While I do admit very proudly that Michi actually has very good ramen, the other parts of my experience yesterday were too significant to ignore, leading to a dreaded two-star review. When going for lunch with some friends yesterday, we were the first customers in at 11am. Since I had never been to Michi before they had started cooking, I had never noticed that the building smells very strongly of sewage before the ramen aroma overpowers that smell. However, my friends noticed the smell too, which was a great turn-off. After ordering quickly (yay!) I unwrapped my napkin that held my spoon and chopsticks, only to find that the spoon was very clearly not cleaned properly. I asked my six friends if their spoons were clean, only to have four of the six other friends report that they also had dirty spoons (picture attached). Our waitress was extremely sorry, and we were even offered free mochi, which I definitely appreciate from a customer service standpoint. Despite the free mochi, it must be noted that it wasn't simply that we had dirty spoons. No, someone very clearly and intentionally wrapped those dirty spoons and a pair of chopsticks in that napkin and sorted it as acceptable to serve their customers with. This is in no way meant to muddy the quality of Michi or their staff, but there is obviously someone in their employ that is not doing a very good job of something so simple as noticing whether a spoon (or 6...) are dirty, and to put them back in the wash. Also, the sewage smell? That needs to be fixed as well. read more

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Make no mistake. This is a ramen house. They serve ramen and lots of it. Seasonal varieties and some usual noodle house (as long as those noodles are ramen) staples. First, don't let the chincy outside fool you. This place is a very nice restaurant, with a spacious interior, ample seating and comfortable. It has a full dinning room and bar in the same spacious areas. I went here with a large group of about 13 people and had no problem accommodating them for lunch. The service is quick & attentive. Now, let's talk the food. Ramen is an acquired taste. A menu consisting entirely of ramen is something even people who like Japanese restaurants will argue is "a little odd", but what they don't talk about is that ramen can be a meal, and goes far beyond the primitive "instant noodles" everyone eats in college to save money. Michi specializes in ramen cuisine, and they do a fine job at it. The quality of ingredients they use in their soups are spectacular. I've *never* had better chashu pork in my life, and may never again have such tender, juicy, miso seasoned strips of deliciousness again (by the way, try the chashu pork bowl.) Now. Onto some quirks - there's no salt or soy on table. You have to ask for it. I found the broth for some of their bowls to not be salty enough, but sure enough, ask and you shall receive. Finally, price. This place has amazing prices on their food, and their food quality is astonishing. I'm seriously telling you that if ramen is your passion, you might never have better ramen than at this place. Sometimes, it's nice to frequent an expert. read more

Michi Ramen - Restaurant interior - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just arrived home from our redemption visit to Michi. Clean utensils, clean sake cups, and the delicious veggie miso we have missed (and tried to replace with Jinya's). The flavor is amazing and their spicy chili oil is actually hot and full of flavor. The best ajitama ever... My previous issue was with the bathrooms being absolutely disgusting. After I finished my delicious ramen, the moment of truth came. A much better improvement! And I noticed auto scent-spray-things installed in the bathrooms. Very pleasing! We will definitely be frequenting michi's ramen again! read more

Michi Ramen - The bottle of cleaner you get to look at while you try to hold your food down while inhaling the scent of urine! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

visited Austin one weekend with some friends. We had a hankering for ramen the night we arrived and this was one of the first places that popped up on yelp. So to Michi we went! And we were not disappointed :) I think they go for more "out of the box" (pardon the cliche) ramen~ styles that are not the kinds of ramen you'd normally get at more traditional ramen places. I suppose if you are a purist who loves ramen done the traditional way, devoid of the whimsy and western "twists" on a revered and already magnificent culinary offering, then yeah~ Michi might not be the place for you. That said, I still think you're doing yourself a disservice by passing it over. Though I myself definitely appreciate all sorts of authentic and traditional Japanese dishes and am generally leery toward modern takes, I actually enjoyed Michi. I think it's a good balance between faithful adherence to what traditionally makes ramen great (complex broth and firm noodles), with non-traditional takes on ramen such as grilled chashu pork (as opposed to braised), thai chilis and lemongrass of their "Jungle" ramen, or slaw and BBQ ribs of their "Texas" ramen. Because ramen has already "broken through" in the United States, there seems to be a ton of good ramen shops these days, but Michi manages to distinguish itself by maintaining a good balance between respecting tradition while trying new things. read more

