Kanji Ramen

It was great! I normally get the signature ramen. I enjoy how flavorful the broth is and how firm the noodles are. I love that the Tonkatsu pork portions are generous. The bamboo shoots add a nice tanginess to the rich noodles. Came here for lunch on a Wednesday and the place was empty. I was feeling terrible and stressed from work so it was nice having the restaurant to my self and a delicious and calming bowl of ramen. I felt cured after my meal. Note, this place is busier on weekends and at so be prepared.

Quaint little ramen shop, very cozy. Food was delicious and the service was top notch. Our server suggested their specials and thats what we ordered. The tonkotsu broth in the ramen was absolutely delicious and well seasoned. We ordered popcorn chicken, spicy miso ramen, tonkotsu ramen, shumai, shrimp tempura roll and chicken katsudon for the group and devoured everything. Will definitely make it our regular Japanese spot!

Everything was delicious. Very cool cozy atmosphere. Ramen was fantastic and this week they had a curry katsu special that was amazing!!

If you want to try one of the best ramen place in Austin then Kanji Ramen is THE ONE to visit! I have been here many times and never been disappointed. The food, environment and overall vibes is absolutely amazing! Some of the new additions on the menu such as Shumai and Popcorn chicken are must try! I absolutely loved the Spicy Veggie Ramen too! Had an amazing time and will be visiting again! Food - 5 star Service - 5 star Environment - 5 star

Food:5/5 I love their popcorn chicken(very tasty) and tonkotsu, mukurai, and signature ramen was good. Drink: 5/5 whiskey sour was very different and I love this version a lot. Service:5/5 They are very attentive. All our order came very quick. Restroom was very clean. Atmosphere: 5/5 I love how serene this place was. Will be here again and again especially for mukurai (spicy) ramen. Parking: free and plenty

Really great little ramen spot run by a friendly family. The tonkotsu had a deep, unique flavor—something a bit different in a good way. I got the chasudon, and the pork was super juicy and flavorful. Definitely comfort food. The popcorn chicken, a twist on karaage, was a fun surprise—crispy, bite-sized, and really tasty.. Friendly service and cozy vibe. They also have outdoor seating if you ask, which was a nice touch. Will definitely be coming back!

Ordered Shoyu Ramen with chicken and spicy bomb and chicken Katsu Don. Soup tasted average where chicken pieces doesn’t have any salt or flavor. Ramen is fine but soup is more with less Ramen. However, Chicken Katsu is great with fried chicken and rice underneath with egg flavor. Service is good and ambience is decent.

I’m a big ramen fan and have been visiting this place for years. After trying all the ramen spots in Austin, I can confidently say this is the best I’ve had. Recently, the restaurant changed ownership—the previous owner sold the business and retired. However, the quality of the food has remained just as great. I’ve even noticed some improvements under the new owner, like fresh paint on the chairs and an adjusted layout.

I've decided to branch out from Tatsuya when it comes to ramen in Austin, and I'm so glad I tried this place. I got the signature kanji ramen to go. When I took the lid off the container the smell was *incredible.* I tried the both on its own before I added it to the bowl, and my instant reaction was "Damn!" And the two together? Heaven. I practically inhaled the whole thing, it was SO GOOD. If this and Tatsuya's OG got into a knife fight, I think Kanji's bowl would be the winner. I'm already trying to convince myself that getting ramen two days in a row would be terribly decadent, which is why I shouldn't go back for more tomorrow. You, however, should ABSOLUTELY go. It's worth it!

A group of friends and I decided to meet here for lunch. This is a small little ramen shop located inside a plaza area with plenty of parking. The food was perfect and portions were generous. Lots of items on the menu looked great, from several different types of ramen, starters and small dishes, as well as sushi rolls. I got the Little Kanji since I knew that ramen is pretty filling. The kid's ramen included pork bone soup with soy sauce based seasoning chashu, wood ear mushroom, ajitama egg corn, nori. It was delicious! They are closed on Mondays and hours are 11am to 8pm Tuesday-Sunday.

