The motto at Yasaka is “No Ramen, No Life”, which accurately sums up how seriously the team take the preparation and service of this traditional Japanese staple. Born in 2014 in Sydney, Yasaka is one the city’s founding fathers of local ramen dens, and the signature Tonkotsu broth has helped build a growing cult following ever since. Made with pork bones and water, the hugely popular broth is slowly simmered for hours through a two-step cooking process, developing a complex flavour profile before being served. Three different types of noodles are made fresh daily on site, and new dishes are introduced regularly to warrant an endless joyful ramen appreciation.