🏃

No filler episodes.
No sequel season.
No shadow clone second chances.

After this month? We’re passing the scroll west – the collab continues from April at our East Victoria Park, Western Australia store. 🤝🍜

Don’t be the one who misses the finale. Hurry over to Russell Street today!

But, before it’s gone, tell us in the comments which Victoria store Naruto should visit next? 👇

12/03/2026

You thought we were all about ramen? 👀

Plot twist – we’ve got Chicken Katsu Curry Rice too, and it’s one of our top faves for a reason. 😋

🍗 Golden, crispy katsu.
🍛 Rich Japanese curry.
🍚 Fluffy rice doing exactly what it needs to do.

This is for the “no soup today” mood, the curry loyalists, and when you just want comfort and crunch. ✨

Taste the difference at Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn, Carlton, Carnegie, and Northbridge.

09/03/2026

✔️ Back-to-back meetings.
✔️ Inbox at 47 unread.
✔️ “Quick lunch?” turning into 3 pm.

We get it.

Whether it’s a power lunch or post-work wind-down, we guarantee you a delicious meal at Hakata Gensuke – no compromises, no sad desk salads. 🥹

Fast enough for your break. Good enough for your evening.

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

27/02/2026

❄️ Hiyashi Tonyu Tan Tan Men – chill vibes, spicy kick, and mini rice for the win!
🔥 Black Fire Tonkotsu – bold, smoky, and packing that fiery flavour!
🥢 Signature Tonkotsu – the OG bowl that never quits.

Share your own Hakata Gensuke hits and get featured – your slurp could go VIRAL next! 📹 👀

25/02/2026

Can’t decide? We got you. Our Mini Ramen Set is your ultimate “little bit of everything” power-up! ⚡

🥢 Mini Signature Tonkotsu Ramen – all the umami, none of the commitment
🍙 Your choice of two Onigiri – rice, spice, and everything nice
🥟 Side Choices – gyoza (5pcs), karaage (3pcs), or edamame for maximum crunch

And here’s the best part: every store offers a different extended side menu, so you can enjoy a slightly different kind of satisfaction no matter where you visit! ✨

Perfect for indecisive diners, busy slurpers, or anyone levelling up their lunch game. 😝

Available for dine-in at Hakata Gensuke East Victoria Park, Carlton, Healeys Lane, and Sydney Regent Place.

22/02/2026

🍜🔥 The Great Ramen Debate 🔥🍜

When you face a steaming bowl of Hakata Gensuke's ramen, which way do you strike first? 🥢

🥩 Meat First – Power-up with that pork belly or chicken chashu bite!
🍲 Soup First – Let the rich tonkotsu or tori broth awaken your chakra!

Or… are you a Noodle Ninja who dives straight for the slurp? 👀

Drop your ritual in the comments and defend your honour! The ultimate ramen warrior will rise! 💥

20/02/2026

Say hello to your new suburban obsession: Abura Soba has officially landed in Carlton and Carnegie! 🍜🔥

This bowl skips the broth but brings the drama:

🌶️ Chewy, bouncy noodles slicked with our signature chilli oil
🍗 Savoury chicken cha-shu mince bringing the umami
🧄 Garlic chives, bamboo shoots, and spring onions for crunch
🌊 Finished with seaweed, Karadama sauce, and our house-blend fish powder

No soup to slow you down – just mix, slurp, repeat. 😮‍💨

📍 Now serving at Carlton and Carnegie only.

Tag your spice-loving friend who’d go brothless for this! 👇

17/02/2026

🧧🐎 Gallop into Good Fortune this Lunar New Year! 🐎🧧

We’re charging into the year of the horse with a bowl that means abundance in every bite: Signature Tonkotsu Plus ➕!

➕ Extra chashu for wealth that stacks
➕ Golden egg for luck that flows
➕ Seaweed and toppings for prosperity that surrounds you
➕ All swimming in our multi-awarded, creamy tonkotsu broth

Rich. Full-bodied. Overflowing. Just like the year you’re about to have. 🐎💨

Start the new year the PLUS ➕ way – slurp loud, dream big, and let your fortune run wild. 🥠✨

15/02/2026

Meet the master behind the broth: Mr Kousuke Yoshimura, the founder of Hakata Gensuke! 🏮

He is a living legend in the ramen world. His secret? An obsessive pursuit of the perfect Tonkotsu broth – rich, creamy, and deeply layered.

Using the traditional “Yobimodoshi” (master stock) method, every batch is crafted with fresh, premium pork bones inspected by our chefs daily, ensuring the ultimate umami in every bowl!

A two-time Ultimate Ramen Champion, Mr Yoshimura doesn’t just make ramen – he creates an experience. ✨

Taste the passion and feel the devotion at Hakata Gensuke:

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

14/02/2026

This Valentine's Day, skip the clichés and treat your plus one with our Plus Series Ramen ➕! 💘

➕ Double the chashu
➕ Soft-boiled egg
➕ Extra seaweed
➕ All the feels!

Choose your love language:

❤️ Signature Tonkotsu Plus – creamy, foamy, rich (just like your standards)
🖤 Black Tonkotsu Plus – deep, garlicky, mysterious, and intensely addictive
🔥 God Fire™ Plus – heart-racing, spicy romance with 0 regrets
🧂 Yatai Shio Ramen Plus – light, elegant, and quietly impressive

Flowers fade, chocolates melt, but extra chashu is forever. 🐽💕

Find your ramen date night at:

Melbourne
📍 Russell Street
📍 Carlton
📍 Carnegie
📍 Healeys Lane
📍 Hawthorn
📍 QV (Chicken ramen)

Sydney
📍 Regent Place

Western Australia
📍 East Victoria Park
📍 Northbridge (Chicken ramen)

Send this to your plus one – or tag the person you’d save the best bite for. ✨

Address

168 Russell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 10pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10pm
Friday	11:30am - 10pm
Saturday	11:30am - 10pm
Sunday	11:30am - 10pm

Website

http://www.gensuke.com.au/

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