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    Tiger Den

    3.7 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Izakaya
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    TIGER DEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tori-paitan
    Lou C.

    I have been to Tiger Den several times prior to this year. I remember the wait during peak hours. My recent visits were all during the closing time. The wait staff was very friendly and patient with me as they took orders. I particularly like to sit by the kitchen window because I get to see the actions. I came with 2 friends on 2 separate occasions . One was very talkative and one was a quiet one. The talkative one kept repeating the skewer items as he trying to decide what to order. Finally, he picked chicken with green onion. He was complaining about the dark sauce being overpowering the chicken. The quiet friend ordered chicken hearts and mushroom medley. He also ordered a miso ramen with chicken broth instead of pork. He loved them and he kept eating and not saying much. Except "mmm... I love it." I have tried Tsukemen (the one with meat gravy and ramen separately), chicken ramen and Vegan Ramen. I like all of them, except the meat gravy from Tsukemen was super spicy. When I read the description, it didn't say pepper. But later found out the spicy icons hidden from the background plus the reflection of the menu made it hard to read. I recommend the non-pork options. I avoid eating pork, especially at the ramen restaurants. Because they bring out the pork flavor so seriously. I am not fond of pork. I'm glad they can substitute pork with chicken on the ramen menu.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Alex N.

    I think I went in with very high expectations because of how hyped this place was, and that affected my judgment. The restaurant was a bit cramped, but we were served pretty fast. The ramen is supposed to be the star of the show, but left me disappointed. The broth was on the bland side, and the toppings were a bit lacking. I had to add extra chili flakes and salt to mine. Not the worst bowl of ramen I've had, but the flavor of the broth is close to last place for me. The karaage was a redeeming factor though, among the best in texture that I've had.

    Garlic Black Bean Spicy Miso Spicy Cucumber Shiitake Mushroom, Soy Tare Ribeye (Black Angus)
    Duyen T.

    Heard good reviews here so decided to stop by for dinner. My partner and I were quickly seated as it wasn't packed on a Thursday night. There was lots of seating even tables for large groups, booth, and single. The staff were super nice and friendly. For starters we order the lamb and mushroom Yakitori along with the spicy cucumber. The spicy cucumber were nice and refreshing yet had a nice kick to them so I definitely recommend. As for the Yakitori, I say pass on those as the lamb were too chewy and salty and mushroom were too charred to where that's all you could taste. For main, I ordered the Spicy Miso and my partner got the Garlic Black Bean. The Spicy Miso was flavorful, creamy, had a little kick to it, and the ramen noodles were chewy and perfectly cooked. As for the Garlic Black Bean though it was nice, it tasted kind bland and wished it had a little for of the garlic flavor. Overall, good place though some menu items were a miss but I definitely recommend the spicy cucumber and spicy miso ramen.

    Linh T.

    Tiger Den has always been one of the most hyped ramen places in Houston for a very long time. It used to be one of the most popular ramen spots with long waiting lines, but it hasn't been as busy these days due to competition around town. I finally had the chance to try it recently for a Friday dinner for two, and the restaurant was not busy. The restaurant's ambiance was dark and moody. We were seated pretty quickly, and our server was nice. Our foods didn't take long to come out after we ordered either. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen, Takoyaki, and Chicken Kaarage. I think the best dish of the night was definitely the Chicken Karaage. It was tender, light, crispy. The Takoyaki was good with a great amount of octopus pieces in the filling. The Tonkotsu Ramen, however, was underwhelming. The broth was bland and not very rich, and the toppings were pretty lacking. Overall, this was about a 3.2 out of 5 for me. I would not mind eating at Tiger Den again, but I would definitely not go out of my way to come back, especially when there are so many other ramen options around town that I like so much better.

    The best pandan donuts i have ever put in my mouth
    Amy H.

    Gone here countless of times. Always 5/5 service, food, price. Just go, what are you waiting for?? Food They are all good if you like spicy: tsukemen (dipping noodle) burn your booty hole spicy but SOOO worth it! If you like unami flavorful: tonkatsu or any other noodles tbh. Even the most basic shoyu is stellar. If you can squeeze desert get the PANDAN DONUTS. Trust the cream and airy donut is A NICE MOUTH FEEL. Crispy airy, creamy and subtly sweet with hint of coconut. AMAZING. Parking I went on a week night and we did not have to wait outside, infact an employee came to get me but I was waiting for a friend. On the weekends you may have to place your name outside and they will call y'all in as it gets packed.

