Been coming here for 5 years now and the consistent taste, quality, and the savory broth here always keeps me coming back! Michi Ramen is my favorite ramen spot in Austin as their noodles are cooked perfectly, the portions are always so generous, and the broth is the perfect blend of savory saltiness. Compared to Ramen tatsuya, which is extremely oily and salty, and Jinya, which can be expensive and skimpy on their toppings, Michi is the all-time winner! Get the Sapporo ramen which has a creamy Miso Tonkotsu broth, served regular with pork belly or lean pork. The corn/butter is so good as a topping and really brings out the light sweetness of the broth. A unique feature of this ramen shop is you can adjust the lightness of your broth from light to stout, but I always find the regular is the perfect consistency to drink down afterwards. The atmosphere is dark and moody, and pretty intimate for dates. The restaurant has a nicely decorated exterior and interior, classically Japanese, with an outdoor patio for the warmer months. There is a lot in the back for parking, which should be easy to find. Don't skip out on good ramen in Austin! Go to Michi and you'll taste the difference. read more

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

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I went in for the first time since the pandemic the other day and man... A LOT has changed, and not in a good way unfortunately :/. I'm gonna reflect on the past here for a bit in hopes that ownership sees it. Back in the day michi used to be the spot. The outside of the store was only slightly better than it is today but it almost acted as a contrast to what was inside. Inside the store was warm and welcoming. Plenty of space to seat guests, a bar for those looking for that experience, and my favorite part, a little corner with shelves full of manga. Music in the store was nice and subtle, the lights were dim, the service was good. A whole bunch of great things to be said about how the place USED to be. It was like a haven for weebs like myself. My memory was all I had of Michi, and it made me desperate to come back. Now after I've been sad to say, I don't think I'll be going back. The outside is no longer contrasting to the inside. The kitchen was moved to front of house where the bar used to be. I suspect a sort of ghost kitchen operation going on in the back (no hate, get that bread). dining space was effectively cut in half. Theres a tacky kind of store replacing a lot of the dining space which also kind of doubles as a storage space. The lights are bright, it kinda stinks in there, and the music was a hinderance to conversation at times, just overall not very welcoming. The food however was similar to my memories. I ordered the michi with thick broth, sliced pork belly, and an onsen. Seeing reviews here I probably wouldn't change my order in fear of further disappointment. All in all, I miss the old Michi. The one now is essentially the same as the one found in that one grocery store. Which is unacceptable considering its an entire store. read more

You can never go wrong with Ramen! What's different about Michi vs ramen tatsuya is that the menu is very customizable. So, if you are a picky eater you can choose to take certain things out or add what you really like! I tried the Sapporo with the Spicy ground pork and added the egg, which was delicious! read more

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

It's hard to find good ramen outside Japan but this was pretty good. I was a fan of the veggie broth which was full of flavor. All of their broths and ramen can be mixed and matched. The vegan gyoza was a nice touch since it's not easy to find vegan options. So 4 stars for making the effort to feed the vegans ;-) read more

Michi Ramen - Michi and Sapporo with vegan gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Two words only "THE-BEST" Tried so many ramen in town but always comes back here coz of the consistency. read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo (no bean sprouts and corn) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty average decent ramen. Our food came out hot and pretty quickly after ordering, I enjoyed it. Some of these reviews are pretty polarizing and the vibe is definitely off in here but overall, it was a fair bowl of ramen. Not bad not great. read more

Michi Ramen - Inside the restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pretty solid spot for a reasonably priced bowl of ramen. Everything tastes pretty good. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is not what we were looking for, as it's a bit dim inside of the restaurant. Felt a bit humid inside as well. Service was relatively fast, even though most things were self serve read more

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Okay so, it's a cute place where you order at the register, get your own water then sit where you like, the food came quickly after; (there is also a little shop area with a nice selection of imported snacks like chips and candy.) As far as food we ordered the Michi ramen and the Jungle ramen, both with pork belly. I have to say the menu was a little funny, I was unclear about what sort of broth I was getting, BUT they were fantastic! The flavors were unique, delicious, and thoughtful, not too spicy. read more

After returning from a recent trip to Japan, my husband and I craved an authentic bowl of Ramen. We polled some Austin locals and found out that anyone who's tried Michi loves it! We placed a takeout order of the Michi Ramen, Meat lovers ramen and the veggie ramen! My husband and I loved the Michi ramen and the Meat Lovers ramen! The veggie ramen was good, but not as exciting as the other two dishes! It is definitely the closest to what we had in Japan because the flavors are perfect! Also, the ramen was packaged thoughtfully and securely, we weren't worried about anything leaking! We also noticed that there is a window for pickups and a barrier between the employee and customer. They are definitely taking all the precautions to ensure the safety of their customers. We can't wait to order from them again! read more

