Ramen512

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Great service, excellent food, and the atmosphere was very nice. I will definitely dine there again!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Had the niboshi ramen special it was great nice salty flavor to it. The presentation was great there was small lil sardines in the bowl. Th noodles were nice and chewy and picked up the flavor of the broth well

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Amazing food, kind staff, fast service. Thank yall for everything!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

The chicken was okay, but you would want to get the beef always.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Ramen512 is one of our favorite ramen shops. We ve been to Japan several times and found the ramen at Ramen512 to be the most authentic we ve had in the US. The tonkatsu broth is always rich and the noodles are always fresh. Even the bamboo that goes in the ramen is cooked to perfection. We love this place and keep coming back for the weekly specials. We can t wait for the tsukemen to be back on the menu!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This place is an absolute *gem*. The ramen is out of this world. Every slurp is a symphony of flavor. I ve tried almost everything on the menu and haven t been disappointed once. The broth is rich and complex, the noodles are cooked to perfection, and the toppings are fresh and flavorful. If you re looking for the best ramen experience in Austin, look no further. Some folks might complain about wait times or prices, but honestly, good things take time and quality ingredients aren t cheap. Those negative reviews are probably from people who don t know good ramen when they taste it. Do yourself a favor and treat your taste buds to this culinary masterpiece. You won t regret it!

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

Too salty and mostly pork. Also, asking for a tip before being served rubs me the wrong way.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Best place to eat for introvert. You order through your phone at the table. Pay it. They bring you food and water. You eat. You leave. No conversation needed. This is very common in Japan.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Horrible service. Sat in restaurant for over 10 minutes without anyone taking an order, let alone, asking me anything. Got me in a seat right away, because it was not busy at all in there, and still could not get anyone to take my drink order or any kids of order. Never waisting my time there again. I do not recommend if you are hungry or at all. Better place close by like King Noodle, or anything else.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

There was a huge bug in my food that was stuck to the ramen! As if it had been cooked with it! Please thoroughly review your hygiene and cooking process!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

We went for lunch here after hearing so much about this place and we were not disappointed. The food is so good here. Everything is flavorful and delicious. There is no service but they still ask for tips which was a turn off. But otherwise we really enjoyed eating here. We will be back here to try rest of the menu.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

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 dont really mess up chicken Karaage nowadays. Id 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.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

The dry ramen was top notch.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Food was awesome

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Their weekly specials are exquisite

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I prefer to Tat sa Ramen . I believe this is the best Ramen in the Austin area. This place is a must !!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The Green Curry Ramen special was amazing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Ramen512 offers an efficient dinning experience where customers use their devices and take their time to place orders. That being said, it is recommended to have Toast takeout App installed and account setup before visiting to make the overall experience more pleasant. Once the orders are placed and paid, it takes ~10 minutes for food to arrive. I ordered Spicy Tonkotsu ramen, as well as Chicken Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and Chashu Rice Bowl as appetizers to share. Personally, I liked the ramen: the noodles were chewy and filling, the spicy creamy pork broth was smooth and tasty, the pork chashu and the Ajitama were excellent. In addition, both Chicken Karaage and Chashu Rice Bowl were very good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Noodle was good, ramen broth was good, not too salty. We ordered black tonkotsu and tonkosu tan tan. I personally like black tonkotsu more, because of the garlic flavor. Everything was just right, however, I wish the topping could be more plentiful. Honestly after having ramen, my stomach was hurt. Not sure because of ramen or I am more sensitive with gluten now.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Food tastes great. Do feel like portion is too small. One bowl not even close to enough. Probably need two.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Very friendly staff, was welcomed with warm greetings when I walked in about an hour before they closed. Was given my utensils and water without even asking by a great young man named Alan who let me know that if I had any questions or difficulties with the menu I was free to ask!! It s an open kitchen so you re able to watch them cook and build your Ramen bowl from start to finish. Took them about 5-10 minutes to finish my bowl with about 3 tickets all day. I order the Black Tonkotsu with Rice and a side of menma. The bowl came out at a really nice hot temperature and had a lot of great additions to it like Beni Soga and Scallions just to name a few. Each ingredient tasted very fresh! It came with two slices of Pork Chashu that tasted wonderful as well looks like they hand torch each piece to give it a char look and taste definitely evident from the pieces I got! Rice was just white rice good nothing special but definitely a staple for any Asian cuisine. The Menma I had was very flavorful and sweet. Overall a great experience and would definitely highly recommend coming down to try Ramen 512 Out if you get the chance!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Food was a solid Meh. They skimp on the meat and vegetables. Also the Ajitama (which is my favorite part) came out ice cold . You order through Toast Tab at your table so youre required to decide on tip prior to the lack of service. I get that tipping is expected but isnt it at least ostensibly linked to quality of service? For my money Ill just go down the road to Ramen Tatsuya.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

