# Shujinko

> Melbourne's home for authentic Tokyo-style ramen. Shujinko operates six restaurants across Melbourne, serving 12-hour tonkotsu broth ramen, miso ramen, tsukemen, and Japanese favourites. Locations in Melbourne CBD (Russell Street, Elizabeth Street, Flinders Street, Melbourne Central), Glen Waverley, and Brunswick.

## About

Shujinko (しゅじんこう) means "hero" or "main character" in Japanese. The brand was founded in Melbourne with one goal: to serve ramen the way it's made in Tokyo, with no shortcuts. Every bowl starts with a 12-hour pork bone broth, slow-cooked from scratch with no powders or concentrates. Fresh noodles and daily-sourced ingredients across every location.

Shujinko has been featured in Broadsheet Melbourne, Time Out Melbourne, The Urban List, SBS Food, Good Food, Concrete Playground, and the Australian Good Food Guide.

## Locations

- [Shujinko Russell Street](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/russell-street/): Flagship location and Melbourne's original late-night ramen bar. 225 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD, near Chinatown. Open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
- [Shujinko Elizabeth Street](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/elizabeth-street/): Cosy, traditional ramen bar near Queen Victoria Market. 427 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD.
- [Shujinko Flinders Street](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/flinders-street/): Directly opposite Flinders Street Station. Shop 13, 276 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD.
- [Shujinko Melbourne Central](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/melbourne-central/): Express-style ramen in the Level 2 Dining Hall. 10% student discount available.
- [Shujinko Glen Waverley](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/glen-waverley/): Ramen at The Glen Shopping Centre. 235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley. Free parking.
- [Shujinko Brunswick](https://shujinko.com.au/locations/brunswick/): Ramen and sake bar on Sydney Road. 62 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Open late every day.

## Menu

The full Shujinko menu is available across all six locations.

- [Menu](https://shujinko.com.au/menus/): Full ramen, rice bowl, and Japanese sides menu with prices.

### Ramen

- **Shujinko Tonkotsu Ramen**: Signature bowl. 12-hour pork bone broth, aburi pork belly, marinated egg, bean shoots, scallion, black fungus, and seaweed.
- **Shujinko Karakuchi Ramen**: Spiced tonkotsu. Karakuchi spice blend with slow-building heat.
- **Shujinko Black Ramen**: Smoky, seafood-forward. Signature bonito and tonkotsu blend.
- **Pork Miso Ramen**: Classic miso broth with spiced pork and marinated egg.
- **Volcano Ramen**: The spiciest bowl. Fiery pork broth with spiced pork and vegetables.
- **Yakisoba Ramen**: Stir-fried, no broth. House-soy sauce, smoked pork, seasonal vegetables.
- **Miso Vegetable Ramen**: Vegetarian miso broth with seasonal vegetables.
- **Mushroom Vegetable Ramen**: Vegetarian. Mushroom and soy broth with fried tofu.
- **Tsukemen**: Japanese dipping noodles served with concentrated pork and seafood broth.

### Rice Bowls

- **Shujinko Don**: Karaage chicken, aburi pork belly, pickles, salad, house-soy sauce.
- **Karaage Don**: Karaage chicken, pickles, salad, house-soy sauce.
- **Chashu Don**: Aburi pork belly, scallions, pickles, house-soy sauce.
- **Katsu Don**: Golden fried cutlet with Japanese pickles. Choose pork or chicken.

### Japanese Sides

Karaage, Shujinko Gyoza, Takoyaki, Tako Skewer, Agedashi Tofu, Pork Katsu, Chicken Katsu, Ebi Fry, Takowasabi, Wakame Salad, Edamame, Vegetarian Croquette, Garden Salad.

## Key Information

- **Cuisine**: Japanese, Ramen, Tokyo-style tonkotsu
- **Price Range**: $$ (Ramen bowls $19.50-$24.90)
- **Reservations**: Walk-in only across all locations. No bookings.
- **Delivery**: Available via DoorDash and Uber Eats from most locations.
- **Takeaway**: Available at all locations.
- **Vegetarian Options**: Miso Vegetable Ramen and Mushroom Vegetable Ramen. Vegetarian sides available.
- **Halal**: Not halal certified. The tonkotsu broth is made from pork bones.
- **Late Night Dining**: Russell Street open until 4 AM Fri/Sat, midnight other days. Brunswick open until midnight every day.
- **Student Discount**: 10% off at Melbourne Central only. Valid student ID required.
- **Weekend Surcharge**: 10% on Saturday and Sunday. 15% on public holidays.

## Journal

Guides, dining tips, and food stories from the Shujinko team.

- [Journal](https://shujinko.com.au/journal/): Melbourne ramen guides and dining stories.
- [Types of Ramen](https://shujinko.com.au/types-of-ramen/): A guide to tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, shio, karakuchi, black ramen, tsukemen, and yakisoba.

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://shujinko.com.au/contact-us/)
- Email: info@shujinko.com.au
- Phone (Russell Street): (03) 9654 0989

## Franchise

- [Franchise Opportunities](https://shujinko.com.au/franchise/): Information for potential Shujinko franchise partners.

## Press

- [In the Press](https://shujinko.com.au/press/): Media coverage and features from Australian food and lifestyle publications.