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Closed 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM , 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM See Hours
Local 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia Local +61 7403-125-22
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I Have to Try Hard is a brand that stands out for its commitment to excellence and hard work. With an emphasis on perseverance and dedication, this brand has created a reputation for itself that is unmatched in the industry. From the quality of its products to the attention it pays to customer satisfaction, I Have to Try Hard is a brand that takes pride in its work and is always striving to do better. With a focus on innovation and a passion for excellence, I Have to Try Hard is a brand that is here to stay, and one that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. So, if you are looking for a brand that always puts in the effort and never gives up, look no further than I Have to Try Hard.

Amenities and More


  • Delivery
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • Plenty of parking
  • Vegetarian options
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Takeout

Reviews

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16 reviews
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Bill Georges
Bill georges
March 22, 2024
A small, cozy Japanese restaurant🇯🇵 Tasty noodles🥣 Friendly staff 👩‍🍳🤵‍♂️nice service. Free cold tea, but very bitter and strong. Affordable prices💰 If you want to eat your fill, you definitely have to order a few main dishes for yourself here.
arony castro
Arony castro
March 22, 2024
From a tourist perspective, one would think that Cairns is unlikely place to eat good ramen - not true at all! You can visit Ganbaranba and get a fantastic one (or more - if you're gonna visit few times like we did during our stay in Cairns :) ) It's very aromatic and tastefull - the broth, noodles and toppings are in perfect ratio giving you fantastic taste profile regardless of which one you'll pick. Right from the get go you're likely to be captured by enchanting Kyoko-san inviting you to get inside and take a seat :) The whole team is lively and smiling, making really good atmosphere inside - it's a pleasure to stay! There's a free cold tea, that's delicious and refreshing during the hot days (it's on the bitter side, it'd call it "Dry" in wine terms - but it's great nevertheless). The tea is so good that it makes additional soft drink options only a backup ^_^ ( in case you can't drink tea I guess?) Also, if you visit during lunch time, remember to take gyoza as part of the awesome deal that is lunch menu. It's just as delicious and great side dish to the ramen, that'll make sure you'll be full for quite some time. There are also other sides that are worth checking out! If (when!) we're going to come again to Cairns we'll definetly visit again! Love from Poland to Kyoko-san and the Team, it was pleasure to visit <3 Hope you're all ok and safe, I've heard about the cyclone Jasper :(
Amy Weber
Amy weber
March 22, 2024
Feel of the experience was completely authentic but was left very disappointed with the ramen. Broth was super flavourful, rich and deep umami flavours, noodle was soft and bouncy but meat was dry. Little pieces but maybe because I came 1 hour before close. Good meat to noodle ratio, and love the green tea refreshments that are complimentary. Egg was depressingly over cooked, missing that half gooey yolk and soy-marinated bite to it. Would go back to try their gyozas and hope that their meat was more flavoured and juicy. Service is extremely fast and staff are super friendly in this tourist town.
Franci Davidson
Franci davidson
March 22, 2024
The ramen we ordered had a lovely burnt garlic flavour and the broth was on the light side. The egg was a bit over cooked and the pork was a bit tough. The noodles had an amazing texture, great mouth feel. The gyoza was yum and a nice side dish. Overall it was tasty and comforting.
Shana Silverstein
Shana silverstein
March 22, 2024
I had the vegetarian pho & although the broth was tasty, the noodles were not that good. We were there fairly early to eat & still had to wait for a table with a number. This place gets busy.
Mathias Lehnick
Mathias lehnick
March 22, 2024
We had a couple of Ramen bowls this evening, and some fried dumplings 🥟 Also added some chilli and garlic to enhance the taste - this was a good choice. Good value for money and tasty food.
German Herrera
German herrera
March 22, 2024
We ate here for dinner after a long day at the GBR. It was very delicious and quick! We got edamame, pan fried dumplings (so yummy), and I got the extra garlic ramen (#2 on menu). I loved my ramen! So many noodles and the broth was flavorful and garlicky
Steven Murphy
Steven murphy
March 22, 2024
#ganbaranba #ramen. im so sorry, this is the worse ramen i had tried in the world. stored are 100% japanese, if they selling this in japan. they must closed within a month. i dont know why the flavour of tonkotsu ramen no.6 taste nothing pork taste. only salty with white color. the one no.16 soy sauce is horrible. too salty and without any meat flavour. the only explain is they change the taste to suit australian... maybe. 九洲豚骨拉面 shinshin and 一双 worth 1000% more than this...im so sorry. ❌❌❌❌both soup with too much lemon sour taste. and too salty. ❌❌❌❌ ramen noodle is purely white flour taste not even with egg yellow color. ❌❌❌❌egg is 100% boiled...... why... overcooked it. i dont know why google give it 4.5/5...unbelievable ig:hkfoodpoet #food #hkfood #hongkongfood #hongkong #hongkongdessert #hongkongcrusine #omicron #食物 #香港 #香港美食 #劣食 #難食 # 狗也不#foodig #hkfoodpoet #閃電五連鞭 #sydney #cairns #cairnsfood
Chun Kwok Lau
Chun kwok lau
March 22, 2024
Feel of the experience was completely authentic but was left very disappointed with the ramen. Broth was super flavourful, rich and deep umami flavours, noodle was soft and bouncy but meat was dry. Little pieces but maybe because I came 1 hour before close. Good meat to noodle ratio, and love the green tea refreshments that are complimentary. Egg was depressingly over cooked, missing that half gooey yolk and soy-marinated bite to it. Would go back to try their gyozas and hope that their meat was more flavoured and juicy. Service is extremely fast and staff are super friendly in this tourist town.
C Summers
C summers
March 22, 2024
A small, cozy Japanese restaurant🇯🇵 Tasty noodles🥣 Friendly staff 👩‍🍳🤵‍♂️nice service. Free cold tea, but very bitter and strong. Affordable prices💰 If you want to eat your fill, you definitely have to order a few main dishes for yourself here.
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Location

7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Hours

  • Monday
    11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday Close
  • Friday
    11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday
    11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday
    11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
    05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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