Ramen Tatsu-ya in Austin - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This is one of my family's favorite ramen spots outside of Japan. We have been coming here for years ever since I went to Japan on vacation. We always stop by when we go through Austin. Ramen Tatsu-ya finally opened up in Houston but it isn't the same. Restaurant is nice inside and staff is always friendly. Ramen is consistent and full of flavor. I always get the Mi-So-Hot which is the spicy Tonkotsu and add the spicy bomb or the chili bomb as well.

Liked the vibe, the food,and the people! Great place to go!

My wife and I came here in need of Ramen. We were not disappointed. The flavor started slow but got better with every bite somehow. By the end I had to upturn the bowl to make sure I got every last drop.

The tonkotsu ramen was like a warm hug in a bowl. The broth was so rich and creamy, I couldn't stop slurping. The roast pork melted in my mouth, and the noodles were perfectly chewy. I loved the funky interior with its cool Japanese-style decorations. Even though it was dinner time, the place was buzzing with energy. The staff was super friendly and helped me pick the perfect toppings. I can't wait to go back and try more!

Not my first rodeo here, but got the Sho-yu for the first time and I think it might be my new favorite! Really hit the spot after craving ramen after watching anime that depicted ramen in mouth-watering detail. Lol This bowl of ramen satisfied my craving, but it was so good, I definitely will need to go back again soon because I'm already getting another craving for it just reviewing the photos I took and remembering how the chasu melts in my mouth, the pleasant texture of the slightly crunchy menma, and the smooth, sumptuous, salty tonkotsu broth. 😭 I also had their mango sale slush, which tasted like an alcoholic mango smoothie. Delightful, aside from the spicy rim. (Not my thing, and was not for-warned!) Highly recommend their patio if the weather is nice. The inside of the restaurant gets quiet loud, however I did have to battle about 5 flies for my ramen, so be prepared.

Bring back the old TSUKEMEN! :)

We found some hairs in the food . Food was a bit salty , probably suitable for American than us Asian. The service was nice to give us a refund but they don’t look very enthusiastic . Overall, the place was astonishing and very well decorative but was a bit salty for me .

Been coming to Tatsu-ya for their dipping noodles since pre-pandemic when the 183 location was the only one. Tatsu-ya never disappoints. Tried the Hatch Green Chile ramen and it was delicious! Photo taken after decimation. 😃❤️

Amazing as always! The staff is amazing with kids!

Small dog size roaches in here.

Some young girl kicked my 4 year old and I out of our booth because my spouse wasn’t done ordering. Very gross and unprofessional behavior. Sad because we love the food but will not come back here

So friendly and efficient… The food was amazing! My 4yr old and 6yr old said they gave it a thousand thumbs up!!! Even asked us to take a picture of the place so when we come back to visit Austin, we can eat there again. So kid APPROVED!

Great place for Ramen. Good indoor and outdoor seating. I really loved the Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as the ability to customize the spice level.

Im writing this review in hopes someone sees this and can make things better. My bf and I order from a few of the locations I wanna say once, to every two weeks. Sometimes more frequently than that. We’ve always had a good experience with customer service and the food is great which is why we come back so often. Recently, however I wanna say in the last two months every time we’ve order pickup something is always missing we were charged for. Normally I’m not one to complain especially if it’s just an extra egg ($1 value) that’s missing I still enjoy my food but I’m a bit disappointed. I ordered for pick up two days ago and the meat in one of the ramens was missing ($4 value). I double checked my receipt to make sure I was charged and I was. Again, it wouldn’t be a big deal just disappointing but as many times as this has happened where I was charged for stuff I didn’t get it’s starting to add up exponentially especially with as much as we order. Usually this only happens with pick up orders but it also happened once while dining in about 3 weeks ago. I paid for an extra egg and when getting my ramen I asked where it was and was just told it wasn’t on the ticket. I told them I was charged for it and if they wanted to make sure to go ask the person who checked me out. They just walked away from me and nothing came of it. I could’ve gone up and asked but again in my head I was like it’s just an egg. But after this recent mistake on my to go I tried calling more than 10 times to at least to talk to a manger to let them know that people consistently arent getting what they’re paying for but my calls have been forwarded every. Single. Time. I’m not looking for compensation but if I had a business and my employees were constantly not double checking tickets to make sure every guest gets what they paid for I would wanna know. It’s just gotten really frustrating. I wanna keep coming back to ramen tatsu ya because the food is so good I’m just tired of being disappointed and over charged.

