Ryo’s Noodles

The verdict

Some say that Ryo's Noodles, in Crows Nest, is the only establishment in Sydney to serve authentic Tokyo-style ramen. Others will debate that, but in any case, the noodles here are damn good. The no-fuss, in-and-out restaurant on bustling Falcon Street is open for lunch and dinner every day but Wednesday, but get in early: such is the freshness of their offering that they'll often close by 8pm when they run out.