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    Otsuka Ramen & Bar

    3.3 (113 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Wagyu Tonkotsu
    Kayla L.

    We were thoroughly impressed with the food here! We came around 9pm on a Sunday and it wasn't busy at all. For appetizers, we really liked the potstickers! I ordered the wagyu tonkatsu ramen bowl. They're large and super good! I went with mild but wished I'd opted in for spicy, since I typically like a bit of a kick. They do have sriracha at the table though! All of the ingredients are fresh and high quality!

    AJ H.

    The ramen "does the job" nothing exceptional, but it fills you up and tastes good Potstickers we're average I expected the karage to be more crispier The staff was average. What I found odd in my visit is when my ramen came, they ran out of soup spoons for the ramen, and ended up waiting for a spoon for about ten minutes before they brought one to us. What's weirder is that other patrons came in later and got their spoons right away.

    Otsuka Tower
    Mashunda I.

    Great tasting sushi and hot sake made my night. The service is also great. I will return with my family next time.

    Ultimate Tonkotsu White 13.95  Pork and chicken broth and tempura shrimp
    Mike N.

    Presentation of the food was pleasing. The taste was very good. It lacked a little something. I think it was not hot enough so the flavor wasnt as intense as I have had elsewhere. I am glad the shrimp tempura was not soaked as that would have ruined it for me. Overall I will come back and try other dishes. Ultimate Tonkotsu White Pork and chicken broth with chashu and shrimp, soft boiled egg, bamboo slice, bean sprouts, green onion, black fungus, nori, fish cake with thin noodles

    Melissa C.

    I live in Galveston so I met a friend from League City for dinner july 21, 2019. The hostess told us to sit where we liked...the she immediately asked us what we liked to drink? Well, since you only serve beer and wine can we have a menu for that? (She scrambled for one...just really awkward kinda chick...nervous laugh, I dunno?) We find that they have house wines for $5 ...the rest of the wine is by the bottle ($25-30) they also have a beer selection. (and that's it) we opted for a bottle...I spoke the brand name but, had to show her on the menu which one it was, then she turns to my friend and asked what she wanted to drink?!! Again, awkward moment...I mean, hey...I can drink a bottle by myself but, this chick didn't have a clue!!! After that a waiter, Ken...he took over and apologized said she was the hostess and new so.., yeah. A few more small things...no bar naps for wine or water glasses...so, after the table had water all over it (condensation) we asked for napkins and they gave us dinner napkins?! Also, Ken the waiter kept our bottle of wine (no ice bucket for it) so we had to ask him for our wine a few times. (here's a idea: Get a few buckets when a lot of what you sell is wine by the bottle, duh!) Anyway, we ordered 2 bao bun sandwiches and fried calamari to start. The bun was delicious. The calamari was a tad...just a tad chewy...but, worthy of every last bite. Entrees were both #16...spicy miso tonkotsu which was excellent. So other than the awkward beginning...it was great food.

    Right next to star cinema grill
    Juncel A.

    This review is a little overdue. We went there probably the first month of their opening. Otsuka is very conveniently located in Baybrook mall. They also have a bar area so If you just want shareables and some booze after a day of stressful spending at the mall, this is a great addition to the options that the lawn area of the mall already have. I would say the benchmark ramen restaurant in the area would be Jinya, and it's hard not to compare every other ramen place to them since they are actually a pretty solid ramen shop that's well known throughout the country. I got the tonkotsu ramen, and I will say Jinya tops this place when it comes to the flavor of the ramen. It wasn't bad, just not as creamy and flavorful. I also had the takoyaki which was good. The service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. Overall I would consider dining here if I'm at the mall and I'm not feeling very picky, but just want a good bowl of ramen I wouldn't mind the 10-15 minute drive to Jinya.

    Karaage
    Kim T.

    I honestly had an ok time here. The food is different from the usual Japanese style. This was more Americanized and not as great. Props to trying to do something different but if I was going to pay more for less, I would rather go somewhere else. The lady who took care of us was nice, though. I didn't have any plating or utensils when I was seated.

    #18 with request for spicy broth
    Ann N.

