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Ramen Tatsu-Ya

8557 Research Blvd,Ste 126, Austin, TX, 78758
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  • Ann C.

    Ramen is pretty subjective. I've been ecstatic over instant bowl ramen and disappointed over gourmet bowls...so when it comes to Ramen TatsuYa, which guarantees at least a 30-45 min wait between getting into line and receiving your bowl, I thought it was good, but I'd only return if I were in the throes of a serious ramen craving. First, this place is ridiculously busy. It's like they knew they would get tons of business so they made their store teeny tiny so it would force a line to form outside the store, thus attracting more people, thus making the wait here even longer. Genius move on their part, sucky for the customers. I came during the winter, so I went from standing in line in the cold staring into the store (none of the outdoor heaters were turned on, blerg) to standing inside in line staring at the menu to finally sitting down at a table...and then getting stared at by all the people still waiting outside. Wonderful. Second, make sure you know that they assign seating to parties as they approach the register. I came in a group of 7 and wasn't aware that my group had already been assigned a table (the waitress only approached the first 2 people in our group), so I sat down at a nearby table hoping to save it. I was approached by a harried waitress who looked at me like I was a misbehaving student for sitting down without her permission. They eventually managed to seat us together, but it a big hassle and more stressful than it needed to be. The waiter delivering our food was pretty impatient (we get it, you are SUPER busy...) and several of our bowls got mixed up because we weren't familiar with the Japanese lingo they used for each extra ingredient. Last, the food. The broth was too fatty and heavy for my liking, but it had great flavor. I'm a fan of lighter broths with more delicate flavors, so that's a personal preference. The noodles were perfect - chewy, plentiful, and cooked to al dente. The pork belly was mostly fat, but super tender and tasty. The marinated egg was prob one of my favorite bites in the bowl, with a juicy yolk soaked in saucy goodness. The "bombs" on the menu are side dishes that you can add into your bowl; we tried the corn bomb and the chili bomb, they weren't anything too special IMO and I wouldn't re-order them. In conclusion, I like most bowls of ramen, so I liked this one, but it wasn't worth the huge wait or having to deal with stressed out wait staff. Also, don't bring large groups here. If you do bring a date here, try to not sit right next to the windows because people waiting outside will stare at you, which makes for an uncomfortable eating experience.

    (3)

  • Tam J.

    This place was so disappointing!! . I had the most delicious ramen in San Fran, so my expectations were very high. When we visited, it was freezing and rainy, so it was not packed at all like all the other reviews mentioned. My husband was parking the car and the staff annoyed the heck out of me. They were insistent on me not ordering until my husband walked in the door. I assume people lie just to hold a table. I ordered the traditional ramen. I love the actual noodles, bc it was al dente and cooked perfectly. But the broth was extremely stalling. After 5 sips, I did not want anymore. It is challenging to explain the flavor, it it did have this weird bitter taste, as if the seasonings did not have time to marry on the stove. We left over half of our bowl. When visiting Austin would we drive to find this place? Absolutely not! It was a great experience, but the broth if bland and a strong unpalatable taste.

    (2)

  • RoadScholar l.

    I often rely on Yelp when seeking out new foodie experiences or services and my experience is usually pretty close to the majority opinion. But after buying into the hype and positive reviews of this restaurant. I'm feeling duped and won't be so quick to rely solely on this source in the future. I got there for dinner (lunch menu is slightly different) just prior to their opening at 5, so there wasn't much of a line and I was in the door quickly. The feel of this place is anything but comfortable or leisurely. From the loud contemporary grind of music to the uninviting decor and furnishings (bare plywood and rope being the primary materials - not a quiet zen-like minimalism but more like a 6th grade art project with raw materials), this place was definitely not a soft landing after a long day, or a cozy place to huddle into conversation with a friend. There is the feeling that one is to keep moving...get in, eat fast, get out. And, strangely, they don't offer takeout so one is forced to stay and endure it. All of this might have been bearable if the food was really good, but alas it just added insult to injury. The waitress at the ordering station recommended I order the original Tonkotsu since this was my first visit. I added an order of Gyoza to the mix after reading some reviews that suggested it was not to be missed along with a beer to wash it down. In keeping with the quick pace, the food arrived within five minutes of taking my seat at the bar (another recommendation by the staff for individual diners). My long anticipated first spoonful of the Tonkotsu broth was not pleasant. It had the flavor of pork grease that had been diluted with water. I decided I should include some of the thin noodles and egg into the mix to see if that would provide a better blend of flavors but the pork grease flavor was just overwhelming. I moved on to the Gyoza hoping it would redeem my quickly diminishing enthusiasm. These dumplings were also drenched in the pork grease flavoring and so it didn't matter much what they were stuffed with...it couldn't be distinguished from the grease flavor. Perhaps that's why things move so fast....there is nothing to savor or linger over. Instead I felt a bit bludgeoned by the whole experience - the food, like the decor and ambiance, is unadorned, bland, and lacking in flavor & good taste. I'm always a little baffled when my experience is so different than the majority, but this review is for those that share the disappointment. You are not alone.

    (2)

  • Lauren S.

    One word: YUM!!! First discovered this out-of-the way place when visiting another restaurant nearby, and saw the loooong line outside. My normal thinking is "hmmmm, if there's such a long line, it must be something pretty special." So we tried it and were blown away. We've been back numerous times with friends and family and have never been disappointed. Go for dinner because their special, extra rich version isn't available at lunchtime. And don't miss the brussels sprouts. Even my kids clamor for them.

    (5)

  • D L.

    Best ramen in Austin FOR SURE. We recently returned from a trip to Japan and have taken it upon us to try every ramen spot in the city (granted less than 5). Ramen Tatsuya definitely matches up to the delicious concoctions you get in Japan. You must have it with the fire bomb though to truly maximize it's authentic flavor. IMPORTANT: only go during dinner! Tonkotsu ramen (the delicious pork-bone broth) is only served at dinner. We went once during lunch and had their chicken-broth lunch option and it was good but definitely not worth going back for. Much better chicken ramen at Daruma Ramen downtown.

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    Let me preface this review by saying that I am a Soup Person. I could survive on nothing but sushi and soup, all day every day. When my boyfriend asks me where I want to eat, he qualifies it by saying "No sushi or soup." Because that's what I answer every time, without fail. In fact on this particular day - the day of Ramen Tatsu-ya's Grand Opening - I had eaten nothing but sushi and miso for lunch, and I was craving more soup for dinner. I talked Quani C. into accompanying me, and we arrived close to 8:30 to a line that was still out the door. By the time we made it the counter my stomach was crying out for sweet ramen. We each ordered a beer, some gyoza, a slider to share, and for ramen I got the #2 and she got the #1, the "original." Gyoza and sliders came out first, and both were amazing. Gyoza could have stood to be cooked just a hair longer for extra-crispness (and one of them had a cold spot in the middle), but the flavor was sooo good. The slider made my tastebuds sing! If your friends don't like ramen, drag them along anyway and make them order two sliders. Or a slider and gyoza. They won't be disappointed. Ramen Tatsu-ya is pretty serious about ramen, so serious in fact that they have "rules" (more like guidelines) about the proper way to eat ramen. One of the first rules is that before tasting, you should smell the broth and let it "run down your spine." After the requisite jokes about what a waste it would be to pour ramen down our backs, we dug in. This is where Quani's experience and mine start to diverge, I think - I won't speak for her, but IMHO, her #1 ramen was just not as flavorful as #2. I highly recommend the #2. There's something soy-based added to the broth that gives it real ooomph and richness. I suppose if you do order the #1 you can add one of the "bombs" which I'm assuming add more spice to your chosen ramen. I may try that next time. Yeah, it's hot as hell in there. The A/C is a 90 lb. weakling. I hope they remedy that in short order. Also, if you're expecting to share a slider, have fun trying to cut it with chopsticks, 'cuz they don't have knives. Did you know Quani is actually quite adept at cutting things with chopsticks? I didn't. Some things they could improve on: an easy way to order another beer without having to stand in line again, or fight through a crowd at the counter. If you plan on drinking beer I'd recommend bringing cash, so that maybe you can flag an employee or slip through the line without having to go to the register. Or hey, just be classy and order two at the beginning and bring a koozy. Purse-koozies are never a bad idea. All in all, a very welcome addition to feed my SOUP, GLORIOUS SOUP! addiction. And it doesn't hurt that it's about 7 minutes from my house, either. :D

    (4)

  • Joshua L.

    THIS PLACE IS WORTH THE WAIT. Seriously, don't let the line that runs out the door and around the corner deter you. This neat hole-in-the-wall style place has taken Austin by storm and by the looks of it, shows no signs of letting up. My girlfriend and I ventured over to this place on a Thursday for our date night, and I was worried that by 7:00, they would be out of ramen and we would both be cranky and hungry. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. We waited for about 20 minutes before our orders were taken, and about 3 minutes after that, we were seated at the end of a long table. NOTE: The seating is kind of strange, so if you don't like being close to other people... Find a table for two (good luck!). Everything I consumed that night blew me away. We started off with the Munchie Katsu Slider, and boy, was that good. For being just a hamburger patty that has Panko crumbs on it, the moist texture and delicate appearance of it made it an incredible thing to try. It's a tad pricey at $4, but worth every single penny. The ramen I got was the #1: Tonkotsu Original. The first thing they suggest you do after getting your bowl is to taste the broth and let that lather your mouth up for the food to come. I highly recommend that you follow those instructions! Although the broth is very heavy, the flavor is nothing short of extraordinary. The pork belly was a very delicate cut and nearly melted in my mouth. It wasn't close to the oily, fatty mess you'd think it would be. Even more surprisingly, me and my girlfriend's favorite part of the dish was the soft boiled egg. Never before had I had a soft boiled egg that was so full of flavor and so delicate! It complimented the dish well and I ended up wishing that I had gotten an extra egg with my meal. The food was so delightful that I almost forgot to enjoy what I was eating. As my girlfriend and I finished eating, we noticed that the line had only grown in the hour that we had been there. It seemed that we had beat the dinner rush, but just barely. I recommend that you come early and prepare to wait for at least 20 minutes. Having a granola bar in your pocket or purse won't kill you, but it might help make the wait seem a bit shorter. I will definitely be headed back here for another wonderful bowl of ramen!

    (5)

  • Christina P.

    I'm half Japanese and I've spent a good amount of time in and around Tokyo, so I'm kindaaaaa picky about my ramen. I loved the limited menu, but wish there had been a miso broth (my favorite) option. I opted for the shoyu ramen with a chili bomb. Judging solely on my bowl of ramen, I would have give 3.5 stars. I don't know if it was because of the pork belly, but the broth itself was too greasy/oily. Don't get me wrong, everything was delicious and it will most definitely make a return trip, it was just a little much for me. There's a buttered corn option for your ramen, which I almost ordered but glad I didn't. The 4 stars is well deserved. Great ambiance, my kinda music, yummy food and a nice assortment of Japanese bottled/canned beverages.

    (4)

  • Mary O.

    I heard about Ramen Tatsu-Ya via Nylon magazine's Austin email blast. I went there mid-week around 7pm, and it took about an hour to get in and seated. The place is only open for dinner. Water cups were passed out to those waiting to get in. Guests kept coming out, raving about how great it was and worth the wait. Once inside, you can order a drink while in line before placing your order. There's limited seating. A few tables to fit 2-4 people, a large community table, a smaller community table and bar seating. Someone seats you when there's an available spot once you place the order and brings you food when it's ready. There are three ramen dishes to choose from, and you can customize it with various toppings and pastes for extra $. The ramen dishes aren't that big, but that's because you're supposed to order more noodles later (extra $1.50), so the noodles don't get too soggy. I got the #2 Tonkotsu Sho-Yu. The ramen was thin and tasty. The broth was flavorful (heavy on the garlic) and not too greasy. It came with one marinated egg, which I loved since the yolk was melted and bright yellow like the kind I've eaten in Japan. I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I did like the one small slice of pork belly. Overall, I did like the ramen, but wasn't in love with it. Maybe I'll add toppings/pastes to spice it up next time. Also, I tried the Munchie Katsu Slider. It was like eating a beef/onion meat loaf with a cabbage slaw. Cold potato salad with veggies was added to the side. I found it tasty, but don't think it's for every one. The customer service was very good, especially considering how busy it was. The restrooms are a must see. One of the employees was telling another party about how it took two weeks to paint the murals. There's a lot of rope detailing in the restaurant decor. I definitely recommend eating at this place. The food is great and the prices are reasonable.

    (4)

  • Claire A.

    I tried to come to Ramen Tatsu-Ya a few months back but was deterred by the long line outside. I tried it again last night, deciding that I would just grin and bear the line, and it actually moves really fast so it was a non-issue. Even wrapped around the front of the building the line took only about 15 minutes from start to finish. We had an Original and a Spicy ramen, edamame, and dumplings and all were good. The flavor of the Original caught me off guard at first -- it was just strangely different -- but mixed with the mushrooms, brussels that I added, and pork, it all came together nicely. The prices are reasonable so don't get carried away just because they are. We could have used half of the food we got. It's all very filling and the quantities on the ramen bowls aren't skimpy at all. It's nice to have something different in the neighborhood. They don't allow carry-out though.

    (4)

  • Tomás H.

    The Slider was good even though the bread was essentially a dinner roll. Meh. I had the Original and it's just ok. I've never had the real thing, so I cannot speak to it. It seems very overpriced for what you get. Also, the line out the front is not as big of a deal as it looks. I was very reluctant to stand in line for this unknown quantity. The line is to order, like at Hopdoddy, not necessarily for seating. There were 15 people in line ahead of me and plenty of open seating. The business owners obviously know how to build hype.

    (3)

  • Jaime P.

    UPDATE: Went back yesterday. Tried the original tonkotsu with a spicy bomb, extra chashu and a bowl of Japanese curry on the side. AWESOME! Highly recommend both items. My only regret was that I forgot to order extra garlic. They bring you a box full of peeled garlic cloves and a press which you just squeeze right into your broth. Anyway, it was still awesome and I won't make the mistake of forgetting the garlic next time. We were so friggin full at the end of that meal!

    (5)

  • Naoto U.

    Ramen Review in Austin This is strictly my personal opinion. I only visited these shops once on the same day. There is a need to go several times to see if the quality is maintained. But, I can clearly say that the two chefs have done an excellent job and thereThis is strictly my personal opinion. I only visited these shops once on the same day. There is a need to go several times to see if the quality is maintained. But, I can clearly say that the two chefs have done an excellent job and there is unique background is reflected on how the place is started and how the ramen taste. Kudos to both chefs. is unique background is reflected on how the place is started and how the ramen taste. Kudos to both chefs. Please see the table uploaded in the picture area.

    (4)

  • Kristie K.

