Sushi flight for $10, spicy quartz was so good- broccolini and chicken in ramen doesn't sound good but the flavor was perfect. Definitely coming back service was prompt and friendly. Vibes are nice and busy for lunch time. Nice interior read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - SPICY QUARTZ - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of those spots that's hard to forget when you're craving ramen. The shoyu ramen delivered a rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles, and the chashu was tender and satisfying. The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, soft in the center, and loaded with sauce and toppings. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Rakkan is one of the better chain ramen spots out there that serves decent food and provides very good service. Their broth is planted base so I think their focus is making healthier ramen dishes. TBH considering its planted base the broth has a lot of depth to it. We decided to come here for a Friday lunch, it wasn't too busy but there was a steady crowd coming in and out. Our server Adam was very nice and attentive, he made sure we were well taken care of. For starters I decided to get their chicken karaage & chicken bun. For my main dish I ordered the Miso garnet spicy with an extra egg and my friend got the same thing but instead with chicken. The chicken karaage came out pipping hot & fresh. It was juicy and tender with great texture. It could've had more seasoning but it's one of the better karaage's I've had. The sauce tasted fine. The chicken bun was also good, but I didn't get any teriyaki sauce, all I tasted was the mayo. The bun was soft and fluffy. My bowl of ramen was solid, the broth had some good depth to it but needed a little more flavor to give it that umpth. They did have some sesame oil which added some nice aroma into the dish. The chashu wasn't that tendered but not dry. The egg was fine and marinated to perfection but it wasn't runny and gooey. My friend chicken chashu was tendered. Overall, I'm satisfied with the service and food. The decor is trendy and the ambiance feels very laid back. The restaurant itself is well put together and clean. Will I come back? Yes. read more

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No complaints here! Nice staff Delicious, simple Ramen meals Optional additional toppings Sushi, bao buns, rice bowls and appetizers for those that want to forego ramen or have an extra dish The Ramen was excellent and quality noodles. They were the straight kind, not the wavy kind. Nicely seasoned pork, egg and bamboo - one my favorite ramen garnishes. Maybe they can add a garnish or two for their base bowl but the price is actually reasonable compared to other places, so I'm not complaining. Will most likely be back. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. But don't expect Tonkatsu because it's not on the menu :) read more

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I really enjoyed this Ramen spot. The service was really kind and fast. Had a bite to eat at lunch. I will say that the prices are a little bit higher than I was expecting. I spent about $21 on a single person at lunch. The food was great! I had a fried chicken plate with shrimp fried rice. Funny enough I didn't even have Ramen! I will next time though. The shrimp was really good as well and I also liked to be boiled egg in my dish. Quiet little lunch spot in the energy corridor/memorial area. Shout out to my server, she was great. Clean and unique. Plenty of parking but during lunchtime, it will get busy. read more

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Solid ramen spot! There's a lot of app options- the takoyaki was solid (more of a sphere of batter filled with octopus rather than a blend of octopus in a batter shaped into balls). I got the spicy quartz ramen, which had a good medium spice level. The noodles were bouncy and the broth was flavorful. I got it with chicken, I think it'd be better with pork. But a good option for people who don't eat pork! Can also make it vegan which is cool! read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - SPICY QUARTZ - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Must try! Service and atmosphere: Very good and attentive customer service. Good food knowledge and spot on advice. The restaurant is nicely decorated and organised. It won't make you feel like you are in an overcrowded place. Food and drinks: Ramens are outstanding. Vegetable based broth, great flavours and seasoning, right amount of spices, perfectly tea stained egg. Tokoyaki was great too. Green tea tiramisu was a good finish to a tasty meal. The restaurant offers alcoholic beverages. Pricing: $$ - entire experience was worth the price. read more

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The ramen here left a lot to be desired. There wasn't a very strong flavor to the broth, and that was really my biggest pain point for this dish. It's definitely a lighter option for ramen if you like it, I just think it's really lacking in flavor. The building its in isn't very old, so the facilities are pretty solid and aesthetics are nice. I'd say, though, you're better off elsewhere. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious, even part of the menu explains the determination for the flavors! The price may or may not be worth it for a single bowl with two pieces of meat to some people, and I was half and half on it. Server was great and came to check on us very often and refilled my drink four times and I was there for only 10-15 minutes. read more

