I may be a little late in writing this review, but I've been coming here weekly for the past few…read moremonths--and every visit has been exceptional. From the welcoming staff to the incredible food and inviting ambiance, everything about this restaurant stands out. I primarily eat raw fish sushi, so ingredient quality is incredibly important to me, and it truly shows here. Every dish is fresh, beautifully prepared, and consistently outstanding. Andy is one of my absolute favorites--he goes above and beyond for every guest, and his attention to detail and genuine care never go unnoticed. I honestly can't imagine going to any other sushi restaurant when we have such a perfect spot right here in our Round Rock neighborhood. Highly recommend!

After working out at Crunch Fitness, I stopped by Sushi Koen for a quick bite to eat. Sushi Koen…read morewas perfect for flavorful sushi. Ingredients tasted extremely fresh and were enjoyable to eat. My avocado roll was freshness with a good size portion. Also, Sushi Koehn offers a variety of options including bento boxes and hot dishes. The restaurant has clean architectural lines with an understated feel. While the restaurant is small and charming, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. My server was super friendly and welcoming. As an added bonus, I visited during their happy hour. I did not realize it until I saw a lower amount than I was expecting. Overall, very good dining experience. Will definitely return to try more of their menu items.

Been meaning to try this place for a few years, and I finally made the drive up to Cedar Park to…read moretry what many online threads claim is the most authentic ramen in the area. The broth is delicate -- dashi-forward and mellow. One thing Ramen 512 does really well is the condiment setup. The way a diner has salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco on the table, Ramen 512 offers togarashi, black pepper, rice vinegar, and chili oil -- exactly what a ramen shop should have. Since the broth was a bit light for my taste, I used the chili oil and pepper to dial it in. The noodles are thin and slightly soft, reminiscent of chūka soba. Not bad, but not my favorite style. The ajitsuke tamago (seasoned egg) is decent. The menma (bamboo shoots) were cut too thick. I ordered extra scallions but didn't get much. The chashu meat was chicken, which is fine. The internet isn't wrong -- this is authentic ramen, faithful to its roots. But it's also firmly mid. In Japan, ramen exists on a spectrum: there are bowls people line up hours for, and there are bowls you grab at an airport or a food court -- perfectly respectable, just unremarkable. Ramen 512 lives closer to the latter. It respects the craft without pushing it forward. It won't make you count the days until your next visit. But it's a solid neighborhood bowl, and I'm glad it exists. **8/10**

Ramen512 is by far the best spot for traditional and authentic Japanese ramen in the north Austin…read morearea! Everything they serve is made from scratch including their noodles and broth but the pricing is incredibly reasonable. Their customer service is top-notch which is just the icing on the cake! FAST FACTS: * Parking - located in a shopping center with a large parking lot * Reservations - no but you put your name into a tablet when you arrive to join the queue if there's a wait * Online ordering - available for pickup on their website * Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays * Weekly specials available until sold out (check their Instagram or Facebook) SERVICE - We arrived at 6:35 pm on a Sunday and were 4th in line after joining the queue through the tablet. Our table was ready at 7:00 pm and one of the workers kept us updated about the status of our table several times while we waited. Once seated, there is a QR code on the table to scan and place your order. Our server brought water to the table right away and checked on us throughout the meal to make sure we had what we needed. All of our food was prepared and delivered to the table about 10 minutes after ordering. I was incredibly impressed by the customer service! PRICING - The total was $67.65 after tax ($5.15) but before tip for a chicken karaage ($8), signature shoyu ($17) with extra spinach ($1.50) and extra kikurage mushrooms ($1.50), classic tonkotsu ($17), and black tonkotsu ($17.50). I think the pricing is reasonable for the quality of ingreidents and portion size. CHICKEN KARAGAGE (8/10): The chicken is incredibly juicy and tender while the coating is crispy! The Japanese mayo on the side for dipping is delicious. It comes with several large pieces so it's a great option for an appetizer to share. SIGNATURE SHOYU (8/10): This is a Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with chicken and dashi broth that's savory, umami, and a little tangy. It comes with pork chashu (I subbed chicken for no extra cost), homemade noodles, spinach, bamboo shoot, scallion, nori, Japanese fish cake, and half a soy egg. I added extra spinach and kikurage mushrooms for $1.50 each. CLASSIC TONKOTSU (9/10): This has a rich and creamy pork broth with a savory umami flavor. It comes with pork chashu, homemade noodles, kikurage mushrooms, beni shoga, scallions, nori, and half a soy egg. This is definitely a must-order if it's your first time! BLACK TONKOTSU (8/10): This has a rich and creamy pork broth with black garlic oil. It comes with pork chashu, homemade noodles, kikurage mushrooms, beni shoga, scallions, nori, garlic chips, and half a soy egg. All the flavors pair well together but the garlic does overpower the pork flavor in the broth (but I think that's to be expected if you're ordering a black garlic tonkotsu). Honestly, there's nothing not to love about Ramen512... from the service to the ingredients to the pricing, it has everything you could want and more. Eventually, I'd love to try everything on the menu because there are so many great options! The interior has counter seating like what you would traditionally see at a ramen shop in Japan as well as tables so it's perfect for enjoying a meal by yourself or with your entire family. I would recommend Ramen512 to anyone in the north Austin area looking for authentic Japanese ramen at a reasonable price!

