Portions are a little smaller, but food tastes great!! Tonkatsu ramen was on-point, so was the gyudon mini rice bowl was on-point! Top it off with their ice tea. Might add ramen was a little salty, but still taste great. Want to go back and try some appetizers and the unagi don For ramen - the tonkatsu is better than the shoyu, have to go back to try the misu, chicken, and veggie ramen. A little on the salty side, but still really good. read more

Quite simply, I exhaled a sigh of exhilaration after my first taste of my Tonkatsu Ramen. I probably will go back next week for lunch, when I'm in the office again. Nice venue. Good options. They're keeping it simple and not trying to be all things to all people. I like an extra egg in my Ramen - and the eggs were cooked perfectly. read more

Ramen Jin - Menu board - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fantastic and one of the most unique smoky tonkotsu ramen I've had in Houston. Service has been pretty quick when we come and kind. Vibe here feels like a hole in the wall and lots of wooden accents give it a kind of izakaya feel. Excellent value too considering how expensive ramen has gotten these days. Highly recommend stopping by! Pair the ramen with one of the Hawaiian soft drinks, it will cut through the deep umami and heaviness of the soup. read more

Authentic ramen, rich flavor. Rustic place, friendly staff, super quick service.will repeat

Everything was delicious! Service was great and food was ready fast. Will return again read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been to plenty of ramen restaurants over the years and my personal experiences have been good and bad. I'm looking for crave ability, umami, flavors, and value/price. I would say Ramen Jin is in the middle of the road, the ramen is good but it's not teleporting me to Japan. What I love is the overall value, for $14, it's a good price, it's a small dish so I'm still hungry. The noodles are good but they don't taste homemade. It has a chewiness with a nice firmness. The toppings are good and the chashu has plenty of pork flavor. Nice fat on the chashu but it's too paper thin. I wish I can find a ramen restaurant that isn't afraid to cut a thicker piece of meat. I find myself eating the dish and trying to pick n choose when I want all noodles or noodles and pork because it just doesn't have enough meat. I definitely found myself eating more noodles and only noodles with less meat and when I did have the meat and noodles, it was amazing. The ramen broth is good but I've had better, it has a mild mid level of flavor. It's not bland but it's not over the top, just right in the borderline taste of instant noodles from Sam's Club and actual home made broth. It's needs more funk more pork flavor. read more

I've only had one thing here but that one thing was delicious. Small restaurant in quiet shopping center, not many patrons inside, I've gotten my order to go both times. The staff is sweet and easy to talk to. Both times my order to go was delicious, the broth was still hot after my 15 mins drive home. I really enjoy their garlicky tonkotsu broth. The ramen is perfect for a rainy day, to go order. read more

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the food is amazing, it really sets the environment well. i love the service, even though it's sometimes run by one person, i love the effort they put in this bussiness. i used to come in here as a kid and i loved the food and the ramen. it's amazing, 10/10 read more

Ramen Jin - Ramen Jin Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The boys love ramen and this is one of his favorite spots. Really good soup base & nice accompaniments to boot!

Came here for a quick lunch and enjoyed the no-frills approach. You order at the front cashier and then the food comes out (pretty fast, no issues for us there). The cashier was super friendly and welcoming! We ordered the edamame, seaweed salad, and tonkotsu ramens. Everything arrived piping hot, cooked to order. The ramen had a nice, deep flavor and was a perfect portion. Easy parking as it is located in a strip center. read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I like that this ramen restaurant allows the customer to place an order then sit at a table. It feels less formal than most ramen restaurants but tastes about the same. I wasn't happy that the tonkotsu doesn't come with many toppings- it does not include corn or bamboo. However the toppings were tasty. The broth and noodles, on the other hand, were lackluster. It wasn't a decent bowl for a quick bite but nothing about it blew me away. read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu with extra egg, corn, and bamboo - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've tried a lot of ramen places in Houston this one by far had the worst ramen I've had here there was too much grease in the miso ramen overall unappetizing to say the least. The only good about this place was the music and setting everything else was below average even the restroom was disgusting I don't recommend. Service was average at best read more

Food was amazing. Service was definitely appreciated First time here and didn't know how to order I figured it out pretty quickly but the service worker was there along the way to provide a helping hand. I absolutely love the ambiance I have no idea why this place only has 3.5 stars. It's a 5 in my book! I'll definitely be coming back for lunch again and I highly recommend this spot! Great ramen read more

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Best in town hands down my fav has never let me down ! Customer service is amazing and is just over all feel very welcomed food is always cooked to perfection 10/10 usually come here 2-3 times a week. If your craving a savory ramen this is the place to go to read more

