Austin has a wonderful selection of ramen and Japanese food, but Ramen Tetsu-ya might do it best. The flavor is genuine and smooth making you wish you never see the bottom of the bowl. It's like a culinary vacation to Japan. The only drawback is the limited seating, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Try the Miso Hot or the classic Tonkotsu (The OG) for the best of the best. Honestly, just pick something on the menu for the best of the best. This place gets VERY busy during lunch and dinner on any day. You need to go during an off hour to have a shot at getting a table. The line will be long otherwise. There's a water station in the back, but ice water is ordered in line. Seating is also somewhat limited. read more

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This place is buzzing! The parking lot is a tough place after 5/6pm. This is definitely a popular spot for people to dine in during happy hour. The lighting is dim but the noise level is loud. The food is good, but I wish they actually got the order right- I ordered the Ol school and they gave me tonkatsu broth instead of the chicken broth. I brought it up to the waitresses attention and she said that's how it is, the same?? I looked thru the description & the photos and it was completely different!! They also forgot to put in my spicy bomb (which I paid the additional charge for! That same waitress went back and got the side of spicy bomb and handed it to me. - anyway for the flavors of the "tonkatsu" ramen, it had a nice taste- I added the fire roasted corn and fish cake... the chasu was over cooked- wish that the texture was more tender- husband also agreed with that. Wondering if they got a new phone number for the business because I called this place over and over again (more than 4x to get an explanation, but nobody answered at all) I also left a voicemail that nobody returned a call for... so I guess I give them less stars for their service- and not paying more attention to detail. All in all, I would come back here- but for sure check your order and bring it up to them again right then and there for them to make it right- they won't answer the phone. read more

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I will forever love the tonkotsu original ramen here that is all!!!! This was one of the first restaurants I visited as a college student and nothing beats the combo of nostalgia and actual good food. Service is fast and the casual vibe makes this a great place to stop by with friends or family anytime. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya has long been my favorite ramen spot in Austin! Some people think it's overhyped, and it definitely has gotten pricier in the last few years, but for me it still hits the spot. No other ramen place has been able to compare. I'm a basic, classic girl who always goes for the #1 - The OG bowl with an extra egg (best marinated eggs in the city)! I've tried a few of their appetizers but don't really care too much for anything other than the ramen (plus in my opinion they're severely overpriced for the value). This place always gets packed and busy, especially during cooler weather. Go for a late lunch or early dinner if you want to avoid a line and be able to find a table. We went around 4:45pm on a Saturday and didn't have any issues! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, this location is in a shopping center with other restaurants, so there is open lot parking. It does get busy/packed at peak times, but not nearly as complicated as their other locations with only street parking. - Reservations? Nope, just walk right up. - Takeout? Yes, you can order online or by phone. We ordered two OG bowls and added their new $7 killer combo deal to both (dine-in only deal) - for the extra $7 you get fried dumplings and a tea ($10-$11 value). Your choice of cold brew green tea, sweet green matcha tea, or their Hibi Hibi punch (hibiscus tea with yuzu lemon). The ramen was as expected and just as delicious as always! The fried dumplings were way too salty - would not order those again. The breading was salty, the filling was salty, and the dipping sauce was salty! Overall a total salt bomb. The punch was cold and refreshing and not too sweet - really enjoyed that. I will always be a fan of the Ramen Tatsu-Ya restaurant group and they will always be my go-to for ramen! read more

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We ordered the Sho-Yu Tonkotsu and Mi-So-Not Tonkatsu and both flavors were delicious, however the broth of the miso ramen was lukewarm. The chicken karaage was overcooked, but was pretty tasty in general. It was not busy when we went on a Sunday afternoon so service was quick and there were plenty of tables available. Good music in the background that was thankfully not too loud so you can have a conversation. read more

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Holy *BEEP* DAMMMN this is amazing Ramen. We travel America, Texas is our 11th state. We have had ramen in every state, THIS is the best ramen we've all had. It was my middle daughter's birthday & wanted a whole day of her picks. She wanted ramen & so I yelped ramen & Ramen Tatsu-Ya popped up. We got there 15 minutes before they opened & was first in line. Unfortunately we didn't know what to order so we went in back of the line so that we don't take up too much time up front. You do have to order first THAN grab a table. So if this is your first time here, look at the menu on Yelp or online FIRST. We learned that the hard way. Now, we ordered a Mi-so NOT and I ordered the butter corn bomb with it. I've never had cabbage in my ramen & I LOVED it ! We also ordered two of The OG & the kids loved the Woodear Mushroom. My daughter & husband LOVE spicy, so they got the Mi-So HOT with a spicy bomb. They said it was the perfect spice with the bomb. Love the inside look of the place. It's beautifully decorated. My daughter went to the restroom & said it's really cool looking in there. I was already in our van so I don't have pics. If we lived near Austin, I'm sure we'd be regulars. read more

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I've always love Ramen Tatsu-Ya, but the renovation is just so meh. They could probably do with ambient lighting (aka not so white).