Michi Ramen - Michi ramen (plus bamboo shoot and ginger on top) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm sad that the Korea Garden shut down, that came as news to me as the predecessor of the location was a place I often frequented back at UT as a college student. There's still even parking lot signs for Korea Garden which I thought was funny. Anyways it's quite spacious inside and there wasn't a wait on a Saturday night at 7:45PM compared to its competitors. I've honestly had better ramen. I shared the regular broth michi ramen, they also offer split bowls and checks, FYI. The meat wasn't as tender as I thought it would be, the aji-tama is good but a $1 extra. The noodles were nothing special or out of the ordinary. You can get free green onions. I thought the broth was a bit salty but when I tried my sister's meat lovers, holy moly that was like sipping on salt! My other sister got the sapporo ramen minus the knob butter and I wasn't a fan of the broth flavor. It just tasted a bit off to me. I don't think I'll be coming here again unless reviews get significantly better and I have to come back and try again. read more

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I've been wanting to try some good ramen places and I came across Michi. The service was good and the food came out rather quickly, it is soup. We started with the fried pork belly, that was ok, very salty but it is pork so I kinda expected it. I ordered the Jungle ramen and added the egg and chili oil. I really tried to like this dish but after a few bites I couldn't keep eating it. The noodles had a bad after taste and just over all disappointed with all of it. The only thing I did like was the mochi ice cream. The pistachio was my fave! I will not return to this place, it's over priced for the quality of food you get. Never again. read more

Michi Ramen - Jungle Ramen w/ egg and chili oil. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great ramen, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. This is our go-to ramen spot when we're craving it. I love the rich, umami flavor of the miso broth, and my recommendation is to add the housemade chili oil - so delicious! I could eat that by itself... Their menu options are great and they have the nicest staff, very accommodating and friendly. I have tried a number of their appetizers as well, and they've all been tasty. Usually it doesn't take too long for the food to come out. And during the summer, they'll have a few cold ramen selections, which are my favorite! read more

The great ramen influx of Austin seems to have finally tempered and with it went my statements of "I'll get around to it." I've been to Michi Ramen twice now and it's a pretty worthwhile place. It wasn't terribly busy on either occasion so there was no need to wait. My servers have been pleasant, eager, and ready with answers and recommendations. I've been to this building before when it used to be a sushi place and I want to say there was something else in the last few years, but it's escaping me. I'd say that Michi is using the building to a much greater effect than its predecessors. They've somehow made this cold, industrial structure feel warm and cozy, so that's a plus. I went with the michi ramen bowl (why not go with the namesake?) so as to get a good feel for what they believe they do best. A spicy bomb was added, which gave an appreciated flavor boost. The regular broth is fine enough, though I'd be curious to try the stout thickness to see how that changes the dish. The added soft-boiled egg was a very necessary addition, as without it I'd feel like the dish was missing something. The noodles were chewy and held their own against the vegetables in the bowl. The pork shoulder was delicious and Michi isn't skimping with what they throw in the mix. All things considered, as much as I enjoyed it, I really came away just feeling as if I'd had a bowl of noodles. Perhaps the stout broth would change that? It's a question I cannot yet answer. I've been told Ramen Tatsu-Ya's broth is leaps and bounds above this, so that'll be my next ramen stop. Until I try a few other dishes, I'll have to give this a solid 3 1/2. Michi is definitely worth going to. A satisfying meal, for sure, but to be honest I'm not in any rush to make this my next food break. read more

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Michi Ramen is located right across the street from a strip club. I thought the location was pretty interesting. As for parking, it can be quite limited if the restaurant is experiencing a large influx of customers. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is really nice and casual. Every time I come here, I always get the meat-lovers with an extra side of noodles. I like the additional sides because the initial portion is pretty small, so its not that filling. I also get the onsen egg because it adds additional flavor to the ramen. I really like how the noodles here aren't too chewy, and the broth has so much flavor without being too greasy like Ramen Tatsuya. Also, the wait is much shorter in comparison as there are more available space. Overall, Michi Ramen definitely stands out as one of the top ramen restaurants in Austin. I am never disappointed with a visit here, and I always leave full and satisfied. I also really like the service here. You never have to wait to get your check or refills on drinks. read more

The first time that I visited Michi Ramen, I had a great experience but never checked-in, wrote a review nor snapped a photo. This was an excellent reason to return. I recall that I had a nice bow with two BBQ pork ribs on the side. My fellow foodie was concerned about MSG and server informed us that all of the bowls had MSG with the exception of the Texas and Jungle. I ordered the Meat Lover with the stout broth. The portions of sliced pork were quite generous and the broth was perfect for me. I failed to make note of the craft beer that I paired with the bowl. It was very refreshing. Indeed I shall return. read more

