First time at Michi..loved the noodles. Compared to Tatsuya, the ambience is different but I love the noodles here better and you have more options. Noodles at Tatsuya is the egg noodle where as at Michi you have your typical ramen noodle (what you would see in packages). To me that's ramen! Great service! Can get busy in a weekend night! read more

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

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I like the fact I can count on this establishment to serve the menu items in a consistent way. I can count on the flavor to be exactly like it was at my last visit. I'm always feel comfortable knowing I will have a large portion and will feel full after the mean. I know these are little things but these things matter to me. There is a certain predictability associated with this place. I think I found my new comfort food. This time around I ordered the Sapporo my oldest daughter ordered the veggie and my youngest daughter ordered the Texas Ramen. Everyone was happy and content with what they had chosen everybody finish their bowl and we walked away happy we had visited. I noticed the table next to me ordered them for veggies and I was so jealous and I plan to order it next time. That's the only problem with this restaurant there's so many yummy things to try but the portions are so plentiful you just cannot order half the menu you'll never finish it. So when I return I'm going to try a different Ramen. I'm going to get the tempura veggies and maybe even the squid salad. I've seen others order that as well and it looks completely delicious. When you place you order be sure to try one of the cool beers and or the green tea to drink. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The reviews made me hesitant but it was a good experience. The staff was very friendly and the food came in a timely manner. Dip noodle: The broth was a lot thicker and richer then a normal ramen broth. It was a bit salty but I've had saltier broths. The noddles lost its softness after a while but that's expected since they weren't covered with sauce. Mochi: If you like Mochi with thick skin I would not get these since skin was thinner then most. The ice cream were good and had strong tastes. Takoyaki: It was crispy but there wasn't a lot of octopus. It was ok but not the best I've had. read more

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We had the lucky opportunity to visit Michi for a yelp event, and just this weekend we decided to return for a delicious bowl of ramen. At the yelp event I had tried the veggie and my fiancé had the meat lovers. This visit, I tried the Sapporo with pork belly and my fiancé has the Texas but subbed the broth for miso. Now we are no ramen experts but we have really enjoyed our food and experiences here! We have always had friendly service, and our food has always been flavorful, filling, and delicious! read more

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Ordered the jungle for delivery via doordash and it was amazing. Spicy and flavorful, just what I needed when recovering from a cold.

Casual doesn't fit the description: grungy and dirty is more fitting to be honest. This place felt a little filthy and the service was about as casual as you can make it. Server dropped off food while carrying a conversation across the floor to the kitchen or staff. Wth? Not sure how this place is still open. Far better options to choose for ramen. Food was ok; not much flavor in the broth; noodles were under cooked. Not terrible but not, "this is good". I read an article on what chefs look for in restaurant they go to and a chef described what he/she would expect depending on the type of place. It read, if a place is fine dine, He/she would expect the bathroom to be immaculate. If it's casual, expect the bathroom to be spotless. This place? Man, their bathroom is f*#@ing disgusting. What does the kitchen look like then? How about the care for the food? I felt like a Kitchen Nightmare kind of episode... read more

Hey, the ramen here isn't too bad. Pricey, as you must pay extra for an egg and also a chili sauce that leaves much to be desired, but pricey seems to be the trend in Austin. The takoyaki was good, but I felt like the pieces of squid inside were obnoxiously small. The pork belly lacked flavor which I find odd, but overall I would come back. Also, I really wish the southern location had a sit down restaurant or at least serves takoyaki. read more

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

I ordered the Sapporo with regular broth, pork belly, onsen egg, ginger, and garlic, but overall, my ramen did not have much taste. I thought it was a bit bland, even when adding the ginger, garlic, and chili powder they have on each table. The broth itself could use more flavor. Another time I went, I chose the build your own and added pork belly. The pork belly was basically all fat and I couldn't eat it. What I would come here for is their $3 sake carafes on Wednesdays. I don't think you'll find that much sake for that cheap anywhere else in Austin! read more