Came in on a weekday night and we were the only customers, but I actually really enjoyed the ramen. I got the Kanji signature and added extra chashu and veggies which I felt were very inexpensive to add on. The ramen felt like a rather big portion and I enjoyed that the broth wasn't as salty as other places. The inside is pretty cute though the restaurant is located in a rather quiet complex. The food took a while to come out despite us being the only customers but the service was friendly. I would definitely come back here for a casual ramen night.

My child and I came here on a whim because we were nearby and had a craving for ramen. The service itself was slow, but that is fine because they were very kind. The food was what we came for anyway. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the broth was seasoned really well. If we are back in the area, we'd definitely go back.

I wanted a nice, hot bowl of ramen for dinner. I read the reviews and it sounded nice. It is a bit of a haul from Round Rock. Is it worth the drive? Maybe if you ran out of ramen places and wanted something new. Making the drive for the sake of ramen, you may leave a little disappointed. All the ingredients are good. It just didn't feel like everything together amounted to more than your average ramen. A little bland for my taste. Plus, it had a bit of an aftertaste. It took me a bit to get used to this. The restaurant is nice. Light music plays that you will know. It wasn't busy, which made it very relaxing. Parking wasn't too bad. There were quite a few cars around 6pm but there was still some parking.

Small little ramen shop off of HWY 183. Overall the restaurant has decent amount of table to sit at and the vibe is okay (little dark and cozy feel) There are menus near the door when you enter and you order at the counter when you are ready. If it isn't busy the cashier will let you pick your table and you just come up when you are ready to order. Ordered the Kanji Ramen Signature Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. Right off the bat, I noticed the egg was over cooked already. I ate the Kanji Ramen and the broth was okay not too salty which was great. The bamboo on the other hand tasted like it just came out of the can raw and had that can taste still. The chashu was tender had some flavor to it.

Worst restaurant ramen I have ever had. Offensively bad, even. The ajitama was hard, stone cold, and clearly hadn't been marinated very long. The bamboo was somehow see through and flavorless. The pork belly was unseasoned and tough, how does a restaurant make tough pork belly?! The broth, my g-d the broth, was thin - almost clear - with some undissolved bits and no richness. Finally, the noodles were bland, because the broth was thin. This can't be their normal fare, which is even more upsetting. Waste of time and money.

The ingredients at Kanji Ramen are delicious, for sure, but I was underwhelmed by my bowl of ramen. It just seemed like... a small portion? I wanted bigger pieces of pork in my tonkotsu ramen. I wanted more noodles. I am not a big eater but I finished my bowl and was still a little hungry. That shouldn't be the case with a ramenya. A friend and I got there right at opening at dinnertime, so service was prompt and good. We were the only ones in the restaurant for a little while, though there were people in and out getting to-go orders. We expected it to be a lot busier, but maybe we're the only ones who eat at 5, who knows. I want this place to succeed, but I also want larger portions.

IMHO, this place has delicious ramen that's as good as (or better) than the other fancy shmancy ramen places around the city. Compared to the other hip places, this is almost "divey" and feels like a "mom and pop" place. We ordered different bowls of ramen, and were all happy with our orders. Aside from the spicy bowls we ordered that could have been a little spicier (not pictured), all the broths had deep rich flavor. The pork was delicious and tender. The noodles were the perfect texture. All the added ingredients were great.

Not sure if the quality of this place has deteriorated but I had a bad experience with food ! It was a total mood off ! We decided to have ramen in this cold austin weather and after seeing so excellent review me and husband went here to dine in . Worst experience when it comes to food! Ordered a veggie ramen and spicy veggie ramen along with crispy tofu ! Just the tofu was Ok but the ramen was a mere disappointment!! My veggie ramen hardly had any veggie of any flavor .. basically the bowl was filled with salt water with loads of noodles ! Nothing else ! Paid almost $50 for 2 ramen and a side which was just bowl of salt. Water with noodles one spicy and one not ! Super expensive and no quality ! Will not go back here !

