The best Ramen I've had in a very long time. Order medium-spicy and enjoyed every last drop. The roasted pork with some of it being charred, I give it a chef's kiss. Service was excellent. Fast and fresh. Chill ambiance, restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday afternoon. Weather could've been a factor. Pricing was competitive. You get a lot of food for the price you pay. Definitely was able to take home and finish another time. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good selection of ramen and sushi! The jalapeño popper sushi was pretty cool, spicy, but not too much. The tonkotsu ramen medium spice level really hit the spot, I think anything more would've been a bit much but medium offered just the right amount and you could still appreciate the flavor of the ramen itself. It came with pork belly and egg cooked to perfection! The sushi rolls were good, nothing too fancy, we got the Philly and some other ones but mainly came here for the ramen, which was very pleasing! Your typical beer options, Kirin, Sapporo go very well with a spicy ramen. Great find! read more

I came here with a friend for dinner the other night because we were both craving Ramen and this really hit the spot! I had been here once before but only tried the sushi so I thought I would leave an updated review because I was very happy with how good the Ramen was. The weight staff was very nice and we got our food very quickly. Only complaint was that the steak in my Ramen was a little bit tough but I kind of expected that so I should've stuck with the pork. Overall definitely recommend! read more

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This place has such a good deal for happy hour - every day starting at 3PM. The salmon was delicious. The tuna was not very flavorful. The rice was perfectly proportioned for the sushi. We went around 3PM and it was fairly empty. The sushi came out within 5 minutes of ordering. Fantastic little place for quick sushi at a good price. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - happy hour sushi - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We had a group of about 10 and our waiter was really patient and great! The sushi was very good and they were able to make accommodations for my gluten allergy. Our group also ordered a ton of appetizers which were well liked and everyone liked the other sushi, ramen, bento boxes and bowls they had ordered. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Yummy Yummy Tuna & Avo Roll - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Shockingly bad food and service. We were celebrating something special and our regular sushi delivery place - IchiUmi Sushi - didn't have any Hamachi available so we tried this restaurant which is even closer, thinking that they were still owned by the same company. It's clear that they have parted ways. The Hamachi sushi had been dressed with lemon juice, like ceviche. It was grey, rubbery and I hope it won't make me sick. The shrimp and vegetable tempura were a disaster. The greasy fried batter had peeled off the gray vegetables. I thought I should alert the manager - his name is Jerry - that we had found the food inedible and why and he said that he would look into it. Nothing more. I work hard for every dollar that I spend on restaurants and expect a modicum of quality and service. I've been robbed. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - The fried batter fell off the vegetables in inglorious chunks. The vegetables were grey, lifeless... - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I personally didn't like their sashimi. Some felt frozen, maybe the ice decor, but didn't help the dish. It was fishy and hard to chew. I was craving sashimi, but it just made me regret going out to spend $40 on it. Service was okay, I had to ask for water after a bit because we weren't asked if we wanted it. Maybe the other menus are good, but sashimi regular (pictured) was not great. It's pretty though, maybe for a pic! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Sashimi Regular - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'll be honest and say that when I heard good ramen in Austin? I was definitely incredulous, but my buddy said he liked it and it was good. The endorsement still made me skeptical but with beggars not being choosers and everything I went in. It was a Friday night and it was dark with a lot of chochin hanging, trying to go for the Izakaya feel. They actually did have yakitori as a menu item and chicken hearts was one of the items available! Awesome! It definitely bumped up the authenticity of the place. You could tell the hearts were frozen, but honestly it has been hard to find them anywhere stateside so it was a minor gripe. For the main, I ended up getting the Tonkatsu Original, Extra Spicy with an egg. The broth didn't have as much depth as I would have liked but still not bad. I was lowkey impressed with their ramen and again the chicken hearts gets extra respect from me. read more

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We came in on a Thursday night and it was quite empty. I was a bit surprised how pricey their ramen is ($16 for the tonkotsu) since it's not a particularly busy spot. I got the chicken paitan ramen since it was a bit cheaper and it was pretty decent though the three pieces of chicken were quite small. The broth was quite spicy despite ordering mild spice but it did include a whole braised egg. The takoyaki pleasantly surprised me though when it came out with 6 balls and on a bed of egg salad. I would recommend that but the ramen didn't particularly wow me. Overall, a decent place for Japanese food for a regular dinner. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Chicken Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I LOVE the sushi here Also, all the food here is great I highly recommend to sushi lovers!!! read more

