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    Airi Ramen

    4.0 (43 reviews)

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    Ramona W.

    I came here for some alone time for lunch! It was perfect. The place is quaint and small but lots of seating for small and large groups. Because it was after lunch hour, I was the only one in but my server was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the bao buns.... VERY DELICIOUS! The miso soup was meh. I will be back to try more!

    They have a few tvs with anime, amazing tables and lanterns. There is a great vibe.
    Kira S.

    This place is one of the best ramen places in the area. I got the B1. Tonkotsu Ramen and my husband got the spicy garlic ramen. The pork broth was mild but very yummy. The pork chashu is amazing, same with the seasoned eggs. The only very mild complaint we had is there is a lot of beans sprouts in the ramen. The spring rolls are THE BEST I've ever had at a restaurant. They are outstanding for veggie spring rolls. A note for anyone who is interested in coming their default water, despite me loving it, is cucumber lemon water. So make sure you ask for regular water. The vibe is very nice, lots of tvs and lanterns. They only have one server, and it wasn't very busy when we came but he was very sweet and quick.

    Chris H.

    Solid spot for ramen and poke in north Houston! I really enjoyed the poke! Everything tasted fresh! We also got the Takoyaki which was solid as well. Service was great too!

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    Chelsea B.

    Was excited to try this place when we got a mailer from them! The menu has lots of different options for different kinds of dietary needs and our server was happy to ask for me about menu items to ensure they were safe for me to eat. The spicy garlic edamame is a garlic lovers dream and absolutely delicious! I also really enjoyed the chicken wonton ramen. The broth you can tell is a rich chicken bone broth and the noodles were cooked perfectly still having a little chewy bite to them. The wontons lacked flavor but the veggies were nice and fresh. My husband greatly enjoyed his shaggy dog roll and looks forward to bringing some of our friends who like sushi to come try it. Food was yummy, staff was friendly and helpful and the restaurant itself has a cozy atmosphere and was very clean. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

    B3. Spicy Miso Ramen
    Steve L.

    I noticed Airi as I was stopping by next door at KF to get some work done. Soft opening of their restaurant. So thankful that I changed my plans to come here for lunch. The interior was crisp, clean, and modern. Really tasteful Japanese lanterns without being overdone. And an incredible mural depicting the street life within a Japanese urban area. I debated a bit with the menu (you wonder if a place that serves General Tao's chicken can produce some solid non-fusion food) but went with the waitress' recommendation to get the spicy miso ramen. The broth was beautifully rich and thick, with just the right amount of spice level that still allowed me to taste the rich textures of the meat. The pork belly was deliciously seasoned and amazingly tender. The soft boiled egg was perfect and the vegetables were fresh and crisp and added to an overall impressive ramen. There was nothing fusion about this dish at all- just honest to goodness, legit ramen.

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    This is my third time coming here and It's okay, the basil chicken wasn't very flavorful, didn't taste like basil and needed salt. But was very fresh and slightly crispy. I wouldn't personally get it again. The katsu was VERY crispy and was on a bed of sautéed squash. It's crispy and thin and hits that craving. What lacks in flavor they make up for it in portions. I would gladly pay 15 for the katsu again. I come here if I have the taste for it

    F7. House Fried Rice
    Charlene D.

    Tried the house fried rice. The rice was clean and consisted of chicken, shrimp, and pork. Pork was the primary meat in the dish. Shrimp was large and deveined. I appreciated the meal but feel the quantity didn't match the price point. The restaurant was nicely decorated and staff was lovely. I'd return.

    wasn't even worth the wait lol
    Bianca R.

    if I could give this place negative I would. My fiancé and I come in just an half an hour ago and we stand in the from the young girl tells us we can sit where ever . We sit down wait about 15 minutes just for her to make eye contact and come to the table . We gave her our order all at once because we figured it it took 15 mins for her to even acknowledge us then it's going to take forever for her to bring us anything. Mind you this young girl seems like she's the only one working, and there were about 4 other guest who were also waiting on things and to even be acknowledged people started walking out !!! Our appetizers came up and an older Asian women brought them out to us and we didn't even have drinks! So we're sitting here like we'll might as well eat these because we're never going to get our drinks. We finish eating then we get frustrated because after waiting 30 mins or a bit more for just drinks was insane ! So we decided to get up leave and of course pay . In the front is another couple waiting to pay and the lady ask for change and the young girl says they don't have change ... how do you not have change at an establishment where you can pay in cash?? So then we pay I have a 20 she tells me the same thing and continues to give me a 5 when she told us the dumplings were 11 bucks. Which I don't think is right but whatever , 20-11= 9 dollars , she owed me 4 dollars and wasn't going to give them to me , I told her I'm sorry there was no communication at all , besides before us sitting our own selves and the fact we got an appetizer before the drinks was crazy to me. So she wasn't going to get a tip but the fact she wasn't honest and tried to steal the money was insane! Do not come here horrible service, also she said the manager was in the back. Why the heck are they in the back doing nothing when they see this girl is swamped and obviously can't handle a few tables ? DO NOT COME HERE !!

    Beef and Broccoli

    I've been to this location a few times and some menu items are better than others. The servers have always been very friendly, and the restaurant is typically quiet. I ordered takeout once and the food was not good; The dine-in experience was better.

    A5. Gyoza
    Michelle H.

    My daughter and I stopped in for dinner. It was kind of late Friday for dinner, around 8pm. They weren't very busy. We were acknowledged right away and the server was pretty attentive. He made suggestions for appetizers and meals and engaged well with my daughter, who didn't really know what she wanted. He was really patient. We ended up both getting the spicy miso ramen after sharing the gyoza appetizer. We both enjoyed the food, but it was a little spicy for her (she's 10). I thought it was a good spice level. Enough to get a little burn, but not be overwhelming. I wish I had added corn. You can customize the ramen, I just didn't think about it when I ordered. They had other dishes, as well. Yaki soba, bao, lots of appetizers. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had several flavors of Calpico. I got the strawberry. My daughter had strawberry Ramune. Lots of art on the walls, it's pretty neat. We sat at the big table, where if it was busy, multiple parties would sit together. The centerpieces were pretty - rocks and seashells. Will definitely be back.

    Adriana L.

    Nice environment, great customer service and the food is amazing. I had spicy chicken ramen great flavor and sushi.

    Thad P.

    The food and service was amazing. Traveled to Houston from South Carolina for a graduation and was looking for something to eat one night. Ran across this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The customer service was great. We were greeted and seated as soon as we came it. The scenery inside of this place is original and dope. The sushi was fresh and tasted great. The fried rice was homemade, no premade food over there, everything cooked to order. The Japanese Chicken was the star of the show! So juicy and full of flavor! I give this place a 5/5, all of the food we had was amazing, customer service great and overall atmosphere perfect!

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    Very nice restaurant and very good food.we be back I order 3 dishes a lot of food can not finish

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    If you are into Ramen it's good. They have some good selections too. I like their Edamame's the most.

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    Great customer service! The waitress was so nice and had a great energy. Nice and clean location. The food was good and satisfying

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    Food was absolutely amazing! Tea was kept filled and hot and customer service was phenomenal. Anime was playing and the vibe was there

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