i popped into jinya on a friday evening, and was pleasantly surprised by the sexy decor-- low…read morelights and deep colors. the service was prompt. we were immediately seated and our server was really sweet. i ordered the veggie ramen with a few fixings and a spicy tuna and crispy rice. veryyy good! for the ramen to be made with meat, the broth was definitely still full bodied and comforting. it was my friend's bday, and we brought it a cake. the server didn't make a fuss about it and was very helpful. the staff all came and sung happy birthday, which was very sweet and unexpected. of course we cut cake for the servers and kitchen staff. (if you dont at least give your server a piece of cake, please do better! cake is meant to be shared and celebrating is for anyone). i wasn't able to finish my ramen despite the pix. i definitely took it home and ate it for brunch the following saturday and the flavours still held up. bonné appétit c.

Great food and great prices! I really like the feel and look of this Jinya location. Especially…read morebeing in midtown the layout reminds me of typical restaurants in NYC, so a city vibe. We sat by the bar at the front of the restaurant, which I enjoyed because the natural sunlight coming in. The remainder of the restaurant is dimly it. I decided to have small bites so broccolini and chicken bites. The broccolini was really good, it was topped with quinoa which I wonder is added for texture because it didn't add much to the actual meal but it still tasted good over all. The chicken bites were super hot and fresh. Much larger than I was expecting as well. I tried the kiwi mocktail drink which was pretty yummy as well.

I had a great experience at ramen Tatsu-ya. It was my first time here & I was very impressed…read more I ordered the "mi-so-hot" & it was amazing. First - the ramen came out super fast. I was very surprised. And my broth was so delicious. It had such a rich umami flavor due to the miso & I thought the spice level was perfect. Honestly - I could eat jhst that broth for a whole meal. Unlike buldak or some other spicy ramens - the main selling point wasn't the spice. You could get an additional "spice bomb" if you wanted some more heat. The ramen toppings were good but not outstanding - same with the noodles. I thought the "mi-so-hot" was easily 3x better than "the og". The broth in "the og" was pretty interesting and more unique tasting. It felt like the main notes were just umami, pork, and oil. Not bad, but felt like it was missing a little something to make it truly good. If I had just got the OG, I'd rate this place a bit lower - but as it stands I'd 100% come back here for the "mi-so-hot" The interior was pretty nice. It was more "communal style seating" with a couple of big tables. There is also some smaller booths. It's an "order at the counter" type restaurant as well. I saw several comments about parking & was a bit concerned when driving over. I know that part of westheimer is always packed! But there is an attached parking lot & at 3pm on a Sunday, there was plenty of parking! Also - there is some street parking in the neighborhood north of the shop. Overall - will 100% be coming back for some more spicy ramen. Would recommend

I've gone to a couple of ramen places in Houston, but OMGGG!--HANDS down one of the best ramen…read more I've had in my life! The broth is so rich in flavor, I could drink it alone & be content! We got the fried gyoza and I forgot what the other appetizer was but was savory & even more in-depth with the sauce it was paired with! It wasn't packed for going on a weekend and I loved that the menu had limited options--makes you choose quickly and get to the GOODS the NOODS! Will be going back during our Winter peak--adds to the element (highly recommend during this time).

Absolutely delicious!!! I came here on a whim and it did not disappoint. Got some ramen and some…read moresushi and everyone in the party loved it ! They have great options and everything is so flavorful! All the workers were so kind and knowledgeable of the menu. If you're looking for a hole in the wall spot i definitely recommend don't let the small area fool you it is super comfy and the staff is super accommodating!

My son had a doctors appointment in the medical center and we stopped here for lunch after. It's a…read moresmall hole in the wall that does not look like much from the outside. The food was amazing! Best ramen I've ever had. My son who eats ramen all the time also loved it!

