Ramen512 is by far the best spot for traditional and authentic Japanese ramen in the north Austin area! Everything they serve is made from scratch including their noodles and broth but the pricing is incredibly reasonable. Their customer service is top-notch which is just the icing on the cake! FAST FACTS: * Parking - located in a shopping center with a large parking lot * Reservations - no but you put your name into a tablet when you arrive to join the queue if there's a wait * Online ordering - available for pickup on their website * Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays * Weekly specials available until sold out (check their Instagram or Facebook) SERVICE - We arrived at 6:35 pm on a Sunday and were 4th in line after joining the queue through the tablet. Our table was ready at 7:00 pm and one of the workers kept us updated about the status of our table several times while we waited. Once seated, there is a QR code on the table to scan and place your order. Our server brought water to the table right away and checked on us throughout the meal to make sure we had what we needed. All of our food was prepared and delivered to the table about 10 minutes after ordering. I was incredibly impressed by the customer service! PRICING - The total was $67.65 after tax ($5.15) but before tip for a chicken karaage ($8), signature shoyu ($17) with extra spinach ($1.50) and extra kikurage mushrooms ($1.50), classic tonkotsu ($17), and black tonkotsu ($17.50). I think the pricing is reasonable for the quality of ingreidents and portion size. CHICKEN KARAGAGE (8/10): The chicken is incredibly juicy and tender while the coating is crispy! The Japanese mayo on the side for dipping is delicious. It comes with several large pieces so it's a great option for an appetizer to share. SIGNATURE SHOYU (8/10): This is a Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with chicken and dashi broth that's savory, umami, and a little tangy. It comes with pork chashu (I subbed chicken for no extra cost), homemade noodles, spinach, bamboo shoot, scallion, nori, Japanese fish cake, and half a soy egg. I added extra spinach and kikurage mushrooms for $1.50 each. CLASSIC TONKOTSU (9/10): This has a rich and creamy pork broth with a savory umami flavor. It comes with pork chashu, homemade noodles, kikurage mushrooms, beni shoga, scallions, nori, and half a soy egg. This is definitely a must-order if it's your first time! BLACK TONKOTSU (8/10): This has a rich and creamy pork broth with black garlic oil. It comes with pork chashu, homemade noodles, kikurage mushrooms, beni shoga, scallions, nori, garlic chips, and half a soy egg. All the flavors pair well together but the garlic does overpower the pork flavor in the broth (but I think that's to be expected if you're ordering a black garlic tonkotsu). Honestly, there's nothing not to love about Ramen512... from the service to the ingredients to the pricing, it has everything you could want and more. Eventually, I'd love to try everything on the menu because there are so many great options! The interior has counter seating like what you would traditionally see at a ramen shop in Japan as well as tables so it's perfect for enjoying a meal by yourself or with your entire family. I would recommend Ramen512 to anyone in the north Austin area looking for authentic Japanese ramen at a reasonable price! read more

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This is a must-try restaurant!! The ramen is one of the best I've had in the area. Ambiance: The service was really good, and there wasn't too long of a wait. I honestly liked that you pay and order online, it was very efficient. Ramen: Everything about the ramen was great. I loved that the broth wasn't too salty and had a nice, creamy flavor. The pork was insanely good. The portion size was great as well, and there were just enough noodles. If you need more, the side order of noodles is enough to make almost a whole second bowl of ramen. read more

