Philip C.
Yelp
Summary: I've been to this ramen place a few times when I'm in the Katy area. The main reason I don't visit often is that $15 (not including tips) for a bowl of ramen feels expensive, (keyword "feels") though I get that it's a pretty standard price nowadays--especially with inflation, it's actually a fair deal. I'd rank this as one of my top 5 ramen spots to try since it stands out from the others I've been to.
The restaurant: The ambiance and service are always nice here. Every time I'm here, the restaurant is super clean, and the staff is always welcoming, greeting customers in Japanese for hellos and goodbyes.
Menu: When looking at the menu, it states that the food will come out just like the photos, but I was a bit thrown off by the $4.50 charge to add pork belly--it made me think the ramen didn't come with any meat. To clear up any confusion, just check the picture to see what's included so you know what you're getting. For mine (and most dishes), it should come with a full egg and one piece of pork chashu by default. You can also choose your noodle type. I didn't specify mine, but I think I'd prefer a thinner noodle next time, while my wife went with the thicker noodles.
Food: I ordered the Tonkotsu Garlic Ramen since it's the most popular. The broth was rich, creamy, and salty--which I personally like. When paired with the noodles, the balance was great, but drinking the broth on its own at the end made the saltiness more noticeable. My wife got the Yuzu broth, which tasted almost like drinking lemon. It was different but not bad, with a refreshing citrusy kick.
Broth Refill: They offer free broth refills, but keep in mind that it's just plain broth with no added flavors. My soup was initially quite salty after finishing the ramen, but after adding some of the refill broth, it balanced out nicely. For fun, we also mixed in some Yuzu broth, and the combination of all three actually tasted pretty good--yes, we're weird. A customer even laughed at us for experimenting. Since they offer extra broth, you can also order extra noodles to stretch your meal (my noodle was about $4, though prices vary depending on the noodle type). This is a good way to make the most of the free broth and get a little extra out of your ramen.
TL;DR: While I "feel" it's on the expensive side, the price is actually fair for a ramen spot. The reason it feels pricey to me is that I found something I can make at home that is equivalent to this. That said, I'd still come back here when I'm craving a good bowl!