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

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Convenient that this place was the only ramen that was open really late in Austin and that was decent. I recommend anyone to try their fried potato appetizer. Crunchy on the outside and just like mashed potato on the inside. The drizzle of sauce adds a touch of flavor and it's addicting! Dipping broth was decent, nothing like Tatsuyas though. It could use some work, the broth seemed to be missing that extra something. However, the chashu pork belly was delicious, caramelized with nice flavors! Service was great, food came out promptly. Only wish is to add wok fired brussel sprouts on the menu! Most ramen places have it and it's great to add with the dipping broth ramen. read more

Michi Ramen - Okonomi fries - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Solid four stars for good ramen and great service! Honestly, I have tried ramen places, but wasn't blown away enough to want to eat it again from craving it. It was a cold day so we decided to try Michi Ramen. Parking was interesting! It is on a one way area on the side of of the restaurant. I luckily found a close parking spot, but I had to reverse a bit into Lamar to back all the way out. Inside it is not as big as I had pictured in my head. Their tables are pretty close together so you will be next to other diners. Not a problem! Our server was helpful in trying to help me find the spiciest item on the menu. I went with the Miso based broth and fresh chilies to spice it up. Also, opted for the spicy pork to see if it makes it spicier. The broth had really good flavor...except just like he warned me it wasn't going to be that spicy I was hoping it would be. I didn't care since the broth was good! Yummy! I think I found a great place for ramen! read more

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Talk about a real fall from grace. Michi used to be my wife and I's favorite ramen joint and we had been going for years. We hadn't been inside to dine in recent years due to the pandemic, but we finally did recently and what a let down. I was skeptical when people were talking about lower quality due to new ownership, but it's true. The indoor dining area has been revamped and looks much more dingy and unwelcoming. There's no more bar or wait staff and the dining area is a fraction of what it used to be. The food just doesn't taste nearly as good as it used to. It's just ok now, which is a massive downgrade. I'm sad to say that I would recommend you look elsewhere for ramen. read more

This is my 100th Yelp review, and it's fitting that it should be about one of my favorite restaurants in town, and my favorite Ramen restaurant ever. When I moved to Austin I had never had ramen before--aside from those little packets from my college years--and kicked it off at another local favorite. I was in love. I thought it couldn't get better. But then I found Michi, and I have never looked back. Their broth just cannot be beat, and we all know the broth is key in this amazingly versatile noodle dish. You can pick your thickness, but Stout is where it's at. The broth is lush, deep, and flavorful. I don't think any other ramen spot in town can compare. They are also the most customizable ramen bowl in town. Don't eat pork? Try the chicken broth. Vegetarian? Their non-meat broth is just as tasty. And you can build and edit your bowl however you like. In the past, the Sopporo with Stout and added egg and spice was my favorite, now I add spice and egg to the Vegetarian bowl and I love it. For those who aren't keen on ramen, you can make a meal out of the second side of the menu. From fried chicken to curry to the best loaded fries you'll ever have, everything is amazing. Bonus: their sake specials on Wednesdays, birthday mochi, and seasonal flavored sakes. Make sure you try the apple spice option before the season is over! Skip the wait at that other place, grab a delicious bowl here, and thank me later. read more

First and foremost, my official rating is a 4.4. My cousin got the veggie ramen with shoyu broth and got the regular strength broth. The broth was flavorful, on the mild side. The vegetable mix, mushrooms and egg were great. The mushrooms were the most memorable. The egg was good and well done. I got the jungle ramen with chashu pork. It's my favorite ramen and I get it every time. Absolutely delicious. Pork is crispy and well done. Broth is the star of the show. Spicy with a depth of flavor that can't be beat. You can't go wrong with either ramen choice here. The staff was nice and attentive and the food came out pretty quickly. Love this place and will always be a fan. Their drink selection could use improvement as there is no soda fountain or a selection of sugar free drinks. They had a lot of drinks and a cool grocery side of the store. A lot of iced tea from texas made which are great as well, but if you're looking for sugar free, it's tough. This is just a minor peeve, so it's fine. The ambience was nice, but it was quite stuffy and warm. read more