This is by far the best experience I have ever had dining in somewhere. The place was full of…read morepeople and there was only one lady who was the host and serving and we didn't feel like we were waiting for stuff and help at all amazing service. we ordered sushi, ramen, soup, and Rangoon's. They were all so good it genuinely brought me joy to eat it everything was hot and tasted fresh. Just great place over all I live over an hour away and I will be making the drive every once and a while just to come here. Very affordable as well and a calm relaxing atmosphere.

Tried this place that took the spot of Pei Wei. Went in during lunch as it was nicely populated but…read morenot crowded. Ordered the spicy miso ramen and it nicely met my ramen standards. The egg was outstanding. Ordered some extra broth to go with my leftover ramen. It was that good. The nigiri I ordered was outstanding. Tobiko and Tomago. The Dragon Roll was great and high quality. The server was very attentive and three water refills later she didn't get tired of my water consumption. :) Overall this is a great find. I liked Pei Wei but alas it closed. This is a much better option.

Mid. As the kids say. Baked mussels lacked flavor. Just…read moregenerally bad. Chicken. Bad. Overcooked. Too spicy. No salt. Bad. Calamari, fine. Average. Nothing special. Had one roll, it was okay. But not worth $15. The ramen again, just mid. No flavor. No spice. No salt. Not coming back. Oh and you have to order on a computer which I hate...

Nothing to say negative about this place! Food was amazing (ordered the pork steamed gyoza and…read morespicy tuna sushi tower and it was $34 total.) we ordered at a kiosk but the workers were right behind able to guide us through the menu. food was fairly priced for how much food you get. fast service as well! go check this place out you won't be disappointed!

We ordered the Spicy Edamame, Angry Bird, Hotch Roll, and Gun Powder Roll. Our rolls came out in a…read moreboat with dry ice, while the table next to us got theirs on a bridge with cherry blossoms. The fish, rolls, and presentation were amazing. If you like spice, ask for the chili oil. Our server was so sweet and genuinely happy to serve us. His energy made us happy to be there too.

We love love love this place let's just start there we come here so often we know the owner by name…read moreand every time he sees us he is a Ray of sunshine !! I love getting the sushi it's always fresh and believe me when I say I have made my way down this menu. Service is very prompt and friendly servers always have a smile on their face and are great at recommending dishes. The music is nice and relaxing in the background it's not to loud just right to enjoy eating and having conversations. Sushi fantastic Ramen amazing "my 8 year old" can eat the whole bowl Katsu on point!! I truly can't say enjoy about this place always 10/10!! See y'all soon!!

This place is so inviting, and I would highly recommend it…read more Victoria was very thorough of going over the menu, very honest and even stated about the macha. I then chose the torah with boba.Oh my gosh, this drink is so good. My wife and I had one of the best meals here Bolgogi is really good. Oishi was also very good We are definetlt coming back here. After living around here for 3 years finally made it out to eat at this magnificent place. It did not disappoint. Thank you again Victoria for the great service

Ordered dinner for pick up today. I opted for spicy garlic…read moreedemamae- there was loads of garlic possibly the minced garlic straight out of a spice shaker or a jar (didn't seem like fresh garlic at all) flavor was pretty good but not amazing. I also had the veggie ramen (no tofu) , they said it didn't come with menma or bean sprouts so I added those along with a seasoned egg (which didn't make its way into my order) . seeing photos of the menu on yelp shows it came with bean sprouts and menma but those photos are a couple years old so maybe that changed - or I got over charged.( i'll report back on that) The veggie ramen was good over all but it was $20.50 after adding in 2 veggie items and an egg. there was 3 bok choy leaves through out the whole bowl.(leaves not heads)z I called as soon as I got home and noticed the $2 egg was missing and they said they would refund the egg. Thai tea was good, perfect flavor and sweetness however the boba was a tad soft a few pieces kinda fell apart on the first chew. I would definitely give them another shot however I would opt to dine in. the space was nicely decorated and looked like they may provide a great experience. *1/8/26- came back to add they never made the adjustment for the missing items 1 star removed for poor customer service.

