Comments on: No. 1 Star for Lunch – Ichiban Boshi, Bondi Junction

By: joey@FoodiePop

joey@FoodiePop — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:57:41 +0000

Have been to the TGV one, and it’s quite good. Will have to try the BJ one to see if there’s a difference.

By: The Ninja

The Ninja — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:28:36 +0000

Hi Simon!

(lol “Hi The Ninja!” looks so funny sometimes i wish that were actually my name sigh.)

I went with the missus to Ichiban TGV to have some ice-cream (their green-tea is pretty sweet stuff) and ended up having to get a whole meal. So that was rather lame.

@Yuki: do what I’m doing. Ninja-stalking. Heh heh.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:39:33 +0000

Hi Yuki! Well, there are a number of ways, some of which you’re already doing. Commenting on other ppls blogs so that they get to know that you’re out there. Twitter and/or Facebook is another. Once ppl get to know you, meeting up is just bound to happen. Whether it be PR type things e.g. Truffle Fest in Canberra, some Sydney bloggers are ex-Canberrans etc. Once you get involved, it’s really just a matter of time :)

Hi The Ninja! I’ve never had an issue getting a seat at Bondi Junction, though the store is about half the size of the city one. I would argue that the ramen is better there too but that’s just a personal observation. I tend to go to lunch late (at least after 1pm) so your experience there may be different to mine.

The minimum order thing, though doesn’t sound welcoming, it’s not something I take issue with as the cheapest bowl of ramen is $8.50 anyways. I do see your point however.

Never been to Tonton before. It’s on my to-try list though :)

By: The Ninja

The Ninja — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:07:13 +0000

What are the crowds like at the Bondi outlet? Because I went past the Galeries Victoria shop and (as usual) I would’ve needed a chaingun to get in fast.

I also never liked the $8-minimum-order thing. Especially when I was informed about this with a finger stabbed at the tiny disclaimer of the menu. Much prefer Tonton for my ramen cravings : )

By: Yuki

Yuki — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:36:39 +0000

wow…gatherings sound fun.
sadly i am in Canberra. which sucks..
i mean…the fact that it’s 3 hours away!
so how can i get to know other bloggers?

By: Yuki

Yuki — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:26:33 +0000

Since i’m a poor student..i only have a 50mm f/1.8 =P
i guess that will do for now!! – can’t wait until i get my first job and spend my first salary on amazing lenses and lotsa FOOD!

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:02:43 +0000

Hi Yuki! Thanks for the suggestion of Flute. Will have to look into it if I’m ever in the area.

The camera I use is the Canon 500D with an 50mm f/1.4 prime lens.

The 50mm lens are quite popular for food photos and are reasonably priced, depending on what you go for. I’ve seen some people go with the 35mm lens as well.

Hi Katherine! As with the suggestion by Yas, have you tried the miso based ramen with butter? Something I’m going to be trying the next time I go for ramen.

Hi Lorraine! The ramen is good. I’d say that Ryo’s has it with texture though. However, I find their soups somewhat on the salty side. Also, Ichiban is more readily available, at least with the places that I tend to be around.

Hi Iron Chef Shellie! Hope you’re able to get around to some! :)

Know of any good ramen places in Melbourne?

Hi Maria! I’m a big fan of ramen myself so I couldn’t agree more! :)

By: Maria@TheGourmetChallenge

Maria@TheGourmetChallenge — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:27:21 +0000

oh yum, Ramen! theres nothing better than a good old bowl of hot Ramen! I want some now!

By: Iron Chef Shellie

Iron Chef Shellie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:56:00 +0000

YUMMMMM!!!
I haven’t had miso for ages… and with ramen… om nomnomnom…

Think I’ll be having that this week if I can!

By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:27:27 +0000

How is the actaul ramen? The actual texture of the ramen is veyr important to me and why Ryo’s just cannot be beat.