This place is so dam good. Best Ramen I had in the entire Austin. service is great . ambiance is soo chill and relaxing. I just ate here a day ago and now I'm back . read more

my go-to sushi spot in austin! i've tried MANY sushi spots (uchi, tenten, soto, bang bang, machi, kome, lucky robot, junai, and more), so i believe im qualified to review this and say it's the best. best in VALUE and every single dish is amazing. high quality, good prices. easy parking. good happy hour deals too. i tried: takoyaki, calamari, austin roll, new orlean roll, scallop fever roll, and a couple others i forgot (all were good) must get the takoyaki, it's the best in austin. calamari surprised me by how light, crispy, and seasoned it was. sushi is plated and presented beautifully, one even came in a ring of fire. now thats FIRE. service is kinda slow sometimes though.. i do admit..but the food is so good. they are also nice! it gets busy, but ive never had to wait for a table. it's a small restaurant with a good amount of seating. feels like a quiet, japanese restaurant kind of vibe. give it a try and let me know your thoughts. read more

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10/10 would recommend! Shane was our server and he was phenomenal! Excellent service and a wonderful experience. We went during happy hour and the happy hour menu prices were amazing!! We got about 4 1/2 rolls, 2 soups, and garlic edamame for around $45. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. This is our new favorite go-to sushi spot!:) read more

Have come here multiple times and feel the bento boxes are a great value here. Mon-Fri they also have lunch specials as well as happy hour from 3-6 daily. The service is fairly quick which is nice to get in and out. The main drawback here for me here is I feel like overall the restaurant is typically kept a little on the unkept side, bathrooms are kinda dirty, and the restaurant overall kinda has an odor. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Chicken katsu Bento Box - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been looking for a solid ramen spot around Austin and this seemed like a good place to try based on the reviews. We came on a Sunday night around dinner time and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The servers were friendly and attentive. We ordered: - Crab Rangoon (4/5): I love crab rangoon. Even when the filling is made of 99% cream cheese and 1% crab, I still love crab rangoon. It's hard for me to rate any crab rangoon below a 5/5 but this one was served on.. whipped cream? When it first came out I was hoping I would be pleasantly surprised and it would be whipped cream cheese or something more savory, but unfortunately it was straight from the can reddi whip-tasting sweet whipped cream. The crab rangoon itself was fine (again, hard to disappoint me), but the whipped cream was off-putting to say the least. - Chicken Karaage (5/5): Solid karaage option. The chicken was tender and was served with a tasty spicy mayo dipping sauce. The amount you get for $8 is a great value too! - Tokyo Miso Ramen (4/5): This ramen wasn't bad! For Austin standards, I would rate it above most other places. My issue was that I ordered mild broth and it was pretty spicy. Still, overall, I enjoyed the flavor of the broth despite the spice and the noodles had a nice chew. I would have preferred chashu pork rather than tenderloin steak, but that's just personal preference. Overall, I think this is a solid ramen spot in North Austin, especially compared to some of the other options in the area! I hope they stop serving whipped cream with the crab rangoon though. read more

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Met a friend for lunch yesterday and we enjoyed the food and quick service. There was no wait and they were able to split the bill. Easy parking too! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Salmon Bento Box, tea - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

The service was very good. I ended up getting an original ramen. It was a little bit too big. I did not care for the egg in it. Next time I will try the soup dumplings.not a fan of melon Japanese Rasmussen. read more

Food, service, atmosphere was amazing! I was not expecting a real fire on my plate when it was brought out. The sushi was so good and is now a favorite. It came very fast yet tasted very fresh. The waiter only had 3 tables on a Monday night but the service was still attentive and polite, which was refreshing. The atmosphere is a little funny with y2k pop hits playing in the background. I wish they played something else but wasn't bad. I'll be back! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Volcano - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ramen is very good. Gyoza was delicious as well. 85 characters................... tough b

This place is such a surprise! It is tucked away behind the ice skating rink. It's always winter in the rink, and a hot bowl of ramen is the perfect antidote. After a fun skate, we shared steamed dumplings. Then, I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and my daughter had a bento box. The bento box comes with a California roll, egg rolls, rice, salad miso soup, and your choice of protein. We chose chicken. For $15 this is an absolute ton of food with fun variety and an adorable presentation. The service was quick and there was plenty of seating even though it's a small, cute space. read more

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We ended up here after realizing Ichiban is closed on Tuesdays. Now we have officially found a new favorite spot. It's super cute inside, very nice and efficient service. We had a chicken teriyaki bento, and a bunch of sushi. I really liked their house salad. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious. read more

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For less expensive sushi it was good quality. The salmon, yellowtail, and escolar I had were all pretty fresh and tasty. I wish they offered more higher-end cuts of fish on their menu such as medium fatty tuna. I tried to order the fatty yellowtail but they were out. On the bright side, they subbed two regular yellowtail nigiri in exchange for me! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Salmon sashimi, negi hama roll, two yellowtail nigiri, and one escolar nigiri. I added my own avocado at home. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

