Kizuki

If you’re looking for a rare-to-find Japanese dining experience in Texas, this spot is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you’re instantly transported to Tokyo—the ambiance is authentic and inviting. We ordered 3 dishes, the ramen is rich and flavorful, perfectly paired with their crispy fried chicken and tempura combo. Every dish we ordered was packed with taste and quality. What sets them apart is their generous portions, ensuring you leave full without breaking the bank. With multiple locations in both Japan and the U.S., they’ve maintained consistency across the board. Highly recommended if you like Japanese food at a reasonable price!

Great atmosphere and delicious food 🍜 Loved the ambiance of this ramen spot. Vi was a great sever and was friendly and gave great service. I really enjoyed the broth of this ramen restaurant. The meat was moist which was great because some places serve it dry and chewy. Here the meat was moist and had a nice texture when you chewed it. The takoyki was great. I really loved the Jasmine Milk tea. You could taste the Jasmine paired either the comfort of milk tea. I definitely recommend this spot. I would def come back in the future. Thanks y’all!

I had a great experience at this ramen spot! I ordered the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen ($15) and added corn for $2.50 – it was flavorful and well-balanced. I also tried the pork bun/karage bun ($7), which was absolutely delicious! The ramen hit the spot, and I’d definitely come back for another bowl. Highly recommend for a cozy, satisfying meal.

Our first time at Kizuki! The Spicy Chicken Tan Tan was absolutely delicious with divine flavors. Service was quick and friendly, and the cozy atmosphere made for a pleasant experience. Minimal wait time. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience. We were pleasantly surprised. The whole vibe was great, felt like we were in Tokyo. Our waiter, Thy (Ti), took good care us. He was very warm, attentive and gave great suggestions on the menu (as it was our first time). We enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend to try it out.

First time here and we loved it! Signed in on the waitlist (they will text you when your table is ready). A cozy waiting area was perfect on this chilly evening. We waited about 10 maybe 15 minutes. Food, Service, and Atmosphere was excellent! We had a Miso Ramen with Pork, Shoyu Ramen with Chicken, and a custom Rich Chicken broth with noodles only and a couple sides of pork dumpling and fried spring rolls.Definitely recommend!

Overall, it was a great experience. No wait time, greeted right away and sat a small table. Waitress was very kind and helpful. The spicy chicken ramen tasted good, and it had a nice kick. Thicker broth but well seasoned. I'll definitely be coming back again.

Food was aight. Me and my friend were having a girls date night and we were in Katy Asian Town looking for Ramen and we stumbled upon this place. The photos looked lit so we decided to give it a try. The ambiance in this place is sooo nice until you hear taylor swift playing in the background (please don’t come for me I went to Taylor Swift eras tour N1 in Houston.) I just think some nice jazz music would really do a number on this place. As a muslim, food options are limited at some restaurants but at this Ramen place food was extremely limited. The only option for me was the Vegetarian option. My expectations for outside food is very low because I notice that restaurants do not invest a lot of care into their vegetarian dishes and this restaurant was no surprise. The dish was oddly favored and had a spicy paste. The vegetable assortment in the ramen was weird imo and the vegetables didn’t go well together. Server was hella sweet though. Even though me and my friend are college students we made sure to tip well. Imo there are better Ramen spots in Houston. Me and my friend would rather branch out and try other places than return back here.

Food was great and our server, T, was amazing! He was very attentive and accommodating. Asked if they were able make drinks non-alcoholic, while he said not usually he still went out of his to try to make a drink for me even though i was okay with ordering a different drink. He also gave us goodies at the end 10/10 service would highly recommend!

the food is SO good. the server i had was very attentions but not bothersome. but there were lots of choices for ramen, i just wish they offered more chicken broth.

The garlic tonkotsu shoyu ramen was significantly better than I've had at the Seattle Kizuki location. The meat was actually seared, which I loved. The broth is super aromatic and great for garlic lovers. Noodles were actually very good. They were chewy and eggy. Also the bowl comes with a whole ramen egg - usually you have to pay extra for that! The low sodium option is definitely the way to go. You can replace your beansprouts with woodear mushrooms, and it will elevate your ramen even more. $15 for ramen hurts my wallet, but I guess that's becoming more of a normal price now. Service was a little slow (restaurant was pretty crowded), but servers were friendly.

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!

5 star for location. 5 star for deco and ambiance. 5 for drink options. 4 for menu options. 3 for food. 3 for service. My garlic tonku lacked a garlic kick and the toppings were just average. Only one piece of meat and no garlic chips. I'd eat there again but not for ramen, I'd stick to the apps and drinks.

Came there on a weekday lunch. Place was semi busy. I was seated right away at the bar. The tonkatsu ramen was good. Broth was thick and flavorful. Pork was juicy. Also got the karaage which was piping hot and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. I enjoyed the spicy mayo dip. Decent seating options. Menu is varied.