We tried Ramen512 for dinner the first time the other night. We came by early on a Saturday and it was a seat-yourself restaraunt with plenty of tables available. The waitress brought us water from a reusable plastic bottle and empty glasses. I noticed that the lid around the bottle was a bit dirty and that was a bit off-putting. We ordered on the app and it didnt take long for our food to come. However, I was not impressed by the prices. $10 for a plain kids ramen (no toppings) seems ridiculously high. You can get the same thing at the grocery store for $0.30. The broth of the kids soup was also extremely milky. I personally have not seen ramen soup like that before. I enjoyed my meal although the price was pretty high for noodles and soup. Unfortunately my husband did not like his as much. Im glad to have tried it but most likely will not be back again.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Ramen512 is now one of my top ramen places in Austin! Ordered a black tonkotsu and the broth and chashu were amazing. Tonkotsu was really creamy and flavorful. Ive wanted to try the tsukemen for a while so Ill have to come back for that!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 3

Unfortunately, it doesn t compare with Tatsu-Ya. (Not to say Tatsu-ya is the gold standard, just a good standard in Austin). I was excited for the black garlic Tonkatsu, and glad to see a generous slice of chashu, but the broth really lacked complexity and the noodles weren t terrible flavorful, nor did they carry the flavors of the broth well. I wouldn t say it was bad. For me this was a solid meh. I want ramen to make me melt in a bowl, give me a hug, and tell me everything is ok. At the end of the day, there are too many options in Austin for meh to bring me back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

This could very well be the best ramen in the Austin area. My previous favorite was Marufuku in Mueller and its still a solid choice however, Ramen512 might have a slight edge. The chashu was charred perfectly and had a smokey and savory taste to it. It was soft, tender and slightly fatty which is what you would expect with the chashu. The noodles in my black tonkatsu were al dente and you could tell the quality and freshness of the noodles. In fact, the owner transported a ramen noodle making machine directly from Japan. Thats how fresh youll get your noodles. The unique thing about the black tonkatsu is the black garlic oil which really gives off a nice garlicky flavor. Not to mention, the broth isnt overly salty which is very common for some other ramen places. My friends, who introduced us to this restaurant, got the tan tan men and the shoyu ramen. They both really said it was good and that they enjoyed it as well. Ill have to try some of the other options to ensure that the rest of their menu holds up to this review. We did try the karaage chicken which like better than Marufuku. At Marufuku the pieces were a bit larger than bite size which I prefer the pieces be bite-sized so that they can be shared easily. Overall highly recommend and I will definitely be coming back to try it and if anything changes I will update my review. Otherwise, give this a try.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Love this place. The best traditional ramen in the Austin area

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Best tonkotsu Ive ever had. My lord. The black tonkotsu is to die for!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

I live really close so my son and I stopped in for a bite of ramen Parking: Sits in Randall strip Ramen 512 is next to Jets pizza Plenty of safe parking

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

ever since moving to Austin my partner and I have been searching for ramen that can compare to our favorite from home (Goro ramen in OKC). Ramen512 is amazing. first place we both clear our bowls before we leave, and the staff has lovely when weve gone!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

The food is the right texture it s just so good. I love it so much. It s just just perfect.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

My go to ramen spot. As a person from Houston with lots of ramen options, this place is definitely the best Ramen in Austin/ Cedar Park area. Weve tried the sunset shoyu, the special tsukemen, and the black tonkotsu (& the spicy one). The broths are so flavorful, the noodles are nice & thick but not too thick. Weve only had the pork chashu though, so cant comment on the other meat. Take out is just as good as dine in. Highly recommend.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 2