I did a take out from here about a year ago. Today pass is again needed to write a review. I understand things were tough in pandemic but the soup was foamy and the food was packaged in a BLACK plastic bag. Which is not appetizing and weird. The noodle was soft and soggy. I am not expecting something like Marufuku, but if it's close to Ajisen I'll be happy read more

Everything Michi puts in a bowl and on my plate I inhale. I love ramen and Michi's selection is no stranger to my ramen addiction. When I stopped in, I was floored by their broth and have tried their stout before but found it suuuuper heavy. This is where I adore their asking of selection for light, regular and stout to customize your bowl of noodles! Their staple of meat lovers and burnt ends have always been my go to but I decided to venture off the course to try Jungle and I was not disappointed. Lemongrass flavoring broth made all the difference and I appreciated the cilantro, lime wedge and Serrano peppers! My husband got their Sapporo with chicken bone broth and absolutely loved it and raved about it more than JINYA's since we had just had their ramen bowls the prior day. Overall, service of our visit was amazing, the server kept making sure things were amazing, drinks filled and even asked if I wanted dessert. Yes, who can even say no to all the mochi flavors they have?!? The one flaw I can see is if you're in on a busy day, the parking lot can be suuuuper packed so the hunt for parking is a must during peak hours! Thank you Michi for your awesomeness in Austin! Slurping my way thru all the ramen one bowl at a time! read more

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I enjoyed it. I shall return. I recommend eating your food immediately after preparation. I do not compare restaurants to each other as each stands on its' own merit. Also, I have found that a restaurant is only as good as the weakest link in the preparation of food. A line cook who changes jobs can destroy or greatly enhance a restaurant for example. I normally do not eat Ramen in the USA as I have found it over salted, oily, the ramen cooked too much, etc. This is not taking anything away from what can be found in the USA. It is just that I was spoiled by the fancy and also alleyways of Japan, and especially grandmothers in Japan when I was able to have a meal at someone's  home. As at the time of my arrival was between lunch and the evening meal rush, I spent an great amount of time with the staff, chatting ingredients, recommendations, backgrounds, etc. I finally ordered a modified Ramen. It was spicy, not salty and the noodles cooked exactly as I like them. I ate every single bite. I really enjoyed interacting with a great staff that I would not have had any opportunity to do during a lunch or evening rush. Thus being said, the small, laid back atmosphere worked on me. The friendly advice and pleasant staff definitely played a large part in my experience. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Michi Ramen is essentially the O.G. of the Austin ramen scene. Before there was a Ramen Tatsuya, Kemuri Tatsuya, Daruma Ramen or any of the others, Michi stood tall. I've been a Michi Ramen aficionado since my first visit there in March 2014. That North Lamar building housing an old mid-century body shop and garage that resembled more of a 1920s airplane hangar--it holds a lot of great memories for me. I took several friends there, brought a group there after a day and night of live music at ACL Fest, and I took my wife there on our second date. I ate my way through the menu, from the squid salad and seaweed salad to the other apps and the ramen offerings. I always appreciated how the portions were always larger than Daruma and Ramen Tatsuya, and I didn't have to wait in line to order, as with the latter at its original location. Michi's larger ramen portions suited someone like me with a perennially voracious appetite. Apparently Michi was the first place in Austin devoted to ramen that offered egg-free, vegan noodles (made of tapioca) and allowed you to choose or switch out various types of broth. Last but not least, the owner Freddy Lee is a restaurateur of the best and healthiest variety: one who strives to deliver the best cuisine he can, while uplifting and even promoting his competitors. Even speaking with Freddy nine or ten years ago, I was struck how he wasn't threatened by the ramen places popping up around Austin, or the fanfare Ramen Tatsuya was enjoying. He even encouraged me to try all of the local ramen I could. Here's to another eleven years of Michi Ramen, still my preferred Austin ramen purveyor! read more

The food is decent but the wait and service is horrible. I placed an order about two hours ago and still have no food and no update. They don't answer the phone so you have to wait in line to ask the only employee for an update. I cannot recommend wasting your time here. read more

I am obsessed with this place, if anyone thinks otherwise, they aren't ordering the right thing. Order The Sapporo ramen light broth, no butter, and spicy pork . Amazing. read more

