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    Afuri

    4.2 (133 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jason Z.

    Another new ramen spot in the Heights, this time located in a newish plaza on Durham. The interior is more spacious than you would expect and there's plenty of parking in the back. Service is decent and while the restaurant was fairly empty, the food came out quickly and the staff were response. Their menu is not done well; it's three separate pages with front and backs; it makes no sense and is sloppy design. We got the fried chicken and fried egg as appetizers; both fairly tasty. The ramen ordered was the tonkotsu chashu men, which is just a pork broth bowl with your standard toppings. The ramen was solid except for the chicken chashu, which I found unappetizing in texture / taste and took them out. The broth is decent but on the light side, and the noodles had good texture.

    Tonkotsu TanTan
    Jenn P.

    I went to Afuri on a weekend night and was surprised at how empty it was. The restaurant has a huge parking lot, so parking was very easy. We tried the crispy ramen eggs, the tonkotsu chashu men, and the tonkotsu shio. Everything tasted great and the flavors were really comforting. We also ordered a couple of cocktails and they were very yummy. Overall it was a decent spot, not too expensive, and I would definitely go back.

    Lunch menu
    Wesley S.

    Very good but I need to go back. The spicy chicken app was great. Lots of flavor. There are lots of other things on the menu I want to try. Service was great. I went for lunch.

    Justin N.

    The food, vibes, and drink selection here was great! I loved the food and would recommend it to anyone looking for ramen (or sushi)!

    Welcome to Afuri
    Vicky L.

    This ramen spot has broths with depth and nicely cooked chashu, both important factors when I make the decision to go for a piping hot bowl of noodles! With plenty of shared parking and quick and efficient service at both the bar and dining table, Afuri proves to be a great addition to the Heights. Their menu offers a variety of ramen, tsukemen, and mazemen as far as noodles, and then some donburi, sushi, hot and cold small plates, and a great selection of beverages (cocktails, beer, sake, wine, and non alc options). A fun addition to the typical menu at Afuri includes flights! Yes, flights of sake, soju, or whiskey! While I've only had their ramen and tsukemen here, I have several other items on my mind. Besides the regular menu, their happy hour or lunch combos are a good deal too. From takeout experience, they seem to also package ramen well for transport. Everything that should be separated is done so nicely. This spot is great for the solo diner or for groups. The clean and modern ambiance makes it a Heights favorite.

    Crispy Eggs
    Kaitlyn P.

    I didn't get to try their ramen, which is what they're known for. However, all the appetizers were pretty good! My personal favorite was the Salmon Poke Tacos. The Citrus Hamachi Roll and Crispy Eggs were recommended by the server, but I personally felt they lacked flavor and could be skipped. That said, they were pretty unique appetizers. The Crispy Bok Choy and Shishito Skewer were tasty! Service was really good as well. Can't wait to come back to try their ramen.

    Tonkotsu Shio / ask for thick ramen.
    Donna V.

    Afuri Ramen is a Tokyo-based chain known for the their delicate, yuzu-infused ramen. The chain has expanded international with a location in the heart of Houston's Midtown. As a big fan of yuzu, I was excited to see how the wonderful gentle, acidic flavor would translate into a bowl of ramen. Sadly, the ramen did not live up to the hype and its visual representation. The gentle, acidic yuzu flavor I wanted to experience way too overpowering and it was actually hard to enjoy. From the tough, dry chashu to the pickled ginger in the Tonkotsu Shio, each element felt like separate components rather than a cohesive well-composed bowl. While we tried several items includes Buta Gyoza, Crispy Bok Choy, Tonkatsu Shio, and Yuzu Ratan -- everything was just average. Table water stored in glass container had an extremely off taste, which the restaurant may want to address by replacing it more frequently.

    Basque cheesecake
    Rachel H.

    The ramen here was relatively decent, the service was good despite there only being 1 waitress during a busy time. I would return to try other dishes on their menu. I ordered the Yuzu Ratan & Basque cheesecake.

    Bryan S.