The prices are very high! One appetizer plus one entree and no drinks was $35. No servers. They holler at you from behind the counter when you walk in to sit anywhere. You have to scan the QR code at the table, order your food and pay for it before its prepared. The worst part is the tip is included before you even receive your food. They decide how much you tip. They come to your table twice. The first time is to bring you the cheapest napkins and plastic cutlery along with plastic cups and a pitcher of water. The second time they come to your table is to deliver your food. You dont get to decide how much to tip them; its automatically included when you pay your bill before you receive your food. Im not a fan of this style of service or the music that is blasting from a speaker on a shelf in the middle of the restaurant. The food is pretty good, but Im too old to put up with this hip, new kind of service.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Ok, I was not sure what to order. But my daughter guided me. That is my fault. But the food really good. Not a Ramen knowledgeable person. So much served that I had two extra meals taken home. Delicious

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

Just didn t care for the food for me the video I have seen is too hyped up was disappointed with the portion and the price it wasn t to my satisfaction, but everybody has a different opinion in life so try for yourself. These are my reviews. Thank you have a blessed day.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

It was our first time trying this place. I got Tori Tan Tan and my husband got Black Tonkotsu. We also got karaage chicken, which was delicious. His ramen was also delicious. Noodles and chashu pork in both were very good! However, my ramen broth was not good. It tasted like a spicy nutty sesame soup, I didnt like the broth at all, and even my husband, who eats anything thats put in front of him, said he didnt like it at all. So, if you dont like nutty broth that taste like sesame soup, do not get that one.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Nice, attentive service. Food was great but not amazing. I would recommend. Two entrees and a soda was around $39 without tip.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

I love Ramen 512 they are the man of people. They are very smart. We love Ramen 512 Kid-friendliness: Lovely

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

A little different but good

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great food and atmosphere, and the staff are very polite

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Their shoyu is amazing! Family friendly and food was amazing.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Ramen 512 is very authentic. Love the creamy pork broth. Glad we found this place! But, they only have lunch Friday-Sunday. We would come more often for lunch during the week if they were open. Parking: Randall s shopping center has plenty of free parking

Date: 8 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

It was overwhelmingly...meh. Nothing about the ramen was overly flavorful but it wasnt bland per se. Similar with the service. It wasnt bad service but also not overly inviting or anything. Probably wouldnt go back as it was just average and theres plenty of other options.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Good Ramen but pricey.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The atmosphere was so comfortable and easygoing. We got to seat ourselves and had water and utensils brought right to us, and ordered from our phones. They offer a place to order at the counter if that s more your speed, but I enjoyed being able to look it all over on my own time from my table. The servers are genuinely kind and personable with guests as well!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Great service. The staff were so nice. Food was great. Parking: Good neighborhood location Food : 5/5 |

Date: 9 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

A great place for eat with your family

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

It was OK, a bit expensive for what you get.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Great service and fantastic Ramen.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

My wife and I have been here numerous times and it is by far the best bowl of tonkotsu in Austin.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Consistency kings. Great bowl every time.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This was so yummy I want like a 100 of these I can t wait to come back here again this is the. Best ramen I tried yet it s like I ve seen these kind of ramen but I ve never tried it until now I wanna try all of them!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Yummy! We eat there weekly...probably more now that winter is coming. Everything is so good!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

This place is great! I wish they we re open more days in the week.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

So good!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Loved the food and service

Date: 10 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Just okay. That s what myself and the rest of the group agreed with. For the price, I would definitely say you re better off going with other popular ramen spots. My friend and I got the Classic Tonkotsu, and our husbands got the Spicy Tonkotsu. The Classic Tonkotsu was pretty bland, nothing special. The Spicy Tonkotsu had a kick, and was the better of the two in terms of flavor. But again, both ramen bowls were just okay.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Very good. It hit the ramen itch just right. It ranks well with other ramen places in the area.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