It has been a while since I have first gone to Michi, but whenever I went again, I remembered why I didn't like it in the first place. I have to say that I am already biased since I don't like ramen that much in the first place, but my friends wanted to go here so I decided to give it another try. I made my own ramen with the shoyu light broth and a variety of toppings. The ramen was okay. There was nothing special about the broth or the noodles. There was not much flavor to it, but it was still quite salty. It was quite pricey since I built my own. You only get about one or two pieces of pork belly for $2.50 whenever you make your own. All the other ingredients added up together made my ramen turn out to be almost $20. I also tried the burnt ends which is a side on the menu. I did not like that at all. You can barely taste the chasu and all you can taste is the salt. Overall, I would not recommend to go here. There are definitely better ramen places out there. My time here reminded me why I didn't like ramen in the first place since this was one of my first ramen experiences. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

The service was and friendly and as warm as the food! It was very delicious! This was my first time here and everything was a perfect 10! Not to mention the low light ambience and vibe it gave! I love how it's such a small and cozy place to get some really yummy noodles read more

I want to give Michi the benefit of the doubt since this was my first time but this was the worst ramen I've had. We got the normal Michi ramen and the Meat Lovers with mala and diced chilis. Both of the broths tasted like nothing, even with mala. The noodles were okay at best, nothing too special. I expected more flavor from the broth but it just tastes like watered down chicken broth. We also got the burnt pork ends and it was super salty. The food overall was 2/10. Service, however, was great. Very friendly and attentive :) read more

Michi Ramen is totally the middle grade Ramen shop in town. Its not bad and they are open late but it never achieves the greatness that you get from Tatsuya and doesn't have the aesthetic of Daruma. I'm a big fan of Tsukemen Ramen, I get it almost everywhere I can and this is my least favorite in town. That's not to say it isn't good still, its just that its done better at the very few other places that do serve it. The pot stickers and everything else here is kinda in the same boat. Its good just not great. I dont want this review to be taken the wrong way. Michi is by no means bad.. its just that they arent amazing but are just solid. I would definitely recommend everyone give Michi a try and compare them to the other shops in town and see what you think. read more

We went for a mean, but they were closed for take out only. Popped into Side Kitsch Vintage for less than 5 Minutes and they had put a boot on my car. Even without this, I feel like the quality in service and food had drastically fallen. read more

I haven't been back here in awhile so it's nice to be in the area to stop by for dinner. I would say the ramen still taste as good as I remembered. However, ever since they changed the chasu slices to diced chasu, we haven't really felt the urged to come here as often. I think the diced chasu takes away from the comprehensive taste of the ramen. The chasu slices before were flavorful, soft, and juicy to the taste, yet on par with authentic Japanese ramen. Besides from this, other aspects are great. Service today was moderate, yet slow. Our initial server gave us the menu and never returned to take our order or drinks. Another server came after and was pretty helpful throughout the meal. Also, I don't think they have an AC here so it might get hotter inside during the summer months. read more

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Michi isn't the most elegant, but for a fairly affordable, decent bowl of ramen I give it a thumbs up. Ordered the Tori ramen which comes with chashu, bamboo, ginger, woodear mushrooms, and green onions. I chose the pork belly chashu - it was tasty, but I've had higher quality at other places in Austin. The other toppings or noodles weren't anything extraordinary, but what really impressed me was the shio chicken broth. The chicken flavor was in full force that day and I wanted to sip it all up. For the price ($10.95 pre-tax), the portion size and flavor are up to par - I definitely left Michi with a full belly. The atmosphere is very casual and casual. No complaints about service - we were seated promptly, our server was nice, and our food arrived in a timely manner despite the busyness of the restaurant. There's a parking lot to the left of the restaurant, and additional spots on the other side (but be careful because they belong to the automotive shop next door during the day). I'd come back to Michi for sure, but I wasn't blown away by the ramen. read more

Michi Ramen - Tori Ramen with Pork Belly Chashu - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very simple straightforward meme. Good service good flavor good prices. I've gone a few times now and I'll be back a few more times in the future . read more

Love coming here every time its cold outside, but do have to wait at least 30 min for a table. But on warmer days there's no wait. Service is great and ramen is tasty. My favorite is the Sapparo with an egg and chile oil. Totally recommend it! read more

A food first company. If you need ambiance, leave the number they give you on the table and walk through the mart and find foods and drinks you've never experienced. The Michi bowl with regular broth, pork belly and an added ajitama is the perfect traditional ramen bowl in my opinion. No matter what bowl you order it's the best ramen on this side of the Pacific Ocean. read more

Vibe is completely gone and the ramen was served cold and tasteless. This place will most likely be gone in a few months, and I'm super bummed because it used to be my go to for good ramen, sake, and environment. Real bummer :( read more

