Very beautiful open concept restaurant, but wait time are insane when busy. Walked in as a group of 4 on a Saturday night with a couple of other groups ahead of us. We were told the wait time was 45 minutes with 6 parties ahead of us. The attendant didn't offer bar seating (which was interesting because the bar was empty and there's no wait time), but we asked and she said yes, she just needed to clean the area. After about 10 minutes we were seated at the bar. There was another family of four there before us and I assume they were on the waiting list. There were places in the restaurant available for them to sit, but i guess the restaurant was waiting for the other parties that signed up before them to arrive. I thought this was interesting because even after we finished our dinner, they still hadn't been seated. Usually other restaurants will tell patrons they have 10 minutes or so to make their way back to the restaurant if they still wanted to keep their place, but seeing them there made me wonder if that existed. Anyways, the ramen wasn't good. No one in our party of four liked their ramen. I'm a ramen feign and have had lots of ramen from around the US and.... This wasn't it at all. I ordered the Albacore Tataki and it was very delicious. As for the ramen not so much. I also don't like that you can't change your noodles between thick/thin. Makes me wonder if the bowls are made fresh or if they are premade. read more

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Ambiance: As soon as you walk in it smells like heaven here. There's a lively atmosphere and it's nice to see the open kitchen. Food: Tonkotsu Shio Ramen- 6.5/10 The first thing I noticed was how small the bowl was (next to IPhone 13 for reference), for $15.8 I expected a good sized bowl. I'm pretty sure they gave me the wrong ramen bowl (Yuzu shio), it was very citrusy. It's hard to rate this bc I didn't want it initially but it took so long to arrive that I didn't want to wait another 30 min for the right bowl. Not my favorite. Very light broth, noodles were thin, great egg, some veggies. Spicy tempura roll- 8.5/10 I didn't order this and it came by accident but I'm glad that it did. The soft texture of the spicy tuna on top mixed with the crunchy tempura shrimp was a great combo. Paired with a pea size of wasabi is perfect. $18. Funny this was the best thing we had and it was an accident. Spicy scallop hand roll- 7/10 It had the texture of a lobster roll sandwich, wasn't too spicy, it was good but not very memorable. $7 Afuri roll- 8/10 The fish eggs tasted great and had a great pop. The highlight of the roll. Salmon was good. For $18 and being the highlighted roll on the menu I kind of wish they made it more special, it was good but not great. Service: We sat at the bar and Jamal took care of us, he was very kind and gave us a free beer for the inconveniences. The place was absolutely packed. They took our orders quickly but the food took quite some time to arrive (especially the ramen). There was a bit of confusion with our order. We got a sushi roll we didn't order and ate it before any of us realized (they did give it to us for free). The people working here are very kind I just think they need to be a bit more organized. Parking: great there's a big lot so there's no worries there which is great. Overall I think I will be going back to my tried and true spots for ramen and sushi. read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 The interior was modern with lots of countertop seating. Open kitchen and had a glass room where you could watch them make the noodles which was cool! Service: 4/5 Our waitress was really nice and checked on us a good amount. Food came out pretty quickly too (5~10 mins). Food: Surprisingly, I actually liked the appetizers more than the ramen. - The Tuna Tartare topped with ikura came with wonton chips and was my favorite. (5/5) - The Crispy Bok Choy wasn't crispy but the flavors were good, I also love bok choy in general. Looked a little big at first but my friend and I finished it. (4/5) - Yuzu Shio Ramen was light and refreshing, perfect for if you're looking for ramen that isn't so heavy. The egg was cold though which threw us off. (4/5) - Tonkotsu Shio Ramen was a little on the heavier/oily side compared to other tonkotsu ramen ive tried but still good. (3.5/5) read more

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I got the Tonkatsu Shio. It was good. It did need a little spice so I took some of the broth from my husband's ramen bowl and mixed it in mine. If that was not an option for me, it could be a problem bc it would be bland. The broth wasn't as salty as other big ramen places and they have gluten free noodles. Those are the reasons why they are better than the others IMO. Otherwise, the taste of the ramen and broth was good. I also liked the bar seating bc I got to watch the kitchen as I ate. We got the seats at the end of the bar which I think were better because it wasn't as loud there so we were able to hear each other easily. I also got the Ube drink. It was good but a little too watery. The edamame was a little weird bc the seasoning on it tasted like it wasn't cooked. Which doesn't sound like that would be a thing but I swear that will be what you think when you eat it too. read more

