Tiger Den

Overall good experience at Tiger Den. The ramen was tasty and the specials were really great. The best thing was pairing the food with a nice tall glass of draft Sapporo. I'll be back!

Tantan-men ramen is a nice level of heat. Tsukamen ramen (dipping ramen) is very, very hot! They do happy hour discounts on appetizers and the doughnuts.

The food is really not special, the Ramen is quite salty and not like the Ramen I ate in Japan during the years I studied abroad there. The grilled chicken skewers were quite good, the most disappointing was the Takoyaki as it was mostly just flour, I didn't see any octopus in my Takoyaki. The staff is quite good, but sometimes maybe because the restaurant is crowded, they have to call many times. The space between tables is good enough to not feel too close to other diners, which is great.

Entering through the heavy ironclad wood door into this unassuming Chinatown strip mall establishment feels like stepping into another world, or, well, Japan. For all intents and purposes, the illusion Is perfect. It’s been a while since I had a Tonkatsu this creamy and rich. In the words of poet A. Schwarzenegger: I’ll be back!

Always a big hit! The best time to go in opening hours, service is speedy. Food is as great as the first time I’ve tried it years ago.

I’ve been coming to this place for years! Now that I have kids, I bring them and they love the food here as well. The staff is always happy to greet you and the meals are always cooked fresh. Our go to’s are the spicy miso, brussel sprouts and gyoza 😊

Another beautiful hidden gem (for me at least)! I felt like I took a quick stop to Tokyo! The food was so delicious and the service was phenomenal (very kind and attentive). The ribeye skewers were mouth-watering…I will 100% be back…and best of all, it was affordable! Crying happy tears for finding (in my opinion) one of the best ramen places in Houston. 10/10 100% recommend :)

Appetizers are really good, I recommend the takoyaki (fried squid ball) or ika geso (fried squid legs). The ramen are okay and fairly priced. Any additional ingredients to the ramen cost more. Service is great, and the environment offers a cozy vibe.

Located at the busy Dun Huang Plaza where foot traffic is heavy, there are customers coming in and out of Tiger Den at a frequent basis. Interior of the restaurant is simple and nice. There are many customers' paper drawings on display at the entrance. They are having a limited time Happy Hour promo now - buy a bowl of ramen and get half off an appetizer or dessert. Part of the Happy Hour promo also includes buy one sake and get the second half off. My family and I got the tsukemen ramen, Tonkatsu, and garlic black bean ramen. I enjoyed the tsukemen ramen as it had the right amount of spice and it was flavorful. However, the other two ramen bowls didn't have strong flavor soups. I am also not a big fan of cabbage in the ramen. The ika geso was crispy, while the Brussels sprouts were just ok. I also had the lamb, and ribeye yakitori. They were good but the lamb skewer could be better if the wasabi mayo was actually on the meat, not on the side. I received great service today. The servers were friendly and attentive.

Place is great! I haven't been here in years because of the long line, but my partner and I were very lucky tonight! No line in sight. I had the black garlic bean ramen and my partner got the miso ramen. I ended up liking his, and he liked my ramen so we switched haha. We also had the spicy cucumber, we finished it fast. I really wanted to know how to make the sauce cuz It tasted so amazing. I would come back here again.

Great pork based ramen and creamy based broth. Great value too for the size of the ramen you get . Would recommend!

Houston has spoiled us with new restaurants opening every week and sometimes revisiting an OG spot is actually refreshing. I'd say it's been over 3 years since we last dined at Tiger Den and our favorite dishes tasted just as good as our first time. Tsukemen, this ramen was so well received for years and I can confidently say it's still is one of the best dipping ramen Houston has to offer. Ika Geso, Beef Tongue, and Mushroom Medley delivered each of their own complex flavors but complimented each other so well. Izakaya vibes, lo-fi hip hop, easy service, food that hugs the soul, Saturday well spent.

Challenging to find in the shopping center full of restaurants. Thanks for choosing the smallest font for the sign people. Inside was clean, not too crowded. Tastefully decorated. Wait time was minimal- there was a sign up outside. Service was good. Food came out quickly. The octopus appetizer was flavored well. The Brussel sprouts I inhaled. Yum! I think I ordered the wrong entree- did not enjoy the bean ramen. But I think that was a me thing. The rest of my party enjoyed their ramen and wings.

