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Gung Ho! Dumpling Ramen Bar

680 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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Find Gung Ho! Dumpling Ramen Bar

680 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 413 871 318
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 11:15 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 11:15 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gung Ho! Dumpling Ramen Bar

Tucked off Ann Street, this Fortitude Valley izakaya pairs deep tonkotsu ramen and plump dumplings with an easygoing night out. Diners slip in before Valley gigs for steaming bowls of pork broth—simmered rich and thick—topped with melt-in-your-mouth chashu. Soup dumplings arrive packed with savory filling, and ordering half-serves makes it easy to sample different batches with house dipping sauces. Studio Ghibli films glow quietly across the big screens while pints of house lager and sake flights hit the tables. Grab a midday karaage curry special or take a cold drink into the small outdoor courtyard.

  • Rich Tonkotsu Broth: Rich, simmered pork broth topped with tender chashu and springy noodles for late-night or pre-gig crowds.
  • Flexible Dumpling Servings: Generously stuffed parcels available in half-servings to easily sample across different fillings and sauces.
  • Izakaya Vibe & Courtyard: A dimly lit izakaya room screening anime films, alongside outdoor courtyard seating for cold beers and cocktails.
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Why Choose Gung Ho! Dumpling Ramen Bar

Why diners choose Gung Ho! Dumpling Ramen Bar in Fortitude Valley

  • Rich Ramen for Late-Night Cravings

    Satisfy late-night appetites with generous, rich tonkotsu broth and flavorful ramen bowls right in the Valley.

    Their tonkotsu broth has a medium weight and a great pork and dashi flavour that would satisfy any ramaniac at 11:30pm on a Saturday night to be sure.

    Jack Walker

  • Flexible Half-Serve Dumpling Orders

    Guests can sample multiple dumpling fillings and sauce combinations with 5-piece and half-order options.

    It's nice to be able to order half serve of dumplings to try a few different varieties.

    Malka

  • Sharing Platters and Drinks with Friends

    Gather over assorted dumpling sharing platters, craft cocktails, and affordable drinks before heading out.

    Do yourself a favour and get the assorted dumpling platter and just sit back and enjoy it!

    L C

  • The Go-To Pre-Gig Dinner Stop

    A dependable and vibrant rendezvous spot to kick off concert nights and evenings out in Fortitude Valley.

    The service is fast and efficient and Gung-Ho has become our favourite pre-gig stop in for drinks and dinner.

    Carleen Roach

  • Screenings of Studio Ghibli and Anime

    Escape the surrounding entertainment strip into a cozy, dimly lit dining room screening anime and Ghibli films.

    My partner and I particularly loved how they quietly play Studio Ghibli movies on their TV whilst you eat.

    Brodie Dixon

  • An Oasis of Soulful Food and Warmth

    Delivering a soothing escape of soulful dining and attentive care steps away from the bustling club precinct.

    Instead, the place we were met with was an oasis of soulful food and great service.

    Connor O'Neill

Signature ramen bowls and handmade dumplings

  • Tonkotsu Ramen

    Tonkotsu ramen, which was a lunch menu, and the portion was plentiful, and the ramen broth tasted so good that I wanted to eat it again.

    Blair (BB)

  • Pan Fried Dumplings

    Their pan fried dumplings are delicious and slightly bigger than most other places.

    Brodie Dixon

  • Karaage Curry

    I usually am not a fan of curry but the karage curry special was delicious!

    Natasha Rabey

  • Prawn Dumplings

    The prawn dumplings were especially good — juicy, fresh, and full of flavour.

    Baylee Green

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and signature cocktails to complement your meal

  • Karaage Chicken

    Literally the best karrage chicken I’ve ever had in my life.

    Alex Emson

  • Seasoned Edamame

    The seasoned edamame were also a great side.

    Joy Edwards

  • Spicy Matcha Margarita

    the spicy matcha margarita was really nice as well.

    Connor O'Neill

  • Tokyo Mule

    was given a Tokyo mule, so lovely and tasted so good! It was best cocktail I’ve ever had.

    Aundrea Tyson

Before you head over

Practical tips for booking, ordering, and timing your visit to Gung Ho!

  • Book Ahead for Evening Peak Hours

    Tables fill up rapidly during busy evening periods—reserve in advance so you don't get stuck waiting before night outings or gigs.

  • Order Half Servings to Sample Dumpling Varieties

    Take advantage of half-serve options or 5-piece orders to sample multiple fillings and sauces without committing to one large plate.

  • Catch Happy Hour for Early Pre-Gig Drinks

    Drop in between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM to catch house drink specials, making it an ideal, budget-friendly stop before a concert.

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