Rising Sun Workshop

Ramen restaurant · Newtown

Rising Sun Workshop

Ramen restaurant · Newtown

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1C Whateley St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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Asian-fusion ramen, katsu burgers, coffee in bike workshop  

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1C Whateley St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia Get directions

+61 2 9550 3891
risingsunworkshop.com
@rising_sun_workshop

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Rising Sun Workshop, Newtown, Sydney, Australia - Coffee Shop/Café Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Motorcycle-workshop-meets-cafe The vibe Alternative The crowd Bike fans and foodies The coffee Local brews The food Asian savories"

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"Following the lead of mixed-use space Deus ex Machina in Camperdown, Rising Sun is a motorcycle workshop cum café and restaurant built for the Newtown community. That means garage space with tools and repair bays for members as well as regular workshops (one just for women), art events, and a public night ride on the last Tuesday of the month. Then there’s the rustic-chic café that whips up Asian-fusion cuisine that’s as rootsy and beautiful as the bikes. Come in the morning for breakfast ramen—bacon, roasted tomatoes, and a fried egg floating in bone broth—and a Japanese twist on a bloody mary. Then return for creative tapas and share plates in the evening complemented by a stellar list of Australian beers and wines."

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15 Best Coffee Shops in Sydney | Condé Nast Traveler

"When only a Japanese cafe above a motorcycle workshop will do, head to inner-west Newtown. The airy, plant-dotted café occupies the top floor of a two-story former hardware store on a quiet side street, frequented by bikers and Asian food lovers. Order coffee from regional roasters in all its guises, including hot or iced filter coffee, iced latte, affogato (Workshop-blend coffee over Enmore’s Cow & The Moon gelato), and Fizzy Bubblers (espresso, sparkling, and lime). When you need a bite, go for Korean-influenced Breakfast Bibimbap (with egg yolk, kimchi, and rice) or savor the panko eggplant or pork katsu burgers with gyoza dumplings." - Sophie Davies

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Mengxi Yang

Google
Tried the light ramen here and overall had a good experience. The broth was rich and flavorful, though slightly on the greasy side. The noodles were firm with a satisfying bite, which balanced well with the heaviness of the soup. The restaurant has a unique industrial interior with motorcycle-themed decor — very distinctive and adds to the atmosphere. A solid spot for those who enjoy bold ramen flavors in a stylish, edgy setting.

JK Yang

Google
Staffs are super nice and kind. Both light and dark ramen are delicious. Personally I prefer dark better myself, due to the rich soup. And strongly recommend their sticky date pudding. The best sticky date pudding I have ever had without any exaggeration.

Joel

Google
We were wanting to go here for some time, and finally made it. We figured a solid winters day needed a nice hot ramen. We were not disappointed. Friendly staff and greeting from the front of house. Great atmos and also cx (look inside the bowls, the walls, and the lights) you'll know what I mean. Good prices too. Will come back. We also bought a bag of coffee too.

Truddy Cheung

Google
Casually walked in to have a coffee and it turned out to be a nice Japanese themed mid morning snack. Great coffee too. Service is genuine and personable. Cool interiors with bike workshop.

Sam Y

Google
Visited Rising Sun Workshop out of curiosity for its unique concept—a motorcycle workshop combined with a restaurant. I came with no expectations for the food, but was pleasantly surprised by some of the dishes. We started with the Okonomi Fries—the name is a little misleading, as they’re not your typical French fries, but they ended up being the highlight of the night. Packed with flavour and texture, they really stood out. The karaage chicken was served in larger pieces than usual, but the meat was juicy and well-cooked inside. We also tried the Darkness ramen. Unfortunately, this didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The broth was quite light and lacked the richness I expected, and the shiitake mushroom topping had an overpowering vinegar tang that threw the balance off. Overall, Rising Sun Workshop is worth visiting for the cool, laid-back vibe and the unique setting—but if you’re going specifically for the ramen, it might not be for everyone.

Yichao Su

Google
Cool place for ramen with the surprising sounds of motorbikes being overhauled acting as your favourite white noise. The ramen (light broth) had a powerful smoky flavour; if you enjoy that, it was a great bowl.