    Possibly the best ramen I've ever eaten. Ordered the #18 & requested the broth to be Spicy (2 peppers). Price was $13.95 w/o tax. It came out piping hot. Portions are generous. Beef was fresh & pork was tender, melting in your mouth. Diced tomatoes were a really nice touch & something I've never seen done before in ramen. This place is much better than Jinya b/c of spacious seating, good lighting, fast service, and large portion size. They give you a huge amount of noodles & you'll be stuffed by the time you're halfway done. For the avg person I could even imagine taking leftovers home. Broth is light yet rich, savory, and bold in flavor. I didn't have to add any further seasoning & was really happy my entire meal. I would give this place 5 stars simply for quality of food, but after our lunch, we both had severe stomach aches, not something we are ever used to when eating ramen. Hoping we just caught them on a bad day, and it is our intent to return here again to hopefully have an even more positive experience.

    Takoyaki
    Adam H.

    There are two types of ramen people: the ones who crave a restaurant version and don't mind dropping $12-15 for a bowl of slurpy goodness; and there are people like me who grew up dressing up the 5-cent per package version ... rummaging through the fridge to dress it up like the photo on the package. Still, I really enjoyed my sit-down here. From the clean modern atmosphere to the friendly efficient service, the vibes here were good. And the food was tasty too. My wife customized her bowl; I ordered directly from the menu and added some extra pork belly. Delicious on both counts: the gyoza (potstickers) were pretty standard; takoyaki was good, but unevenly cooked -- rubbery (way overdone squid) with a seemingly undercooked filling. If you're in my ramen camp, you might be shocked at the price point. But it is what it is, and this is the place where you'll finally enjoy that "suggested serving" bowl.

    Carissa C.

    New ramen place in the new expansion area of Baybrook Mall! My friends and I decided to have dinner here one weekday evening. Upon walking in, we noticed an almost empty restaurant, but it was raining outside and we were in the mood for something warm and comforting. We inquired on their drink menu, and found out they had just acquired their liquor license that day - so I took it that they didn't have too many options? I did see someone try to order sake, and their sake machine wasn't properly working. As for food, we chose the calamari to share. They were pretty flavorful and not overcooked. I chose the spicy specialty ramen with a medium amount of heat ($13.95). The spice level was just right for me and the broth was flavorful. I must say that I was surprised that they included diced tomatoes as I think that's not too common in typical ramen that I've had before. For dessert we tried the green tea mochi - it was yummy, had just the right amount of green tea flavor, and didn't taste too much like the frozen kind from the grocery store. If I'm in the mood for ramen near home, I wouldn't mind returning to Otsuka but I'd prefer to leave out the diced tomatoes next time.

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    Komeya

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    4.2(160 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Clear Lake
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    Wanted to try a new place for Ramen, this one hit the spot. Super cute and cozy, we were seated…read moreimmediately. Our waitress was super friendly. The menu is big, tons of sushi to choose from. We started with calamari as a starter. It was hot, crispy, and came with a chili dipping sauce. I ordered a Thai tea, but they were out. I ordered the original ramen but added spice. It was the perfect amount of spice! I really enjoyed the thin noodles and the pork was tender and seasoned well. The sushi was delicious and fresh. I'm glad we stepped out our box last night and tried a new place. I'll definitely be back!

    Komeya looks like a typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant from the outside, but on the inside ,…read moreKomeya has lovely Asian decor and great AC. The employees are kind and patient. There's decent space inside, but not suited for large gatherings. The location is a little difficult to find. Komeya is crammed into a small business strip next to a busy street. Parking may be difficult. Their menu is 90% sushi, but they have other dishes. Their ramen and rice bowls are excellent. Every day, Komeya has a different special of the day, food they don't typically serve on their menu like Korean fried chicken wings or fried mochi with banana for example. Prices aren't too bad. I wouldn't recommend the green curry ramen. It didn't remind me of Asian curry and it lacked flavor, though the chicken in my green curry ramen was seasoned and cooked to perfection. My big brother and his wife are sushi fanatics. They would love to come by here!