I tried the Amber ramen here on a busy evening. What makes this place unique is their Umami broth, made with ingredients like onion, ginger, carrot, and garlic. It's unique to find a ramen place with vegetable broth, so that's a bonus for any vegetarians out there. The ramen itsef came with grilled pork, onion, bamboo, egg, and noodles. I could have used slightly more tender pork, but all in all, solid topics as expected from a ramen place. Service was prompt, parking was ample, and the interior of the restaurant had a natural wood vibe that made for a cozy environment. Overall, a good ramen place in the Westchase area. read more

I liked the ambiance of Rakkan since the ramen bar reminded me of Japan. They have a large variety of different soup bases all named after gem stones. I tried the quartz which is a creamy base. The toppings are two pieces of pork and an egg with some vegetables. I loved the cream base soup. The noodles were too but had a good chewiness to them. My friend got the amber which was more mushroom base and she let me have some. It wasn't as good as my quartz in the richness of broth. Service was excellent and they got us extra bowls and refilled our waters. Good experience with Rakkan food-wise. It was a little pricey but I appreciated the atmosphere and the good service. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Quartz - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was flavorful, hot and fresh! I enjoyed the quaint and cozy dining experience right in the middle of Westheimer. Fry the Japanese soda, you won't regret it read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - RUBY w/ extra veggies - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This Rakkan location is excellent! For starters, we enjoyed delicious Takoyaki. I had the creamy truffle vegan ramen (customized with chicken) for my main course, while my child enjoyed the kids' meal with miso, chicken, and fries. The Spicy Garnet was delicious as well. Our server, Thanh Q, provided outstanding service throughout our visit. The restaurant's cleanliness and attentive staff made for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend! FYI: Parking isn't complicated. read more

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Nicely located close to our office during a business trip to Houston. Wasn't my first choice but due to time, made the stop in, Was a little suspect on the vegetable broth but the waiter proved me wrong. It was legit! Creamy Vegetable broth was fire! Ramen Noodles were on point and right up my alley for how I like them. Would go back again for sure and add to the regular visit list. Nicely done Raman Ramen team. (Rating: 1 = Worst / 5 = Best) Food/Drinks: 4.2 Service: 4.0 Atmosphere/Vibe: 3.9 Cost: 3.8 Overall: 4.0 read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Creamy vegetable broth ramen. Amazing how they got this to taste like a tonkotsu broth! I added the green onions myself. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Heard alot about this place and finally tried it. Large menu but I only tried the Miso Ramen, to go. Was not impressed with lackluster broth and overall taste of everything. I do not like the fact that you fact you do not have the option to customize bowls. I will give this place one more try because there were items that seemed interesting. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Miso Ramen to go. Boring. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for their HRW, which I got to choose one appetizer, two bowls of ramen (regular size), and a dessert. The salmon sushi was ok. I found it weird to see scallion on top of the salmon sushi. I waited long for my 2 bowls of ramen. The spicy chilled mazen wasn't spicy though the menu stated "mildly spicy". Spice level is zero. The noodles had the right coldness, but the bell peppers didn't go well with the rest of the ingredients. The garnet ramen's broth was flavorful, and the noodles were good. I enjoyed it. I had the yuzu sorbet for dessert but it wasn't a sorbet. It was yuzu flavored crushed ice with small diced yuzu fruit. It was refreshing and a good ending to a full meal. The restaurant has a good number of seatings for big and small groups. There is plenty of parking spaces in the free parking lot. read more