The vegan ramen is fantastic. Great place Vegetarian options: Has a great vegan ramen Food : 5/5 |

Date: 10 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

I ve tried many ramen spots around the Austin area and this place is hands down the best. No where else can beat their ramen, it s that good. Don t come here expecting a fancy atmosphere. But it s chill and they play good music. Come expecting excellent ramen, however.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Food was great. There is really no service or atmosphere to speak of. We will be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious! I dont often close my eyes on the first sip but it was involuntary. I had the Classic Tonkotsu and was met with incredible flavor. It very filling and the kind staff brought it quick to my table. I will definitely return.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

In my opinion, the ramen was so great, it was tasty, delicious from the noodles, the broth to the karaage and it looked like the pictures on the reviews. Especially, the food really made me want to taste it one more time. The atmosphere and the service were truly excellent too so I think this restaurant will be one of my favorite destinations whenever I have dinner

Date: 11 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 2

I hate to leave negative restaurant review but this was truly the worst ramen Ive had. The chashu we got doesnt even look like the pictures on the reviews, it says its special its blend undercooked and tasteless, its literally like a piece of bad ham, menma was so thick that I cant chew through it, noodle was def not made from scratch as advertised only okay thing is the broth, the karaage and the egg. No complaints about service and environment but the food itself is just so disappointing.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

I love meeting up with my mom here. Their spicy edamame is so spicy. Its my favorite ramen spot.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

Ordered the Tori tan tan ramen via Uber Eats. The pork chashu was undercooked/raw. It was very thinly cut and looked pale almost like uncooked ham. I was very excited seeing the photos and most pictures I see here look like normal grilled chashu. I had ordered extra chashu, guess they figured three thinly cut slices will make one so why not save some money but it being pale and feeling undercooked was really inaccurate. Apart from this the broth was also salty. I understand that the restaurant might be busy but they should not compromise on safety and the quality of food of people who wont be sitting in the restaurant and ordered delivery. Unfortunately I dont have a photo to add as I reported the issue directly on Uber Eats.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Wished the quality matched the cost. Atmosphere and service was okay, food was quite overpriced for the simple items we ordered. Many other favorite spots that serves much tastier items that we will go to next time instead.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Great Soup

Date: 11 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

I went there with high expectations due to a recommendation from an acquaintance. However, it was a very boring taste, and I find it difficult to recommend it.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Such good ramen! So happy it is in our neighborhood.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

Ill never forget when this place literally closed for spring break... Who in the food industry has ever had that luxury.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Very good classic ramen. The staff is good and very friendly. The food comes out very hot and fresh. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Ramen 512 is the consistently delicious, with amazing housemade ramen noodles. I have gone back to try their specials including the yuzu kosho shio tsukemen (dipping ramen) and really enjoyed the yuzu kosho paste that added a unique and rich taste to the broth.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Very yummy.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Spicy and black ramen were very good. We will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Some of the best ramen Ive ever had. Well balanced broth Right amount of spice. Pork was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Noodles were awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Probably the most authentic ramen we ve had here in Austin that is similar to our hometown NYC. We ve been here at least 8 times already and that s why I held back a a review until now. I like coming back to a place to test consistency of dishes. Savory broth and handmade ramen noodles! The texture of the ramen is perfect - not too overcooked and has a firmness spring to it. The ramen broth has the umami flavor we love and miss from NYC ramen spots. I enjoy the weekly specials that the chef also puts out at time. The Pork Chashu is seared the right way (I m Chinese-American so I would know lol). I like the crisp sear that is lacking from other ramen joints (which I won t name here). Some places really disappoint with their chasiu but they do it right here. The chicken karage is delectable with a good amount of batter to meat ratio. I think the meat could be cut into smaller pieces would be easier for kids and women like me with smaller mouths haha but it s a personal preference. It s self-service here which is common in Austin joints but I d love if they could take it to the next level with waiters/waitresses some day like the ramen joints in Japan. I ll never forget the delicious ramen in Tokyo and NYC, but for now, this is probably the best in all of Austin. Will be coming back again and again!

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Although we ordered different things, my wife & I found our bowls to be absolutely delicious, the made-from-scratch noodles & tasty broth hit the spot! Well definitely be back

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

True care and intention behind the Ramen here, and so many creative options!