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Nothing is better than a warm bowl of ramen when it's chilly outside! Am I right, y'all? We love Ramen Tatsuya, of course, but the broth is always a bit too much for me. Too thick. Hubby dearly loves it, though! This is why we decided to branch out today, so we're headed to Ramen 512 for the first time. We've heard it mentioned a bunch, and there's a picture of a ramen bowl on their website that appears to have a lighter broth, so I'm psyched! Hubby is the real fancy ramen expert, though. I'm only a former expert of the back-in-the-college days packaged ramen. LOL! So, we'll see what he thinks! This place is small, but super-cute with great style. We truly love the cool vibe, and the ease of ordering! Here's what we ordered, and here's what we think: Spicy Edamame: We love spicy edamame, and this was an excellent version of that. Chicken Karaage: These were some truly delicious and crunchy bites of chicken! The provided mayo, lemon wedge, and yummy bit of lemon zesty spice were an excellent addition to a tasty appetizer! Signature Shoyu with extra noodles ("arrives later on the side" LOVE that): This is the ramen that I saw on the website, and, unfortunately, it just didn't totally deliver for me. The noodles were excellent, but it all just sort of bored me. Maybe I should have added some extras when I ordered? Not bad, by ANY stretch , but just meh. They did deliver the extra noodles just at the right time! Hubby threw them into his Tonkotsu. Classic Tonkotsu: Speaking of my husband, he really enjoyed his! He thought that the broth was excellent! Silly, smooth, and full of depth. He loved the noodles, but we actually thought that the meat in both of our ramens was a bit on the extra-fatty side. Not grilling the meat on both sides is a miss. All in all, while we think that this is a stylish vibe, with yummy apps, and some solid bowls of ramen, we don't this that this'll be our go to. It's pretty pricey, to boot. We don't mind paying $20 for a bowl of ramen, but we'd have liked more excitement, better grilled meats, and more options to add. I think that four stars is fair. As always, YMMV. The atmosphere is very cute, and the server who was managing the floor was as sweet and efficient as he could be! Thanks, Ramen 512! read more

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I haven't been into Ramen512 in awhile since it's a little far out for me. But I love the comfort of warm ramen noodles on a cool, cloudy day. We got here around 1pm and they had a bit of a wait. Not too bad though. You'd sign into the tablet at the door and hang out front, unfortunately no waiting area inside due to space constraints. But they turn the tables quickly. If you're solo, they have counter top seating. Such delicious ramen and the char on the chashu is amazing. I'm drooling thinking about the chashu now. The karaage chicken is a nice shareable for the table and is a great addition to your meal. read more

Ramen512 - Chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I absolutely love that they do weekly specials. My favorite type of Ramen is tsukemen and their noodles are the best. They have such a good bouncy texture. I also really like their karaage. I like that they use big pieces of chicken. Other restaurants will make theirs too small and they get dry, but the ones here are really nice and juicy. Follow their Instagram to see the specials. read more

Ramen512 - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Came here with a friend for the first time and we both loved what we ordered! I got the spicy tonkatsu and the broth was excellent. Only complaint was that the pork was super fatty but I still enjoyed it. Service was decent and the inside of the restaurant was very cute! read more

Ramen512 - Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Ok I want to emphasize this review is coming from a vegetarian! So take what I say with the grain of salt. I am so appreciative of a ramen spot having a vegetarian choice for all us vegetarian people. I went with my husband and a friend on a Friday evening at around 6 PM. There was a slight wait and they have an iPad in front that you can add yourself to a waitlist. I didn't see an option to add ourselves on wait list prior to arrival. The service was great - they were constantly checking people in even with the waitlist and trying to clear tables out to keep the list moving. We probably waited around 15 minutes for a table. So really 5 stars on the service they were constantly checking in on us and refilling our waters. I got the vegan tan tan and though the noodles were great, I found the broth to be salty and not overly flavorful. The description said it would have chili oil and I didn't taste that at all. It really needed some acid or something to brighten the soup as I found the broth to be just one salty note. My husband had the classic tonkotsu and also thought it was just ok. Space is clean and slightly small. They do have alike a small bar in the back if you're coming to eat individually very similar to how they do it in Japan. If you're a big group of 6 or more know likely there will be a wait. Parking wise is easy and free as it shares the parking lot with Randall's and is located in a strip mall. read more

Ramen512 - Inside seating area - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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THE BIG: Located in Cedar Park in the Lakeline Village shopping center. Right next to the Randall's grocery store. Quaint interior and plenty of parking spaces in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Sunday at noon and it was decently packed. We put our names on the waiting list and got immediately seated. For food, we got the Tori tan tan and classic tonkotsu. The ordering was interesting because you use a QR code to order but at the end you pay via card instead of the app. The tori tan tan was very creamy and rich with a nice slab of chasu. The meat was very smoked, so i assume they did a quick char on one side to get that smokiness. The wife's tonkotsu was a very clean bowl of ramen. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall for two ramens, we spent around $40, crazy how ramen is now $20 a bowl. Flavorful and definitely worth a visit to try the ramens. read more

