For take out ramen, think they do it very well. Balanced broth with flavor, simplicity, and richness. So far, one of the better ramen joints in Austin. I will be exploring more of the menu. Order the chicken shoyu ramen and karaage. Both were very good! read more

Overall: 3.8/5 [delivery] My husband ordered a late night dinner on UberEats so I didn't get the food fresh and ended up having the leftovers the next day. Pork Chashu Bowl ($14.50): My husband loves this bowl and it is one of his go tos. I thought it was better the first time we had it so I would recommend eating it fresh if you can. It was not bad the next day but just okay. Beef Bowl ($14.50): Loved the jammy egg. This bowl tastes similar to a Yoshinoya beef bowl with good flavors overall but the beef had a lot of fat on it. Takoyaki ($9): Came with 8 pieces, and the batter was really good. read more

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I love Matsuba ramen!! I think it's the best ramen in Austin, easily!! The broth is so flavorful and the toppings are perfectly crunchy every time! Chef Kazu is so skilled in his craft and you don't wanna miss out on this delicious ramen!!!! Dont waste any time, get you some!! Also want to mention that I love the way it's packaged! The broth, noodles and toppings are separated so that it doesnt get soggy on the drive home and easy to warm back up if I take too long getting home! Also survived my questionable driving! Haha We love you Matsuba! ありがとうございます‼ read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - Miso ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried 2 types of ramen (toridashi and toridashi black) as well as takoyaki. We added a seasoned egg to each ramen (making the total $16 and $19 for the ramens). We ate at the 'seating' area near the kitchens. Though you can clearly see indoor seating, it's not accessible. There is covered seating, no restrooms, and no other amenities (like water or napkins) in this seating area. Clearly you are meant to get delivery or to go from any of the 7 'ghost' kitchens. The ramen was okay. I wouldn't bother coming back here again. There is both better and cheaper ramen in the Austin area. read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - Toridashi - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was picking a co-worker from the airport and decided to stop in here for a late dinner pick-up with my co-worker. We took it to go and it sat in the car for about an hour before I got to eat it. I ordered the Toridashi - RED and the Yakitori. The ramen was great, like the packaging of it. I love that they know that most of the time this is taken to go since there isn't a lot of outdoor table here at this ghost kitchen location, that they give you instructions on how to re-heat up the food. The broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles were the right chewiness and texture for me. The Chicken Yakitori was tender and flavorful as well. If it wasn't so far from where I lived, I would have gone back multiple times by now. The only bad thing is their ordering system is glitchy. The day I ordered, it wouldn't accept my credit card so I figured we could order at the window but they said it had to be via the website, so I tried again and it worked this time around. Not sure what was going on that night but it took multiple tries to get it working. The wait wasn't too long after finally getting my order in . read more

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Rich and creamy ramen broth is hard to come by when done right. Here, they have chicken broth done for 20 hrs. It comes out to perfection and I was surprised how good it was. It's located at a walk up windows in the ghostlike kitchen area. You place an order online and they tell you when it's ready for pick up at the window. There seats on the side with tables for outside seating. Overall great food: shrimp shumai, and takoyaki were a great addition. read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - Chicken chashu ramen and shrimp shumai - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

A co-worker mentioned this place was open and since its super close I darted over. I had the black garlic ramen and it was tasty. The broth is really well balanced. The toppings were generous and the price was on point. I'll definitely be going back and if you're in the area and craving a quick ramen fix on your lunch break you should also. The thing that most impressed me here was how well packaged the ramen was for take out. I grabbed my bag and didn't spill so much as a drop on the bumpy car ride home. I'm usually on the fence about to go Ramen and there's another place in town that I've had to go Ramen from and every time I order there I can never get the noodles unstuck by the time it gets back home, That was totally not a problem here. Kudos Matsuba, you made my lunch very happy! read more

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The food was yummy, the owner has the best smile, and the seasoned egg is excellent. This place's approach is new to me. It's in a building with maybe ten other "restaurants". There is a window for each one. Then you order at that window on line or she'd. They bring your food out to a communal sitting area. While I was prepared mentally for a waiter and sitting to think, the four stars for ramen intrigued me. So I ordered the red ramen spicy with pork and added on a seasoned egg. There are many add ins and if you run amuck your could tally up some expensive ramen. Oh and I added scallion. The own Raz was so kind and even came out to check on my satisfaction. He must have noticed I didn't add on a drink and brought me ice cold water in a cardboard cup. This made me happy because I am trying to avoid plastic. The only bigger winner could have been reliable dishes and they wash them collectively. My dish had three plastic parts. And there is no recyling here. If I was home I would keep them for being food to work! It's quit a system to avoid soggy ramen until you are ready. I image these places thrive on take out. I recommend it and go with another person so you are not alone in the communal area outdoors. I am glad I stayed as the owner of this food stall is friendly, work g hard, smiling big, and making incredibly good ramen! read more

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Ordered to go. The ramen tastes like tap water. Everything else we order was soggy. I paid $100 and received nothing that I found enjoyable to eat read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing! Very authentic and full of flavor. It is also well packed and travels well if you do delivery services. Highly recommend.

Searching for a week since I've been here in Austin for ramen as good As I had it in La. finally I've stumbled upon a ghost kitchen gem. who would have guessed? it's yummy. I MISS TATSU IN LA THO. this place is 4/5 because I'm picky w my ramen. still the best by far. very good id order again. read more

They're a nice little ghost kitchen for to-go ramen. It was flavorful but a bit on the heavier side. I'd come back!