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Rakkan Ramen is an outstanding chic little ramen shop serving authentic Japanese ramen, rice bowls, sushi rolls, baos, gyoza, and other dishes. It's the newest Houston location from the Rakkan franchise that originates from Japan. Notably, all their ramen broths are vegetarian, and vegan options are also available. While we were skeptical that they would still be as flavorful as bone broths, we were blown away by the depth of flavor! Vibe: we went around 2pm on a Saturday for a BOGO special they were having. The restaurant is kinda small and beautifully decorated with a modern aesthetic. There's high tables, standard tables, and some bar seating in front of the kitchen. We sat at the bar area. Service: The servers and hostess were very kind, quick, and welcoming. We added our names to the waitlist and waited about 5-7 minutes since it was pretty busy. If there's a longer line when you go, you could go next door and grab a drink from Long coffee - we saw a couple others do that. The food came our pretty quickly after ordering, and the server did a good job explaining the menu and the deal since it was our first time. Food: Rakkan Ramen prides itself on its umami factor, one of the five basic tastes. It's that element of savoriness or depth of flavor that you often get from Japanese foods, especially ramen. However, their ramen is made with a vegetable broth and no meat or seafood, which is not usually done. We were pretty skeptical that the soup would attain the same level of flavor without meat (like our favorite pork bone broth ramen, tonkotsu), but we were blown away by how delicous and truly umami these soups were! We ordered the spicy beef gyoza, Garnet ramen, and Quartz ramen. The gyoza came right out of the fryer and were served with a lemon wedge, a dab of red spicy paste, and a soy-based dipping sauce with green onions. The gyoza were steaming hot, exterior was super crunchy, inside of the wrapper was soft, and the ratio of meat and veggies inside was perfect. The dipping sauce was incredible, and had soy sauce, citrus (yuzu?), and some other things that added further complexity to the flavor. The red paste had a good spicy kick and a surprising amount of flavor. I actually ended up liking the dipping sauce and red paste so much that I ended up dropping some in my ramen to further amp up the flavor. The garnet ramen had some miso in the creamy base, came with two slices of chashu, a marinated egg, bamboo shoots, and green onion. The quartz was the same, but we substituted the chashu for chicken kaarage. The portions are huge! The broths were full of umami and depth, and super creamy like tonkotsu. We really liked it! Chashu was tender and juicy. The kaarage was also juicy and delicious. We thought it wouldn't be that good since it wouldn't be crunchy anymore in the soup, but we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was still great! It tasted like it was also marinated because it had some additional flavors, like something citrusy and savory. The egg was cooked perfectly, and not too sweet in the center. I tried the chili oil provided at the table, and it paired well with the soup too. It has a lot of flavor and is actually kinda spicy, some sesame oil notes in there. Interestingly, the noodles are whole wheat so they are healthier than the traditional noodle. However, they still tasted great and were cooked perfectly. Perhaps because of how the soup is 100% plant-based and the noodles are whole wheat, we did not feel super bloated or full after eating them unlike when we eat at other more traditional ramen shops. I'd imagine this soup is also much healthier and has less calories, which is a big plus with ramen since it is usually so calorie-dense! Overall, everything we had at Rakkan Ramen was extraordinary and we will definitely be back for more. If you love ramen, you must give this place a try! This place is Let's Eat Houston approved . read more

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We wanted to try something new. We saw the great reviews. It was quiet night when we got there. Only one other couple was eating. We were quickly shown to our table. For starters, we ordered the chicken karaage. It was ok. The batter was nothing special. The salad dressing was tasty. It was not crispy but they did use dark meat so it was juicy. We order two of the ramen... one with Miso based broth and soy sauce base broth. Oh yeah, they are using plant based broth and not the typical chicken or pork broth. The noodes were firm and came with 2 pieces of char shiu, half egg and bamboo. It does not come with additional toppings like others have like seaweed or mushroom/fungi. Only found out later those were additional toppings. It will get a little pricey with the additional toppings. Food is 3/5. Server was attentive and made sure our drinks were full and dropped by often. Not sure it was bec we were the only customer at that time but we appreciate it.... 5/5. Not sure why the overall high rating as food was average. Maybe bec of the excellent service? read more

