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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

First time here and having an authentic ramen experience. I was so turned off by the lack of non pork options and I almost did not eat...nothing against pork just not really my first option for protein anymore. However, I jumped on the new "Texas Tonk" once I saw the recognizable ingredients (smoked brisket, smoked and pickled jalapeño, fermented takana mustard greens, negi, and a marinated ajitama egg). It was pretty good! Not the best brisket I've ever had (although tender) but the bowl works and is very rich and very filling. I really don't have anything bad to say but also no other ramen to personally compare to. Very comforting atmosphere with polite staff. read more

I went here for the first time last night ordering their supposed most popular bowl being their Miso Hot Ramen. I can see why and I really enjoyed it. Ramen is a real hit or miss in Houston and of course opinions vary. It was very interesting with a rich, buttery, oily base to it. The noodles were soft and tender and the ground meat wasn't too greasy or mushy. The corn, green onions, cabbage and egg were all great in adding more to the game. Overall, I would say it was very delicious, comforting and well-made. The service was fast, efficient and friendly. I plan to also try the curry vegan and original tonk. ramen orders in the future. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - Fantastic Miso Hot Ramen !!! - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

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

P filling. Really nice service and people tbh. All staff NICE. Ambiance sweet, asian style. Had nu skool added karaage fried chicken cause non pork options limited (I eat pork but wasn't feeling like it (I'm yapping cause apparently I need to sry)). Not the BEST ramen I had, but not bad at all read more

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

Absolutely love this place and can't wait to go back. The staff was so helpful and patient and everything we ordered was tasty and really hit the spot. Love the vibe and set up of this location. read more

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

See all

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

See all

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

It's good as how it looks! The ramen were super filling and were super yummy! The place is such a cute spot for dates. read more

Ramen Tatsu-Ya - 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

See all

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

See all

Food was DELICIOUS the tonkatsu broth is so goooood!!! Service was kind and helpful and has a lovely atmosphere! I would visit here again . read more

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

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

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

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

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

See all