While I was first introduced to this place over three years ago by my sister, I had not returned since then. However, since crawfish season is one of my favorite times of the year, I had to come back to try their limited edition ramen. Just like my first visit, the staff were extremely friendly, the food came out incredibly quickly, and the overall experience felt comforting and welcoming. I ordered the seasonal bowl, The Crawmen, which came with crawfish tonkotsu broth, andouille sausage, bayou butter, corn, and peppers. While the bowl was clearly inspired by a crawfish boil, I felt like it could have leaned even further into those flavors with more crawfish and a stronger boil seasoning overall. The ramen was definitely delicious, but the broth did not quite have enough crawfish boil flavor to fully separate it from their standard tonkotsu ramen. At times, it mostly tasted like the original broth with andouille sausage added in. Even so, it was still an enjoyable bowl of ramen, though I would probably stick to one of their regular menu options over this seasonal special. My mom and I also shared the Karaage, which arrived very quickly while still being piping hot, crispy, and juicy inside. On the other hand, I would personally skip the Sakura Sweet Tea and Strawberry Yuzu Lemonade in the future since they mostly tasted like their regular counterparts without adding anything particularly unique. Overall, I still really enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and reliable quality of this place, especially the ramen and karaage. While the seasonal bowl did not fully live up to its concept for me, the experience itself was still enjoyable enough that I would gladly return again. read more

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This place was yummy . I got the spicy ramen and its was 9/10 ! The ambiance was great and intimate. Service was great as well. The only thing is it was extremely hot and for someone eating spicy ramen lol it's uncomfortable turn air on please read more

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

Service is fine I just feel that it is more of a self serve type of place mostly. You order at the front and then take a seat with your number sign. They bring you the food and if you want water you just grab it yourself at the water station. Atmosphere is interesting there's a few booths but the seating in the middle is like a communal table where you can sit near random people. I tried the ol skool with chicken and the chicken was so tender. The flavors of the broth really balanced out with the chicken and egg. The umami flavors were quite different than other ramen places I've tried. I feel like the flavor is more of a soy sauce based and the right amount of saltiness. I also tried their gyoza which was quite unique in that they dress it up with soy sauce, scallions, and chili. It tasted decent even though it was dressed in flavors it wasn't too strong. read more

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We had take out and I was really impressed. The broth was flavorful toppings delicious. As with most ramen places I hate the ridiculous up charges if you want to modify so we didn't but I would have liked a little more diversity. We did try the Yuzo Kosho Bomb which was tasty on its own but got lost in the ramen. I'm not sure I would have noticed it if it was premixed in. We were supposed to get the Korokkaaaayyy but instead they gave us the Gyoza. Not the worst mistake because they were really tasty as well as the sauce. I really wanted to try the correct item, but luckily I want to go back and maybe I'll have better luck. Do not skip the brussel sprouts. I thought they were absolutely wonderful, I'd go back for those along. Not your cheapest ramen experience overall but I was very happy with what we got. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Gyoza, #2 SHO-YU (Tonkotsu), Kizami Sweet & Sour Yodas - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ramen Tatsu-ya is tucked off of westheimer road with a dedicated free parking lot. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table. It is open seating, and I like the large wooden booths. These booths have outlets so I can charge my laptop and work if needed. They have a nice variety of ramens. I have tried both the Shoyu and Miso broths. They are great flavor profiles and you can't go wrong with either. I love the char on their chatsu. You must do an egg- it also has amazing flavor and is cooked perfectly. I also tried the chili oil gyoza, which are refreshing and not too spicy. I think a Kiran draft beer pairs perfectly with a bowl of ramen. I can easily spend 35+ dollars here, which isn't my favorite. Regardless, I'll definitely be back on another colder Houston day. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Chili Oil Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was so excited when I saw this place open, because it's my favorite ramen restaurant in Austin!! I got the misohot and the og. The ramen is good but not as good as the ones from Austin. I think the flavor is a bit lacking especially in the meat. Other than food, the place is very clean and spacious. And the service is pretty good, food comes out pretty quickly too. read more