Great ambiance. Quick service. Friendly staff. Fried bok choy and karaage don are highly recommended. Heights prices but still decent. read more

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Such a cool place to eat! Real Japanese ramen. You can sit and watch them cook, which was really neat. They have a no meat option which was really good. The chicken ramen was so fresh!! Service was super fast. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner and this place did not disappoint! I will say I'm not a big ramen fan, but the cold spicy dipping ramen here was good, and I also really liked that they had sushi options as well (the scallop strawberry carpaccio and chopped scallop handroll was so delicious and fresh!). The service here was also top tier, everyone was super friendly and you also get a reward for your birthday (if I remember correctly, it was $15 off!). The interior is also super nice, and I loved all the small lighting fixtures that they have as well as the open kitchen concept. read more

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Decent food...but the music choice!?!? I was there around 2pm and it played rap music...while eating the ramen, the lyrics was "stick it into the mouth of that b*tch" repeatedly... read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lunch special is great. Love the chicken karage and tonkostu tan tan. Sorry for my spelling. The service is always nice as well. The ginger ale is house made and was yummy! read more

The Afuri Roll smelled really good when it arrived due to the julienned fried leeks. I thought it was burdock since it looked so brown. The ikura and tobiko glistened. The taste of the roll is simple but flavorful. The rice is drier than what I usually see in some rolls but was still tasty. I think the amount of sesame seeds around the roll was unusual but was okay for me since I like sesame seeds. I liked the creamy citrus flavor of the Yuzu Shio ramen broth, which was just a little hot but not as hot as I expected. The thin yet meaty and fatty chashu had a nice crispy and unexpectedly sweet flavor. The bamboo was nicely cut but wouldn't be a topping I would add if I customized my own ramen. The egg half was soft and chilled. The "greens" were frisse, which was a fun and unexpected addition to the bowl. I liked taste and texture of the thin noodles. The Basque cheesecake was yummy. It tasted light and not too cheesy, which is expected of this dessert but not my experience when I've had other versions. The yuzu curd was pretty, while the candied hazelnuts were a little sweet. The staff was efficient on Grand Opening day. I sat at the bar table facing the windows, which was actually nice, even though I'm facing the walkway and parking lot. The chair was comfortable, though my backpack handles had to hang off the arms. A bag hook should be added. I recommended this place to coworkers, and they really liked some parts of the menu. I didn't pay close attention to how there are no substitutions allowed and that the customization ramen only has one broth, which would have been helpful to them. The water doesn't taste any better than normal, even though it looks pretty in the bottle. The chopstick style is a little bulkier than expected but held up to the ramen. The torii gate on one side of the bowl was unexpectedly cute since another view was of mountains. Parking lot isn't too small for the different businesses that share it. read more

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As a Japanese-American who has been to Japan several times, Alfuri is awesome! The Tonkatsu Tantan is perfectly spicy and the ramen noodles are done to oerfection! So oishii! And get the Crispy Gyoza! read more

Afuri - Oishii! Tonkotsu Tantan! - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Favorite ramen spot in Houston!! Great staff and food never misses! The open kitchen concept is cool too!

very good vibes here!! bri was super attentive and friendly! for appetizers we just got the crispy eggs -- super yummy sauce. hazelnut tantan ramen was really good if you want a vegan option :) taro milk tea was amazing as well for a sweet drink! 10/10 recommend trying!! read more

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The dipping ramen was my favorite! It's citrusy and flavorful. I've gone twice now and can't get enough of this ramen. There's ample parking and lots of seating inside. read more

Afuri - Yuzu Tsuyu dipping ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The chicken appetizer was delicious! Ambiance is nice in this place, parking lot, good service, looks clean. read more

Afuri - Appetizer - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

my favorite was the tonkotsu shio! everything was delicious. It's our first time here and we would definitely come back! read more