Food is always out quick and consistent taste . Have been going here for years, gets pretty busy on weekends so they utilize paper waitlist outside but moves pretty fast unless bigger party. Only have had two neg experiences prior Go food poisoning from undercooked meat skewers so stopped ordering that and to go order took around 45 min AFTER arriving due to them not putting it in.

I came in for a quick dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices since I knew this place was super popular. I sat at the bar area which faced the kitchen and it was interesting watching a guy grilling the yakitori. I tried the garlic bean ramen because it seemed unique and the broth was good but I wasn't a fan of the black bean and garlic which tasted kind of burnt. Overall a good place for a quick, casual, and affordable meal though. Servers were pretty nice too.

Tiger Den used to be a staple in the Dun Huang plaza--lines out the door, constant in and out of customers--but I fear the food is not as it used to be. For appetizers, the takoyaki seemed like it was cooked from frozen, and the presentation stacked on top of each other in a bowl was not appetizing. Their lamb could use some work, was overcooked on the grill and still lacked char. Wasabi mayo was decent, but I think could benefit from more wasabi, or maybe instead a cumin lamb option. The ramen itself was ok. It didn't feel harmonious, again with sloppy presentation. The broth, which has a tonkatsu base, was milky but not creamy and rich. Sesame seeds and fried garlic flakes felt like a distractor to the mediocre broth. With so many ramen options in Houston nowadays, it's hard to find a reason to return to Tiger Den. However, the service was very attentive, and they are always on their feet helping customers.

There was a time where Tiger Den was the talk of the town - lines out the door and five star taste despite limited seating. Something about the recipe or ingredients doesn't hit the same way now as years past. From my latest visit - taste has regressed and I do not really feel Tiger Den offers anything special in 2023. Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No Would I Return? No Ambiance- 7/10 Food Taste- 6/10 Service- 6/10 Value- 7/10 Date Worthy- No

This place is really nice and cozy, they have good music and the actual restaurant is really cool. They were short staffed when I went so I don't blame the service on the waiter at all. The food was really great I had the spicy miso and my boyfriend got a Ramen that started with a T but he preferred mine so I definitely recommend the spicy miso.

WOW. Best ramen, Best gyoza ever. My husband has been trying to get me to come here for a while but for one reason or another we just never made it. I'm sorry I waited so long. The service was amazing. The food was delicious. They don't have an overly large menu which I really appreciate because the food that is on their menu is very delicious. We had the gyoza and it was so good that we ordered 2. I ordered the Tsukemen ramen. It was spicy and delicious and perfect. My husband had a few of the yakitori skewers. He had the gizzard and the chicken. They were amazing also. We will definitely be back. Also the vibe here is very chill. The music was good.

Great friendly staff for our Christmas Eve dinner. We ordered the tsukemen dipping noodles, spicy miso and takoyaki. All came out fast and were delicious. Tiger den has always been a favorite for us and we are never disappointed. If you're looking for good ramen this is one of the places to go to. It is a little dark in there so reading the menu can be challenging for some. But it's still a nice, hip and clean restaurant.

It was pretty quiet on a Thursday night when my friends & I came here to eat, which was great. We ordered a few appetizers, a bottle of sake, and then our individual ramen. We had the pork gyoza, brussel sprouts, and the spicy cucumber and they were all so good with great flavor. Then I got the spicy miso soup, which was good but it wasn't super flavorful in my opinion, like it was missing a key thing. But overall, I'd try this place again.

I love ramen and this place does not disappoint. It is flavorful and delicious. I always order the mushroom melody. It is flavor just right with a squeeze of lime juice. The octopus was a little chewy for me and was just alright. Service is quick. Everyone was helping everyone so no one had to wait too long to get any service.

This place does get pretty busy, glad I was lucky to come at a time when it wasn't. I mainly wanted to eat Ramen and they definitely had a good variety of other appetizers and entrees to eat. I went for the Tonkotsu Ramen, full of flavor, from the broth to each item in the bowl. I think this is my favorite Ramen spot in Houston now.

Waited about 20 minutes max on a Saturday night and then food was really fast once we got inside. Pretty good ramen. Not the best I've ever had but still pretty good. Would I go back? No. There are too many other good places in Houston.