Ramen Jin - Gyoza & Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ramen Jin is tucked inside a little shopping center with plenty of parking. The Houston weather turned drizzly, so I got a ramen craving and popped in on a whim. There seem to have been a good amount of diners judging by the number of uncleared bowls on the tables. This is an order-at-the-counter restaurant, so I'm, not sure how they didn't have the staff to clear away the dirty dishes. Especially since it really limited our seating options. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy. The cashier was able to tell me the toppings that come with the tonkotsu ramen (chasu, wood ear mushrooms, scallions, and a ramen egg). I would have loved more included toppings or at least listed prices on the additional topping options rather than "prices vary". I felt very full after finishing almost my entire bowl, so I definitely didn't *need* the extra toppings. I think my jaw dropped after my first sip of the tonkotsu broth - I'm amazed at how rich and flavorful it was. I almost exclusively order tonkotsu whenever I visit ramen restaurants, so I was happily surprised. read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good ramen but I've had better ramen than here! I tried the veggie ramen 6/10 The service is okay and the location is cute read more

Fast service, nice employees, fairly simple menu. Broth of the tonkotsu ramen was great and the pork meat was very tender falling apart very easily. Good amount of ramen noodles and the egg was cooked with a nice soft yolk. read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ramen Jin's tonkotsu ramen was still as good as I remembered it to be. We were on our way home and got tonkotsu ramen to go for dinner. The broth was separated from the noodles and toppings, as it should be. We brought it home and it was delicious. The broth was creamy and brimming with pork flavor. The chashu pieces were melt in your mouth good. The ajitama egg was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The noodles and veggies had the right texture as well. The surprising thing is that Ramen Jin has kept their ramen prices reasonable compared to other ramen spots, without compromising portion sizes. So, I appreciated this. If you haven't tried their tonkotsu ramen, go try it out now. This ramen alone is worth it, IMO. read more

Ramen Jin - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

You have to use finesse and a delicate touch, you can just be ramen away all night and hope for results. Although that has its moments. I'm not a big fan of ramen in general and Houston doesn't really have a good versions of it except maybe Ramen Okidoki and Tamashi (now a chain). This one is not bad and I will give it a generous four for being a little more enjoyable than most, also a little more popular than most, although also a little overpriced - but it is also underrated by some. read more

Ramen Jin - Jin rummy - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Grabbed lunch here on an early Sunday afternoon before shopping at Daiso and the restaurant was deserted inside. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and my partner got the gyudon and chicken karaage. Tonkotsu ramen: My concern with most tonkotsu ramen I've tried is that it is usually too salty for me but fortunately, this one was not too overwhelmingly salty. The noodles had a nice, chewy texture, the ramen egg was flavorful, the chashu was fatty and tender and the broth was rich and smooth. - 5/5 Chicken karaage: The portion size seemed a bit small for the price. The chicken was juicy and flavorful but too salty for my taste. - 4/5 The staff was kind and patient as we looked over the menu and our food came out quickly. If I'm in the area again I'd love to stop by to try their miso or shoyu ramen. read more

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So I go to his place for my seventh time, and I asked for some hot sauce, and the guy I've never dealt with or brings out chili powder. So I said can I have some hot sauce instead of chili gets mad and says it's gonna be a dollar which I say I've never been charged a dollar for hot sauce here that seems ridiculous, so I end up telling him I'd like to get my money back, and then I'll go somewhere else. Yes, this idiot proceeds to call the police on me, because I wanted my money back, because the guy was being a dickhead . This little kid is was literally screaming at me, and tried to prevent me from leaving the store, because he was calling the police because I was asking for my money back. Obviously, I can't let that ride, and the guy that I deal with normally, who's nice, was begging me not to leave this review,......but you can't scream at your customers. You can't try and prevent your customer from leaving your building, because you're calling the police (literally because a customer is unhappy with your shitty service). Wowow I normally don't take to be screamed at, but all things considered with it being on video, I decided to play it cool. Maybe pass it along that the next guy that you scream at .........might just not be cool about it. So anyways, I thought that they did have the best Ramen in town, but apparently they have the absolute worst service in town, so I do not recommend going to this establishment whatsoever. Horrible horrible service. Just awful. read more

Yummy! got the spicy miso, fresh authentic flavors. Totally enjoyed every bit. Drank mine!

Great service, delicious spot for ramen! We had a baby as well and their staff was amazing

The place has a super quiet ambient seating area later in the day which makes it a phenomenally chill place to enjoy a delicious bowl of the best ramen in Houston. Props to those who run this establishment, food always comes out quick and tastes amazing! read more

OH HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN! The tonkatsu that they used to make years ago is just a memory now. They don't even put corn in it anymore even tho the website says it supposed to come with it. The broth is peppery and salty. NOT CREAMY AT ALL LIKE IT USED TO BE. Never coming back. So disappointing. The search continues. read more

I'm more or a Vietnam Noddle type of guy, so coming in here was a change. The place is small and maybe sits 30 on a busy day. So to stroll in on a weekday maybe the better option. The day I walked in, there were a few tables that had dishes still on tables. Only one other person was in here, so maybe the staff was out to lunch. The trap Asian music was actually fire playing at a mid-low volume. It took me 10 minutes for somebody to help me with ordering(only one staff member was here doing double duty) I ordered the spicy miso with veggie spring rolls. The broth was a nice texture. Not too thick and not an overpowering of the spice. The noodles had snap to them! I loved that! The ground pork and corn made a nice touch to the dish. The veggie rolls were ok. Sweet and Sour sauce makes everything better. Overall, good experience and I will go back again. Although somebody did cleaned up the tables after a while(another employee walked in and made that happen) I feel that the four stars is warranted. This isn't a bad review, just one star missing for cleanliness. read more

