Gamushara Ramen – Chinatown, Sydney
I think there is a inverse relationship between time until the exams and procrastination levels so as time decreases, procrastination levels increase. What does one do for procrastinating… go and eat out ^^! One of my procrastinating trip led me to the city for some ramen (yay!) especially on this day as the chill factor was cooler than being cool, ice coolllddd (I am very influenced by what I’m listening to as I write this haha…).
My friend Monkeyjaja told me quite a while ago about this amazing new ramen shop, Gamushara, in the Eating World food court just 2 shops down from Kimama Kitchen, but I have been slow getting out to it as I am unable to venture to the city as much. Fortunately I was able to reach it a few weeks ago and it really was very satisfying so a second trip was imperative!
Here Comes the Food
Gyoza
The gyoza here are pretty good as they had a beautifully juicy and tender filling and a decent dumpling casing to hold in all the juices and flavours. My only complaint about the gyoza is the lack of crunchy bottom which is a must for gyoza in my books.
Miso Ramen
The defining characteristics of the ramen at Gamushara is the flavour and thickness of the stock which immediates hits you with the first slurp. The flavour is very intense which transports me back to Japan as I breathe out a satisfied ‘ahhh’. The Miso Ramen however did not have the same thickness and creaminess as the Tonkotsu Ramen which I had on my first visit. The tonkotsu soup had a slight stickiness from all the collagen but the miso soup did not have much of a miso flavour which was slightly disappointing. The noodles had a good texture and good bite to them but they could do better in my opinion. The chashu on this visit was about 100x better than the chashu I had on the first visit as this one had the neccessary fattiness which we all love haha. The egg however was a consistant star and is a must order (pity you have to order separetely but definitely worth it) with its running and gooey yolk.
Monkeyjaja also informed me that the soup was even thicker and they were more generous with the chashu when they first opened but maybe they watered it down a bit as it was too thick for the custormers here (they are very open to suggestions!).
Look at that egg! *droool*
The miso ramen was good but I am sticking to the tonkotsu next time as it had a better flavour! Gamushara, the latest competitor in the Sydney ramen market is a very worthy challenger that demands many revisits.
Gamushara/Gumshara Ramen
Eating World Harbour Plaza
Shop ???, 25-29 Dixon St
Haymarket, Sydney
FFichiban
June 12th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I am also drooling over the runny egg! And I agree, gyoza must have crunchy bums!
June 12th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Two of my favourite things! so perfect for this weather too.
June 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Great looking bowl of ramen! It’s now on my must-visit list
June 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
ahhhhh the infamous chronic ramen joint has finally been revealed. Looks like this will be the next Zumbo trend
June 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
yippee, another ramen place to add to the mix!
June 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
its such good weather to be eating ramen and soupsss ive been craving a lot of soup since ive been down with the cold. Another ramen place to add to my list ^_^
June 12th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
looks like a generous amount of pork. will have to keep in mind on my ramen quest this year
June 12th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Ahhh you finally made it eh?
I don’t think it’s not that new, but I keep hearing about a ramen/japanese restaurant called Manmaru-ya in Campsie. Apparently famous for Tonkotsu & roasted garlic ramen – I’m going there soon to see what that’s like!
June 14th, 2009 at 12:15 am
A runny egg sounds like a great addition. They should ask if you want a hard boiled or runny one with your ramen!
June 14th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I had the tonkotsu ramen yesterday! And 2 other people before me all ordered the same, with the seasoned egg. It was incredibly delicious and warming.
June 15th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Steph – Mmm the egg was gooooddd and yes more crunch!
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Betty – Yeah it is so ramen weather! *brrr*
Y – Oh please do ^^! Tonkotsu!
Billy – Haha mmm ramennnn
Jen – I say mooree!
Leona – Hee hee always on the quest for the perfect ramen ^^!
Simon Food Favourites – I heard they were even more generous before (5 pieces down to 3) but were very tasty indeed.
Yas – Hee hee you would know ^^! I await your recon info!
Lorraine – Oh I guess you can ask them to hard boil it instead? but would you really want that
Belle – Yay glad you enjoyed it ^^! Mmm I want to go back now haha! Was it still nice and thick?
June 15th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
I went today, but they were closed =( will be back tmr probably haha
Settled for Menya, the terriyaki box combo wasn’t bad!
June 19th, 2009 at 12:19 am
gyoza look so-so but the ramen doesn’t look half bad. Shame you have to order the egg separate as you said. It looks like it was made for that dish.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:55 am
which one is eating world again?the one you go downstairs in the middle of chinatown or the one on the 4th floor in the middle or the one at the end of chinatown? do u mind emailing me the answer please!!
July 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
cheers FFichiban
been there after i read the review, best thick soup ive had in ages