Manpuku まんぷく

It is a small counter-style spot tucked inside Village by the Grange with no signage on McCaul. Walk in and expect a wait at lunch peak rather than a booking system.

No, the owner has said the kitchen cannot support proper ramen. The menu centres on udon noodles, rice bowls and takoyaki instead.

Vegetarian options are part of the menu alongside the beef and curry noodle dishes. Ask at the counter if you want help picking a meat-free dish.

It is a budget lunch spot with most diners landing between ten and twenty dollars a person. Small sides like takoyaki and daily soup are priced in the few-dollar range.