Michi Ramen

The inside was pretty dingy, super hot inside, and random! There were shelves inside, a lot of empty space, and a random dark corner for the restaurant. The food was extremely salty. The cashier warned us about the beef donburi being salty, which seemed a little off. Every single thing we got was salty. The temperature inside was so hot, we were eating and sweating. We couldn’t even finish our food, it made us SO thirsty afterwards.

Atmosphere drab and could use a makeover. But service was friendly and the Taiwanese lunch box was good.

Always love the playlist that’s on at this location! I’ve gotten ramen here on multiple occasions (always so tasty). A couple of months ago my ramen order included a coupon for a free “to-go bento box” during lunch hours. I went back a few weeks later to redeem the coupon and the bento box was great! What compelled me to leave a review was the above and beyond customer service I received. I waited maybe 8-10 minutes for the protein I chose for the box, which was fine with me. When I was handed my bento box, the person at the front offered me a complimentary cup of milk tea on my way out, which I’m assuming was due to the wait. I had anticipated waiting a bit and didn’t feel that the wait was excessive, so this gesture was truly unexpected! Things like this make you feel valued as a customer and take what was already a great place for ramen to the next level. It put a smile on my face for sure :) Thank you, Michi Ramen!

As someone who is visiting from out of town, this is by far the best ramen place I have ever had. Most flavorful broth and the pork belly melts in your mouth. I had the Gochu ramen with the Burnt Ends as a side. This place deserves a Michelin star!!

Probably the worst service I've ever seen. The place is hot. Waited over an hour after arriving for a to-go order that was supposed to already be ready. Genuinely shocked this place is even in business

Wow! where do I start? The Ramen here is fantastic very flavored and fresh , quality ingredients. The homemade bone broth they use to create each diff flavored bowl is so delicious. I had the Classic Michi bowl with spicy ground pork! I also had some left over broth and the owner was nice enough to give me a to-go container of white rice to try it with at home. I even tried the passion fruit Mochi ice cream and it was amazing as well, perfect size and portion to fix a sweet tooth. The restaurant was very nice and clean inside and I enjoyed the relaxing selection of music they play. I also was able to speak to the owner when he came to check if I liked the meal, in which he was super nice and informative about everything they have to offer and offered great suggestions on which way to try things for future visits. I can’t wait to come back to try a different bowl and to bring my kids as well. Well done! 🍜

Michi Ramen never disappoints! My son and I love to come eat here. We are thrilled that there is a restaurant in Northwest Austin. The service here was great. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Tea was hot and soup was so amazing. The restaurant has a lot of tables and has a cool mural on the wall. It's very open, which is nice because the place can get packed! I like to go here on "off" times to avoid the crowds. Great for families and date night.

Nice cozy place inside of a super market! We got the Michi ramen, regular broth, with some takoyaki and chashu don. I loved the broth, very nice and hearty. It coats the palate well, very flavorful. The chilli oil was delicious and crispy. Had a short chat with the guy that worked the registers. Nice guy. Great place to grab some good ramen!

BEST ramen we've ever had!! We found Michi by happenstance and I'm so glad we did! We couldn't decide what we wanted for dinner and prior to this we considered going out. Honey, please the best out is in my bed or in another country haha! Anywho, Michi was and is the truth! This market is a grocery store/restaurant and they know what they are doing. We placed the order online and it was a simple process. Other places we discovered made it hard to customize our orders. We had one with chicken and a few additional/subs and a veggie option. The ramen was flavorful, hot, and steamy. I've been thinking about this ramen since we left and I cannot WAIT to return! The service was lovely. They were out of the free ice cream though which was a bummer so maybe next time. The environment was that of a grocer which worked for us. I will be returning and if I could give them 10 stars I would. Enjoy!

This might be our new favorite ramen spot! Hidden in a dark unlit corner at the very back of an Asian market is Michi Ramen. Don't be fooled by its appearance though! There's still several small clean tables for those who choose to dine in. The same staff service both the restaurant and market, so it's a great opportunity to look around and grab some cup noodles and groceries to-go. We got the Sapporo ramen with ground pork, and the jungle ramen with spicy ground pork (pictured below). Both were good, but I loooove me some spice! So it was the jungle ramen that stole my heart. Not too hot, but not too mild, either. Just right. The flavors tasted like everything had been simmering in a pot for hours. Gave a nice warm hug to every part of my soul, and then I got to enjoy it all over again when I had enough for leftovers the next day. I also wanted to mention the to-go packaging is top tier and maybe the best I've experienced in this area! Everything was clearly labeled so that you know which broth goes with what meal. Takes the guesswork out of the equation and very helpful for those just trying something new. Keep up the great work guys!

