Went there 6/2/2021, workers are still wearing masks and they have dividers on the table for separating guests. Miso Ramen - Very delicious, the base was very flavorful! It might have been a little too condensed of a base but it was perfect. Would definitely get it again. Tonkotsu Ramen - You can really taste the pork broth, definitely one of the best tonkotsu ramen I've had. Takoyaki - The takoyaki sauce was a bit on the salty side but very good appetizer, came with 5 pieces. Miso Eggplant - SUPER yummy but be careful I took a bite as soon as it was delivered to the table and it was piping hot! Tips: - Be sure to write your name down on the paper outside of the restaurant, it's posted on the window as soon as you can, we got there around a hour after opening and by the time we got our ramen all of the booths and 1/3 of the middle seating was filled. - Water only comes as a bottle (no free refills, need to buy the bottles) - Iced Tea is unsweetened with a lemon (free refills), they did provide sugar but did not have artificial sweetener in the container to choose from. read more

Y'all Tiger Den will NEVER disappoint!! I think it is the best Ramen place in Houston, and I may or may not be a little biased. I usually order garlic black bean with butter corn and add a huge splattering of the red spice they have on the tables. You can really tell a place is popular by the line of people waiting. You won't see this at Jinya... LOL. Although, there is not an extensive variety of ramen, they make up for it in the ramen broth and noodles. The noodle and broth are made in-house all, and they taste SO good! Ribeye (Angus skewer): These are my favorite skewers! It is chewy, but not so much! Garlic Black Bean Ramen: ALL time favorite! The garlic pairs well with the other spices in the ramen as well as the toppings! I also like the fact that toppings are roughly a dollar and not twice that at Jinya. Spicy Miso Ramen: My boyfriend constantly orders this whenever we go out to eat here! Personally, I prefer garlic in my ramen, but this is pretty good as well. The spices in the ramen are not too overpowering to the sense of smell. Atmosphere: It's a pretty tiny place compared to other Ramen establishments; however, the food and service can't beat it! My server did not check up on me as often as I would like; however, I have lower standards when it comes to restaurants in China Town. Music is not blaring too loud to the point that I cannot hold a decent conversation. Also sitting at the community tables means you will not get a sense of privacy lol. Highly recommend for ramen! read more

Tiger Den - Garlic Black Bean (bottom), Spicy Miso (top) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow. Can I just say this ramen was amazing. The ambiance, food, and customer service is on point. Upon arrival at 9pm, there was a queue by signing up on a sign-up sheet outside. The queue was super fast as we waited only 10 minutes. The menu was super simple with only 5 main dishes of different types of noodles. I ordered the Tsukemen which is meant to "dip your noodles" in the type of thick/broth. I personally liked it was it was a strong, thick, spicy, pork-based broth. It is definitely not for the faint of heart, so if your not into the soups that pack a punch, don't order this. read more

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Used to be great. Was my go to spot for ramen, recently went and service was okay not the best they got my order wrong... Waiter was also hosting people at the front so I understand but attention to your tables is pretty important. I ordered 2 spicy miso ramens, 1 chicken skewer and 1 gyoza. They brought me tonkotsu ramen, and brought me the chicken skewers and gyoza twice . Miscommunication between staff probably but I wasn't surprised. read more

Tiger Den - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is for sure my favorite Ramen spot in Houston, appetizers are great (cucumber with fish skin is the winner), Ramen is creamy, and there are plenty of drink options to choose from. I will say that the wait can be a killer, but I went around 7:30 on a Thursday and there was no wait. But, around 8PM, it was getting packed, and a wait started forming. Parking can also be tricky, be prepared to walk. read more

My family loves this place. The ramen was good and service was too. We will be back to try other dishes.

I've been meaning to try this place out for a while now. When the ramen craze started out a few years back, I always heard about this place being mentioned and have heard mixed reviews. I I have also passed by it before, and I always see a line outside. Last weekend, my girlfriend finally brought me here after years of slacking! The restaurant is located in Don Huang plaza, probably the most popular plaza in Chinatown. Generally there is enough parking since the plaza is big and they have a parking garage, it may get harder to find a spot close by during the weekend though. The set up inside is very similar to a lot of ramen joints - few booths, a couple long tables, and an open kitchen. The place is not very big, but has a very trendy vibe. The food was great! I got the tsukemen, my gf got the tonkotsu, and we got the gizzard yakitori. I love gizzard, and theirs was so flavorful! I would definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some ramen. read more

