I had a great experience at ramen Tatsu-ya. It was my first time here & I was very impressed…read more I ordered the "mi-so-hot" & it was amazing. First - the ramen came out super fast. I was very surprised. And my broth was so delicious. It had such a rich umami flavor due to the miso & I thought the spice level was perfect. Honestly - I could eat jhst that broth for a whole meal. Unlike buldak or some other spicy ramens - the main selling point wasn't the spice. You could get an additional "spice bomb" if you wanted some more heat. The ramen toppings were good but not outstanding - same with the noodles. I thought the "mi-so-hot" was easily 3x better than "the og". The broth in "the og" was pretty interesting and more unique tasting. It felt like the main notes were just umami, pork, and oil. Not bad, but felt like it was missing a little something to make it truly good. If I had just got the OG, I'd rate this place a bit lower - but as it stands I'd 100% come back here for the "mi-so-hot" The interior was pretty nice. It was more "communal style seating" with a couple of big tables. There is also some smaller booths. It's an "order at the counter" type restaurant as well. I saw several comments about parking & was a bit concerned when driving over. I know that part of westheimer is always packed! But there is an attached parking lot & at 3pm on a Sunday, there was plenty of parking! Also - there is some street parking in the neighborhood north of the shop. Overall - will 100% be coming back for some more spicy ramen. Would recommend

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).

This is my #1 ramen spot in all of Houston. I have been here well over 20 times now and have the…read morebest dining experience every time. I always get the New Moon roll to start and the Curry ramen as my entree. Their sushi is always very high quality and are packed with fish, so you're getting your money's worth. The ramen's broth is a flavor explosion of wonderful South East Asian flavors fused with Japanese flavors making it a unique dish. The noodles are so fresh and delicious paired with the rich soft boiled marinated egg and cabbage. It is always very quick and easy service with little to no wait time if you come early enough. Tamashi is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Houston and would highly recommend.

My sister and I went to Tamashi Ramen & Sushi for lunch on a Friday. They weren't too busy, so we…read morewere seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and our food came out quickly. We shared a Crunchy Roll, which was pretty good. I ordered the shrimp ramen, and it was delicious -- the broth had great flavor and didn't need any extra seasoning. It wasn't spicy, so I definitely could've added some heat if I wanted, but it was still really good as is. Overall, we enjoyed everything and would definitely come back.

Ever crave late-night ramen? After a pool party and some beers, we needed to replenish our salt…read morecontent... so Rakkan it was. Sushi Flight (6 Pieces, 4 Flavors) - Somehow 1,050 calories??? - Raw Salmon x2 - Strangely, I would have liked this colder. It was just okay. - Cooked Salmon x2 - I liked this a lot more than the raw salmon because it had a deeper flavor. - Scallops - Probably my favorite thing on this platter because of the smokiness they imbue with the torching. The sweet aftertaste was definitely worthwhile. - Shrimp - Not as fresh as I would have liked, as someone who's eaten a lot of shrimp, but I still liked the taste. Still, pretty mediocre. Tantan Tsukemen - Very interesting broth. Potent, salty, and full of bold flavor. My friend swapped the pork for chicken, and the chicken worked really well with the broth. They serve the chicken as a cold cut. This is a double-noodle dish with a soy milk-based dipping sauce. I normally would have ordered this because I LOVE tantan ramen, but I had to forgo it for the limited-time Creamy Truffle Ramen. Creamy Truffle Ramen - LOVED the broth. It was very light and creamy. I actually liked this a lot more than tonkotsu ramen. The truffle wasn't too overwhelming--just mild enough to hint at its flavor without becoming the only flavor profile you get. Truffle is like baking with rose water; finding that balance is quite hard. I will admit the whole table smelled like truffles, though. The torched king oyster mushroom paired wonderfully with the dish, and the broccolini was an equally interesting topping choice. I also found bits of melted Parmesan throughout the ramen, which the menu listed as an ingredient. The egg wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still a decent soy egg. As I kept eating, the truffle oil became more intense, and the fattiness started to get a bit overwhelming without washing it down with water. Great flavor overall, but I think this dish is best paired with an appetizer to help cut through the richness. One of my favorite things about this place, which my BF mentioned, was the noodle texture. I noticed it too as I ate--a good bite with a slick texture that was just starchy enough to cling to the broth. We had leftover noodles from the Tantan Tsukemen at the end of the meal and ended up using the Creamy Truffle broth as a dipping sauce. Honestly, no regrets. The cold noodles didn't work quite as well in this dish, but the broth was definitely a banger. This was also the first ramen broth I couldn't finish but desperately wanted to bring home. (Obviously, I did.) Their to-go containers are surprisingly sleek, too. It's a weird thing to compliment, but I almost wanted to keep the container as much as the broth. Special comment on the utensils here--the soup spoons are ridiculously cute! Would love to have a similar set at home. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was thoughtful. The music wasn't too loud, and it wasn't that crowded for a Saturday night. They do play a lot of popular Japanese songs, so if you're an international music enthusiast, you'll appreciate hearing "Mayonaka no Door" by Miki Matsubara.

I love how Rakkan Ramen's broth is plant based, and it really does taste a bit lighter and cleaner…read more I'm a sucker for specials, so I went with their summer Spicy Tantan Tsukemen, which was pretty good. Note that it's double portion of noodles, so come hungry for this one. I'm also super happy that you can swap pork for chicken. My friends are also apparently suckers for specials and went with the Sushi Flight and the Creamy Truffle ramen. There was no wrong pick for any of us today. I'll definitely will need to come back and try their other dishes!