Love the jungle ramen with chicken broth and ajitama. The broth is just so flavorful despite being so untraditional. Noodles always fresh and al dente.

Ramen is ok. Chicken had a lot of left over fat that wasn't cut off and kindve tasted a bit weird. The broth overall was very flavorful maybe just a tadddd but salty but it was ok. Not the best ramen I've had but not the worst. The Kaarage chicken was a little greasy but they were ok.

Been a hot minute since I've been to any of the Michi locations but this was the closest one to us, so had a friend pick some up for us. It's in the back of a grocery store so not the greatest vibes but hole in the wall places are good always good. I tried the dipping ramen for the first time and it was delicious. Thick noodles and concentrated rich pork broth are a delicious combo. The lean diced pork is pretty much pork shoulder so it's not actually that lean but it's not chashu either. The michi ramen shoyu tonkotsu is also rich but not overly fatty but definitely salty. Springy yellow noodles with diced chicken make for a good dinner on a cold night. That said, the toppings for the price are pretty basic. The fact you have to pay more for an egg feels sad but flavor wise and customizability here is unmatched.

A hole in the wall place that expanded to serve food during the pandemic, recently reopened as a grocery store. A little table area with some ambiance thrown together with some dimmer lighting and a custom mural. Service is a bit slow and sparse, but hey it's a hole in the wall place. You order at the cash register and they bring it out. Food's amazing, if a bit pricey (We're talking about 15-10 bucks a bowl depending on how fancy you go.) with vegi options as well as meat. This place has been my go-to for comfort food during the winter. All in all, the perfect neighborhood ramen joint.

Let me start by saying I love supporting local Spots and strongly dislike having to leave negative reviews for them but ima be honest! It is very eerie inside this place the market is empty, the dinning area is dark. Paid $15 for really basic tasting ramen with what looked like chicken from a can. Super unpleasant smell of cleaning products or something in the entire dinning area too. The whole place looks really old & worn down. I have doubts on how clean the kitchen is too. Overall I won't be back to dine or shop.

I tried the dipping noodles from Michi Ramen. While they did taste a bit different than dipping noodles I've had in the past, they were still yummy. Even the ramen was shaped more like an egg noodle than traditional ramen, which is weird because it doesn't look like that in the other Yelp photos. It was also missing the staple soft-boiled egg. Perhaps that was something sold separately as an add on that I missed. I did enjoy the aesthetic of the restaurant, but it is connected to their market, which kinda disrupts the vibe of the restaurant. Overall, good place for a bowl of ramen if you're not too fussy about your ramen.

Living on the north side of Austin has many advantages, one of which is an awesome and ever-expanding number of Asian-influenced restaurants and grocery stores. We've been enjoying Chen's Noodle shop and Asia Market in this Big Lots shopping center for years, but for some reason, we only now finally gave the newest location of Michi Ramen a try, and I know we'll be back. Now most folks who love Japanese-style ramen will know about that other famous place by the Target on 183, and yes, that one is wonderful, but (1) it's not open on Mondays and (2) it's generally crowded and hectic if you go at times when most people want to eat lunch or dinner. Michi has neither of those problems, and they serve their tasty bowls of noodle soup at around 20% cheaper. If you're looking for a low-hassle, no-frills bowl of ramen, Michi has you covered. Fun fact: Michi was actually the first ramen shop in Austin, starting with a food truck in 2012 back before either the local food truck or ramen craze got started. Just order at the counter, take your number stand, grab some utensils & water at the self-serve station, and seat yourself in the small dining area. Your food will arrive in less than 10 minutes. Being used to the other place, we were a little confused by the menu options at Michi, but the counter person was helpful in guiding us on what base and toppings to choose based on our favorite flavors and textures. It was cool to see that they also have menu items for vegetarians - noodles for everyone! For a weekday lunch, this was enjoyable, fast, and reasonably priced. If you're not in the mood for ramen, they have a few other options like Japanese curry, dumplings, and dipping noodles. Plus, there's a cute little snacks and grocery staples selection including a good variety of dried noodles and bottled sauces for when you wanna make yours at home. We'll be back! Next time, we may order in advance via Toast: https://www.toasttab.com/michi-ramen-asia-market/v3

Ajitama eggs are on point! Great food, great service, great ambiance and I love the grocery store it has. Very interesting potato chip flavors, awesome cream puffs and good instant noodle variety.