Tiger Den - Black bean ramen and tsukemen. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First experience in Chinatown! Visited Tiger Den for the first time today, my sole purpose being to eat gyoza. I'll start by saying - my mistake - I didn't realize they only had fried gyoza. That's strange to me that they didn't have other options. It wasn't a bad experience though. Service 10/10. I sat myself at the bar because there was a long waitlist to be seated. Quickly someone moved some menus out of my way, asked if I had been helped, and took my drink and appetizer order (gyoza of course). The waiter was friendly and attentive. However, twice, another waiter assisted in taking my payment and whatnot. Thought it was different, but a good thing because they were very busy. I ordered the fried gyoza, the chicken and green onion skewer, and the ribeye skewer. Fried Gyoza - 3/5 - boring. I enjoyed the crispiness of it, but the flavor was nothing to write home about. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, and I did enjoy it. I just felt it was lacking something. Skewers - 4/5 - yummy. They were grilled perfectly, flavor was savory and delicious. The only thing keeping them from being 5/5 is the amount of fat on the skewer. Some people may like that, but I hate biting into fat. With that being said, it was more than generous portion sizes (2 skewers per order) for a very small $5~. There were tons of options for skewers, I'm not that adventurous yet. Ambience: Dark, loud, bustling, pretty small. There is a very open view to the kitchen area. I know not everyone would enjoy such a busy atmosphere, but I do. I like knowing so many people are there having a good time and conversing with friends/family. FYI- having never been to Chinatown before, it was difficult to find in the midst of so many different food places. Overall, I'd say 3/5, but the price makes me say 4/5. I spent $15 on three different items, and the service was great. I will go back to try the ramen, it looks good. I may try an adventurous skewer too! read more

Tiger Den - Chicken, Green Onion Ribeye (Black Angus) - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tiger Den is a small restaurant in Houston that serves up ramen. The ramen is good, the space limited, the line can be long, but patience will lead you to a legitimate hot bowl of ramen. My Overall Rating - 2 1/2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Tiger Den is a beautiful restaurant, with plenty of dark woods, lighting, and Japanese accents. The only drawback is the size. It's small so seating is limited, and there's no formal waiting area so expect to wait outside. Once you're seated you'll be close to your neighbor, but just know you're not the only one in pursuit of some good ramen. 1/2 Star. Service - There was about a 30 minute wait on an early Friday evening, and Tiger Den does a great job managing who is in line. Once in though, our service was just OK. They are so busy that flagging down a server can be a challenge. They seem to be impatient as we ordered, rushing us a bit. I think the goal is to turn as many tables as possible but service takes a hit. 1/2 Star. Food - I really enjoyed my Garlic ramen. The pork belly was tender, the ramen was silky, and the broth hot and flavorful. Now, I'm not ramen expert, but I devoured my bowl. It was a solid bowl throughout, now we did order some appetizers including chicken skin. Do yourself a favor skip this. You're better off ordering an 8 piece meal from Pop Eyes and peeling off the skin. But the ramen is solid so I'll give credit where it's due. 1 Star. Will I Return? - Probably, while I enjoyed the ramen I can't say I enjoyed the experience. I guess this is the best ramen in Houston, I think I'd just rather grab a good bowl of pho. 1/2 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

Tiger Den - Black bean garlic - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Use to be good imo. But for the price to value no not not anymore. Its just a hyped up name and its a good places overall but not for me. If price was better than I'd go. They raised it pre-covid and I didn't like that. Its like paying jinta price for ramen jin off westheimer If my friends paid for me cool, but I won't. Alright place overall love the vibe tho its cool read more

I'm with Weili H. on this one. I think I'm higher on this place than most people who are reviewing. Came here with some friends last week. The space isn't that big and there was a bit of a wait, but if you're in a party of 4 or less, it moves pretty quick. I had the spicy miso ramen, the fried squid, and the pandan donuts for dessert. For the ramen, I thought the broth was very good; it was full, just the right amount of spicy, and flavorful. The noodles were kind of weird - a little bit too chewy and 'springy' which wasn't what I was expecting, but the taste was OK. As a whole, the ramen still adequately hit the spot. The squid appetizer was awesome and fried to a perfect crisp. The pandan donuts were pretty good - it reminded me of a mixture between you tiao and roti. The dipping sauce was super good, but I felt like it wasn't enough to accommodate all of the donuts...wish I had some extra. My favorite part of the restaurant was the decor and vibe. When you step in, you really feel like you're not in Texas. I especially loved the see-through kitchen when you sit at the counter where you can watch everything being prepared. Seems like everyone these days is a ramen connoisseur. Look, you have to grade on a curve here. This is no Ippudo or Totto, nor are we in NYC or the Bay Area. This ramen is not bad at all, and I'm glad we finally have a dedicated ramen shop in town. It may not be the best ramen, but it hits the spot. Prices are super reasonable too. They've also shown that they're willing to take feedback, as evidenced by their closing after their initial grand opening to refine their dishes. I can only see them improving over time. Will be back to sample the rest of their menu! read more