Bluefin Sushi and Ramen -- Round Rock, TX…read more I had no business being in Round Rock. Nobody does. But there I was, time to kill and a dangerous lack of judgment, staring down a menu at a place called Bluefin Sushi & Ramen -- and if that ampersand doesn't send a chill down your spine then you've never cared about anything in your life. The "and" is always a lie. Ramen and Sushi. Ramen and Poke. Ramen and Tacos. It's the culinary equivalent of a campaign promise -- designed to appeal to everyone and mean nothing. And here they had the nerve to put Sushi first, relegating ramen to the back seat like some afterthought cooked up during a fever dream. I ordered the Firebomb Ramen -- three chili peppers -- out of spite as much as hunger. If this place was going to waste my time, it was going to have to earn the right. The noodles hit me like a revelation I wasn't prepared for. Chewy. Actually, genuinely, profanely chewy. I put my pen down. In years of eating ramen across this broken continent I have learned not to expect much from a place that can't commit to a single cuisine, and these noodles had no right -- no right -- to be this good. Something was wrong. My spidey senses were tingling. The broth is not going to save your soul. There's no depth, no darkness, no sense that anyone lost sleep over this recipe. But there's enough oil slicking the surface to create the illusion of something greater lurking underneath, and in this country, the illusion is often enough. A solid B. I've paid more for worse in cities that should know better. The pork is where it unravels. Stringy and cheap in a way that felt almost personal. It wanted to be ground pork -- proudly sitting atop the broth like it belonged there -- and instead it arrived like a grudge. And because it gets stirred directly into the soup, there's no containing the damage. Every rotation of the chopsticks is another small betrayal. Fix the pork. Those are the only words I have left. The egg was fine. I have nothing else to say about the egg. I came expecting confirmation of everything I already believed and left with doubt instead -- which is the most unsettling thing a bowl of ramen has ever done to me. The noodles are real. The broth holds its own. It's not a destination. But in a landscape littered with hybrid concepts and broken promises, Bluefin has no right being this decent. 7/10

I don't think I will try you guys again. I wanted to like your food but it is just meh. I ordered…read morethe spicy tuna tacos, miso soup and chicken gyozas. The fish on the tacos didn't taste fresh. The shells were also too thick. The miso soup was so fishy that I threw it out. The gyozas were decent but I have had better. No more money from me.

Great service and delicious food…read more We've only been a few times at this point, but I did want to share a few thoughts. First, the service is great. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted with the customary "Irasshaimase" (いらっしゃいませ). That was a blast from the past! The waiter immediately seated us and was attentive throughout the meal. When it became a little busier, his visits were a little more sparse, but he was always available with a wave of a hand. When I asked if they had Chilean sea bass, by chance, he said no and apologized. Then he went on to say that if we call in a week in advance, they could order some and prepare it for us. How cool is that? It isn't the only place I've had that offered, but it certainly is extremely rare and a good sign that they have a good relationship with their fishmongers. On both occasions, we were a bit flustered after being out all day doing errands and stuff. We were voracious but also a bit exhausted. LOL. So we opted to be measured and order just a few rolls between the two of us. While I don't remember the names of the rolls we tried on either occasion, I can say that they were delicious both times. One thing to note is that their rolls are a little rice-heavy. Not a problem if you're used to it. But it is a concern if you want a bit more protein, as you'll fill up faster! Wasabi looks and feels like a typical sushi joint. All in all, it is a great experience. Their menu has a nice selection and is a bit more quaint, and offers a quieter experience. We plan on visiting a few more times to try out a few more things unique to Wasabi and to see if the experience is consistent. Definitely recommend it if you're on it's side of town.

My overall experience was good but wasn't bad but just in the middle. Not the best sushi I've had…read morebut also not the worst, a few pros and cons. Cons: The rice is missing more vinegar, the rice is slightly hard in some grains and it's lacking flavor. It's decent sushi rice but to me it doesn't taste like sushi rice. The 3 rolls I ordered were smaller than I expected maybe because I've gone to soo many sushi restaurants and expected middle sized rolls with more avocado and imitation crab in the center. The salmon is very orange for some odd reason. Love the baked volcano roll, creamy at the end, warmer baked imitation on top. Pros: The fish is fresh, you can see the avocado, the white fish, the salmon, the tuna, and I will say the fish is fresh. If your that type of person that is going for quantity over quality, it's not that bad of an experience. To pay $17 for a buy one get one free, that is it's only saving grace. If it wasn't buy one get one free, the value to dollar would be off but luckily they offer that promo. So when I look at the price to value to quality and quantity, it's just in the middle. Not bad. Not good. Just Alright alright alright