What I praise: 1. Offering side of broth and noodles. Sometimes, I just crave a SMALL ramen portion, so while this was outrageously pricey, it was just what I needed in the moment of hanger. Brother was flavorful and noodles were cooked nicely. 2. Sizable portion for a lunch bento box! Maybe I filled up too quickly from the noodles, but I surprisingly had some leftovers from the bento box for dinner. Happily surprised there. What I didn't enjoy: 1. ZERO flavor in the chicken. Like, nothing. I am super sensitive to salt but this could've used so much more. I ended up having to dump my entire condiment section on this in order to enjoy. Sorry! 2. This came with a side of California rolls but no wasabi or ginger? Or soy sauce!?! It was very sad. The veggie roll was really good though, so that made up for the lack of taste everywhere else. Overall, I'd probably try again but not get the chicken. Will stick to other selections or maybe just opt for sushi rolls all together. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Side ramen noodles and tonkotsu Side Of Tonkatsu Broth - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love this Japanese restaurant. The restaurant is pleasantly decorated with laid back atmosphere. The restaurant is clean. The servers are friendly and polite. This restaurant has a very peaceful vibe. My favorite dish is the Tonkotsu ramen. It has a very flavorful broth with cute mushrooms, veggies and delicious ramen noodles. Their green tea is a nice compliment to the meal. My favorite appetizer was the quail eggs wrapped in bacon. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

We only ordered sushi so I don't know anything about their ramen. Sushi was really good! But the rolls were better than the nigiri. I was expecting the fatty salmon nigiri to be fattier and softer. My favorite were the crazy salmon and dragon fire rolls. Quality was great for the price. They have really good deals during lunch time as well! Good service. We were quickly seated and orders came out quick. Chill and quiet inside. Easy to have a conversation without having to shout at each other like other places that play loud music lol plenty of parking outside. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Dragon Fire - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped in for late dinner and really appreciated the friendly, welcoming staff, quick service, and delicious food. A fun memory was our server softly singing to himself. read more

Really really *really* good ramen. The broth is profound (), the pork is great (they char it. who knew it would make it so cool!), and the variations are distinct and, you guessed it, great. The specialties (bulgogi ramen!) are even greater. Yes, I'm going overboard, but hey, this is excellent ramen! read more

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This place is so delicious. We tried the white and red ramen (this second one was spicy) and were so delighted with our choices! We even got them to go instead of dining in - I was worried the quality wouldn't be as good if brought home but I gobbled up the whole thing. Extremely affordable with high quality ingredients - can't ask for more. It puts other mainstream restaurants like Jinya ramen to shame. This will be my new go to! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - White Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We are gob smacked! After steamed dumplings with that incredible dipping sauce, garlic edamame, and the white ramen with garlic oil and the yuzu bomb for me, and the white ramen with the chili bomb and extra bamboo shoots for the hubby, we're both ready to put on our "fat" pants and binge some American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates with mega-satisfied smiles on our faces! We only have a picture of the edamame because we tore into the ramen like wild banshees. Rather embarrassing, but it's just that good! Michi and Tatsuya who? read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Edamame Garlic - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Small and cozy ramen place in a plaza in North Austin, easy parking with a huge lot. Not very busy and quick service. I ordered the white tonkotsu ramen and thought it was just fine, pretty standard, and very filling for the price. Each element of the ramen was pretty good, especially the egg and the menma. However, I think the white broth itself was not particularly the most tasty. It seemed to lack flavor and spice, and was a basic salt broth. I would try something else next time. read more

