Restaurant
Ichi-Ban Boshi
1/171-173 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia
Find Ichi-Ban Boshi
1/171-173 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia
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Bondi Junction veterans skip the flashy newcomers and head straight here for unyielding recipe consistency honed since 1995. You order and pay at the counter before claiming a stool in the tight dining room. Locals swear by the house rhythm—steaming bowls land fast, whether you are on a twenty-minute dash from the station or settling into a long-standing routine. The kitchen handles Tokyo-style shoyu, spicy tantanmen, and rich miso ramen crowned with chashu and jammy eggs. Bondi regulars look out for venue exclusives like spicy-sour sanratanmen and crispy ebidon over rice, paired with warm wagyu or fried tofu.
- Decades of consistency: The kitchen team has maintained exact broth recipes, noodle chew, and friendly counter service since 1995.
- Swift transit dining: Orders land within minutes, catering to quick 20-minute station lunch runs or casual evening dinners.
- Bondi-exclusive dishes: Dishes like spicy-sour sanratanmen and crispy prawn ebidon are served strictly at this Oxford Street shop.
- Order-first setup: Guests order and pay at the counter before taking a seat in the bustling room, keeping table turnover brisk.
What's On at Ichi-Ban Boshi
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Ichi-Ban Boshi
Why diners continually rely on this Bondi Junction staple for authentic Japanese ramen and comfort food.
Decades of Exact Recipe Consistency
Noodles and broths retain the exact taste, texture, and preparation standards across decades of continuous service.
the flavour and texture have never changed. It’s still cooked by the same chef
Aussie Ozzie Prompt Service Even During Peak Hours
Kitchen operations and location-exclusive recipes deliver flavorful, hearty ramen bowls without long turnaround times.
Even during busy times, the waiting time is not too long, which I really appreciate.
pidchayapon sawangvong A Multi-Decade Local Dining Ritual
A long-running neighbourhood anchor where customers and families have built continuous dining traditions since the 1990s.
I've been coming here since 1995, a local favourite.
P L Welcoming and Attentive Neighbourhood Hospitality
Familiar staff foster an inviting atmosphere by learning regular customer preferences and habits over time.
It’s the little things that make you feel welcome in your hood and this place is one of them.
Love Life Steps Away from Bondi Junction Station
Situated right beside Bondi Junction station, offering fast meal turnarounds for busy commuters and midday workers.
Really good ramen, right outside bondi junction station.
William Ooi Fast Lunch Breaks Accommodating Tight Schedules
The semi-fast order-and-pay counter structure lets solo diners and workers finish a complete hot meal in under half an hour.
Whether you want to sit and eat in there for an hour or have a quick lunch break and be out in 20 minutes this restaurant accommodates.
Miles D
Most popular items
Beloved noodle bowls and Bondi Junction exclusives
miso ramen
Ordered miso ramen and tonkotsu ramen, both really solid.
William Ooi Tokyo ramen
I ordered the Tokyo ramen, beef udon, and a whole heap of sides for approx $60. Food was tasty.
z3173054 tantanmen
The tantanmen bowl is my personal favourite (with a side of their lip smacking karage chicken), if you're able to slurp up the impressive serving size, you will be left very full!
Helen T sanratanmen
Our favourites shown here: sanratanmen, spicy sour soup with prawns and tofu, and ebidon, deep fried prawns on rice, two dishes not sold at their other stores.
Craig Taberner
Other favorites
Popular sides and drinks to complement your meal
Takoyaki
The Takoyaki were melt in your mouth umami bombs. Loved every bit of them.
Zeiyad Jaajaa octopus Karaage
The octopus Karaage was perfectly cooked and crunchy.
Zeiyad Jaajaa melon soda
The melon soda was refreshing and matched perfectly with the meal.
Jason Zhen Lemon ice tea
Lemon ice tea is also good, and comes unsweetened with a small pot of sugar syrup.
Faith
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering procedures, unique menu items, and dining speed at Bondi Junction.
Order and pay before seating
Place and pay for your order at the front counter before taking a seat; staff require an order ticket before seating diners or clearing tables.
Look for branch-exclusive dishes
If you are looking for dishes unique to Bondi Junction, try the sanratanmen or ebidon, which are not served at other Ichi-Ban Boshi branches.
Plan for a rapid transit meal
Located directly outside Bondi Junction station, the kitchen serves orders rapidly, making it suitable for a swift 20-minute lunch stop.
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