Vegan
Japanese

Branch of fully vegan ramen restaurant from Japan. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Thu-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun.


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22 Reviews

First Review by YURIEEEEEEE

SadBearSoup

Points +199

Vegan
24 Oct 2025

Delicious!

Huge menu, all vegan and onion and garlic free. We all had different dishes and enjoyed them all. Can’t wait to visit again

Pros: Huge menu

nickdavid16

Points +53

Vegan
10 Oct 2025

Fantastic authentic Japanese

Fantastic Japanese restaurant in the heart of Sydney central CBD. The food is incredibly delicious, authentic Japanese. We had two types of ramen, gyoza, rice and wonderful fresh drinks, matcha with strawberry puree and fresh sparkling yuzu. The staff and manager are extremely friendly and attentive. So wonderful to have a Vegan/plant-based Japanese restaurant in Sydney.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere

EmiEats

Points +1020

Vegan
06 Oct 2025

Towzen Sydney – A New Vegan Ramen Favourite

Towzen has quickly become my top pick for vegan ramen in Sydney since the closure of Lonely Mouth in Newtown. I’m genuinely excited to return and explore more of the menu!

For around $80, I enjoyed a delicious spread:

• Truffle Ramen: A luxurious bowl with a truffle-infused walnut mylk broth that’s rich, earthy, and deeply comforting. The umami hit was perfect for a chilly evening—pure soul food.

• Yaki-Gyoza (6 pcs): Crispy, golden dumplings filled with a savory veggie mix. These were so tasty they had me doing a little happy dance between bites.

• Japanese Soymylk Pudding: Silky house-made pudding topped with kuromitsu (Japanese black sugar syrup). Honestly, this outshines both Vietnamese tofu pudding with ginger syrup and Chinese tau fu fa—so smooth and flavorful.

• Premium Kyoto Uji Matcha Strawberry Latte (Iced): A refreshing blend of vibrant Uji matcha and house-made strawberry purée. Easily one of the best strawberry matchas I’ve had—if only the cup were bigger! My straw did break halfway through, but the staff kindly replaced it. I’d definitely grab this as a takeaway if I’m nearby in the CBD.

Pros: Not too far of a walk from Wynyard station, Superb customer service, Delicious Japanese food with great vibes

Cons: May have to wait in queue at night as it gets busy, On the pricey end however worth the splurge

Flume

Points +510

Vegan
04 Oct 2025

Perfect

I love how there are like 6 ramen options, and they all seem to be fully original creations from the ground up.
I got the basic tan tan ramen because I wanted a safe option to compare other ramens I have had to, and it was perfect 10/10.

If I went back I would go for something bolder like the green curry ramen, because I trust it to be good

Pros: Everything was amazing

Kittybiscuit

Points +9426

Vegan
18 Sep 2025

Fabulous ramen

I booked a trip to Sydney when I saw this place had opened as we don’t have fully vegan ramen in Melbourne. We arrived early as they don’t take bookings Thurs to Sun. Got a seat easily although it was filling up when we left just before 6. I ordered the Si Chuan Tan Tan Men.
It was the perfect sized serving and I enjoyed the sesame, and peanut flavouring in oat milk. The vegetables included were great and the mildly spicy suited me. I also ordered Okra With House-Made Olive Oil Based Yuzu Mayo which was really nice.

My partner ordered the green curry ramen which he enjoyed. I ordered the sparkling strawberry and matcha as a drink. Very refreshing.

Worth the trip to Sydney.

Pros: Fully vegan, The flavours of the ramen

tjn1992

Points +236

Vegan
04 Sep 2025

Fantastic authentic Japanese food close to CBD

The venue was beautiful. Had a very relaxed atmosphere. Staff were very nice. I tried the Si Chuan Tan Tan Men and the Yaki-Gyoza. Both were fantastic! Keen to come back to try the other options on the menu.

Teriyaki_Tofu

Points +171

Vegan
28 Aug 2025

Outstanding vegan ramen 🍜

Absolutely delicious vegan Japanese, could not fault anything. When we arrived the line was very long and we ended up having to wait around an hour and a half (arrived at 6:40pm on a Thursday), luckily we weren’t in any rush and it was absolutely worth the wait. In our group of four we had the tantanmen, truffle and mushroom ramen and the karaage lion’s mane set, as well as okra, gyoza, green tea and black sesame lattes. The tantanmen and truffle ramens were standouts but everything was incredible, would love to return.

tardis3

29 Aug 2025

We also waited 90 minutes tonight but we were determined to try them out. Despite the wait we enjoyed our meal

AAM

Points +61

Vegan
15 Aug 2025

Authentic Japanese but vegan!

Loved all aspects of this - food, atmosphere, service. The Lion’s mane karaage was my favourite.

Pros: So polite service , Delicious , Fast

MrSteve

Points +115

Vegan
06 Aug 2025

Very tasty ramen

Nice ambience. Very tasty food. Recommend the Si Chuan Tan Tan Men. My friend had the Hemp Charcoal Soy Mylk Ramen which was recommended by the waiter. I preferred mine - whereas the Charcoal one was nice, but a bit too rich. Yaki Gyoza were nice too.

Pros: All vegan menu, Nice ambience, Friendly waiter

Cons: Large tables, so may have to share, Slightly pricy, but worth it

Jalan333

Points +559

Vegan
21 Jul 2025

Delicious new Japanese Ramen

New Japanese vegan place on Kent St, CBD. Delicious and good quality. Not the cheapest. $28/35 for Ramen.
Several ramens and great for working lunches or celebrations.
I had the Truffle Ramen.