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This spot in Montrose is beautifully decorated, inviting and stylish, and exactly the kind of place you want to sit down for a comforting bowl of ramen. The area is great, and the ambiance definitely sets the mood for a good meal. My husband ordered the #6 OL SKOOL assari, and the broth had a really nice smoky flavor. The noodles were solid, and the one piece of chashu he did get was delicious... just one. For a ramen bowl, that felt a little too minimal. There were also a lot of scallions (more than needed) which started to overpower the bowl. I ordered the #4 MI-SO-HOT tonkotsu, and the broth was creamy, spicy, and super flavorful. The noodles were thinner but still very good. My only issue was the pork. The menu lists "goma pork," which sounds like a sesame‑marinated pork topping. Instead, it turned out to be ground pork, and the bowl leaned greasy because of it. The menu does explain this in the toppings section, but not clearly in the ramen description itself, so it feels a bit misleading if you're expecting sliced or shredded pork like most tonkotsu or miso bowls. Overall, both broths were genuinely tasty and well‑seasoned. But if you're expecting a more meaty ramen experience, this might not be the place. It's not even about wanting a ton of meat, just that the portions were small, and in my case, the protein wasn't what the name suggested. Great flavors, beautiful space, but the protein descriptions could be clearer and more generous. read more

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My boyfriend and I are on a big ramen kick right now, and we were Montrose, and decided to try this place out! We came around 6pm on a chilly Saturday night and there was already somewhat of a line, but by 7pm the line was out the door. We both got the OG ramen, but I got the chili spice bomb and he got one with yuzu. We liked both, but we preferred the chili spice bomb, as the yuzu had a little too much garlic for our taste. We also got the chili oil gyzoka app and another one as well, they were both so yum. The broth, pork, and egg were all very flavorful. We are honoring Dry January and there were many drink options for us to choose from. The staff were attentive and helpful to me in my first visit here. We very much enjoyed our meal! read more

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First time back in over two years and this place hasn't changed - good vibes and decent ramen. Service was solid too. I got the OG with a spicy bomb and was maybe slightly above average. Overall I would recommend this place! Cons: Parking in the area is crazy and the restaurant's AC was struggling in this heat. read more

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

A great place to catch up with a friend. The vibe is really nice inside. I like all the art work. The staff were very friendly with our order. The food was good/average. I got the Nu Skool (vegan), with the yuzu kosho bomb, and added toppings ajitama (boiled egg) and extra garlic self pressed. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #8 NU SKOOL (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We got the OG and Miso hot Ramen. The OG was quite plain and flavorless with very few toppings. The miso hot was better but was average ramen that I don't see myself craving in the future. Maybe would have been better with an additional flavor bomb but with the prices I expected better flavors. You order food at a counter and it is brought out to your table so service was not very memorable. The inside is spacious with a few booths and long tables with box seats. Could be worth another visit to try other things but would pass on these items next time. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Oh - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Perhaps the iconic Lucky Cat (the waving maneki-neko) outside the Houston location of Ramen Tatsu-Ya provided me the great fortune of scoring a bowl of the holy grail Crawmen. I only found out about the crowd favorite Crawmen phenomenon after reading Tiffany T.'s review, in which she raved about it. If you check Ramen Tatsu-Ya's social media, lots of people who have visited Austin and Houston locations chime in about it enthusiastically. I wanted to know more about the founders of the enterprise, so learning about Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya "Tako" Matsumototsu, and the fact that both have worked as DJs around Austin, was really cool. I've seen someone describe Ramen Tatsu-Ya as an izakaya, but I am not sure if the owners would describe it as such. Regarding the Crawmen, it is essentially a crawfish-meets-ramen delight. The broth is so good that you almost wish you had a piece of french bread to dip it in. It is strong on flavor profile and the spice element. On the heat scale, I'd describe it as somewhere between medium and hot. You can get a corn bomb (made of butter and corn) on the side to offset the heat some. The andouille and crawfish practically makes this a Japanese influenced Texas-Louisiana fusion. The bowl of ramen includes scallions, ajitama (egg), ramen noodles, and peppers, with lemon slices on the side. This is such an awesome bowl of ramen, and apparently, this is the last week of the limited edition run for Crawmen. Highly recommended! 5/5 read more