Tiger Den - spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went on Monday, the first day they officially opened to the public, however, it wasn't a full menu. They were only serving ramen and robata items, which was fine by me. My hubby is very particular with his ramen. His favorite place is Ippudo, NYC. We have tried several places in Houston, but the only one that I would eat at again is the spicy soy at Kata Robata (though I heard Soma is also great). However, now we have two places. We tried the spicy soy and it was great. Fresh noodles definitely make a huge difference! Off the robata, we ordered the beef tongue, chicken skin, chicken gizzards, pork jaw, shrimp, eel, shiitake, and mushroom medley. Of those, I loved the chicken skin, pork jaw, and shrimp. The only thing we would ask for is for more char... but it was so packed on Monday, that I think the robata chef was a bit overwhelmed. Flavors were still great, so I'm not really complaining. With my recent disappointment with Izakaya Wa and their one-dimensional panko skewers, I was really excited to see the variety of skewers Tiger Den had to offer. This place reminded me of Hagi, NYC... minus the alcohol since Tiger Den didn't have their alcohol permit yet. The big finale..... pandan custard doughnuts. The doughnuts were basically puff pastry that was deep fried served with pandan custard.... and it was YUM! The doughnuts reminded me of beignets, but much lighter. I know my kids would've loved it and we would probably start picking up doughnuts now instead of beignets. If you can, try to grab seats at the bar... it's awesome to watch the chefs in action. Can't wait to come back again to try the other items on the menu! read more

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Tiger Den remains the best ramen place in Houston. Why? The right amount of fattiness and saltiness. Also they provide consistent tent quality. The issue remains their broth remains somewhat luke warm even after asking for being atsu atsu (very hot). One of the reasons for their success is because Tiger Den focuses on only one type of ramen with one type of broth. They have four or five different types of ramens but they have only one basic broth. For example, what Tiger Den offer is not a real miso ramen because they just modifie the basic tokotsu ramen by adding miso based flavor. But it works as a business model and keep their quality consistent. Broth is the basic of ramen and Tiger Den seems to understand that expanding to provide variety can be a risk. Congratulations for your wonderful work. read more

Three stars? Okay, it was really 3.5 stars but I can't find myself rounding up for the moment. I came here to dine with a couple of Yelpers - Cherry A. and Mike M. Cherry was the first to arrive so she put her name down on the wait list that's posted on the window right outside the restaurant. I came in second and since Mike had to make the trip from across town, we had to wait for him a little bit. The wait wouldn't have been long had we had a complete party, however we found out that they wouldn't seat a complete party. As soon as Mike arrived, we probably waited another five minutes before getting seated. The set up inside the restaurant looks pretty similar to Jinya Ramen. You have your booths on both sides of the restaurant, a community table in the center of the restaurant, and the bar at the very end. However, unlike Jinya, they don't have the bar out front and the restaurant is smaller in size. Cherry is the Tiger Den resident expert since neither Mike or myself had been here. She ordered some Brussel Sprouts and Chicken/Green Onion Yakitori to start with. I ordered myself a bowl of tonkotsu ($9.00) with extra noodles ($2.50). If you're really hungry, get the extra serving of noodles. For the price, it's so worth it. In total we had three orders of tonkotsu ramens - two without bamboo and one regular. The brussel sprouts were delicious and definitely a must-try. Even if you don't like vegetables or greens, you should at least try it because the sauce that they put on the brussel sprouts was just delicious. The chicken yakitori was also good, but I didn't think it was anything special. When the first tonkotsu came out, we asked the waitress whether or not it had bamboo in it. She kept telling us that she brought out the tonkotsu (DUH!) After a little bit of going back and forth, she finally managed to understand that we had ordered three tonkotsu ramens! She had to double check the little order slip to make sure that it wasn't a mistake. After that little fiasco, the other ramen bowls came out. However, I didn't get my extra serving of noodles. I waited a little bit hoping for someone to come and bring it out. Nope, didn't happen. Cherry finally flagged someone and asked for it. A few more minutes of wait, and the extra noodles still didn't come out so Cherry flagged another person and asked for it. A few more minutes of wait before someone actually came out with the extra noodles. Bleh. Now let's talk food. The ramen IS super yummy. Delicious. The broth was just right. The combination of the noodles, broth, meat, egg, corn, etc was almost perfect. I'm going to say that the ramen was pretty much on par with what Jinya has to offer. After we finished our ramen, we ordered the Pandan donuts. The donuts itself tasted like your typical fried dough. However, the pandan dipping? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! NOM! Throughout my dining experience, my water glass was feeling lonely. It was always empty because nobody cared enough to stop by our table to fill it up. The manager did make a stop during our dinner to ask how everything was going. However, at this point my glass was only halfway empty. I finally had to flag someone to get it filled up. To close this, Tiger Den serves really good food. However, the service is severely lacking and non-existent. I guess that should have been expected since the restaurant is located in Chinatown where service is pretty much non-existent. But I had higher expectations. I'd come back if the wait weren't too long. Hopefully when I do, the service will be much, much better. read more