This is located inside the Michi Market. I was initially a little put off by the appearance but still decided to give this place a try. The prices here are decent considering the recent increases everywhere. When ordering ramen, you are able to select from thickness of the soup base and the type of chashu meat. There is a small upcharge if you order with a heavier soup base. You can also add extra toppings for an additional cost. I ordered the Sapporo Ramen with the regular soup level and the diced lean pork chashu. The diced lean pork option surprised me a bit since you don't normally see that at traditional ramen shops. I gave it a try and surprisingly I enjoyed it. The ramen also had bean sprouts, corn and woodear which I absolutely loved. With a Yelp checkin, you get a free mochi ice cream which is valued at $2 based on their menu. I got the green tea one :) My only critique on this place is just how warm it was by the "restaurant" area. I was already feeling hot before my ramen came out. It was 102 degrees outside and you're serving hot ramen. My suggestion is to maybe crank up the AC a bit more or have a fan on.

Delicious ramen in North Austin! Located inside Asia Market. It's a cute little ramen shop. The noodles are good. The broth gets a bit salty as you get to the bottom of the bowl. Pricing is very affordable. It doesn't include the soft brown eggs so if you want it, you'll have to order as an add-on. Even with an add on, it's still cheaper than many other ramen places. There was only one person working at the front and serving food and she's very nice, so be patient. Check in on Yelp for a free mộc ice cream - they have lots of flavors to choose from.

***This review is for the market side of Michi Ramen*** Although a fairly new setup, there's a sign greeting you when you walk in acknowledging they're still filling up their shelves for the market. From what my PIC and I saw so far though, there's a fairly good mix of Asian products available. I was grateful to see at least a couple of Filipino items that I don't always come across in Asian stores as well. Prices are average and service was quick and friendly!

I ordered the veggie ramen with the glass noodles and it was completely flavorless. I've had other ramens at the other Michi locations, and I don't remember any of them being this lackluster. That said, the fries were amazing. Highly recommend those. But if you're a vegetarian wanting ramen here, stick to the appetizers

Nice little shop. Its half Asian market and half ramen shop. It's definitely not fancy by any means, but they do stay open late and the back corner for the ramen shop has a nice little atmosphere. Plus they stay open a bit later then other spots. Wasn't a fan of the ground meats. Or diced pork. So definitely order the extra fatty pork cuts. The shop has allot of interesting stuff, probably gonna go back to buy some miso.

I got the Meat Lover's ramen and added an egg as well. I got it with ground pork and spicy pork belly and also asked for it to be made spicy. It just wasn't that great. There was a lot of meat but it was pretty dry and flavorless, especially for being in a broth. The noodles were boring and there weren't enough of them! I pulled them up from the bottom of the bowl just to show them for the photo. I don't think I've ever had so few noodles in a bowl of ramen before! I think that's the point of ramen, right? The broth was the best part though and it was pretty rich and flavorful. The egg was definitely worth adding in too, for whatever that's worth to you. But when it came down to it, I ended up paying $20 for a bowl of pretty "meh" ramen. And a sidenote, I don't normally have a problem with anything oily, greasy, or spicy, but with all the oils from the ramen and meat I had an upset stomach the whole rest of the day.

Service was great! We were greeted and even given suggestions for my little one that had never had ramen. It was very clean and there was a cool little store part where you could buy Japanese snacks. Ramen was very delicious and the fried squid was very good. Great experience!

I'm kind of a dick about ramen. I love this place though. They have amazing ajitama. I could come here just for the eggs.

Nothing fancy, just a little hold in the wall restaurant tucked away in an Asian market. The ramen was good though, & I'd definitely eat here again.

Broth and noodles are legit, albeit the latter was clumpy due to delivery time and separation from broth. Worst braised pork belly ever. Burned one side and didn't cook the other. Pork burnt ends tasted like they forgot them in their teriyaki marinade bath for a week. There was no yummy fatty bits just the acidic break down of the pork.

Michi Ramen has been on my must-try ramen list for a while and I finally ordered from the Spicewood Springs location. They only have take-out and delivery now but are working to open the restaurant. Currently, they are in the Asia Market. Great flavors in the ramen. I got the classic Michi with diced beef. I'd get this one again. Looking forward to it opening for dine-in.

Somehow I think 30 mins wait time in-person for a single bowl of ramen and edamame is excessive. Normally like the restaurant but - really?

