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3.9 (400 reviews)
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Erin D.

A great experience, the pods are very quant and inviting, the service is good very helpful and informative on the menu options, the ramen was super tasty and flavorful.

With the sauce
Alan S.

A friend of mine wanted to try this place for lunch today and I'm always game for something new. The honeycomb interior feels a little bit gimmicky but it's also kind of fun from a privacy standpoint to have your own little quasi enclosed booth. When you're ready to order you just push a call button and they come by and take your order. Interestingly there is a plug including USB ports at the table. I guess that means they expect you to hang out for a bit. Because we were trying some stuff, I had the yinyang ramen which is like two small ramen in a bowl that's putting down the middle. On one side it was a slightly spicy pork ramen with corn in a in a red broth. The other side had shrimp tempura and bamboo shoots in like a white broth. I think I like the red one better. The pork was tender and flavorful. I like the shrimp tempura on the white side, but I found the broth salty. We also had this dish that was like some sort of fried rice with an egg on top that they cut open in front of you and it's got a pork cutlet. Two different sauces, normally they just pour one on it but we wanted to try both. The browner colored sauce reminded me of like an Indian curry while the slightly red sauce reminded me of something closer to barbecue. That description doesn't really do either one Justice, I enjoyed them both. I would go back and just have the egg and rice thing for my lunch. There was also a new ramen with beef that we saw a picture of as we were leaving that looks pretty good. I look forward to hitting this place up again in the future.

(9A) Original Chicken Ramen
Daisy P.

Kyuramen has unique decor indoors with honeycomb shaped wall where your table is inside the hexagon shape. There are other seats that are enclosed with a curtain it is an intimate experience. You ask for help with service by pushing a button on the side of the table. There may be a wait time and you cannot add your name beforehand or only by putting your name down *in-person* Ramen has great flavor and noodles are thin and taste freshly made.

Honeycomb Platter
Steph D.

I've been here twice. This is definitely a little more of an upscale, unique experience. Cozy seating throughout with their fun honeycomb concept. This is an ideal date spot. The menu also has some items that you just don't see anywhere else. Yet their pricing is still very reasonable (IMHO). Located in the heart of the Bellaire Asian district. Definitely worth checking out! Plenty of free parking in a large lot.

Bethania H.

I saw this place featured on social media, and it did not disappoint! It's such a cute spot -- they really put thought into the layout, and it definitely draws people in. We were seated right away, and the service was very quick. We ordered the chicken ramen, and it was delicious. My daughter really enjoyed her food as well, which is always a win! Honestly, the highlight is just eating there -- the atmosphere makes it such a fun experience. It's definitely more than just a meal; it's the whole vibe.

Julie L.

Love this place! The honeycomb booth is super cute and somehow soundproof so you don't hear the other tables at all. each table has a button to order and pay. Service is crazy fast even during busy times. the noodles are perfectly chewy and the broth is packed with flavor. I usually don't like miso ramen but theirs in amazing. definitely will come back to try more Tokyo tonkotsu 10/10 Miso Ramen 10/10 Yakitori platter 7/10 (very salty)

Tonkotsu ramen and fried pork cutlet
Alex N.

The honeycomb design inside initially caught my attention after seeing some videos on social media. The vibe was nice and cozy inside, and seating was quick, even on a weekend. Service was very good as well. The appetizers and non-ramen dishes I tried were great. Fluffy and flavorful omurice and tender, crispy tonkatsu. The ramen is what most would come for, and it was very good as well. I do wish the amount of toppings would've been more generous, but that seems to be a reoccurrence in most ramen places I've been to. I definitely had to get an extra order of chashu pork, which added to the already higher-end price point. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and another ramen spot to add to my ever expanding rotation.

Vanessa Z.

The honeycomb seating was what initially drew me to this ramen place. We don't see a lot of ramen places in Chinatown, so it was exciting to hear about their opening. We didn't try this place until recently due to long lines in the past. We both ordered number 1 - Tokyo Tonkotsu Shoyu, one with black garlic and the other white garlic, for flavor comparison. The black garlic made the broth more fragrant while the white garlic flavor was more subtle. The flavor of the broth was rich, meat was tender, and ingredients were fresh. I do enjoy thin ramen noodles but prefer a different kind/texture. The cherry blossom dessert was delicious and refreshing! Staff was attentive and professional. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here!