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

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I drove by here a few times and it looked totally legit from the outside, being close to 99 ranch, 85 degrees, and other Asian places so finally I decided to stop by. Going in, we were greeted with loud cantankerous music that already killed the potential ambience of this place. They would have been better off playing JPOP or anything else. Whatever, this place is about the food. Ordered a Sapporo ramen and their Michi ramen. The broth was salty on the Sapporo ramen with just mediocre flavoring. Should have asked for a lighter broth which is great you have the option. It wasn't bad but wasn't great either given the price paid for it. And then the Michi ramen broth was actually good in my opinion. The chashiu meat however was rubbery and tough, not tender as it should be. And the noodles on both our ramen were about a step above what you would get from instant noodles, maybe not the cup noodles but just a little bit better than the packet ones. It was not a good feeling paying over $30 for both me and my wife for the quality we got from here. If it was $8-$10 a bowl range then it would have been worth it. You know it's really hard to find a variety of good ramen in Austin, me coming from California it was a dime a dozen but so far I've found about two good places... which are Jinya at the Domain and Whole Foods also at the Domain. If you want to count Torro at San Marcos about 45 minutes to an hour away then that would be three. Michi Ramen isn't bad, and you may like it, but to choose ramen at Whole Foods over a ramen restaurant says quite a bit. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Michi Ramen has never been my favorite ramen shop in town. The first time I tried them was when they are still a trailer. The Tonkotsu broth tasted like melting fat in my mouth. I've given their Tonkotsu a couple more tries over the last few years, just not a fan. But recently I tried their chicken broth, and I'm happy to say that I AM a fan! I guess I just prefer chicken broth over pork broth in general! Much lighter flavor for me but still super flavorful at the same time. I also love their noodles, and their pork is perfectly cooked. I would definitely come back for their chicken broth. read more

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

Food was just okay. Ramen was only luke warm at best. Server was great. I told the manager (maybe owner??) about a cockroach crawling across the floor and he told me it's just an insect... someone next to me ended up having to kill it. Pretty gross. Made me worried about the state of the kitchen. read more

Updating my review to share that the owner reached out to me and I feel really good about his follow up. Looking forward to going back this weekend! I'll just add that I know this place gets the rep that they are like "Americanized" ramen, but it's still really good, fresh and flavorful food. And perhaps with a slightly better demeanor now. read more

Visiting from out of town and dying for authentic ramen in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. I found here. The tonkasu base both was rich and flavorful with aldente noddles. All serve quickly and efficiently by friendly and knowledgeable staff. I will be back next time around read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am in a weird on and off relationship with Michi. The first time I came here, which was 2+ years ago, it was because of the hypes from my co-workers. They swore up and down Michi had the best ramen, better than Tatsuya. I had been to Tatsuya before I came here. My expectation, based on the hype, was very high. Don't get me wrong. I love salty food. I don't go for much dessert. I binged potato chips. But even for me, my first Michi ramen was way too salty. I was quite disappointed. The second time I came here, the place was too noisy, I could not even made conversations with my dining companions without asking "what?" every now and then. I did not remember much of the ramen. I think I ordered the Miso (Sapporo) broth one. It was too rich for me. I didn't like it. The third time I came here recently, I took my kids and one of their friend here just so they can form their own opinions on which ramen they like better. all of them have also been to Tatsuya and other ramen places. My Michi ramen was pretty decent, not too salty, and our experiences dining there was better. I would consider coming here again with co-workers or other folks. But it's probably not my first choice for ramen. read more

Only plus about this place is they're open later than other ramen joints. They only have diced chasu??? Not fatty nor tender and tastes like Vietnamese braised pork (thit kho). Service was okay until the very end. The waiter snatched the credit card from my bf's hand. Everyone saw but thought it was unintentional. Nope. Dude walked off without saying a word. A "thanks for helping me pay my bills and have a good night" would have been nice. read more

Love this place! I'm a die hard Michi fan over the other ramen joints in town. That being said, I prefer to take my food to go as the service and atmosphere are both just okay. My favorite dishes are the vegetable tempura, Dipping, and the fries.... all are delicious. Check them out! read more

This is not a review of the food but rather of the customer service and treatment by the Assistant Manager. This establishment does not allow individuals with service animals to dine without providing "paperwork". When presented with the Department of Justice's page for businesses which states that an establishment cannot ask for documentation, the Assistant Manager persisted stating something along the lines of "every restaurant I've ever worked in has asked for paperwork". Here is an FAQ from the ADA website. "Some, but not all, service animals wear special collars and harnesses. Some, but not all, are licensed or certified and have identification papers. If you are not certain that an animal is a service animal, you may ask the person who has the animal if it is a service animal required because of a disability. However, an individual who is going to a restaurant or theater is not likely to be carrying documentation of his or her medical condition or disability. Therefore, such documentation generally may not be required as a condition for providing service to an individual accompanied by a service animal. Although a number of states have programs to certify service animals, you may not insist on proof of state certification before permitting the service animal to accompany the person with a disability." Unfortunately I will not be returning to this restaurant after the humiliation and disrespect, not to mention violation of ADA, exhibited by the assistant manager. read more