Michi Ramen - The Meat Lover with BBQ pork ribs on the side - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

So far, definitely the best Ramen in town. The soft boiled marinated egg add on (ajitama, $1) was perfectly runny (although served cold so dunk it in the broth.) Well worth the $1, in fact, I had 2. The noodles were springy and chewy although I hear they are not in-house made (I'm OK with that) and the Michi broth wasn't overly salty so very drinkable. I can't wait to go back. Also they have a ton of mochi ice cream flavors including lychee, mango, green tea, and cherry blossom. I didn't care much for the mango, but the lychee was delicious. 2 for $3. They can also cut up the mochis for splitting. All the servers seem to place orders via iPads, show the bill on the iPad instead of bringing you a paper copy, and e-mail your receipt. Paying the bill was a touch scary for my old school mom, who pays in cash and likes paper receipts. read more

A great alternative for Ramen if you don't want to wait in the Tatsu-ya line. I really liked the texture of noodles here. Broth was also pretty good - very tasty and filled with lots of ingredients. My favorite is the perfectly soft-boiled egg! I left quite satisfied, and it's pretty comparable to Tatsu-ya in my humble opinion. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Go for the ramen, but really just the dipping ramen. I've been to Michi a lot. When I was first told about it I went maybe 4 times in a month. I don't go as much nowadays since my cravings have since changed, but boy, Michi Ramen is doing something right with their noodles. I originally had the dipping ramen and was blown away by the texture of the noodles and the savory bite of all the soup's ingredients. Later on, I had their normal ramen and their appetizers, which were all great on their own, but honestly if I go back I'm just going to order the dipping ramen again. Something about the noodles of the dipping ramen make the experience so much better than the normal thin noodles. Really, I would to have their normal ramen with those thicker noodles, but I have yet to ask the kitchen if they could do a substitute like that. They also have a good choice of beers, local and import. Be careful going on weekends! Very busy. read more

Hands-down best ramen spot in Austin and even maybe the state of Texas. Ordered the michi and it came with super rich and flavorful broth. Highest quality ramen ingredients I've ever tried read more

I've now been to Ramen Tatsu-ya, East Side Kings (at Hole in the Wall), and Michi Ramen to eat ... ramen obviously. Overall Michi was okay... I think I still prefer Ramen Tatsu-ya over this place though. There just wasn't anything too special. What I did like was that it offered vegetarian ramen on their menu for my friends who were vegetarians. One thing I have yet to see (Ramen Tatsu-ya promises a veggie ramen "coming soon" but it hasn't happened yet as of 2/23/2013). I guess I just wanted more and expected more :( The broth was kind of bland and were not consistent in their food. All of our bowls looked as if they each had a different amount to them despite them all being the same size bowls. My friend even ordered the same exact thing as me and he ended up getting more meat, noodles, broth... basically everything. I don't understand. Oh well.. read more

Michi Ramen - Summer ramen. No broth. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered to go and it came out so quickly! Really friendly staff too. Ordered the chicken ramen with egg. Reasonably priced too. Loved the bamboo in there actually and if you don't like spinach, there isn't any in this dish! It was a super good portion too. I could have saved half for lunch but I devoured it after a long day ha I liked this better than jinya! read more

My first shot at ramen I tried East Side King and it was just about the worst thing I had ever tasted, so I had sworn off the stuff. But I was feeling adventurous. My coworker took my here for a belated birthday lunch before the holidays and I am embarrassed to say that I have already been here countless times since. It's SO GOOD! Like seriously guys, SO GOOD. Your world will be changed. I get the Michi, light broth, add spicy, and add corn. I may not even finish this review because I want to head over there NOW. And for dessert? A peanut butter mochi ice cream. The absolutely perfect ending to the meal. My boyfriend, who doesn't like soups because he doesn't think it's "real food", excuse him, is even finding reasons for us to go back. We have a new restaurant in our date night rotation! read more