Briana J.

Date night done right. My husband and I checked out Kyuramen in Houston on a Saturday evening and honestly? Worth every minute of the wait. We waited about 25 minutes, which felt very reasonable given the time and day. They don't take reservations unless your party is over six, but the flow was smooth and well-organized. Based on availability, you can choose between eating in a hive-style booth or a private room, we opted for the private booth and absolutely loved it. The setup is chef's kiss: curtains that fully close, a button to call your server, and excellent soundproofing. Even though the booths are back-to-back, you can't see or hear anyone else. It felt intimate, cozy, and intentionally designed for conversation perfect for a date night. I ordered the Flank Steak Ramen (a special at the time we went) which came with a choice of a custom deck of playing cards or a tote bag (fun touch!), a Chicken Bao Bun, and Thai Iced Tea. FIRST OF ALL hands down the best Thai tea I've ever had. Balanced, creamy, not overly sweet. My husband had the Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, a Pork Bao Bun, and the House-made Lemonade (refreshing with a subtle cucumber twist that elevated it beyond a standard lemonade). Every bite was flavorful, rich, and thoughtfully prepared. The ramen was deeply comforting without being heavy, and the bao buns were soft, pillowy, and perfectly filled. For dessert, we shared the Matcha Tiramisu and let me just say, that decision was immediately regrettable . It was smooth, not too sweet, and beautifully balanced with the matcha. I was already planning my own order for next time. Beyond the food, the service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt elevated without being pretentious. This is absolutely a place I want to come back to, whether for another date night or when friends are visiting. Thoughtful design, excellent food and drinks, and a calm, intimate atmosphere make Kyuramen a standout in Houston's dining scene. Would happily return (and not share dessert next time).

Pork Tonkatsu Omurice
Linda T.

Compare to their Massachusetts location, this location is much more esthetically pleasing to the eyes starting from in front of their door to inside. I didn't have to wait on a Friday lunch time. As I was leaving, I noticed the wishing tree towards the back and I wished I would have at least ask if I can write something to hang up there. Perhaps, next time or someone let me know if you can. Servers are friendly and I felt bad that they had to go up and down the stairs, carrying all those stuff with tiny steps. #1 Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen - I got it with black garlic for an extra $1. The ramen itself was okay. It wasn't the best I haver ever had but not the worst. Broths is not bad. I didn't taste much garlic as black garlic supposed to have a more potent taste to it compare to their white garlic. Ramen itself has a slight chew texture. Also, I drink the whole thing and got to the bottom of the bowl to only get a "thank you" in Japanese. lol. If you're lucky, you can get a free ramen bowl. Good luck! Pork Tonkatsu Omurice Combo - got this with curry sauce and Amazing Lemonade. Amazing Lemonade is delicious and refreshing! Highly recommend if you like lemonade with cucumbers. You can actually taste the cucumbers. Curry sauce is delicious with soft fluffy omuirce and side of fried chicken. Pour curry sauce over it, *chefs kiss.* rice and pork was perfectly cooked. It's not dry but not extremely moist rice either. Just right. To me, prices are moderate. Maybe slightly higher than other places but you're also paying for the ambiance. At least it's not one of those places that's just for all ambiance. The drinks and food are not bad and worth it. It's definitely a unique restaurant.

Linh T.

Kyuramen is the only restaurant I know of that serves this style of soft fluffy omurice in the Houston area. I love the interior decors, and their service has always been good. I've been going to them since they first opened. I've never had an issue with the wait times, even on the weekends, but that's because I don't always choose to sit inside the honeycomb booths. I have eaten both in person and to-go so many times, and their quality has always been consistent. Their menu has changed since they first opened, and they've added more options to their menu since. I've tried most of their menu over the years, but my favorites are definitely the Pork Tonkatsu Omurice with curry sauce, the Black Garlic Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen, the Okonomiyaki, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Jelly, and the Thai Iced Tea. I really love how their ramen broths are flavorful but not salty, and their pork tonkatsu is fluffy, crispy, and easily my favorite out of everywhere else I've tried. For their omurice, the fried rice is okay (a bit light on the chicken), and I prefer the curry sauce (light but flavorful) over the demiglace (a bit bland). Okonomiyaki is one of my favorite Japanese dishes, and this one from Kyuramen is delicious, saucy, and flavorful. I love their Thai Iced tea because it's not too sweet and goes well with the foods, and their Japanese Cherry Blossom Jelly is so refreshing and not too sweet. The price range here is a bit higher than typical ramen places around town, but the experience and foods are definitely worth it. Photos are from my various trips.