Michi Ramen is located inside a grocery store... was a bit confused if the GPS had us at the wrong spot. On our visit my daughter and I got 2 Michi Ramens with egg. I appreciate that they pack the broth separately. I honestly didn't like it a whole lot but it was decent and I'd try it again. The broth seemed quite thick for my liking and although my piece of char siu was a nice size it was chewy. Definitely recommend giving it a try though...

The food is amazingly delicious and tasty it's actually inside an Asian market, where they have all the supplies to make your own ramen at home! We ordered chicken gyoza I order jungle ramen and their new Taiwanese salad! Over all great food

This is a little ramen place inside Michi Market. I got the Sapporo ramen with sliced lean pork belly and an ajitama, and my daughter got the tonkatsu broth and noodles. We got Lychee Mochi as a dessert, and they gave us an extra Green Tea Mochi for free. The mochi options are really limited right now; I'm guessing supply issues, and won't hold it against them. It hits the spot if you're on a time crunch for ramen, but there are definitely better places in Austin for comparable prices.

We found this spot and decided to give it a try. Very good ramen! We love Tatsuya but if you are in the area give it a try and grab your Asian market goodness at the same time!

Average ramen. Ready made...noodles tough...no egg. Just meh. Service was great...very friendly. Too much corn in both.

After a long time we give this place another shot. Food still came out very very late. They are not busy and it takes almost an hour to get the food ready.

I've never been a huge fan of ramen. As a vegetarian/vegan, ramen joints that I've visited just didn't have many choices for me, or it was just average. But I decided to take a chance on Michi ramen. So glad I did! It was so delicious. And filling! And lemme tell you, add the sweet tofu skins as an extra topping - they are deliciousssss. My husbands ramen sauce was very thick so his turned out more like a pasta than a soup, but he said it was still delicious. We got it to go, and the topping and broth were separate so all we did was combine the 2 when we got home. Super hot, fresh, and yummy. Def recommend! I know we'll be back.

Great ramen go to! Love grabbing it right off 183! So convenient and solid quality every time. We also love grabbing it after golfing

Three time customer with visits in July, August and September. Have only visited during lunchtime, but service was always prompt. Interesting selection of ramen, and the noodles are very good. I have only had the veggie selection however my companions have tried the pork and chicken selections. There are a myriad of selections one can make when ordering, but the net result is delicious ramen. I recommend a visit if you are in the neighborhood. I have included a few photos as well

I had one of the best ramen here! To be honest I didn't expect it to be as good. The market was not that impressive but the ramen was the bomb! The pork belly was juicy and soft, the broth was rich and flavorful. Definitely hit the spot! Can't wait to come back!

I wish I took pictures when I visited this last week because this place was awesome! This was my first ramen experience and I was a little bit skeptical at first but that all went away with the very first bite! I ate it all in one setting it was so good! Although ramen can be confusing-this place made it super easy plus the staff was very helpful. Pick you base and pick your add-ins and your meat choice! Easy! The broth was very delightful and bursting with flavor. The pork belly was wonderful and tender. The noodles were perfect and literally everything else. My only complain is the seaweed on top gets chewy but it's seaweed lol Wonderful place!

So I'm not usually big on Ramen, couldn't tell you the last time I went to a place to get really any broth based dish. That being said I wasn't feeling all that great this last Sunday and all that sounded good was some rich broth based dish.. so found a close ramen place and ordered delivery. The delivery was quick and I loved that they kept the ingredients and broth separate! It was still hot when it got to me and I didn't even have to heat the broth up. Just poured it over the noodles and pork belly and it was OUTSTANDING. While I don't usually get ramen, this is by far the best ramen I've had. The broth was rich and creamy, pork was perfectly cooked, the only thing I was disappointed by was that I hadn't ordered more... because my hungry ass could have crushed 2 more bowls if this! Would definitely recommend! And I'll definitely be going back.

Not really sure what all the hype around this place was, maybe people have had better experiences at the other Michi locations, but I definitely did not have that great of an experience when I went to this location. Came here for dinner on a weekday night with a few friends, and there were literally only 2 other people in the restaurant when we got there. It might have been close to closing time, but we didn't have to wait to be seated. The food came out pretty quickly, but it wasn't that good. The broth was room temperature, nothing was hot, or even remotely warm. The taste of the broth was sub par in my opinion. I've definitely had better tonkotsu and miso ramen pretty much everywhere else. My friends and I may have just had a bad experience since we went pretty late to this location, so hopefully the same does not apply to all Michi Ramen locations. I've only ever heard good things about Michi Ramen though, so I'll probably give it another shot.