I've eaten here since I lived in Austin from 2015-2017. Every time I visit I make it a point to go. I'm glad to see the restaurant side is open again although I do miss the entire ambience of the full restaurant. The ramen hasn't changed an it is still a solid bowl of food. This is my opinion of course so take it as you will. read more

Hubby and I were looking for something quick, but we were also kind of dressed up so we didn't want to do fast food. I yelped the area and found Michi Ramen on the list. This was the perfect drop in! Quick service and the ramen was quite delicious. Casual ambience but even though we were dressed up, I didn't feel out of place. I had the Michi and my husband had the Sapparo. He added the spicy garlic oil and the eggs. The spicy garlic was not spicy. We also had an order of edamame. (Sorry my Sapparo picture is blurry) read more

Michi Ramen - Classic Michi with spicy pork, added Broccoli - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ramen was salty and not very flavorful. The options have potential but the flavor was not there.

We ordered delivery and it was ok. Edamame, tonkatsu ramen with pork, and a vegetarian broth with noodles and vegetables. Everything was hot and fresh. However, the pork was very tough although the tonkatsu broth was quite tasty. The vegetarian option was too sweet for my taste. The edamame was ok but lacking in flaky salt. We did appreciate that everything came in separate containers to be mixed before serving. Overall, it's ok but not great. You probably won't be disappointed but there's better out there. read more

We came here during ACL and the food was inedible. EVERYTHING was salty. I was ready to write my review for this place from past experiences which were moderate but after this one terrible visit, my entire experience of this place has been ruined. I will most likely not return unless I have to for social reasons. If you must know what was still edible when we went then I will say that the chicken tempura was still good. We ordered Sapporo ramen, Michi ramen, Tatsuta Age (fried chicken thigh), Toriten (chicken tempura), Burnt Ends (pork belly), and Takoyaki. Five out of six of these items were inedible. It was in fact during the big ACL event but I guess that is why it was more upsetting. I brought family here to show off our local spot and was quickly put to shame. Ramen Tatsuya it is for next time .. read more

Food was truthfully horrific. Possibly because it was delivered? We couldn't eat it. Then gave it to the wildlife. They didn't eat it either. Always heard great things. Expensive mistake for us. read more

It's currently closed for dine in until the crisis is over, so take out only. I thought I would have a quick ramen meal for dinner and explore a different place versus a chain restaurant. I wasn't too pleased with my meal, but I was content with the fact that I got a quick meal for take out. I ordered online and it was ready pretty quick. I had the ramen with the pork as a meat, bean sprouts, garlic, and other green stuff that made it seem healthier than ramen turns out to be. The noodles were cooked alright, but they seemed to be superglued to everything else in the meal. The bean sprouts were good, but the extra garlic was absent from the dish, making it less flavorful. I did like the meat infused in the dish, but everything else needed some work. The broth I got was the only thing that kept this review from getting 1 star. It was pretty delicious, and it works if you are in the house for a cool evening. It may even go good in some pho elsewhere, but that's the only thing that I'll come back for. I liked the flavor a lot. They also have other ramen meals with different varieties of meat like chicken, beef, and mixtures of different meat. I'm not sure if this was a bad time (and I hope it was), but I'm not sure if I'll return to this particular location. I'm glad I got to see a cuisine that I've been dying to try, but this was just not it for me. read more

I had the dipping raman, it was good but I think the amount of veggie is not enough. Broth is a little bit too thick and the noodles are too stiff to use chopsticks to handle them for dipping. My friends ordered Jungle and Sapporo, they liked them. Price is a little bit high compared with the amount of food served. read more

Michi Ramen - dipping raman - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Michi Ramen has some really disappointing ramen. The interior of the restaurant is noisy, and parking is scanty. While the service was attentive, the food was bland. If you want to go to Michi ramen, go during lunchtime instead of the evening. I ordered the Jungle Tonkotsu ramen, and was disappointed with every aspect of it. The noodles had a hard texture as though it was uncooked, the chashu was also chewy and stringy, and the broth lacked any sort of lemongrass flavor that it was supposed to have according to the menu. To add insult to injury, the portions were small. I've got to re-iterate that the broth was disgusting. Instead of lemon grass the broth tasted like lime juice. Really watered down lime juice with no fragrance that lemon grass is known to have. I wouldn't recommend this place. Austin has plenty of ramen to offer, and Michi just isn't one of them. read more