Sydney’s search for the best ramen in 2026 just got more interesting. Chef Tatsuya Fukuda of MOON & BACK from Japan lands at Saké Restaurant & Bar The Rocks for seven days only, bringing the ramen that made his restaurant a destination for essential eating in Japan.
From February 23rd to March 1st, this Japanese ramen Sydney collaboration offers something rare: ramen elevated to an omakase format. Chef Tatsuya worked at Saké restaurant during his Sydney years before opening four venues across Japan. Now he returns to Saké with the cooking that built MOON & BACK’s reputation for exceptional ramen that caters to specific dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Why This Ramen Stands Apart
The broth tells the story. Chef Tatsuya’s white soup base uses naturally fermented miso and soy milk, blended to create umami depth without animal products. The sukiyaki-style wagyu ramen gets its richness from onion oil and soft-boiled egg, while teriyaki chicken ramen finishes with lemon zest that cuts through that richness.
Rice noodles replace wheat in gluten-free versions. Separate cooking water, dedicated utensils, careful preparation. This attention to dietary requirements extends across the full omakase menu, ensuring vegan and gluten-free guests experience the same courses as everyone else.
For those searching for good ramen Sydney offers in The Rocks, the omakase format elevates expectations. Two half-size ramen bowls arrive after grilled edamame with matcha salt, salmon tacos with tomato salsa, and chef-selection sushi. The ramen becomes the centrepiece, not just a quick counter meal.
From Japan's Ramen Scene to Saké's Kitchen
Chef Tatsuya started in traditional kappo at sixteen, then moved to Sydney at twenty-three. Working across modern Asian kitchens, he noticed something: people with different dietary needs often couldn’t share the same table. Vegans ordered separately. Gluten-free diners ate beforehand. Celebrations split into separate experiences.
By twenty-eight, he was Head Chef at fine dining restaurants in front of the Sydney Opera House. His mission crystallised: create food where no one gets left behind. MOON & BACK opened with that principle, offering wagyu, vegan, and gluten-free ramen that share the same quality standard. Now Sydney gets seven days to experience what built his reputation across four venues in Japan.
What the Omakase Sydney Menu Includes
The omakase sits at the chef’s counter. Watch fried chicken get plated with beetroot mayonnaise. See salmon, tuna, kingfish, and scallops shaped into sushi. Then both ramen styles arrive: grilled teriyaki chicken with white soup, and grilled Japanese wagyu in sukiyaki style. Yuzu sorbet finishes the seven-course experience.
Every omakase guest receives a MOON & BACK branded soup spoon to keep. It’s a small detail that matters – a tangible memory of the collaboration. The spoon works at home just as well as it does at the chef’s counter.
Vegan and gluten-free versions of the full omakase are available. Not as afterthoughts, but as equal expressions of the same menu. This is what makes the best ramen place in Sydney for this week – everyone eats together.
Limited Availability for Best Ramen Sydney CBD Access
Seven days. Lunch and dinner sessions. Bookings are essential through Saké’s reservation channel. For those who prefer ramen without the full omakase, bar seating offers individual bowls during the collaboration.
The Rocks location makes this the most accessible and best ramen in Sydney CBD. Saké’s chef’s counter provides the intimate setting that omakase requires, while MOON & BACK’s philosophy shapes the inclusive approach.
This ramen collaboration at The Rocks runs for a limited time only. The partnership links two restaurants that share values: precision, inclusion, and the belief that premium cooking shouldn’t exclude anyone.
Check Saké’s events page for full details, or visit Saké Restaurant & Bar to explore their ongoing Japanese omakase Sydney offerings. The best ramen restaurant Sydney sees this season is only here for seven days, showcasing what happens when Japan’s acclaimed chef brings his craft back to the city where it started.
Bookings are limited. Reserve your spot now.
*Saké Restaurant & Bar practices the responsible service of alcohol. Drink responsibly.