There's certainly no shortage of premium ramen joints in Austin, and today we decided to try Kanji. It's above average, but doesn't quite reach the perfection of its competitors. It's located in a strip mall, but for ramen joints, that's more of a plus than a minus. The interior is small, but cute, with a graffiti mural on the North wall. We ran into our first hiccup almost immediately after walking in. We went up to the cashier, where the nice owner directed us to sit down at a table and he would take our order. Then he left into the back of the kitchen. We waited...and waited...and waited. Eventually he came back out, then he directed us back up to the cash register to order. What? I got the sense they are understaffed, and perhaps he was trying to match the flow of orders to the kitchen? Either way, it was strange to have to wait when there wasn't a line. There were two other couples ahead of us that had already ordered. Back at our table we waited some more. I estimate it was 15-20 minutes before our ramen came out. My wife got the Kanji Signature ramen, which was clearly the winner. It has an intense pork flavor that was incredible, really good balance, probably the best "house" ramen that I've ever had. My spicy mi-so was so-so. I thought it was a touch too salty and lacked a depth of flavor. My wife disagreed, she noted that many bowls of miso ramen have a woody/bitter flavor which I like, but she appreciated that it wasn't present in Kanji's ramen. We both agreed they nailed the heat level. Certain ramen spots can have very varied heat levels in their mi-so hot (looking at you Tatsu-ya!). The other weird thing was that my egg was cold, as if it had just come out of a chiller. Kanji was good, but after tip our two bowls of ramen + a bun was nearing $50. Service was kind, but slow. There was a constant flow of folks coming in after us, and I couldn't help but wonder how long they were going to wait before they actually got fed. Ultimately I think there's better, cheaper ramen to be had in Austin, but if you like creamy pork base ramen, the Kanji signature is unparalleled.

So stumbled a upon this gem today. Was really craving Ramen. I ended up getting a seaweed salad and a Spicy Miso Ramen. The heat was perfect not to intense. The portion was a generous but not overwhelming one. The broth flavor was very full and satisfying and the egg was delicious. The seaweed salad was great I think it enough if you wanted to share. ( I didn't ) Flavor of the seaweed salad was also very well balanced nothing to intense but still distinct enough to to appreciate the dish. I highly recommend if you are looking for a new Ramen place. I'll be going back for sure.

Love the veggie ramen. Also wanted to try the spicy next. It was very satisfying and I will return soon.

We were around the area and craving some warm ramen on a cold day and stopped in for lunch. Relatively small restaurant in a hidden little retail center off the highway with ample parking both in front and behind the building. I think the owner was the one working the counter and was very kind. Menu was robust but not overwhelming. Prices felt a tad high but this has been going on across Austin so can't say surprised The ramen was good, but not great. Broth was hearty and had a balanced flavor. The add-IBA (corn, pork belly, spicy bomb) were also good. It was lighter on the deep umami savoriness that some other ramen shops like Tatsuya have but will still satisfy the ramen itch. A bit out of the way for us so unlikely we'll be back but worth a stop if you're nearby!

Pretty solid ramen! Wasn't anything too crazy but a pretty good option overall. I got the tonkonsu ramen and crispy tofu. The ramen had a rich bone flavor and was very filling. I tried my friend's spicy k-pop ramen which was good, but its Shin flavoring felt too easy to replicate at home so I probably wouldn't order it myself. The crispy tofu was a nice, light appetizer to share!

The service was great. I was going to get my food to go; but they insisted that I stay (even tho it was so close to closing ) I would've preferred a little more spice with my ramen but everything was still absolutely delicious!! I'm definitely returning for that braised pork belly and rice!

