This Japanese-inspired eatery transforms into ‘Bar Wamen’ by day serving up steaming bowls of ramen from 12pm to 3pm seven days. Regular specials often venture outside of standard ramen repertoire. Think Hawaian ramen with chicken broth, dashi, soy Japanese fish cake, soy egg and charcoal-grilled beef flank with sky and ginger glaze. You’ll find the classics too. 216–218 Elizabeth St, Hobart; barwaizakaya.com.

The spicy raman is a menu highlight at Komatsu featuring a spicy broth, crispy fried chicken, egg, sweet corn and menma (lacto-fermented bamboo shoots). Also try the chicken ramen for a Japanese take on chicken and corn soup with a delicate soy broth, sweet corn, menma seaweed, soft-boiled egg and fresh radish. 196 Davey St, South Hobart; komatsujapanese.com.au.

A lunchtime-only bowl of Spicy Tan Tan Ramen at this seaside Japanese restaurant is a true pleasure, with Tasmanian pork mince, soft-boiled egg, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, spring onion, seaweed and a heart-starting chilli spiked broth. Add black garlic oil for an extra kick. Vegos should try the Goma Ramen with vegetarian mince; vegan egg-free noodles also available on request. 23 Beach Rd, Kingston Beach; pankochan.com.au.

You’ll find soul-warming bowls of ramen at this hidden gem. Choose from six different flavours, from the original pork broth, Tsukemen or the creamy miso; each bowl of goodness is a flavourful journey. Spice levels are adjustable and vegetarian options are available. There’s also an option to add extra toppings – extra braised pork or seaweed anyone? 17–19 Wellington St, Launceston; gatsugatsu.com.au.

This roving vegan breakfast ramen is somewhat of an institution at Hobart’s Sunday Farmgate Market. With a shiitake mushroom broth base, it’s full to the brim with buckwheat noodles, Tunnel Hill mushrooms, miso tare, house-made kimchi and seasonal vegetables, topped with black garlic and chilli oil. Add a pastured soft-boiled egg from Rise and Shine Farm, if you please. Various locations; orlandoplenty.com.