    Rochelle J.

    My daughter suggested this place because we both love ramen...her and her friends went and they really enjoyed it so I said why not give it a try....I did and I loved it went by myself for a lil solo date...its small and intimate and can get very pack on a Saturday evening...my only issue is that it's very dim so it was very hard to read the menu...but overall i loved the food...the pho was good and hot the calamari was fresh and the beef satay was very flavorful and the tender...I also had the green tea which was good as well....I will definitely go back with my daughter the next time

    Sophia N.

    Tiger Den delivers some of the best ramen in Houston, with rich, flavorful broths and perfectly chewy noodles. The Dipping Ramen and Spicy Miso Ramen are standout options. Don't skip out on their charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers, especially the beef tongue and pork belly. Pandan custard doughnuts for dessert. Do I need to say more? Trust me when I say they are a must. The cozy, lively atmosphere feels like a true Japanese izakaya. Expect a wait, but it's well worth it for the bold flavors and authentic experience!

    Garlic Black Bean Ramen
    Brittany M.

    Tiger Den used to be theeeeeee OG spot but the competition is fierce these days. I remember just loving the noodles and broth and this time around it all felt a bit pedestrian. The noodles were still good but the broth for the black bean and Tonkotsu were kinda plain and forgettable. Service was stellar, they made sure to check up on us and our daughter. Our waiter even helped us pack our ramen as we were struggling a bit with our toddler. Don't. Sleep. On. The. Pandan. Donuts. They still hit every time.

    Tonkotsu
    Hayley F.

    Located at the busy Dun Huang Plaza where foot traffic is heavy, there are customers coming in and out of Tiger Den at a frequent basis. Interior of the restaurant is simple and nice. There are many customers' paper drawings on display at the entrance. They are having a limited time Happy Hour promo now - buy a bowl of ramen and get half off an appetizer or dessert. Part of the Happy Hour promo also includes buy one sake and get the second half off. My family and I got the tsukemen ramen, Tonkatsu, and garlic black bean ramen. I enjoyed the tsukemen ramen as it had the right amount of spice and it was flavorful. However, the other two ramen bowls didn't have strong flavor soups. I am also not a big fan of cabbage in the ramen. The ika geso was crispy, while the Brussels sprouts were just ok. I also had the lamb, and ribeye yakitori. They were good but the lamb skewer could be better if the wasabi mayo was actually on the meat, not on the side. I received great service today. The servers were friendly and attentive.

    Chicken Tonkotsu Soup

    Went with a group of 6. 4 of us ordered a Tonkotsu soup and stomachs weren't feeling great later into the day... It was good and I was the only one to get chicken , maybe it was the other place we went to ? Not sure so 50/50

    Tsukemen and brussel sprouts
    Jessica S.

    Tiger den never disappoints. I love that they make the noodles in house, as they are far better than any other ramen place in Houston. My go to is the tsukemen, the broth is soooo delicious, creamy and spicy. They are generous with the meat and veggies. By far my favorite ramen spot.

    Garlic Black Bean Tonkotsu Tantan-Men Chashu Pork - Roasted Pork Belly
    Victoria T.

    Ramen is always so delicious here! My family and I come on a monthly basis. The broth is always super rich and flavorful. The service is top notch. Sometimes, there is a wait but it is well worth it. Definitely give this place a try.

    Spicy Miso
    Alonso T.

    Great pork based ramen and creamy based broth. Great value too for the size of the ramen you get . Would recommend!

    Partially eaten! Larger serving size.

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    Hard day at work, don't want to cook. TIGER DEN is the place to be..always a good time had.

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    Spicy Miso Ramen is my favorite! Along with the gyoza. Wait list goes by quick most times. The vibe is pretty chill and comfortable.

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    I love Tiger Den. Definitely one of my favorite places to go when I need a pick me up. I love the ambiance in there as well.

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    Is tiger den still open from 11 AM- 2 PM? On Saturdays?

    12 am on Fridays and Saturdays

    Do they have chicken broth options? I don't eat pork, but don't want to compromise on flavor

    Unfortunately, no they don't have chicken broth options.

    Do you guys take reservation?

    No. I asked. And your entire party has to be there to be seated.

    How quickly does a wait form on Friday evenings?

    It forms pretty quickly. I suggest be there right at 5pm when they open, there will be little to no wait.

    Can I order to-go or do they accept call in orders?

    I just placed an order for pickup. I placed the order at 6:15 pm on a Saturday, and they said it would be ready in 30 minutes.

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