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Hold onto your chopsticks, folks, because Ramen512 has officially taken my taste buds on a noodle rollercoaster to Flavor Town! Ive had a torrid love affair with ramen, but Ramen512 has made me question all my previous noodle flings. From the first slurp, its like a parade of unicorns tap-dancing on my taste buds each ingredient performing a symphony of deliciousness. The spiciness? Oh, its like a sassy tango with a chili pepper just the right amount of heat to keep things exciting without setting my mouth on fire. And the broth? Its like a potion concocted by a culinary wizard who understands the ancient art of liquid gold alchemy. Every spoonful whispers secrets of umami that have been passed down through generations of flavor enthusiasts. Dont even get me started on the egg. Its a perfectly poached prodigy that oozes perfection with a yolk so bright it could light up a room. Long story short, Ramen512 has elevated my ramen game to Olympic levels. Its not just food its a life-altering, noodle-spiraling experience thats worth every slurp. If youre ready to have your taste buds join the party of the century, hop aboard the Ramen512 express and prepare for a flavor fiesta! Parking: Is co located with Randell s so loads of parking Kid-friendliness: Everyone is super friendly they make it easy and they have lollipops

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

The best ramen place I ve ever been to! There is so much love put into the noodles and broth. My favorite is the Tori Tan Tan but every special that they run is wonderful. Every bowl I ve had has been excellent!

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

First time here and the Spicy Tonkatsu did not disappoint! I ll definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Delish!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Super tasty and super clean bowl. Can t wait to come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 2

We ordered the classic tonkatsu and the tonkatsu tan tan. Also for an appetizer the chicken karaage. The good: The pork chasu, the noodles tasted fresh. The edamame salt was good. Liked the music choice. Bad: Restaurant: was all self service, like self seating, ordering through your phones QR code and going to get to-go tupperware. Feels wrong to be asking for tips when there s no table side service given. The dirty dishes also weren t picked up to make space for our food when it came out. Also from having to order through our phones where we aren t familiar, we ordered 5 soups for 4 people. (If you see 4 people order 5 soups, could potentially ask if they meant to order 5 before following through with cooking!) Also they used a ton of single use plastic material as utensils and cups, would be nicer if there was some glassware/metal forks instead of plastic. Just feels cheap and bad for the environment in 2023. The atmosphere was very bright white lights, not comfortable, and lots of tables were left dirty. Ramen: The broth didn t have much depth to the flavor, and tasted like it had been a little watered down. For around the same price, you could go to ramen tatsu-ya or jinya for a much better atmosphere, service, and flavor.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Simply the best Ramen I ve ever had. Was in LA last week, and Ramen 512 put their best ramen to shame.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

A cup of noodles is more satisfying than this 512 place. If you want good pork bone consume then go to Eurasia Ramen. I always get the reaper Ramen, but whatever you get will be legit at Eurasia Ramen. Ive tried all their food and its all Michelin star rated. Should could be....

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

One of the best ramen I have ever had. Those noodles and the broth were amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 2

The use of rods of green onion atop the broth did not add from the watery broth. Also, odd stench present. Good servers though.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great ramen with efficient service

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

The shop has a simple menu. The noodles are fine and the price is reasonable, but the broth is not strong enough.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Delicious vegan ramen! Wow! I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Thank you for offering a vegan option. I ll be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Best ramen in Austin area hands down. Some of the best I have had in America.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Easily in the top 3 ramen spots in austin conversation

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Really cozy inside which is nice, also the food is super good even on a hot day. Really loved everything!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

It s really neat place. Definitely very laid back and welcoming. They have a lovely atmosphere and great food! Kid-friendliness: It s very much a family place, I don t have kids but I believe that this a great place to take a family to try something.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Good ramen. We enjoyed the quick service and the Ramen. Kids ramen was delicious. My tonkatsu was great. Vegan ramen was good but almond base is very heavy imo.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Food is delicious, very tasty and fast service. I highly recommend this place. Staff is very helpful. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

If I don t have this at least once a week, then I know I ll be stricken with eternal sadness. 10/10 place