    They have pretty classic Japanese flavors for their ramen broths, which is nice and clean tasting. I didn't like most of the appetizers, but the salmon taco was pretty good and fresh. The shoyu broth had a lot of flavor and I enjoyed the thin noodles that had a nice texture. I might go back if I was close by and wanted a clean authentic ramen flavor.

    Kara tsuya tsukemen
    Miko B.

    For a ramen chain that originated in Japan, this place was superb. There is ample amount of seating and an open concept kitchen. Axel was our server who did wonderfully to accommodate our order. My husband ordered the tonkotsu chashumen which was a lighter and richer broth that reminded me of the Umakacchan Japanese Instant ramen back home. Very delicious and recommend. I am a person though that likes tsukemen (dipping noddles) so I tried their spicy one with a side of yuzu and it did not disappoint. We also were craving hamachi so we got the hamachi hand roll which was very fresh and yummy. They also have a happy hour which is going in all day every day, but could end at any minute.

    Wendy H.

    Stopped by with my friend on Saturday for dinner they weren't super busy so we got a table right away. The restaurant is very pretty, it's kind of dim, and overall it has a nice vibe. Our server was really nice, he was one of two servers and even still he was really attentive. We started off with the Shrimp Tempura Roll, it was good we both enjoyed it. I had the Tonkatsu Shio Ramen, it was good but it lacked a bit of flavor and I think my friend felt the same way about her ramen. The restaurant is so nice that I'd definitely come back and try it again.

    Strawberry milk tea
    Justin K.

    Beautiful interior with a nice ambiance. Definitely a good place to bring friends and out of towners. I had high hopes as this is a Japanese ramen shop with locations in Japan. Unfortunately I ventured a bit too far outside of my pallet and did not select the right item on this trip. Yuzu ratan ramen- 3/5. Unfortunately there the yuzu base is a bit too sour for my tongue so it tasted too acidic for me. I would've preferred the more traditional tonkotsu so I will try that next time. The chashu pork was actually great as it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Strawberry milk tea- 3/5. Heavy handed in the ice. Not viscous. Fruity flavor mixed with coconut water There are many options like tsukumen and donburi but I did not get a chance to try on this trip. They also had a happy hour menu that I will try next time.

    Ramen egg, interesting but we liked it
    Elizabeth S.

    My boyfriend and I were craving ramen and found our way here. I believe they have all day happy hour every weekday so we were able to get normal dishes and try their salmon taco, which was pretty good! The ramen was solid, not our favorite we have ever had but the location is convenient to our home and the happy hour prices were good. We got a ginger lime yuzu mocktail and it was very gingery but good if you're not wanting an alcoholic drink that night. I think our favorites was the Brussel sprouts and the ramen egg!

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    1 year ago

    Food was great! For a bougie cutesie ramen spot in HTX, it's a pretty good price. Our server Marianne was great, super attentive :D

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    1 year ago

    Great service! Our server Angie was fantastic! We really enjoyed the edamame and sushi! Highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    The ramen was delicious and the service was great. Really enjoyed it here. Highly recommend the crispy ramen egg.

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    1 year ago

    The restaurant looks very nice and well-decorated. The spicy karaage was huge portion.

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    1 year ago

    Crispy bok choy is a must. The ramen was great but not exceptional for the price. We'll be back.

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    1 year ago

    I had a wonderful experience. The food was excellent, and the service was also very good.

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    1 year ago

    Food is good, service is ok. Will go back for an easy meal when it is cold but not my must go place.

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    2 years ago

    Enjoyed the happy hour menu, especially crispy bok choy. Ramen was ok. liked the vibe and decor.

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    2 years ago

    Everything was delicious!! The spicy Tori Karaage was perfectly fried and our waitress was Super helpful with what to order. 10/10

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    I've gone to a couple of ramen places in Houston, but OMGGG!--HANDS down one of the best ramen…read more I've had in my life! The broth is so rich in flavor, I could drink it alone & be content! We got the fried gyoza and I forgot what the other appetizer was but was savory & even more in-depth with the sauce it was paired with! It wasn't packed for going on a weekend and I loved that the menu had limited options--makes you choose quickly and get to the GOODS the NOODS! Will be going back during our Winter peak--adds to the element (highly recommend during this time).

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