Paul_Striple

Google
It is a unique restaurant that combines great food and a motorbike workshop. You can work on your bike, have a meal, or both. Great idea. The staff were great, as was the food and coffee.

Fiona Green

Google
I had The Light- great tastes and textures. So good. Every element was a delight. Pork was very tender and just the right amount of salty. Subtle intriguing flavours in the broth. Come, you won't regret it.
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Leafy F.

Yelp
I was looking for a place that catered to my food allergies, and Rising Sun did not disappoint with their gluten free ramen option. The kitchen was knowledgeable about ingredients and service was friendly. They also make the best chai I have ever had! A perfect drink on a rainy day.

Kim B.

Yelp
It's a pretty interesting concept and good on them for thinking of it. Half decent Japanese food and pretty good coffee in a relaxed setting overlooking a workshop with diverse projects happening below. It makes for a surprisingly good atmosphere and it's definitely worth a visit.
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Kim L.

Yelp
We always come here and we're never disappointed. I always get the light Ramen and my partner gets the dark one. It has a very clean taste and it'd quite a good serving. Relatively priced for this area however it is a bit hard you find if you're not from around here. It's tucked behind an alley way and it also doubles as a bike workshop!
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Alicia L.

Yelp
whoever thought of putting a ramen bar in a motorcycle repair shop? but it WORKS. like a dream. really good, intricate ramen (albeit with kinda heavy broth) and interesting gruff cozy vibes. also seems to have coffee and alcohol, though didn't try. also they let me chill here to facetime for two hours on their wifi, so that's a plus. located on a quiet side street, tucked so it's a bit hard to find -- look for the garage doors.
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Adam P.

Yelp
Went here for ramen and came away loving everything about this place. It's a cafe with a twist. Food is heavily Asian inspired and I loved the ramen and the pork katsu burger. The ramen was a luscious broth, but not tonkotsu. And that's a good thing as it's nice to have reasonably thick ramen broth which isn't tonkotsu. The burger was amazing. The hint of wasabi was nice, but I could have doubled that for a real sinus hit. The pork was super crispy and super tasty. Coffee here was good as well. I'd be happy to drop in for a coffee on its own if I was between meals. But at meal time, I'd be happy to come here every day of the week.
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Angus Y.

Yelp
As far as positive reviews go this one is hollered from the top of a mountain. Rising Sun (if you don't already know) is first and foremost a facility for DIY motorbike owner/mechanics to maintain, build, or rebuild their machinery vintage or new. The community facilitates workshops to teach newcomers, and regularly hold "ladies only wrench nights", and motorcycle themed movie screenings (like mad max, easy rider, etc). Then comes the Cafe component. A kitchen of friendly chefs prepare an ever-evolving menu of Japanese inspired dishes. These are pared with a variety of local and craft beers on tap, and excellent coffee. Rising Sun is a perfect centrally located hub for you to spend a whole weekend, a few hours, or passing through takeaway coffee. The staff are legends too. Keep it up everyone. You'll see be back there soon
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Cara P.

Yelp
Delicious ramen right next door to home. But not your typical noodle stop. Motorcycles, modern, stylish, friendly. They're vegetarian and vegan friendly too. And they've got good wine. The morning coffee is damn fine too. I'm looking forward to plenty of meals and good times here. :)
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Gavin L.

Yelp
Really interesting environment with bomb ass ramen! It's cool to be in a place that wants to combine food with experience. I had the breakfast ramen with bacon and roasted tomato. I made a tentative decision and was not disappointed. The creativity of the food was a great complement to the creative environment.

Katherine S.

Yelp
Love the food. Love the staff. They've been a saviour during isolation but so nice to get their warm hospitality again at the restaurant. A hidden gem! And feel very looked after.
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B J.

Yelp
Great cafe and community bike workshop. Amazing ramen and great customer service! This business is an inspiration to those following their passion with good food and beverage, good community conscience and willingness to share.

Jennifer A.

Yelp
One of our favorite places while visiting in Sydney. Breakfast Ramen was amazing.