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Tamashi

4.4 (159 reviews)
ModerateRamen, Sushi Bars
Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Shaggy Dog Roll
Melany _.

Service was quick as always, and the roll was tasty. They will ask if you want the check while you're still chewing. It's understandable that they want to clean the table to serve other customers but this kind of behavior ruins the experience.

Spicy Miso ramen
JOANNE M.

Cozy location with laid back vibes. We ordered Tamashi shrimp ramen, spicy miso ramen and tonkotsu ramen. Each was different but all of them were delicious and satisfying. Also tried their chirashi sushi bowl which was yummy and full of assorted fish. The service was fast and friendly. Prices are very reasonable. We will definitely return for more yummy food. It gets crowded in the weekend so better to get there early.

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Alex D.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Overall had a good experience. Nice little ramen shop that also has a small sushi roll selection. I got a salmon roll and the curry tsukemen ramen. Do note this is a Malaysian curry ramen. Tad heavy in a good way and the tempura crab stick was really nice! Staff were attentive and nice as well. Would come back and try other things. They also have a stamp card too!

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Matthew P.

Was a negative experience. I got the curry tsukemen which was excellent and spicy. But I walked in as a single diner and they made me sit at their "solo table" despite the restaurant being mostly empty. The table was in blazing sun, hot and uncomfortable. I asked if I could move and they said that single diners had to sit there. I ate quickly and left because it was ridiculously hot. It's hard to mesh solid food with terrible treatment in a review.

Ashley V.

My fav ramen in Houston So good and service is always great and food comes out super fast

Tamashi's Menn Ramen
Lilly B.

Hidden gem alert! Everything was fresh, the service was quick, and the vibe was great. My new go-to sushi spot!

3 roll combo. Left to right: salmon, Philadelphia, spicy tuna.

Favorite neighborhood sushi. Always delicious, fast, and convenient. Never fails. Price is right

Caterpillar Roll
Bryant B.

Food was good. Service is great. It is a small intimate space so it feels crowded when it really is not.

Spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, crunchy roll
Diana M.

My daughter and I stopped in here for a quick dinner on a weeknight. We were impressed with the service and food. Their 3 rolls special is hands down worth the price. The plating and flavors were on point. The rolls were fresh and the appetizer was delicious. We will most definitely be back with the whole family soon.

Ika Geso & Raku Roll
Gina N.

Still my favorite ramen place of all time! It was my first time at this location and it's quite small. Luckily it wasn't very busy and we got sat immediately. I ordered the Raku Roll which consisted of my favorite fish: Yellowtail & escolar. Lemme just say I was impressed when they brought out my roll in less than 5 minutes. So fast and absolutely delish! I also ordered the Ika Geso, which is the fried squid tentacles. The Ika Geso was little oily & I wish they would provide a knife or scissors to cut the squid since the pieces were large. Our servers were also quick and polite. Overall good experience!

Miso Hot
Alex P.

Happy (pre) Thanksgiving! Tamashi was so generous to offer everyone free ramen or sushi entrees. The wait was 30+ min but the waitress was incredibly kind and went out often to check on the lines and get people in. Service - 5/5. Waitresses very attentive to needs of customers and would check to see if everything was ok and came with water refills. Food - 5/5. I had the spicy miso ramen and the bowl was HUGE. Spicy indeed and filling with lots of mushrooms, corn, chasu pork, egg and fish cakes. More than enough broth to keep me satisfied and very flavorful! I have my eye out for the special curry ramen and look forward to returning. While it is a small restaurant, flavor profile is huge and does not disappoint.

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Sushi was good, service was fair. A little pricey for the place, but a consistent eat.

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They charged the tip already without even letting me know, MIND YOU. It was only 5 of us.

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Amazing ramen! We got the shrimp one and it was amazing love this place! Whenever we are in Houston we will go.

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Food is very well priced. Friendly, fast service. It's a great little sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.

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Yellowtail is amazing!! Very fast to-go service, pretty quaint inside if you decide to dine in

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Midtown

JINYA Ramen Bar - Midtown

4.3
(3.7k reviews)
6.7 mi
$$

i popped into jinya on a friday evening, and was pleasantly surprised by the sexy decor-- low…read morelights and deep colors. the service was prompt. we were immediately seated and our server was really sweet. i ordered the veggie ramen with a few fixings and a spicy tuna and crispy rice. veryyy good! for the ramen to be made with meat, the broth was definitely still full bodied and comforting. it was my friend's bday, and we brought it a cake. the server didn't make a fuss about it and was very helpful. the staff all came and sung happy birthday, which was very sweet and unexpected. of course we cut cake for the servers and kitchen staff. (if you dont at least give your server a piece of cake, please do better! cake is meant to be shared and celebrating is for anyone). i wasn't able to finish my ramen despite the pix. i definitely took it home and ate it for brunch the following saturday and the flavours still held up. bonné appétit c.