A-MA-ZING! Highly recommend & it'll be the best decision You will walk out of here with a very happy & satisfied stomach. I ordered the Kanji Ramen (their signature ramen). When we got our ramen, the noodles needed to be separated a bit but when I took a spoonful of the broth, I felt my eyes get bigger with surprise. Broth is incredible - full of rich flavor, I love the garlic-y taste & each spoonful was better than the last. The ramen had the right amount of meat & it was sliced perfectly so you're not struggling to fit it in your mouth. It also comes with some mushrooms, corn & an egg. The whole bowl was just amazing. The noodles weren't hard & was able to absorb all that incredible broth. Everything about this bowl was PERFECTION. The service was also great. Yes you have to order your food at the cashier & then they'll serve you. But the owner saw we were dining with a newborn & he asked us if we wanted him to turn down the music & he did just that. Very good service & very nice. Overall, highly recommend. I would definitely come back here & will know that I will leave here happy all the time.

We stopped by to try somewhere new! The man running the show was very kind. The gyoza was great. The shrimp tempura was good as well. The ramen wasn't the best but was definitely still a great bite!

A solid place for some authentic ramen. Pork bone soup is nice and creamy, egg is perfectly made, and a good balance of all other toppings. They usually give 3 chasu per bowl, but this time around, they gave me 5 because my pieces were smaller and the waitress made sure to let me know which I appreciated. Staff here have always been very friendly making the overall dining experience enjoyable. Also! If you come here +/- 2 days of your birthday, you can 50% off a ramen bowl!

Been here before & loved it then, but forgot to write review. Back in Austin & had to get some delish ramen even if it's 107 degrees outside. Great tasting ramen!

The restaurant is a hidden gem! We've been visiting it for over 1 year and have always had positive experiences

Great place for ramen. Spicy miso is really good. They can get busy during the weekend, and the service is not fast (owner is super nice). Recommend going there during the weekday or getting there early during the weekend to avoid waiting in line for all the to go orders.

Kanji Ramen, I hadn't been before but it's close by the house so had to give it a try. The ramen was pretty good and I loved the bun. The owner is really friendly and the food came out quickly. Ramen to go sounds like a weird thing and I was glad that Kanji has dine in.

Wow! What can I say about this place except wow! Great ramen and super friendly owners. So glad to have this place close to home. Ever disappoints. Cute decor too!

Wonderful and quaint restaurant. Great selection and prices and layout. Awesome food and service also. Definitely will be going back.

ANOTHER HIDDEN GEM!! 10/10 Secluded in a plaza off Research alongside 183, Kanji Ramen is a family owned culinary destination! But don't let the name fool you; their menu offers much more than just ramen. Hubs and I went in and ordered the shrimp tempura, #3 ramen and kanji bento box (Note: you order at the counter & seat yourself, no waiters) Hubs' ramen was SO AMAZING, the broth was incredibly profound in flavor and umami. The shrimp tempura was beyond DELICIOUS and had the lightest batter I've ever eaten. And my bento box, WOW! From the sticky bun to the sushi (100!) to the gyozas and even just the salad - everything was PERFECTION! Check this place out and do your tastebuds and this local, small business a favor and go!!

We come here because we feel at home whenever we eat in, the ambiance is super calm, every now and then they plan my close kpop favorites and that's make the experience even better but I always go with the Kanji ramen or tonkutsu and it's just heaven! Careful, always check the time as they close in the middle of the day~

Atmosphere and coloring -9/10 Food quality and portions -4/10 Egg needs better yolk cook time and potion is not super filling. Pro: close and simple atmosphere relaxed Con: expensive vs the quality and quantity. Greedy portions. Over all ok and not bad but PLEASE don't say this is the best ramen, it proves that you don't know ramen at all and I'm being honest, go check out them other ramen joints be true to yourself, not a simp for food. Like I said this place is good but your not from Austin if you think this is the best.