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So Tiger Den, from the owners of Aka Sushi in Houston, is a noodle and yakitori restaurant, not specifically a ramen noodle place. However, the Internet, the customers, and just about everyone else feels this place is the place to get ramen noodle with the craze for good ramen is still high in Houstonians' mind. We went there on a week day dinner time and it was still packed with people waiting on the outside. It was a good thing that they are providing some seating on the outside and the heater lamp as it was one of the cold winter night that Houston have sometimes. When my date and I got there, we first checked in with one of the owner who monitors the capacity on the inside and the sign-in sheet on the outside. As soon as a table or share seating is ready, she will call out the name and the number of party for you to go in. It wasn't a too long of a wait and my date and I were seated in one of the communion long table with all the parties of 2 next to us. As soon as we sat down, we were handed the menu and took our drink order. Since this place is known for noodles and yakitori, we each ordered a bowl of ramen and some yakitori. We ordered the beef tongue, shiitake mushroom, mushroom medley, chicken gizzard, and I had a bowl of the black bean ramen with no extra toppings. Once the orders are input into the tablet, they will tape a checklist so the food runner can mark off what has been brought out in order to make sure nothing's amiss. The yakitori came out in good speed and over all, you can skip the shiitake mushroom skewer and just get the mushroom medley. The beef tongue was very good and the chicken gizzard isn't too bad. When our bowl of ramen came out, it looked good at first. But just like what others have said, the noodle isn't what you could classify as ramen noodle. But the broth is good enough for me as the black bean smell and taste goes great with the base broth. My date however, wasn't impressed with her basic tonkotsu ramen. She took a bite and sip of mine and she definitely likes mine over the basic one. We were pretty full so we skipped the dessert. Over all this place isn't the best ramen in Houston but with the hype at the time, you should still go check it out just to say been there, done that. read more

Can't say I've tried enough ramen to suggest which is the best out there. I have only been to Fat Bao, Ninja Ramen, Kata Robata, Ramen Jin, and Ramen Tatsuya up in Austin. But as far as I am concerned, Tiger Den is definitely not a bad choice if you're looking to cure your ramen cravings. Tiger Den doesn't open for lunch hours, which is a huge bummer. Oh the business it could get from the lunch rush. But that's only because they spend a lengthy part of the day brewing their soup base (from scratch) and adjusting its taste with care and precision. There's usually a long line outside. The demand for ramen has been intense lately, and the shop is small and has very limited seating. If you ever go with 2 or less people, you will most likely get seated at the bar or long table, right next to random people that you don't know. Anymore than 2 people will require you to wait extra long due to the popularity of the place. Especially during dinner hours. Although Tiger Den's main focus is serving ramen, it does give you a list of appetizers to go alongside your meal. Most of these appetizers are usually grilled skewers of a variety of meats and seafood. But beware - I have ordered the chicken wings twice, and both times they have come out burnt. There are 5 choices of ramen flavors, and they are priced reasonably at about $8-9. Each comes with a fair share of toppings and noodles, and the broth is neither too bland or too salty. The creaminess is also just at the right level, so it doesn't make the ramen too filling (a downside I have experienced with other ramen dishes). Service is friendly and helpful, and the food comes out fast, which makes me a happy regular customer :) read more