Had the ol skool, the broth was bitter and noodles were stuck together. Bland and would not recommend it. Normally I enjoy Ramen, this was not good. read more

Haven't been here in a while so it was awesome coming back. Always been a fan of the paintings and decor that are on the walls. Friendly staff with awesome knowledge about the menu. I've tried the whole menu but the all time favorite will always be the Shoyu with extra bamboo ! You can order extra noods if you need more of a meal as well. Highly recommend the karage and the spicy edamame! Would be a lot happier if they restocked their shirts more often though. *** first come first serve, grab a table asap ! Lines can get long but outdoor seating has helped a great deal. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Spicy Edamame and alcoholic drink - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was a little turned off on this chain when I went to the location off I35 in Round Rock. The soup was very salty and I could not even finish it- The location on Research knows how to do it. Glad I gave it another try. read more

My husband and I love this place! It's really cozy and we personally love that there are just a few options. I feel like when there are too many, I tend to get overwhelmed. All the options they have satisfy everybody's taste. I, for example, tend to be very minimal and classic, so I always order "THE OG", take away the scallions, and add extra noodles and it always fills me up so much! (Probably could do without the extra noodles but they're soooo good!) My husband normally gets the "Mi-So-Hot" and loves it so much! He also added the "Fire in a bowl" bomb last time we went and he absolutely loved how spicy and tasty it was. Unfortunately I can't give you my advice on it cause I don't do spicy lol I'm trying to build my tolerance tho I personally love how creamy the tonkotsu broth is and everything is just impeccable. The chashu pork is so tender that you can break it apart with your chopsticks, and the ajitama egg is cooked to perfection, with a really nice creamy yolk! There are more options on the menu, so pick the one you prefer. The staff also answer any questions you might have! I absolutely recommend this place! read more

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Love this place for being a hip spot for good ramen! The inside is clean, the service is quick, and the broths are very flavorful. Usually there is a decent amount of seating (both inside and outside), but my last visit was on a Sunday around lunchtime with a large group; because of this we did end up waiting around 20 minutes before we were able to get a table. Despite our group's size, the staff were extremely accommodating and patient with our orders. Plus, our food came out within minutes of being seated! I ordered the O.G. Tonkotsu with extra noodles, and I loved the flavors of the chashu and egg! The broth was very hearty and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also tried it with the spicy bomb, which takes it to a whole new level. I do wish there were larger portions for the price, and even after ordering extra noodles (which was smaller than I expected) I was still left over with extra broth. Overall, this is a solid spot that I will keep returning to! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - The OG (Tonkotsu) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious ramen. Tried number 1 and number 2 at different times, they were both amazing! The only thing is that both came only with one chatsu and one egg. For a big bowl, it's not filling. But overall, awesome ramen! read more

This restaurant is order and pay first and sit after. They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The food came out quickly as we didn't wait more than ten minutes. We ordered the og tonkotsu ramen. The broth is very flavorful and rich and creamy! The only reason for four stars was I felt the broth was a little too salty for my personal preference and I would add extra noodles next time since the amount of ramen given was a little less than I expected. Other than that, I had a good experience here and would recommend others to try if you're in the area! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nut allergy friendly, still suggest informing them when you walk up to order. Tatsu-Ya is an iconic Austin ramen joint, as noted by the thousands of reviews. I first went to Tatsu-Ya four years ago when I visited Austin, and I'll be honest - I didn't like it. I finally decided to revisit Tatsu-Ya to confirm my thoughts after it being hyped up by my friends in Austin, and... I still don't like it. I ordered the Mi-so-Hot again, and my partner got the original Tonkatsu. A friend ordered the original Tonkatsu with a spicy bomb to compare. Service is exceptionally fast. I think we got our ramen in six minutes flat. They all came out even before the croquette did. My biggest complaint about Tatsu-Ya is how oily and salty the broth is. One might comment that the broth is rich, but I can barely discern the pork broth and miso over the mountain of salt and oiliness of the broth. The spicy bomb helps cut the salt a little bit if you order it (and the Mi-so-Hot is a little spicy) but I definitely wouldn't drink all of the broth. Four cups of water in and I can still feel the salt in my mouth. The portions are good with a balance of vegetables. Very much lacking in meat and noodles - one piece of chashu in the Tonkatsu and not much pork in the Mi-so-Hot. The sake slushy was nice and refreshing and barely tasted like any sake. Overall, a great place for a fast bowl of decent ramen but not anywhere near my top ramen places. read more