Michi Ramen - Picture doesn't even do it justice. Michi Ramen with light broth and added corn. Spicy on the side. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was one of those breezy nights in Austin where I was craving for a bowl of hot soup - I decided to make the drive up North to try Michi Ramen. My first encounter at the S. Lamar location was definitely questionable, so I had high hopes that this location would be better. First off, the seating arrangement at Michi is much more comfortable and spacious compared to that of Tatsuya (that goes for both of their locations). Also, I enjoyed being served and not being rushed to finish my meal. Service was top notch! Our server was very attentive and pleasant. We had the Michi & Jungle Ramen and a side order of Tatsuta Age (boneless fried chicken). The chashu here has grill marks & a smokey taste. It was definitely interesting, but the "smokey" taste does seem to make the ramen less authentic. The michi broth was good, I asked for the light broth - and it wasn't as salty as compared to the Sapporo ramen that I had at the other location, which is not even shoyu based... The Jungle ramen had a spicy kick to it, tasted pretty much like a thai tom yum based broth. If you like tom yum then it's a win, if you don't then you're better off ordering something else. In all it's a unique twist to a ramen broth. The Tatsuta Age was a disappointment. The fried piece of chicken was a whole piece (came in 3 big ones), I expected it to be cut up into little bite sized pieces. It was also very hard to bite through the chicken since it was way over fried. So the chicken was either 1) re-fried from an old batch or 2) they used white meat which made the chicken very dry. However, when we explained the dish to our server, he was very pleasant and took the dish off the bill. The manager also came over and talked to us as well. That was very nice. The mochi balls were also absolutely great! They come in a variety of flavours, of course I had to get the matcha one! read more

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Went to Michi for lunch today with my husband. I ordered the dipping ramen because I love love the dipping ramen at Tatsuya. I realize the menu says it's a seafood broth but it just tasted overly fishy. The noodles were undercooked and too gummy. I guess I just ordered the wrong thing. I've eaten at Michi several times before and it was ok. When we left, we walked out onto the wooden walkway and my husband tripped on the unsecured wooden planks (or the unsecured wooden log that was meant to be a barrier). He ended up hitting his face on the concrete, busting his lip, scratching his chin and hurting his foot. The entire front of the restaurant is glass so it happened in plan view of everyone. Two other guests who had just walked out stopped to ask if he was ok. Then the hostess came out and put a "wet floor" sign on the sidewalk but said nothing to my husband. Neither did anyone else who worked there. I know they either saw or were told by the hostess because a man came out with the hostess and looked at the sidewalk, but still no concern. So that was our last time eating at Michi. Please nail down the boards on your sidewalk and act like you give a crap about your customers. P.S. server was great Just wanted to update my review. Michi reached out after my husband contacted them. The sidewalk was completely redone and they sent my husband a gift card. Went back for lunch today and had a great experience. Thanks, Michi, for the awesome customer service and great food! read more

I've lived in Japan for many years before and I would give Michi 7/10 in terms of ramen authenticity. I've definitely had more authentic ones in the U.S. before but the Michi ramens are pretty decent as well. So diving straight into the ramen, I got the Meat Lover's and my wife got the normal Michi, both with regular broth. The first thing I found ridiculous was their omission of key toppings such as the egg, the nori, and the sprouts and charging extra for them! It's like ordering a hearty american burger and charging extra for the lettuce and tomatoes. Besides, an egg doesn't cost $1 and a piece of nori doesn't cost 50 cents. It sounds like a complete marketing scheme to me. However, I did add a poached egg anyway and it was poached perfectly. Kudos for that. Now onto the core pieces. The noodles were pretty good. It was a little thicker than expected but still had the right texture and chewiness. The broth was... umm... not right. There's no other way to put it. It almost felt like they were trying too hard to be authentic... and failed. I'll probably try the light broth next time. Quantity wise, it's a fair amount but don't expect to be full off of one bowl if you have an above average appetite. I'm gonna get their "extra noodle" next time and see whether it's worth the extra $2. The Meat Lover's came with 6 slices of chashu, which was awesome, but a few of mine were a little chewy (slightly undercooked). The service was ok to say the least. Our waiter looked rather unattentive the whole time. Paying from an iPad sounded cool but it's actually quite weird like other reviewers have mentioned, especially when selecting the tip while the waiter stared at you. Beware that the minimum pre-calculated tip is 18% (tricky tricky) so you'll still have to do your own calculation if you want to pay the normal 15%. Our service was sub-par so we simply tipped accordingly. We waited 10 more min for our receipt but the waiter never came back, so we just left. I would have bumped my rating down to 3 stars for the service but since they just opened recently, I'm cutting them some slacks. On the brighter side, we came on a Sunday evening and finished our meal within 50 min total, which is pretty good for a sit-down dinner. Overall, the ramens at Michi are pretty decent but no where near perfect. However, I would recommend this place and will definitely come back myself as it's pretty hard to find a decent ramen place in the first place. If you're interested in some Japanese ramen, this is a good place to start. Btw, The guys' bathroom doesn't have a door for the stall... so plan accordingly. read more