The food is amazing. Some of the best ramen in Austin. The owner is very kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to go.

Place was empty when we stopped in for lunch on sat. Restaurant is small. Just a handful of tables Service was friendly and quick. I got the Tonkotsu broth ramen and gyoza. Both were fine. But nothing to rave about. I likely wouldn't visit again though. I didn't like the ambience and location isn't convenient for me. However if you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner and nearby it's worth a visit.

We went on a Wednesday around 2 pm for a late lunch. We both ordered the #1 signature kanji ramen with chashu pork belly. The broth was underwhelming and nothing distinguished it. It lacked a depth of flavor. The chashu pork tasted as if it had been reheated in a microwave. The consistency of the pork was rubbery and lacked any real flavor. The veggies, the mushrooms and the egg were all just okay. I don't understand the fascination with this place. When it comes to the actual ramen noodles, they're on par with any middling ramen shop. Decent, but not up there with the best. The service was average and the food came out relatively quick. The place itself was nothing special and seemed to be relatively hidden: the ambience is non existent and we were the only diners in the restaurant.

We've been on the search for good ramen spots in Austin & surrounding areas and I have to say Kanji was definitely a find! We live in round rock so it's a little bit of a ways away but we'd Definitely come back to Kanji! I had the spicy miso ramen & it was delicious! The broth was FULL of flavors & it was actually a good spice which is hard to find for me when I order spicy miso. My husband had the Kanji Ramen & he loved his broth! Says it was flavorful & delicious! We were both highly satisfied. But not only were the food delicious but the service was 100%. They were kind, attentive and we can't wait to come back!

1. Kanji Ramen Signature Ramen my friend and i both had this! the broth was super flavored and not too thick or light, the noodles were chewy. definitely weren't hard and gross like many ramen places! the egg also mixed well with the broth, along with the bamboo shoots 2. Spicy Miso Ramen another friend got this and i tried her noodles-- super delicious! not shown in my pic, but there was a red spicy sauce that complimented her bowl. i even took some of it for my noodles lol anyway, the man at the front was extremely nice. it was quiet around 6 pm on a friday when we went, though more people started walking in around 7. the interior is extremely cute, the restroom was clean, and there were coloring pages at the front as well! seems kid-friendly definitely bringing another friend here to try!

Sorry very nice people but the ramen had spoiled bok choy and the egg and meat we old. The broth was over salted and seemed old or made from a power. The canned vegetables didn't help. Is a ishiban $10? We are not well. Should have not tried to eat it

First time on a cold rainy day and couldn't be more pleasantly surprised! Hubby and I were greeted upon walking in, menu selection expansive, delicious and service from counter to table was phenomenal. My top choice was the Shoyu Ramen with chicken for sure, husband had the curry and we will be back!

I genuinely wished I lived closer to this shop because I could come here more often. Be careful in the area, last time we went there were some major repairs or construction being done in the parking lot, and we had to maneuver our way in and out of a parking spot behind the restaurant. It's a small place with intimate lighting, but a very casual vibe. The space is always clean, and the guy working the cash register is friendly. This time we got fried tofu and the man asked if we wanted fish flakes, we said no. I'm glad he checked instead of just putting them on top. Absolutely a delicious appetizer. Husband is not the biggest tofu fan, but he said he'd order it again, and it was more than enough to split between us. They have two vegetarian ramen options, I've had and loved both. The spicy one was so good last time. Hit all the right flavor notes of spicy, savory, salty, and fresh. I always finish my bowl, kinda wish there was a bit more.