    Having grown up in Los Angeles, I have eaten at many ramen places. Many *good* ramen places. After moving to Austin a few years ago, one of my few regrets was that Austin was lacking a quality ramen restaurant since ramen is one of my favorite comfort foods. But there is some hope-- Ramen Tatsu-ya may help fill in the void that Shinsengumi and Daikokuya left when I moved to central Texas. My husband and I went for the grand opening and arrived a little after 6pm. Already there was a line out the door that stretched the side of the building. After about a 40 minute wait (and if you've been to Shinsengumi, you know that's not a bad wait for some quality ramen) we finally got to the front of the line. You order at the counter, get a number, and the ramen and appetizers are brought out to you. We were fortunate enough to be seated at the counter, so ordering more beer was not a problem for us. But most of the seating is communal-table style, and there aren't many people around who can help you if you want more water or another drink. But the ramen itself was tasty. I ordered extra garlic, which you press into your bowl yourself, and I'm glad I did because I think the broth may have been a little on the bland side without it (I ordered the original tonkotsu broth). The noodles, on the other hand were excellent. We were seated next to the restaurant's interior designer, and learned that the chefs worked with a noodle distributor in Los Angeles to develop the perfect ramen noodle for their recipe. Can't get noodles like this anywhere else, folks. And the pork belly char siu inside the soup was excellent. Check out the bathrooms while you're there. The designer was inspired by some Austin street art he saw while taking a smoke break, and was able to track down the original artist. He was able to get some of the artists from the collective Blue Dozen to paint murals in the bathroom, using red, black, and white paint. They are amazing. Minus one star for the AC (it's not broken, but can't quite handle the number of burners they have going in the kitchen). They swear they're going to get it replaced in a few months. Also, it would be nice if they had someone seating people after they ordered at the counter, and someone who would come by to refill drinks/allow you to order more drinks or dessert. But Ramen Tatsu-ya definitely satisfies. BTW, they don't do take-out and don't have anything with which to pack up leftovers. But you can order extra noodles for $1.50 if you have leftover broth, so you won't leave hungry.

    (4)

  • G A.

    Best ramen place so far in Austin that i have tried....

    (5)

  • Roman S.

    Lunch Ramen is salty and lacks flavor diversity. The food is a bit on the oily side. Corn bomb tastes good, but that's because it's smothered with mayonnaise. The ramen is not as good as ramen served in the Bay Area (San Fran, CA), but it's prolly the best one in Austin simply because it is the only one in Austin. Lunch is a bit overpriced for the ramen served. We won't be coming back here for lunch but will check out dinner to taste what everyone is talking about.

    (2)

  • Nosuchthingas P.

    This ramen is like a good book - you just don't want it to end. The broth is truly amazing. We live 300 miles away from Austin and my husband said "We're moving" This is as close to Tokyo Shinagawa station ramen as we have found. We almost didn't find the restaurant - it is next door to the post office in a strip mall

    (5)

  • Aveek R.

    Ramen Tasu-Ya sets the bar of what to expect when eating ramen in Austin. I have been here for dinner several times and have taken numerous people here also, all of which fell in love and talk about their experience for months later. Their pork broth is amazing. I can easily drink an entire bowl of just the broth as it envelops you with an incredible amount of flavor. The pork belly is delicious, I always order extra chasu as I'm never satisfied with just one piece. Fall apart in your mouth soft, enough fattiness but not excessively so, deliciousness. Their egg is unbelievably good too. The yolk is amazing with a gel like texture that makes you want more and more. I usually eat it in one or two bites to really get the texture of the egg, you don't want to let the yolk disperse and get lost in the broth. The Tonkotsus have yet to fail in giving me a foodgasm...and there have been many. After having tried most of the ramen options, my favorite is still the Tonkotsu. The Tonkotsu Sho-yu is excellent also, it has a higher flavor high with its added seaweed and soy sauce. However, I love the milkiness in the original Tonkotsu and it keeps me coming back. The Miso-Hot is an interesting item, I would have preferred the Miso-Not more I believe as I didn't find the spice adding much to the bowl. It still had great depth though I missed having chasu which was replaced with ground pork. The Tsukemen is delicious also, but a very different beast compared to the other three. It's a bit sweet, but still delicious and intensely flavored and also features a thicker more udon style noodle than ramen style. My optimal order is Tonkotsu w/ extra chasu, brussels sprouts, and egg. The gyoza are nice, cooked well, not too pricey, well seasoned, not dry, and flavorful. The pork sliders are great too, surprisingly juicy and cripsy, though they do feel like less of a value than much of the rest of the menu. The curry bowl was fine, I didn't see what was japanese about it per say, it tasted like indian curried potatoes on top of rice, with sliced chasu on top. The atmosphere is excellent. Great music selection, really nice artwork in the restrooms especially, when you come you must check out the restrooms! Their drink choices have been getting progressively better, now offering not only tea and sake but beer too.

    (5)

  • John F.

    Of all my travels and food tasting, Ramen Tatsuya has a very special place in my heart! Having lived in Japan for an extended period of time I'm a very familiar with " Real Ramen ". Top Ramen simply doesn't compare to authentic Ramen. Tatsuya has successfully educated Austin TX in ways of Ramen! When I first heard about it I was surprised to hear about the line wrapping around the building. The legends are True!! Yet Oddly enough, with such a line of hungry Austinites waiting to dig in, the actual wait time was quick. The interior, although Very Hip and Chic, with a groovy Neo-Toyko vibe to it, was very " Compact " to put it tactfully. Not exactly where you'd want to be if a fire suddenly broke out, but the food be well worth it. In addition the seating was very comfortable and hip, and the aesthetics were pretty awesome. The food was unique blend of Traditional dipping noodle style with a delectable ground pork bone soup. The service was efficient and timely considering the consistent volume of traffic in and out, which in it self was quite impressive. This is definitely a place to go on a dinner experience!

    (5)

  • Eliza C.

    Ruth Reichl (former food critic for the NYTimes back when Yelp nor lightspeed internet existed), describes in her memoirs how certain dishes are actually able to transport you to alternate cultural/mental realms. Haven't read the book? Think of the end of the cute kid's film "Ratatouille" when the French dude is brought to tears by the perfection of a dish...you get the picture. Anyway, while I love a good highly fashionable food fix, I can only count on one hand how many times I've had similar experiences. Ask Reichl or any food critic for that matter, the most authentic ethnic restaurants are not those high profiled along the Upper West Side, but are truly hidden gems, found in shopping centers, next to the DMV, or in the basement of a Chinatown grocery. Enter Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Austin's hottest new ethnic jam. This place hardly qualifies for 'diamond in the rough' status because it's become somewhat of a star in Austin for both locals and guests. It's hard not to be redundant in terms of previous reviews, but this place is so good, I felt compelled to add my own to the mix. Ramen Tatsu-Ya is as much an experience in culture as dining. Don't go expecting a quick fix like what one might receive at Pho places in the area...you'll wait in line. Standing. Crowded and crouched next to your party and complete strangers. And get comfy, the line isn't super fast...impatience is probably one of my most utterly unattractive qualities but this is worth it. We came into the Ramen house and sampled nearly their whole rolodex of ramen offerings--- vegan, pork, ground pork, extra eggs, brussell sprouts...you name it. I'm told that, similar to pho joints, what distinguishes the fab from the faux is the broth...and Ramen TatsuYa's delivers. Intricate, rich with a hint of game and a punch of spice, RTY hits the mark. Perhaps the coolest thing about RTY's bowls of awesome is the mix of textures, food groups, flavors and spices and how they all come together to make a friggin' fab meal and there is no way in hell you'll leave hungry. Appetizers are decent too but are pretty overshadowed by the ramen. DISCLAIMER: don't have plans to go out afterwards...you'll be so full that you'll probably just want to sit at home and marinate in the content deliciousness. --

    (4)

  • Henry Y.

    Admission: I have yet to eat at Orenchi in Cupertino. Yet Ramen Tatsu-Ya achieves 5 stars with no hesitation. Nevermind that the softboiled egg is outrageously scrumptious. Or that the chiasu is ridiculously delicious. Or that the broth was wonderfully milky and substantial and not overly salty. Or that the roasted brussel sprouts was a weird, slightly unwelcome, yet ultimately satisfying addition. Or even that the noodles were merely excellent, and not stellar. I was most impressed by the efficiency of the restaurant, how they get people in and out of their relatively small space, and how they use their staff in such an efficient manner, yet providing a holistically friendly experience even tho you are interacting with multiple people, that every popular restaurant should learn what they do and do it. It just made so much freakin sense. No waiter/waitress. You order cafeteria style. A guy scopes out the communal tables to jockey for where you are going to sit. He is some sort of packing algorithm savant. They pump a whole lotta people thru. Yet while you are eating you never feel rushed. Several service people interact with you but the experience is all the same. They are all very friendly. This business is brilliant. And yummy.

    (5)

  • Grace K.

    Old Chinatown. Line out the door. Salty, creamy broth. Al dente noodles. Huge bowl. Intimate restaurant, service with a smile. YUM-O. This pretty much sums up the whole experience. Do I need to use complete sentences when fragments will do? haha ok. The thing about good ramen is the broth... full of meaty creamy fatty flavor. It's pretty good here, but I'd say compared to Daiko kuya in LA, it's more salty and less creamy. Still a superb job, and I'm sure among the best in Texas. So yeah, go and experience it. It is a huge, full bowl, and I'm sad to say I couldn't finish one myself. I should've done jumping jacks while waiting in line for 30 minutes! What was I thinking ?!

    (4)

  • griffin c.

    Disclosure: Our group was at this place several months back. We were there on a Saturday. I unfortunately picked this place simply by word of mouth and thought it would be special since my sister was coming from out of town. I wish that we went elsewhere because the food was not good. We arrived prior to open and waited for about an hour. When we got in the special was all gone. The service was good (one star). The restroom (at least the ladies one) had a pretty painting (second star). Our ramen, though, was overly salty. Tiny portions that look pretty but so salty that they were almost inedible. Our entire party of five agreed that everyone's food was salty, even the one person who is a salt hog. We had ordered different ramen, too, and each and every ramen bowl was salty. We came in expecting a wow but walked out with several meh's. We even went to Coco's afterward just because we were unfulfilled and oversalted. There are simply places that I will never understand the high ratings. Ramen Tatsu-Ya is one.

    (2)

  • Keri Y.

    I had Tatsuya the other night to start off a weekend trip in Austin. I had Tatsuya on Fri and Michi on Sunday. I like Michi's noodles (preferred thick noodles with good springiness to them. Tatsuya's are fine as well, but thinner). Michi's eggs were tasty (added to bowl, does not come with the standard order) and had a hint of soy to them. Tatsuya's eggs were comparable, and we're included. Chashu at Michi was not as flavorful and was not as fatty, nor did it fall apart. Looked like there were grill marks on them, but it didn't taste like it.. didn't taste like much. I prefer fatty chashu that falls apart when picked up and with a more smoky flavor. I liked Tatsuya's chashu more because it had a good flavor. I think either I went to Tatsuya on an off day, or my expectation offered bias, but I felt like their broth was less complex than I remembered(I remembered it being multi dimensional in terms of flavors, but sadly I felt like this was more like just ham like porky thin broth) I liked it more after a spice bomb, but I hate changing up the taste myself. I went to Tatsuya late night on a stormy, colder night while starving, so I still savoured my bowl there, but it wasn't quite what I remembered from my first experience there a few years ago. The bf had a curry bowl at Tatsuya, and it was served lukewarm. It seemed to be a pretty generic curry bowl, but I guess you don't really come here for that kind of thing. The star is supposed to be the ramen. The ramen was the same way in terms of temp. In terms of the wait~15 min at Tatsuya on Friday (research blvd location) and none at Michi @12 pm on Sun. The other couple we went with preferred Tatsuya over Michi because they liked the taste of the broth (they had miso), but overwhelming preference by the whole group for Michi's noodles. The other couple also thought the kimchiladas were strange, and didn't finish those. I'd probably give it another shot if there is a short line and I'm in the area, but otherwise I can take myself elsewhere.

    (3)

  • M O.

    I would say if a person's in the area with a mad craving for ramen then Ramen Tatsu-Ya would be a good place to fix that crave. I've been hunting for a decent ramen shop since moving from Honolulu, HI. I read the reviews of Tatsu-Ya and Michi and decided to try Tatsu-ya first. When I arrived at 11am on a 57 degree, rainy Wednesday there was no line outside and a few people inside. Good start, brownie point. I was greeted in less then 10 seconds, informed where to order, where to choose a seat, and given a numbered peg so the staff could find me when my order was ready. Another brownie point. Ordering was straight-forward--stand along the beverage bar to order with the cashier. Meanwhile the bartender asked what beverage I wanted. I ordered the Ol Skool ramen and only added the spicy bomb. The broth was light in terms of depth of flavor. It's a chicken based shoyu broth and it's supposed to be light so don't expect the complexity of other types like shio or tantan. Also, the consistency is a broth (this distinction because Michi ramen offers thicker choices) and I appreciated that Tatsu-Ya's standard is a broth. I did appreciate the temperature of the broth. It was hot; as in, burn the roof of my mouth/ make my nose run after slurping up a mouthful of noodles kind of hot. Just the way I like it and I requested that when ordering because luke-warm broth is a deal breaker for me. I suggest doing the same so as not to be disappointed as some others were in previous reviews. The spicy bomb was great. In terms of heat, it was mild (but then, I prefer Thai-hot spicy levels). It added a little more texture to the broth because of the dried chili flakes as well as a nice richness from the oil in the paste. The ajitama (shoyu-marinated egg) provided a nice accent to the entire bowl. It was mildly sweet with a light, shoyu flavor that cut through the normal saltiness of the broth and spicy bomb. The texture was spot on; firm, yet still possessing a fluffiness in the egg white and the yolk was barely done; perfect. I will order extra ajitama next time. The marinated bamboo shoots were fine. Not pungently-pickled. The rectangle of nori was fine; it would be cool if they decided to shred the nori and make it furikake style. The noodles were ok. I will admit to being unimpressed with this crucial element of ramen. A great ramen shop has great ramen noodles. These are decent and honestly reminded me of Sun Noodles, which I don't care for the texture. The noodles glide like kanten (agar) on the palate and it's not just chewy, it's almost springy. These noodles fills the stomach but has no depth of flavor on their own. The refrigerated Myojo brand, at most Asian markets, taste better. Still, nothing I experienced was a deal breaker at Tatsu-Ya and I would return there when there's no line.

    (4)

  • Christy P.

    Expect for ramen tatsuya to have a bit of a wait. The most I've ever waited was probably 30-40 minutes. The wait is worth it in my opinion. The broth is very creamy and flavorful and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I mainly only order the tonkatsu bowl with some extras. I like how you can add in extra things like bamboo shoots, chashu pork, etc. It's a nice touch to have. I highly recommend ramen here.

    (4)

  • Gene E.

    I have to say this is the best ramen house I've visited, in America, east of SoCal. The broth is creamy, the chashu and ajitama were perfect. Although there was a serious wait time, as the line extended outside the restaurant, into the parking lot, it was well worth the wait. Besides you get to meet and chat with great Austinites while waiting.

    (5)

  • Tim L.

    Best ramen in the state of Texas, hands down! I find myself enjoying a bowl of their delicious noodles every time I make the trip to Austin. If it's your first visit you have to start with the Tonkotsu Original. I find that it's a good measuring stick when comparing one ramen joint with the next. As many others have said you really can't go wrong with this option. The creamy broth will not disappoint. It's not heavy at all and you can tell they simmer the pork bones for a long time. The ramen pairs nicely with the chashu, ajitama egg, and wood ear mushrooms. That's right. They use legit mushrooms here. None of that cheap stuff. Chashu (pork belly) is hard to screw up, but Tatsu-ya's version is so tender that it literally falls apart when it touches your tongue. Another notable thing about the chashu was it wasn't overly salty. I hate it when places add too much salt to things. When the salt takes the spotlight and masks the flavor of the food it's really a shame. And if that's not enough the ajitama egg is the icing on the cake. The egg isn't a soft boiled egg like most other places. The egg here is marinated in soy sauce and the yolk isn't runny. Not at all. Which, in most cases would be a let down, but Tatsu-ya does an amazing job. I don't know how they prepare or cook the egg and frankly, I don't care. Just know it's going to be one of the best eggs you'll ever taste and you may want to order an extra egg on the side. The one downside is the noodles are really thin. Almost angel hair thin. Not sure why they use these noodles, but it still works. I still wish they would use the thicker noodles like the ones they serve in their Tsukemen (dipping noodles). Speaking of Tsukemen, it's another thing that you must try. It's a whole different experience and you'll be surprised that something so simple can taste so good. if you're looking for a small sweet kick you definitely should give the Tsukemen a shot. Try to avoid peak hours unless you want to wait at least an hour. Even after a year since opening their doors Ramen Tatsu-Ya you will still see lines out the door. It just goes to show how good their ramen is that people are willing to come back time after time again.