Tiger Den - Tan-Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've visited this restaurant two times in the past year. The first visit was very good, even if I had to sit at the community tables in the middle of the restaurant. My recent visit, however, was a little disappointing, even though I had a decent seat. For the disappointing visit, my partner and I requested a booth when we came in, not too long before the typically busy dinner hour. The restaurant wasn't full since it was a weekday, so it was realistic to get a booth for the two of us. Instead of giving one of two open booths to us, the hostess just stared around the restaurant, walked us to the bar seating in the corner, then ran off, even though no one else was waiting to be seated. It wasn't a terrible spot, but we saw two other couples walk into the restaurant after us and get the seating we wanted. Now that the one bad incident is out of the way, I can focus on the ramen. For my first visit, I had the garlic black bean ramen, which was very flavorful and absolutely delicious from beginning to end. So far, between Austin and Houston, it's the best I've had of all time. It's better than anything I've had at Tatsu-Ya, Michi, and other random shops I've visited over the years. The bowl had the right amount of noodles, the broth wasn't bland or too salty, and the egg was cooked to perfection. As for the most recent visit, I got the Tantanmen. It was a little over mild in terms of spice level, and everything else was really good. This time it felt like there were more noodles than I last remembered, but that's not necessarily bad. Pretty solid choice overall if you're looking for something with a little more kick to it than your standard miso or tonkotsu ramen. If you're in the Bellaire Chinatown area, this is a good spot for ramen. However, I'm beginning to like Ramen Bar Ichi more, even if they're equally busy most days. Definitely avoid the major busy times if you can. read more

Tiger Den - Pork gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food - good portions. If you're expecting Nyc (totto ramen, minca, or ippuddo) or Tokyo like ramen, I don't want to disappoint you. It doesn't come close. The both was ok, but bland. We had to add quite a bit of the additional seasoning for flavor. I was dissatisfied with the noodles. It's not the texture that you would expect from a ramen shop. It's like the egg noodles that you would find in wonton noodle soups or buy at an asian supermarket. This place doesn't compare to the more authentic ramen shops, but they might improve over time. Based on my recent experience, this restaurant is over-hyped. Ambiance - pretty good decor. If you plan to taking someone on a date, don't count on it because they seat all the doubles at the large table in the middle of the restaurant so that party of 3+ can have a private table. You're literally elbow to elbow with the people next to you. You can hear all your neighbor's convo!! Customer service - I wasn't too impressed. Also,they're extremely short-handed. You really have to know whar you want the first time the waitress/waiter comes to you because it would be almost impossible to flag them down again until it's time to pay your bill. Cleanliness - the dining area is clean. The restrooms were out of toliet paper and the basket overflowed with towels and etc. Suggestion: it would be nice to have a more frequent cleaning schedule. Price - the priceswere pretty average compared to elsewhere for ramen. Tip: no diet sodas, typical wait at dinner is about 30 minutes, there's a sign in sheet outside read more

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I stopped by yesterday with my cousins and it was packed with people. That tells me, this place must be delicious, that's why it's so busy & crowded. I love the atmosphere of Tiger Den and the scenery itself. It's quite dark inside & they have a wall filled with customer's artwork/sketches! Pretty cute and rad. Mmm, I ordered the takoyaki & tsukemen. The takoyaki disappoints me so much. It came out warm like they microwave it or something. The flavor was bland and I got bored eating it. Tsukemen was really spicy and very salty. I wouldn't get it again. Only thing I enjoyed was my cousin's tonkotsu ramen was the real deal. Also, their service is bad. They really need to work more on that because they lack bringing out food. It took forever for my charshu to come out!! read more

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Tsukemen (dipping ramen) is finally on the menu. Not sure how late I am on this lol. Like my first review, it's spicyyy and a little too salty in my opinion. However, I do like the creamy broth versus the spicy miso broth. Service was meh. read more