Yummy Ramen spot! I ordered the signature Ramen bowl and it tasted amazing, especially on a cold afternoon. The signature Ramen had a mix of various ingredients: 4 slices of pork, bok choy, half an egg, nori, seaweed, bamboo shoots, corn. All of which went delicious together and complemented the ramen all too well. Unlike a lot of Ramen restaurants, the broth was not too salty which is why I enjoyed this meal because believe it or not, the broth is easy to mess up. The broth is what holds everything together and the critical part of the bowl. The restaurant is small but had room enough to allow ~12 tables for dine in customers. When I went to eat for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, it was busy with limited spots to sit down but we still managed to sit at a table. However, there is plenty of parking spots as the restaurant is located in a plaza. Overall, this place is worth trying if you're willing to venture out and try something tasty!

Got the Spicy K-Pop Ramen. The cheese was a pleasant surprise I didn't expect. The dumplings were ok but the ramen more than made up for it!

I had ramen, my husband had donburi. Both were delicious. The staff is amazing, covid protocols are in place, and the decor is cute. Love it here!

Great experience with Kanji Ramen. The serving style is order at the counter then choose a seat. They did seem busy for the number of people working because a lot of online orders coming in, but wasn't too bad of a wait. The food was good, especially the crispy tofu, and everything was reasonably priced. We'll be back.

What I ordered vs what I got. A meal for two turned into a meal for one. My bf and I ordered the food through the website and were told it'd take about 20 mins. By the time my bf got there I feel like we'd given the restaurant enough time to make our food, however my bf still had to wait there for our order for a while. Once he got home, we checked the food and saw this. Luckily he paid in person and they only charged him for what we ended up getting. But this is not what we ordered. I had a missed call from the restaurant, most likely because they realized they screwed up. But I called them back several times over the next half hour and got no answer. I definitely would have gone back and paid extra to get what we actually wanted, but as there was no answer, I just ate what I got. It's definitely good food, but our experience and the restaurant's lack of order probably means we won't be back.

I'd say it's average. I got the veggie ramen and it was ok, not too flavorful. I don't think I'd go back here.

This business is closed, owner doesn't pick up the call. Replaced by a mini market and another Ramen place.

Some context: my order of favorite ramen places in Austin (that I've been to) is 1. Daruma 2. Michi 3. Tatsuya This place doesn't make the list. I noticed that Korean people ran the place and I tried to not let that affect my judgment. I tried to fight my bias that a good ramen shop should be run by someone who is Japanese and/or the food should be prepared by someone who is trained in making Japanese ramen. The food still failed. 3 stars because the ramen was edible and barely satisfactory. Broth, noodles, toppings....nothing was up to my top three's standards. Idk how this place has 4 stars. The service was really good, though.

Good ramen, the Kanji Ramen is awesome but be warned it is very garlic forward, which I absolutely loved.

Severely underrated ramen spot! This place is much better than it was when it first opened. I'm definitely coming back for the broth: it's not too thin and not too heavy, but just right. Would have liked more chashu but ordering extra doesn't cost much anyway. Staff was friendly and food arrived quickly. Love the ambiance, I actually like that it isn't loud or crowded.

Love the convenience of the location. Service was good and the ambience to me is cozy. It's a bit small but I felt for coming in on a Friday around 8pm was perfect for both myself and my boyfriend. Seemed like there were a lot of parties of two, so it didn't seem over crowded. I ordered the spicy vegetable soup ramen and an order of the crispy tofu. It was definitely spicy, but not too spicy that I couldn't enjoy what I was eating. Loved the slight crispiness of the tofu I also ordered on the side. Not super heavy and fried. My boyfriend ordered the kanji ramen and a side of pork gyoza. He ate everything so I think that just shows how much he liked it. He literally finished all of his bowl of ramen (which are pretty decent in size). This is the perfect spot to get great ramen in a cold day. Or any day. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Talk about a hidden gem in Austin! Not only is the customer service fantastic but the food is outstanding. Menu is easy to order from and easy to understand. Great for noobies to Ramen like myself.

This place was so cute and had amazing food! Our server was so sweet and had all our food out super quick. The steak on sticks was so charred and flavorful, definitely my favorite item there! The prices are affordable so we got many items to try. Couldn't say anything negative, it was all great!