    (5)

  • tim b.

    sorry folks but I am definitely in the minority here. I am just not impressed/. My wifey also was nonplussed and she worships at the temple of Ramen. We even tried it a second time just in case it was an off day - but no - it just doesn't hit my tastebuds in such as way to make a bell ring in my brain. But the good news is that I won't be contributing to the line for the rest of you believers.

    (1)

  • Susan H.

    Best ramen! Fun and hip little place you don't expect to see wedged between a post office and an Asian market in a trip mall on 183. Food is always flavorful and hot. Spicy edamame are perfect, and I live for an extra egg in my #1. The employees are always happy and one of the owners is the kind of guy that will remember where he sat you last time. It's my favorite after work dinner place

    (5)

  • Charles B.

    First time here and all I can say is WOW!!!! This place is damn good. Amazing service. I cannot wait for the South Lamar location to open this winter.

    (5)

  • Darren B.

    I went here with a friend last night after trying once before, but having no interest in waiting in the line that went around the corner. While there are few places that I would say are worth a long wait (Father's Office in LA, and Hole in the Wall just North of Chicago), I've really wanted to try it here and was determined. I prepared myself, my schedule, and most importantly, my appetite for a potential long wait. Such as in life, once you let go, the world opens up to you and on a Tuesday night near 8 o'clock, there was no line but the one inside meaning it took 10 mins to order and get seated and then about 3 seconds before our food arrived which was awesome. Speaking of awesome, the Ramen here is legit. Since moving to Austin and being disappointed after over-hyped place after over-hyped place, I had some concern I may find the same here, but I did not. My friend and I each got the original ramen and I added an extra egg to mine. The things that have been said here are true, the broth is delicious and for someone who is good at detecting when things are over salted, which broths often tend to be, this one was not at all. The broth was rich, deep and complex. The noodles were a little different from what I was expecting, but not in a bad way. The egg was delicious and sweet and everything in the bowl just tastes better when you have it in accompaniment to the broth. At one point during conversation I asked my friend to give me a moment so I could fully enjoy my bite. I did find the pork belly to be a bit dry (not terribly) as I read from another reviewer, but it was still tender and flavorful. The table next to us ordered the Chashu bowl as an addition to their ramen and I am so doing that next time. They were generous and encouraged us to try a bite of theirs and it was so freaking good. The pork was juicer than was in our ramen. The service was great too and the atmosphere perfect for a hot bowl of ramen. I can't say any place is worth much longer than a 30-40 minute wait (especially Tupelo Honey in Asheville, NC, definitely not worth the wait in my opinion), but whether you decide to wait or find a good off peak time to come here, do, and enjoy and sorry for the cheese, but it must be said, ramen is a dish best served piping hot, no really, it loses it's luster if you eat too slowly and it cools down.

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    After my second visit, I'm sold- one of the better ramen places out there. We waited in line for about 30 minutes on a Saturday night. Not bad according to fellow ramen enthusiasts near us. The menu consists of a few choices. They do a vegetarian ramen version, but only on Sundays. The choices on the menu are worth breaking your veggie loving lifestyle. The broth is rich and filling. It doesn't need much as an accompaniment. The noodles are a bit thicker than the lunch version. Basically, the host said that's what made the place famous. On another visit, edamame was ordered to accompany our meal. It came with a great marinade that was worth ordering again. There's rumors that this place will come to Houston. We can only hope.

    (4)

  • Rudy H.

    I'd give a 3.5/5 The pork broth was too salty, and the noodles very al dente. There is no service. If you want water you have to get it yourself in the corner....weak! I might be back to try a different broth

    (3)

  • Victoria T.

    First, flash fried brussel sprouts is better than edamame. The sauce was delicious. The opening and closing hours can be inconvenient. Not very hungry we ordered a single vegetarian ramen on Sunday lunch at 2pm, and didn't notice it had been a brothless dry vegan ramen until it was served (it's only available for dinner service.) Having anticipated soup on a cold day, I then asked if I could just have a small bowl of tonkatsu broth to mix in my dry noodles. There was no one in line, the staff was not overburdened. No, they said. They could either charge us for an entire bowl of ramen (for which we were not sufficiently hungry, and had no take-out box) or suck it up and swallow the one we didn't want. They couldn't charge for just broth, or accommodate a preference. There aren't many places where I've intentionally left *zero* tip, but for the food the customer service is lacking. Yes, effectively we're complaining that we didn't get what we wanted. However, given that the request was not unreasonable, and that it wasn't busy, I felt the attitude from Ramen Tatsuya was: you should be so lucky to eat here, and for food for the gods, you will wait in line and be subject to our substandard service. I know they are fueled by their hipster denizens, but I won't patronize this place again. Michi Ramen is just on Lamar, with a much better meal experience (and hours!)

    (2)

  • Drew T.

    food was very good, just a bit pricey. I will definetly be going back

    (4)

  • Shane L.

    This is a review of their lunch. I have not yet been to dinner here yet. The main difference seems to be that at lunch, you basically only have one option, the Ol'Skool Shoyu Ramen that is uses a soy chicken broth. OK, so I'll give you the obligatory "I've been to Japan and eaten the best" line as many other reviewers here. But I really have spent a lot of time in Japan, in a variety of different cities. I've had quite a few different types of ramen in different regions of Japan. And I love food. And I love ramen. So obviously I was seeking out the best ramen spots I could find. I've had some amazing bowls that blew my mind...broth that is just oozing with flavor, with bone marrow just floating in a thick soupy broth with pork that just melts in your mouth without even chewing it. But I digress. Living in Austin for the past 5 years, I've craved this type of authentic ramen. When this place started getting good reviews and Austin was a buzz about how good the ramen was here, I was very excited. I wanted to check it out, but it's kind of far for me and I have many munchkins running around. So, it took me a while to get out there. But I did finally. And I wasn't too impressed. The Ol' Skool Shoyu Ramen is salty, oily, and too watery. Good broth should not be so overwhelmingly oily with pools of oil floating all over the top. I also think that soy sauce should be a complimentary flavor because it is so good at melding itself with the other ingredients. Not so with this broth, the soy sauce flavor was a little too prominent for my taste. A little too much fishiness in the broth for me also. The egg was delicious, the yolk was divine. Noodles were cooked very well. I got the spicy bomb thing, which was kind of a waste of money. They should just give you some chili sauce or hot sauce, not charge you for a "spicy bomb" or whatever. Also, I thought they should have small little pickled side dishes that you can eat with your ramen, but all they had was pickled ginger...this is not a sushi joint. I must caveat this review again with the fact that it was only for the shoyu ramen, which was the only option available for lunch. I'm looking at the pictures for the dinner tonkatsu ramen. Perhaps that one will be better....but with the poor performance during lunch, it's probably going to take me some time to convince myself to get out there again.

    (3)

  • John L.

    It's the best Japanese Ramen in Austin, Thai noodles can best it, but for those who want Nippon style, this is the place. It's not super consistent...but it's average bowl trumps its rivals...if you like Pho or Thai noodle soup, or Korean...you can get out cheaper with equivalent soups at numerous other eateries

    (4)

  • Zoe P.

    My husband loves ramen. It's kind of ridiculous how much he goes ga-ga over a seriously good, traditional ramen, and I've enjoyed trying out as many different ramen places as we have over the past few years. So of course with our first trip to Austin, I had to see if Yelp could offer us a ramen destination, and what luck! Ramen Tatsu-Ya was right up there, and right down the road from our hotel! We went early to beat the crowds and because day-long sight-seeing really wore him out quickly. We were there just a few minutes after they opened for dinner, and already there were several parties seated. We ordered at the counter, then were directed to seats at the high tables up front with our order number. My husband quickly grabbed us glasses from the self serve water, and immediately our food arrived from the kitchen. He ordered the Tonkotsu Sho-Yu (Tonkotsu Original with special blend of soy sauce, chashu, ajitama egg, menma bamboo, crushed peppercorns, scallions and nori) with extra pork, and I ordered the Tonkotsu Original with additional garlic, nori, fried brussel sprouts, and a fire bomb. The broth was rich and delicious, clearly top notch homemade, but as a garlic and spicy fiend I was thrilled to freshly press a bunch of cloves in and turn my broth a nice pink from the chili paste. The noodles were thinner than expected, and although they had a good bite to them, my husband commented that, although this was seriously good ramen, it was not as good as his two favorites (in Montreal and Philadelphia). After a quick trip to the restroom (whose entire interior is covered in an AMAZINGLY AWESOME design), I returned to find him in a deep discussion about ramen with an Austin-born Japanese guy who sat next to us. Apparently, he goes around trying every ramen place he can find in every city/town he visits, and of the Austin joints Ramen Tatsu-Ya is his favorite, in particular because of the broth. We gave him our recommendations for Philly since he was interested in visiting our former city soon, and we'll hopefully find out how those places stack up.

    (4)

  • Stacy Y.

    This place is the bomb! Coming from Dallas, a city with absolutely zero good ramen places, it really satisfied my cravings. There was surprisingly only a 15 minute wait when we arrived even though it was the first weekend of sxsw. We ordered at the front and took our seats. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, and it was YUM. I was a big fan of the crispy, smoky pork belly that gave the dish a really unique taste. The broth was thick and flavorful. My only complaint is that I wish the noodles were thicker and had more bite to them. Regardless, I finished my entire bowl (soup included!) and was very satisfied afterward.

    (4)

  • Toy D.

    Although the food is good, I have to rate lower because take out is not an option and the wait can be a bit ridiculously to be seated. I'm over the whole "our food is so good people wait hours in line" bit. Feed me now!

    (3)

  • Francisco D.

    Small place for tasty ramen. I had the miso hot (spelling?) and it was wonderful. Not overly spicy but filled with pork and other delicious items. The wait wasn't too bad and they try to move as efficiently as possible. My only critique is the drink bar/station. It almost forces you to buy a drink in my opinion.

    (4)

  • Angela F. W.

    I've had the greatest ramen in SF, LA, and NYC. I'd never thought I could get a bowl of decent Japanese ramen in texas but ramen tatsu-ya proved I was wrong. After a day shopping at Ikea, we arrived at 5:30pm to try some raving ramen. It took us a little while to find this place b/c it is a little hidden in a strip mall. But after seeing a long line, we knew we found ramen tatsu-ya. The line was super long already at 5:30pm, it went around the building. We could overhear conversations from other people in line, some of them travelled from as far as Houston. This must be good and worth the wait! Some people went to cocos cafe next door to get bubble tea while their party waiting in line, seemed like a great idea. After over an hour wait, we finally entered the door. The decors are pretty cool and has some hip vibe. AND there was a line inside as well to be seated and order. Damn! Note you have to order at the counter first before you get a table. Since the restaurant is so popular and crowded, you have to share a table with others if you are unlucky. After more waiting, we finally sat down. A few minutes later, we got our ramen. I ordered #2. I have to say this bowl of ramen was nearly as good as the ones I had in SF, LA and NYC. The broth was definitely equally good, of course I drank it all. The pork and egg were so tasty and mouth watering that I wanted more! The only thing I'd improve is the noodle but it was pretty decent as well. Some reviewers were comparing this ramen to the instant ramen you get at HEB and some were comparing it to pho. To those people, I feel embarrassed for you. Now i am switching to the critic mode. First of all, the restaurant was lack of service due to the fact that it was so busy. I felt I was being rushed to eat then leave. I am pretty sure every customer likes to take time to enjoy their food. Secondly, the AC wasn't working well so the restaurant was so hot the entire time we were there. I mean ramen noodles already make you sweat in the texas heat. I am not sure why the owner could not invest in a good AC. Overall, my experience at ramen tatsu-ya was wonderful. Would I come again to try more of their ramen? You bet I'd drive that far! It is a lot closer than having to fly to SF, right?! **update: Mi-so-hot is sooo good, omg!!!**

    (4)

  • Fun T.

    Ichiban Oishi Ramen! Must have hit it on the right night.. Not much of a wait, super friendly and helpful staff. Most importantly Ramen and broth was spot on... Comparable with some of the Great Ramen Shops in So. Cal. I had the Me-So-Spicy Ramen w/ extra Char Siu and Bamboo Shoots. Great amount of spice, although I had to go through about 8 napkins to mop up the sweat from the heat, but it tasted so good, I couldn't stop eating it. The gyoza were a little on the small side, but you get about 6 for $4, so overall a pretty good deal. I would definitely recommend going and checking it out.

    (4)

  • Ritika G.

    Ah, I hold this place close to my heart. Pros: * Very, very rad bathroom art. Please do your eyes a favor and check it out * VERY awesome dinner ramen. The Sho-yu is a personal favorite. * The extra garlic that you can hand press is also cool. * Chic decor * Good beverage selection. You can even buy some Pocky! * Cute waiter. (May or may not work there anymore... We called him Gordon The Fisherman) Cons: * Long wait * It's on the pricey side * Menu selection is rather limited during lunch hours. The lunch ramen (at least The Ol' School) is not as good as the dinner ramen. Though: lunch hour selection is kinder to vegetarians and vegans.

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    I just had to go back. Twice now since my last review and both visits were even better than the first . The overall quality and experience here is consistently superb. Okay, I'll just admit it right now - - Ramen Tatsu-Ya is my new crack, yet unlike the street drug where (they say) one can never achieve a high as good as the first time, it's the total opposite with these guys - - it gets better and better with each visit. This is also the only time I can recall (while writing my initial review) the craving for their ramen became so (God Blessed) insatiable, I deviated from my evening activities to make the time to go back. Yeah, I think I'm addicted, I have a problem. After a swim @ the gym I immediately head over to find a respectable line. But that doesn't matter anymore, it's so damn good it's well worth the wait. I made the most of my time in line by meeting some new acquaintances along w/ some up and coming hipsters (who felt the same way about the potency of this place), the 40 min flew by and I was ready to order. This time Chiai was manning the register, and this cute hipster girl (CHG) definitely has her act together. She was very patient, polite, and professional as I ordered the #1 (again) thanks to the incredible broth + pork belly. I added extra garlic, nori, and a Fire bowl to spice it up (her recommendation). My new Foodie Friends said the Chashu Bowl was also a must. CHG scans the dining room and asked if it was okay to seat me at a specific table - it turns out she picked the perfect grazing area for me, so I naturally obliged. They must be on some speed here cuz the food's out in a flash, and the #1 ramen was - again - nothing short of phenomenal. I got plenty of press-ur-own garlic cloves and I absolutely love-love-love the Fire In A Bowl!! I'm so glad Chiai recommended it - - excellent suggestive selling as it lives up to its name and has a nice umami zing to it. All that's missing is a jar w/ a label and I'd be more than happy to order a case. The Chashu Bowl was superb, the pork belly was soft and flavorful and the ginger took it to a whole new level - - almost like a party in your mouth it's definitely a must-try. On the 3rd visit Chiai (with her warm hospitality and smile) recommended adding brussels sprouts + bamboo for my (again) #1 bowl. All I can say is *hot damn!* this CHG's recommendations are spot-on!! She's not all aesthetics ya know - - she's sharp, efficient, to-the-point, and very accommodating. The perfect Ramen Tatsu-Ya match-maker to help maximize your experience, what more could you ask for? Everything was phenomenal, and to top it all off H-Girl from my initial visit stopped over while I was wallowing in my ramen w/ a big smile to say hello- - how nice and sweet! Shel even triple-checked on me to make sure it was all good, so very courteous, attentive, and professional! I've done enough research in my time to know that "waiting" is the #1 customer dissatisfier (~77%). Yes, Americans do not like to wait, however, Ramen Tatsu-Ya is the only place that's impervious to this rule simply because its unique and quality experience is well worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Jacob H.