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    Party platter ($50) -- shaggy dog, salmon tuna, and California rolls, and 8 pieces of nigiri. No actual platter if doing takeout

    Aki Sushi & Ramen - League City - Chirashi Combo (salad not pictured)

    Aki Sushi & Ramen - League City

    4.3(261 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    This was my second visit to the restaurant after a brief hiatus, and the experience was highly…read moreenjoyable. I began the meal with the delicious gyoza, followed shortly by the Miso Duck Phở. To accompany the meal, I appreciated a well-prepared cup of Jasmine tea with honey. The service was prompt and attentive. Arriving for an 8:00 PM dinner, I found the atmosphere pleasantly quiet and warmly lit, though the background music was unmemorable. I will certainly keep this establishment in mind for future dining.

    Food: 4.3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.3/5 I got the Daddy Duncan's Beef Miso Ramen, and it was pretty solid. Though the meat in there wasn't as tender as I would've liked it and the eggs were more of a hard boil than a soft boil, the actual flavor of the broth and the texture of the noodles were really good. I came in on a Wednesday night around an hour prior to closing time, so the waitress was fast in taking our orders, though at times I did feel rushed and felt like they just wanted us out of the restaurant (which is reasonable, but I still felt rushed to eat and pay). This restaurant is featured on the BAHFL card (a card meant to encourage users to try out restaurants and get discounts for their meals), but whenever I asked, she questioned what I was saying and I ended up just paying as is without the card discount. Other than what I previously mentioned, though, this place is still good and is definitely worth trying out, though just not during later hours.

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    Aki Sushi & Ramen - League City
    Aki Sushi & Ramen - League City

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    3.6(209 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    My wife & I enjoyed a casual, relaxing lunch at MASA recently. We a treat, excellent service,…read moreefficient & thoughtful. My wife had beef teriyaki bento. Which she really enjoyed, tender beef morsels. She also raved about the peanut salad dressing. My order of sushi lunch special was just right. The California roll was well made, fresh ingredients. The highlight was the sushi (of course) all perfectly prepared. Very fresh seafood. Fairly priced too. We were very pleased & look forward to returning, including family & friends.

    Masa Sushi has got to be my favorite spot for sushi in the League City/Friendswood area! I order…read moreprimarily nigiri and hand rolls when I go to sushi restaurants, and I was not disappointed. The salmon here is delicious and soft, and the cuts the sushi chefs make for both the hand rolls and nigiri are huge! These cuts of salmon are definitely worth the money, especially for being an a la carte sushi restaurant. Even the avocado cuts in our Norwegian hand rolls were large! However, the ikura is quite salty, so be aware of that if you are an ikura fan. The servers are friendly and attentive, but I will say we waited a long time for our dishes to come out, even though we ordered almost immediately upon arriving. The ambience of the restaurant is relaxing and dim, and brings a luxurious vibe to the restaurant.

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    My veggie avocado roll and spicy mayo on the side

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    Go Shabu - Spicy, Tonkatsu, Spicy

    Go Shabu

    4.7(260 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Clear Lake
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    Okay so we are so back. If it wasn't obvious enough, I come here too often and just haven't updated…read moremy review. This place continues to be my family's top hot pot spot, even after going to many locations in the greater Houston area simply due to the soup bases being so incredibly strong and the selection of ingredients always being top notch. The only things I have food-wise about this place are the following: 1. I think the meat selection is often inconsistent. Sometimes I will order the number 3 and 4 and it'll be really good, and other times it will be hard to eat. 2. I think that the noodle selection is missing like a handmade and hand pulled noodle. The closest thing currently is the lo mein, which I really like, but I'm still wanting more options. 3. Often, the sauce stations will have some empty bottles on the side, which is often inconvenient since I tend to add most if not all to my sauce. Other than that, the service this time was much better and much more on top of it. I will most definitely head back here again and again. Like I said in the beginning, WE ARE SO BACK!

    Great selection of meats! Very tasty! Very fresh vegetables and the seafood was fresh and taste…read morewonderful. My true favorite of hotpot is the fresh vegetables anyway! I did try all of the meats and it was a lot of food but every cut was great! Nice open restaurant with plenty of seating and arranged so you feel as if you have your own space. The only reason I dropped it by a star was that there was only one person waiting on a large portion of the guests. She really tried hard and this is not a knock on her. But even though it was a slow night she struggled to keep up at times. I would have given it 4.5 if I had the choice.

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    Buffet - Condiments

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    Otsuka Ramen & Bar - ramen - Updated September 2026

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