Michi Ramen - meat lover with poached egg - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a hard time deciding between a 3 and a 4 star rating for this place, but I gave Ramen Tatsu-ya a 3 and I just can't bring myself to rank this higher. Like many other UT students, I was super excited to hear of a ramen place opening so close to campus. (ESK@HITW just wasn't cutting it, though I've heard they've made improvements so I might give it a second try.) I wasn't disappointed exactly, but I wasn't ecstatic after my experience here either. I got the michi ramen with regular broth & an added ajitama egg, plus a side order of the tatsuta age (boneless fried chicken). Note: the ramen itself was super filling, so I had to take the chicken in a to-go box because I can never eat as much as I think I can. (Woe is me.) The ramen was well portioned for the price. The broth was good, though it became too rich near the end. The noodles weren't my fave; a little tougher than I'd like and not as chewy as I expected. The chasu was weird. Instead of the usual fatty pork belly, this was a very lean cut. Strange. Texture-wise the meat was good, flavor was good too, good portion - it just wasn't the traditional cut I'd expected. The fried chicken was perfectly juicy and moist, but otherwise not a lot of flavor unfortunately. I just got it to try it, don't think I'll order it again. Service didn't really do much but they were definitely on hand if we needed it. I love their ipad system for paying, haha. Their parking lot is the one just past the building, NOT the one right before the big sign. I panicked and thought I missed the turn at first because of that, oops. If you don't wanna go to far from campus or you're in the area, this place ain't bad if you get a ramen craving that needs satisfying. But if you're willing to head elsewhere in search of a bowl, this wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Michi Ramen - Michi ramen with ajitama egg - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a solid 3. I work nearby and on a cooler day it's a great lunch option. Over the past couple of years I've made my way thru the menu - a few times. All of the births are "good" but not the "YUM!" kind of good. The dumplings are amazing, the pork belly is great. The chicken and pork and beef are suspicious. Their bbq ends are a generous serving (and sometimes I just order these with rice and call it a meal). At the lunch rush and at night the lines can be long and the wait can be even longer than tastu-ya, even with tastu-ya having a longer line. If you're in the area and have a hankering for a quick ramen fix then this is the place. If you want something more enjoyable, something you're willing to drive and wait in line for, go to tatsu-ya. read more

It was a cold rainy Sunday afternoon and we were craving ramen. Our fave Ramen Tatsuya was not open for a few hours and we happened upon this place. We ordered the dipping ramen and Sapporo to go. After reading several yelp reviews we ordered both broths "stout" because we were used to the thick deep flavor of the broths from Ramen Tatsuya. To get the a little bit of deeper flavor it was $1 extra/bowl. We also added an egg (which normally comes with the ramen at Ramen Tatsuya) which was also extra. I was always upset that Ramen Tatsuya did not allow to go orders and was happy this place offered it. Hindsight I now understand why they do it that way. I'm pretty sure ordering to go played a part in my experience of Michi Ramen. The to go order sends you home with the broth and noodles separate. Which I would assume is a good idea so the noodles don't get soggy? But at home the noodles were tangled and sticking together. I tried just putting it in my broth whole to see if the broth would loosen it up but no luck. Positives: 1. overall the flavor was good although not as rich (even with it being "stout") 2. Also from other reviews we added the in house made chili oil on the side which was delicious. I highly recommend adding it if you go Negatives: 1. By the time I was finished ordering my bowl I was a few dollars cost over what I would have paid at the other ramen place. 2. Don't order to go I think I would try this place again, but I would definitely dine in to see if the ramen is a different experience. read more

Had this place delivered to my home through DoorDash and I have to say I was impressed. Not sure about the other reviews but my experience was a great one. read more