    So it was Thursday night, and me and a cute lady were thinking of getting some tasty Japanese cuisine. I remembered that my friend Pat had said something along the lines of, "Dude. You gotta eat Ramen Tatsu-Ya at some point. I know you like microwave ramen, but this stuff will make you cry and believe that you are dead and in heaven," and so I suggested to my cute lady friend that we go there. Since we are both obsessed with Japanese culture and tasty noodles, we hopped into her tiny Toyota and were whisked northward towards Research. We were nervous that we wouldn't find it, and after pulling into a parking lot and not seeing it, we began to panic. Suddenly we saw the beautiful tapestry flapping in the breeze with that wonderful name: Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Relief washed over me in an awesome wave. We walked in and to our delight the line was quite short. We had beat the usual Tatsu-ya rush and had just enough time to read about Ramen etiquette and look over the menu. We decided to share a small gyoza appetizer and get a bowl of original ramen each, with no additional toppings. This night was for purity. This night was for the real thing. We drank water from delightful little glasses, but we could have ordered a number of tasty drinks, from bottled tea to Japanese soda (ucarbonated- how grand) which I think was called Calpico. There was also Japanese candy: I had to resist the urge to buy every box of Pocky. Seating at Tatsu-Ya is a little different from most restaurants, but still enjoyable and exciting. Most people/couples/groups will not have a table to themselves. Most likely you will share a long table with numerous other people. We took our seats and soon we received our little gyoza plate. The five dumplings that sat before us were not exceptional in size, but made up for that with powerful, god-like taste. We clapped our hands together and said, "Itadakimasu!" and lifted up one dumpling each. I dipped it in the small cup of soy sauce and closed my eyes, preparing myself for the first bite. As soon as that dumpling entered my mouth, I was whisked away to another land, probably heaven, where everything was perfect and beautiful. I shed a single tear. But this was only the beginning. These simple, incredible dumplings, no matter how tasty, were nothing next to the heavenly bowls that would soon sit before us. After finishing the gyoza plate, it was only a short wait before the real gods of this sacred shrine of a restaurant arrived. My eyes watered once again as I gazed on the little bowl in front of me; it was truly divine. I looked up to see my female counterpart in a similar state. We telepathically decided that it was time to begin this sacred experience. First I decided to sample the broth. The tonkotsu broth, made from pork bones, was incredibly tasty and hot, and warmed me like the sun on a clear summer's day. Next it was on to the noodles- perfectly soft and delicious. The chashu was tender and savory, and the mushrooms and scallions added a lot of flavor to create a perfect assault of delicious scents and tastes. The ajitama soft boiled egg was a delicacy all its own. After the noodles and other foods had been slowly and perfectly eaten, I finished off the broth with a long draught from the bowl. I was perfectly full, and intensely satisfied. Each bowl at Ramen Tatsu-Ya is a god to be worshipped. Do not disrespect the tonkotsu. tl;dr: The ramen is delicious. The environment is comfortable and exciting. The service is genuine and polite. The price is extremely agreeable.

    (5)

  • Mark N.

    I went to Ramen Tatsu-ya for the first time yesterday evening. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical. The line outside started forming and I figured this was the next place Austin with over rated, over priced small portioned food that appealed to the growing hipster community. As we were let in, everything about this location screamed hipster. Most of the guys working there are wearing skinny jeans, craft beer and an extremely formal ordering process. So while pessimistic, we waited in line in the sun like the rest of the crowd. My own perceptions are the only negatives I can say about this place. When the doors opened, the line moved efficiently. The ordering process is a bit limited, but it does make for a faster ordering and cooking process. I had my 2 children with me (age 2 and 4). Highly popular locations like this sometimes take themselves a bit too seriously and sometimes patrons with families get a bad experience. The wait staff here could not have been more accommodating. They quickly helped get us plastic cups for the kids and get high chairs. The food came out very quickly and I thought it was outstanding. We got the original, the miso hot and the dipping ramen. Each of the dishes were really outstanding and full of flavor. The dipping ramen was unique. The miso hot was spicy, yet not absurd. The bowls may have been a bit small for $9, however I didn't leave feeling like I got really hosed or anything. Overall I had a great experience. The food was outstanding, the price was reasonable and the staff was very polite and professional.

    (5)

  • Noah K.

    Quick & Dirty: 1. Good Noodle 2. Broth is too light and unexciting. Wouldn't go as far as to say it's "bland", but there was nothing memorable about it. About on par with a soup my mom would make in about 30 minutes. 3. Only 1 piece of pork. 1 lengthy piece, but still 1 piece. 4. Overpriced 5. disproportionate hype/wait to actual quality ratio. Long & Thorough: Tatsu-Ya is not bad by any means. In my first year in Austin, I've learned to read all reviews of any Asian food in this area with a grain of salt. Meaning, it's relative to the fact that there's not that many options, resulting in food that's never as good as anywhere else outside of Austin. The biggest issue I had with Tatsu-Ya is the broth. To be fair, I recognize that this is my preference, but I prefer a fuller, "stoutier" ramen broth. Something where the flavors really had a chance to seep in. Tatsu-Ya's broth reminded my wife and I of the same thing... it was basically Sapparo Ichiban instant ramen on steroids (Sapparo Ichiiban is something most koreans grow up eating). Not necessarily a bad thing, but not what we were craving. I know people don't want to hear it, but it has to be said. You can get much better ramen in LA for 30% cheaper. You can literally walk into a grocery store (like Mitsuwa off Venice) and grab a bowl of ramen for 8 bucks, with 5 chunks of melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly. Or you can pay 2 bucks more, and get an accompanying bowl of Chashu rice. (I'm referring to Santouka). Call me an idealist, but there's something that just irks me the wrong way when food is essentially zone-priced and zone-"Quality'ed". Meaning, the quality of the food goes down and the price goes up just because the knowledge and experience of the people you serve is not up to par with other parts of the country. We just tried Michi Ramen this past weekend. Michi Ramen, IMO, has better overall broth (as well as options), but they do something REALLLLLYY freaking weird. Instead of a good cut of pork belly, they literally use the same cut as holiday ham. Granted, it's well cooked, but...its'....... ham. The good news is, if you're an aspiring restauranteur wanting to do real authentic asian food, do it well in Austin and you're almost guaranteed success.

    (3)

  • Cyrus T.

    This five-star review comes with a few caveats: 1) This is NOT a vegetarian friendly place (though the menu did say that a vegetarian ramen dish was "coming soon"). All of the broths are made from pork bones, which is supposedly traditional. There's 1 veggy item, the curry bowl, which is a tasty bowl of rice with curry, and an excellent daikon side salad, but that is it. 2) All of the Ramen dishes are rich, buttery, and packed with flavor. If you don't like rich and fatty, go elsewhere. Thankfully I love rich and am not plagued by a vegetarian diet, and man was this place awesome! I don't really know much about traditional Ramen, but they have a variety of broths with countless options to customize. You can add one of 6 or 7 toppings, double up on everything from the pork belly or egg to the actual ramen noodles. There are also a variety of "bombs", which add even more flavor to your broth. I tried the corn bomb, which was basically a shot of corn in cold seasoned butter that you melt into your bowl. I tried the #1, which had pork belly and egg, and added to it bamboo and the corn bomb. it was awesome but the broth itself is already super buttery, and with the added fat from the pork belly you really don't need the bomb. I could have gone with double the egg (another $.50-$1.00, i forget) as the egg is deliciously flavorful and the texture of the soft-boiled yolk was excellent in the broth. As other reviews have mentioned, don't sweat the line. it moves fast and gives you time to navigate the plethora of choices before you. Also, MAKE SURE TO BRING TOGO CONTAINERS FOR YOUR BROTH, as they don't make them available. I was particularly fond of the hands-on and welcoming service we received from every staff person we encountered. They really hit it out of the park and made us feel welcome and appreciated. I'm very happy about Ramen Tatsu-Ya and will definitely will be back....I really hope they get their veggie act in order as it's a big hole in their offering, but man is the experience otherwise worth it!

    (5)

  • MA N.

    I was the second in line 30 mins before they opened. Service was great. Food was ok. The ramen noodles themselves were good, the broth and everything else was so salty! The slider wasn't bad, just too much sauce...or was that oil? Lol, I have no idea. Overall, this place is just another ramen hype. They also only had the regular or vegetarian one...

    (3)

  • Shash N.

    This place was wonderful. The food was amazing. There is a wait, and sometimes it can be a long time, but the food is definitely worth standing in line.

    (5)

  • Allison B.

    Great noodles, totally worth the wait in line. The Tonkotsu is Bomb. My only complaint is, they only have vegetarian ramen on Sundays

    (5)

  • C M.

    Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent atmosphere. We also tried their first batch of homemade apricot sake - delicious.

    (5)

  • K M.

    I first ate here about a year ago and felt meh about the whole experience. After trying it again, I've gotta say - I'm more of a fan this time around (plus my boyfriend lives really close). I appreciated all the ingredients equally; naruto maki & a spicy bomb were added in this time. If I'm going to eat pork, I love the kind that just falls apart. The broth is super tasty but hella salty. If you don't like salt heavy things, don't eat ramen in general. That's just how it is (unless you're at some vegan place probably). Regardless, extra noodles were requested. Still, in my opinion, this place isn't worth the hype or the lines. Not that that would stop anyone from coming here.

    (4)

  • Christopher D.

    Problem with ramen Tatsuya is both good and bad - they're just too busy. There is no relaxing leisurely dining here - it's get in, order, sit crammed in, eat, leave! No real chance for ordering more, or more drinks, etc.. That's the disappointing part especially if you drive from Dallas like we do. Blessing and a curse folks love you - it's time to EXPAND the lines are getting old...

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    Not what I'd hoped for

    (2)

  • Courtney W.

    If Errol M. suggests that you try the veggie ramen at 9:30 on a Sunday night, you just say yes. Don't question it, just go with it. That decision will turn out to be one of the best decisions you made all month. Pork ramen is a little much for me - I rarely eat pork and the broth just tends to be a little too heavy and salty for me. (This is weird, because I am a huge fan of salt, but I just can't really get behind the pork aspect.) Veggie ramen, though? Way to blow my mind, Ramen Tatsu-Ya. That broth was what I was hoping a bowl of ramen would be. Light, but filling. Not too heavy, not too salty - just right. Every flavor seemed to be perfectly balanced and that is exactly what I wanted. There's practically an entire garden's worth of vegetables in the bowl and plenty of noodles, too. I love soup like nobody's business and I could only eat a little more than half my bowl. I hated to leave anything behind, but next time I'll come with an empty stomach. I considered taking away a star since the veggie ramen is only offered on Sunday and you know I want that stuff every day of the week, but I figure they probably have a perfectly legitimate reason for not offering it every day. Maybe it just isn't cost effective or it takes too much time - whatever the reason, I trust it's a good one. When you get it all figured out, Tatsu-Ya, you can bet I'll be visiting more often. Funny story - Errol and I went for the extra garlic, too, which is brought out to you in cloves and they provide a garlic press. Maybe my hands are not as strong as I thought, but I could not squeeze all of the garlic through that press. Being the smart person that I am, I just scraped the last little bit of garlic into my bowl. I completely forgot about it until I bit right into it with some noodles later during the meal. Oh, yeah, my brain said, you did just put that right into your bowl. Hello, ultra garlic breath. I can assure you that the garlic smell emanating from my mouth scared off any and all vampires that night. Probably for the next couple of days, too.

    (5)

  • Olivia H.

    During our mini food-tour of Austin, my friends and I were told we HAD to visit Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Following their instructions, we showed up a few minutes before they were even open up to minimize wait time. Already, there was a short line forming. Crazy. I ordered the #1 (original tonkatsu ramen), and was a bit surprised its appearance. The noodles here are much thinner than typical ramen, and the broth is very creamy. Of course, the broth tasted amazing and the noodles were good. The pork and soft-boiled egg was also very well executed. But about halfway through the bowl, the creaminess and saltiness of the broth overtook the noodles, so it sat pretty heavily in my stomach afterwards. Overall, I'd say Ramen Tatsu-Ya has a unique take on ramen and it is the best that I've tried in Texas so far (here's to hoping that at least a couple of the new ramen places in Houston will actually rise to the occasion), but not worth a long wait (the line I saw piling out the door was ridiculous). I would visit again the next time I'm in Austin.

    (4)

  • Odie O.

    So there we are on a cold Saturday night, standing outside a strip mall, freezing our buns off, when an older Asian gentleman walks up to us and says, "...all this waiting for some Japanese Noodles... I thought it was for something special..." Well let me tell you... it was special and ....There is gonna be a wait... If you have read any of my other posts, you might see a trend in the Asian flare... It is true that young Jewish kids brought up in america are raised with the knowledge of locating a Chinese/Vietnamese/Japanese/Korean restaurants by looking at the stars... and so it should of no surprise that I found this one with the help of Joy C. and other friends. While you wait in line you might be able to figure out what to order. they have a variety of Apps, and then you come to the Ramen, you cant go wrong with any of the 5 or 6 options. You may also add some of your own toppings, and don't forget the Spice Bomb. Order at the counter, they will tell you where to sit, and then the food comes out. The Ramen is freshly made, the main reason they will not allow to go orders, since they dont want to compromise the integrity of their product, they prefer you eat it there. The food came out quick, it was hot, f'in delicious, and just plain yummy!!!... The other note I want to make is a compliment to the staff...Even though they have a line out the door for what I am sure is there entire time they are open (5 hours) , even though food is flowing out the kitchen at about an order every 15 or 30 seconds, even though tables are turning every 5 minutes or so.... there is sense of calm and serenity in the place. Its not bliss exactly, its more like Zen... I also really appreciate the people who stood in line and kept a nice flow, no one causing any scenes or drama... So finer points....1. there will be a wait, 2. the wait will be 20-30 minutes, 3. The food is one of the best bowl's of noodles and soup in any style I have had in a long time, and trust me... I have a lot of experience... (see above note about being Jewish and all) 4. get the spice bomb, order the Slider...omg.... and the Yodas if they have them (fried Brussels sprouts with a sweet and sour glaze, I think)... Get it? now go, I'm telling you, you'll thank me...

    (5)

  • Jonathan K.

    I've been here twice. When I went the second time last week, I feel Tatsuya really delivered. I can only comment on the Tonkotsu that I've had. I feel the flavor bombs are absolutely necessary and they really elevate the dishes complexity and taste! I had the butter and corn bomb with extra garlic which really livened up my broth. I really enjoy how I got to crush my own garlic too! Fun ^__^ The noodles are cooked amazingly well too! I still can never finish my ramen only because I have a low tolerance for salt. However, my friend had the tsukemen (super flavorful dipping ramen) and he drank every last drop!