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AMAZING! Delicious ramen - our new favorite ramen in town! My husband tried the black garlic tonkotsu and I tried the Tori tan tan We also tried the chicken karaage - best we've tried lately!! Served w a side of mayo I believe - all so freaking good!! We loved everything! Ramen was incredible - very flavorful without being too heavy!! Plenty of parking since it's inside a shopping center and a good amount of indoor seating. Super cute decor inside and clean restrooms Order at QR code at table / super simple and easy for service! Food came out in great time! read more

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We didn't have the best experience last time we were here which was when they first opened (4 years ago), but after some time we decided to give it another chance. We're glad we did. The experience was much better on the food as well as the service. We asked for recommendations and were given the three Ramens which we ordered. The classic tonkatsu broth has a lot of flavor and depth without being too oily. The pork was tender and nicely charred. Egg was cooked to perfection and I like the thin noodles which has good texture. We also enjoyed the Black Tonkatsu. Not very garlicky but did add mince fragrance to the dish. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mazesoba as well. It's a nice alternative if you like what's in a ramen but don't like too much broth. This dish has a dick to it; given they add the pepper flake as a topping, I'm sure you can ask the to adjust the spice to your liking. The chicken karage was incredible. Great flavor and chicken pieces are moist. I was there was one or two more pieces in each order. Overall, I'm glad we gave them another try. We will sure come back next time the weather calla for it or when we the cravings for ramen again. read more

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Came on a Sunday afternoon around lunch time. The restaurant is small, so you may need to add your name to a waiting list when you arrive. Fortunately, my husband and I were seated immediately. Its a self-service concept, so you order through a QR code and grab your own utensils. Ramen comes out pretty quick. I got the classic tonkatsu and thought the broth was very clean and traditional. The pork is SO delicious, and everything blended well. Overall, nothing too out of this world, but a good classic ramen. read more

Ramen512 - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

If you like ramen, this place is a must try. Been to Japan multiple times and imo, it's preeettyyyy comparable. So glad we chose this place over the bigger chain ones cause those are very hit or miss. I honestly wasn't that hungry coming here but I killed my ramen, it was that good. Broth was perfect and noodle is exactly just how I like it. I don't care much about the meat because I'm really more of a soup person but it was delicious too. It didn't taste tooooo porky if you know what I mean. Hands down, give this place a try! Just a very authentic ramen place. Service was good too, food came out timely. read more

Ramen512 - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

If you can't tell by my collection of photos, I am a die hard fan of their tsukemen specials! Whenever they offer them, I typically make a trip out to get some because it's just that good (and you can't find it anywhere else). I always order extra noodles because it's so good I could eat it forever! By far my favorite ramen spot in all of the Austin area. Service is very casual, interior is small but mighty, food is phenomenal. They typically offer off-menu weekly specials that change every week, along with the regular menu. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in a large shopping center with plenty of parking. - Reservations? No, walk-in only unless they host a specific "ticketed" event where you reserve your spot in advance. read more

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Love this quaint and quiet nook of a spot for my ramen slurps. This is a 5 min drive from my house and I'm absolutely smitten always with the consistency of a good bowl of ramen from Ramn512. There is usually a little wait since seating is tight here and if you come during peak hours but they are good to call you and notify you when your table is ready. The area is pretty spacious in terms of abundance in parking and walking through Randall's or finding something to mosey around. I love their tonkatsu and seasonal tsukemen. Ordering via QR code, play and they bring to your table is always an appreciated concept for me though i can understand if some don't like this and are a bit more old school. Lots of love to Ramen512, and i look forward to many more visits! read more

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Come here for unadulterated traditional Japanese ramen. If you like traditional Japanese ramen come here for all the flavor notes that will remind you of Japan. This place keeps it simple and authentic. We ordered shoyu ramen and black garlic tonkotsu ramen for an extra kick! But they also have regular tonkotsu as well. Service is via QR code for menu, ordering and paying. The interior is decorated with neat Japanese art and photos. Missing a photo Tommy Lee Jones! read more