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Excellent food and service! It was our first time at Rakkan. Unfamiliar with the menu, we were pleasantly surprised at all the vegan options they had! Finally, a new place we can share with our vegan friends (rejoice!). And don't worry non-vegans, there are just as many traditional animal based versions too. We tried the shrimp tempura and Amber ramen. The tempura was nicely battered and came out crunchy. It went well with the sprinkle of seaweed and white dressing. Everyone loved it! A bit pricey for five pieces, but worth a try. The amber ramen was a lighter style broth - not as rich or thick texture a tonkatsu. I think it was soy base. It was delicious and satisfying. I appreciated how the broth came out steaming hot. What's odd though was that my bowl came with two slices of pork, whereas everyone else had three. Wonk wonk... Service was great. Our waiter, Malique, was down to earth, friendly, and ensured we were taken care of. I appreciated how he interacted with my son at the beginning. Although a bit far from us, I wouldn't mind coming back to try a different ramen (maybe even vegan)! read more

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Everything was delicious!!! Everything exceeded my overall expectations. The price was not that bad, it was good. Our food came very quick. My daughter ordered the Quartz Ramen, which was out of this world. The matcha latte was awesome and made me want more. The place was tidy and clean. The service was really spectacular. Our server was a very kind and respectful young man. I totally recommend this place if you are looking to try Japanese food for the first time. The experience was truly an adventure. read more

Super fast and seamless ordering process and service. I love how they greet you in Japanese as you walk in Nice and economical lunch specials. You can pick an appetizer and a small rice bowl for 12.50 read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Spicy tuna bowl (small) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I wanted to love this place. Not bad by any means but meal was just okay. Spicy Quartz Ramen - Creamy, spicy miso flavor. Soup feels lighter as you might suspect with a plant based approach to the broth. Ramen egg was a bit salty but didn't have depth in flavor. Menma (bamboo shoots) was a bit too "out of the can" for my tastes. Noodles and Chashu were okay. A bit light on topping variety. Overall not a bad bowl but these days with all the new ramen spots, the expectation for delicious ramen has been elevated in Houston. Spicy Beef Gyoza - great, crunchy texture. Like the miso on the side. Wedge of lemon with gyoza is unusual but gave it a try. Not bad, but don't think it adds to it. Service was prompt, kind, and respectful. Ambience is calming. Easy parking. I think this shop will hopefully get better. Will give it another try at some point. read more

Food is pretty good, but ordering to-go is...not. They provide overly optimistic wait times, so almost every time I ordered from there I end up standing around for several minutes. The last time I went, they didn't even get my order until I walked in, even though I placed it over a half hour earlier. They still haven't refunded my order, so I may have come back and drop this rating down to one star and report them to my CC company. And this is why these kinds of businesses drive me up a wall - when I leave I *still* have to deal with them after-the-fact, when I just want the whole experience wiped from my purchase history now. read more

I came here on a twin date in march. It was so nice, neat little place. Quick and easy service. Took the food for leftover to work and it was still good! read more

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Delicious ramen spot. Have been to the heights location before and enjoyed this location as well Service was great and there was plenty of seating. They have a few vegan options on the menu. We got the vegan garnet and quartz, both can be made spicy. The spicy versions are a bit too spicy for me, but I've found that adding a spoon of the spicy sauce that comes on the side to the broth makes for the perfect amount of spice. I personally think the garnet broth has more flavor than the quartz, and will go with that one next time. read more

I've only been here a couple times but I've loved everything that I've gotten. First had the curry ramen with chicken. The curry was so creamy but I wasn't stuffed like you usually feel. The veggie buns are great and the veggie wontons really are a hit. The service was quick and our server was so friendly and intuitive. Especially recognizing some people nit wanting to ask for forks and bringing forks for whole table. It was sweet. The vibe is light. Not crowded and nice that they have counter service too read more

For the price I'd say to go somewhere else. The broth was okay but really lacking that rich flavor that traditional ramen has. Didn't feel like much topping included. The meat itself was pretty bland as well. Egg was almost hard boiled. Service was fine. Overall just an okay quality. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was average. Nothing special. I've had better ramen from an instant pack. The price is ok. The service was ok. Would only eat here if you have no other place to go. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - LTO Spicy Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