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    Okay, I was really nervous about writing a review for this place for some reason. After a year of its opening, it still seems so over-hyped, and the wait can STILL be up to 40 minutes. I wanted to write a rave review/wait for this place to awe me, but after several visits, I think I have a solid opinion now -- and my conclusion is that Tatsu-Ya is pretty good ramen spot for Texas, but it won't blow you away. My favorite here is their dipping ramen (tsukemen). The broth is amazing and gets even better after squeezing lime into it. There are plenty of noodles. Their other bowls are a really good size for the price too, but I didn't find any other broths as good as the tsukemen. The tonkatsu was too greasy. A lot of people compared this place to Ippudo in New York, but I really don't think it's the same at all... The flavor and concentration of the broth at Tatsu-Ya is not as strong. This place is still my go-to spot for ramen, but it is NOT worth a 30+ minute wait, so if I see a long line, I'd probably go elsewhere.

    (4)

  • Grace L.

    I know I am a rarity here. I have been wanting to try this place since it opened BUT there's always a crowd and a line. So on this day my girlfriends and I hit this place early on a TH night and got in right away. However right away we felt rushed. The employees seemed stressed and pressured to hurry us along. We couldnt' even stand there, wait for out friend, ask questions about drinks/menu items. They were kinda rude. The cost per bowl is absurd for the amount you get. I know I am harsh but I rarely give negative reviews but this night was not that pleasant and I was so unimpressed that I have to. I so wanted to like this place based on the reviews.I should have listened to my friend who preferred Michi Ramen. But I so wanted to try this place lol.The order came out fast. I ordered the standard. It wasn't even hot :/ The place is def a hole in the wall and unassuming but that's ok bc we've had yummy food at places like this. But this is not it. There's a signal when we were the only asians in the place-sorry to say :/ The waiters kept coming back asking if we were done basically trying to move us along. The edame was ok. My ramen again was small, over salted, 1 piece of pork, egg was alright-can make my own better-sorry again-and oh just disappointing. I tried my friend's who ordered the pork shredded one and it was not good at all-she didn't even finish it. We didn't try the dry ramen but I would not even go back to try-sorry. I hate giving negative reviews but I just don't get this place-esp the way the service was, the crowds lining up, the price, the taste. Its not even all that. I miss the ramen I had in Hawaii-how they really give you your fill-chewier noodles etc. But I do have to say I liked the noodles more than I expected-the consistency was pretty good. BUT still its not enough to come back-the broth was oversalted and the whole bowl is small and blah :/ Not for us at all-sorry..

    (2)

  • Colin D.

    It turns out that ramen is a real food that, when done right, is delicious and that the instant-ramen with which we are so well acquainted is essentially the Chef Boyardee version of it. Ramen Tatsu-Ya makes the other kind and it's delicious. The old school ramen is the staple here and it comes with a reasonably sized slice of pork belly, a half of a smoked (or maybe pickled) egg, firm soba noodles, and delicious shaved mushrooms all in a broth that is so creamy and thick that it doesn't really seem like broth anymore. The decor inside is stylized samurai meets plywood. It's a bit odd, but it's grown on me the more I've gone. That combined with the rush to get people in and out of the restaurant makes it maybe not the best date spot though. It's not that they'll ever rush you, but just that you can see the line and start feeling guilty. In addition to the ramen, they have "bombs" which can you add to you meal. The spicy bomb is my favorite and it's basically a house-made sriracha sauce that just adds some spectacular extra flavors. I've also gotten the fire in a bowl bomb and that one is good, but it was spicier than I thought complemented the food and I'm normally the person begging for more spicy. The side dish of the brussel sprouts was almost as good as the ramen itself and I don't think I'm going to make it back without ordering it again. The edamame (boiled soy beans) are good, but not significantly better than you can buy frozen in the grocery store and heat up yourself in the microwave. A few words of warning. The lunch menu and dinner menu are different and even the broth is different. It's chicken-based during lunch and beef-based during dinner. I prefer the dinner broth, but you should try both if you can. Also the spicy bomb is only available during dinner, which is sad. Lastly, this place fills up fast and it's pretty easy to have to wait for 30 minutes or more if you show up in the middle of dinner. If you hate waiting show up as they open and you shouldn't have any problem. There also seems to be very little wait during lunch.

    (4)

  • Trianna A.

    This place is so good! There is usually always a line, but it's totally worth the wait. I get the Mi-so-not with a spicy bomb and it never disappoints. Wish we could purchase beer as you wait line. It would make the waiting experience more enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Venk R.

    I have to give this a 1. I am not sure what all the hub-bub is about this place. The ambience is cool and eclectic. The service is young and bohemian. But the food is not good - at least the ramen. Best ramen I had was in NYC - but even Houston has better ramen than this place (Fat Bao). Sesame oil - overpowers EVERYTHING! Thats all you get. Probably why a lot of people call this ramen "oily". All you can taste is the sesame oil. Noodles - kinda makes me think of the cheap microwaveable noodles. Subpar. Pork chashu - you get like 2 pieces. And the pieces are not juicy - more like they are pieces of pork cut from some other part of the pig. All in all, its not worth it.

    (1)

  • Stephanie Y.

    Is the ramen good? I'd say it's okay. Is it worth a 30 minute wait in the freezing cold? I'd say depends how hungry you are... but overall... no. This place is one of those over-hyped Austin joints. I think once the hype for Japanese Ramen dies down, the food might actually taste a little better. I ordered the "Miso hot" with additional fish cakes as my main dish and the pork slider as an appetizer. I took the first sip of soup and thought, man, this is good. Then I realized, wow, this is also extremely salty. The broth was ok.. very thick if that's the consistency you like and the ramen noodles were a little softer than al dente. Not much bite. The redeeming factor has nothing to do with the soup or the noodles...The egg that comes with the ramen is really really good. It's like a soy sauce egg but not cooked all the way through, so the yolk is still kind of thick and runny. :) My boyfriend ordered the Miso-not and his came with a piece of sliced pork. I'm not sure if my bowl of miso-hot ramen was supposed to have a piece of sliced pork in it or not, but it didn't come with one. I was kind of sad about that too... since I thought our soups were the same, one was just spicy and the other was not. The pork sliders were OK. The sauce on the slider is tasty and the pork patty seems to have been breaded and fried or something because the patty is crispy on the outside and nice and tender and juicy on the inside. Overall, I think I'd maybe come back just to try this place again and come prepared with a bottle of water in my purse to quench my thirst... I think I was just pretty grumpy from having to wait 30+ minutes outside in the freezing cold (I'm a cold weather weakling) for a salty bowl of noodle soup. FYI, I arrived around 5:10pm.. and the line was out the door and outlining the outside of the restaurant. I recommend coming way before 5pm (when they open) so that you don't have to wait in line for it.

    (3)

  • Sarah J.

    This place is crazy popular. The restaurant opens at 5pm, we arrived at around 5:20pm and had a 1.5 hour wait. Once you actually get inside and order though, the food arrives fairly quickly. They restaurant is not very big, you are assigned a table as you wait in line to order. Consider yourself lucky if you get a table with real chairs rather than one with stools! Don't be a jerk and steal someone else's table if you want a different one though. Not cool bro! We tried the gyoza, the Mi-So-Hot and the Original ramen and split a firebomb between the two ramens. Amazing! I wish the Original came with more pork, though you can buy more for $3. The Mi-So-Hot was really not that hot by itself, the half firebomb made it spicy perfection! The gyoza was good and pretty, but not really anything too special. I'd stick to the ramen.

    (5)

  • Lissa M.

    I've eaten here twice. First time was a great meal. Second time was on Friday (3/6) and it was a great meal followed by 3 days of wish-I-was-dead sickness. Food is almost worth playing a round of restaurant Russian roulette, but maybe don't do it if you are here on vacation unless you want to ruin the whole thing. I could see this really ruining someones SXSW time.

    (3)

  • Martin S.

    To be perfectly honest: I have absolutely NO idea what "real" Ramen is supposed to taste like, but I finally got a chance to try this and I suppose this is as close as I'm going to get without going to Japan. My wife and I had two young Japanese folks sitting next to us, and they seemed to be pretty happy with their food; I hope that means it's authentic enough. We came in during a relative lull in the action, but the few people in front of us took FOREVER to order. It was ridiculous. Before coming here, I had already made up my mind to just get the basic #1 Ramen, so it took me all of 45 seconds to wrap up my order and pay. I even asked the cashier "did I do something wrong? Should I have taken longer to order?" She laughed and said no. In the meantime, a long line had formed behind us due to the three people in front us taking several minutes EACH. I can only surmise that some people are either completely unaware of what the menu consists of, or they're one of "them" - you know, the people in front of you at HEB when you're in a hurry and have only 5 items? Something always seems to go wrong with their transaction, taking 10 minutes to complete. Anyway - the Ramen was as described by others: Very rich, almost creamy. It had a slight taste of miso and very good. I wonder what the broth tasted like when they first opened, as several people have mentioned that it changed a few months ago. The pork belly was out-of-this-world flavorful, and the mushrooms and the egg were a perfect compliment to the broth. Overall, it was very tasty and also very unique from my "typical American" perspective ;) . I'm not too crazy about the loud music that was playing. I suppose they're trying to appeal to a younger crowd, but I've never been a fan of loud music; you end up having to almost shout to talk to other people, and everyone has to be that loud which makes the noise level even more intolerable. It's also a little pricey for what you get, and I wouldn't suggest going there if you're ravenously hungry. Maybe I just have a big appetite though. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience and I can see why people really like this place.

    (4)

  • Austin T.

    This is a very solid four-star Ramen Café with the right idea. The lunch cashier today leaves something to be desired and the cheap DIY decor leaves something to be desired as well, for the price of the food ,and considering the location. BE PREPARED TO WAIT OUTSIDE even thou there is open seats. Some kinda of soup line because they can't serve tables or refuse to. It's a NO tip place for that reason plus the decor looks like a frat house after a party...

    (4)

  • Sarah P.

    I literally live one minute away, but haven't been to this place until now because there is always a line. Got to give them props for having the flow down though. I'd say there were 20 people in front of us outside and it took about 30 min. to sit down. Then you wait about two minutes before your food shows up. FOOD: $9 for a bowl of ramen with one piece of fatty pork and a $4 sapporo. We ordered the #1 and #2 - broth was good, but would definitely order the extra spice. Everyone else around us seemed to have bowls of extra stuff. Overall the ramen is solid. AMBIANCE: I didn't mind the community table seating because there is guy that directs you where to sit. So it's not like you have to look for your table. There is really good asian food with no wait at every other place next to this one, so probably won't be back for ramen very often.

    (3)

  • Lara C.

    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!! The sho-yu was to die for but I would eat probably anything they make. You will most likely have to wait in line to get in but it's definitely worth it!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Thy T.

    After hearing good things from this place, we decided to check it out. We came around 8 and the line was short (although when we were sitting inside, I noticed the line got really long). The restaurant was small compared to a normal restaurant but bigger than typical hole-in-the-wall ramen places. I had the original ramen with extra noodles which had a creamy broth. I'm not the best taster when it comes to ramen but I enjoyed it. I need to try the spicy miso ramen next time since my friends liked theirs. Overall, neat place to eat some ramen but be prepared to wait in line.

    (4)

  • Raymond G.

    Best ramen we've had since moving to Austin from the SF bay area. Will come back very soon.

    (4)

  • Tam N.

    We arrived around 6pm and to our surprise there was no line wrapped around the building. We both ordered the #1 Tonkotsu Original with added bamboo and corn. The broth was rich, flavorful and a little on the saltier side. The pork was soft and melted in your mouth and the egg was perfectly cooked. I liked the addition of the corn because it gave a sweetness to the bowl. Overall, I would not rate it the best I've ever had but it ranks as one of top in Austin. I would definitely come back again!

    (4)

  • Jennifer W.

    Ramen, slice of pork belly, soft boiled egg and seaweed in my Ol' Skool soup. Tasty mixture and a warm meal on a cold day. There was a line to get in for Tuesday lunch but with its cool ambiance and being a great addition to this cuisine cluster of restaurants, understandably made it the new hot spot of the area. However, still not sure if I'm sold on this current craze of ramen noodle dishes. Wouldn't mind trying another noodle dish elsewhere to have something to compare it to.

    (4)

  • John T.

    This is my first time at a "Ramen" place. Did not know these places exist till I saw it on T.V. so my review is based on this trip to THIS place. My good friend in Austin told me to come try it and we met up the following day. I was there first and stood in the line that was not bad (photo) and it moved nicely. Mike showed up and we stood there talking and then a couple came up behind us in line and the conversation grew. Very nice people and they gave me some great info on other places in Austin to try and I gave them my faves for here in San Antonio. They were very polite. We make it into the restaurant after about 30 minutes and we were greeted by one of the owners and given a menu. He took time to explain the menu and is a very kind person. Patient as well, my friend will asks all sorts of questions. ha ha. I asked him to suggest a bowl and he said the #1 Original and to order extra meat. I did just that and also purchased the corn bomb I think is what it's called. He directed us where to sit and went to greet others. We made our order and sat down at the end of the tall bar on some cool stools. Our food was promptly brought out and it looked amazing (photos). I tried mine without any additional flavoring and was so impressed on the richness of the broth and the overall combination of ingredients. I'm a happy man. The owner came back around and checked on us and I had to share a hug with the guy. I like this alot and told him I would be back. We spoke a bit more and Mike mentioned that I cook alot and make gumbo and the owner said he had not had some in along time. So I told him I would bring some fresh gumbo the next time I plan on returning. We were both very happy. I highly suggest taking a trip to Austin to try this little place, yes, it's tiny. Limited seating but we were told it is not always so busy. Just hit or miss on the busy days, but it's worth the wait should you get in a line. There is also a great Asian Market next to this place with great food as well. I usually stop there when in that area. The Chinese place that Tatsu-ya faces is a great place to try as well.

    (5)

  • Peter T.

    Best ramen in Austin and worth the wait (which has died down a little in recent months). I've been here more than a dozen times and the shoyu ramen with a an extra ajitama egg and a side of sweet and sour yodas (brussel sprouts) is my go to combo. The yodas cut through the intense richness of the broth and the ajitama egg is so custardy, sweet, and smooth. The chashu pork in the broth is awesome - rich, tender, and delicious. If you haven't tried the new Old Skool chicken ramen, it's definitely worth a try. It's very rich for chicken broth, but a bit lighter than the pork based ramen broth at Tatsuya (but a lot richer than Daruma's broth). The Old Skool is served with chopped white onions and black pepper too, so it's got a different flavor profile than the super rich. The staff here is really on top of things - while the wait is long, once you get inside, they take good care of you and get the ramen out fast. They remember you if you come back often as well, so I like returning here time after time.

    (5)

  • Sarah O.

    Rarely does a place live up to the hype. Ramen Tatsu-ya does. It was one of my favorite bowls of soup I've ever had. It was salty, umami, fatty deliciousness. With a marinated egg. We ordered the spicy edamame and the ol skool ramen, but I get the feeling the menu changes frequently. You have to wait outside for a table but the line moves quickly and everyone is friendly and happy to be about to get their ramen on. Just go. I'm serious.

    (5)

  • Stephanie D.

    I'm crying...because I know it'll be a long time before I have anything as delicious as this meal. The wait In Line may appear long but I promise it's well worth it. Also the line moves quickly, pick up a menu and drool over which ramen you're going to choose and whatever " bombs" you want to throw in! We started with the sliders which literally explode with flavor in your mouth ! Please do not pass up on these they are simply amazing ! I had the regular ramen ( excuse my choice of words, this dish is anything but regular !) the dark rich creamy broth warms you through the soul and sends you to complete euphoria. This bold beautiful flavor is complimented by long decadent noodles, tender pork and the most perfectly cooked egg you ever did see! Now I'm not saying that this ramen needs any tweaking, but if you're feeling Spicey or in the need for a little extra something, add in a corn bomb or a spice bomb. Also featured were the edamame, Brussels and curry, all of which were just wonderful ! Oh and please don't skip on the dessert ! It's just as fabulous as the rest of the meal, you won't want to miss out !

