Restaurant
Menya Chinatown
8TG/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Find Menya Chinatown
8TG/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Menya Chinatown
Tucked away on Quay Street, Menya Chinatown delivers dense, bone-deep pork broths and lightning-quick bowls without an ounce of pretense. Seasoned regulars bypass the flashy dumpling spots nearby for the tontoro miso tonkotsu—loaded with tender pork slices—or grab the $25 deluxe tray pairing full-sized ramen with teriyaki beef rice and juicy takoyaki. Broths here come rich, simple, and unvarnished, with diners having their pick between simmered pork bone or chicken stock bases. When down to the final savory spoonfuls of soup, call for kaedama—a hot refill of noodles dropped straight into the bowl.
- Rich Tonkotsu Broths: Rich tonkotsu and miso bowls come topped generously with sliced pork and concentrated bone broth.
- Deluxe Set Trays: Multi-dish sets bundle full ramen with mini rice bowls and sides like takoyaki or gyoza for around $25.
- Kaedama Refills: Extra noodle refills can be ordered for a few dollars to finish off remaining hot soup stock.
- Dual Broth Bases: Diners can pick between pork-bone or chicken foundations across shoyu and miso varieties.
What's On at Menya Chinatown
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Menya Chinatown
Discover why Haymarket noodle lovers turn to Menya for authentic broths, deluxe combo sets, and classic comfort.
Versatile Broth Bases Tailored to Your Taste
Diners can select between pork-bone and chicken-based stock foundations across shoyu and miso styles, creating concentrated, full-bodied broth paired with springy noodles.
You can choose between chicken-based or pork-bone broth, and naturally, I went with my favorite – the rich, savory tonkotsu.
吳晉嘉 Deeply Concentrated, Hearty Ramen Bowls
Boiled with rich depth and served with generous portions of noodles, tender chashu, and assorted toppings, each bowl delivers an intensely satisfying meal.
The ramen broth is so concentrated and full of flavour. You can even taste the bone in the soup, that's how well the broth has been made.
Sky Loh Generous Deluxe Multi-Dish Set Menus
For around $25, guests can bundle a full bowl of ramen with their choice of rice bowl and an appetizing side dish for maximum meal variety.
For just $25, you get a large bowl of ramen (I chose the shoyu pork ramen), a rice bowl of your choice (I went with teriyaki beef), and one side (I picked the takoyaki balls).
Fleur Budget-Friendly Neighborhood Comfort Food
Tucked away in Haymarket, Menya provides a fast, welcoming spot for students and local workers to grab an affordable, hearty meal during daily breaks.
Small Japanese shop in Chinatown, serving affordable comfort food, seem to attract mainly nearby students and workers.
Felix Wongso Complimentary Self-Serve Condiment Station
A complimentary self-serve station stocked with pickled daikon and seasonings lets diners customize their bowls freely at no extra charge.
A nice bonus here is the free self-serve station with pickled daikon and condiments.
吳晉嘉 Warm Hospitality with Prompt Service
With warm, welcoming service and efficient food preparation, guests enjoy a comfortable, unfussy Japanese dining experience.
Well worth a visit, the staff are friendly and the service is quick.
Gavin Jones
Most popular items
Hearty noodle bowls and signature sets that define the Menya experience
Deluxe Ramen Set
For just $25, I ordered their Deluxe Ramen Set, which includes one bowl of ramen, a mini chicken rice bowl, and five pieces of gyoza. A solid choice if you’re craving variety in a single meal.
吳晉嘉 Chicken Katsu Curry
chicken katsu curry is a must-try! Chili is on point, if you like your spicy food, this is the place!
Damien Davies Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
The thin noodles were cooked just right, and the broth was full of umami. Toppings included three slices of chashu, half a soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, seaweed, black fungus, and spring onions.
吳晉嘉 Tonkotsu Miso Pork Ramen
TONKOTSU MISO pork RAMEN & TONTORO MISO TONKOTSU pork ramen( my favourite w lots of slices of pork ) $22.50
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Other favorites
Appetizers, sides, and rice bowls to complete your meal
Takoyaki Balls
The takoyaki balls were also delicious - gooey on the inside, and full of authentic flavour.
Fleur Gyoza
Gyoza was good too.
A B Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl
Rice Bowl: The teriyaki beef rice bowl was fantastic. The beef was tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness from the teriyaki sauce.
Sofia K Katsu-don
The katsu-don was also exactly to my like.it totally reminded me of Japan.
n k
Before you head over
Practical dining tips to help you order, customize, and navigate your meal at Menya Chinatown.
Customize Broth Intensity
If you find rich tonkotsu broth too intensely salted, ask staff for a lighter soup balance or opt for the chicken broth foundation instead.
Pace the Deluxe Set
The Deluxe Ramen Set provides generous portions combining ramen, a mini rice bowl, and a side; plan to take home extra food or share if you are a lighter eater.
Plan for a Quick Visit
Tucked away off Quay Street with cozy seating, dining space can get tight and stuffy during peak rushes—plan for a quick meal and go or seek outside seating.
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