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Ramen was good. Better than Ramen Tatsu-Ya for taste of the ramen. But the price was.. not acceptable. However if you are looking a real Japanese style ramen in Austin, I will recommend this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Delicious ramen shop. Although the price is not cheap, it is a restaurant worth trying in this area. I think I will visit this restaurant again soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great, authentic ramen. Simple ordering at the table through Toast. The staff is great and considerate. We went just after they opened and they even started putting tables together for our large group before we all got into the restaurant. Love the spicy tonkotsu.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

One of my two favorite ramen places in Austin. Ramen 512 has the best broth, in my opinion, and Ramen Tatsuya has the best noodles. When considering both, I think Ramen 512 has the edge.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Best ramen in Austin

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Had the vegan tan tan . Very disappointing. Flavor was all over the place and had a vanilla undertone which I cant figure out why. Tofu and veggies were bland and unseasoned. Noodles didnt have right texture. Barely palatable. May be the regular options taste better but vegan ones are pretty bad. Staff was friendly and responsive

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 2

It s good but not worth the hype.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

3rd time back at Ramen512, definitely one of the better ramens in the Austin area. Ordered the spicy ton katsu and spicy tan tan. Creamy spicy broth with a lot of flavor. Only downside was the bamboo in the tan tan was cold just out of the fridge and not warm with the broth. My favorite is the Mazesoba. Will be back forsure.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 2

Me and my partner loved 512, but our visit today was one unlike any other that we ve had in the past. The chashu bowl is one of our favorite starters, though today it came out half cold. My ramen was delicious, I ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu. My partner on the other hand ordered the regular Tonkatsu, which is the dish he normally gets. The broth was bland, room temp, and the chicken was slight pink and uncared for. It was really surprising, given we had never experienced this before. Not to mention their prices raised. The price for two people ended up costing $50+, opposed to the $40 it used to be. We ordered two ramen bowls and an appetizer. We were really disappointed and sad, given this was one of our favorite ramen spots. Ramen 512 is primarily a hit or miss. There isn t much love in their dishes like it used to be and it doesn t help that their prices raised. It didn t feel worth the money. Can t say we ll be returning, but we are very sad to go.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great food! Great staff!! Recommended dishes

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Honestly who makes their ramen noodles in house??? You can taste the texture just like any fresh Italian pasta. The mazesoba was amazing and not too spicy, so you can still taste the raw egg yoke mixed in. The chicken karaage was one of the best I ve had just wish I don t have to drive 40 mins but it s so worth it

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I had ordered the black tonkotsu ramen and the chasu was nice and supple and well seasoned. The broth was well balanced and the ajitama egg was tasty. I tried the tsukemen and the dipping sauce was too strong in the bonito flavor as it overwhelmed the other flavors. I didnt feel it complemented the chasu pork like the black tonkotsu did.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Great food. Wasn t expecting oldies for background music, but I enjoyed the tunes.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Service is great and the place is legit. Love you have this place so close up my house! Their dine in food is way way better to what Ive experienced via food delivery systems. I ordered Tori Tan Tan, it was freaking delicious. I wished the broth was warmer but it was still great.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

One of the better ramen I tried in Austin! The tonkotsu broth was rich in flavours! The chashu is very well made, and the tea egg perfect! This would have been the perfect bowl if the noodles were able to absorb more of the broth. Definitely better than Ramen Tatsu-Ya - very recommended!

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

super delicious ramen, unforgetable, i gonna be back soon

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Love the atmosphere of this establishment, friendly staff, killer good ramen! Definitely need to visit here more often. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Yummy,...Verry Good

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Nice decoration and service, I will go back again!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

nice

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

I rarely have Japanese food in the US, but when I try in here, it is really tasty!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

thanks brian

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

What a wonderful experience!!!! I love it!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Wicked good ramen. I got the spicy Tonkotsu. The broth quality was insane, super flavorful and layered. Also the pork was rendered to perfection. Overall super high quality ramen for an affordable price, this is a diamond spot 10/10.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Good mazesoba