Ever crave late-night ramen? After a pool party and some beers, we needed to replenish our salt…read morecontent... so Rakkan it was. Sushi Flight (6 Pieces, 4 Flavors) - Somehow 1,050 calories??? - Raw Salmon x2 - Strangely, I would have liked this colder. It was just okay. - Cooked Salmon x2 - I liked this a lot more than the raw salmon because it had a deeper flavor. - Scallops - Probably my favorite thing on this platter because of the smokiness they imbue with the torching. The sweet aftertaste was definitely worthwhile. - Shrimp - Not as fresh as I would have liked, as someone who's eaten a lot of shrimp, but I still liked the taste. Still, pretty mediocre. Tantan Tsukemen - Very interesting broth. Potent, salty, and full of bold flavor. My friend swapped the pork for chicken, and the chicken worked really well with the broth. They serve the chicken as a cold cut. This is a double-noodle dish with a soy milk-based dipping sauce. I normally would have ordered this because I LOVE tantan ramen, but I had to forgo it for the limited-time Creamy Truffle Ramen. Creamy Truffle Ramen - LOVED the broth. It was very light and creamy. I actually liked this a lot more than tonkotsu ramen. The truffle wasn't too overwhelming--just mild enough to hint at its flavor without becoming the only flavor profile you get. Truffle is like baking with rose water; finding that balance is quite hard. I will admit the whole table smelled like truffles, though. The torched king oyster mushroom paired wonderfully with the dish, and the broccolini was an equally interesting topping choice. I also found bits of melted Parmesan throughout the ramen, which the menu listed as an ingredient. The egg wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still a decent soy egg. As I kept eating, the truffle oil became more intense, and the fattiness started to get a bit overwhelming without washing it down with water. Great flavor overall, but I think this dish is best paired with an appetizer to help cut through the richness. One of my favorite things about this place, which my BF mentioned, was the noodle texture. I noticed it too as I ate--a good bite with a slick texture that was just starchy enough to cling to the broth. We had leftover noodles from the Tantan Tsukemen at the end of the meal and ended up using the Creamy Truffle broth as a dipping sauce. Honestly, no regrets. The cold noodles didn't work quite as well in this dish, but the broth was definitely a banger. This was also the first ramen broth I couldn't finish but desperately wanted to bring home. (Obviously, I did.) Their to-go containers are surprisingly sleek, too. It's a weird thing to compliment, but I almost wanted to keep the container as much as the broth. Special comment on the utensils here--the soup spoons are ridiculously cute! Would love to have a similar set at home. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was thoughtful. The music wasn't too loud, and it wasn't that crowded for a Saturday night. They do play a lot of popular Japanese songs, so if you're an international music enthusiast, you'll appreciate hearing "Mayonaka no Door" by Miki Matsubara.

I love how Rakkan Ramen's broth is plant based, and it really does taste a bit lighter and cleaner…read more I'm a sucker for specials, so I went with their summer Spicy Tantan Tsukemen, which was pretty good. Note that it's double portion of noodles, so come hungry for this one. I'm also super happy that you can swap pork for chicken. My friends are also apparently suckers for specials and went with the Sushi Flight and the Creamy Truffle ramen. There was no wrong pick for any of us today. I'll definitely will need to come back and try their other dishes!

Much better service. Food is amazing. You get your food fast. The restaurant cute and clean…read more Try the ramen noodles yum yum

Have been a customer here since its opening weekend. Best ramen in Houston in my opinion. Spicy…read moreTonkotsu is a must!

Finally dropped by to try the omurice and it was just as pretty as the videos! Fluffiness of the…read moreegg (5/5), fried rice itself (4/5). I chose the curry topping, and although it paired well with the pork and omurice, I found the complete bite lacking a bit of punch. So the dish itself was 4/5 for me. Maybe the sweet glaze would have helped bring the mouthful together - I'll try that next time! We also tried the purple yam fries (4/5) and they were nice and crispy. This place was pretty packed when we showed up on a Sunday evening around 7 pm. We ended up sitting at the bar, which had call buttons for service, ordering, check, etc. Overall service was good but the call button for the check didn't seem to work. Pressed it like 3 times in 10 min and no one seemed to get an alert so we just flagged someone down. The inside is pretty neat, with an upstairs and downstairs (as well as a bar area). They did a really good job maximizing their space. Definitely worth trying if you haven't had omurice before.

1. Service - wait staff was friendly and nice…read more 2. Price - about $17 a bowl. 3. Ambiance - This is why the restaurant stood out. The ambiance is pretty cool with honey comb stacked seating along the wall. I would love to sit there one day. But only parties of two can sit there. 4. Food - I've ordered the KYUSHU SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN. Sad to say, but my bowl of noodles was pretty salty. 5. Cleanliness - We sat in a room for 4 people. It was hot and stuffy, only to realize that the A/C vents (on the wall) were shut. So we've opened the vents, and finally a nice breeze, but only to find out why it was shut in the first place. Smells from the restrooms were coming out of the vent. We were all pretty disgusted at this point.

I've been coming to Tamashi for years, and the chopped crab meat roll and Tiger Eye roll are the…read moretwo reasons I keep coming back. Both are consistently delicious. This visit, I decided to try the Rainbow Roll, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The fish didn't taste as fresh as I expected, and the overall quality just wasn't there. The service is usually welcoming, and the restaurant always has a lively atmosphere. I just wish the fish quality was more consistent. For now, I'll probably only return when I'm specifically craving those two favorite rolls.