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-21

Pros: Many ramen and drink choices , Spacious and new, Excellent quality

BronteM

Points +432

Vegan
19 Jul 2025

Awesome New Option in the CBD

This restaurant is located in a gorgeous heritage listed building in the CBD. The interior is beautifully decorated and has a lovely, relaxed vibe.
They offer a fully vegan menu, which is very difficult to choose from! I ended up trying the hemp charcoal soy milk ramen, which was so rich, and tasted incredible. My partner got the truffle ramen which was honestly out of this world. They also have a range of house-made drinks to try.
I absolutely loved it here, and I'm very excited to return to try some of the other dishes. It's on the pricier side, but the meal was very fulfilling, and you can tell that everything is prepared with love.
We also had a lovely chat with the owner after our meal. I highly recommend it!

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-19

Pros: Pasta straws!

FreyjaWarwick

Points +26

Vegan
18 Jul 2025

Yummy vegan Ramen

The ambience was very nice and calming! We had the si chuan tan tan ramen and the charcoal soy mylk ramen. They were both delicious and great portion sizes! The broth was so smooth and had great depth. Highly recommend going here and so great to have so many choices!!

CloudyClaudi

Points +497

Vegan
17 Jul 2025

100% delicious

Just wow; the decor, the friendly staff, the vibe and omg the food. Everything is beautifully presented, fresh and super tasty.

They also have fun drinks like strawberry matcha.

Even if you do not like ramen there are plenty of dishes to choose from.

The unagi is to die for.

This place is great for a work lunch, a quick bite in the evening or a date night.

Pros: Fully vegan, Tasty food, Very friendly staff

coolridge

Points +20

Vegan
17 Jul 2025

Excellent Japanese food

Had a great experience, staff friendly and helpful, food fresh and delicious!

Pros: Sparkling strawberry matcha drink, Cold Sesame Tofu - sauce delicious , Hot Charcoal black sesame latte

sophiedav

Points +30

Vegan
13 Jul 2025

Brilliant vegan Ramen in the heart of the CBD

Attentive and warm service from the staff, beautiful venue and food - every element has definitely had so much time, care and attention to detail put into it. The Lion’s Mane in the Karaage set was divine, Thai Green Curry was so flavourful and the eggplant in that was the softest I’ve had! The sparkling iced Matcha was so refreshing, too. Absolutely reasonably priced for the quality and level of service. Will come back here, for sure!

Pros: Staff warmness, Flavours of the meal and drinks, Quality of food and drinks

GrayHorwitz

Points +2105

Vegan
12 Jul 2025

Nicer option in the city

3.5* for me. Had a good time with tasty ramen. The ramen broths were deep and layered. Why 3.5 stars? Well, I’m value focused. So while the food was lovely, I personally prefer other places. If you don’t mind paying more for fancier food (and only moderate portions) this is a nice spot. Glad this exists for higher paying folks but I can’t justify making this a common place to visit, personally. Hope they do well!

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-12

Nmack

Points +40

Vegan
12 Jul 2025

Amazing vegan ramen

Incredible ramen great ambience, warm and welcoming place highly recommend for anyone needing a good food spot

SophiaMT

Points +285

Vegan
11 Jul 2025

Transported to Kyoto!

Having been to Towzen in Kyoto, I was beyond delighted to see a location opening in Sydney! The setting is gorgeous, the service is fantastic, and the food is phenomenal. We got the TanTan ramen and the karaage which were both delicious - warming, filling, and good portions. It's worth stopping by if you're in the city and looking for vegan eats but even more worth the trip in! 🍜

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-11

matt.bdnl

Points +40

Vegan
11 Jul 2025

Exceptional vegan ramen spot

The ramen and karaage were delicious! The staff were super friendly and the location is perfect for a work lunch or after work dinner. CBD was in dire need of more vegan choices so I’m so glad Towzen is here now!

Pros: Delicious ramen and drinks , Great location , Lovely staff

Belle247

Points +20

Vegan
11 Jul 2025

100/10

Absolutely loved this place! A fully vegan Japanese restaurant that’s not only delicious but also warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was so relaxing—it felt like the perfect place to unwind over a great meal. I had the green curry ramen and a strawberry matcha, and both were absolutely incredible. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food and the service. I’ll definitely be back to try the entire menu. A must-visit for anyone who loves plant-based dining with authentic Japanese flavours!

RiahM

Points +46

Vegan
10 Jul 2025

Vegan ramen in Sydney CBD

Amazing to have a 100% vegan ramen place in Sydney CBD that’s already popular in Kyoto. We tried the tan tan men ramen and the truffle ramen. Both were lovely and really fresh but the depth of flavour of the tan tan men tipped it for me.
The staff were really helpful and the decor is understated but beautiful in a Japanese way.

Pros: Lots of ramen options, Simple but classic decor, Friendly staff

YURIEEEEEEE

Points +484

Vegan
09 Jul 2025

100% Vegan Ramen store from KYOTO, JAPAN🍜🍥

I was excited for TOWZEN to open in Sydney. It was a lovely building with a modern Japanese interior and a very nice atmosphere.

All the staff were kind and friendly.

The ramen was very tasty.

The Matsumashroom soy sauce ramen I ordered was topped with large sautéed oyster mushrooms and sliced tomatoes.
The toppings were fragrant and the soup was full of flavor, with a mild taste of kelp and soy sauce.

The TOWZEN Soymylk Ramen my partner ordered looked the same as the Ramen that we had at the Kyoto TOWZEN shop.
It was topped with yuba and Japanese pepper(Zanthoxylum piperitum). It was great to be able to eat authentic ramen made with Japanese ingredients!

We will definitely be back soon.
🍜

GOCHISOUSAMA DESHITA💚




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