I love their mi-so-hot! It’s pay over the counter and they will deliver your food so everything else just self service

Honestly such a great place! I got the dipping ramen and the broth was so incredibly flavorful! Highly recommend, this place is a must stop when visiting Round Rock.

Amazing as always, we lost count how many times we’ve been here…

Fantastic ramen! 🍜 amazing experience every single time!

Food was good, though noodles were thin rather than traditional thick ramen noodles. Service was slow but it was busy. Restaurant has really good interior decor and was comfortable. They offer salty edamame (my favorite) and there are plenty of customization options. Will come back.

It’s small so plan to do a pick up order or go wait. But the Ramen itself is delish.

This was my first visit. I just moved to Austin and my leasing manager recommended me this place and it did not disappoint! The ramen itself was amazing! I’ve never had my pork grinded but it was delicious. Good vibes and good eats. What more can you ask for. Also the staff was super friendly and helpful with my selection! Will definitely come back! :)

The lady at the front was rude. She suggested that we put our 1 year old son on a square bar stool. She would not let us put him anywhere else or at a booth. Flies everywhere inside. It was disgusting. We didn’t even eat there. Terrible. I will never be back.

Omg best ramen I've ever had in life...sucks that I don't live in Austin...then again I'd probably go broke from going daily. Staff were super helpful and friendly. This spot is highly recommended, and I wish I could fly back just to get a bowl 🥣

Great service and great food only thing is my girlfriends ramen was tasteless compared to everyone else’s even tho we ordered the same thing, eventually they gave us a new one but it was overly salty

Best Ramen I've had in years, by far. The broths are so flavorful and rich it's insane. The roast pork melts in your mouth. Noodles were cooked perfectly 👌🏽. Highly recommended. Only drawback was that staff wasn't that attentive when I visited. They talked more with each other than they checked on customers. I was missing part of my order and had to get up twice to make sure the waitress hadn't hadn't forgotten about me.

Great service(Melissa)& food amazing 1st time here.

This was my first time here. The menu was simple but everything was phenomenal. Every dish was a 10/10!! I would definitely come back

Best ramen in town! Not our first time and we will be back

My recent visit to this restaurant was highly disappointing. Upon arriving with my wife, we had to endure a wait in line just to get inside. Once finally inside, I encountered a table that was dirty, so I decided to clean it myself before settling in to wait for my wife, that was still in line to order, join me. To my surprise, a server with black and red hair approached me and rudely demanded that I vacate the table because I didn't have a order number. I calmly explained that my wife was in line to order, but she persisted in her demand. Even after pointing out that I had done the same thing on previous visits without issue, she was unmoved. A second server, with long black hair and glasses, then joined in, repeating the same unreasonable demand. I offered to order a drink to appease her, but she couldn't justify her insistence, merely citing "rules" that were nowhere posted or explained to customers. It took an additional five minutes for my wife to arrive with the "number" to our table. The order delayed and when arrived my meal was served cold and unappetizing. The lack of professionalism and customer care demonstrated by the staff, particularly towards loyal customers like myself, was deeply disappointing. It's evident that the management needs to address how their young staff members interact with costumers. Due to this experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant .

Tatsu-ya has some amazing ramen. We got The OG (Tonkotsu) and Tsukemen. Tsukemen was good but I had better Tsukemen, but The OG was really the best. Anything on their menu which says 60-hour broth will be great if you like a rich, creamy broth. If you like smoky flavor Tsukemen is still great. The chashu was also very well seasoned and cooked so I had to get some extra.

The service was amazing before you continue reading… Everything started out normal minus our food taking so long because they totally gave it to a different table. One person got their food at our table and waited a while for ours to come out so we could eat dinner together. When we did get our food, the og had blue tape in it (they use it to label things in the back, it’s visible from the window). Thankfully she comped the meal and apologized but we won’t be coming back. Portions of noodles are small, broth is yummy minus the tape.