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The interior of the place is super cute. Super wooden and Japanese inspired. There is also their mascot in the front for a cute photo op moment. And, I like how they have a lot for parking for cars. However, I do think the lot is kinda small, so be prepare to street park if you aren't lucky. Service was fast and food was out in around 10-15 minutes. It is a self seating restaurant and there is around 40 people worth of seating varying from booths to tables. The only thing that I thought could use improvement was the food. Not sure if is just what I ordered but I have had better ramen in the area. The broth was particularly salty and it lacked any flavor outside soy sauce. Overall, it was okay for the price. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #1 THE OG (Tonkotsu) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was just bad Ramen. Noodles were hard, smaller than spaghetti. My egg was upside-down. I never found the yoke Broth didn't taste like anything. Honestly tasted like a mushroom sauce. I come to Austin ever year for a few weeks and this place was on my tops but it's been worse every year. This is probably my last time. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Shoyu ranen Noodles were hard, smaller than spaghetti. My egg was upside-down. I never found the yoke Broth didn't taste like anything - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Ramen, steep price. Maybe I haven't been out to eat Ramen in a long time, but I had a tooth pulled, needed something soft to eat, so I decided to get a nice bowl of ramen. When you walk in, you order at the counter. I went with the OG with extra pork and egg. We also ordered chili oil dumplings. After you order, they give you a number, you find a seat and they bring your order to you. The restaurant isnt that big, but on this day, it wasn't crowded so it was ok. Our Ramen came out before the chili oil dumplings, which I wish would have been the other way around, but it was ok. The Ramen was rich, and had a great flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved EVERYTHING about that bowl of Ramen except the price. I loved it enough that I'd go back for a special occasion, just not for a casual Sunday lunch. The chili oil dumplings were also top notch. I absolutely loved them. I just cant justify spending right at $80 for two bowls of Ramen and an order of chili oil noodles. Maybe I'm a cheapskate, but thats a lot to me. If the price was better, I'd go back wayyyy more often because the flavor was there. read more

Super hip and trendy ramen spot in Houston! I first heard about them in Austin, but glad I could try the location in Houston. Came on a weekday during lunch, which meant an easy breezy service with not much wait time. I tried the dipping ramen with the corn butter....so good! The dipping broth was intense, with delicious chunks of pork and bamboo shoots. The inclusion of lime wedges to squeeze over the noodles helped to cut the richness of the overall dish. You also get a pretty generous portion size for the price you pay. Overall, excellent spot that I would come back to again :) read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Dipping Ramen. Delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great spot for delicious ramen! First you walk in, the menus are along the side, place your order at the counter and find a seat. They usually have a combo deal of ramen + gyoza+ drink. Great price to try new things! Gyoza is deep fried, which isn't my preferred style of cooking gyoza. I prefer pan fried like japan, but the gyoza it self was delicious. Tasty karaage. Didn't care of the dipping sauce. Ramen was really good. If you didn't order a drink, you can get your own water on the side, plus to-go cups. Kid-friendly as they had boosters and little thing to add to chopsticks to make it easier for little hands to hold chopsticks. Good space, large "communal" style table for big groups. Cute decoration. Clean bathrooms. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Indoor - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This spot has always been my fav ramen spot!! Gate keeping it forevaaa. Always get this trio and always end up bringing my bestie w me read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #4 MI-SO-HOT (Tonkotsu) Chili Oil Gyoza Negi Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food wise- ramen broth was tasty. Ramen noodles al dente. Wish the portion was a little bigger though. Menu was a goodly size. We ordered #1 and #2, curry and rice, karrokay, and karaage. They forgot to give us the karaage!! They refunded us at the end. Ambiance was lively. Big room with 4 booths, 2 large community style tables and a few smaller tables. I was upset they didn't let us use the booth because it was only 2 of us adults and a baby (in a car seat). They were saving it for parties or 3 or 4. I wanted to booth so we could have room for the baby. For a place that doesn't have a hostess (you order at the front and bring the number to the table and they bring you the food), I was a little disappointed they were policing where you sit. The place was only 60-70% full too. No line outside -- it was a rainy cloudy Sunday around 4pm. I kinda regret tipping 20% on the iPad thing BEFORE I knew they weren't going to let us pick seats and they were going to forget our order smh. They should have more tables to accommodate larger parties if they are going to tell people where to sit. Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3 read more

