Ramen Tatsu-ya

Ramen Tatsu-ya is Austin's original Japanese soul food restaurant, founded in 2012 by chef and DJ Tatsu Aikawa. Built on a 60-hour tonkotsu broth, the menu features ramen customizable with bombs, plus katsu sliders, karaage, gyoza, and small plates. The North Austin location on Research Blvd is where it all started. Happy hour Mon–Fri 3–5 PM. Open daily 11 AM.

Located at 8557 Research Blvd Apt 126, Austin, TX 78758, Ramen Tatsu-ya operates as a ramen serving Austin in Texas. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian restaurant, authentic japanese restaurant, noodle shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 11 am–10 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Ramen Tatsu-ya at (737) 314-5621; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, ramen-tatsuya.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 5,556 reviews, which is a strong result for a ramen in Austin and suggests consistent service.

Austin is in Texas, in the South, where summers are hot and humid, winters are short, and severe storms in spring are a fact of life; businesses run air conditioning most of the year and many open early to beat the heat. Traffic in Austin peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other ramen in Austin listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.