Not a fan of the move or or the non dine in. But this ramen is so good that its still worth all the stars

My daughter and I love Michi! My daughter is 8 and asks for it almost weekly. We love the Sapporo with fatty pork belly. The staff is always so nice and the new look of the restaurant part is very comfortable

Always delicious One of my favorite ramen restaurants Side dishes also delicious Ambiance is nice when dining in

Service was amazing, don't despise that it is near a low area of town. The ramen was very creamy, and well made, and all options come with a side of broth of your choice. I got the Tori with light chicken broth with fishcakes(very good) and skinned tofu. Very authentic, and decently cheap, good for late night dinners. Very long, long wait. They mostly prioritize the to--go orders, which is messed up. 40 minutes later, a huge wait with maybe 11 tables mostly with food.

Please do not eat here ... sad sad sad How dare they say use name Michi Ramen Really??? The owner gives a booth like this??? If you want to eat and sit in booth like this???? Then go and enjoy their food. The owner of this restaurant wants you to sit in his booth. So sad that after a year this is the eating conditions they provide their customers. My daughters refused to sit I these conditions? Do you blame them? Why would the a business owner show off this so called Ramen restaurant??? Hopefully he is not of Japanese heritage disgrace to cultural.

For NW Austin it's probably your best bet for quality ramen. I had the meat lover's regular strength with spicy ground pork and sliced chasu. I also added an ajitama (should be standard), hot oil, and fresh garlic. I thought the noodles were nice and al dente, something which other ramen places struggle with. The broth was plenty rich and flavorful, the hot oil was a nice change of pace to help break up the rich on rich. As a side I ordered the takoyaki, which were a bit smaller than traditional, but still flavorful and creamy nonetheless. Overall if you don't want tot drive further south, Michi is a great option.

The ramen was excellent. I half expected a little old ba-chan (grandma) to pop out of the kitchen. Alas, it didn't happen. The egg was near perfect and the pork belly was very tender. Stout both was stout and I slurped it up noisily. The burnt pork ends were like feasting on pork popcorn. Tasty!

I had a great time here once again. I tried the Michi but I will admit I think I prefer the saltiness of the Sappora. It was around 3pm so I was after the lunch crowd but before the dinner rush. I picked the right time to visit. The service was good the restaurant was clean and the food was yummy. On a side note the chick in the back was pissed about her car issue. She made sure everyone in the back and the front of the restaurant know how pissed she was about a nail In her tire. She dropped the F bomb at least 4 times. Which I found odd but the mom siting st the talk with her 4 kids may not have been so thrilled about it. Maybe management should speak to her about that......

I am a huge Ramen fan and was happy to see a place nearby. Overall, great experience. I went on a Monday at noon and no one was there. I was slightly disappointed in a few things: 1. The noodles were stiff 2. There wasn't quite enough broth to noodle ratio - a little too much noodle or not enough broth... 3. The spicy flavor add was not as rich in flavor as I was expecting However, that said, I'll be back! Hope they stick around and maybe improve a little as they go! Next time I'll try the traditional ramen.

Holy ramen! Their broth might be my favorite in town, so rich, so creamy- the chili oil on the side is delicious! I usually do the veggie option and order the burnt pork ends to toss in. Everything from here does not disappoint!

I love dipping ramen and was really looking forward to trying this place, especially since it's so close to my house. However, the noodles came out really stiff and dry, and the dipping broth was a little bit sour. Kind of a let down, Tatsuya's dipping ramen is much better. My friend got the Sapporo and enjoyed it, so I definitely want to give other dishes a try. Our waiter Andrew was helpful and polite. No complaints there. The interior has a colorful wall that brightens up the atmosphere, and the tables/booths are perfect for parties of about 4. There were only about 4 other groups when we went around 7 on a Wednesday night, not very busy at all.

This spot is another place other than Ramentatsuya that serves another tasty more seafood based spin on the dipping noodles or tsukemen . Solid choice and there is a location north in cedar park where my mom lives!

New spot in the NWATX area, additional to the original location. This place has gotten so much better! The broth was the best I've ever had, great quality meats and veggies and overall great environment in Anderson mill hopefully they can stick around!

Went here randomly this past weekend and I am so glad I did. Ramen was wonderful, delicious, flavorful and spicy just how I like it. I will definitely be returning!