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Hakataya Ramen
Tenancy B1/117 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Tenancy B1/117 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Down a flight of basement stairs off Queen Street Mall, Hakataya serves rapid-fire Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen designed for swift midday hunger. The setup is straightforward—order at the counter, claim a seat, and wait for your ticket to be called. Longtime CBD regulars look to this underground counter for rich, comforting pork broth and taut noodles that arrive in minutes. If you still have soup left in the bowl, they provide a complimentary kaedama to top up your meal, alongside tender chashu pork, pan-fried gyoza, and sweet choco pies.
- Authentic Hakata Broth: Taut noodles served in a rich, comforting pork broth crafted rapidly for busy midday diners.
- Complimentary Kaedama: Ramen orders include a complimentary extra serving of noodles to keep bowls brimming.
- Basement Lunch Counter: A tucked-away subterranean spot off the mall with counter ordering and fast turnaround.
What's On at Hakataya Ramen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Hakataya Ramen
Why Brisbane CBD diners head downstairs to Hakataya Ramen for fast, satisfying tonkotsu bowls.
Complimentary Noodle Refills
Diners receive complimentary extra servings of noodles (kaedama) to guarantee a thoroughly hearty, filling meal without additional charge.
They also provide complimentary extra ramen noodles, which is a nice bonus if you’re looking for a filling meal.
Rachel Lightbody Prompt Service for Busy Lunch Hours
The streamlined counter ordering system delivers rich pork bone broth ramen rapidly, ideal for time-pressed CBD schedules.
service was quick even during a busy lunch hour
Kevin GB Secluded Underground Mall Retreat
The subterranean venue tucked down stairs off Queen Street Mall provides a cozy escape from the street-level hustle.
All the action is downstairs down 16 steps. Service is quick and professional. Food is cooked perfectly. Very tasty. Plenty of seats and tables to cater for the solo diner, right up to big groups.
Michael Norris Frictionless Solo Lunching
A simple menu and fast, low-friction ordering make it effortless to duck in for an efficient solo dining meal during the workday.
Ordering of food is simple, you just have to order your food before finding your table.
Ho Yuen “Benjamin” Wong Authentic Japanese Noodle Shop Atmosphere
The underground dining space and Japanese-speaking crew recreate the distinct ambiance and energy of authentic overseas ramen bars.
enjoy the atmosphere that feels very similar to ramen spots in Japan
Kyrie “Kiri” Chave Atmospheric Basement Setting
Located beneath street level, the venue provides a unique subterranean dining experience with energetic basement character.
just such a cool basement vibe place to eat!
Jess Kessel
Most popular items
Authentic Hakata pork ramen and specialty noodles served fast
Miso Spicy-Men
If you like spicy food, I recommend getting the Miso Spicy-Men.
Sean Nagahama ramen
I ordered a nagahama ramen(No.1) today.
Miko “不點兒” Karakaramen
I love the karakaramen matched with pork gyoza the best place for ramen so far.
Shaniya Keshaun Majemen
일본인친구가 하카타야 마제멘이 괜찮다고해서 엑스트라 핫으로 먹어봤는데요? 생각보다 맵싹하고 은은한 양념에 막 범벅이 되어있는 쫄깃한 생면식감이 죽여줘요.
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Before you head over
Practical guidance on navigating the basement space, counter ordering, and noodle refills
Finding the Basement Entrance
The shop sits in a basement off Queen Street Mall accessed down 16 steps, with a single door entry and company banner that can be easy to miss from the street.
Order at the Counter First
Service follows a quick counter format where you place and pay for your order at the register before taking a seat, and listen out for your order number to be called.
Ask for Complimentary Extra Noodles
Ramen bowls come with a complimentary extra noodle refill (kaedama) upon request, making it easy to maximize volume if you arrive with a big appetite.
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