Makanai Ramen Noodle House - Chatswood

I don't mind the food here. They have a few different options besides the ramen. I don't really like the spoon they give with the ramen though. My friend really loved these sweet rice balls they used to make but they stopped making them and my friend was sad for a week i think.

I visited Makana, in Hawker Lane Chatswood Westfield, a little while back. When Hawker Lane opened this place had queues galore and I finally managed to get in when it was a little quieter. It's a fantastic dark wooden interior and I loved siting in the venue to eat. It's a little oasis removed from shopping centre towards the back of Hawker Lane. I only managed a small lunch for one but ordered the miso and pork bone broth ramen with teriyaki chicken. Fantastic deal they offer four choices for broth. Pork bone, chicken and soy, chicken and miso and pork bone and broth. I tried out the miso and pork bone broth because I had never had it before and I quite enjoyed it quite a strong flavour like a heavy miso. The teriyaki chicken on the side is very hard to mess up and it was as delightful as you would imagine. The patronage has settled down quite a lot in Hawker Lane as a whole but the meal game is still strong. As a food area Chatswood is impressive and Asian heavy, Hawker Lane offers many treats worthy of feasting, Makanai among them.

Best Ramen I've had in Sydney... and I've had a lot of ramen. Service was quick, friendly and helpful. Vast, private, and intimate dining area.

While the ramen here is not the best ramen I've had, it is still up there. A bowl of ramen for me should always be like a warm and friendly hug and this place definitely fits that bill. I visited Makanai with my boyfriend for our first date, so it has a special place in my heart. I'd love to come back and try more of their menu!

Tried the Tan Tan Ramen, the broth was excellent. Wasn't blow your head off spicy but did make me sweat which is a good sign. The needle was well cooked and had a good bite.. Only complain would be to and some more chashu..