Michi Ramen is a solid ramen spot in Austin. The interior definitely has that classic Austin vibe, casual and laid back. I got the Sapporo ramen. The broth was rich, heavy, and pretty comforting. It tasted similar to a lot of ramen spots around Austin, nothing super unique but still good. They serve it with a slice of butter on top which makes it extra creamy but also makes it feel a little too heavy if you try to finish all the broth. Service is pretty self serve with ordering and water, but it is simple and efficient. The ambiance is relaxed and casual, easy place to just sit down and eat without overthinking it.quite read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cons - restroom sink is slow, door is hard to close. Staff was nice and prompt. They have a bunch of options for ramens. read more

11:30 pm hungry and wanted ramen. Saw this place. Ordered and very nice Humble and beautiful restaurant, service was excellent and nice for such late hours. Food was simple and delicious. 100% great ramen spot. read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo Ramen Takoyaki (6) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I just love a big bowl of yummy ramen from this location. There is plenty of parking, and you can get it to go. We each had our favorite version of broth and protein. Mine was regular michi, chicken with egg. We also ordered edemame as a side. I had their Assam milk tea, which was just perfect. He liked it so much he had to order some for himself. Sorry, no free refills, lol. I really do need to come back more often! read more

Michi Ramen - michi with medium broth and ajitama - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

See,.it can all be so simple. I pay and get to choose what I want ! I've been eyeing this spot for a WHILE. It definitely has the late night, tucked away, and fun feel . The parking lot is small, but I was able to park with no problem. The menu is simple, but has tons of options. I got the michi and tons of toppings. I love having options so I can customize my dish to my liking. My toppings are pictured below. I took a taste of the broth first and wow whoo hooo amazing bursts of flavor!. My ramen was so flavor, I barely needed the chicken! The service was friendly and I didn't have to wait long despite so many take out orders. I dined in to get the full experience. This ramen was delicious. I highly recommend and will most definitely be back. read more

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My co-worker was going out to lunch at Michi with some folks and he asked me if I wanted to tag along. Head out of the office for some food? Count me in! It's in a pretty nondescript building and their sign is in front of an outdoor patio that's covered. I wouldn't have known they were open from the front door. We walked in and the space was subdivided-it seemed like they converted part of it into a small Japanese style convenience store and then there was the restaurant side, which was just seating; not sure if you could have just bought snacks and had a seat at the table. Ordering was done at the counter, I got their namesake ramen with chashu with kaedama, extra noodles and a peach iced tea from their cooler. My dish arrived and there was no additional noodles on the side. Which made me wonder if my kaedama was actually included or not. I got their strongest broth for an additional upcharge and it wasn't as rich as I thought it would be. I really want that stewed in, potent, in your face porkiness but I didn't get it, it was good but not as flavorful. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

After some meh ramen, we walked about eight steps next door to check out a vintage store (this matters). The parking is a narrow alley, and both sides are for Michi Ramen. As we came out, a private parking enforcement guy was charging a couple $100 to remove a boot. They told us they had parked for Michi but stepped into the vintage store for just a minute before going in. Heads up: if you park here, go straight into the restaurant. Even a quick stop next door can get your car booted--and it'll cost you $100 to remove it. read more

A small ramen shop that serves classic Japanese ramen flavors for a decent price. I had the classic michi ramen and it came with a large bowl of noodles, a lot of vegetables, and nice slices of pork belly. Nothing crazy to write home about here but the food was decent for the price. Overall, it is not a bad food option for someone looking to satisfy their ramen cravings! read more

Michi Ramen - Michi - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

No bar. Order at the counter restaurant. There is a small parking lot to the left of it. Food came out fast. Favorite was the burnt ends but very salty. Also really like the friend octopus balls. Kimchi had a kick to it read more

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Ramen Tatsu-Ya is extremely good. All the fuss about Ramen Tatsu-Ya can make you forget that Michi Ramen is kind of amazing. Yeah - you have to eat in a quonset hut. After a while you stop noticing, but that is not a plus. But the ramen really is the stuff of dying and going to heaven. Your world has choices. read more