Wife started choking on food, but said it was worth it, 10/10 food

Updated.... still damn goos! Damn good!

Food was awesome! I ordered the spicy chilled and I wasn’t disappointed. It was spicy and refreshing. My wife ordered the Nu Skool and really enjoyed it. We had a side salad that was also refreshing, along with the Kizami sweet and sour Yodas. All the food was amazing. My kids ordered just noodles and broth. The only complaint was the music, it is just too loud, really made eating there very annoying.

Marufuku has better tonkatsu but the miso-hot here is the best ramen I've ever had, and it's not even close. Just insanely good.

What an adorable ramen place, the interior is so well decorated and has a great ramen-eating retro atmosphere. However, the place does not have too much seating inside and quite some customers, so you might have to wait in line during peak hours! The sour and sweet hibi gibi punch was amazingly refreshing especially during this summer heat. Their ramen itself was good, however the broth had a more unique taste that I wasn’t quite used to, the only reason for a lower food rating. Also, the spice levels here are quite low. Overall very filling and pretty tasty!

Food was great and so were the people there. Service was quick.

Flavor is definitely there!!! I ordered Ol’S kool Ramen but there was only a very small slice of pork and a slice of egg on my food, plenty of noodles.

I cannot express enough that this is the BEST ramen I have had in my entire life. When me and my boyfriend travel from Fort worth to Austin this is the place I most look forward to visiting. The "Mi-So-Not" is my favorite thing to order, I will NEVER forget the first time I tried the broth. It blew my mind with how rich, savory, and delicious it was!! Just a few days until we get to travel again and I can have my favorite ramen. I am trying so hard to wait patiently but I need my savory fix! 😂

The taste of ramen was so salty and we have to wait for too long its not worth it

Love it. The dipping noodles are my fave.

Savory ramen and surprisingly no wait in line! My 5-year old is a huge fan as well, corn bomb is a must-add!

This place is amazing. Line moves pretty quick. The servers are really nice, and the food is amazing. The place looks really good and the vibe is just perfect.

Do you love ramen? No, not that ramen from the store! I’m talking about ramen that has that marrow flavoring broth loaded with toppings that make you feel like royalty. Properly seasoned soft boiled eggs and pork belly are just two of the many toppings that make these bowls of ramen stand out. Get groovy and modify your bowl to your heart’s contempt. Sure, the restaurant has the Austin hipster feel, but whether you’re into that or not; the food is star of the show. You’ll be slurping down a delightful bowl while enjoying some interesting music. For years the staff has been spot on customer service. I’ve only had one issue where my egg was hard boiled, but the staff quickly with a chill vibe brought the properly cooked item. All of the locations in the Austin region get busy at lunch, but wait times are generally short. The wait is worth it! Bring your family and friends. Food a good as this is even better when shared.

The food there is amazing and the setting is very relaxed. Wonderful place to go for some noodles!

Very small ma and pa restaurant…boring atmosphere but food and service is excellent

Hail to the king of Austin ramen

Everything is mind blowingly delicious & the staff are all awesome! Only thing to keep in mind is that at peak hours, the line will be all the way down the block...

Tried their OL SKOOL, delicious and very well made. Excited to try the other items on the menu. They have a good selection of hot sauces, Fire in the Bowl was Epic! It packs a very good combination of heat and flavor Place has a nice ambiance and staff is super friendly. Lots of parking.

Over all, best ramen place I’ve Ever had.

There was a dead bug on the table.

Shrinkflation hit hard here! While I love everything about Tatsu-ya in both Houston and Austin, I cannot believe that they put now just one slice of meat on the 🍜. Another six month and you'll get only a picture of meat to go with your bowl of ramen. Also, common issue with ramen in Texas is that even if you ask to make sure the broth is hot, you get it lukewarm anyway. I consider that a capital sin, like overcooked spaghetti.

My ramen was delicious and the service here was great.

Always delicious! Our go-to ramen spot. Always fast. Always hot ramen. Always worth the wait.

Great place, fast service, really juicy soup!