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This ramen was fantastic! I've heard a lot about it on social media, and I loved how it wasn't crowded at all when I came on a Saturday evening. The service was great, and the food came out very quickly. The decor was really cute. I got the classic tonkotsu, while my friend got the black tonkotsu. We really enjoyed our ramen. The broth and noodles were both amazing. It's really important to me that ramen is not overly salty and leaves me dehydrated. This was perfect as I felt absolutely no feeling of a sodium overload. The portion size was large and left us both feeling comfortably full. Excuse the weird picture. My face did not look good in it. I liked the ramen so much that I only got a picture WITH the ramen, and not one of just the ramen. It is very rare of me to forget to take a photo, so I guess it shows how special this place is. read more

Ramen512 - Classic Tonkotsu (top) and Black Tonkotsu (bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Been awhile since I have been back. They still have the phone ordering but we opted for ordering by waiter and honestly for this restaurant I prefer it. Ramen was delicious and I appreciate the variety and options. Chicken is better than any other ramen spot I can think of. Service was fast and there were plenty of seats. Atmosphere isn't their strong suit but honestly we were there for good food and that's what we got. We enjoyed it and we will definitely be back read more

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Super yummy. delicious for the price. Service is quick and kind. Order through the QR code, that's ok. Can customize! The bar is more private in the back. Sake and beer! Clean, cool atmosphere. srry no pics of how rich and fresh the ramen. We blinked and it was gone. It had a fair amount of toppings. Our server showed up with my +1's extra noodles right when we were wondering abt them. Fresh noodles like magic. Total was abt $50-60 for 2. Def will be back. For date night or lunch specials if there are any. read more

Ramen512 - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Ramen 512 was roughly 25-30min drive from our side of town but it was worth it after this first visit. It is located in a shopping center in Cedar Park/Leander area. We came on a Saturday evening around 7pm and luckily we only waited for 10 mins. My husband and I started off with their chicken karaage which was pretty solid. We both had their Black Oil Tonkostu and loved the flavors. The broth was clean and perfectly salted. I hope they will add a Tsukemen option permanently to their menu one day! My husband and I can gladly say Ramen 512 has been added to one of the top places for ramen in Austin! read more

Ramen512 - Black Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

"No words... just ramen," a kid provided as their review. Another heavenly meal in the Mecca of ramen. A spiritual experience to slurp their noodles and swallow their broth. Love the new counter space which adds five seats to this cozily delish space. read more

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Ramen 512 is by far the best ramen spot in all of Texas. Few places manage to capture both tradition and creativity the way Chef Vin has, and this place is exactly what Austin needed. The ramen here is as authentic as it gets--rich broths, perfectly chewy noodles, and toppings that feel thoughtful rather than just added on. Start with the tonkotsu, then work your way through the different broths. Each one has its own personality, and none of them disappoint. What makes Ramen 512 stand out is the option to mix flavors and create something uniquely your own. If you're feeling adventurous, go for the "triple threat"--it's bold, complex, and absolutely worth it. Austin has plenty of ramen options, but if you want the real deal, this is the place. read more

Ramen512 - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Delicious ramen!! The food here tastes amazing and fresh. I've been here a few times at lunchtime and service is quick with little wait time. This place feels like a treat to go to! read more

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Decent Ramen spot! Highly recommend the black garlic tonkatsu- by far our favorite and its a little different from the typical tonkatsu broth you find at other locations. The fried Korokke was good but light as an appetizer- get two. The place is small but we never have an issue finding a seat. Its nice because you can sit down, order via qr code, service is quick and then head out. Staff was super friendly also. Nice hidden gem! read more

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Ramen512's ramen is authentic and made with care. They have the best ramen in Cedar Park/Austin area. The restaurant is small and cozy, but I've never had an issue finding a seat during dinner time. You pay on your phone at the table. They have good chicken karaage, marinated well and fried lightly. Their ramen is delicious. The broth is rich and clean. The noodles are perfectly cooked with just the right bite. Their chashu is tender, and the soft boiled egg has a lovely gooey texture for the yolk. They often have different specials, so they are worth coming back for to try the new flavors! read more

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Visited on a Sunday a little past noon. Good amount of diners but a few tables still free. Service was low key but friendly. Two of us, and we each had an order of the Signature Shoyu, which consists of the following; clear chicken and dashi broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, spinach, menma, scallion, naruto, nori, half ajitama. One orders and pays at the counter, the serving utensils, a pitcher of water and the food itself are brought to your table. The ramen was good, but not as good as some of the other ramen restaurants in the area and thus the price was comparatively high for value. The broth was a tad on the salty side, but overall enjoyed the meal. Be mindful we did not, and have not tried any of the other dishes, so perhaps we missed the amazing stuff. read more