Waited at the counter to order a drink. No one (of 2 behind the bar) helps. Finally I asked a guy behind the bar if I could order a drink. "I'm sure the bartender is around here somewhere but whatever man, I can order you a drink." No thanks. Then I say "you sound like you're really upset." (Standard toddler psychology). "Hey man it's just super busy tonight, I'm sure you've been there." I ordered a drink but this place has management that's ok with assholes. I'm done. Too bad because I really like their ramen, but they're a small fish in a crowded pond of ramen choices in ATX. read more

I came in on a Friday for lunch around 3:00 ish. It was my first time here, but I AM a ramen addict and surprised I hadn't been here before. The parking lot is pretty small- it is in central Austin so as expected. I waited 30 minutes for my ramen -__- I mean it was busy but there was a lot of waiters doing nothing and talking to each other. The couple next to me ended up asking for their food to-go right as the waiter brought it out- I noticed they had got there way before me, and had been looking around for a while. The ramen itself was average, or at least the one I tried was. Nothing to brag about really..... Service however was slooooooooooow. read more

Michi Ramen - Pork belly cashu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been coming to this place for years and I most definitely wouldn't recommend coming here. It's run down there's some weird store inside and the ramen was frothy and inedible! It was absolutely disgusting! I've never sent back food in my life and sadly I did today. I will never go back:( read more

Honestly, I was underwhelmed. The mushrooms were hard, the broth wasn't the most flavorful. It's not bad, but if you're looking for ramen specifically, there's better. read more

The atmosphere is dim, casual, and great for late night hangouts. The restaurant is situated in an odd location next to a car repairs shop, but is pretty easy to find bc there are string lights outside. Food wise, the ramen is very mediocre. The noodles taste like any store bought noodle, the broth tasted like store-bought miso soup as well. I ordered the veggie ramen which had quite a good amount of veggies in it but in all honesty, I could've made this bowl of ramen at home for about $1. I wouldn't really recommend this place for the food but it's a good place for socializing. read more

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I used to like Michi Ramen when I first came here during college when I would come visit my UT friends! And I am by no means a ramen connoisseur, but Michi Ramen was okay. Not that it wasn't satisfying, it definitely fulfilled my craving for a warm bowl of soup and noodles on a relatively gloomy Texas day. Thankfully there wasn't a crazy long wait when I went for lunch. I came around 1PM, so we were able to be seated immediately, and I was able to find parking in their available lots (I know parking is a common struggle for many ATX establishments, so I'm always thankful for ones that do have private parking lots or parking garages nearby). I got their sapporo ramen with a light broth, spicy chili oil, onsen, and diced lean pork. Overall, a hearty dish - I appreciated that we could customize the broth b/c I often feel that ramen broths are too heavy or salty for my taste. This was a nice lighter yet satisfying broth to eat. The diced lean pork was too dry for my taste - maybe I should've gone for a fattier cut, but it was dry. I did appreciate the spicy oil and onsen egg - added the spice and creaminess to add some extra layers of complexity to the ramen. The noodles had a nice chew, which I always appreciate. Overall, it's not my die-hard, absolute favorite ramen place, but it'll satisfy a decent ramen craving. read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo Ramen with dried lean pork, onsen, and light broth! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

The flavor is nice but the pricing alone is too much for what they give. It's just not worth $20. Especially if you do delivery which ends up being almost $30. read more

This place never disappoints. Very straight forward Ramen options that all deliver. Small selection of beer, but constantly rotating taps that has something to offer everybody. BEN has taken care of my girlfriend and I on pretty much every dining experience and that guy is rock solid, probably the best server I've ever experienced. The atmosphere is welcoming, food/beer is dank, and service is dynamite. What else could you ask for? Needless to say, Ramen Tatsu-Ya has nothing on Michi. read more

Went to their new location off of Spicewood Springs, open till midnight BYOB and grocery store, I had the curry which was just OK I should have just probably had Ramen which they're famous for read more

