A wonderful quant location that serves some of the best ramen in the greater Houston area. Pleasant staff and prices. Love the style and vibe of this business. read more

I used to love coming into Tiger Den. I would luckily always come when there's little to no wait. This most recent time was disappointing tbh, especially during Covid-19. When I had arrived, there were two ladies waiting before me. I wrote my name down on the list and then sat down on the bench outside. Several other parties came and wrote their names down after me. 15 minutes after that, the ladies got sat. 20 minutes after they were sat, me and about four other parties were sat all at once with ONE waitress handling the whole front house. Cool. I got sat by myself on the center table, parties at the surrounding tables. Let me remind you that I was sat first and was the first party that arrived compared to all of these other tables, meaning I should be tended to first and then other tables follow. I got asked what I'd like to eat, got my drink, what I wanted to order, AND my food last. Soon after getting my food, a couple sat right next to me, disregarding the social distancing rule. Yeah, there's a plastic shield to the left and right of you when you're seated at the table but they're literally one foot away from me. Tiger den needs to stop seating strangers next to each other, and that goes for pre and post covid. It's uncomfortable and not safe. I got so fed up thinking that they let this poor girl run all the tables by herself, that she tended to me last though I was first, and that the couple was sat right beside me that I paid and left and still had ¾ of my ramen on the table. The waitress was really nice and I'm sure she didn't do it on purpose but it really annoyed me because I waited a long time to be seated and much longer than anyone else has waited. I was hangry. Also, just kinda upset at management for letting this poor girl work the floor all by herself with no help whatsoever! I really love the tsukemen and the brussel sprouts is a must to get when you come to Tiger Den. read more

First time trying real Ramen. This place was recommended by a good friend of mine. And i must say that I was really satisfied. Incase this is your first, keep in mind that there is a wait. You come up on the store front and you have to sign in on a list taped to the window. If all your party isn't there, they will skip you. Just and FYI. We got there, party of 5. Waited about 15-20 mins. Very chill place. Fast paced but chill and relaxed at the same time. Menu is vey simple and straightforward. About 5-6 different ramen options. 4-5 appetizer options. Now, I love spicy, so my friend recommended either the Spicy Miso which he says everyone gets or their spiciest Tsukemen. I opted for the spicest, Tsukemen. The waited reiterated again that it was spicy when I told him what I wanted. I also ordered a Keiko geso? Fried octopus appetizer which never came :( but they took it off my bill. To drink, we made our own sake bombs. Very good price too, got a cheap Tiger beer for $3.50 and some hot Sake for $5. Those two were enough for about 3-4 sake bombs. Really tasty! So finally the food comes, and i must say that the Tsukemen was not that spicy to me. It may be to others, but if you eat alot of spicy, then you should be fine. It did have heat to it, but it was a low simmering tasty heat. Very flavorful, I actually cannot wait to go back. All in all, great service and great atmosphere and of course, great food!'n read more

This place has the most amazing ramen I've had! I did try Jin Ya ramen, and that place is also very good, just the pricing itself what makes it harder for me to go. First time I came here with my coworkers and son, it's very kid friendly which I really loved! The only downside is waiting outside to be seated, not in this hot weather lol. Overall, amazing ramen, service and environment. Definitely recommend! read more

This is a the best ramen noodle place in Houston!!!! The broth has a rich deep flavor and the noodles are perfectly tender. You are able to purchase additional items to add to your soup (i.e. more egg, noodles, mushrooms etc.). This place is always packed!!!! Be prepared to wait. When you get to the restaurant, they have a sign up sheet on the outside that you add your name to. They periodically come out and cross off names as diners finish eating. Good news is that the line moves fairly quickly. Depending on how many people are ahead of you, you may have time to walk around and explore the other cool shops in this complex. I ordered the classic tonkatsu (creamy,savory with an umami taste, with a soft boiled egg, mushrooms and pork belly). My husband got the spicy miso ramen, he said the spice level was good and did not need to add anything to kick it up a notch. I believe they are around $10 each. We came 30 minutes before closing and they still happily served us. They also have a nice variety of Japanese beers to accompany your food. For those who are not sure what is in each soup, they have a picture menu as well. read more

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This place is AMAZING. Very cool atmosphere and the food is mind boggling-ly good. If you're looking for traditional Japanese ramen and other such delicious fare, Tiger Den is the place to go. FYI, you have to put your name and party number on the list outside before being admitted in. The wait is usually pretty short though, and well worth it!!!! read more

THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN THE CHINATOWN AREA!!! I'm sooooo in love with this place!! Specifically the Tsukemen Ramen, is the most savory dish I have ever experienced in this culture. I always order a bowel to go because I know before morning I will be craving this dish again. The restaurant is small and there's usually a short wait to get in especially on the weekends. However the wait it soooo worth it!! Treat yourselves to something you will not experience anywhere else!!! read more

Decent Ramen, but great meats and a fantastic atmosphere. The chicken hearts and cow tongue are amazing, and the ramen is pretty standard.

Good ramen. But would really surprised me was the desserts. I have both of the desserts, and they were both really good. I didn't like the presentation of the tofu cheesecake though, but it was really tasty. The waiting line was a little bit long, but there was a lot of people ahead of us and it moved at a decent paste. I went there on a Sunday evening. As expected parking was a nightmare. You can always expect that on this Plaza which is super busy all the time. After running here a couple of times and it has never disappointed me. Just a little annoying is the waiting time. I didnt think they take reservations. As soon as you get there right your name and how many people are going to be eating on a piece of paper taped to the entrance. This is their method of reservation / getting in line. Make sure that you have the correct number of people that you listed on the page when they call you to be seated. Service was good too. A little on the pricey side. read more

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Anyone that rates this place below 5 stars is a Karen or a Chad. Best Ramen in Houston. I've traveled far for Ramen, but this is worth it. If you can't handle the heat, get out the kitchen. read more

In all honesty is pretty good. It's not mind blowing, but it's good. Heads up, there's usually a wait to get in, that is all. I started off with the grilled squid. It's fantastic! Grill to perfect and then covered in a delicious teriyaki sauce. I'd really recommend it. My sister had the black bean ramen. I didn't get to eat any of it, but i did grab a spoonful of broth, and from that spoonful, it's alright, a bit salty, but alright. I, myself, had the tonkotsu ramen, a pork bone based soup. The broth was a little bland, but alright. They gave me a decent amount of chashu (pork belly), they were quite large, very tender, and over that was good. The noodles firm, my personal taste, i like firm noodles. If you don't then let it sit in broth a few minutes. The decor is awesome to behold. Normally i let the food talk, but it's worth mentioning here. It's where zen meets trend. On one side is a giant, gently flowing calligraphy work and on the other side is a noisy collage with various imagery of Japanese sub-cultures and other images. Dark wood is a continuous theme throughout the restaurant that ties the two contrasting imagery together. It's overall a good restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Food is good, not great, but good, and decor is pleasing. I'd give 3.5 if I could, it's definitely better than a 3, so 4 stars it is. read more

Great ramen can be found here as I'm sure others says about Tiger Den. We never knew about this part of town but I'm glad Tiger Den drew us here. The ramen itself is incredible. The restaurant is modern, clean, and the service was hectic. My only wish was that the place was a little bigger. Otherwise, it's a great place to eat and there is plenty to walk around and see after you are done with your meal. read more

This is the best ramen I've had in Houston. The tonkotsu was very rich and their spicy pork soup was very balanced. I'd go again. read more

Tiger Den - Tantan don soup? It's the one with the spicy ground pork. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best Japanese I have had so far. They have the best ramen soup that can find anywhere. If you love ramen, this is the place that you can't miss for sure! read more

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Maybe 4.5 stars because of the wait, but man. Worth the wait. Phenomenal food. Told BF who tends to be difficult about the ethnic food I love that they have meat there, he can get skewers. And he did. The ribeye (OMG meltingly awesome), tongue, chicken skin, shrimp. He wanted liver but it wasn't on the menu, do they have it anymore? And then more ribeye. And then possibly cause he was still hungry or perhaps curious about the soup (how so unlike him), he got a side of noodles, a side of broth and a side of eggs. Oh, cmon Scott, just get the ramen to begin with. Me? I got the spicy pork ramen. Oddly I prefer the simpler ramen with the clear broth (which ramen snobs turn their noses up at) but this fancier stuff is pretty tasty I must admit. Oh, we walked practically the entire strip center before we found it it so if you don't know exactly where it is, it's a couple spots down from Kubo's. Have to go back. Like soon. read more