Ok Ramen lovers! This place has been tweaking and tweaking and always seem to have new offerings! I love the new grilling on the Char-su gives a lot more flavor. As of late I have had the dipping ramen: amazing and leftover with steamed rice is full of flavor and I can't get enough. The main reason for the update is the amazing John with his in house desert making abilities (baker). He has been making some amazing deserts which I am happy to have partake and will look forward in partaking any new desert he creates! First If you like beer you will enjoy the two ice creams he makes. You have to be in the know and ask as they have had it only during their special events and maybe they will have some left for you to ask and partake in: 1st we had Big Drunk made with 512 Pecan Porter and a Praline cookie. You can see in the pics how delish it looks and it was good. It was a little heavy and the praline he made was so good we asked for more but alas they had none. 2nd we had King Louie - Primus beer- This was light and had a good flavor and end to a lovely dinner. I prefer this desert better. I would love to tell you details of the beer ice cream but I am sorry I am not typically a beer drinker and really don't care for beer myself but I really do enjoy the ice creams they made and look forward to any new ones they will make. These have started me on a journey about beers. For these deserts I am sure If you ask nicely maybe you'll get lucky and have some for yourself. read more

Michi Ramen - Big Drunk! 512 Pecan Porter ice cream and a Pecan Praline cookie. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Top notch ramen!!!! I really like that you can get light, medium, or stout choices for the broth. My favorite is stout and haven't had this anywhere else but Michi. mmmm The vibe is super chill, much like Austin used to be. The waitstaff is fast and friendly, never pretentious. We really love coming here for date night and recommend it to all our friends. read more

Michi Ramen - spicy jungle ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

UPDATE - They took the initiative to refund my order and emailed me to offer a gift card to make up for it. We'll give it another shot! Original review: They messed up our pickup order and then wouldn't pick up the phone. We ordered two Michi ramens, pork belly/pork broth for me and diced chicken/chicken broth for my wife, who's allergic to pork. I picked it up and checked the receipt, which was correct. I should've opened the bag and checked the food, because I found out when I got home that they put diced pork in my wife's. We called them 10 minutes before closing to at least confirm with them whether the broth was pork or chicken, but they wouldn't pick up the phone. The food we were able to eat was ok, but not great. Wouldn't recommend it. read more

I love noodles at all times of the day and Michi makes it possible to have ramen at 11 p.m. (they close at midnight). I mean, I don't go out for ramen at 11 p.m. very often but at least I have a choice in Michi. I always get the Michi ramen with regular broth. Stout is too rich for my liking but if you like fatty goodness, do it! If you want to amp up your bowl, you can extra fixings for extra $$. The noodles are cooked al dente and the broth is just salty enough. If you don't want to wait in line, go here. read more

At first I wasn't a fan of the Japanese ramens here.. but my past couple visits have been pretty great. Highly recommend this place! YAYS: -Addictive broth. If I feel like I need a deep, thick broth that'll put me to sleep right after, I get the Regular broth. If I feel like I need something much more light and doesn't leave that aftertaste, I get Light. The extra seasoning/spices on the table are a good addition to the ramen as well -Lots of toppings to add on. The add on prices differ depending on what you get -I love love love their mochis. It's the best dessert afterwards!! -Happy Hour. $2 off appetizers and cheap drinks -AWESOME service. Everyone's attentive to your needs :) NAYS: -VERY limited parking -Dinner rush. I recommend you go before it gets really busy, like around 5-6 -The broth takes some time to get used to.. I would recommend starting off with the Light broth first then trying out the Regular broth -Not on the cheap side.. For the amount, I think it's worth it because I get their original ramen which is the cheapest on the menu. But all the other items seem to be a little on the expensive side. I wish they had the Happy Hour discount for their ramens as well.. -Appetizers are not worth the price.. unless you go during happy hour RECOMMENDATIONS: -Original Ramen with bean sprouts + fish cake -Takoyaki (appetizer) -Mango, Green Tea, Pistachio mochis read more

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I'm a huge fan of Ramen and this place has excellent Ramen. The atmosphere is not as fancy or authentic as Ramen Tatsu ya, but the Ramen is good so we keep coming back. My favorite bowl here is the Sapporo because it has corn in the broth--I don't know why, but the corn just makes the bowl. I also like that a soft boiled egg is only .50 cents more and they give you the whole egg and not just half of it like other places. During our last visit we also tried the blueberry sake. I'm usually not a fan of cold sake, but this stuff was delicious! It had bits of fresh blueberry in it and it definitely hit the spot. For dessert we always get a couple orders of the mochi ice cream. I'm going through a huge mochi phase right now, so I get really excited about the mochi here. They have a bunch of different flavors--all equally delicious! read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo ramen bowl - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've heard a lot of good things about Michi and I gotta day they were mostly right. A friend and I arrived around 8:30pm and the crowd wasn't that bad. We waited 2-3 minutes for a table to be cleaned and we were seated. It took some time, but we finally got a chance to order drinks and food after about 10 minutes or so. Our waiter seemed busy, but the restaurant wasn't even all that full. I brushed it off. We got our food about 15 minutes after ordering so that was a plus, however we didn't have utensils and had to wait to flag someone down for those. Once we began eating, it was obvious why folks come here. The food is just amazing and delicious. I was very happy with my choice and even my friend's, I had to try it, too. My main complaint is the service. I waited probably 20 minutes or more from the time we originally got our drinks, then food, then had eaten about 1/3 of my food before I ever saw our waiter again to get refills (the one that got our utensils wasn't even our waiter she was a helper). That said, it wasn't an overall let down. The food was great and the atmosphere was amazing. I'll definitely come back and hope that service improves, as it seemed other tables weren't having an issue getting refills and such. read more