Tiger Den - Tsukemen - dipping ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've always seen a long line waiting outside this place for the longest time while I eat at some of the restaurants in the shopping center. Quite a few people have recommended this ramen spot for me too, so I decided to come try it for the first time today. They open at 5pm and we decided to come early because I've seen the long lines before. They post a waiting list outside for you to sign. To start, we tried the ribeye skewers and takoyaki. The ribeye skewers were pretty juicy and were cooked just right. As for the flavor, it didn't strike me as something I have to order again or something out of the ordinary. It honestly just tasted like small pieces of steak on a stick. The takoyaki was pretty good. Good crunch and good flavor. It tasted better than most of the places I've tried takoyaki from, so I'd recommend it as an appetizer. It comes with 5 takoyaki balls. For our main entree, we decided to get the spicy miso ramen. I was honestly underwhelmed by the taste of the ramen. It was salty, not a lot of deep flavor. The chashu was cooked all right. Not soft and tender like I've had at other ramen spots. I can only speak about the miso ramen from here, but you can definitely get better from Ramen Tatsuya or Blackbird Izakaya. As for the service, you get a pitcher of water at your table. I didn't like how our ramen came out before the appetizers. They brought them out all at once and these booths are quite small so it was a bit crowded. Waiters were polite overall but the atmosphere of the restaurant is kind of hands off - you come eat and then go. If you're going for a date night and to just talk, I don't think this is the place especially with the small space and how crowded the place can get. read more

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Came here around 6 on a Wednesday and it was about a 25 minute wait. I must say it was well worth the wait. I liked the spicy miso ramen better than the tonkotsu. As far as the grilled items go, we also got the chicken gizzard and the Ika. Chicken gizzard was not that great but I would recommend getting the Ika. Cons: it was only 6:30pm and they had ran out of the chicken skin and some other items already. read more

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Havent been to Tiger Den in awhile and all I can say is that their ramen is just okay now. I used to love it. Now, my go to ramen place is Tamashi Robata. Service is good at Tiger Den. We were seated in time but I know it can get crazy here. read more

Tiger Den - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If you want a place to eat quick and decent Ramen noodles then go here. The place is small and tight and there are 2 tables you will have to share with several people. The service is adequate because sometimes you have a new waiter who forgot to bring condiment for you till you asked the second time. However the music is awful . read more

Stopped in after a friends recommendation. I really enjoyed the broth but considering I paid almost 20 bucks the portion was a little small. The Brussel sprouts were really good. Next time, I'm going to try just the appetizers as my meal because as I was looking around they all looked great. The line is really long but it moved pretty quickly. read more

Tiger Den - Brussel Sprouts - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We really wanted to try their squid teriyaki but were bummed when they didn't have any. That said their baby octopus and takoyaki were so good! Full of flavor and the octopus wasn't too chewy. Their ramen, especially the broth, is delicious. It's also really cute and modern inside, which was a pleasant surprise. Though small, they are taking appropriate steps to accommodate COVID-19 regulations. Their wait staff was very friendly as well. read more

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First impression means a lot, the Host by the name of Chi wasn't friendly she was borderline rude. I don't want to get into details with her but let's just say she needs some customer service training. Let's move on to the Food and the service from our waiter. I ordered the Tantan-Men with extra pork and eggs, the food came out so fast (3 minutes) which makes me wonder was it already pre made. The food at best was subpar, sadly the egg was the best part. Noodles were a bit hard and the pork was the worst part, it had so much fat and there's barely any tender in the pork. I regret getting extra pork for 2.50. On the bright side our server Thuan was very nice and very attentive. Will I return? Nope read more

Tiger Den - Tantan-Men. 2.3/5, the Pork was so fatty no meat at all. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

It tasted normal like many other ramen noodles. The place is small & not attractive for the price to me .

3.5 rounded to 4 stars. Ippudo NY? No, not even close. But it's a good try. I give them a solid B+. Ippudo NY is an honor student. Best in Houston? Probably. I still don't like kata robota but I enjoyed the tonkotsu. The wife loved the Ika Geso. Let me also say this... It's not fair to compare any ramen place to Ippudo NY. Actually, it's really not fair to compare any place to Ippudo NY. Ippudo NY is in a VERY elite class of restaurant. That being said, I enjoyed Tiger Den very much. Positives: decent broth. good portions of ramen. fun atmosphere. Ika Geso and chicken skins were pretty good. Negatives: poor proportions of protein. Everything is sliced REALLY thin. Chicken wings were boiled first (yuck). If you like meat with your ramen, order extra.. a lot of extras. Would I go back? Yes. Bathrooms? IDK... didn't try Was the wait worth it? 30 mins max Odd details: it felt like they didn't turn on the AC inside. I will be back for more the Tonkotsu and maybe I'll try the garlic black bean. read more

