Ramen Tatsu-ya

My friend and I hadn’t seen each other in a few years, and we chose this place to catch up. That said, Ramen Tatsu-ya is already a special place. They have an efficient process to get orders and patrons seated. Only full parties are seated, so there’s no wait time. It’s obvious the seating arrangements were laid out to accommodate a variety of diners. There are seats for the solo diner that appear to have plenty elbow room as well as the option for community seating. This alone gave me the impression that the owners had considered a customary Japanese approach that was also suitable to average Texan. I ordered the mi-so-hot. It was an appropriate amount of a very savory heat that didn’t mask the broth and other ingredients. The noodles weren’t very chewy, so I can only assume it’s not hand-pulled. Not a big deal though. I’m writing this review weeks later, and the overall flavor is still memorable. My only gripe would be the bathrooms. Going from the modern dining area to the bathroom felt like stepping into a back alley or dive bar.

I love ramen and this is one of my favorite spots. I usually alternate between Mi-So-Hot (tonkotsu) and Tsukemen. Gyozas is usually what I start with but today I decided to also have the Muchie Katsu Slider and it was soo delicious. The staff is always so courteous and they always make great recommendations. I left so content and satisfied with my lunch today that I decided to leave a well deserved review.

This has been the go-to ramen spot for my friends and me since college. The parking lot is somewhat small and you may have trouble finding parking during peak dinner hours but outside of that, I've always been able to find a spot. The restaurant itself has an immersive, relaxed vibe with plenty of booth and table seating available. The staff have always been very kind and accommodating if you need anything. The food always comes out fast and while it is not the cheapest meal in Houston the serving size is massive and the food is incredible. I have tried most of the bowls of ramen on the menu and 'THE OG' with a side of 'Karagee' is my favorite. If you're looking for an amazing, fairly priced comfort meal that you can count on to be consistent you simply can't go wrong here.

After looking for a year for a nice ramen spot after our local favorite closed during the pandemic, we finally found a suitable replacement! What we love about this place is the thick, flavorful, fatty broth rich with aroma! The noodles aren’t the bland, soggy noodles you’ll find at most ramen shops, but nice with a good bite to them. Great spot with plenty of bowl options and toppings.

You might think you’re ready for this level or coziness, tastiness, and happiness that comes together with this place. But you’re not. No worries, none of us were. Hehe. My gf and I have been coming here for years and we don’t see that changing any time soon. Her fav is the mi so hot, and mines is the tsukemen. Their seasonal items are great too! What you see in the picture below is the Mt. Fujiro which is one of their new items. Just know that the food here is delicious, the people who work here are awesome, and the setting makes you feel like you’ve left Houston and gone to ramen heaven. Just go. You and your belly can thank me later. 😏 🍜

We love this place for casual date nights. Service is consistent and always fast, whether during week days or peak time on weekends. Have been here 4 times and the food is always 10/10. Highly recommend trying out the different flavor bombs to enhance the ramen. If you order appetizers, know that the ramen comes out so fast you might end up getting appetizers towards the end of your meal.

This is one of my Texas comfort foods. Lol I say this because I moved to Austin about 10 years ago and went to the original location every Sunday. I got two paperclips on my table number because I always got double extra noodles. 😂☠️ Anyways, I love this place so much! You really can't go wrong with any ramen you choose but I normally do stick to the Mi-so Hot or the OG chicken based broth. Get some small bites - my personal favorite is the korokayyyyy. The employees are so kind and well trained. The decor is very on brand with the original location and boss move by buying the lot next door to create ample parking for guests. Music is always on point and maybe link it to us on your social! Take some pics next to the lucky cat in the front! Super cute