Ramen512 - Signature Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Came here twice so far--one regular visit and once for the special duck paitan popup. My favorite dish I've tried is probably the spicy tonkotsu--I really liked the chashu and the noodles in this one. They use very thin noodles and cook them so there's still a nice chew, which was great. The broth was good but not as spicy as I would've liked, and a little on the heavier side (although that might just be because it's tonkotsu). I also really liked the mazesoba. My one critique is that the sauce at the bottom was pretty wet and made the noodles feel a bit soggy towards the end. There was no lack of flavor here though, I really enjoyed it overall. My main qualm with this place is the price. It's pretty expensive for the amount of food that you get. But still the best ramen flavor-wise that I've had in Austin. The second time I came here for the popup, I got the garlic 4 ways and it's probably the least favorite out of the three I've tried. There was an entire clove of garlic in the ramen, which I guess is one of the "4 ways" they serve the garlic, but I thought it was a bit too much. I wasn't sure if you were supposed to eat it or if it was just for decoration, as it was a LOT of garlic and not cut into smaller pieces at all. I ended up eating a few pieces whole but decided not to eat the rest. The noodles were also a bit weird, tasting more like Chinese noodles than ramen noodles. Please note that this was for a one-time event so it's not part of their regular menu. read more

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Had Classic Tonkotsu and Sunset Shoyu. Both dishes were good. The broth was very rich but not too salty. I personally liked the shoyu better. read more

Ramen512 - Classic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Man oh man I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it did not match the hype Idk if it was off day but just wasn't as good as I have read or been told Customer service is pretty good they were friendly n quick Inside it was cutely decorated Prices were a bit much imo for what was received Only downside was offered chashu was not good,.. there was no flavor only thing I could taste was the burn or chemical used to flame it . So disappointing especially when u ordered extra on the side read more

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Been dining here for several years, finally coming around to posting a review! The only ramen in the Austin area I can eat! I find that ramen broth can be pretty salty and that's the case with most ramen shops in Austin and I gave up on ramen in Austin until ramen512 came around. Chef Vinh is very passionate about his ramen craft and it shows through his food. Now even making his own noodles in house!! The broth is very flavorful and rich. Very crispy karaage! Located right next to Randall's. Plenty of parking. The dining space is small so be ready for a wait if you have a large party or come during peak hours. read more

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I just got back from Japan, so I was a little nervous about how ramen in America would compare. I've heard this is the best ramen in the Austin area, so I had to check it out. We arrived around 5 pm on a Saturday and there was only one other table. The staff were friendly and told us to sit wherever we like and order using the QR code. I love that they have pictures of each dish on their menu! I ordered the Signature Shoyu with no menma. The broth was tasty and not too salty for me. The noodles were cooked well and had a slight chew. My favorite part was the meat, which was smokier than what I had in Japan. It felt like a slight Texas twist! My one complaint would be that I didn't love the addition of spinach in the bowl, I would probably sub it out for something else next time. I would definitely come back here and try more menu items! I have to say, it's pretty hard to find good ramen in Austin, but this one definitely lived up to the hype. read more

Ramen512 - Signature Shoyu (no menma) - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Been seeing this place all over social media, so I finally stopped by. The ramen was good and the staff was friendly. The spot was clean, the ambiance was nice and cozy, and parking wasn't a problem. Overall, a solid experience, but it's a bit far for me, so I probably wouldn't go regularly. read more

Ramen512 - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Really good quality ramen! Especially for such a casual place where you just put your order in through a qr code. The chicken karaage is so delicious! It's crispy, hot, juicy, lemony, and the creamy sauce just seals the deal. My only complaint is that it's so small for $7.50. And therefore not that worth it. The black tonkotsu had a really rich broth and everything was delicious. The meat and noodles and even egg were all cooked perfectly. I also really appreciated that they had an option of just noodles and broth. I had just gotten over a stomach bug so I wasn't looking for anything too rich or heavy. And it's called kids ramen but the amount of noodles you still get is like normal portion size. read more