    (5)

  • Allen H.

    Look - there's no use trying to argue if this ramen is better or worse than other ramen places from LA, NYC, SF, or whatever. Fact of the matter is that Tatsu-Ya is really the ONLY solid ramen place in Austin (and arguably, in all of south Texas). Long lines? Yeah. Because it's that good. I've been here a dozen times, and about half the time I've lucked out and was seated within 15 minutes. Sometimes it's a crap-shoot. Its popularity is the product of its own success...sort of like Austin in a nut-shell. Official review: All of the ramen selections are fantastic, the service is efficient (I have often ordered, sat, and finished my meal within 25 minutes), and the price is reasonable. You really can't beat it. The only real question is: When are they going to expand OR when will somebody else step up to the plate and try to compete? The demand for ramen in Austin is evidently very high. (FWIW, LA ramen is the best, then NYC, then SF. I think this slots in somewhere between NYC and SF.) HINT: On Valentine's Day 2013, they served a one-time only, tomato-based dipping ramen, and it was LITERALLY one of the best things I've ever eaten. Hopefully if we keep bugging them enough about it, they'll bring it back. So ask them. And if you try it, come back and thank me.

    (5)

  • Sarah P.

    After psyching myself up for the long wait at Ramen Tatsu-ya, imagine my surprise when my dinner companion and I walked right in the front door and waited in line just long enough to have a waitress help us pick our table and a kind fellow behind the counter give us his menu recommendations. We ended up ordering a katsu slider to share, which they kindly offered to cut in half for us, the brussels sprouts special, and two bowls of tonkotsu sho-yu (#2). The slider was so very delicious that I find myself wanting to pop by for a slider pick-me-up on a semi-regular basis. It was bursting with flavor and texture. Yum. The brussels sprouts in all of their zesty, citrus-y glory gave Uchiko's version a run for its money. Double yum. Sadly, this is when our enjoyment came to a screeching halt. The ramen was outrageously salty. Like, I was still panting for water the following morning. I'm a bit of a ramen aficionado, having spent my formative years in Hawai'i, and thought the broth was nuanced and potentially delicious, if only I could get past the sodium blast that came with each mouthful. Needless to say, I left my bowl mostly untouched. I'll definitely return, however, and order a bit more knowledgeably in hopes that #1 makes for a triple yum win!

    (4)

  • Samantha C.

    Help I've eaten and I can't get up!!! Yes that is how full I am from my dinner tonight. Let me begin with the pre-warning, there is a line to get in. It went fast and was worth the wait. There were 4 of us in our party and I ate enough for 5. We started with their small dishes. 1. The slider. This had a flavor like nothing I've ever had. I'd describe it but I can't so just try it!! The edamame was tasty too. Had a little kick to it. The sweet and sour yoda was very good too. Yoda are the Brussel sprouts (not the little muppet from Star Wars...which is a good thing because he probably wouldn't taste very good). I've saved the best for last the goyza. These dumplings are delicious. Yes I admit it, I ordered a second! Next comes the ramen. I had the #1 the traditional and I got a boost if garlic. While mine was good, I tasted my friends dish, the me-not-so-hot it was much much tastier than mine. That's what I will get next time. There is a lot of food and they do have an option for a more noodles, but I don't think it is necessary. Now that I was sufficiently full, I thought dessert was in order, I mean seriously once you unbutton your pants you may as well just go for it. So I got the strawberry mochi. While this was standard mochi, my friend (who gets 5 stars for ordering all the right things) got the cocopicio, or the tapioca, this was really good. Like a rice pudding with a touch of coconut covered in strawberries. I'd say skip the mochi and go for this. So in summary I recommend: coming prepared for a line, get the goyza, me-so-not-hot and the cocopicio. Oh and the beer with the owl was good too (can't remember the name) but probably not twice as good as the others (but almost twice the price). Go forth and eat noodles Austin!

    (4)

  • Abcid S.

    Probably the best raman youll find in the area, worth the wait if there is aline

    (5)

  • Kristina S.

    Good food! First time eating legitimate ramen. Great food if you're ok with a long wait in line...But once you're inside, the food comes out really quick! (We stopped at a nearby cafe to get a bubble tea while we waited in line, so the wait wasn't awful). Had the tonkotsu original and fried Brussels sprouts - both great!

    (4)

  • Charlie K.

    Bomb.com . Best ramen I have ever had. Don't forget to add the extra noodles for $2. Don't be scared of the line outside the door. The line moves really quickly and you will be inside before you know it. Besides, it's worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Kori P.

    We are huge foodie people, and theres not much we don't like. But this was horrible. We tried a number of different things and it was absolutely disgusting, and sadly, we are not picky eaters at all. We are now running around to try to find something to get this taste out of our mouths. If y'all want delicious custom ramen, go to the Ramen Bar inside Whole foods at the Domain.

    (1)

  • Sir Westhand I.

    I grew up eating ramen on the streets of Japan. When I moved to America, I had only one problem here. The food sucked. Especially the ramen. Fast forward 12 years and Austin is experiencing a mini-boom in ramen. There are three places to choose from Tatsuya, Daruma and Michi. Without a doubt, Tatsuya is the BEST ramen I've had in America and certainly the most authentic. Conveniently for you, person on the internet, Yelp has already compiled over 400 other opinions on what somebody else thought of this place. What more can I add? The tonkotsu soup is fantastic, the noodles are great but I would have liked them to be thicker to compliment the hearty broth. I'm nit picking though as Tastuya would have to put a turd in my soup to knock it down a star, it's that good. The side salad is an excellent value and sliced extremely thin - just another minor detail I appreciate. Prices are reasonable, not cheap - but like I've already said, this is some of the best ramen outside of Japan. The bathroom is incredible... but it could be an outhouse with no walls and I would still love this place. The line isn't that bad. Maybe I've been lucky but my average wait to be seated is about 10 minutes. Closing thoughts: This would be a 4.5 star place in Japan - that's a huge compliment. In America, it's hands down the best ramen place I have been to. Daruma comes in at a generous three star and Michi... well they need to try harder. Tastuya is a true taste of Japanese ramen that borders on the sublime. If you disagree then you just don't get it. We're all entitled to our opinions but it's really like saying The Beatles were one of the best bands ever - sometimes you just need to accept subjective opinions as fact and let Tastuya claim the honor of best ramen in Austin.

    (5)

  • Khanh D.

    Best ramen I've had. I prefer the dinner menu. Dinner wait was about 30 minutes, lunch around 10 minutes. I prefer it in this order: dipping ramen, tonkatsu, then the old skool.

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    Yes - it is as good as the hype. Stopped for a late lunch, to avoid the lines. Lunch is only Ol Skool chicken ramen, but what else would you want? Let's start with the wonderful goodness that is the stock. The richness and chicken-iness explodes out of the bowl. I am now spoiled - I will never eat a bowl of canned chicken stock again. That alone is worth the price of the meal. But, wait - there's more! Like the braised round of pork belly - chewy, and a perfect textural counter to the ramen noodles. Then there is the ajitama - a soy marinated soft boiled egg. It is a symphony in a bowl, where the parts are greater than the whole. All in perfect balance, yet individually distinctive. One of the gems of the Austin dining scene.

    (5)

  • Bryan D.

    Wait is definitely worth it, makes the food almost taste better when you get it. With a party of 7 it was around a 35 minute wait on a Saturday night. Service was good and the food came in a satisfactory amount of time. I've never been a fan of ramen really, but I still crave that bowl of tonkotsu ramen constantly; and I've only had it once. That creamy miso broth was something that I've never experienced before. Also sampled some of the chashu pork bowl and curry rice which was pretty good as well. I'm always trying to find a reason to go back again!

    (4)

  • Marco C.

    Delicious. There's a lot of hype over this place, but Tatsuya lives up to it. Come here. **Contrary to other reviews, I actually didn't have to very long at all to order and get a table. I did arrive ~5:20pm on Thursday got a table within 15 minutes. Out the door an hour after arriving here. My girlfriend and I both ordered the tonkatsu shoyu. The broth was very rich and savory. It's clear that the tonkatsu under went the whole 60 hour process on the menu-- great pork flavor. The soy sauce blended into it added just the right amount of saltiness. The pork belly was so tender. The bamboo was slightly crunchy biting into it, and it just acted as another medium carrying all of the broth. The egg was perfect, and the noodles were very filling, to my surprise. The broth is so stinkin' good that I drank it all. Sheer satisfaction. We opted to get the spicy bomb (per other Yelp reviews), and it added the right amount of heat. It's not really spicy, IMO, but it added the third dimension of flavor to the broth. We also ordered the gyoza. It was good, but something I probably wouldn't get again. It only comes with 5 pieces for $4. I'll probably try out the edamame next time, but the money spent on small bites could be used on additional bamboo or eggs for your ramen! (Which are so worth it in my opinion.) However, you can probably get full off of the ramen bowl itself--I'm still feelin' it 3 hours later. All in all, great joint. The staff are really kind and attentive, and the decor is easy on the eye. They added a few more fans, but it's still a little warm in here. I see how this place can be busy and slammed with long lines. Get here early, and be sure to slurp while eating your ramen!

    (5)

  • Willis M.

    1) Recommendation: Deceitfully delicious Katsu slider: appears simple and plain, but first bite reveals hand-made, hand-breaded meat patty, wonderfully subtle sauce on a surprisingly soft Hawaiian bun. Great appetizer. 2) Tatusya nails details: Broth: slow cook + pork bones = authentic-to-Japan flavor. Pork Belly: texture... probably one of the softer pieces of meat youll eat in town (even in a town known for quality BBQ). (Aji-tama) egg: cooked in a way you likely will find only in a few places outside of Japan. 3) Seating - those who've eaten ramen in Japan will easily identify that the long tables mimick how noodles are consumed in ramen joints in big city Japan. The food and the layout reflect ramen's status as Japanese soul, comfort food often eaten together amongst strangers as a shared experience.

    (5)

  • L J.

    We went to eat at Ramen Tatsu-Ya on a recent Saturday and were faced with a single item menu. When I asked what was up, I was told that they were following "the Japanese tradition" of only serving a single item on Saturday? The food was sub-par. The only flavor in the broth was salt, Figuring that the buzz was somehow related to "special noodles", I quizzed the waitress about the ramen, which it turns out is made and shipped from California! The staff seems to believe they are laboring hard to produce special, hand crafted food. Based on my experience, this is BS. If they really are expending great effort producing the food, their operation needs reengineering. My conclusion: Once again in Austin, "buzz" obscures objective evaluation of quality.

    (1)

  • ryan m.

    Damn good. Crowd: It's got one. Expect to wait in line out the door before 8:30pm on the weekend. However, the line moves fairly quickly and you get your ramen almost the second you sit down. It's a 20s/30s crowd, so expect a good level of noise and energy. It's a blast if you enjoy very crowded spaces and sharing a table with someone. The food: Very good ramen. Don't worry about the spice. It's not too spicy and if you get a Spicy Bomb, it comes on the side so you can make your dish the perfect amount of heat. Try the Spicy Edamame. Now this comes with the heat - lots of jalapenos surround a very healthy portion for only $3.50... well worth it. Pick a nice cold night and head over for some warm ramen. You'll be happy you did. Don't freak out if the line is 40 people deep out the door. It took us 25 minutes to get food and it was fun getting to meet people in line. Great energy, great food.

    (4)

  • Rita D.

    This place is great! Went to a soft opening and had the original ramen, the potstickers, and the slider. The ramen had a wonderfuly flavored broth with delicious noodles and toppings. The potstickers were crisp and chewy on the outside with a scrumptious shredded meat filling. However, i have to say the fried slider took the win! It was light and crisp with a juicy filling and the bread was to die for. Let's not forget the fun drink selection too! Delicious beers and sodas all around. Go support this local joint when they open up! It's the best you could ask for in the Austin ramen world! UPDATE: for everyone complaining about the noodles size, the noodles were custom made for slurping up, i was also told that this specific ramen comes from a region of japan as well as the broth. so keep in mind that this may be more authentic than you may know.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    Wow. I cannot believe the 5 star reviews on this place. This is hands-down the worst ramen I've ever had, and I've had quite a bit of ramen. Granted, I've never been to Asia, but I used to go get authentic ramen in the Japanese district on Sawtelle in Los Angeles. This ramen is nothing like that ramen. The Tatsu-Ya soup broth is cloudy, salty, and fishy, and gets worse the more you eat it. Good ramen broth is clear. The pork was not great and covered in fat. The egg was overly pickled and clearly past its due date. Here's the other thing - which maybe people in Texas do not understand. When you get *real* ramen, they put it in a big huge bowl. The portions are usually very generous. But Tatsu-Ya? They CHEAT you by giving you what appears to be a big bowl, but the bowl has a fake bottom in it. So you aren't getting as much soup as it appears. For about $10 per ramen, this is way overpriced. And it's enough to make me boycott this business, because I hate cheap business owners who try to cheat their patrons like this. Atmosphere? Great if you are a hipster 20something and don't mind disgusting, sticky floors, loud music, and being forced to sit on precarious box-like stools at group tables. But if you are wanting a nice, peaceful, private dining experience, forget it. We tried two different kinds of ramen, both tended towards being too fishy and salty, and one of us got a bit sick afterwards. No, I would not go back, and no I would not recommend this place. Frankly, I think it's a lot of hype and I question some of the 5 star reviews here.

    (1)

  • Carie H.

    Only as a warning- our first visit we waited one hour then they ran out of Ramen when we made it to the counter. Ordered the sliders and were shocked at how amazing the sliders were. Juicy, Hawaiian buns and oddly enough the potato salad take on the side might have competed with the slider itself. Visit #2 we were first in line (got there at 4:45 on a weekday). The Ramen was AMAZING (ordered a #2). The broth was clear and yet somehow creamy. The simplest of tastes. Too often, especially in Austin, I expect things to hit my palette an punch it with spice, etc. The Ramen at Tatsu-Ya hits your mouth and is so delicate it makes you want to try to figure out what the heck is in this that's making me want to eat more. I've never had proper Ramen but now I can say I have. I'm lucky to be blocks away from Tatsu-Ya and I've averaged a visit a week.

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    I've been here a few times, but I discovered the perfect ramen combination: number 2 tonkotsu shoyu with beni shoga, corn, brussel sprouts, and spicy bomb. I've tried other combinations of add-ons but this was by far my favorite. I hadn't added brussel sprouts before and they really are a game changer. I almost finished my bowl, which is pretty difficult imo, but it got taken away prematurely. It was past closing time and I think staff was anxious to leave. Maybe it's good they took it away, because I probably would have wiped the bowl clean and felt really bad about myself the next day. So I've been to Michi, Daruma, and Tatsuya quite a few times now, and Tatsuya is my favorite. Daruma is yummy but the light broth doesn't compare to the indulgence and deliciousness of tatsuya's rich pork broth. And Michi is generally meh. Wanting to go back soon~

    (5)

  • David C.

