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Ganbaranba

12-20 Spence St., Cairns, Queensland, Australia
07-4031-2522
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Ranked #4 of 285 restaurants in Cairns
Cuisines: Japanese
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Stumbled on this place when looking for some good cheap food in cairns, much more tricky than you might expect! Super tasty stock base for their noodles. Attentive friendly service. Cheap and cheerful.

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Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

O . M . G ! You haven't try some of the best restaurant in Cairns if you haven't been to Ganbaranba! The food is absolutely delicious and affordable, all the meals are between $8 to $12 Their Gioza are hand made and outstanding. The service is friendly and so nice, you feel like if you were in a real... More

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See 5 more reviews by Thomas B for Cairns
Brisbane, Australia
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63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 via mobile

It's been 2 years since we have been here and I had real craving. Thus place did not dissapoint. The ramen is full off flavour and delicious. The gyoza is some of the best I have ever had the only change is they are now smaller. Not surprising since the prices have not changed. At lunch time they do a... More

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See 9 more reviews by Dr_Dinosaur for Cairns
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 via mobile

Food is great, manager is a nice lady, professionally run, not a big place and menu is small, is more like a food court, but is cheap and tastes great. BYO accepted, have good lunch specials, good Gyoza made to order

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See 4 more reviews by Elcaballoa for Cairns
Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Without a doubt the best Japanese Soup in town, probably the best I've ever had. This is the place we go to every week to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves. It brings everything back in sync. It sounds corny, but its true. Perfect, very welcoming service, fantastic soup and a wide variety of it, perfect gyoza, free iced tea... More

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See 16 more reviews by MelbTrav for Cairns
Brisbane
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

In Cairns again after 3 years and went right back to here for the ramen. Still great ramen. The "house special" (chicken+seafood) broth and pork broth we had were very tasty. $1.5 for extra serving of noodles is good value, so don't drink all the soup if you want to get extra noodles. The small Z-Don we ordered was pretty... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

Amazing ramen...careful thought has gone into those broths. I loved the happy friendly atmospere of the place created by the staff. I also love that the dishes retain their japanese names and are accompanied with lengthy english explanations - it ads to the friendly atmosphere.

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Clifton Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Fabulous and fresh gyozas made to order, and fantastic soups to match that can be ordered in set combos. Great flavours and traditional japenese flavours. Loved it and we go regularly and has always been a great experience, even quick if you are looking for a quick and tasty bite.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Went here based on TA reviews. Bustling place at lunch on a Thursday. Short wait to be seated. Ended up at the bar table. Menu is extensive, all based on ramen noodles. Menu in both Japanese and English. Staff very welcoming (all Japanese) and cheerful. Ordered ikamen ramen lunch special with gyoza side. Also ordered two teaspoons of chili paste... More

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See 6 more reviews by raura for Cairns
Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I found this place by chance when walking back to YHA along Spence St. I didn't even realize that it got so many rave reviews in TripAdvisor. So it was really a pleasant surprise to find such high quality of food and service. I still think the "Coloseum" tag a bit strange, but who cares... as long as it's this... More

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