Shin chan!!!
Anastasia V.

Although the interior of this Kyuramen location is so beautiful, the ramen itself is pretty standard. I absolutely love the giant honeycomb that you can sit in and the Shin Chan decor at the host desk! During this visit, I was sat in the booths that have little curtains for privacy, which I also thought was a nice touch perfect for two chismosas/gossips (like my friend and I) catching up over ramen. I got the Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, which I thought was just okay. The flavor of the broth was nothing special in comparison to other spots I've been to. I did enjoy the tenderness of the pork chashu. Honestly, "mid" just comes to mind when I think of this bowl of ramen. The flavor was okay but it was good enough that I ate the whole bowl and felt satisfied.. This spot has the buttons where you can call the servers over to your table which is one of my favorite things a restaurant can have. Regardless, the servers were so sweet and would check up on us periodically to make sure we were satisfied with our meal.

Matcha tiramasu
Maria A.

Went for dinner around 7pm. It's in Asia town so tons of options around. No reservations accepted. We were able to sit in the honeycomb booths. Kinda cool but very uncomfortable. Their is no back to rest against because it slants away. The atmosphere is cute but nothing to rave about. They have private eating areas with curtains. There is a call button anytime you need a server. The ramen was average. My friend got the pork belly ramen and it had at least 18 million cupfuls of bonito flakes. She scooped out 3 plate fulls. Not great. I had the vegetable ramen with veggie broth. Tasted a little bland. The matcha tiramisu was good. The cherry blossom jelly was interesting. The ramen was mediocre. Probably won't go back again.

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Excellent ramen! I dropped by during lunch and got the Tonkotsu Spicy which came with 5 pieces of…read morechashu, mushroom, ground pork, bean sprouts, and cashews. The chashu was tender, the broth was somehow rich but light, and the noodles were the perfect texture. Everything was executed perfectly. I customized the spice to hot and it was actually pretty hot, so be warned!! For the lunch combo, I added the pork chashu with rice for additional $4 which was pretty flavorful but not sure I'd get again. Overall, the portions were pretty filling! Ambiance was really good and felt like I was in Japan (but more spacious). Only one waiter but service was good.

Ramen gachi I'm on a…read morequest to find the best tonktosu ramen! Unfortunately this isn't the one, but it's still a great bowl! Service: immediate. Friendly. One waitress served everyone in the restaurant while I was there. She was speedy in taking and delivering orders. She seemed very nice! Food: ordered Tonkotsu Gachi and my mom ordered the yuzu. Food arrived very quickly, though we ordered no appetizers. The tonkotsu broth was rich and velvety in texture, but more like a mild umami in flavor. The chashu pork was pale, but melt in your mouth buttery and bursting with savory pork goodness! The marinated egg wasn't brought up to temperature with the broth -- a little cooler than room temperature, with a medium oozy yolk. It felt like the marinade penetrated all through to the yolk -- it was great! I welcomed the novel choice to use red onion over the usual scallions. It was a nice touch of color and brought in that bright, juicy onion flavor that I crave. Noodles were perfect texture. Not too hard or mushy. This bowl feels made to focus on the broth and flavor and not so much an instagram post. Delicious!! My only complaint was a very very very slight bitterness in the background. I couldn't pin where it was coming from. Maybe that's a risk of simmering bones for so long. I'll keep this short because I couldn't just eat my moms bowl... The Yuzu shio broth was clearer, with bright, citrusy, and savory body. The bamboo shoots were golden (grilled?) with a little snap to it. Reminds me of a king oyster mushroom. This is really a unique broth and I haven't had anything like it. You should definitely try it! Restaurant: clean, neat, every table literally has its place /orientation. Deep wood furniture, honeyed lighting, and dark window shades give the restaurant a cozy chic ambience despite visiting around noon. Good food, great service. Great prices. Large portions.