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I had a great meal at Tatsu-Ya and left pretty impressed! I ordered the Gyoza and THE OG-Tonkotsu, and both were on point. Gyoza: really nice crispiness on the edge, juicy inside, which is how it's supposed to be. THE OG: The broth was rich and creamy with tender pork and a perfect cook on the noodles. Toppings added great texture and flavor: wood ear mushrooms, soft-boiled egg. my only wish? A little more spice, kick it up a notch. That's just me. Inside, it was always vibrant and fun, probably a bit too loud inside to comfortably have conversations. Service was friendly; it took a bit longer for my food than I thought, considering the crowd at the time. Overall, it was a good ramen shop, and I would not mind making another visit here someday to sample other dishes. Tatsu-Ya really nailed comfort flavors in all ways. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #1 THE OG (Tonkotsu), Karaage, Gyoza, Korokkaaayyy - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was a pick up order. Got the Miso so hot and added chashu pork belly. Definitely enjoyed the broth! Wish it could be a bit more spicy though. I'd definitely order again read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #4 MI-SO-HOT (Tonkotsu) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had ordered from here before but had never actually gone in and sat down. I am glad I did! I came with some friends on a Friday night and was able to find a parking spot (after a little wait) right there on their lot. As soon as you walk in, you place your order and then find a seat. I decided to try something different so chose the "MI-SO-NOT" (Tonkotsu) ramen which had egg, pork bone broth, miso blend, goma pork, ajitama egg, scallion, napa cabbage, bean sprout, corn and sesame seeds. We also tried the "KOROKKAAAYYY" (Japanese croquette, panko, potato, chashu, house katsu sauce), the Gyoza (pork dumplings with soy vinegar) and the "Karaage" (Japanese-style chicken, twice-fried served with a side of garlic mayo and chili sauce). The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and you really feel like you are in Asia. Service was also great! Everyone was really nice and attentive. read more

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Crawmen......YES INDEED! Who knew this place would perfect the cajun boil crawfish in a Ramen. The audoulle sausage melted in your mouth and the flavor.....OMGOODNESS! Seasoned to the 10th power. If you don't like spicy,you can get some corn butter to put inside. Baby, the Hubs and I were not disappointed. The ambiance was laid back, zen style. Don't delay, try them today! read more

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They have two vegan options, and I tried the curry one! The noodles are not exactly ramen noodles, but they were still tasty and the broth was rich and delicious. Really cool interior also. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #9 CURRY NU SKOOL (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

My cousin had his birthday dinner here before he left out of town. I must say the ramen here was delicious! My wife and I ordered the OG, Miso so hot and dipping ramen. My wife isn't a fan of miso but she really enjoyed the spicy one a lot. Ramen came out fresh and hot. We had a big party but staff were very accommodating and very friendly. Wife rated it 10 out of 10 we will definitely come back and try the rest of their menu. Just FYI parking is limited so be prepared to drive around bit but trust me it was worth it. Come show your support if you're in the area! read more

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This is my favorite ramen spot since I was in college. Small parking lot so it could be packed during the rush hour. The interior is very cool and unique, especially the restroom haha. The staffs are friendly and nice. I always ordered the Tonkatsu Shoyu with fire in a bomb (spicy paste) on the side. This always hit the spot. This time i also ordered the chicken karage, which is okay, not really impressed me much. The charsiu bowl is better in my opinion. But i love Ramen Tatsuya no matter what lol. I'll always come back for good ramen. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great ambiance, service, and food. From the adequate parking lot (a real plus in that area of town) to the friendly helpful counter service and quick delivery of our delicious food, we enjoyed everything. OG has great broth - that's the essence of ramen for me. After I tasted it, I also added a flavor bomb, which was a good new experience. read more

I love this place so much for a quick, delicious bowl of ramen. Super chill vibes. I tend to stick to mi-so-hot or the dipping noodles because they are both so good. I do wish there was more room to customize your bowl. Add ons can get pricey. Parking lot but can sometimes be pretty full. Can try street parking as an alternative. read more

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

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2.9 - Gyoza (Pot Stickers) 3.2 - Karaage (Fried Chicken) 3.5M/2V - Korakkay (Fried Pork+Potato). 2.0 - Ramen #1, The OG. No scallions, extra chicken. 2.0 - Ramen #4, Mi-So-Hot. read more

5 out of 5!!! After trying out this spot I talked about it for days after! I could have gone everyday for the week! This spot has great options for ramen and other things also. It was definitely a vibe inside for a lunch/ dinner date with friends or partner. Servers were also great! If you're in the area definitely stay this spot out read more