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My brother took me to this ramen shop. I really liked it. We ordered the dipping ramen. Everything was perfect. To start off, get there early for a good seat. There was no wait, we were sat at a communal bench/table. The only bad thing is not a lot of elbow room. Our dipping ramen came out in 10-15 mins. The whole thing was good, a little spicy, but good. My brother ordered an extra side of noodles and chashu. Not a bad idea if you're hungry.:-) the dipping broth is rich and had a little creamy taste. It had chashu, an egg, scallions, and ground pork. Really yummy:-) The staff was friendly and prompt. Checked out really fast too, thought it would take awhile since they were busy. I will return, definitely. The other bowls beside us looked so good. Want to try the tonkatsu. read more

Tiger Den - Dipping ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for date night. There are really good reviews on Google, so we thought we'd give it a try. We waited 35 minutes for a table and figured itd be worth it considering the long wait. Basically, it was ok. We had to sit next to several others at their big table. They did not have any ramen dishes with any other meat besides pork??? We ended up getting the spicy miso, gyozas, and the veggie ramen. Noodles were fresh, so I'll give them props for that. Overall, I would say it's an ok place? Unsure, just didn't feel wowed so go at your own discretion. read more

If anyone ever ask me what should they get when coming here. I would say: 1. The dip ramen 2. Skewers And really that is it, many of their other ramen aren't the best in Houston. Very basic and doesn't taste that great anyway. However, I have found that their skewers are really good. Especially the pork jowl and chicken. Every time I come here, those are the two I must get, along with gizzard, skin, beef. The reason their dip ramen is great is because of the broth, it really pack a punch and it's spicy. Many other ramen places I have gone to haven't got their dip ramen correct. Surprisingly tiger den got it done right, I will give them that. Another thing to get their is their pandan donut for dessert, the donut isn't like regular donut. More like a flakey Chinese donut for rice porridge. With pandan creme, it is the best combination to end a good meal. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat and was lucky enough to be seated within 10 minutes of arrival. The sign up sheet is outside posted to the window- you just add your name to the list and wait to be called. My husband and I shared 2 different appetizers and 2 different ramen bowls. We tried the beef tongue skewer (DELICIOUS) and the fried squid to start with. I was apathetic about the squid but my husband really enjoyed it. For the noodles- our waiter recommended the miso ramen and the dipping ramen. The dipping ramen was atomically spicy (he told us hot) and very heavy. I think it's made with mayonnaise? It was good but definitely meant to be shared. The miso ramen was yummy and very creamy. I thought the vegetables in the bowl were just okay. Cabbage and black wood ear mushroom don't seem to go that well with pork belly to me for some reason. I don't think I would return. Service with our waiter was good but hostesses could be nicer. read more

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Coming to tiger den I didn't really have high expectations. I've been to a couple ramen places in my life, and because of the reviews on yelp I was definitely skeptical. Despite everything, I was pleasantly surprised!! Tiger Den ramen is actually pretty good! Definitely try the skewers as well! I particularly enjoyed the ribeye, great flavor and it was pretty tender! Pros: overall the ramen was delicious and pretty good price for ramen! The chashu and ajitama were not bad either Cons: the noodles tasted like store bought egg noodles you can get at an Asian supermarket. It's not bad but I prefer handmade noodles lol. Also the bamboo shoots they use taste like canned bamboo shoots. I don't particularly enjoy those. The ramen served here might not be the most authentic (it's owned by Taiwanese ppl I believe and has an almost Taiwanese inspired twist to it) but it definitely is pretty yummy. I would check it out, especially since there aren't many yummy ramen places in Houston! Also try the pandan donuts! Hot little fried, flaky dough bites and you dip them into a pandan sauce that's cold and creamy! Super yum!! Pandan sauce kinda tastes like green tea to me but also something else you can't really describe! Just try it to see! read more

Tiger Den - Pandan donuts - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of best ramen place in town. Im not big on ramen but this place changed my mind. Starter: go with yakitori rib eye, chicken, squid, shrimp head, & enoki mushrooms. Favorite soups: 1st is spicy miso soup and 2nd tonkotsu. The broth is simmered for 20 hours. Very rich and warming. Tonkotsu is more for spicy lover. It has high spice level while miso is more medium spice. The only downside is there usually a long wait avg 1 hr to 1hr 1/2. There is a waiting list outside on wall. You put your name on list and they will call you once your table is ready. read more