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My first time trying here and it went better than I expected!…read more All the appetizers that I ordered were super delicious, but a personal favorite is the Spicy Chili Wonton. I had the Spicy Tonkatsu Beef Rib and it was a nice ramen to try. The portion size is generous with so much noodles and broth. The beef rib was so tender and fatty. The only thing I'd say is although the ramen broth was delicious, there is basically no toppings. You're eating noodles and the beef rib, oh and half of an egg. The staff there were kind. If you're not in the mood to wait for seating next door at Mensho, this would definitely be a good alternative.

Very disappointing on this visit…read more Do NOT go here if you don't like to wait. The restaurant is very small, and unfortunately, they don't seem to manage their seating arrangements very well. Our party was 4 adults and 2 kids, ages 7 and 2. We weren't offered the option of splitting into two tables to accommodate us sooner, which we would have gladly done, especially with two young children. What made the wait even frustrating was watching a few parties of 4, along with parties of 3 and 2 who arrived after us, get seated before us. Our party could have been separated into two tables, but we weren't offered that option. When we asked about it, the waitress gave us an unpleasant look as we explained how long we had been waiting and said that we would have preferred the option to split our party rather than continue waiting. Her reaction made us feel uncomfortable for expressing a reasonable concern. We were also told they wanted to make their customers happy, but from our perspective, the seating process just didn't feel well organized. Service was also extremely slow. Between waiting for a table, waiting for our food, and dining, our total time there was about 2.5 HOURS. That's simply too long for a casual meal with two young kids. Customer service was nice during our first visit, but unfortunately, it seems to have diminished in a very short time. The food was okay, but not enough to make up for the overall experience. Cleanliness also needs attention. The restroom was not well kept and had a foul smell, which added to our disappointment. We were also charged an automatic 20% gratuity for our party of 4 adults and 2 children. I understand restaurants may have gratuity policies for certain party sizes, but considering the wait and level of service we experienced, it was disappointing. Our first visit was much better, which is why we returned. Unfortunately, this visit did not live up to that first experience. Hopefully they improve their seating process, speed and consistency of service, and cleanliness.

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Toyori - Sauce caddy at each table.

Sauce caddy at each table.

Toyori - Takoyaki Octopus Balls/章魚燒

Takoyaki Octopus Balls/章魚燒

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Iza Robata•Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen

Iza Robata•Ramen

4.4(81 reviews)
20.2 mi
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Pleasantly surprised by this place! There isn't much up on 249/ spring~ish area…read more Dishes: Spicy tuna poke bowl - good amount of tuna for the price. Tasted fresh, plenty of condiments and the right amount of sauce. Comes with avocado, cucumber, seaweed, lettuce. I think for price point its quite good. Presentation was great but that bowl was way too stuffed. Difficult to even attempt to mix so pick your poison I suppose. Would have liked a bigger bowl / taller bowl so I could mix it honestly 72 hour beef spicy miso ramen - 48 hour pork bone worth with miso, beef chashu , bamboo, sweet corn, green onion, kikurage, and a soft boiled egg - I was impressed! I'm quite harsh on ramen especially after visiting most of the ramen shops here in Houston. I found this dish to be quite different which is a great compliment! Most ramen places source pretty much the same broth packets and all honestly mix in with each other in my opinion. This was uniquely more different and I enjoyed it! Plenty of flavor, great serving amount, I tried the non spicy (had the spice on side) and tried my friend's spicy (spice mixed in with broth in it's entirety) and can say the spicy one was great. Would recommend this dish! Overall I was pleasantly happy with this place and would go again!

I should've ordered the ramen, I should've ordered the ramen. I should've ordered the ramen…read more Instead I came in blind to ensure I did not commit the cardinal sin of grocery shopping next door while hungry. I proceeded to enjoy a very strong whiskey flight (which means a lot coming from me), a seaweed salad that was a bit too crunchy or stiff, ikrua don, crab croquette and some admittedly super sticky, gummy, shrimp dumplings...like would not separate from the steamer paper sticky. While the offerings were not my cup of tea, the place is beautifully decorated and seems to fill up around dinner service so it may be worth the stop if you're in the area. Everyone was very nice and I always appreciate a spot offering jellyfish, takowasa, and takoyaki in Cypress. Next time I'll try the ramen, and hopefully report back with a new perspective, fingers crossed.

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Iza Robata•Ramen - Wall art

Wall art

Iza Robata•Ramen - Whiskey flight

Whiskey flight

Iza Robata•Ramen - Furikake sweet potato fries

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Kyuramen - Houston - ramen - Updated October 2026

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