Food I have ate many ramen bowls in my life...so take that into consideration The soup was super garlicky which was very warm and comforting for a cloudy/rainy day! Full of savory and umami flavor. The toppings were slightly lackluster, in particular the charsu. It was not really fatty and slightly dry and on the leaner side. But if thats what you are into then you will like it! Service Great. Very attentive. Ambiance Upscale ramen. At least it felt like it lol. Your cups are in metal (so fancy for me haha). Might go again if im in the area.

Ramen chain shop located right in the Katy Asiatown. Space is bigger than it looks from outside. Seating is comfy. I ordered the garlic tonkotsu shoyu ramen and GF ordered the yuzu shio ramen, and we got takoyaki to share. + Yuzu shio is pretty nice, though it might be a tad too citrusy. + Lots of options to choose from. + Friendly staff + Nice interior decorations - Anemic pork chasu portions, super thin. - Chasu also, not very fatty, it was almost like jerky due to how lean and tough the meat was. - Broth slightly on the saltier side - Restaurant is a bit cold, and I have a slightly higher cold tolerance.

visited kizuki ramen and izakaya on a sunday around noon. it was pretty busy but we managed to find seats. the vibe was chill and clean, and our waitress was super attentive. i went with the garlic tonkotsu shoyu ramen ($15) since it was their most popular. i got it with less sodium, but it was still a bit too salty for me. that said, i liked that they give you unsalted broth on the side to help balance things out--it made the ramen a lot easier to drink. the full ramen egg was a nice touch too (most places give half), and they have plenty of bamboo shoots, which i loved. the pork was a little thin though, would've liked it a bit thicker. overall, pretty good spot. would come back!

I'm a fan. Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in Katy is a worthwhile stop for many reasons. The location has plenty of nearby food options, yet this place continues to stand out. The service is friendly, the space is comfortable, and the ramen is tasty. As of this review, I've stopped in a few times, and everything I've tried has been consistently good and worth reordering. Five stars.

We were starving when we arrived and were so excited to find something familiar. My husband and I ordered agedashi tofu, spicy tan tan ramen and ten don. The portions are extremely generous. They have plenty of seats available. The interior had unique touches at every corner like the Sakura above the kitchen or boxes and bamboo mats between seating sections. Agedashi tofu had a light batter that made it crispy and the flavors were light and enjoyable. Spicy tan tan ramen came with lots of toppings. The broth was a little salty for me and lacked some depth, but pretty good over all. Ten Don came with perfectly fried tempura veggies. They were so crispy and delicious to eat. The staffs were patient and super sweet. Definitely a great lunch spot.

Noodles galore here at Kizuki Ramen. Tons of menu options available for eaters of all palates. The spicy chicken tan tan was a great and flavorful bowl of ramen that I really enjoyed. Highly recommend!

I ordered the chicken rich ramen and I didn't even touch the chicken that came with it. It was really just boiled plain chicken that did not seem cooked all the way through. I needed to add a lot of spicy and soy sauce to actually get some flavor in the ramen. Adding toppings here is very pricey especially for things like adding beansprouts for $2.50 extra. Seems a bit high to me. They also didn't really have very many options with no pork so add in some variety to the menu I think would help. Our server was kind especially since we had a party of 8 but overall I wish I could've enjoyed my meal more.

Walking into this restaurant, the host was a female who was very attentive. She sat us down and gave us menus and went over the different specials that they had. She brought us water and recommended some of their teas, which was amazing by the way. Next, we ordered the spicy chicken Ramen with no egg and my friend ordered the spicy pork Ramen with two eggs. I must say, I substituted the egg for more chicken and it was plentiful. They are very generous with their servings. When you walked in, they are heavily influenced by anime, so they had a lot of promotions Connected to anime. Overall, I had a great experience in the food was amazing and the service was spectacular.

Interior design is so nice! Look at quality of the napkins! I really like the atmosphere here. The chicken curry bowl is delicious, with chicken being the standout. Ramen was okay-don't remember which ramen I got but I like the egg. Maybe it was tonkotsu. But definitely check out the chicken curry! That was sooo good! They had a Fuji mountain dessert, which looked pretty cool so we got it. It was quite small so not sure it was worth the price. It tasted like normal jelly.

Thy provided excellent service. The food, and drinks (especially the Prickly Pear Margarita) were delicious. 5 stars! If you're in Houston, definitely worth stopping by!

All Star Ramen was worth it. Chicken chashu was soft tender and juicy. Pork belly was so tender I could almost chew with my tongue. Broth was too salty for me, so I would recommend low sodium option moving forward. However more than made up with the superior service and another lychee shochu cocktail on the house! They also lifted the entire table these christmas gift worthy bags upon request. The seating is quite close to other tables, fortunately we are friendly guests! Highly recommend another trip with a group of 8 or less.