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

This was my fourth time coming here, but first time for dinner. I would say their ramen would be a hit and miss. I headed here during lunch and the ramen broth was super flavorful and the meat was very tender. Because of that experience I wanted to bring my friends form out of state to try it out. It was a let down since the broth wasn t as flavorful some of their vegetables were too crunchy and not steamed/cooked enough. The chicken karaage is a little different from other places. They use a online order services to order your meal, so you would have to interact a lot with the waiters unless you have questions or need utensils. It was an overall okay experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

The ramen was good and the prices were fair but my first impression was that the restaurant was pretty chilly. It was certainly below 70 degrees. Half of the customers and staff were wearing sweaters and jackets which is uncommon for the Texas spring weather. I suppose this is just how it is there. However, I asked the staff about the temperature, and they kindly let our table move to another area that was further from the air conditioning unit which made it a bit better. The ramen was great, and I felt the flavor and spice levels for my tastes were a cut above other highly regarded places in Austin (Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Sazan, Jinya, EurAsia). The warmth of the ramen made the temperature much more enjoyable, and I hope to come back in the future (with a jacket) when Im in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Very good and flavorful I see what all the hype is about Vegetarian options: I didn t get any but I saw some good choices on the menu!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great ramen, quick and friendly service.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Yum!

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Decided to give this place a try after the great reviews, and the food did not disappoint! My spicy tonkatsu and spicy edamame were perfect. I really could not ask for anything more! I was still craving it when I was done. The atmosphere isnt anything special, but the food is worth the trip.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 3

Pretty disappointing to be honest my wife and I ordered two different ramen dishes and the broth of both was extremely flat and bland. With all the social media hype I expected to get a deeply flavorful bowl of ramen but it wasn t even close. The chashu pork bowl was really good but the ramen should be the highlight. We were excited to have a ramen place so close to home but we won t be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

Everyone in my party raved about their ramen choices. One declared it the best ramen in the Austin area. The space is clean and bright, though the 360° hard surfaces make it noisy when several tables are occupied. Paying at the register is nice if friends want to get together, but pay separately hassle-free. Our order-taker was new and couldnt immediately answer all our questions, but she was sweet so we didnt mind. Abundant free parking in an easily accessible location near Twin Liquors and Randalls grocery.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 3

Serviceable ramen. Had the tonkotsu and found it to be thin and somewhat bland. The egg was still cold. I don t think there is such a thing as bad ramen, so if you live nearby it s just fine but there are much better options in Austin.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Great place for a nice bowl of ramen. The place is clean. You can order through QR code on the table if preferred. Love the dry mazesoba but it s really spicy. Parking: Lots of easy parking spaces in the plaza.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Super good ramen!

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

This ramen joint is the BEST around!! Everyone that works there is super friendly and the ramen is fantastic. Our 1 year old loves the spicy tonkatsu. The pork is packed with flavor and very tender. We have zero complaints and willingly drive 30 minutes there and back every couple of weeks. For the parents of babies, they even have highchairs.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

The chashu and egg here are good (compared to other ramen shops in Austin area). Broth and noodles are not bad, however not much above average. Good vibe and decent prices.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

First time I came here I got the tonkotsu and thought it was a 4/5 - felt like it could use some more flavor but was good overall. However I think other dishes like the mazesoba, tantanmen, and shoyu are all great. I think this place is the closest place you can get to authentic ramen in Austin that actually checks all the right boxes.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 2

Nothing special. Broth was very bland, but the noodles made up for it. Chatsu was torched, but very tough. Ajitama (Ramen eggs) were almost hard boiled.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

Came here again because I had a hankering for their Mazesoba, after trying it for the first time last year. Still as presentable as ever. Ordered the kid s ramen this time for my kid and goodness, it s the sadness kid s ramen I have ever seen. Literally just only ramen and broth. No chashu, no scallions, no nothing. And the broth actually taste like nothing, and barely covering the ramen. And it s $10! I mean - I can t see how literally a bowl of ramen and broth can cost $10, for a kid s meal. That s pretty ridiculous. Customer service was lackluster when we were there for dinner tonight. Unless I had another craving for their mazesoba, I don t plan on coming here again anytime soon.

Date: a year ago