So first time at this place and the food, service and atmosphere was great. Even at lunch I had a small wait in line for an Anime club. But as fast as the food came out and how good it looked the picture was after I already started eating it (sorry about that). Definately recommend this place. UPDATE: Took my kids here and they loved it. Service was fast friendly but not over doing it. This place always hits the spot.

Best ramen I have tasted around

Very close to what you would get from most places from a mid tier ramen spot in Japan. Flavor is great. I ask to get extra noodles later (typical in Japan) they recently never get it right and give it to me with my ramen bowl. The karaage and ginger salad are great choices too if you want an appetizer. Prices are a bit high but thats Austin for you.

The place was pretty small but the ramen was great! I loved the broth!!

Curry Nu Skool is addicting! Update: still addicting!

Best Raman in the world. Can be a long wait though. I would order the OG with Brussels.

Always love it when I get a chance to eat here! This location is a bit crowded, but it's worth it!

Best Ramen I had so far in ATX! Their vegan ramen and the spicy hot pork ramen are my personal favorites! Definitely try the japanese fried chicken and it tastes soo good!! Gyoza and spicy edamame are also yummy!!

Good food with solid price point

Visited it based on the ratings, but was a tad bit disappointed! Probably had better ramen other places! The food was good but ended up becoming cold in minutes. There was a long queue to get seated, and a wait time of about 30min but the wait was not worth it, since the food was cold and arrived after 15min after getting a table! Nonetheless the food tasted average!

Great Ramen. Large portions, great broth.

Delicious food and friendly staff! My food came out fast, fresh and delicious, but I had to take a phone call and when it was done, my ramen had gotten a little cold. I apologized to the staff and asked if they could heat it back up for me as it was my fault it had gotten cold. Without skipping a beat the staff member behind the bar immediately offered to remake it. She explained they don't have the ability to reheat it but would instead make my order again because she wanted to make sure I got to enjoy my ramen while it was fresh and hot. I can't say enough kind things about this location. When it comes to amazing ramen and the people who keep things running at this location, both are 5 stars in my book.

Local Fave! ❤️ (Trust me, I'm from here lol) You will get quick service, by the best people. Order the OL School! 😎 It's the BEST! ❤️

Cool little spot with great Ramen!

A bit too busy, and loud, but the food is outstanding

First time here and the food was incredible. Ashlyn, Beth and May did a great job suggesting the best ramen and drinks. Worth the hype. 10/10 would recommend.

Mae, Beth, and Ashlyn were AWESOME! The food was phenomenal and service could not have been better for my friends bday. Yall made her night perfect. Thank you and we’ll be sure to come back ☺️

Jay took such good care of me — truly went above and beyond, for a mistake that was 100% my fault, and still brought me fresh food. Spectacular. One of my top 5 Austin spots forever. ❤️

Was my first time here and no one explained how their specific system works. They fill the restaurant in waves. That group eats & leaves. The next wave of customers can come inside. This means you may be outside for 40 minutes until it’s your line’s turn. The ramen was nice. 👍

Austin has a wonderful selection of ramen and Japanese food, but Ramen Tetsu-ya might do it best. The flavor is genuine and smooth making you wish you never see the bottom of the bowl. It's like a culinary vacation to Japan. The only drawback is the limited seating, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Try the Miso Hot or the classic Tonkotsu for the best of the best. Honestly, just pick something on the menu for the best of the best.

When we arrived, the line is super long. And there are lots of four people tables sitting with only two people. I checked with one of the waitress if they can split the four people table into two. The waitress said to me rudely that because that’s their table. Such an idiot answer. If there are no people waiting, of course. But the line is almost to the door, could you be less stubborn and be more flexible, kindly check with the customers if they don’t mind split the table for the people who are waiting. Anyway it’s their way to do the business, but as a customer, I don’t think they are really on the customer side. They even don’t want to give a try. And that rude waitress, hope life will teach you what is pilot, especially if you are in the service industry.

Music and Ramen was delizziozoo!

I went yesterday ( Wednesday) around 8 pm at this location, the music was extremely loud that it seems as though you are in a bar. I requested for it to be turned down a bit, it was better but still quite loud for a restaurant setting. The food was very good.