I am Japanese. This was legitimately close to a real ramen experience that I've had in awhile. Especially the half boiled marinated egg!! Ugggh, so good, I'll be thinking about it for a while! read more

his place nails it -- rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and toppings that are actually worth talking about. You can tell they care about the details. One of Austin's best ramen spots, no doubt. read more

I'm pretty sure the staff here doesn't know their own recipes, let alone how to cook in general. I've eaten here 4 times in the last 4 months and it has been "meh" every time. Any dishes with whole chunks of meat (IE: karaage, curry, etc.) Is severely overcooked and bland. The ground meats are cooked better but still severely bland, and underseasoned. Every single time I have eaten here I got the takoyaki, and twice u got okonomiyaki fries, once the hot dogs. Every single time they were missing all the toppings their menu lists. Im actually shocked at how consistent they are with just not putting everything on your plate. Remember. The price of your food was calculated assuming everything is put on there, they are actively scamming you. Twice I ordered a rice bowl and got just.. a side of karaage with no rice or toppings. Again, scammed. The only thing that I recommend from here is the korokke, and even then it's pretty bland, and the okonomiyaki sauce has been a different color, consistency, and taste every time I've been here, which is.. very odd. Summary: food is extremely bland, meat is tough and dry, and you have to pay extra for seasoning, and they don't even put all the ingredients you paid for in the dish most of the time. read more

Michi Ramen - Takoyaki that is missing the toppings/seasoning, which gives it half its flavor. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered the Karaage Don (Chicken) bowl. It was huge! I was expecting a moderately sized lunch, but it filled me up and I actually had leftovers. It tasted great, the only thing I could suggest is to make the chicken pieces a tad smaller/chopped smaller instead of the 5-6 palm sized pieces I got, just because it was a bit difficult to eat rice and chicken at the same time. The cashier was super sweet but to the point, they have free water set out if you'd like some! I went in at around 3 pm, and the shop was empty. The door was a little difficult to find because it shares space with a taco truck, but I was able to figure it out! read more

This hole in the wall, late night Ramen spot has quickly become my guilty pleasure! I am one of those people that find what I like and will get the same thing every time. But that's only after seriously judging the menu and deciding, which of the ingredients in a particular dish will feed all of my fancies. The staff here are extremely kind, offering suggestions and upgrades along the way. The food is ready fast and the place is always the perfect amountof busy yet chill! read more

The meat is always juicy and the broth is flavorful, but it's on the pricier side for ramen... plus i don't like how they cook the egg, it's not runny and gooey. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Don't let the abandoned look on the outside of this establishment to run you off. The food was great. I have to be super careful of my diet and Ramen is not on that list because of the soy in most dishes. The server tried to comfort me on no soy in a couple of their broths (it tasted way too yummy to be chicken broth only). The dish I had (chicken broth) was amazing. Makes me disappointed in regular Ramen from a package, The runny egg could have been cooked a tad bit more but other than that tiny complaint, it was amazing. My husband liked his dish also but the "lean" pork was too dry for his taste. When I found Michi, they claim that their chicken and beef broth doesn't have any soy items in it. So, I decided to give it a try... the worst I could have is stomach problems, so why not?, So far is been 35 minutes and I'm still not sick. I'm thinking their claim was spot on and I'm glad I tried it. Ambience - it's very dim in the dining area. The outside of the restaurant has not been taken care of so it looked closed/abandoned. read more