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

When Houston temps drop to below 50 degrees, I instantly start craving ramen. I was lucky enough to find this cute little corner restaurant in my drive today and walked in with little expectations since this was an unplanned midday stop. Walking in the restaurant, I was at first discouraged by the line to order past 1:30pm in the afternoon, but it went relatively fast before I can finish reading the menu and decide on the items. Being my first time there, I went for the classic OG tonkotsu ramen and the karaage chicken. Both were served within minutes of ordering once I was seated, and it made for a perfect cold weather meal! If you think the outside of the restaurant is adorable, wait till you see the interior design and the thoughtful placement of water stations, eating utensils, etc. Also, if you're looking for a place where you can dine comfortably by yourself without feeling awkward, this is the spot! I will absolutely be returning again in the near future. Pro tip: if you're wanting to try multiple items with a friend, try ordering one bowl of ramen with added noodles and then a couple sides. You can ask for extra eating bowls to split the food. read more

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Still one of my favorite ramen spots in Houston. Got the Miso hot broth w/ fire in the bowl bomb! Super delicious and thick broth! Must try with the bomb. Little on the spicier end so for those that don't like things too spicy, I'd definitely skip the bomb. The sweet and sour yodas are my favorite hands down. Never fails to disappoint. You must get the yodas! read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Kizami Sweet & Sour Yodas - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is the place for Americanized ramen that appeals to the younger crowd. The decor is American hipster and traditional Japanese at the same time. I ordered a Mi-So-Not with a corn bomb. The broth was very delicious and flavorful. The noodles are not my go-to for ramen, but they were still good. Adding the $1.50 corn bomb gave it a much creamier flavor. It's a ball of butter with some corn in it. The ramen portion is pretty small for the price, I wasn't full after it, so I would recommend ordering an appetizer. We ordered before sitting, similar to a fast food place. It was easy to order at the counter and they brought the food to our table very quickly. Overall a nice casual spot for a quick ramen lunch with friends, but not if you're seeking larger portions and traditional ramen. read more

I don't typically like ramen but I really love the Tsukemen. It is incredibly flavorful and the noodles are perfectly chewy with a good bite. I would come back again specifically for this dish. read more

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

Good ramen place in the heart of Montrose! Parking: Average sized private parking lot and free neighborhood parking as well. Ordering: Upon walking in, head straight through to the counter and order from there. After you pay, they walk you to an available table. Ambiance: Modern yet casual. Plenty of seating for a group of friends and I felt comfortable dining in by myself. Food: My go-to is their Tonkotsu Ramen (#1 The OG) with a spicy bomb. The chasu is tender with chewy noodles and the broth is flavorful. This dish filled me up without any additional add-ons or appetizers. I've tried the Karaage appetizer which was just ok to me. Overall, if you're craving ramen and in the neighborhood, then this is a place you should try out. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - #1 THE OG (Tonkotsu) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was good, I don't have anything to complain about it. BUT! The cashier's attitude really made me angry! So what happened was there was a fly flew into my husband's ramen while we were eating. He almost finished eating but because of the fly he couldn't enjoy the soup, and it ruined his appetite. And there was a few flies flying around us. I told the cashier what happened while we were walking out of the restaurant. I just wanted to let him know about this fly issue, didn't ask about refund or making an another one. But he was so careless telling me it's Houston, it's hot and humid here, he can't do much about it. I didn't get an apology from him, not even a sorry! He kept saying he couldn't do much about it like it's not his business. I don't know if it's allowed to have flies flying around in restaurants, but this is definitely not a pleasant experience for anyone I believe. I understand if you sit outside, then you can't do much about bugs... read more

Good ramen variety and other options on the menu. Casual vibes and good service, great for a last minute lunch or dinner

Ordered the Sho-Yu with spice bomb added on the side and it hit the spot. Service was spot on and the ambiance was tranquil even though it was busy. The restrooms and restaurant were clean. Paired my ramen with Lychee Ramune which is like a Japanese (I believe?) sparkling water, it's the best flavor in my opinion. I was so sad when I had to move away from Austin's location, until I discovered one in Houston. Worth giving this place a shot! read more

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Love the atmosphere. Pretty quiet - good place for a small group conversation (2-4ppl) although there are big tables available for larger group. Service is fast and efficient. Their ramen is very good- more dense broth. Chewy noodles. Not too salty- when I asked for less salty, they brought me a bowl of more bland broth to dilute it down, which I thought was cool. Mi-so-hot was just hot enough for me. They have variety of beers, which I thought went well with ramen and karaage. read more

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Fav ramen in Houston, hands down. Deliciously rich broth, food is prepared quickly, the interior is spacious and awe-inspiring. Recommend this place 1000%! read more

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