The quality of this restaurant is so watered down (pun intended). The last time my sisters and I came to this place, our ramen came with the scent of sewage that permeated throughout the whole space - flavor of the season anyone? The octopus balls were ok. I had the jungle ramen and that was spicy. They should have just called it wildfire for the amount of heat it gives. If you are ready for an unpleasant nontraditional surprise, I'll tell you. Forget about chasu pork. They have replaced that topping with diced pork - I think the same kind as their burnt ends! What a disappointment. At least the tiramisu and lychee mochi put a sweet ice pack on the sadness of this experience. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Online order says ETA is 2:20, it has been 20 min passed that point and I'm still sitting here waiting. The staff is hot helpful at all. When I asked them to have a check they are like 'yeah still working on it'. Never coming back. Edit: The manager offered a discount for the extra wait. But still a total waste of time especially when you are starving and just want the food read more

This is my local go-to for ramen. Me and my husband always order the dipping noodles. I'm obsessed. I highly recommend for a delicious, quick and affordable bowl of ramen in Austin! read more

Ramen was great! I like the option of choosing light or regular broth. I always find myself feeling crappy after regular ramen, so the light ramen option is perfect! The prices are pretty normal and the service was great. There's also plenty of parking. read more

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

Edit: Recently found out you can order any meat broth with any ramen. My favorite is now the chicken shoyu michi ramen with pistachio mochi balls for desert. Every time I move to a new city, I have to find my perfect go-to ramen shop, and Michi Ramen is the place. I love visiting their covered patio, waiting area before going in or on the way out just to sit and enjoy the bar and strings of lights. The indoor area is cozy too. I go with the classic Michi Ramen and add ajitama. I don't normally get desserts when I go out to eat, but I end my meals here with the mochi ice cream balls, which are small, cheap, easy to eat, finger food delights! read more

On another occasion, our server was sweet and gave us 2 mochi ice creams on the house at the end of our meal to compensate for the long wait! read more

Michi Ramen - Sapporo ramen with pork belly & ajitama - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dee at the North Lamar location is always so helpful and kind, which keeps me coming back. She treats me like a friend every time I come in, not to mention the food is great! I love the "build your own" ramen aspect and this is my favorite ramen place I've found in Austin. read more

I was thinking about trying ramen at Tatsu-ya in Austin..But I might wait at lines.I decided to go to Michi near Chinatown center.The traffic around Lamar was hectic.I got spots.It was around 4pm.It was empty.A beard guy came to me, I got the menu.The names of ramen noodles were unique.I laughed at some of the Japanese translation.For example, Tori(Chicken)'s translation was "Niwatori".It was very weird and funny.It should be chikin(チキン） I ordered Sapporo.I expected some miso flavor ramen.But I got some tonkotsu flavor.I went to Wikipedia, It says" Most people in Japan associate Sapporo with its rich miso ramen, which was invented there and which is ideal for Hokkaido's harsh, snowy winters."(Wikipedia Ramen, Regional Variation).The broth was okay.I liked it.The noodles,chachu and toppings were not bad. I had been to Tatsu-ya in Houston.Tatsu-ya's ramen were so creative and tasty.I would say that Tatsu-ya in Houston was better than Michi. I have suggestions for improvements. - It looked like very old building.You may clean more. - I liked the decors which were some manga- cartoons.You may have more very Japanese pictures. - Probably, the restaurant should relocate to Chnatown center which has more parking spots. Arigato! read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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ATMOSPHERE: It's a chill restaurant with ample seating that didn't feel crowded. The parking lot outside is a bit small so there definitely is a chance of not finding parking. However, the times I've visited have always been at odd hours (3-4pm) so parking hasn't been an issue for me. SERVICE: Service was decent, but on the slower side. The waiters carry around tablets which quickens the process slightly, especially regarding payment at the end. FOOD: I've tried the Michi ramen in regular and light as well as the Texas ramen. PRESENTATION: Portion size was comparable to other ramen restaurants - it leaves you satisfied, but not overly full. The pricing was also typical of other ramen restaurants. TASTE: The regular Michi ramen was very, very salty. Chashu pork was okay, but not super tender with fat melting in your mouth like I prefer. Overall the taste didn't soar above other ramen restaurants I've eaten at and the saltiness was a major disappointment. The second time I went to Michi, I tried the light Michi ramen, knowing that the regular was salty. It was definitely better but still very salty for me. The Texas ramen was unique and I applaud them for the originality, but it was definitely spicier than I expected. Like the Chashu pork, the BBQ pork ribs were okay, but not fall-off-the-bone tender. The Texas toast and pickles were random and didn't really go well with the ramen, but hey I'm not going to complain about extra food. OVERALL: Michi Ramen did not impress me at all. The food and service all seemed a bit lower than average for the typical ramen price. The food wasn't terrible, but it just wasn't great - it was edible. I would recommend trying Michi at least once, but it's not a place I would crave. read more

