Hakate Gensuke serves up some of the best tonkotsu ramen in town, with rich, porky broth and noodles cooked how you like 'em. You’ll have to queue up to get a seat, and if you’re alone, you'll be seated at the high bar, elbow to elbow with fellow noodle-slurpers.
Forever (eating) alone? Suffer in silence no more. Food is made for sharing, so when the daily grind is getting you down, shake it off by rubbing shoulders and clinking glasses at these friendly dens. If you're not in the CBD, check out our guide to Melbourne's best lunches, or make it easy with our round-up of Melbourne's best burgers.
