This is the first Sydney restaurant of a chain that runs all through Asia. Had eaten in it's counterparts overseas and when I came to the Sydney branch was very disappointed to see that the cheap prices were not reflected here. The menu is also a lot smaller than the choices available overseas. The place serves a purpose, it is a quick and satisfying bowl of noodles but there are much better options for the price available elsewhere.
The food was tasty except for a piece of beef that was rock solid and almost made me lose a tooth. And the best do was to say sorry, not coming back of course!
Not the most 'authentic' ramen noodles in Sydney but for a fairly quick bowl of soup/noodles there is quite a large choice available and along with an array of bento boxes, not a bad place at all for a fairly quick and still tasty lunch. If you are a 'rookie' and/or are looking for 'cheapest noodles possible or need 'an explanation' then I would recommend going elsewhere.
Had lunch here today with three friends. It appears to be a chain store. Service was a little underwhelming and she seemed a bit annoyed to have to explain what some of the dishes were, as two of us were novices. The others were adventurous with what they ordered, but I just wanted the rice. It came out on a plate and looked like a side-serving and cost $11. I could get the same thing for half the price from virtually any other restaurant in the area. The other meals were about $15. I don't know, it just all looked overpriced really.
Tried this place from a recommendation of my friend. To be honest, the ramen is just average, nothing really special about the soup and the price is somehow a bit too much, the place decor is nice though, but you would want to sit inside rather than outside, friday nite around world tower area is just too noisy. Would I come back? I don't think so, there are better ramen shops around Sydney!
I decided to try this place because it is so popular in HK and I always have it when I am there. The food was terrible and very small portion for what we paid. The rice was not Japanese rice, there was a lot of water in the salad dish, not much sauce at all and the katsu chicken was dry and very thin and not much at all. Very disappointed in it as I have had very good experiences of it in Hong Kong.
The worst thing though is the Ice Lemon Tea. As it was a very hot day, we wanted a cold drink to refresh, so our meal came with the lemon tea. But there was only half a very thin piece of lemon in it, not even one full piece, half. Even if I got to a restaurant of same value, and I ask for a glass of water, I would get a full piece of lemon in it.
How can a Ice Lemon Tea only have half a piece of lemon in it. That is plain false advertising, if they want to give ice tea, then advertise it as ice tea. That just ruined my whole experience there and even before the food came out, I already know it will not be a good experience.
Will not go back to this place ever again. Maybe in another country I will.
The food was so-so, with the serving portions being on the small size, Ajisen Ramen is good if you're looking for a good lunch which isn't in a food court, but not for a first date.