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

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The battle of the Ramen stars is on. We've got Michi, Tatsu-ya, Daruma, ESK, Kome and now Dojo. Where are you gonna get your slurp on? Well, as it turns out, Michi is my fave right now. Here's why: -- Plenty of seating -- Amazing service -- Ability to choose different broth thicknesses -- Lemongrass base (yummm) -- Pork shoulder instead of belly (meat fat isn't my friend) -- Tatsuta Age: fried chicken of my dreams -- Reverse happy hour... every damn day -- Cheap bottles of wine (albeit not great wine) -- Local beers Oh and best of all? No. Line. It's picky, I know. But we were able to swoooop in to Michi, grab a table, enjoy cheap drinks, feast on ramen, not sweat and have elbow room. And take home the rest of it, unlike some spots. Awww yeah. Ramen for two meals plzzz. read more

Michi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I don't know if Mr. Lee has tweaked something, or I just happen to hit upon the perfect ratio of fried garlic chili & Mayu oils, or it's just one Goddamned glorious day and everyone around me truly is special, but this may have been one of the the best bowls of ramen I've ever had. Thank you thank you, thank you kindly too. ************************ (Editor's note: Errol M. is trying to say that Austin's vegetarians now have a viable option to enjoy ramen too.) read more

Michi Ramen - Amber's Michi ROTDC! - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I like Michi Ramen because: It's never too crowded so there is always a table available. It has a nice, relaxed atmosphere, really, an ideal place to introduce friends to the ramen noodle thing. It's open for lunch, and lunch out is always more manageable than dinner out. It's closer to home than the other ramen place. Incidentally, I don't go to Michi Ramen for their ramen. Having eaten there several times, I've come to the sad conclusion that I'm not wild about their stuff. What do their broths taste so bland? From the Michi to the Jungle, they all have the gelatiny richness of proper ramen broths, but strangely, do not have the taste. There's not much taste at all, actually. This mystifies me. Why are their eggs inconsistent? The egg yolk was perfectly soft one time, but unfortunately overcooked for the rest. In a home kitchen, that's excusable. In a professional one, not so much. What is up with the meat? A generous helping of meat slices comes with your ramen order. But the fat that comes along with it does not melt in your mouth and make you have visions of heavenly choirs. This fat just ends up in a big ugly pile on the table, trying to look inconspicuous under the bowl. I'd rather have one great piece of pork. You know? read more

Haterz gonna hate, but this place is just as good as Tatsu-Ya, without the inflated, ridiculous wait. Save yourself some time (and save those pretty little shoes from being stood on for hours) and come here. When you walk in, a fun, post-industrial, Austiny vibe hits you. Kidding, who I am kidding? - I think this used to be an auto shop, but who cares? I think we heard at least two Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons songs during our dinner (are they trying to be this ironic?). But really: - Great menu that really explains things for folks who aren't familiar with all of the intricacies of traditional Japanese ramen. - Our waiter seemed generally familiar with the menu and we ended up taking his recommendations (and were pleased with them). - Several local beers on tap! (also, sake) - Lots of fun small bites if you want to have an extended meal (or, if, for whatever awful reason, you're not into ramen). - Tender noodles, complex broth, and brilliant textures make for some yummy ramen. - Mochi is a must have after your ramen! - The price is right, too So, you gonna go? read more

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Michi Ramen was my favorite place for online order/pickup ramen place in Austin (Not that we have too many choices). It's pretty close to UT and the order gets fulfilled relatively quickly. The quality has been consistent for most things. The chashu pork is often burnt too much so that's something to watch out for. I usually order the Meat Lover's with extra noodles, heavy broth, chashu pork and Ajitamas sub. Update: had issues with their services recently. The staff clearly can't handle heavy customer traffic. I waited 10 minutes staring at my online order food in front of me because the guy at the front was clearly overwhelmed. If I have to talk to 2 different ppl and stand around for 10 minutes to get my online order that's already ready, it's not worth it. read more