Hakata Gensuke is a Japanese Ramen restaurant franchise headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.[1][2][3][4] It is an Australian subsidiary of a larger Japanese ramen brand, Ikkousha.[1]

Hakata Gensuke
Address113 Russell St
Melbourne
Australia
Opened2014
Website
https://gensuke.com.au

It is owned by the restaurateur and chef Kousuke Yoshimura.

Description edit

The venue is located on Russell St, in Melbourne's CBD. The ramen served is of the Fukuoka, tonkotsu variety. Three broths are served; tonkotsu, black sesame tonkotsu, and the spicy 'god fire'. Four textures of noodle are served, and black fungus and bamboo shoots serve as toppings. The master broth is prepared over a 12-hour period.[1][2]

The noodles at the restaurant are made in Melbourne.[1]

History edit

In 2017, the chain set up a location in East Victoria Park, Western Australia. Prior to its opening, its chefs were trained in Melbourne and Japan.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Yeap, Sue (14 September 2017). "Global ramen chain Hakata Gensuke opens in East Victoria Park, Perth". The West Australian.
  2. ^ a b Witton, Patrick (13 October 2014). "Just Open: Hakata Gensuke". The Age.
  3. ^ "How Does Gensuke Hakata Rate?". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  4. ^ Nair, Sonia (15 June 2023). "Everybody loves ramen, and here's 10 of Melbourne's best to try". The Age.