This place has been the first Ramen establishments I had the pleasure of going to the first time I had moved to Houston. So watching this small restaurant grow in hype and popularity has been both rewarding and intriguing all the same. It's held many good memories and a few disappointing ones--but overall, I think this cozy establishment is one for the books. First off, definitely try to get in on the off times of this place--you'll be in for a raw and pleasant experience, with little to no wait--and the freshest example of food and customer service. The atmosphere is both modern and soothing for any type of individual and seating is limited, but worth the wait--even if you end up going on a saturday night at 10pm--although, like with all places now and again those busy hours really get to affect the quality of food sometimes so---be warned, it's still decent even in a rush. Food wise: Appetizers and small dishes--there's quite the variety so if you're craving a flame grilled skewer or some seafood--feel free to delve into maybe some pork belly or lamb (my human's personal favorite) for meats/or maybe their grilled squid as well. We have managed to try almost all of their appetizers and while some can be a hit and miss like the chicken wings with soy glaze, others can be phenomenal like a char grilled brussel sprout. Feel free to explore, it gives the customer a limitless amount of combination options. Ramen: 1) Tonkatsu: a warm and lightly steeped pork broth that definitely hits the spot for a cold night--while the pork belly slices fixes the urge for meatiness and heartiness; my favorite choice and selection hands down. 2) Spicy miso: talk about a lovely finesse of spice and soy based broth; if you're feeling adventurous but not really a spicy food lover, this is a good choice. Although I am not too fond of the ground pork aspect instead of a slice of pork belly, but it's not a bad addition or replacement at all. 3) Tantan-men: I love the option of a thick dipping noodle paired with a very thick and steaming bowl of spicy and tongue burning sauce, but this might be a bit much for the average consumer. Tread with caution, but know that the burn is quite worth the pain and suffering for this selection--albeit it's more of single note of flavor rather than a complete harmony. 4) Shoyu: A lighter soy sauce version and perhaps the lightest version on the menu minus I think one more. Definitely milder note tones in this dish, but again still a hearty selection for someone that doesn't want to be filled to the brim quickly. Service? Very quick and efficient, but again when the rush hours are about? Very difficult to catch someone sometimes and the quality of the food can be muddled. Some days? A hit or miss...but overall? This place has a special nook in my heart and soul, and I always come back for more. Enough said, still love this place and probably always will. Hope they grow, but I still wished it was not as popular with just a few people and quality attention and food. They've done fairly well though, so kudos to y'all! Much love! read more

Tiger Den - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

My go to Ramen shop in Houston. I enjoy the spicy miso ramen. The noodles are freshly hand made every morning...definitely notice the texture compare to other ramen shop's noodle. I recommend showing up early so you can put your name on the list since they don't take reservation. read more

Tiger Den - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The dipping ramen and garlic black bean are so yummy and flavorful! Definitely recommend the ramen and custard pandan doughnuts. The pork jowl is cut too big, very tough to chew :( the enoki mushroom was burnt and bitter. Skip on the skewers, eat ramen and dessert here! Pandan doughnuts are so addicting and light!! read more

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I don't know how Tiger Den has been open so long without a visit from me. This place has had a lot of hype around it since open, but for whatever reason, it's taken me a really long time to finally try it out. Heads up - this place is closed on Mondays. That's gotten me burned a few times, but I finally made it! First thing I noticed, there's a wait outside - even at 5pm when it opens. You don't go in and wait inside, you put your name outside on the list and they call you in. Even if it's empty, you gotta wait until they seat you. Not bad most days, but may be a pain with really hot or cold weather. Now for the good part - food. Ordered some takoyaki to start, which was alright. It was a bit gooier and not as crisp as I'd like it to be on the outside. My friend tried the spicy miso ramen, and I tried the tsukemen (dipping noodles). I have a love affair with tsukemen - it's my ramen of choice! The tsukemen here is very different than what I'm used to. Tiger Den uses the normal thin, wavy, ramen noodles instead of the thick kind. Also, being thinner, it seemed like the tsukemen was smaller than I was used to - I had to order a second round of noodles to fill up. Also, make note - the tsukemen here really is quite spicy - It's the hottest ramen they've got! Not something I'm used to. Overall, it was quite good, but it wouldn't be my first choice going back. Overall, a good experience at Tiger Den. I'll probably come back and try something else - and in addition, I'm eyeing those pandan custard donuts. Those sound freaking amazing. read more

Tiger Den - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came on a Thursday evening for a party of 4. By 5 PM, there were quite a few people waiting outside. You have to sign your name on a wait list that they post on their window. You would have to wait outside until they call your name. You can't wait inside. Inside, it is pretty dark..hence the idea of the den. The music was pretty loud. The service was quick. The broth was flavorful and the meat was soft. Is it worth the wait outside? No. It is still good ramen but not the best. read more

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