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I had fond memories of this place, but when I went here and got the Ol' Skool, it was just not good. The service was really friendly and I was treated very kindly, but the food was severely lacking in flavor and even temperature-wise it was off. The ramen was undercooked, the broth was room temperature, and the other toppings were just okay. I hope that day was just an off day, because Ramen Tatsu-Ya used to be high up there in my Austin eats. I don't know if I can return here anymore... read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got the miso hot but switched out the ground pork with chashu. The service was great, but it was a little crowded. The space is smaller than other locations I've been to. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Mi so #4 MI-SO-HOT (Tonkotsu) (switched out ground pork for chashu and took off egg) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

We always go to Ramen Tatsuya South Austin first time at this branch. The ramen is always good. The noodle given to me was raw but they were kind enough to remake it which make the experience better. Highly recommended for anything that is Ramen. read more

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Best ramen I ever had. Ever. I'm telling you, this is next level stuff. I also had these dumpling things (can't remember the name) in chili oil. Fantastic. I didn't want it to end. The people working here are super nice and make the already great place better. I'll be back 1,000 more times. read more

The OG was delicious and the Sho-Yu hit the spot. Added the YUZU KOSHO BOMB which gave some spice without over powering. Definitely saving this restaurant to the Austin collection read more

I was visiting from CA and was not expecting to have ramen in TX but Ramen Tatsu-Ya was nearby and we decided to give it a try. Tbh I was surprised that it was good since the Bay Area has lots of good ramen spot. We each ordered a few different bowls, and it was all very good portions. Chewy noodles, good broth, and the chashu was delicious. Lots of flavor! Very decent prices, too. Tbh it felt like a fast food ramen joint. You order at the stand and then find a table. Food came out super quick. Not a lot of interaction with staff besides when you order and get your food. I think it's worth a try and would come again if I lived in TX, but idk what all the other ramen joints taste like in TX. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I picked up ramen to go after coming from Houston. My sisters and I all got the OG. I got the OG with spicy bomb and bamboo shoots. I would say the broth was mid.. it was very milky like and really oily. I think with more seasoning and less oil, the broth would've been good. I ordered to go online and it was ready within 15-20 mins. They also have outdoor seating that reminds me of New York. With booth tables and string lights outside. I was so hungry I didn't get a pic! read more

I am shocked by some of the 1- or 2-star reviews on here. This place is amazing, and an absolute culinary landmark of Austin. A person from Brooklyn commenting that the ramen is not particularly good.... Excuse me!!! I have had ramen all over the country, including in some hyped up places in LA and NY, and they don't even come close to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. People leaving 1 star because of the new interior design is just silly. Yes, there are long tables now, where you sit with other people; you know, from the same species as you; just as it is done everywhere in Asia. It is not meant to be exclusive restaurant dining; it is a casual place with--oh, the horror!!!--a social, cafeteria feel. Same with the ordering process... I just don't understand why people are so bothered about it. Is it because Ramen Tatsu-Ya has been so celebrated, that some who are new to it expect a high-level restaurant, and instead they are asked to wait in line and order at the cashier? Oh, a student who's working on the side is your server! The abomination! Are you a descendant of the Duke of Windsor? Some of what is worst in Yelp comes out in these reviews: entitlement, baseless elitism, desperate urge to show off a transcendent palate. Yuck! read more

Everyone I know loves this spot for ramen. Took me a few years to finally give in to trying Ramen Tatsu-ya. Fairly good, I would say. Not so much my taste. We arrived in a time of luck - there were exactly two seats open and as you may know this restaurant is quite small inside. Seating is cramped. Service was good. read more