We used to live in this area and saw they opened a new ramen spot there and wanted to check it out! I got the spicy miso ramen, my husband got the quartz and we also got the chicken bao buns (not pictured) and the octopus balls. I'm personally not a fan of seafood but my husband said it tasted better with the chilli oil on the side. My spicy ramen wasn't spicy enough so I added the chilli oil and that did it! I appreciated the broth to noodles ratio. More broth is always better and it was tasty and full of flavors. It's a vegetable broth and not your usual pork or chicken so that was different but all the flavors were there! The quartz was rich and creamy, if your someone that cannot do spice Quartz is for you! I also appreciated the fact that I could sub the grilled pork for either grilled chicken or fried chicken and opted for the fried chicken instead. It was decent but I think grilled chicken might be better? Will try that next time. The bao bun was a hit with my child, so I'm going to say that it tasted goood as well! Check this place out if you're in the area. The staff is nice and helpful, the ambiance is cozy! Oooo they don't have a lot of options for toppings fyi, so just keep that in mind! But otherwise we will definitely be back another time esp during the winter months. read more

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Ok no flavor was new so I give it another chance but had much better. I'll give it some time

I feel conflicted writing this review. This place has THE BEST vegan ramen if you're craving that same creamy chicken broth flavor without the meat. HOWEVER, be warned, this place genuinely has the WORST customer service. I don't know how they manage to achieve this every time I come here. The people are very nice, but I have had everything from jokes about my meal having meat when I ordered vegan (would you joke to someone with a shrimp allergy that their food has shrimp in it?) I've had multiple servers come up to me ready to take my order in the span of a few minutes (this restaurant is the size of a bedroom, how do you not divide sections between servers correctly?) And this time was my final straw. I will not ever come back to this location, their others have been fine so far and the food is worth the extra drive. But this time my servers thumb went into my soup as he put it down on the table, I watched it with my own eyes as he set it down and did not say a word to me. I did not want to waste food and took a single sip before I got so grossed out I had to return it. He could have made up a lie to take it back to the kitchen and I would have been fine with it, but leaving it there for me to eat is disgusting. Never ever ever coming back here, save yourself and go to a DIFFERENT location of theirs. read more

For fusion cuisine, this place is a gem. If you're looking for authentic ramen, I wouldn't say it's the best choice. Food was sophisticated consider they only use vegetable broth, vegan friendly is a cherry on top P/s: broccolini on ramen..? read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service: Mia is such an amazing server. Very attentive and gave great recommendations. Food: I really enjoyed the Quartz ramen. Creamy and flavorful. I added the chili oil which gave it that extra kick. Chicken was super soft. We also got the Spicy Garnet which was not spicy at all. read more

Love going to this place during lunch since it's a walking distance from work! Angie is awesome and provided really great service! Food is good too! read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Chicken Large Karaage Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Angie was amazing, she was very knowledgeable on the menu and was able to pinpoint us to some great recommendations for restaurant week. I really liked the creamy quartz ramen My friend had the Yuzu sorbet which was amazing as well. The place is very nice and clean. Service overall was great. Will be returning in the future. read more

I did take out, presentation and quality of the food really good. Nice service, however I wasn't a fan of two of the appetizers I ordered, I wish description was more accurate or maybe I should asked more. The ramen is really good I'll give it another try read more

Came here for their Houston Restaurant Week menu with my daughter. Ramen were great and she loved the matcha tiramisu. Our server, Angie, was very friendly and helpful. A great experience. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Matcha tiramisu - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Angie provided great service, she's very sweet! The food was ok. Ramen was really spicy, while avocado bowl was kind of bland. Their appetizers were good. read more

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Had an amazing lunch at RAKKAN today. I had no idea that the broth was vegetable-based, I had the Quartz which was just as satisfying as a tonkatsu-based broth. The appetizers we had, gyoza and takoyaki were also delicious. Our server Tatiana was super sweet and attentive. Overall a great experrience, we will be back. read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Westchase - Takoyaki appetizer. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I heard this place just opened and we were in the area and craving ramen so we decided to check it out! The interior was a bit mismatched as it had American decor clashing with the Japanese decor with the R&B music in the background. However, our waitress was super nice and walked us through the whole menu. The ramen was bland and it was kind of a struggle to finish it. It didn't taste as authentic as I had hoped it was. I felt like the appetizers were better than the actual entrees. read more

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