Ramen Bar Ichi continues to be our first choice over the years when we're in the area. The noodles,…read moreflavor of the broth, and condiment and garnish pairings are all cooked to perfection. The broth is rich but not overpowering. Tonkotsu is our go-to when we try new ramen places because it's a classic that gives us a first impression of the ramen place. I typically like to try out miso too, but the Tonkotsu here is so good that I don't feel like I need to think about other options!

Went here for lunch and we got tonkotsu Ramen and chicken. It was yummy and filling. The place is…read morenice and clean. Our server was kind and attentive.

A friend of mine wanted to try this place for lunch today and I'm always game for something new…read more The honeycomb interior feels a little bit gimmicky but it's also kind of fun from a privacy standpoint to have your own little quasi enclosed booth. When you're ready to order you just push a call button and they come by and take your order. Interestingly there is a plug including USB ports at the table. I guess that means they expect you to hang out for a bit. Because we were trying some stuff, I had the yinyang ramen which is like two small ramen in a bowl that's putting down the middle. On one side it was a slightly spicy pork ramen with corn in a in a red broth. The other side had shrimp tempura and bamboo shoots in like a white broth. I think I like the red one better. The pork was tender and flavorful. I like the shrimp tempura on the white side, but I found the broth salty. We also had this dish that was like some sort of fried rice with an egg on top that they cut open in front of you and it's got a pork cutlet. Two different sauces, normally they just pour one on it but we wanted to try both. The browner colored sauce reminded me of like an Indian curry while the slightly red sauce reminded me of something closer to barbecue. That description doesn't really do either one Justice, I enjoyed them both. I would go back and just have the egg and rice thing for my lunch. There was also a new ramen with beef that we saw a picture of as we were leaving that looks pretty good. I look forward to hitting this place up again in the future.

Kyuramen has unique decor indoors with honeycomb shaped wall where your table is inside the hexagon…read moreshape. There are other seats that are enclosed with a curtain it is an intimate experience. You ask for help with service by pushing a button on the side of the table. There may be a wait time and you cannot add your name beforehand or only by putting your name down *in-person* Ramen has great flavor and noodles are thin and taste freshly made.

my boyfriend and I love this place for date nights! Food comes out pretty quick and it always…read moretastes fresh. The waiters are friendly and give great recommendations.

I've been coming to Tamashi for years, and the chopped crab meat roll and Tiger Eye roll are the…read moretwo reasons I keep coming back. Both are consistently delicious. This visit, I decided to try the Rainbow Roll, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The fish didn't taste as fresh as I expected, and the overall quality just wasn't there. The service is usually welcoming, and the restaurant always has a lively atmosphere. I just wish the fish quality was more consistent. For now, I'll probably only return when I'm specifically craving those two favorite rolls.

Excellent ramen! I dropped by during lunch and got the Tonkotsu Spicy which came with 5 pieces of…read morechashu, mushroom, ground pork, bean sprouts, and cashews. The chashu was tender, the broth was somehow rich but light, and the noodles were the perfect texture. Everything was executed perfectly. I customized the spice to hot and it was actually pretty hot, so be warned!! For the lunch combo, I added the pork chashu with rice for additional $4 which was pretty flavorful but not sure I'd get again. Overall, the portions were pretty filling! Ambiance was really good and felt like I was in Japan (but more spacious). Only one waiter but service was good.

Ramen gachi I'm on a…read morequest to find the best tonktosu ramen! Unfortunately this isn't the one, but it's still a great bowl! Service: immediate. Friendly. One waitress served everyone in the restaurant while I was there. She was speedy in taking and delivering orders. She seemed very nice! Food: ordered Tonkotsu Gachi and my mom ordered the yuzu. Food arrived very quickly, though we ordered no appetizers. The tonkotsu broth was rich and velvety in texture, but more like a mild umami in flavor. The chashu pork was pale, but melt in your mouth buttery and bursting with savory pork goodness! The marinated egg wasn't brought up to temperature with the broth -- a little cooler than room temperature, with a medium oozy yolk. It felt like the marinade penetrated all through to the yolk -- it was great! I welcomed the novel choice to use red onion over the usual scallions. It was a nice touch of color and brought in that bright, juicy onion flavor that I crave. Noodles were perfect texture. Not too hard or mushy. This bowl feels made to focus on the broth and flavor and not so much an instagram post. Delicious!! My only complaint was a very very very slight bitterness in the background. I couldn't pin where it was coming from. Maybe that's a risk of simmering bones for so long. I'll keep this short because I couldn't just eat my moms bowl... The Yuzu shio broth was clearer, with bright, citrusy, and savory body. The bamboo shoots were golden (grilled?) with a little snap to it. Reminds me of a king oyster mushroom. This is really a unique broth and I haven't had anything like it. You should definitely try it! Restaurant: clean, neat, every table literally has its place /orientation. Deep wood furniture, honeyed lighting, and dark window shades give the restaurant a cozy chic ambience despite visiting around noon. Good food, great service. Great prices. Large portions.

Great sizzling & ramen spot in Bellaire + more…read more Really enjoyed our visit at Toyori in Bellaire. The food was delicious, flavorful, and comforting, and the service was friendly throughout our meal. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy ramen with family and friends. There were 18 in our group, so there was understandably a bit of a wait to accommodate us, but it was definitely worth the wait. Definitely recommend trying this place if you're craving good ramen and Asian fusion dishes in the Bellaire area! The Ribeye sizzling plate is a MUST-try--especially with their signature sauce. So flavorful and satisfying. Their takoyaki tasted so authentic, it felt like being in Japan--another must-try Overall, an excellent dining experience and we would definitely come back again!

Meh, this place is okay…read more We ordered several appetizers and they were pretty underwhelming. We love japanese spots here in Houston and this one was a miss. Not bad per say, but not good. Try Teppay off westhetimer, much better unagi. The only thing that was actually better than expected was the takoyaki.