Soooo tasty! As an avid Tatsuya supporter, this is a hit in my book. Honestly, I expect Ed to be disappointed and I'm so happy to find another spot! read more

Great flavor! The location is a little hidden. I wasn't sure where to go initially, as it's a little window with other restaurants with the same setup. read more

Very delicious chicken and the broth was the perfect temperature and flavorful; the noodles were perfectly chewy and the staff was very professional and friendly. read more

This place is so so delicious and AUTHENTIC Yum (: if you're looking for delicious homemade authentic ramen you won't be dissappointed. Will keep coming back here when I visit again p.s tray the toridashi tame read more

The best authentic Japanese ramen in town. Their chicken, pork, and clear broth are well balanced, unlike the other shops in town that tend to go too heavy. The noodles are unique and have a slightly nutty profile, unlike anything I've had around here. read more

Since my favorite Ramen shop in our town in Japan shut down in 2020, I haven't found anything close especially after moving back to Texas. I've tried every Ramen shop in Austin and never had the urge to go back again until I found this one. When I heard it just opened I had to try with, high expectations of course. The Ramen was real and natural and since I didn't get a headache from the soup afterwards, must be top notch natural ingredients. Scarfed down the Ramen before I could take a picture. It was beautiful. I had to also try the beef bowl which is also very authentic and delicious. Meat was high quality as well. With barely enough room to try the takoyaki, I had one piece and it was perfect. Sorry. I'm kicking myself for not taking a photo of the Ramen. Next time. Keep in mind you have to go to window 7 if you want to order in person. You get a text when your food is ready for pickup. The sitting area is an outside patio. Currently the hours open at 5. I don't do door dash, but looks like there is a pickup option for deliveries. read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Matsuba ramen is incredibly flavorful and very fresh even as a takeout ramen. I got the Matsuba Toridashi with chicken chashu and it was 10/10. The broth was light and airy, both the chicken chashu and broth were very flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly chewy. I really enjoyed the house blend chili paste which added spice and a bit of sweetness. read more

This is hands down with no exaggeration the BEST ramen in Austin. If you come across this review please take it upon yourself to try this place. Husband and I chose the Tokyo ramen w/ pork chashu- it was topped with bamboo shoots, green onions and of course the pork. It was incredible from the start to the end. The service was quick and the staff was incredible, if I could I would give them 10 stars! read more

Matsuba Japanese Ramen - TOKYO - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're looking for an authentic or close to authentic ramen, I would keep driving. Matsuba is definitely an American-ized Ramen take. The ingredients tasted on the cheaper side. I got the pork chashu, the broth was good. Everything else well, not rememberable. The vegan ramen had enough salt to feel the dead sea. I can see why someone drunk might like this place but definitely a pass for me. read more

I almost never get chicken broth ramen but since that pretty much all they had I have to a try. It was so delicious! I had the black garlic ramen and it was so rich and flavorful. I will be back for sure! read more

For starters, the service is impeccable. I had an easy time ordering and the worker in the front window helped me accordingly. Making me feel back home in Hiroshima! The ramen has perfect chewiness and the takoyaki is some of my favorite. This is one of my favorite hidden gems in Austin. All in all this is a must try! read more

I tried the Toridashi - Black ramen, I wasn't impressed! My daughter ordered the same and thought that it was missing something and she asked for some chili sauce and they wanted to charge $1.50, so she declined. It was bad enough that it didn't come with an egg which would've been an additional $2 each. I wasn't crazy about the plastic bowl the ramen came in (bpa) conscience. We had to order with the QR code link even at the window. Was definitely not impressed with this process. I also tried the Karaage which was good but not good enough for me to come back until they have an actual restaurant if that ever happens. The total was $48.71 including one Dorayaki (honey pancake) read more

Best Chicken Paitan I've had in Austin! The service members were really kind and gave me a ramune for free! They also have a nice sticker that tells you how to warm up the broth if you order takeout. Will definitely order from them again! read more

I ordered the Toradashi - Red and Takoyaki. I really appreciated their attention to detail with the to-go packaging, especially for the ramen. Everything was kept separate from the broth so when I got home it wasn't soggy. They even provided awesome reheating instructions. My only fault was that the food was so good that I forgot to take a picture! Hands down some of the best ramen I've ever had. The chef was really nice too! read more

Delicious food, and very easy to warm up at home. All of the Add ons seem expensive but they're awesome and I would think it's worth adding whatever sounds good, but my favorite part is the broth! read more

Matsuba Ramen is one of those Japanese places that could easily compete in any of the major west coast markets, where the Japanese are most concentrated in the USA. The only issue for us, aside from the cost, is the texture of things like noodles, takoyaki, and karaage does change from pickup to home. But all the flavors are on point. Highly recommended - for Japanese ramen, head and shoulders in deep flavors above certain more famous ramen chains in the Austin metro. read more

I think the broth here is smoother than marufuku. Egg was slightly seasoned, chicken chashu was moist similar to marufuku. I know it's a ghost kitchen but I wish I could served a hot bowl of ramen to be eaten on site instead of the packed to go bowl. Will be back to try it with black garlic. read more

the female working was extremely kind! Food was amazing, and broth was the best! Definitely coming back!!

This food was amazing 10/10 would definitely recommend this place. I got the Toridashi-miso with chicken chashu and it was amazing.

Today is the 5th repeat. Always happy with stable deliciousness. The soy sauce ramen here has excellent soup! Of course, both Paitan and miso flavor are delicious. If you are trying it for the first time, soy sauce is also recommended! read more

MUST HAVE! The ramen is so amazing! Make sure to get the pork and the takoyaki. The owner is actually from Japan, so you know it's the real deal. They're super super nice and they're so friendly. The packaging the ramen comes in is so innovative as well, it makes the experience fun and enjoyable. I feel so relived and comfy after finishing the ramen. I find myself there every week. Definitely worth the try. read more

Absolutely delicious - noodles are perfectly chewy and broth is so flavorful and authentic I'll be craving it everyday now