I love the food here; everything they have on the menu is seasoned well and the flavors are incredible. Don't miss the brussel sprouts, the spicy cucumber , yakitori s ...the list is just endless yum!!! read more

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I usually get the Spicy Miso Ramen. Which isn't spicy at first, but as you eat it, it definelty gets there. I've eaten at several different Ramen Bars such as Samurai Noodle, Ninja Ramen, and Jinya Ramen. And personally this is by far the best I've had. With Jinya at a very high second. read more

Tiger Den - Spicy Miso Ramen absolutely AMAZING. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was by far the best ramen place I've been to. The ramen, was spotted on, from the flavor to the texture. They know what the hell they're doing when making ramen. The ribeye skewers were the ish, and I'm definitely coming back for more. The customer service kinda sucked with one of the servers, but to be honest, the food pays off.. the food was so good, I expected the bill to be high, but it was really cheap. This place is worth every penny. read more

Tiger Den - I forget what this is called but it was bomb! Just add some chillie powder and boom.. mouthgasm - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good service , extremely fast even when crowded . The ramen is very good as well the appetizers . And pretty decent prices as well . I recommend this place to everybody . read more

Tiger Den - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Took my best friend here Saturday night. It was her first time eating ramen. The wait wasn't long. We only waited 5 minutes tops. We sat at the bar and got to look at the kitchen and watch them out the food together. I thought it was neat. We both ordered the tonkotsu and the dumplings. The food is great. The restaurant is small but very lively. read more

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It is always worth the 20-30 minute wait during dinner time!!! Their noodles are the bomb and i've recently gotten the chance to speak to the owner! She owns another resturant called AKA sushi, and bc of her i've tried it and its just too good to be true. Their customer service is excellent and if youre sitting at the bar area, the kitchen scene is a must see. read more

As a Ramen lover, we tried this place to see how they are. I ordered Tonkotsu Ramen. The noodle was OK, not too soft like other places, but the broth was too oily. My stomach kept feeling so heavy after a few hours I ate. Compared to other Ramen places in Houston, I think this one still comes after Jinya but still far from authentic Japanese Ramen! read more

This is so far the best ramen I've ever eaten. Even better than the ramen I had when I was at Japan airport. My favorite is Tonkatsu soup! read more

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I won't go anywhere else for authentic ramen. They make their noodles in house, which many ramen places do, but I honestly can't get enough of their spicy miso. My boyfriend and I make the trek to Chinatown at least once a week, and we've tried mostly everything on the menu by now to have settled into a routine of our favorites. There's little to no waiting room inside, so don't let the crowd waiting outside deter you. Everyone MUST sign up on the list on the window, and they won't seat your party unless everyone is present. Parties of two usually get moved in and out pretty quickly, as the two seater tables are split to make the most of the limited space. The earlier you go during the week, the shorter the wait time is. Weekends are always packed, so we try to go as close to 5pm as traffic will allow us. Their staff is very quick and efficient, and I love sitting at the bar in the back and watching the cooks do their thing. Inside decor is super aesthetically pleasing. Don't get bored and order milk tea a couple buildings down and expect them to let you drink it during your meal. They're very strict about no outside food or drinks, but will put your drinks in the cooler for you during your meal so you can enjoy them afterwards. We also call ahead for to go orders when the crowds are just too much, and they package everything really conveniently! Obsessed with this place would be an understatement. read more

This is my favorite ramen place I've tried. The first time I came, I had the tonkotsu ramen and the broth was delicious. The chashu pork was so thick and melted in my mouth. The second time I came, I got the garlic and black bean ramen. The broth was unbelievable. As someone who isn't a fan of garlic or black beans, I'm surprised that it was so good. However, the little fermented black beans that comes in it were not my favorite. Next time, I'll definitely tell them to no black beans. The chashu pork was a little chewy this visit but they were still thicker cuts than I've had at other ramen places. Also the chicken heart skewers are amazing. It's got a completely different grilled flavor that contrasts well with the ramen. read more

Food came out incredibly fast. Overall, ramen quality was solid. The vegetarian ramen was a tad bland though. And the restaurant was freezing - basically Antarctica in there. read more

We've dined at Mamak (Malaysian) nearby many times and only recently learned of Tigers Den. Tigers Den was wonderful! Had a couple of grilled items (chicken, mushrooms, ribeye) and the spicy ramen. Prices were reasonable, service good, and we left feeling nicely stuffed. Only about a 10-minute wait for table for 2 at 6:30p on Saturday, but line was considerably longer when we left! Place is tight on space. read more

First time here and probably be my last. I wouldn't recommend eating here if 1. You value your time 2. You value your time 3. You value your time. Food over-hyped. Terrible service. Had to ask 3 different waiters for just water and missing cups. Other patrons sitting down and having their food come out way before us, until finally a 3rd waiter brought us our food. Don't waste your time here, plenty of other excellent options in Bellaire. read more

So bomb. I've gotten the dipping noodles and the spicy miso both are amazing. Also the little mushrooms are super good too.

