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Ganbaranba

12-20 Spence St., Cairns, Queensland, Australia
07-4031-2522
Ranked #10 of 238 restaurants in Cairns
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Fiona N
Cairns, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

What a fantastic little hidden gem. Authentic Japanese noodles and soups. We love it so much we go once a week More

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solarsnorkeler
Hayward, California
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

With staying only for a short time in Cairns, there was a limited ability to try a lot of the food options that locally were offered, but I definitely wanted to make sure Ganbaranda was one of those places. Being known for their tonkotsu ramen & freshly made gyoza, I ordered both and together they made for a pleasant meal.... More

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Travellor69
CAIRNS
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16 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
1
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Great value, tasty noodles with a no nonsense menu and wonderfully friendly staff More

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MissMapleLeaf
Cairns, Qld
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We know this as the 'Japanese noodles place where they yell out when you enter'. I don't know what they say but I feel welcomed and always smile. We ordered three soups and sampled each of them. All were delicious. We ordered our noodles 'medium' but next time I'll ask for 'soft'. The gyoza were also tasty. Best of all,... More

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bron4
Cairns
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is the place to go if you want simply the best gyoza in Cairns! The staff are always friendly, the soups are as tasty as you'll find and all easy on the budget. And don't forget to ask for your loyalty card! More

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shanus13
cairns, qld
Contributor
13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Authentic japanese noodle bar. Great location. They do takeaway as well. I eat there whenever I visit cairns. More

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thomas1973
Copenhagen, Denmark
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16 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
3
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What a pleasant surprise! Walk in here, and you're transported to a small ramen shop in Japan. The all Japanese staff prepare the food in the open kitchen, and the bar facing the kitchen must be the best place to sit. Jazz on the speakers, surrounded by Japanese expatriates, and a very friendly staff. The ramen soups are first class.... More

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rainyh
Singapore
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11 reviews
27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very authentic Japanese noodles and gyoza... and the place is managed by Japaneses. Love this place so much that we went back to grab a bite before we board the return flight to Sydney... Will highly recommend this place to all tourists who miss Japan. AUSD 4 for a plate of gyoza AUSD 11.80 for a bowl of ramen More

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RichieinOz
Airlie Beach, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

was reccomended this place by the receptionist of my hostel. Was super cheap but super tasty food of great quality typical of japanese made products. Quirky japanese etiquette is my favorite thing, greetings on your way in and greeting/thanks on yuour way out. The gyoza are especially nice. Would let all us travellers know this place is great. give them... More

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japaneselover
Cairns
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I love this place! I've been there two days in a row for lunch now and I'm addicted. The ramen is soo good considering it's not made in Japan. Staff are friendly, food is fresh and tasty, Recommend highly! Favourite place to eat in Cairns! More

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