Restaurant
NAO Japanese Ramen
191/580 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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191/580 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Slurp proper Japanese ramen in the Perth CBD, built on springy noodles made fresh in-house. A long-standing fixture on Hay Street, this bustling shop keeps city workers fed with swift counter ordering and bubbling bowls. Fans lean on the spicy miso ramen topped with tender slices of pork and seasoned egg, while Hokkaido-style purists customize with extra butter and corn.
- House-Made Noodles: Noodles are crafted on premises for a distinct springy texture and chewy bite.
- Quick Counter Ordering: Guests queue and order upfront at the counter, ensuring fast bowl turnover for city lunches.
- Customizable Regional Broths: Deep miso, shio, and shoyu bases can be customized with spiced broth or additions like butter corn.
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Why Choose NAO Japanese Ramen
Why diners choose NAO Japanese Ramen for authentic noodles and swift CBD dining
House-Made Springy Noodles
Nao crafts its ramen noodles fresh in-house to achieve a signature springy, silky chew that balances rich broths.
The noodles are made in-house and are perfectly springy and silky.
Yuka Goodson Rich Broths with Tender Pork
Carefully balanced broths and tender slices of pork deliver satisfying depth across every bowl.
The ramen was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. I especially loved the tender slices of pork served right in the broth.
Lina Meier Speedy Lunch Break Turnover
Quick turnover and efficient service allow Perth CBD workers to grab a hot, satisfying lunch during tight break times.
The space is small and often full, but turnover is quick and staff are super efficient. Not a spot to linger, but ideal for a quick, flavour-packed lunch.
Deanna Gomez Convenient Central CBD Location
Centrally situated on Hay Street, Nao is an accessible go-to for a fast and hearty meal in downtown Perth.
One of the most delicious ramen spots in Perth is located in the CBD and gets quite busy during lunchtime.
Jane Nguyễn Authentic Japan-Level Flavors
Ramen prepared with dedicated craft captures the genuine seasoning and intensity of iconic Japanese noodle shops.
I have to say they flavor here was the closest thing to what we enjoyed in Japan.
Alex Pereira Atmospheric Open Kitchen Craft
Diners enjoy a vibrant setting watching the head chef work on each bowl with focused culinary care.
From the host to the waitress and the head chef, everyone was very active. I especially loved watching the head chef prepare the meals.
Charlene Mc Michael Banogon
Most popular items
Authentic Japanese ramen bowls featuring house-made noodles and balanced broths
Miso ramen
Miso ramen: absolutely delicious I don’t know how to explain the flavour but it’s just great.
jeff sus Shoyu ramen
NAO is my go-to ramen!! I highly recommend the shoyu! they've absolutely perfected the broth!
Teddy (Ted) Spicy miso ramen
I went with the spicy miso ramen and added a seasoned egg — broth was deep and rich, and the noodles had that lovely chewy bite.
Deanna Gomez Shio ramen
We tried the shio and shoyu ramen, both were authentic and so delicious.
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Before you head over
Practical tips on ordering, timing, and customization for your visit
Order at the counter before seating
Expect to queue and place your order upfront at the front counter before being directed to your table.
Plan around peak lunch rush
The dining space fills quickly during the CBD lunch peak, but efficient staff maintain fast turnover for a speedy meal.
Customize your bowl toppings
Diners can tailor their bowls to personal taste, such as requesting ramen without seaweed or adding extra spice.
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