I do not eat ramen often, but Tamashi was so good that I would definitely go back…read more I had the shrimp ramen (without pork extra shrimp), and it was super flavorful and really hit the spot. The service was fine, and everyone was friendly. The tables are a little close together, but it was not too crowded when I went for dinner, and it was not too loud either. It is a great spot if you are looking for somewhere you can actually talk, whether that is for a casual dinner or a date. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would come back again.

Excellent ramen! I dropped by during lunch and got the Tonkotsu Spicy which came with 5 pieces of…read morechashu, mushroom, ground pork, bean sprouts, and cashews. The chashu was tender, the broth was somehow rich but light, and the noodles were the perfect texture. Everything was executed perfectly. I customized the spice to hot and it was actually pretty hot, so be warned!! For the lunch combo, I added the pork chashu with rice for additional $4 which was pretty flavorful but not sure I'd get again. Overall, the portions were pretty filling! Ambiance was really good and felt like I was in Japan (but more spacious). Only one waiter but service was good.

Ramen gachi I'm on a…read morequest to find the best tonktosu ramen! Unfortunately this isn't the one, but it's still a great bowl! Service: immediate. Friendly. One waitress served everyone in the restaurant while I was there. She was speedy in taking and delivering orders. She seemed very nice! Food: ordered Tonkotsu Gachi and my mom ordered the yuzu. Food arrived very quickly, though we ordered no appetizers. The tonkotsu broth was rich and velvety in texture, but more like a mild umami in flavor. The chashu pork was pale, but melt in your mouth buttery and bursting with savory pork goodness! The marinated egg wasn't brought up to temperature with the broth -- a little cooler than room temperature, with a medium oozy yolk. It felt like the marinade penetrated all through to the yolk -- it was great! I welcomed the novel choice to use red onion over the usual scallions. It was a nice touch of color and brought in that bright, juicy onion flavor that I crave. Noodles were perfect texture. Not too hard or mushy. This bowl feels made to focus on the broth and flavor and not so much an instagram post. Delicious!! My only complaint was a very very very slight bitterness in the background. I couldn't pin where it was coming from. Maybe that's a risk of simmering bones for so long. I'll keep this short because I couldn't just eat my moms bowl... The Yuzu shio broth was clearer, with bright, citrusy, and savory body. The bamboo shoots were golden (grilled?) with a little snap to it. Reminds me of a king oyster mushroom. This is really a unique broth and I haven't had anything like it. You should definitely try it! Restaurant: clean, neat, every table literally has its place /orientation. Deep wood furniture, honeyed lighting, and dark window shades give the restaurant a cozy chic ambience despite visiting around noon. Good food, great service. Great prices. Large portions.

Great sizzling & ramen spot in Bellaire + more…read more Really enjoyed our visit at Toyori in Bellaire. The food was delicious, flavorful, and comforting, and the service was friendly throughout our meal. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy ramen with family and friends. There were 18 in our group, so there was understandably a bit of a wait to accommodate us, but it was definitely worth the wait. Definitely recommend trying this place if you're craving good ramen and Asian fusion dishes in the Bellaire area! The Ribeye sizzling plate is a MUST-try--especially with their signature sauce. So flavorful and satisfying. Their takoyaki tasted so authentic, it felt like being in Japan--another must-try Overall, an excellent dining experience and we would definitely come back again!

Meh, this place is okay…read more We ordered several appetizers and they were pretty underwhelming. We love japanese spots here in Houston and this one was a miss. Not bad per say, but not good. Try Teppay off westhetimer, much better unagi. The only thing that was actually better than expected was the takoyaki.

Cool 24/7 ramen spot! Funky atmosphere - anime on multiple…read moretvs and Michael Jackson music playing on the speakers. Everything we had tasted greatt! My favorite thing was the Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken - it was so good I didn't have the chance to take a photo! lol. Service did not stand out, but when we needed our guy he was nearby and ready to help us. Will definitely be returning! :))

The place smelled not great walking in. It smelt as though they have sewage issues…read more The mushrooms had no flavor and the edamame I got, I paid $1 more to make it spicy and it just had a paste on top with of it. Not mixed. Now the chicken fried rice was really good, but the star was those drowning gyozas. I got the chicken ones and they were so good. Staff seemed bored, but the girl that took my order was very nice. I got it to-go and it came out relatively quickly.