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Nut allergy friendly, I was able to put a note on the Toast order. Note that the vegan tan tan men does use almond milk so some caution is advised. Order to Appetizer Time: 5-10 Minutes (Tempura, Karaage) Order to Entree Time: 13-15 Minutes (several ramen bowls) We got here on a Saturday evening around 5PM and it was still relatively empty, but people did begin trickling in (there was also a concert in Cedar Park that definitely influenced things). Ordering was all through the Toast app, which also had a nice promotion going on if paid with Google Pay. (Value: 4/5) Chicken Karaage (3/5): Places don't really mess up chicken Karaage nowadays. I'd call this one average. Portions were good but the meat was a bit stringy. Served with lemon and a bit of sauce to dip. Spicy Tonkatsu (3/5): I thought that this relied a little too heavily on the chili oil to provide flavor and that the Tonkatsu broth itself was not that rich. Chashu pork was the highlight here as it actually had a nice char to it. Portions average. Service was nice, with someone bringing us water pretty quickly and even fixing an order mistake. Overall 3.5/5 for the value, rounded up for good service. read more

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I was very hungry and chanced upon this restaurant. I found the bowl hearty and tasty. I didn't realize they close at 4 on Sunday but were kind as I was hanging around until 4:20ish. As I was slurping my ramen I realized this ain't the stuff I had in college. Now I understand why these shops are popping up everywhere. I'll be back! read more

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This place deserves it's status among the best Ramen places in Austin. The attention to detail is clearly evident in the presentation of the food which is always a positive sign. The Ramen is simply good. On this trip we sampled both the Classic and black Tonkatsu. The broth is rich in flavor and savory. The Chashu is tender and the blow torch charring adds a nice texture and flavor. Noodles were perfectly cooked. It's a very satisfying bowl of Ramen. The chicken Karange is also a nice way to start the meal. Love the light breading they use. Flavorful without being too overpowering. Service was excellent and friendly. read more

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YUM YUM YUM. I've been to the other Ramen Tatsuya in Austin and we thought we'd try this location out. There was plenty of seating and even a patio area with extra seating. All of the servers were great and informative. The food was soooo flavorful and there were big portions. read more

Ramen512 - Miso-Not - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Not bad but nothing that blew my mind either. We got the two different types of tonkatsu. Broth is decent and noodles were thin and tasty. Food came out quick. Overall decent read more

Good ramen joint with plenty of parking in the lot. We heard about Ramen512 from instagram with many rave reviews and decided to try it for ourselves. We arrived around 2pm on a Saturday and could sit down right away. There were a feel tables occupied but it wasn't very busy. You scan the QR code and order from your phone. I got the Black Tonkatsu and my fiancé got the Spicy Tonkatsu. The char siu was delicious, a little sear on the outside and juicy on the inside. I liked the wood ear and green onions as well. The broth was creamy but it had a layer of oil on top that ended up congealing after we finished. The noodles were the thin ramen type similar to those served in Japan. Overall I felt that this was a decent ramen spot but it has not beaten my favorite spot in San Antonio. read more

Ramen512 - Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I'd rate my experience about a 3.5. Highlights were the presentation (the bowls of ramen look more like what you'd find in JP), the freshness of the noodles, and the QR menu/online ordering. The ramen itself is really quite expensive - we got a bowl each and shared a drink - with a 15% tip, it came to $50. Vegan ramen was a tad on the sweet side (almond milk based broth) but was hearty. Only half ajitama for $2.50 (and cold at that) is bonkers though. Sunset Shoyu should have been spicy but wasn't? Maybe was accidentally served the signature. Overall, the meal was good, just not sure I'll be thinking about it enough to return any time soon. read more

Ramen512 - Vegan Tan Tan Men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I visited a small ramen shop in Randall Plaza. Upon entering, you can choose your own table if there are open ones available. Otherwise, there's a paper waitlist near the entrance on a small table. To order, you simply scan a QR code at your table, which allows you to place your order and pay in advance. I opted for the spicy tonkatsu, although it didn't turn out to be very spicy for my taste. However, the broth was rich in flavor, and the char siu was tender. Interestingly, the bamboo served here had a unique rectangular shape, unlike the thinly sliced versions I've had elsewhere. The service was impressively fast, and when you're done with your meal, you can leave right away, as you've already paid for your order in advance. read more

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