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Miserable dining experience. This location shouldn't be permitted to operate for indoor dining. It is uncomfortably hot with minimal fans, air conditioning, or ventilation. Also, there is a strange unpleasant sewage smell. There were multiple flies that were very disruptive and persistent. I ordered the michi ramen with diced chicken and a soft boiled egg. The soup was okay but not as rich or creamy as preferred. I also had matcha mochi. It seemed like it was in the freezer for quite some time. The conditions of the restaurant overshadowed my dining experience. I would have much preferred ramen from a different restaurant. A restaurant with better ramen, actual air conditioning, less bugs, and no smell. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I tried Michi Ramen's vegetarian ramen and I was very pleasantly surprised! I usually get a Shoyu broth whenever I order ramen so I was nervous when getting the Miso broth. I feel like vegetarian ramen can sometimes be bland, but this one was honestly so good. It was full of flavor and even my boyfriend that doesn't like veggies agreed. I am also not a huge cabbage person and thought about asking to get it without. But I am really glad I tried it. The flavors were unlike any I've had in ramen before and complemented the noodles really well. I also didn't mind the tofu skin which I hadn't tried before. My only food critique is that I would've loved if the ramen came with a marinated egg. The building does look a little run down and the service was decent. I think that the food makes up for it. If you're looking for a good vegetarian ramen or just yummy ramen in general, I would recommend Michi Ramen! read more

I really want it to be good because it's close to my house. But it isn't. I dont know why i go back. The ramen itself is ok, anything else on the menu is quite bad. It doesnt really feel like a real restaurant, it's always confusing and it feels like no one is there. It's not a nice place to be at. At this point I'm starting to wonder if it's a front. Usually theres no one visibly working, and you have to ring the buzzer multiple times until someone will come and help. read more

The ramen has a very good flavor profile. I wouldn't categorize it as fresh-to-order, but it's pretty solid and the price is reasonable. The place feels a little divey and atmospheric but I enjoyed it very much. read more

I'm not sure what happened to this Michi Ramen location but it is the worst. The atmosphere is depressing and uninviting. The service is slow and I've only seen one person up front doing everything. So, unfortunately the service is slow and tables & the floor are not clean. Now to the main character, the food. It's kind of hard to screw up this simple dish....but...when my dish finally arrived it was lukewarm and half was warmer than the other side of the bowl signaling the dish was not fresh and was most likely reheated in a microwave. And the topper the slice pork was burnt ruining the entire dish. Well needless to say, I won't be back, as there are many other ramen shops in town. read more

Service is wonderful all of the staff are very nice never an issue with them! Food is wonderful I come back once a week to grab the Michi bowl I hard recommend. The place is always quiet and just really nice place to just be either to do homework while eating or relax by yourself. read more

Michi Ramen looks abandoned from the outside. There was parking at night available in the auto shop next to the restaurant. My friends and I were disappointed by our experience here. We ordered the Michi, which is their classic ramen bowl. It says the choice of meat is included, but we found out later they charged $1 extra for pork belly, which was not indicated on the menu. They also charged $1 for chili oil! Most restaurants like this have the chili oil bottle ready to use on the table. The ramen was fine, but there were definitely not enough noodles for the price. The lighting was dim inside. read more

Michi Ramen - Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've given this review a lot of thought because I don't believe in leaving reviews that are sub five stars without constructive criticism. For context, I do know how to make my own ramen broths. And I come from an area in California known for very high quality ramen. My husband got the dipping ramen. I got one of the more basic ramens. My ramen arrived completely foamy. When I flagged down the waitress to ask why that was, apparently they're using some sort of hand mixer to mix the broth. That's a huge red flag to me because a really good broth shouldn't have to need such aggressive mixing like that. Perhaps it was to get whatever pace they were using properly mixed but again, I have never been to a ramen establishment that needed such an aggressive shaking of a broth. It was also a little bit too salty but other than that, the meat tasted great. The broth would have tasted great if it wasn't a little overseasoned. The meat and my husband's dish was well prepared and had a nice barbecue flavor. However, after all is said and done, we paid almost $40 for ramen that was okay and he didn't improvement as far as technique is concerned. It seemed that other reviewers of this establishment feel the same. I suggest creating more processes regarding the expectations of a good quality broth. This is Austin. There are a lot of new food establishments popping up every day and there is simply too much competition here for us to waste another $40 on ramen, when we can get an even better ramen at Blue Fin Sushi for less money. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I never leave reviews to start off but this was a place I ve been wanting to try for along while now. So I stopped in and got 5 min before 11am to dine in. Unfortunately after waiting till 10 after to place my order because of some grab guy had a pick up and walked right passed me as I was waiting to order. Finally got my order placed, so went to get some water from the self serve station when it was completely empty. Asked if I could get some water when I got my order. He mentioned he was about to fill it up. I ate my meal for 15 min. Never filled it up, by then if Y'all have had Ramen it's salty and water is needed. Left with never seeing a cup of water. Never again. read more