This ramen spot has a very cute atmosphere with option to sit indoor and outdoor. The ramen was very delicious with good topping/ filling options. Out of times I visited Austin this was my first time here and would definitely return. Ordered: Edamame , Gyoza, miso hot and miso not. The spicy level of the miso hot was perfect.

We went on a Wednesday around 6:15pm. The staff were very friendly and our ramen was served super fast. However, the tonkatsu ramen broth was heavily salted and not that flavorful, there were maybe 3 bites of noodles, and I honestly wasn't impressed by the pork. The spicy edamame was overcooked as well. I am hoping this was just an off day for the restaurant but I remember being blown away by the ramen years ago.

Bruuuuhh my noodle was hard and I even tip when I had to stand up there in the line to order my food. The only service was when they brought out the food from the back so next time I may have to cut their tip in half for doing half the service. Tips are getting ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind tipping but not when I have to do half of the service.

This was my first time at Ramen Tatsu-ya and my first time having proper ramen, and it was so, so worth it. I had the Miso-Not-So-Spicy, with added parmesan and the spice bomb on the side, so I could adjust my level of spice. It was delicious! I am so glad I have leftovers, because I'm not ready to say goodbye to that delicious, delicious broth... Also had the sugar dog cocktail, which was tasty and refreshing.

I have loved coming here for the past 10 years. The food and service have always been great. Tonight, was an experience above and beyond. As a working mom, things can get hectic. And in my mad frenzy to get dinner for my family, I accidentally placed my order for the wrong location. Reece, the manager, was incredibly gracious - even with a full restaurant, he remade our order with a smile. Exceptionally kind. After 20 years in restaurant management, I understand the 1001 things that have to happen just right to create that magical experience each day for your customers. I can tell you that Reece and his team are doing that here. (Even the bathrooma were spotless.) Keep up the amazing work - you made our night!!! Wishing you all the very best .

Got some good ramen with good friends, and it was a good experience! The food was on the higher end of the RQS (Ramen Quality Spectrum) and the person who took our order was helpful in recommending what to get. I went with a #2, I cannot recall exactly what was in it but it was delicious! I would describe this meal as “good til the last slurp.”

Great ramen location with great food and friendly staff!

My boys and I love it here. Miso - Hot and OG what we order yes we recommend

Best place to eat ramen noodles in Austin Texas

Always amazing and delicious. Nuskool is the bomb!

Loved their vegan tofu ramen. OMG it was so delicious.

Everything about this place is amazing. Food is DELICIOUS. Atmosphere here can get loud, but it's a vibe! The staff is very nice. Definitely need to check out if you haven't been here.

I really love this place. I know the ramen snobs think less of me, but oh well, I also like Olive Garden for lasagna. 😝

Wow! Deeeelicious. Fabulous Ramen, Karaage and Edamame. Love the creative/industrial decor. Service was friendly and low key. Arrived around 1pm on a Thursday, so no wait.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is a must-visit for ramen lovers. Their bowls are packed with authentic flavors and hearty portions of noodles and toppings. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a great spot to slurp up some delicious noodles with friends.

I’ve come here a lot, but recently it’s gone downhill. I’m definitely getting less food in my meals and I always get the same thing. I was just here and I got what feels like half the noodles I used to get, and the chashu was a little overcooked. Really sad, I recommend just going to jinya if you want your moneys worth. For $18, the OG plus an extra egg and a spicy bomb, I didn’t even fill my stomach. And I don’t usually have that large of an appetite :/ Honestly, I thought it was a fluke because last time I came here I also got a smaller portion than usual. I think they are just participating in shrinkflation at this point and i don’t think I’ll be returning.

The hostess was really hostile.

Got sour throat after eating the ramen. Very greasy broth. Not recommended. Gloomy ambiance. Staff rushing between tables, makes it a little uncomfortable.

Wonderful how the Asian hostess out front treats people of Indian descent. Asked me to wait outside in the cold while she let all the white folks in. Amazing hospitality!

Delicious soup. Consistently the best ramen in town. Always fast and friendly.

Enjoyed the Ramen, including its flavor profile and options available. The ambience had a good vibe and the staff was friendly

I had the OG and my husband had the Mi So Hot Tonkotsu with a spice bomb. I ate the entire bowl. It was delicious.