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I got Miso hot ramen and it's not so hot. The broth is a tiny bit too salty but other than that, it's a good bowl of ramen. Saturday dinner time and there's no wait. The service is fast. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Mi - So - Hot - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had Tatsu-ya a bunch, at a few different locations over the last few years. Still continues to be my favorite ramen, especially the broth, soooooo good! Katsu slider is good, a very flavorful katsu, deeply fried. Service is always good! Sometimes there are lines, but regardless, it moves quick because of how simple the menu is overall. Places that have focused menus, big plus! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - O.G. Ramen with corn bomb + cold brew green tea(unsweetened, but nice refreshing earthy green tea) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ramen tatsu-ya rich, flavorful broths and authentic Japanese-style cafe, it must go-to spot for ramen lovers in Austin . The restaurant offers a variety of ramen options, almost all ramens pork-based. So I got my Old Skull ramen subs pork to grilled chicken. Service was quite good, if you don't know what to chose, front desk definitely will help you. , Definitely recommend visit this place. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was visiting Austin from California. Was recommended this place. Pretty solid spot! The girl dropped out ramen but she was so sweet. Great spot! read more

Visiting family in Austin, we were going to get pho but decided on ramen since I've never had it. Theeeee BEST!!! It was so good, the service was good, the venue was sleek but comfortable. It was actually warm outside today so we ate ours outside. If you like ramen or even if you have never tried it... this place is legit! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Tonkotsu Original added Napa cabbage - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

The mi-so-hot ramen was very tasty and flavorful, not too spicy but it was just right. The broth was creamy once I stirred everything up, which was unexpected but I loved it. Everything was super fresh and the food came out so fast! I didn't think I would really enjoy the goma pork but it was delicious. The bartender was so friendly, I wish I remembered her name but she was very accommodating when we had to wait 20+ minutes for a table to open up. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Mi-So-Hot - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've queued up for ramen all over the world - including 45minutes in the snow in Tokyo - and I've got to say that Tatsu-ya is worth the wait. Since this is my first time in Texas, and first time in Austin, my local friend brought me here with the warning that we might have a long wait. Arriving before the dinner crowd, we waited less than 20 minutes from arriving to getting our food. So, not bad at all. The Chicken Karaage appetizer was perfectly done. Crisp on the outside without an excess of batter, and moist and steaming hot on the inside. The dip of Kewpie Japanese Mayo with a spicy chillie sauce was perfect! Just as we finished the karaage, the noodles arrived. The broth was not as hot as I would have liked, but it was hot enough. I guess safety dictated the temperature! If a server tripped, she could have scalded someone. The tonkatsu broth was perfect. Not oily at all, and deep, umami, unctuous, and porky. They certainly didn't hold back. There was enough freshly sliced scallions, and garlic oil to cut through the strength of the pork to make it well balanced and elegant. The noodles were perfectly al dente. Enough of a bite for texture, and yet soft enough to absorb a good amount of broth as you slurp them up. In Japan, the polite way to eat Ramen is to suck your noodles up with gusto. The noisier you are, the more you are respecting the environment. I noticed some patrons looking at me, and I figured that its not something Austinites do... so I tried to quietly enjoy the remainder of my bowl. But just like wine tasting, the aeration makes the magic. The egg was perfectly done with a firm layer of white browned by a dip in hot marinade, and the yolk perfectly gooey. The one slice of charsui was nicely charred on the top and tender and juicy on the underside. Looks like a gas torch was expertly wielded to make the char. Service was brusk and brisk. Queue up to make your order, sit down and your food gets delivered. Music was a bit too loud for conversation, but they also want to turn you over as the queue was out the door by the time we finished. read more

Had the opportunity to have lunch at Ramen Tatsu-Ya and again enjoyed the Shu-Yu Tonkotsu. I always add a pepper bomb to kick it up a notch but forgot to ask for the wider noodles. That made a difference in my overall dining experience, but the broth was silky and delicious as always and the pork belly was particularly well roasted and tender. The servers were friendly and efficient which is crucial for such a small place. I like the outside seating but this time it was too chilly. Keep up the great job y'all! This is surely a repeater for me. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #2 - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is not it. I had both their tonkotsu ramen and tsukemen, and they were both rather pathetic and very Americanized bowls. Would not recommend. Marufuku and Bluefin/Eurasia serve better bowls of Ramen. read more

Update: Kirin on tap, chicken and vegan broths exist in addition to pork, and I've been coming here almost monthly for six years now. Still best Ramen in Austin. I recommend adding Napa cabbage and goma pork to everything with a spice bomb of whatever floats your boat and fresh pressed garlic. Line moves fast outside. 6 years ago: OMG. I've been by the Hong Kong Supermarket next door, but never noticed this Ramen place. All the Ramens but one have pork, which wasn't great for my wife, but she enjoyed the vegerarian ramen and I loved the original ramen. We also sampled the Japanese curry and it was just like my wife makes at home (she's half Japanese). Sapporo on tap rounded things out and while small, this place was crowded the whole time we ate, but people do seem to eat fast here. Great for eatin, and the bar sits 5, but you wouldn't hang out here. 5 stars regardless--they provide what they advertise wonderfully. read more