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When I went it was still under soft opening so service was ramping up. Food is amazing though! Strongly recommend the Ramen Shio and all the appetizers. read more

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Ramen and karage were super good! Staff is great and our server was so sweet! We had some modification and she was more than accommodating. Cute ambiance and lots of variety. read more

First time trying afuri, very cute inside. Ramen was delicious & sushi was surprisingly fresh & great! Would definitely go back. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A very nice and clean Aesthetic on the inside and outside. The Kara-Tsuyu to me wasnt that good, but i would come back and get something else to go with the amazing Old Fashioned read more

Afuri - I got the Spicy Kara-Tsuyu and the Hot Plum Old Fashioned. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best ramen spot I've ever been to in Houston. Really clean & great service. Recommend the lunch combo

Delish! The fried chicken is so good. The server was very kind, though I can't remember her bd same at the moment.

First time here and so surprised that everything was fantastic! Tried their tonkotsu tan tan noodle, karaage, ube drink and dumplings. Also got a basque cheesecake. Everything was so so yummy!! The server was super nice and friendly!! I like their interior too very spacious and having a high ceiling:) read more

Afuri - Chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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New restaurant to the Heights area. Great food! Very clean and top notch friendly service by Alejandra. Thank you! And you must order the dessert cheesecake. Delicious! read more

What an amazing meal and the best server you can imagine!!!! ***ALEJANDRA*** super amazing! Its a most go and you will want to return. read more

Food is delicious. Had a great time at Afuri, thanks to our server Hassan. He really knew the menu inside out and helped me try something from each category. His recommendations were spot-on, and he made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable for the table. read more

This place checks all my ramen preferences: clean broth, thin noodles, and side chili oil! Had the yuzu ramen which was refreshing. Our server was also nice and helpful. Enjoyed the setup of the restaurant as you can see the food being prepared. read more

Ambiance and service was exceptional! Gyoza were the best I've ever had, perfectly fried. Ramen was good but nothing extraordinary. read more

Afuri - Top is Tonkotsu Shio and bottom Yuzu Ratan - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The Yuzu ramen is so light and delicious! I have to say, this is my new number 1 spot for Ramen in Houston. Noodles and broth are all made in house and are delicious! Service and ambiance are great as well! read more

4/5. Crispy Bak Choy is a must have. Our server Alejandra was attentive and kind ! Crispy ramen egg was delightful ! The texture of the thin noodles in the ramen was just right ! read more

I really wanted to like this place. Place is super cute. Food is not good at all. Service is good tho. Sadly, we would not come back :(

Probably one of my new top ramen spot in Houston. I highly recommend the Haselnut Tantanmen and the Kara-Tsuyu dipping ramen. Super cool, modern aesthetic with plenty of seating. The service was great as well, props to server Bri for her great attitude and manager Adam for being super charming and caring about his guests. Will be back! read more

Good food, amicable service and casual ambiance. I would come back for the deliciousness. Best tsuke men in Houston so far!

Whenever I got to the restaurant, I was not seated. I had to sit myself in the server asked did we see ourselves and I said yes because we didn't get seated in a matter of 10 to 15 minutes so then I didn't even get a glass for my water and definitely horrible customer service. Do not recommend 100% zero out of 10. We then asked the server if we if they are busy and his response was yup. read more

Loved the food, ambience and even the customer service! We got Alejandra and she was amazing, helped us navigate throughout the menu and gave us good recommendations, would definitely come back ! read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great spot, great food, great ambience and service. If you're looking for some good ramen, look no further! read more

The perfect blend of modern and traditional! The music was not too loud but caters to all kinds of listeners, interlocked with the amazing food? Well deserving of 5 stars! read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great and fun ambience with delicious food and excellent service. So happy to have tried this authentic ramen spot! read more

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This place is amazing! We've really enjoyed the atmosphere, overall vibes, friendly staff and the food. Our waitress Skylar was very attentive and great. We shared the Tonkotsu Shio ramen, crispy ramen eggs, fried chicken and a few hand rolls. My wife ordered the vegetable role because she's pregnant and it was super fresh and fulfilling. We definitely will be back! read more

I really like this place. They have tasty cocktails, flavorful ramen, nice happy hour specials, vegan options, and fast service.