Went during the soft opening, they'd only been open for 3 days. Walked in at about 2:30 on a saturday, was by myself and sat at the bar. Waitress walked me through the menu and asked me to pick my appetizer and she'd be back. I ordered only water and the Michi ramen with "regular" sauce, add egg ($1) and the spicy flakes ($.50) on the side. My soup took approx. 30 minutes to come out, and when it arrived it was tepid/lukewarm. Broth was more salty than any other flavor, and the ham looked like cheap, fatty deli spiral ham, and was so fatty after chewing I had to spit it back out into my bowl. Overall unappetizing, flavorless, salty mess. Won't be coming back here. read more

Michi Ramen - Michi ramen with "regular" style sauce - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Of all the ramen places I've tried in Austin, this one is the best. They have better broth, more kinds, better chashu (the pork in your soup) and as if that wasn't enough, they have a great beer selection and good mochi for desert. Pretty much the only disadvantage is that it can be hard to park. For whatever reason, it's taken more than a year since I stared hitting up ramen joints in Austin to make it here and I deeply regret that. There's more, and better broths here than at other places, like Tatsu-Ya. I've tried the michi ramen, the jungle ramen (closer to a Thai lemongrass broth), and the Sapporo. Each one was noticeably different and they were all good. The lemongrass broth in the jungle ramen was more interesting than it was good, but it was still yummy. The chashu (round slices of pork) here is amazing. It has grill marks on it and is deliciously juicy without being fatty like it can be elsewhere. Seriously, it's just stunningly good. The beer selection is only about 8 taps, but about 5 of them are good local beers and the remainder are both interesting and somewhat surprising beers. At the moment, they have a stout from Denmark and a hoppy winter pale ale from Belgium. To close everything off, they have mochi. It's ice cream inside of a rice flour pastry served cold. The azaki bean is my favorite, but the fruit ones are are what my wife goes for. read more

I used to really love this place about 2 years ago, and even last year during some of the colder months. However, recently I've made two visits and have been disappointed with the quality of food. Something must have changed as the broth isn't what I remembered (seems to be way more bland now), and has left me feeling unsatisfied and moderately disappointed. Pork got super chewy and not really appetizing to either look at or to eat, and even with some of the add-ins, there's still a lot that I'm left desiring out of a bowl of ramen, especially at the price point (usually running 10-15 for a more basic bowl). The biggest disappointment, though, was on a recent lunch trip where we were told that our favorite dish (the veggie tempura) is now only served after 5pm. When we asked about the change, we were told that there just wasn't the demand at lunch to justify having another cook. This was also reflected in our almost 45 minute wait even though it didn't seem too busy when we first arrived. Not sure what all is going on at this place, but whatever changed has unfortunately taken a blow to what once made it really great. Hopefully it gets addressed before it's too late. read more

The decor was nice and the staff were even nicer but I honestly can't give Michi Ramen a higher rating because the ramen itself was very disappointing. I never felt this badly writing a mediocre-rating review because our server was so friendly, yet the ramen was simply not up to par. Here was my order: 1. Toriten (Fried chicken) 2. Michi ramen - regular broth (Shoyu ramen) As a side, toriten was decent. Unfortunately the main star, the shoyu ramen, was below average. Even in regular broth, it was too salty for my taste and this is coming from a guy who prefers heavy flavors. I tried my sister's sapparo ramen (miso shoyu ramen) and it was even more saltier. I finished the noodle itself because it was good and the chashu because it was well-done albeit much less flavor than the broth, but I was unable to finish the broth, which was not something I would do with other ramen shops. Go with light broth perhaps if you want to try Michi Ramen. I think this place is a solid restaurant that fell short simply because of its over-saltiness. read more