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Tried this ramen for the first time with friends yesterday. Good selection and plenty of choices to add extras - I added bamboo shoots. The broth is good, tasty, but not too salty. The ingredients were all good too, especially the pork slice. The only thing I didn't think was quite up to par were the noodles themselves- a little undercooked to me - more al dente, and they just seemed less authentic as well. More like mass market noodles in a more authentic broth and fixins. Service to order was glacial, but my friends thought it might be planned that way to allow tables to free up. But when we ordered, it was pretty efficient. Once you place your order, the food came very quickly. Prices are okay, not too bad. Environment is fine too, some booths/private tables, some shared tables. Would be happy to come here again. Maybe the cook of the noodles was a fluke. read more

I've always went to the one in Houston and never had any problems. Already they have such limited seating, it's first come first serve so even if ur at the counter ready to order you still have to wait for a table. We waited about 25 minutes, while we waiting to get our order taken she is doing a bunch of things (running food , doing cocktail drinks) instead of taking or order ... mind you they have plenty of workers. On top of that there was a roach on the wall!! So gross and disgusting to see while waiting .In total waiting about 35 minutes on a Saturday evening... don't come to this location read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Restraint - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ramen Tatsu-ya has a nice ambiance but is a bit dimly lit and loud. I'll start with the good: The cashu is really good - and I don't normally like chashu. They have some sort of salty/sweet glaze and it's grilled or smoked or something, not just boiled. Incredibly tasty. If you like meat I would recommend getting a second piece. I like that they were generous with the menma (bamboo) on the #2. It's my favorite ramen topping! The egg yolk in the egg was cooked perfectly. Just solid enough to be a little gooey/gummy but not overcooked. This is where it starts not being as good: The seasoning for the egg was okay but was very mild and could be more flavorful. The noodles are very thin and wiry which may not be to everyone's taste. The broth was also very heavy and at the same time not very flavorful. Perhaps it would be improved with the flavor bombs, but I feel like it shouldn't be a necessity to buy extra flavor for your ramen broth. The broth is the most important ramen and should be able to stand on its own. Also, we had to wait an hour for our food. This I'm not going to count against them through because it seemed like it was busy that night. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #2 - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

AMAZING RAMEN! I'm visiting Austin right now and when I landed our Uber driver recommended this ramen restaurant! It's one of the best ramens I've had in a while and super happy I was able to visit them before leaving. The staff is amazing too, shout out to the manager! He made our experience 10x better with his recommendations and hospitality! Super friendly and we had a wonderful experience! I'll definitely be back if I'm visiting Austin again! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Americanized establishment with Japan tasting ramen 1. No welcome in and hostess at entrance as they were busy delivering food to the tables. Menu can be found right in front of the hostess pay stand or QR codes at the bar. Luckily no wait time. 2. As soon as you order and pay for your food, they give you a number to place at any table of your choosing. Jam to the HipHop jazz and modern trendy decor. Ramen was made and delivered to the table within 1-2 minutes as it should. 3. I ordered the OG Ramen and thought it was just gonna be a regular ramen tasting bowl, but I was wrong. The broth was definitely well made and mixed very well with the hint of sweet pork to it. Saltiness was in perfect balance. Nothing was wasted in the bowl. 4. Plating was simple and ramen bowl looked how it should. Ramen was not crowded by too many toppings that don't belong. 5. Best priced Ramen I have ever purchased from Cali to Austin at $12.50. Most Ramens I have been to were priced at $16.50 before toppings and add-ons. 6. Will be back to try the more scenic Tatsuya in downtown Austin. Definitely will be back. read more

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I know this place is super hyped but for a vegetarian I can't say I love it. It was nice to have veggie options so it gets 3 stars for that, the cheerful staff and delicious tofu, but besides that I can't say this was amazing. Having tried non veg ramen before, this veg one didn't have any of that wholesome hearty feeling but instead felt very oily. It was like drinking curry but not the creamy, flavorful Thai kind, rather felt like spices and oil which weren't mixed cohesively. Once the soup cools down it's definitely a no go. Only thing that really stood was the tofu, not sure how they flavored it so well but it was to die for. We also got the matcha ice cream sandwich which was a let down, the cookies on either side didn't pair well with the ice cream and all in all just tasted strange. I tried to have them separately but it still tasted awful and I'm someone who enjoys matcha and cookies in general. read more

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