    Yes, we went to Austin to get barbecue and Mighty Cone and all that good stuff. We ended up waiting in line for ramen. I've noted before that I might just hate actual ramen. Having gone to Totto Ramen in NY, Momofuku, a few other ramen places and never really getting into the whole craze, I wasn't that crazy to wait in a long-ass line here. Long-ass line that just kept getting longer. But they're doing something right. When you do order, you get seated fast, and your food comes out fast. And it is probably the best ramen I've ever had (limited experience) because of the unique texture of the noodles. Great noodles, super al dente, maybe that's not traditional, I could care less... ~$10 a bowl. Steal. Prices will go up, no doubt. Don't get duped by the Yoda appetizer or whatever. It sucks. Or get Gyozas - waste of monies. It's what happens when you wait in line for 45 minutes, you feel like you need to order a crap ton in order to justify your wait. True story: waited in line for 50 minutes, finished our food in 15 minutes. Still worth it, go now.

    (4)

  • S V.

    Food was very flavorful and fulfilling. Definitely come with your waist band pants because you are going to feel full after. Only complaint I had was my experience waiting in a 1.5 hour long line. For more of my thoughts check out my blog on the spot: foodcreatespoop.wordpres…

    (4)

  • Taraneh A.

    We wish we would have gone to Din Ho across the street :o/ waited outside in the cold for overpriced, mediocre, bowl of noodles. We had only 2 choices: noodles w/ broth or vegan noodles w/o broth. Just didn't meet expectations. Staff was friendly though ;o)

    (2)

  • Joaquin R.

    Love this place! I always order the #1 with extra cashu, extra garlic and the spicy bomb! The sweet and sour yoda's are amazing, the rice bowls are really good...if you like their pork i suggest you get the cashu rice bowl because it's covered with a heaping mound of pork. My only complaint is the line, it can get pretty long at times.

    (5)

  • Aiko A.

    Wow! Blown away! What a fantastic ramen place. All the hype over this bowl of ramen is real. The broth was rich and creamy, full of flavor and fresh ingredients. The noodles were perfectly cooked and delicious. I've only had one other great bowl of ramen and that was at a place called Umaido in Atlanta, Georgia. This place is totally worth driving to Austin for! Make sure to go here for dinner because the broth is made differently at lunch ( I believe it's chicken ramen at lunch and then pork at dinner.) Especially if this is your first time there. I had a great time, and well worth the wait!

    (4)

  • Chiqui B.

    Hey Ramen Tatsu-Ya, I'm writing this review from my phone because y'all were so incredible today for lunch service. Disclaimer: I know nothing about ramen except for that stuff I ate in college. You know what, I'm going to regret broadcasting this to the whole world but this was the fourth lunch service they've done. It's on the weekends from 12-3. We said, "YOLO" and prepared to stand in the heat. At first we couldn't find the friggin place because we couldn't see their sign or that evil evil line so many people complain about. There was no line. POW, maddafakkas!!! The lady at the front explained to us how their lunch menu worked. At this time they are only serving their Classic Shoyu ramen. You can add stuff to it for extra. I added a corn bomb to mine. We sat at the 'bar' as usual because I like to peoplewatch. I was happy to see Austin Beerworks so I got a Pearl Snap. It went great with the Shoyu. The broth was heavenly but I was missing something. The Mexican in me needed something spicy so I looked for sriracha or SOMETHING to kick it up. Finally, we asked one of the guys working if they had any hot sauce (all Texany) and he said no. He said they had hot pepper and I said YES! By this point I was starting to get full but I still wanted to achieve perfection. The guy brought out this hot powder with sesame seeds. Spicy bomb??? For meeeee? Hell yeah he snuck in a spicy bomb for me. For free. After that the broth became pretty much epic. The chefs and employees checked up on us and chatted us up a bit. That was nice and because of the excellent service, I bow down to you with my little five stars. We will definitely be back to try the dinner service and I'll pay for my spicy bomb next time.

    (5)

  • Alistair S.

    Got here yesterday around 6pm, seated 20 minutes and had my food 10-15 minutes after that. Not that bad of a wait considering what was about to be served. Got the slider, gyoza and the #2. Slider was very unique and i'd get it again! Deep fried burger or something... really cool concept and its soo yummy! Gyoza was really just ok. It tasted good but i didnt love it. I guess gyoza really just taste like that and there's no improviing it? :) The soup is really worth everything! While I was finishing it, i was already thinking of driving back the SAME NIGHT! Broth was great, the chili bomb (i got the fire in the bowl) was super hot but not the lingering kind. Pork was oh so tender and the noodles was superb. The best in town! Oh, and the price isnt bad either :) If you come in a big group, say 3 (or4) or more, be prepared to wait longer. The small tables only seat 4 max and the biggest shared table is always packed and its hard to get 4 or more seats there together...

    (5)

  • Mary Ann M.

    I have been to Japan a couple of times, and this ramen is easily on par or better than any ramen I had there. you can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu. There is frequently a line, but it is well worth the wait (if you would really rather not, then go on a weekday for a shorter line). Dinner is definitely better than lunch, their Ol'skool ramen is a far far cry from their delicious pork ramen. It is tasty in its own way, but it is not mindblowing. 99% of the less than stellar reviews of this place were written by reviewers who went during lunch time. For your first visit make sure you make time to make it for dinner.

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    I know nothing about Ramen. I AM a huge soup fan. I had no idea this soup existed. We went one of the ACL weekends, when everyone else was downtown. It was fantastic. Waited in line for about 10 minutes. Just long enough to scope out the semi-communal seating and how the reserve you a spot before you order (very informally, a staff person just pointed and told us, you'll sit there. I asked for suggestions from the person taking orders. She suggested for a newbie that we try #1 basic Tonkotsu Original. I was game. Hubs tried the Mi-So-Not (a clever word play for miso soup, not hot version). Thanks to Yelper reviews, we also ordered the Sweet & Sour Yodas (Thank you!). I can't even begin to describe how amazing the soup was. I was not a huge fan of the marinated hard boiled egg, perhaps it's a learned taste or cultural, but everything else was insanely delicious. You can taste the layers of smokey, creamy goodness that have gone into making this soup a perfect combination of flavors. Each of us loved our soup and appreciated the others' soup. I am still dreaming of it and planning our return!

    (5)

  • Gabriel C.

    Excellent food, and great decor. It has become something of a mission to personally escort all my friends who haven't been yet to get their first bowl of proper ramen. Do yourself a favor and get the #2 with an extra Ajitama egg, garlic, and a Katsu Slider on the side. Not to be missed!

    (5)

  • Christy L.

    I'm not sure if I just went on a bad day but I really do not understand the hype about this place. I won't lie and say their ramen is terrible but it's definitely not amazing. I'm not an expert on authentic Japanese ramen but I had the Tonkotsu ramen and the broth was ridiculously salty. There was one meager piece of pork and the whole bowl wasn't even warm. Maybe I should give this place another try but not likely. But then again I went here when it first opened so their ramen might have improved vastly since then? Don't go here with TOO high expectations that way you'll be pleasantly surprised if you enjoy it!

    (3)

  • Chris H.

    I had heard from some folks at work about this place but due to my hours never could find the time to go. After going today... I regret the time I waited. Food is amazing. Service is amazing. Eat here. Do it.

    (4)

  • Trick T.

    The broth is truly good, buttery and stout... however after waiting in line outside in the heat -a thick stout didn't hit the spot as much. The chashu had flavor (my cut was not particularly tender, but my friends was). The egg had a nice touch of flavor, which made it extra savory. The noodles were surprisingly thin, which made them not very satisfying. Mine particularly were not "al dente" and were a bit on the soft and flimsy side. We also ordered the gyoza, which were delicious, well cooked but comically small in size. Each piece was no bigger than the size of a quarter. Overall, the broth was worth trying, but I'm not always in the mood for a buttery broth so it was not worth waiting in line for. We were seated in the picnic style middle table next to a huge party, which was fine but totally awkward... The noodles are anticlimactic.

    (3)

  • Radhika G.

    This review is going to be buried under the other million awesome reviews... but if you ever had not had good ramen and are in town, GET IT! Although I am by no means a ramen expert, it is the perfect soul food to be had if you feel under the weather or in chilly weather :) or anytime really. Delish. And damn that soft boiled egg is cooked to perfection. They also have a vegan friendly broth they make on Sundays which is very accommodating!

    (5)

  • Errol M.

    Well, it comes down to this: Tokyo has over 4000 dedicated ramen places, and Austin has exactly one. Is it as good as goodness gets? Oh, it's up there. Is it worth the hype? I thought so. Is it worth going to Tatsu-Ya because it has more buzz than bees in heat and the weather's cooling down and you're bored of Pho and you wanna see how the Japanese do it and you don't have the time or patience to wait longer at Barley or Franklin's and this place is a whole lot cheaper to boot? Hey, now we're talking. There's like a zillion treatises and blogs on the art of ramen, knock yourself out. Tatsu-Ya is based on a solid pork broth, with pork/shoyu and pork/miso blends. The pork/shoyu had a touch more bite for me, I thought it was pretty amazing stuff, and I was merrily spooning it away long after the noodles were gone. If you're considering a side, go for the garlic cloves that comes with a press. It's a clever idea and worth it. Parmesan cheese? Seriously? They're apparently working on a veggie broth here, so if you're diehard meatless, I'd say hold off, because Edamame does not a meal make. I think the curry bowl with or without noodles is vegetarian, but coming here right now for that is like going to a steakhouse for salad. Whatever. Incidentally, the bathroom art here is a hoot. And finally, in an odd way, this place reminded me a lot of Barley Swine. For people with short attention spans. Seriously, it comes down to having great product, having to wait, having to share tables, and in the end, having a really good time. Nothing wrong with that. Wanna make a night of it? Watch "Tampopo" first, eat Tatsu-Ya, do lots of sake, and then follow up with "The Ramen Girl" for dessert. You've got your whole life to be hip and cool and then get serious and make money and kids and die. Slurp a little.

    (5)

  • Saima I.

    Simple menu, great food, and fun environment. Slightly overpriced when you add extras.

    (4)

  • Ali S.

    The original was amazing! Best ramen I've ever had. I ordered it with the corn on the bomb, and I didn't really get what it added. If you want corn, I would just get corn instead of the bomb. The broth really didn't need anymore fat. The gyoza were also better than average.

    (5)

  • david l.

    real nice ramen. i went around lunchtime on a weekday and didn't have to deal with a line. unfortunately, lunch only offers the the shoyu broth. it's good, but my preference is tonkotsu. shoyu is less decadent and less robust. all the add-ins are tasty. their tea egg is one of the bet i've ever had.

    (4)

  • Jason L.

    I've never been to Japan but I'm sure this is how their noodles taste like.

    (4)

  • Fred J.

    100% agree with the comments about the great food. We really do enjoy, but the music is too LOUD. . . We cannot hear ourselves talk. . . Unfortunate.

    (3)

  • Genevieve F.

    Best. Restaurant. In. Austin. No contest. It's all about the #1 with added garlic and spicy bombs.

    (5)

  • Nick W.

    This is definitely the best ramen spot in Austin. I've tried them all and Tatsu-Ya takes the prize. All of the non-ramen dishes are excellent also. I'd eat here every day if I could. I do wish that they offered some sort of to go bowls though...

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    The Ramen was too salty. I drank tons of water afterwords.

    (2)

  • June P.

    I'm getting a craving for ramen just thinking about it right now~ If you like rich, creamy broth this place is for you. The line is pretty long but it's worth the wait. The portions are large anyways so you'll need an empty stomach to finish a bowl.

    (4)

  • Steven Z.

    Visited here with a friend for Lunch. Firstly, if you're looking for high street signs that advertise this place do not look just walk down the side of that complex past the grocery it is under there. Since it was lunch there is a limited menu, ended up getting the Ol' Skool (without bamboo) a chashu bowl and spicy edamame. The main course the ramen. The ramen quality itself seemed average I guess I expected more but either way the things that come along with it really seem to compliment the dish well. The soft boiled egg gives a good consistency and flavor to the broth. The broth itself was very hearty which is good for ramen but was a bit fatty for my liking. The chashu is to die for...not entirely sure how this is prepared but its magic in your mouth. Nori is a must (seaweed) as is onions (green and white). The price is a bit more then I expected for such a simple dish but they have a good reputation as well as an amazing presentation when it comes to "a bowl of ramen" I would highly suggest anyone check this place out if its in your area!

    (5)

  • Susi R.

    Hot, salty ramen Your noodles warm up my soul On cold, winter nights

    (5)

  • Sara K.

    I've tried other ramen places and nothing else compares to this place. I usually order the mi-so-hot ramen with a side of fire in a bowl and boy is it spicy! The broth is the perfect amount of creamy yet light enough to be ramen. My friend ordered the shoyu and he said it was one of the best ramens he's ever had, on par with the infamous Ippudo of New York. The broth was refreshing yet savory and the noodles were cooked to perfection. The pork was tender and melts in your mouth. I would recommend anyone who is a fan of Japanese ramen to come check this place out, the food speaks for itself, let them "shoyu" what they are all about!

    (5)

  • Linda D.

    To be honest it's either you really like it or you don't. I did not care for it but all my friends love it. It really depends on your taste preference.

    (3)

  • Kassi L.

    Came here on a chilly Wednesday night at about 6:45, and alas, no wait! I had heard how long the line could be and was pleased I didn't have to wait myself. When we left, however, there were about 10 people in outside (still not as bad as it could be). I ordered the #1, the original, with a corn on the bomb and the spicy bomb. I highly recommend both. The broth was rich and delicious, the soft boiled egg was to die for (currently googling how to make ramen tatsu-ya eggs), the noodles were perfectly al dente, and the pork belly was tender and flavorful. Pair this with whatever sake cocktail they have (I had the sugrdog- sake with grapefruit and mint) and you'll be good to go

    (4)

  • Nicky L.

    I hate waiting in lines for anything...but I will wait in line for this ramen! This was my first experience having real "ramen" and I was so surprised at how delicious it was. I ordered the #2 Sho-yu at the recommendation of my brother and the whole bowl of noodles was just to die for. Broth was rich and creamy and the egg that comes with it is perfectly cooked, included two pieces of pork belly and. I also ordered the corn bomb and it added a nice touch. I also tried the katsu slider...ugh sooo good. I've heard good things about their Brussel sprouts so I'll have to come back and try them.

    (5)

  • Rebecca L.

    My roommate and I tried this place today. We got there about 10 minutes before they opened and stood in line for maybe 20 minutes before we were at the register placing our orders. The noise level in here is about a 9 out of 10, as the music is turned up way loud and the acoustics are horrible. As many other reviewers mentioned, there is a marked paucity of seats, and while there are 4-tops along the walls, the middle of the restaurant is taken up by a large, communal style table. If you are just there with one other person, you will most likely end up there. While you are waiting in line to order, there is a server who is assessing the seating situation and handing out numbers kind of like how Hopdoddy does. I ordered the tonkatsu sho-yu and my roommate had the "Mi-so-not" (#3). The food arrived less than 5 minutes after we were seated. The broth was very rich and dimensional in terms of flavor; however, it was borderline overly salted. The first half of the bowl I was thinking "Ok, this is good, I like it" but after that my tastebuds revolted and I couldn't finish the rest of the broth due to the high salt content. The noodles, marinated egg, bamboo, and pork belly were good though, no complaints there. Not sure what is in the "special blend of soy sauce" that is in #2 but maybe they could switch to the low sodium soy sauce? Going back to the horribly loud music, I feel like it's a part of the restaurant's strategy to get tables turned quicker. I mean, who wants to linger over a meal with someone if they can't hear the other person? In addition, the waiters have eyes like hawks, and as soon as you put down your chopsticks one materializes by your elbow asking if they can take that for you. You are definitely not encouraged to take your time, as they want to hang and bang as many tickets as possible. I would like to come back and try a different bowl in the hopes that it is not salty to the point of burning your throat, but since my roommate also said her broth was too salty, I don't have high hopes.

