About

This plant-based ramen bar in Scullin shops brings authentic Hokkaido flavours to Canberra through family recipes and Buddhist cooking traditions. The thick, crinkly handmade noodles and rich miso-based broths showcase techniques learned from her grandmother, while signature dishes like mochi potato dumplings with cashew mozzarella draw devoted regulars. The bright, welcoming space feels like a neighbourhood gem where you can taste the passion in every bowl, from the complex broths built from scratch to the hand-folded dumplings. Despite being entirely vegan, the authentic Japanese flavours and textures make anyone a ramen convert seeking something genuinely special.

Best Times to Visit

Visit Wednesday to Saturday evenings between 5-7 PM for the freshest broths and full menu availability. Weekend evenings showcase the best atmosphere for groups and dates.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Busiest Time

Weekends 6PM - 8PM

Quietest Time

Weekdays 5PM - 6PM

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Wheelchair Accessible, Alcohol Service, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Free Wi-Fi, Onsite Bar, Accepts Reservations, Free Parking, High Chairs Available, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Gender-neutral Restrooms

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine

Japanese

Neighbourhood

Belconnen

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: From Canberra city centre, take Northbourne Avenue north for approximately 12 kilometres, then turn left onto Scullin Place. Muku Ramen Bar is located in Shop 5 at number 9 Scullin Place, with free parking available in the shopping centre car park and additional free street parking nearby.

By Public Transport: Take Action Bus Route 51 from the city interchange towards Belconnen, alighting at the Scullin Shops stop on Scullin Place. The restaurant is a short walk from the bus stop within the shopping centre. Services run regularly during the week with reduced frequency on weekends.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request pickup to 9 Scullin Place, Scullin ACT 2614. The journey from Canberra city takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic, with ride-share services like Uber readily available to this northern suburb location.

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