Comments on: Ichi-ban Boshi – TGV, Sydney

By: Rafael

Rafael — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:41:54 +0000

Hey people,
I had the Tantanmen soup while I was working in Sydney 2005. I haven’t been to many Ramen places but that Tantanmen Soup was spectacular. I couldn’t find another place for Tantanmen like that.
maybe things have changed, then i was luky

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:51:56 +0000

YES! The gyoza at Ichiban Boshi is wonderful. It is the best gyoza that I have tasted in Sydney yet.. or maybe I haven’t been to the better places. But I must say I do love their gyozas. Perfect every time. And yes, I do think the bondi chain does make their food better.

By: Billy

Billy — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:50:08 +0000

@Forager: It is my first time there, so yeah will have to go back and try something else. The tantanmen probably not the wise option to judge IchiBan Boshi at early stage. @Lilia: The bondi has moved location, so I think is the same one. Cold roast pork doesnt sound good at all, will give the TGV version a try, thank you! @yewenyi: Or even earlier than 11.30 would be better. @steven: well according to this website, http://www.worldramen.net/Varietion/chinesenoodles.html , it is actually a dish derived from Sze Chuan. I think the taiwanese is Zha Jiang Mian u talking about... same thing using pork mince i guess.. but not in broth. @shez: Yeah the cappuccino is interesting to say the least. I want to get a bag of matcha now so i can make it at home!

By: shez

shez — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:37 +0000

ohhh i love the green tea cappucino! (tip 1/3 of the syrup in, let SuperDanny drink the rest...) And sad about the tantanmen. i tend to get the very spicy ramen when i go there - sour and hot! shez’s last blog post - suze's frootie housewarming

By: steven

steven — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:32:21 +0000

I thought tantanmen is taiwanese?

By: yewenyi

yewenyi — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:47:46 +0000

I have had good food experiences at ichi-ban in the TVG, and it is good to get there before 11:30 am. just don’t tell anyone, right?

By: Lilia

Lilia — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:13:34 +0000

I tried the Ichiban-boshi in Bondi. There are 2 of them actually (said my friend, I'm not sure if she was lost or there actually 2 of these in Bondi). I tried the one closer to station, sadly it doesn't live up to the TGV one. I like the roast prok better in TGV as it's hot and melt-in-mouth. The one in Bondi were served cold and doesn't even melt-in-mouth kind. Also there is no green tea capuccino. Lilia’s last blog post - The Eveleigh Market

By: Forager

Forager — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:31:16 +0000

Ah. A shame about your experience. I took a friend there recently and they were disappointed and preferred the Menya ramen instead. But it's so convenient and good for Thursday night shopping fuel! Forager’s last blog post - Masterchef Australia: The Martini Club battle

By: Billy

Billy — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:05:41 +0000

@Simon: The gyoza is actually surprisingly good, the ramen not so good. But I will go back to the TGV one for sure and try other flavour ramen to give a fair judgement. @aptronym: Yeah I am with you, usually I prefer the chinese version dumplings, but this is one of the best gyoza I've had. @Helen (GrabYourFork): I don't know, the "cino" bit is still not quite right! I wondering I can ask for some tapioca peals with it :P @Yas: I know, the soup was not right and I just couldn't bring myself to eat and drink it all! I think the problem is the Tantanmen itself but perhaps not the restaurant. I definitely will give the Aburi Chasu a try next time when I am there. And Bondi is sure on the must try! @FFichiban: Yeah I can't say since is my first and only time there. And I didn't go for the normal version ramen but instead tried the Chinese fusion Tantanmen which is a mistake. Will go back and give other version a try for sure. @ange: Oh never heard of HIyashi Chuka, I will see whether it is still on the menu. Thanks for the recommendations! @Peter G: It is not bad. Unless you like green tea, I know some people don't and will find it strange to drink. @Howard: Cool, definitely will give the bondi branch a try. Yeah love Jap drinks, especially the soft drink, so many choices! :P @Miss Honey: Yeah mine tantanmen was bit salty too... my mouth was bit numb afterwards. Just feel so gritty, and greasy, and weird... @Betty: I am more than happy to eat any bowl of ramen with no trouble, just the aftertaste that really bugs me. I would go back and give other versions a try for sure. @Rilsta: Thanks Rilsta for dropping by.

By: Rilsta

Rilsta — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:49:46 +0000

I just discovered your fabulous food blog and wanted to commend you on your awesome photos! Every photo is perfect! Your reviews and recipes are great too. Rilsta’s last blog post - Review: New Royal Garden, Glen Waverley