My friend and I both got the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen. I opted for the regular sodium and my friend did the less sodium option. I would highly suggest getting less sodium as mine was extremely salty. I tried my friend's broth just to compare and it was still very salty. The flavors overall were okay besides the broth but nothing stood out to me. Our server was very kind but was not as attentive as I would've liked since he did not come to refill our waters and I had finished it fairly early on into our meal. The establishment itself is very aesthetic though and was spacious overall.

This place was really good. I normally never get shoyu ramen (because I like stronger flavors) but I got it here and it was delicious. The noodles were fresh and chewy and the sauce was tasty without it being oily. Highly recommend the shoyu ramen here. Also had chicken karaage salad which came in a creamy sauce and agedashi tofu which is lightly fried. Both were good.

Not a fan. Noodles were too soft, broth was more salt than anything. Just didn't like it.

Food was absolutely immaculate. Our waiter was so amazing. I wish I got his name so I can show him out, but I will 100% be coming back just off the customer service alone because wow. And the vibe inside very nice cool and calm. Makes sense why they had a waitlist. The food is great.

In an area teeming with Asian restaurants, this Japanese izakaya and ramen spot shines. The atmosphere is authentically Japanese, warm, and inviting. The food captures the essence of Japan, with rich, flavorful ramen and thoughtfully prepared izakaya dishes. The service is attentive and welcoming, making it a place worth visiting.

Amazing!! So delicious. Too bad we don't live in Katy. We both got the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen- it was so good. The service and ambiance were good as well and we would come back again.

Great place for friends and family to hang out to enjoy delicious ramen and snacks! The interior is decorated really nicely and the employees are very nice! I got the chicken shoyu ramen and the bowl was pretty big for $13; I'd say its worth the price. The broth was a bit too salty for my liking and that was on me for not specifying the less sodium broth instead. The chicken was juicy and tender, I'd just wish there were more vegetables. I also got the potato croquette which was delicious! My friend got the tuna onigiri and that was super yummy as well! Overall great ramen place! Give this place a try!

We always love coming here for Ramen! The broth flavor is always on point, service is fast, tables are flipped quickly and everything is super clean! My favorite is the garlic tonkotsu 11/10 recommend getting your ramen fix here!

Great service and food. The Ambiance was also nice. Also, they're family friendly too.

Food was amazing ! Wish they have also beef broth options as we don't eat port and most of the ramens were pork broth . We love the vegetable and chicken ramen !

We have been here several times and it had always been superb. The food is good. Having been to Japan a few times, the ramen here is the most similar. The service has always been great as well. The wait staff is very attentive and the experience as a whole is great. I appreciate the ability to customize your sodium level. I would recommend this restaurant.

Went to Kizuki craving authentic Shio ramen after I had a trip in Japan this summer. The ambiance and interior are top tier. Everything is very well done and the vibes were amazing. The server was very nice however, it seems like service is slow after you receive your bowl of ramen. I don't think I got checked on once after getting my food and the next time I saw the server, it was time for my check. Onto the food, the ramen and chicken karage was okay at best. The ramen was a tad bit salty to my liking and I haven't really found any ramen that is comparable in the States as of yet. The chicken karage was very standard, nothing special about it. I also got the Hello Kitty cocktail, and it was the best drink ever. It came with a lot of whipping cream and a gummy bear. You can't taste the alcohol at all and would've ordered another one if the server was present.

The ramen, gyoza, potato croquette, and kaarage curry was good! Rice is not included with the tonkatsu! Service was good! Will come back again!

Our server she was really nice! Attentative. This place is clean and has great Japanese aesthetic. The Japanese drum display was awesome. The A+ is they have kids coloring activities! Dude that's awesome. Food: Tonkontsu ramen 4/5 Takoyaki 5/5 The strawberry lemonade 5/5 Tempura shrimp 5/5 Onegiri 4/5 I forgot the other ramen I got it might be miso, but 2/5 because it was really salty.

love takoyaki and this is the place for them - waiting on the soup to come still so i may update

My favorite ramen restaurant in Katy. The chicken shio is a good option if you don't want anything too heavy. Service is good but would recommend putting your name on the waitlist and shopping in the area as the wait can get long. Love the style of the interior.

First time trying this ramen spot over in Katy Asian Town. The food was good, decorations and interior was trendy and clean. The restrooms were quite unique - men's and women's were all shared stalls within a larger room; heads up the stalls are quite narrow and reminds me a bit of Asia. The prices are definitely on the high side, as is most of the surrounding restaurants really, but they did have these nice to-go bags that is reusable. Definitely a spot to try at least once.

Decent food with friendly service. The ambience is nice and typical of a ramen restaurant. The octopus balls is a must try.