My wife and I went here for a date night and were sadly disappointed by the whole experience. The restaurant itself looks very worn down and wasn't inviting at all. The person who took our order didn't seem too interested in being there either and seemed annoyed at any questions we had. The food itself was sub par at best and the only stand out was the takoyaki. While it was a bit overcooked, it wasn't to the point where it was foul tasting and there was a good amount of sauce. We also tried the burnt ends for pork and chicken which were swimming in a literal pool of grease. They were also doused in a heavy amount of salt and were practically inedible. My wife got ramen as well but it was mediocre at best. read more

No just no lol $12 unseasoned ramen I could have made myself for $2. It was also hot as hell inside it just was so unpleasant all around. read more

Michi Ramen - Summer cold noodles - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wrong order, meat tasted bad, all around bad. Go to Ramen Tatsu ya or something atleast better. This was disappointing.

The broth is super thick with strong katsuobushi flavor! The noodles are flat kinda like linguine which is odd but it's nicely cooked and chewy. The ajitama and onsen eggs are good (yes I need two eggs im an egg lover) the charshu are nicely grilled and standard toppings with wood ear mushroom scallion and seaweed. Service is nice. However, the ambiance is very poor. Not because that it locates in a supermarket, but the bathroom stench that permeates the place. There are flies flying around too and the self service utensils don't look that clean. Hope they can improve on that. read more

Michi Ramen - Dipping ramen w ajitama and onsen egg - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food 2/5 Aftermath 1/5 Got their signature Ramen for $11 Noodles were AL Dante,Pork nice char but not tender. Broth is fine: kinda boring a little chili flakes if they offered would be perfect. Bowl came out fast and was great hot if you wanted to eat in your car. if my nose starts running when I eat a ramen, thats a physical indicator it was good, no running nose but other running things later :( read more

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Feels like it's on the brink of total shutdown. Got a seaweed salad and ramen... It was really not good.

Walked in just now and there's a strong sewage smell in the restaurant. There was only one party sat and they were laying down on the bench. I can't review the food, but the smell alone was too much and I had to walk out. Also, nobody came to help and there were several parties waiting. We stuck around for a few minutes but then left and got food at the food truck next door. read more

They are OPEN for dining in! I really wanted to give it another shot so I came back to try the hot-right-out-of-the-kitchen experience and it was pretty good! Food was tasty, we got calamari salad, michi ramen and sapporo ramen. I have to give them the praise for this menu setup because it makes sense, it gave people choice for what they enjoy and what they don't want to get charged for. I love that now I can choose to get pork belly instead of ground pork, and all of the options are clearly presented in the menu (unlike the misled information on take-out apps). Staff was very helpful and attentive, it seemed that they were short of people though, so there was only 1 lady running around, but she did great! All the food we got were tasty, price was reasonable and quickly served. I took 1 star off because it seemed to me the dining room was not completely done yet. Tables were still stacked up on the other side, light was dimmed, a bit too dimmed that we couldn't really see all the ingredients in the bowl if we sit on the wrong side of the light bulb. I wish it could be lighter or the set up of tables and light can embrace each other. Other than that, I would definitely come back for more ramen! read more

I guess it's their proximity to me but I keep giving Michi a second, third, fourth, etc. chance and I keep being let down. This time was especially bad as all of my noodles were in one clump (as if they were unwrapped from a plastic wrapping already cooked) and had a congealed outline as if they had been sitting in the package forever. I would have taken a picture but I was too thrown off. I am finally saying no more to Michi. Ridiculously disappointing restaurant. read more

Michi Ramen - Meat Lover's with some much needed chili oil from my fridge! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