This is the best ramen place in Houston hands down. I'm in love with the Tsukemen. So damn good and comes out fast and delicious. Highly recommend and we've never been caught in a long wait. They are quick and accommodating however we always get there early closer to when they open.

Tiger Den is one of my go to spots during the week since they opened years ago, and recently I went there a bunch of times to see if anything new has been added or changed. Ramen portions are still massive that I always have leftovers to take home. The noodles are more than generous amounts and al dente in texture. The chashu is charred and chopstick tender, and soft boiled eggs have that gelatinous yolk consistency. Their black garlic oil broth is strong and heavy. My go to is their spicy miso. One of my favourite snacks to get is the large grilled prawn skewers. As well as the gyoza. Both are well executed and decently priced. For dessert, I can never skip their deep fried doughnuts that are SUPER fluffy and crispy, which is paired with a cold coconut pandan custard. I could eat 10 of these in one go if I could!

It's been a quite a while since I last visited tiger as an adult, with the last time being when I was in college and let me tell you nothing has changed. Flavor is still top notch with their tsukumen, the dipping ramen. I love love spicy flavors and this is nice and spicy compared to most other ramen places as well as flavorful and creamy. Service is good and food came out on time. The decor and layout hasn't changed much either and it was very nostalgic. I like it because you can pack a lot of parties in that space. Overall still one of my favs and always worth the drive to Bellaire. Will be returning many many times :3

This restaurant name usually pops into conversation when talking about ramen in Houston. I love ramen and gotta say this place is not it, ambiance and location is great, a good place for late dinner with friends but if i want good ramen this place is probably not that with so many other options available the ramen here is not special. Appetizers in my opinion are way better than the ramen itself, and I would happily go back and just order those instead, drink options is also good.

It is a small place surrounded by many other Chinese places. Yelp said it was good so I tried it out. it was small inside but at 10 pm on a Tuesday night it was not too busy. Not many places stay open to 11 so that is a big plus. I order Ramen and it was great. The service was also wonderful.

Best spicy miso I've ever had. This is a dipping ramen and the flavors from the broth stuck to the cold noodles so well. We went back a second time and there will probably be a 3rd,4th,5th etc. best ramen ever.

tiger den never misses. this cute and cozy restaurant is always pack so more than likely you have to put your name on a waitlist outside on the window. no biggie, it's just a part of the experience. some of my favorite things are the brussles, spicy cucumber, octopus balls, chicken and beef yakitori and miso ramen. yummmmmmm

One of my friends from Houston suggested we go to Tiger Den. It's a small place with a chill atmosphere. The food came out a lot faster than I thought it would, in no particular order. So everything was on the table at once. I would have preferred being able to enjoy the starters first because we had three different ones, but not the worst thing to happen. Better it shows up than not at all. My ramen was very savory.

My family loves this place. The ramen was good and service was too. We will be back to try other dishes.

While the food was delicious and filling (I absolutely failed to get photos of the appetizers, but we also had the cucumber, pork belly, and gyoza), and the ambiance was nice - possibly a little dark depending on which side you were on - it absolutely sucked to feel a bit rushed. I'm not sure if it's because we went in early, so the servers had time to constantly come by the table, or if they just wanted a quick turn over, but I definitely felt like I was eating entirely too slow. Either way, I'll definitely go back.

Nobody beats Tiger Den's TanTanmen! I love this bowl of soup! We tried the enoki mushroom and it wasn't as good as I expected. It just tasted buttery. Service as always is friendly and I definitely recommend this place

I picked this place as a nice dinner outing both based on needs of family and on reviews. I wanted something in Chinatown and relatively affordable. While the prices were not dirt cheap here, it didn't hurt your pocket. Tiger Den is a ramen restaurant. My only experience with a ramen restaurant prior was that there were a lot more options aside from Ramen and the ramen seemed more customizable. You can add a lot of extras, but it was simply a new experience for me. The other thing being that they all had that raw egg that gets cooked in every bowl, which the previous restaurant did not. I was not expecting that due to food issues at the time, but the restaurant waiter was able to take it out. By no means am I a traditional ramen patron. However, what I ordered I thoroughly enjoyed. They do recommend you order extra ramen due to serving size. I chose an extra, corn specifically, because why not! Everything was cooked well and my ramen bowl was amazing. Did I get "authentic vibes" yes being it was in Chinatown, however I'm not a ramen eater in general unless we count maruchan. Will you enjoy the taste and how all the flavors blend together effortlessly, while still being distinctive? Yes. Best ramen of all time? I don't know. Appetizers my friends bought were also great. My husband ordered our table the doughnut dessert thing. They looked like little pillows with match green tea dipping. It was delicious. Other fun stuff to note: Tiger Den is also majorly trendy, which I was not expecting. For a tiny restaurant, it was crazy busy with a cool mix of trendy people who need to be seen, twenty somethings, professionals meeting after work, and just friends gathering for a fun dinner party. I'll come back, but it also makes me want to try out more ramen just to get a better idea if this is the best of the best or just really good food.

The BEST ramen place in H-town! Their side dishes are all so good too! Customer service is top notched!

Great ramen and good food. The octopus was ok. Nothing special but not bad The mushroom was ok. Was hopping thet jt was enoki mushroom. The ambiance is chill. I like the divider to have us have our own space

Food at this place is terrible. Omg, I can't even finish my bowl of ramen. The dipping noodle is not true ramen noodle, it's some sort of vermicelli noodle that came from a dried package, precooked and left it there until serve. The noodle sticks together and you literally have to rip it apart. Lol. The broth is mediocre. The low price of $13.75 definitely reflected on the quality. I did went to this place once before (3 years plus ago)...It was bad and I never came back. Some idiots friends lately mentioned it was good. NOT! Last time for me here!!!!

Came here for the first time on a Friday night! I was surprised we got a table so quickly (usually I will see lots of people waiting outside for their name to be called for a table). The restaurant seemed to be having a slow tonight. The servers were very friendly and attentive, and made sure to stop by our table plenty of times to check up on our food/water. The portions were plentiful, and our ramen came out within minutes. The ramen was solid, the flavors were definitely there, but I wish there were a few more pieces of protein in it. But overall, I think this place is def on higher up in my ramen spot lists, and I can see why it gets the hype!

The Brussel sprouts are unbelievable!! Spicy miso is soo flavorful. They forgot our order (brought out everyone else's even though we ordered 20 minutes before them) and when we asked if they did forget it was okay they went to the back to expedite them. *you have to write your name on the wait list outside! Everyone in your party has to be there before you sit. *

This is my absolute favorite place to eat in Bellaire and it's actually made me extremely picky on the ramen I eat because it's THAT good. I'm honestly surprised it had lower than 4 stars because I've never had a bad experience here. The service is awesome, vibe is awesome, food is awesome! If you like the spice go ahead and get that spicy miso! The Ika Geso is a must too! Also even if there is a line outside don't worry- they get you food within 5 min of sitting down. Period

Best Ramen in town! And my favorite spot when I crave Ramen! Worth to make the drive there!!

We got there just in time (they just ended their waitlist), and were seated quickly. Server was so nice and attentive. Got our drinks quickly. We ordered goyza, spicy miso, skewers and tonkonstu. The tonkonstu broth was bland; nothing to write home about (the reason for 4/5 stars). However, the spicy Miso is something to return time and time again. It was delicious! So were the goyza and the skewers! Next time we come back we are ordering 2 spicy miso's!

Greatttt food, the ambiance is nice and did I mention the great food?? The staff is also really nice and the prices are not bad

Food was delicious and ambiance was perfect. Highly recommend and we cannot wait to come back!

This is for sure my favorite Ramen spot in Houston, appetizers are great (cucumber with fish skin is the winner), Ramen is creamy, and there are plenty of drink options to choose from. I will say that the wait can be a killer, but I went around 7:30 on a Thursday and there was no wait. But, around 8PM, it was getting packed, and a wait started forming. Parking can also be tricky, be prepared to walk.

The ramen tasted kind of average and left me wishing it had more flavor. The service was also not as good as I would have liked, as they never checked in with us to see how we were doing or to offer more napkins. It took about 10 minutes for a server to take our order and once we finished eating we waited 10-15min for the check. I likely won't be back due to the experience being below average.

I heard this is the OG ramen spot in Houston, but I really am not a fan. I ordered their tonkatsu ramen, and my boyfriend ordered their veggie shoyu ramen. The broth for the tonkatsu isn't that bad, but it definitely doesn't warrant a mention for one of Houston's best ramen places. It lacks a lot of the richness and fattiness that good tonkatsu ramen places have. I do enjoy their noodles, however. My boyfriend's veggie shoyu..was basically veggie water. It was pretty bland and the noodles that came with it were also too chewy and almost tasted undercooked. I wouldn't come back again.

I love coming here for the ramen but also like the vibe. It's pretty relaxed and the staff is pretty attentive.

Place has always been my "good ramen" go-to. Always great to bring new friends or family here. Love the spicy miso, gyoza, and the meat skewers. Always looking forward for the good food. Waiters always good at picking up as you go and very good at making sure you're not choking by always staying on top of the drink refills.

Stopped by here with my girlfriend and her best friend who's visiting us from NYC. She's originally from Dallas so we had to show her why houston is the superior Texas city. My gf and I have been here a few times and were craving something from China Town. Tiger Den is always a reliable satisfaction to that craving! We came on a busy Saturday night. There's a sign up list outside for waiting on a table. We were 4th or 5th and waited less than 15 mins before we were seated. We shared the Pork Gyoza and Ika Geso as our apps. The Pork Gyoza was so good and a perfect pairing with the spicy soy sauce. We fought over the last bite between the three of us, which I sadly lost. The Ika Geso is very similar to calamari. It's even served with lemon. We were less so a fan of this dish as the meat was pretty tender (similar to alligator if you've ever had that), but I think it's more so the nature of the dish itself than how Tiger Den prepared it. I got the Spicy Miso for my entree and the flavors were so good. My absolute favorite part are the kikurage mushrooms (black rubbery looking pieces)! Only complaint is that the "spicy" title is misleading. This soup is mild at best, but the flavors are fantastic. Will happily come here again.

The experience was far different from when we previously came here and the food was previously quite tasty. We started with the chicken hearts and gizzards. Hearts were very good. Gizzards this time tasted off and generally didn't work for me. I went with the dipping ramen and ordered a side of pork. Ramen was okay but was brought out the side of pork in a small bowl and it was room temperature and lacking. Service was decent. Just kind of meh experience.

Literally my fave ramen place in Houston, I have gone to others but nothing compares to Tiger den!! Ps: pretty eyes with wings on his neck still works there he took his mask off when I was at the restroom but my friends told me he was handsome

I actually live in Spring, TX. It's a 41 mile, 43 minute drive (one way) from my home to Tiger Den and WORTH EVERY BIT OF THE DRIVE! I go for their Tsukemen. It is the BEST THING that I have ever eaten in my LIFE! I always order one to eat there and one to take home with me for the next morning. (I try to make it there at least once a month and I always have my son (or any of his friends that also drive out there from the Conroe, TX area) to bring me an order back when they visit. I highly recommend you try it! Also their Chicken & Green Onion Skewers (the sauce is amazing) and their Ribeye Skewers. I make a complete pig of myself by ordering my Tsukemen and one order of each of those skewers too. ENJOY folks. The food, the service, the atmosphere here are THE BEST!

Omg delicious!! It was super spicy but really really good. Service was nuts. Super fast super efficient! Nice staff

A year ago I tried the tantan-men and thought it was good but not life changing. Today I ordered the SPICY MISO RAMEN and thought the same thing. I felt that it could've been more flavorful / richer. Also it was barely spicy, and they couldn't sub the chashu for minced pork either. Maybe I prefer the tantan-men, but it's been so long so I don't know. Also prices have increased again (covid?). It used to be $11.50, now it's $12.50. The main reason I don't get ramen often is that it's expensive. I tried the Brussels sprouts appetizer ($5), now that was good! I've also had the grilled octopus (takowasa) and the pandan custard doughnut, both of which aren't good enough to get again. There are much better desserts closeby. Still had a short wait during covid, ramen comes out fast but not really hot, service is a bit slow, & some ppl in the kitchen weren't wearing masks. It's good for a ramen craving once in awhile, but I wouldn't go out of my way. I still prefer Ramen Bar Ichi or Ramen Tatsuya (in Austin, never tried it in Houston yet).