The food is good service is extremely good. The environment is cute and to-go bags are really cool

The Hakata tonkotsu Shoyu ramen was good and not too heavy. It came with a small dish of spicy miso paste and chopped onions, which I used to flavor the broth partway to enjoy a spicy version of the same dish. Sliced wood ear mushrooms, chopped green onions, blanched bean sprouts, and a thin slice of pork belly decorated the dish. The straight noodles were well-cooked. The free hot tea (green) came in a small ceramic cup on a saucer. It was surprisingly lightweight and cute. The very hot but not burned tea is poured from a large carafe by staff. Our waitress was nice and fulfilled our requests for hot tea, ordering and getting takeout containers promptly. It was quite busy since it was a chilly when we went.

Good Food, Nice Ambiance and Excellent service. My kids love the chicken karage. This is our once a weekly family dinner

Great spot for ramen in Katy. Love the dipping ramen. The karaage salad was good. The chicken was moist and had flavors. Dipping ramen had ton of flavor in the broth and liked that the noodles were wide to pick up that broth. Also like that it had some green which was not something I was use to from other ramen shop. Would definitely come here again or Togo (online order is available) Service was slow when I went. Lucky I was sitting near the waiter station and was able to grab my own to go container. Love the decoration in the place.

I find the ramen here to be just average. The noodles were fine but the chashu was very dry and the bamboo shoots were soggy and tasted like medicine. The miso broth was flavorful but too heavy on the garlic. Our server was nice though.

Ramen was so good! Wish they had an option to choose how cooked your noodles were becaus I like my noodles more not too soft side

Thy was amazing! We were greeted by him and he made sure that our orders were correct. He was very patient with us and super professional. His customer service is out of this world. I would definitely come back here. The food was good, the aesthetics were dope, and the customer service here was exceptional. Thank you Thy and Kizuki!

My new favorite ramen spot! I've been a regular here for the past few months, and it hits the spot every time. Service is amazing and consistent. The restaurant is clean and has nice decor. There is also a kiosk in the front that will text you when your table is ready. Despite the large lot, parking can be hard to find on the weekends. However, it's definitely worth the wait! Geso karaage (3/5): Nice flavor and crunch! There were some soggy parts near the ends of each piece but it wasn't too bad. Garlic tonkatsu shoyu ramen (5/5): My go-to order! It comes with chashu, egg, seaweed, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and onions. The broth is rich and creamy with lots of garlic, and the noodles are nice and thick. I would recommend getting the less sodium version since the broth tends to be on the salty side. Overall, Kizuki is a solid spot for ramen and izakaya! I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family.

Very welcoming ambiance and a super friendly staff. Food and drink options are very diverse and have a great flavor profile throughout.

This was my first time in Katy Asian town so I decided to grab some ramen. I've been having a hard time finding a good ramen spot and clearly, I still didn't find one. Kizuki was an easy find, with parking out front. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered spicy miso ramen. My food came out pretty quickly but it lacked flavor. The staff were really nice besides the guy behind the counter who kept staring at me. Actually made me feel a bit uncomfortable which prompted me to eat quickly and head out.

All the wait staff was really friendly and helpful Me just being over picky, the inside of the restaurant was extremely cold and the restrooms where even colder. Vegetable ramen was okay. The broth was kinda bland. I also think tofu should automatically come with the ramen instead of it being an extra add in. And there wasn't much veggies to the vegetable ramen. The spicy miso soup was very good.

Right after we ordered our food, a young man called the server and showed him what he found from his noodle soup, big piece of teeth-shaped clear plastic! We saw it with our own eye because he was 2 tables left to ours........ So gross...... We probably will have to surrender our gift cards!

While making our way through Katy Asiatown, my friends and I stopped here during lunch on a Wednesday to check out Kizuki's ramen. Coming in, we were greeted and seated immediately. There's plenty of tables with a nice Japanese aesthetic, along with a bar and a ramen bar where you can sit and watch the kitchen cook. We ordered the chicken karaage and potato croquettes to share. The chicken karaage had good flavor but was cut larger than I typically expect. I feel like if they halved the chicken, they could get more crunch per bite! The potato croquettes though - highly recommend these. Great flavor if you're in to potatoes, with a nice savory katsu like sauce drizzled on top. I ordered the Garlic Tonkatsu ramen for my entree. The broth was rich and flavorful - I would've drank it all if I had the stomach space. The bowl came with one decent sized piece of char siu, but unfortunately that was dry and lacked flavor. There was also a perfectly soft boiled egg and bamboo shoots, which complimented the ramen well. The ramen noodles itself had a nice consistency, chewy and thin. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. The price was a bit on the high end, but ramen has just become a bit pricey in general. Overall, a good ramen place to check out!

We came across this place because we were an JINYA and their power went out so we found this place. It is really good! I wish I would've taken a picture before I devoured this but it was surprisingly amazing! I was not expecting it to be this good.