When it comes to ramen in austin, Best places to best. Granted, it looks like a hole in the wall. However, what it lacks in decor is that it makes up in service and excellent food. The excellent selection of ramen and appetizers is excellent. Check depending on which broth you use in. Your ramen can make or break the soup. This is not the case for this place. All the brosts are very delicious. The appetizers are very fulfilling. If I have to give a negative point for this place. Is that the daycore and location is something that needs to be greatly improved read more

Michi Ramen - At lunch waiting on my ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Deeply flavorful ... had the pork belly classic ramen... tender noodles...delicious broth. I should have asked for thai basil. We also had the fried chicken thigh pieces and they were crisp and a nice side with the ramen. Friendly and quick service. The "ambience" -- to the extent it exists at all --is super casual to the point of spartan. Michi is perfect for carrying out. Will definitely return to try other menu items. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a late lunch yesterday. Unfortunately, there were a few groups who ordered ahead of us, and one had a party of 4. We were super frustrated to have been waiting for our food for about hour, especially bc neither of us had eaten since breakfast and it was so cold inside the restaurant. The girl who took our order came around to us and apologized for the wait, and even offered us free drinks or free mochi for the trouble. While we ended up not taking her up on her offer, we really appreciated how kind she was to come up to us. Now- THE FOOD. It was by far the best ramen I have ever had. If I hadn't been so hungry coming in, I wouldn't have minded waiting an hour for our food. It was that good. I hope they work on their wait times, whether that be a staffing problem or something else. If you don't mind waiting a while for great ramen and bringing a jacket (and maybe even a blanket) I recommend stopping by! read more

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Been coming here for 5 years now and the consistent taste, quality, and the savory broth here always keeps me coming back! Michi Ramen is my favorite ramen spot in Austin as their noodles are cooked perfectly, the portions are always so generous, and the broth is the perfect blend of savory saltiness. Compared to Ramen tatsuya, which is extremely oily and salty, and Jinya, which can be expensive and skimpy on their toppings, Michi is the all-time winner! Get the Sapporo ramen which has a creamy Miso Tonkotsu broth, served regular with pork belly or lean pork. The corn/butter is so good as a topping and really brings out the light sweetness of the broth. A unique feature of this ramen shop is you can adjust the lightness of your broth from light to stout, but I always find the regular is the perfect consistency to drink down afterwards. The atmosphere is dark and moody, and pretty intimate for dates. The restaurant has a nicely decorated exterior and interior, classically Japanese, with an outdoor patio for the warmer months. There is a lot in the back for parking, which should be easy to find. Don't skip out on good ramen in Austin! Go to Michi and you'll taste the difference. read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I went in for the first time since the pandemic the other day and man... A LOT has changed, and not in a good way unfortunately :/. I'm gonna reflect on the past here for a bit in hopes that ownership sees it. Back in the day michi used to be the spot. The outside of the store was only slightly better than it is today but it almost acted as a contrast to what was inside. Inside the store was warm and welcoming. Plenty of space to seat guests, a bar for those looking for that experience, and my favorite part, a little corner with shelves full of manga. Music in the store was nice and subtle, the lights were dim, the service was good. A whole bunch of great things to be said about how the place USED to be. It was like a haven for weebs like myself. My memory was all I had of Michi, and it made me desperate to come back. Now after I've been sad to say, I don't think I'll be going back. The outside is no longer contrasting to the inside. The kitchen was moved to front of house where the bar used to be. I suspect a sort of ghost kitchen operation going on in the back (no hate, get that bread). dining space was effectively cut in half. Theres a tacky kind of store replacing a lot of the dining space which also kind of doubles as a storage space. The lights are bright, it kinda stinks in there, and the music was a hinderance to conversation at times, just overall not very welcoming. The food however was similar to my memories. I ordered the michi with thick broth, sliced pork belly, and an onsen. Seeing reviews here I probably wouldn't change my order in fear of further disappointment. All in all, I miss the old Michi. The one now is essentially the same as the one found in that one grocery store. Which is unacceptable considering its an entire store. read more