This place is next to my gf's house - just tried it out for the first time today. Not bad at all by any means! We ordered the following: - Chicken Yakitori - Chicken Katsu - Custom Poke Bowl - Hot Sake Will be back to try more! read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Hot Sake, Chicken Katsu & Make Your Own Poke Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the chicken katsu bento box and was super pleased by the generous portion. Yes, I like when my food comes in a big portion lol The bento comes with chicken katsu, rice, california roll, salad, and a dumpling and a spring roll. The chicken katsu is crispy and they use white meat, which is my preference. I ate in the restaurant and there's no one else inside at 130p. Service was very attentive. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Chicken Katsu bento box - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you ever crave a meal that will warm you to your core and leave you feeling completely satisfied, look no further. This restaurant has a cozy interior and is a great place to bring others to share a meal. It's crazy to me how underrated and unknown this place seems to be among other Austinites! This restaurant is located along a row of other restaurants and stores that share an enormous parking lot that I've never seen get more than a quarter full, so parking is never an issue. The dining area has seating available for both small and large parties and there is also a small bar you can enjoy. I believe that the dish that distinguishes this restaurant from every other is the pairing of their don katsu (pork cutlet) dish with a unique sauce that they serve with it! It is mind-blowing to me how crispy and fresh they make their don katsu and I often crave how good it tastes with their sauce (think Raising Canes and their signature sauce). If you want to take it to another level, their Cheese Don Katsu is absolutely worth it with the amount of cheese they stuff their already large cutlet with. Furthermore, I fundamentally believe that no other place in Austin beats the ramen of this place. For spicy lovers, I absolutely recommend the Don Katsu Ramen with red broth. Overall, if you dine here, you will be served large portions that will more than satisfy your appetite and leave you with leftovers to bring home. I take pride in recommending this place to everyone who visits Austin because of how versatile and delicious their food selection is. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Cheesy Don Katsu (extra rice substitution) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was so awesome to say the least!! I'm harder to impress especially when it comes to sushi but the place was so warm and inviting i wouldn't mind becoming a regular ngl. The staff were very sweet and attentive without being overbearing. NOW GORLL let's talk flavors!! For less expensive sushi the flavors had me about to lick the plate C L E A N. i don't think y'all understand. i literally ordered a meal to go for the next day as well. If you want a relaxed spot to take friends/family or a new pookie i def recommend this place read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Crab Rangoon (5Pcs) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped by lunch after craving ramen since it was raining that day. I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and the Chicken Karaage. I think that the flavor of the broth was mediocre at best. The egg was a little overcooked on the inside. The Chicken Karaage was crispy and juicy. The wasabi mayo sauce had a consistency that was thick and sticky, close to that of honey, compared to the creamy texture that you would expect from a mayo based sauce, which I thought was a little off-putting. That being said, the taste of the sauce wasn't terrible. Overall, I would say that the food was decent, but definitely would look elsewhere if you're looking for good ramen. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is not bad but it is not my favorite. First of all, we sort of had a hard time finding this place with the address provided on here but we kept driving around the mall and we found it close to Panda Express. Also, do make a reservation because they limit the amount of people in their dining area. I ordered the Red Tonkotsu Ramen. It was good. The broth was kind of salty for me but I think it's because of the added seasoning on this ramen. This was supposed to be spicy but it wasn't that spicy which is fine. We also ordered the chicken heart, ribeye, baby octopus yakitori. I am docking off 1 star because of these items. It had too much sauce for us that it didn't go well with the meats. Overall, I do recommend this place especially for the ramen and prices because it's pretty reasonable in comparison to other ramen places. read more

Ichi-Umi Sushi & Ramen - Red Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ramen was excellent and so were the bento boxes. Good portion sizes. Feel like this spot is a hidden gem. I also want to try their happy hour menu someday - the prices were competitive! read more

Now that I have two visits under my belt, I thought it was time to do a review. First visit was on a rainy day and second was fir my mom's birthday. Plenty of parking but the navigation takes you elsewhere for some reason. Service has been top notch each time. Friendly, attentive servers that are knowledgable about their top items, especially when I had ramen novice with me. It was a bit dark inside so on our second visit, we asked to sit under a light so we could see our food. Each time we ordered the wings and garlic edamame. SO GOOD! Everything came out piping hot and fresh. My mother loves when food comes out hot so this scored big points with her. The wings are sticky but packed with flavor. The garlic on the edamame is delicious and you'll be licking your fingers! I ordered the black garlic ramen which has yummy flavor but not too rich. My dad had the red broth the first time and it was crazy spicy- like sit on your tongue with no relief spicy. He also ordered the pork cutlet which alone is a bit bland but when dipped in the sauce or your ramen, comes to life. My mom had the brown broth and really liked it. She tried the bulgogi the second time around but still preferred the brown broth from her first visit. The place was pretty busy the later it got. Everyone wore masks and they respected the distance needed. There were plenty of to-go orders too! read more

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The Vibe: I went on a Saturday afternoon and basically had the place to myself! It was super cool inside and very inviting. They were jamming out to some really dope EDM remixes! The restaurant was very clean and tidy. The Menu: The menus offers a wide variety of Japanese classics but I specifically came for the RAMEN! There were so many options it was almost hard to choose! I ordered a fried chicken appetizer as well it was ok. The TakoYaki was exceptional! Service: Everyone was super nice and friendly. Overall 3 out of 5 stars. The food was great but the ramen was a touch too salty. Also the chicken appetizer with the honey mustard sauce was a miss for sure. Overall I would rate my food and experience: 3 stars shinning bright! read more

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Shopping in the area with 3 teens. My youngest is a vegetarian and was excited about the possibility of a delicious tofu dish. The older two vetoed with all their might. I told them if there was nothing on the menu for them, I would grab them a burger on the way home. All 3 (and me) loved our lunch! My vegetarian had the veggie bento box. She gushed about how delicious everything was. I had katsu bento and my middle daughter said she wanted chicken and watermelon...so we got the teriyaki chicken bento. My oldest (and pickiest) of the 3 asked for noodles and chicken with no vegetables. Everyone was full and happy. The service was great. Jenni brought us water no less than 4 times and even ran out to the parking lot to give us a bag we had left behind. Next time we're in town, we will go back!! read more