    (3)

  • A C.

    So after having been here a few times for dinner - thankfully the lines have died down. I've made the trot over for lunch. It's a different bowl of ramen that you get "Old Skool" vs the tonkotsu that you get at dinner. Although it has not been simmered for days - the Old Skool ramen is a delight as well. You can add some additional ingredients to beef up your ramen too - corn, bamboo, seawood to name a few. Plus - the ajitama egg is always a big big hit. Lines aren't quite as bad during lunch - the traffic seems to move a bit quicker (but I also go after 1pm to avoid the crush). Lucky for me - I work close by!

    (4)

  • Huynh N.

    Lunch's Ole Skool Ramen was mehhh (the only other option was the vegan ramen). Thin flavored broth, average tasting. For the $9 bowl, I rather go for their dinner ramen options. Lunch was a let down.

    (2)

  • Mark D.

    Ramen Tatsuya is the best ramen in the world! I've had ramen in Tokyo and Kyoto and this is my favorite. Try the Miso Hot if your into spice.

    (5)

  • Terri T.

    This place is all hype. I should not have given one star but the soup was sooooo salty. Nothing special about gyoza. The egg was perfect. I got a number 1. I wish it wasn't as salty as it was. I would have totally enjoyed it.

    (1)

  • Patrick L.

    Time for another rundown. **First off, to address complaints of others: -Wait time: Do you know that if you go to any popular joint in Cali/NY at peek times, you'd have to wait 2-3 hours as well? They have revised their system a bit to have your order come out right when you sit down. That's pretty fast. -Appetizers: This is a place for ramen. I *could* call you names for having gripes against the gyoza here, but I wont. Also keep in mind that even though the gyoza, salad, and curry are technically "appetizers" they will often come out after your ramen, since this place is mainly designed to be an in-and-out style ramen churning machine. My advice would be to skip on the gyoza, and maybe get the curry or salad as a substitute for a kae-dama(extra noodles). -My Complaints: The ramen shop gets absolutely blasted with sun before sunset. It gets really hot inside... I'm not sure how to alleviate this, but I start sweating buckets if I come in at this time. The solution that I've come up with is to bring a headband/bandana so I can enjoy eating my ramen without wiping my forehead every minute. **Now for some new tips from going more times: -Recommendations: If its your first time, either get the tonkotsu ramen or miso ramen. Get an extra egg, the "corn on the bomb" and spicy bomb if you want the spice. (yes 3 add-ons, all completely worth it) If it's your second+ time, try the tsukimen ramen. Don't be afraid of pronouncing it... hell you can just say "#4 please." It's an amazingly flavorful dish, which has a very refreshing citrus element to it. This is PERFECT for those of use who douse our tacos and pho with lime. The proper way, as told by one of the owners is to eat half of the noodles without squeezing the lime that is included in the dish, then halfway in, squeeze the lime over the noodles, which will change the flavor palate quite a bit. -My personal favorite: My favorite currently is the Mi-So-Not (non spicy miso ramen), with an extra egg, spicy bomb, and corn on the bomb. Getting the spicy paste on the side lets you experience the miso broth by itself, and then decide how much spiciness you want to add in afterwards. The brussel sprouts in this ramen are absolutely mindblowing (channeling paul qui of Uchiko). Make sure to pair your ramen with a beer. The peacemaker or fire eagle from Austin Beer Works goes very with ramen!! try it out!

    (5)

  • Liz N.

    I'm from Houston and came to Austin to visit a cousin of mine. I asked her if we could have some ramen for dinner since I've heard so much about it at home and have never had it. Keeping the fact that I haven't had anything to compare this meal to, here goes my review. I had a Sapporo and the Mi-So-Hot ramen. I liked the ramen a lot because it had a full flavor but was salty and spicy enough to give it some kick. If I could do it again, I would order one of the spicy flavor bombs to bring it up a notch. I really liked all the stuff that came with the Mi-So-Hot ramen - ground beef, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, corn and green onions. I was a little confused about how to eat this part of it though. Was I supposed to mix everything together or keep them separate and eat them as I went? I ended up keeping them separate since it was my first time eating ramen and I didn't want to overwhelm myself. I had a taste of the original and didn't like it too much. I think the creaminess took away from the saltiness that I felt should have been there. One thing that I didn't like was that you do feel a little rushed when eating because you want to be considerate to the customers that are waiting outside. The restaurant can't do anything about it but sucked for me because I'm a slow eater!

    (4)

  • Tinna H.

    I know they just opened up shop, but can we please move this to SF already? Love Ramen Tatsu-Ya. We waited in 100 degree heat for hot ramen goodness! They brought out some fried ramen and water [needed more because of the heat] while we waited, so it's a bit more bearable. Once inside the doors, you inch your way towards the register. I've learned that Austinites don't mind waiting now and then, so there will definitely be lines while they're still new and serving good food. Once you get your order in, you grab a seat with your number and wait patiently for your food to arrive. We ordered the three starters - the gyoza wasn't as crisp as I normally like, but the other two were pretty good. The portion of spicy edamame they give you is generous. I always get annoyed when you pay for edamame, and then it's a tiny bowl. The slider and potato salad are good, but next time I'll have to really save room for the ramen. Three appetizers doesn't leave much space - thank goodness for sharing! Tonkotsu ramen with extra garlic please! The mosquitoes won't be attacking me tonight! Minor kinks during the first week, but it appears that they are quick to address 'em. Can't wait to revisit on my next trip to Austin!

    (4)

  • SJ P.

    We arrived a little after 6pm on Friday night and a line had already formed up to the door but it moved pretty quickly. They will only let you order once there is an available seat open to assign to you (much like Hopdoddy) so you don't have to scramble to find a table. I ordered the #1 Ramen Original (Tonkotsu) and it was fantastic. Best broth I've ever had and based on the menu description it took 60 hours to make. So worth it! We also ordered the Munchie Katsu Slider which is a deep fried burger on a hawaiian bun and yes, it was as good as it sounds!

    (5)

  • RedGrape S.

    Not a Ramen expert by any means so my review is about the atmosphere. Good design. The murals are great. The music way way too loud. Everyone is screaming across the table to be heard, others eating in silence, we were hurrying to leave before a migraine hit. We weren't the only ones feeling this way we can tell.

    (3)

  • Cuong T.

    I went here a few months ago with my friends and damn was it pretty good. They complained that their ramen was too salty and what not and I agree, mine was rather salty but it didn't really take away from the overall taste of the broth, which was very good. I forgot the name of what I got but I've added a few photos for y'all to find out. The rice and pork thing that's not the Ramen is an appetizer I believe. THAT was very good. They give you a nice portion for the price and the meat was seasoned very nicely. The mochi ice cream was good...but the only reason I got it was because I wanted to try mochi ice cream made at a Japanese place...honestly it's not worth the money, haha. This place is packed so expect to wait in line like all the other yelpers are saying. Some may say that the items on the menu are a bit pricey, but honestly, I believe it's worth your money. The bowls of ramen are like a dollar more expensive than large bowls of pho. The thing about Ramen and Pho is that the flavor of the broth means almost EVERYTHING. If the broth isn't good then the dish is crap. Tatsu-ya delivers. The portioning is not STELLAR, but they do give you a good amount that left me stuffed at the end of my experience. And plus, like I said, the flavor and overall taste makes it worth your money. Ok it's coming back to me. I think the rice and pork thing is Chashu or something. That in itself is definitely worth your money, both in terms of flavor and portioning. What's NOT worth your money, as I stated before, is the mochi ice cream. The atmosphere and decor is nice with the hustle and bustle theme of a standard ramen house. The cashier was nice in explaining everything to my friends and I as well. All in all, definitely would go again.

    (4)

  • Peter H.

    Who would have thought that i could get Ippudo-like ramen in texas? We arrived around 4:40 with a line forming around the corner of the building. It took us 30 mins after opening to get seated. The boo and i got the Tonkotsu Original with extra chashu and egg. The broth was very creamy with great porky flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had a nice bite. The egg had perfectly creamy runny yolk with set whites..... yeah it was goooooood. The broth was the best part though... seriously order the #1. Ramen Tatsu-Ya for now serves the best ramen in Texas..... maybe because it's probably one out of like 4 restaurants that do lol

    (5)

  • Cat C.

    I've nothing to compare it to, but it was worth the short wait in line. I picked the number 5, which isn't ramen soup, but "soup" is served on the side for dipping. Delicious. We also had the "yodas," or brussel sprouts. They, too, though slightly overcooked, were a great addition. I look forward to returning.

    (4)

  • Teresa L.

    Not too impressed I appreciate small menus because it usually means that restaurant specializes in something and is pretty good at it. I ordered their original ramen. The ingredients were good. Noodles were slightly firm and chewy (which I like), pork was tender and tasty, veggies were cooked. But I was most disappointed about the broth. Usually I eat my ramen with a spoon full or broth, but this was just too oily and greasy. On top of that, there wasn't too much flavoring over that either. Maybe it was just that batch? Recommendations: + Get one spicy bomb and share it with your group. Adds flavor and the scoop is huge

    (3)

  • Lae H.

    Don't like that they take a few at a time to go in and order while everyone else waits outside. My boyfriend orders the Miso hot ramen and I ordered the Ol' Skool ramen with the spicy bomb and the spicy edamame for appetizer; I especially liked the spicy edamame! The food was really good almost as good as the ramen joints in Cali! I'd come back here!

    (4)

  • Valerie H.

    Probably the best ramen you will get in the city of Austin. I went here on a Saturday with my husband (get there early because they are only open for dinner, from 5pm - 10pm, and there will be a line). I was one of the first in line so I can't really attest to how long the wait time is, but from my observation, it didn't seem too bad. Service was fine, on to the food quality. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and my husband opted for the TANKotsu ramen special. Originally I had wanted the miso ramen ("miso hot" to be specific) but when I realized that came with ground pork and not the pork belly I opted not to get it. It wasn't too expensive -- if you just order the tonkatsu ramen straight up, it comes with pork belly, wood ear (?) mushrooms, green onions, ramen noodles, and an egg -- and comes to about eight or nine dollars if I remember correctly. However, any extra items you desire will cost you an extra fifty cents, and if you're like me, you want the bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, spicy pepper sauce, etc. and those can add up. (I regret not getting the brussels sprouts!) In the end we spent about $30 for two bowls of ramen, gyoza, and two drinks (a Sapporo for me and a Calpis water for my husband) which is not really that bad and I think worth the quality of the food we received. You can easily eat here cheaply if you just order the ramen and don't go crazy with the extra ingredients. I couldn't really tell if the gyoza was homemade or not (my husband concluded that it was, but it wasn't really anything special in my opinion, but not terrible either, just standard gyoza). Overall I would give my ramen a straight B rating. The pork belly was cooked to perfection. I can't really comment on the egg since I have never been a fan of the boiled egg in ramen. It didn't affect my opinion of the ramen since I know this is a standard feature of many ramen dishes and my inability to eat anything other than a solid yolk is my own personal idiosyncrasy -- it is actually much harder to boil an egg without boiling the yolk solid so, no complaints there really. I mixed the yolk into the broth but my husband informed me that the "proper" way to eat the yolk is to mix it with the pork? Either way, I sort of wish I had put the egg aside in hindsight. The mushrooms and pickled ginger were easily my favorite part of the dish, and the garlic really added dimension to the broth. You get the whole cloves and a garlic press at your table, so the garlic is freshly pressed, but the downside to that is if you are weakling like me, it can be a real pain in the ass crushing the garlic through the press. Again, not really a failing of the restaurant. The broth was incredibly savory and delicious and if I hadn't gotten full so fast I definitely would've drank the entire bowl's worth of broth. Definitely a high point of the meal. Anyhow, I say the ramen is a B at best because the actual ramen noodles were lacking. I have had ramen before (at the Koraku in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles) and while I wasn't expecting the ramen I found in Texas to be up to that standard, I was expecting more out of the actual noodles. I was pretty disappointed and after reading the reviews on here I don't think I'm alone in this opinion. They were thin and didn't seem cooked enough... hopefully they can improve on the noodles in the future so I get a heartier bowl of ramen. Also, a word on the atmosphere of the restaurant. It is pretty on the noisy side as you would expect from a restaurant that has a line out the door. The music is pretty loud but it didn't really bother me, I think the intention is to keep people from lingering too long after finishing their meal so they can get a pretty good turnaround (again, considering the line out the door). But anyway, if that affects your enjoyment of a meal, you might want to consider skipping out on this place. They don't do to-go orders. Overall I enjoyed my meal and I will most likely return in the future. This is my first Yelp review

    (4)

  • Julie S.

    My first Ramen experience in Texas. Can't believe there was a line here that wraps around to the corner of the building. These people are serious about Ramen around here! Nice street artsy fartsy theme, simple decor, and clean. I like their system to order and seating people down. Only downside is I feel rushed to enjoy my bowl of noodles, and didn't want to be a jerk and have those hungry customers in line wait any longer. I did enjoy the original Ramen, rich broth, pork belly, and egg, the spicy bomb was not as spicy as I thought it would be, I didn't care so much for the mushrooms, to me it felt like the texture of seaweed than a crunchy texture they said it was from the menu. Overall experience was good and go early! People wait in line by 4:30

    (4)

  • Santos R.

    Very delicious ramen but if you go during lunch they only have to options of ramen. The sweet and sour yodas was very good.

    (4)

  • Becky L.

    Tasted like disappointment... Doesn't worth the wait nor the money. The dish was very salty and the noodle tasted like instant noodle..

    (1)

  • Jeannie C.

    The ramen soup broth was tasty, but not hot enough. The noodles were just ok. I will try it again.

    (3)

  • Chetas C.

    I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. It's just that GOOD. Food wise they're fantastic and authentic. I've had everything on the menu and can honestly say everything is a good choice. My personal fav is the Miso hot ramen. Full of flavor and bursting with spice. The place itself is always bustling and busy. The joint is pretty small so you may be sitting next to someone new. Always a great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Rachael W.

    Austin....almost! It'll take some time before the highest-level ramen comes to town, but this place will definitely work when you're in Texas and need a ramen fix. The broth was legitimate, the noodles a little gummy, and the appetizers tasty but not quite served hot. Be forewarned--music is incredibly loud! I'm still waiting for Ippudo or Ramen Santouka to set up shop here, as this place definitely isn't in that league, but in the meantime, this'll keep me from crying into my cup of instant noodles.

    (4)

  • Anne Marie N.

    This is my favorite restaurant in Austin. It is consistently delicious. I like the approach to eating food: small menu, order at the counter, slurp it up, move on. And the staff are always both thoughtful and pleasant. Yes, you do have to wait in line. But I have never regretted this aspect of a journey to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. While you are in line, just chant this little mantra "hot, fresh, spicy noodles. hot fresh, spicy noodles..."

    (5)

  • Jessica V.

    Always a wait, but always worth it. The food is fresh and quick (since the menu is small). Everything is good, a must try in Austin.

    (4)

  • Candice M.

    If you haven't tried this place, you've just got to. It warms me up like nowhere else. Yes, there's often a line, so be strategic. Before 6 on weeknights and lunch are good options. My favorite dinner option is #2, the Shoyu. Really amazing taste. I'm not a fan of the Mi So Not, but many people are. I don't know what they call the one option for lunch, but it is excellent. Are you a vegetarian? If so, the only option for you is to go Sunday nights.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Hipster
    Noise Level : Loud
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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