Bowls of ramen noodles and plate of fried dumplings.

Hakata Gensuke

The original Russell Street branch of Hakata Gensuke is a Japanese noodle bar specialising in the pork bone noodle soup known as tonkotsu ramen.

The signature tonkotsu is prepared using a special master stock to ensure the true, rich and tantalising Japanese flavour. The noodles and gyoza skins are prepared in a temperature and humidity-controlled room. They're slightly flatter and chewier than typical Hakata-style noodles, though you can choose the firmness of your noodles when you order, along with a range of special toppings.

Hakata Gensuke also serves gyoza dumplings and chicken karaage.

Day	Times
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

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