Ramen Jin - Spicy Miso and Veggie Spring Rolls - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's my go-to ramen place. I love their Miso ramen; the broth is rich and flavorful. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Unfortunately, we were not impressed with this place. There's minimum design that makes it seem like the restaurant is unfinished, it felt like I was in someone's garage because of their crude office and exercise equipment. The floor and utensils were a little dirty too. What should have saved this location was its food, which was another miss. I got the $11+ tonkotsu ramen and the broth just tasted like salt water, not much depth or flavor. Only the chashu was decent. Tldr; save yourself the disappointment and drive 10min to Bellaire for better ramen. read more

Ramen Jin - Their "office" with medicine on the table, and exercise equipment that should not be where customers eat. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Busy day during this business trip and decided that Spicy Miso Ramen was in order to make up for having to skip lunch. Great place to unwind before heading back to the hotel. I very much appreciated that I could add extra elements to the bowl. If you are local, this place ought to be worth it. read more

Ramen Jin - Spicy Miso Ramen with extra egg and pork - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I can't say enough good things about this place. My daughter decided she wanted ramen for her birthday and had just come her with my husband a couple of weeks prior, so we reached out to the manager about reserving a table for 10 for her special day. John was so accommodating - he made our reservation, told us we could bring in our homemade dessert and wine if we wanted (so we did.) He was very patient and showed us photos of all the menu items as some people in our party hadn't eaten ramen before. Our order was large and complicated, but he made sure we got everything we wanted and was so kind the entire time. The food was incredible. (Be sure to order the fried chicken, the tonkaksu and the gyoza!) He brought out plates and forks for us to use for the cake and even gave us a big kitchen knife from the back so we could cut the cake. We stayed late - past closing - but he never rushed us. He even took photos for us and talked at about his family and kids (since we were there with several kids too). We will absolutely be back. This place, and the manager, is a total gem! read more

The ambience in this restaurant is very low-key, modern Japanese. The chicken karage was seasoned beautifully and juicy. The Tonkotsu ramen was hearty, plentiful, and delicious. read more

Ramen Jin - Chicken Karage and Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I got the Tonkotsu spicy ramen and asked for no green onions. Guy behind the counter could barely understand me. When I received my ramen I noticed a bunch of green onions and no mushrooms. Looks like we both couldn't understand each other. No biggie, then I go to take out the green onions and notice there's a cut rubber band in my ramen. I show the guy and he says " oh yeah" no apology no " oh let me make you another!" I asked if I could get mushrooms so he brings me them and an extra egg. All would have been fine if he had just apologized for the mistake but the fact that he acted unconcerned was a put off. Not cheating on my original ramen place ever again. read more

Ramen Jin - Blue rubber band in my ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been to this location more times than I can remember for the last year and every visit I have never been let down by John and the food. The food is always flavorful with the Tonkatsu ramen being my favorite, the rich seasoning in the broth, the tenderness of the meat is always sublime and I never tire of it. John is always pleasant and I am always pleased with my experience when I see him, the atmosphere is really casual and I love it. 5/5 read more

The Gyudon here is the best. Hands down best I've ever had. It hits every time .I wish I had the recipe read more

Ramen Jin - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food and appetizers were delicious!! Everything was super tasty and had amazing flavor. The food is also very filling. The environment is relaxing and just creates an enjoyable environment to talk and enjoy your food. The service was great as well. Super friendly people! :) read more

Ramen Jin - Fish and mushroom tempura - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Noodles were chewy so that was a plus. Miso soup base was bland, limited ingredients (ground pork, green onions, bamboo shoots looked and tasted stale, soft-boiled egg not fresh). The girl at the register gave me a "WTH" face when I asked if chicken was an option. read more

I found plastic in my Gyudon Beef bowl. In addition to this, the cashier had a poor attitude overall. Probably just a circumstance of the day but I tried ordering four different things that he said were all sold out. Although I did not appreciate the attitude behind it. I have been here before and had a positive experience but after this I will definitely not be returning. Brought down my whole mood. read more

Ramen Jin - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

No other place in Houston can compare to their tonkotsu ramen. The owner is super sweet and the decor and vibe of the restaurant is soothing. In my opinion it's more relaxing to come in the evening/at night when it's all quiet. read more

First time here. Very simple menu but delicious. We end up ordering 4 orders of the Chicken Karaage for the three kids. It was very crispy and hot with great flavor. We all ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen Hakata style, grill pork, wood ear, scallions, bamboo shoots, corn, 5-minute egg, black garlic oil. Very good. It is order at the window style but they do bring the food to the table, so no table service. But it was pretty good. read more

Ramen Jin - Chicken Karaage (two orders here) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decided on a quick stop after Half Price Books. Tucked away in a shopping center, it's a smaller restaurant, but do not let the size fool you. Ordered the tonkotsu, and it was great! Broth was not salty! Chasu was very tender. The cashier was efficient, pleasant, and helpful. read more

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