A chain ramen shop isn't normally a preferred dining choice. However, if it's JINYA, it's a ya…read more Service is top notch. I appreciate they have three vegetarian ramen options. Flying V Harvest was fantastic. I drank that broth like I just came out of the Sahara. So good. The Impossible meat fusion is a funny add but a good protein bump. It was a few days ago but I think I'm still full from that ramen bowl. The vibe is modern high ceiling bumping music; my in-laws found it to be too loud. I think they are giving you an excuse to lean in and get a little closer to your companion. The vibe is chic yet also casual so bring whoever you want but this would work for date night. The font on the menus is squint inducing so do your research ahead of time or prepare to spend more time perusing the menu than usual, especially with the dim lighting. They offer thin or thick noodles and can mix some broth options to adjust spice level. Drinks- the smoked in front of your face whiskey is a treat and a show. Solid spot. No regrets. Salivating at the thought of the next visit.

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Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Ramen Tatsu-Ya

3.8
(1.3k reviews)
6.2 mi
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I had a great experience at ramen Tatsu-ya. It was my first time here & I was very impressed…read more I ordered the "mi-so-hot" & it was amazing. First - the ramen came out super fast. I was very surprised. And my broth was so delicious. It had such a rich umami flavor due to the miso & I thought the spice level was perfect. Honestly - I could eat jhst that broth for a whole meal. Unlike buldak or some other spicy ramens - the main selling point wasn't the spice. You could get an additional "spice bomb" if you wanted some more heat. The ramen toppings were good but not outstanding - same with the noodles. I thought the "mi-so-hot" was easily 3x better than "the og". The broth in "the og" was pretty interesting and more unique tasting. It felt like the main notes were just umami, pork, and oil. Not bad, but felt like it was missing a little something to make it truly good. If I had just got the OG, I'd rate this place a bit lower - but as it stands I'd 100% come back here for the "mi-so-hot" The interior was pretty nice. It was more "communal style seating" with a couple of big tables. There is also some smaller booths. It's an "order at the counter" type restaurant as well. I saw several comments about parking & was a bit concerned when driving over. I know that part of westheimer is always packed! But there is an attached parking lot & at 3pm on a Sunday, there was plenty of parking! Also - there is some street parking in the neighborhood north of the shop. Overall - will 100% be coming back for some more spicy ramen. Would recommend

I've gone to a couple of ramen places in Houston, but OMGGG!--HANDS down one of the best ramen…read more I've had in my life! The broth is so rich in flavor, I could drink it alone & be content! We got the fried gyoza and I forgot what the other appetizer was but was savory & even more in-depth with the sauce it was paired with! It wasn't packed for going on a weekend and I loved that the menu had limited options--makes you choose quickly and get to the GOODS the NOODS! Will be going back during our Winter peak--adds to the element (highly recommend during this time).

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Chashu Rice bowl
Chashu Rice bowl
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RAKKAN Ramen - Houston Heights