Even though this is a ramen place I can't over the tsukemen . These dipping noodles keep me coming back regularly. Jinya always has a line out the door, but it's nothing like this place. No hidden cost to get the perfect ramen. The staff is always wonderfully helpful. Those pandan donuts to end your meal are the perfect thing to share. This place is the absolute best. read more

THIS PLACE IS A DUMP. EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK. Went there yesterday and had 4 kids with us. we were a party of 8 and one of the people was parking and Tien was extremely rude and refused to seat us and preferred to make us wait in the sun. spoke to andy (supposedly the manager) and he was worse. finally, when they seated us I NOTICED A RAT and decided to leave. This place is overrated but neither the service or cleanliness is much to rave about. Lots of better and clean Ramen places around. I WOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IS IN MY FOOD. We left never to return and enjoyed a nice and clean meal at another restaurant. Will be reporting them to the health department and local tv stations. See previous violations: https://goo.gl/f1GCNh read more

There is always a line here. Noodles were good, but the broth needs more taste. Too dark, the place isn't inviting. Surprisingly, food was served fast, within 15mins after being seated. Would go to Fat Bao instead for ramen. read more

The ramen here is so delicious. I've been a few times and ordered different things and it's always amazing (and I've had a lot of ramen, including ramen in Japan). It's very flavorful and the pork is always tender. The noodles are great too. I also usually order a few of the yakitori and my favorite is definitely the chicken skin. The brussel sprouts are delicious as well. The only reason this isn't five stars is because you can't make a reservation and the place is so popular there's usually a wait. But it's totally worth it! read more

No idea why this place doesn't have 5 stars. Best ramen I've ever had, great appetizers, and service is excellent. I've had ramen all over and this is by far the best. Their Tsukemen (spicy dipping noodles) is unreal delicious. This place deserves way better reviews on here. read more

The absolute best ramen shop in Houston! I'd even dare say Texas. Fresh noodles made in house. Spicy Miso is delicious. Brussel Sprouts and Pandan Donuts are must trys! read more

Ramen was good. I'd recommend the tokunsu or the spicy miso. The soup was not salty at all. I wish they would put more meat. The place gets pack either get there early or get there a bit after 9. There is a sign-in a sheet outside and it may take about 30 minutes for them to sit you down. read more

Tiger Den - Tofu cheesecake...a must try! - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really love this place! I must say, they did a pretty good job decorating the place. I like the mood it gives. Nice chill place to hang out with your buddies! The food is good! I like the tonkatsu ramyun...I also always order the shrimp and egg plant appetizer. The owner and the waitress/ waiters are very nice and friendly...I like how they stick your receipt on the table to make sure you have received all of your food. Clever idea to make sure customers got all of their correct food! read more

The ramen here is average. I don't particular like the noodle they use, but both the pork belly and egg were cooked well. For soup base, I prefer Tonkotsu over Spicy Miso. Off the grill, we tried chicken hearts and brussel sprouts, both quite tasty. I would come here just for the pandan doughnuts. Absolutely delicious. Fried and hot dipped in the cold custard strikes a perfect balance. Service is awesome. Food came in good time, and empty dishes were taken away quickly. Very friendly and efficient staff. read more

Mediocre. Broth wasn't bland but also not too savory. Mushrooms were different, not what I had expected. Noodles were chewy. Egg was perfect. I will be back to try the rest of the ramen. read more

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

This ramen was so so so delicious. I had the black bean and garlic and a few of their shish-kabobs (pork belly & ribeye). I also had their mushroom medley. Everything was so delicious, I can't wait to go back for more. The atmosphere was also nice, I like the idea of sharing tables with others. It was cozy and fun. Great food and fun atmosphere. I didn't even have to wait for a table either which made everything better! read more

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