Jan 16, 2026
Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba has been awarded the Mazesoba Grand Award at the Takumen Ramen Awards 2025, one of Japan’s most respected platforms recognising excellence across ramen, tsukemen, and mazesoba.
Held in Tokyo on 12 December 2025, the Takumen Ramen Awards bring together Japan’s evolving noodle culture under a single benchmark of quality. Winners are evaluated through a combination of industry expertise and performance data from takumen.com, a platform that has delivered millions of restaurant-quality ramen servings nationwide.
The Mazesoba Grand Award recognises Menya Kokoro’s continued dedication to flavour integrity, balance, and craft within the brothless ramen category. From its origins in Ota, Tokyo, Menya Kokoro has played a defining role in introducing Mazesoba to a wider audience, elevating it from a regional specialty to a globally recognised style of Japanese noodles.
This recognition reflects not only technical excellence, but a philosophy rooted in consistency and respect for process. These values remain central to the Kokoro experience today.
For Australian diners, Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba offers a direct connection to this heritage at its Sydney location in The Rocks, where the same discipline and approach are carried through every bowl. Whether enjoyed in-restaurant with friends or shared over takeaway, Mazesoba remains a dish built around togetherness, balance, and intention.
About Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (Sydney)
Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is located at 225 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, serving Japan’s award-winning Mazesoba in the heart of the city.
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday:
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Dinner: 5:00–9:00 PM
Saturday (Dinner only):
Dinner: 5:00–9:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
More information is available at https://menyakokoro.com.au
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