RAKKAN Ramen - Houston Heights

4.4
(403 reviews)
3.5 mi
$$

Ever crave late-night ramen? After a pool party and some beers, we needed to replenish our salt…read morecontent... so Rakkan it was. Sushi Flight (6 Pieces, 4 Flavors) - Somehow 1,050 calories??? - Raw Salmon x2 - Strangely, I would have liked this colder. It was just okay. - Cooked Salmon x2 - I liked this a lot more than the raw salmon because it had a deeper flavor. - Scallops - Probably my favorite thing on this platter because of the smokiness they imbue with the torching. The sweet aftertaste was definitely worthwhile. - Shrimp - Not as fresh as I would have liked, as someone who's eaten a lot of shrimp, but I still liked the taste. Still, pretty mediocre. Tantan Tsukemen - Very interesting broth. Potent, salty, and full of bold flavor. My friend swapped the pork for chicken, and the chicken worked really well with the broth. They serve the chicken as a cold cut. This is a double-noodle dish with a soy milk-based dipping sauce. I normally would have ordered this because I LOVE tantan ramen, but I had to forgo it for the limited-time Creamy Truffle Ramen. Creamy Truffle Ramen - LOVED the broth. It was very light and creamy. I actually liked this a lot more than tonkotsu ramen. The truffle wasn't too overwhelming--just mild enough to hint at its flavor without becoming the only flavor profile you get. Truffle is like baking with rose water; finding that balance is quite hard. I will admit the whole table smelled like truffles, though. The torched king oyster mushroom paired wonderfully with the dish, and the broccolini was an equally interesting topping choice. I also found bits of melted Parmesan throughout the ramen, which the menu listed as an ingredient. The egg wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still a decent soy egg. As I kept eating, the truffle oil became more intense, and the fattiness started to get a bit overwhelming without washing it down with water. Great flavor overall, but I think this dish is best paired with an appetizer to help cut through the richness. One of my favorite things about this place, which my BF mentioned, was the noodle texture. I noticed it too as I ate--a good bite with a slick texture that was just starchy enough to cling to the broth. We had leftover noodles from the Tantan Tsukemen at the end of the meal and ended up using the Creamy Truffle broth as a dipping sauce. Honestly, no regrets. The cold noodles didn't work quite as well in this dish, but the broth was definitely a banger. This was also the first ramen broth I couldn't finish but desperately wanted to bring home. (Obviously, I did.) Their to-go containers are surprisingly sleek, too. It's a weird thing to compliment, but I almost wanted to keep the container as much as the broth. Special comment on the utensils here--the soup spoons are ridiculously cute! Would love to have a similar set at home. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was thoughtful. The music wasn't too loud, and it wasn't that crowded for a Saturday night. They do play a lot of popular Japanese songs, so if you're an international music enthusiast, you'll appreciate hearing "Mayonaka no Door" by Miki Matsubara.

I love how Rakkan Ramen's broth is plant based, and it really does taste a bit lighter and cleaner…read more I'm a sucker for specials, so I went with their summer Spicy Tantan Tsukemen, which was pretty good. Note that it's double portion of noodles, so come hungry for this one. I'm also super happy that you can swap pork for chicken. My friends are also apparently suckers for specials and went with the Sushi Flight and the Creamy Truffle ramen. There was no wrong pick for any of us today. I'll definitely will need to come back and try their other dishes!

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Sushi flight
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Japanese Ramen Gachi

Japanese Ramen Gachi

4.2
(130 reviews)
8.5 mi
$$

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

I love ramen and have always been curious about this spot next to my nail salon. In recent months,…read morethey have decided to open for lunch. I was excited to stop in and try it on a Monday around 1pm. The inside of the restaurant is really nicely done. It has a bar area and tables. I was sat at a table. The ordering system is through a QR code. It was fine and I paid with Apple Pay. You can also type in your credit card. I chose the tonkatsu ramen with the lunch special add on of pork and rice for 3.90. The ramen was a 7/10 for me. The egg, the pork and the broth lacked flavor. The flavor on the pork in the rice dish was better, but the rice was overcooked and mushy. I gave up on my bowl about halfway through and left unsatisfied. I don't think I'll be back.

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Communal Table
Pan Fried Hanetsuki Gyoza
Pan Fried Hanetsuki Gyoza
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Toyori

Toyori

4.2
(250 reviews)
11.4 mi
$$

Great sizzling & ramen spot in Bellaire + more…read more Really enjoyed our visit at Toyori in Bellaire. The food was delicious, flavorful, and comforting, and the service was friendly throughout our meal. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy ramen with family and friends. There were 18 in our group, so there was understandably a bit of a wait to accommodate us, but it was definitely worth the wait. Definitely recommend trying this place if you're craving good ramen and Asian fusion dishes in the Bellaire area! The Ribeye sizzling plate is a MUST-try--especially with their signature sauce. So flavorful and satisfying. Their takoyaki tasted so authentic, it felt like being in Japan--another must-try Overall, an excellent dining experience and we would definitely come back again!

Tried Toyori recently and honestly the experience was a mix for me…read more I had their sizzling beef before and wasn't too impressed, so this time I decided to try the ramen. It was decent, but nothing that really stood out flavor wise. The food overall was okay at best in my opinion. What I did enjoy was the ambiance and atmosphere. The restaurant has really nice decorations and a cozy vibe that makes it a pleasant place to hang out. The staff was also attentive and friendly throughout the visit, which I appreciated. While the food didn't fully win me over, the service and environment definitely made the experience better.

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Sauce caddy at each table.
Sauce caddy at each table.
Takoyaki Octopus Balls/章魚燒
Takoyaki Octopus Balls/章魚燒
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