Michi Ramen - Toriten (Fried chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Deeeeelicious! I tried the Michi Ramen, and absolutely loved it. I ordered my ramen with regular broth, made it spicy, and added an egg (ajitama). The broth was spicy and full of rich flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked to al dente. The pork was tender. I loved it. I can't wait to go back. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! We also ordered the burnt ends - good but salty. Perfect if eaten with plain rice. read more

Michi Ramen - Michi with egg and spicy oil - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Michi and Ramen Tatsu-ya are the only two ramen places I've tried in Austin. Before moving here, I loved a few different ramen places in New York, Ippudo being the best I ever tried. Upon moving here, my fiancé and I had to find a replacement to satisfy our ramen cravings. We tried Ramen Tatsu-ya a few times before we discovered Michi. We've been hardcore Michi fans ever since and regularly eat here when the craving hits (pretty often). Michi is definitely my favorite ramen place in Austin so far. That's not to say that Ramen Tatsu-ya isn't delicious as well. They're just different. The broth is different and the atmosphere is different. One thing Michi has going for it is the variety on the menu. There are multiple broths and ramen dishes available, and you really can't go wrong with any of them. My personal favorite is the sapporo with miso tonkotsu. Sooo good. I love the corn in it and it contains the perfect amount of meat for me. In addition, I usually order an ajitama egg and nori.. and sometimes an onsen egg if the mood strikes. A close second is the standard michi ramen with shoyu tonkotsu. My fiancé tends to prefer the jungle ramen which has a great lemongrass tonkotsu. I've tried the Texas ramen, which is good but not as much my preference, as well as the meat lovers which is pretty much just the standard michi with a lot more meat. There is also a dipping ramen which has a much thicker fish tonkotsu on the side which the noodles are meant to be dipped into. I tasted one of the summer ramens when a friend ordered it recently, and I enjoyed it a lot. These are served cold and with a vinaigrette instead. It was really good, and I plan on trying more of these in the future.. probably once August comes around and it gets to be way too hot outside to order the hot broth. Still, it's going to be hard for me to want to deviate from what I know and love, my sapporo ramen. When ordering many of the ramen dishes, you will be asked whether you prefer your broth light, regular or stout. For the longest time, I stuck with regular but after experimenting a little, I've learned that I prefer the light broth. It doesn't feel as heavy and the stout gets too salty for me. But it's really a personal preference. We haven't experimented too much with the appetizers on the menu, though the few things we've ordered have been good. Generally, though, we find we're nice and full after a bowl of ramen each. Ordering anything extra puts us over the edge. Though, it can't hurt to save some room for the mochi ice cream at the end! I enjoyed the lychee and mango flavors. And lastly, Michi has a great rotating selection of beers on tap. My fiancé enjoys asking the waiter for the IPA of the day. It's been a great way of trying new beers. I tend to like to order their iced green tea. So nice and refreshing! read more

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Not a bad ramen place by any means. Our waitress was extremely nice and helpful in suggesting what type of ramen would be best. We ordered the Veggie Ramen and added some shoyu(spicy sauce) and it was pretty great! Now for the not-so-great: the lightly fried calamari. The batter was actually very tasty and not too heavy or greasy. But the calamari was pretty overcooked and rubbery. The seaweed salad was also just typical from the box taste. Overall, a good experience and the atmosphere was fun and our service was top notch. Also surprisingly affordable! Favor was a little less than amazing but I'd visit again. read more

Michi Ramen - Veggie Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is amazing. I love the food here. The staff is always nice. My only complaint is I always get extRa broccoli and they only give you 3. Other than that, it's so good and I've had a positive experience otherwise. read more

Michi Ramen - Jungle Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't think I've ever received better customer service anywhere! Sarah, our waitress went above and beyond for us! She not only took my boyfriend's health concerns very seriously but even made suggestions of items on the menu that avoided his allergies. If that wasn't enough, when we said we were new to Austin she took the time to make a list of places and attractions we might have been interested in seeing. I could not have been happier with her and I might even request her again next time I go. Now on to the food. Delicious! I made a build your own with medium broth and any toppings I saw fit, and though it was WAY to much food for me to eat, it was still very good. I think next time though I'll stick to a lighter broth in order to get further into my meal before being full. Overall the food only deserves 3-4 stars but the service we received put my rating over the top. read more

Michi Ramen - Build your own bowl with a ton of toppings and medium broth - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas