Credit: Photo by John Anderson

A tender ode to the Japanese soul-food staple, Ramen Tatsu-ya brought ramen to the masses as Austin’s first brick-and-mortar ramen shop. The small space is beautifully designed by McCray & Co., and the food is brimming with well-balanced flavor. Try the Tonkotsu Original and the gyoza. Slurp.

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