Tamashii Ramen House

Reviews 5

WI

Wizardus Zay

Locale: Enjoyable experience, good food! Small locale, soft lighting helps mask how small this restaurant really is. 3 tables outside for 4 customers each table. 12 tables total inside, capable of sitting a family of 4 maybe 5. Additionally they hava the bar with 12 stools. A little noisy, almost similar to a Waffle House atmosphere, where you can also see the chefs in action. Clean and presentable for its target customer base. Staff: Friendly, attentive, and all wearing clean uniforms. Chefs were clean, careful and abied to all food handling expectations. Beverages: Cold water as soon as I sat down. Good Japanese alcoholic beverage selection including Sake (cold and hot). Coca-Cola products fountain. Clean glasses, napkins and silverware. Food: My appetizer of choice was the Gyoza (pork, cabbage dumplings). Loved them. Slightly toasted on top, perfectly season l, just enough salt in the mix. The soy sauce to dip them in however, was a little too strong for my taste. They tasted great without the sauce however. I sampled the Ninniku (Garlic) Tonkotsy Ramen. The garlics blended well, Im not a lover of Chashu (porl belly), but it tasted good. The Negi (green onion) was whole not chopped which may be a different experience. The Menma (chopped bamboo) was my favorite part, they absorbed all the juices and flavors and actually were a very enjoyable part of the dish. I was not a hige fan of the Nitamago (seasoned soft-boiled eggs), personal preference. I noticed after my dish was cooling for a little that the fat began to solidify at the top, very fatty dish! I also sampled the Garlic Fried Rice. It was a little burned at the bottom. The rice sits on top of eggs cooked over hard. The green onions were chopped this time. Did not taste incredible garlicky at all... as a matter of fact I purposely drank plenty of water to see if my taste buds were saturated with the garlic from the Ninniku... still no garlic flavor. After tasting small parts of it, I stumbled on small chunks of rice thst had the garlic inbedded. I was slightly disappointed, because those little chunks tasted great. Bathrooms. The males bathroom lock was broken, they posted a sogn that adked to knock before entering. Very clean however and up to date. The window had 8 squared glasses... inly 6 were shaded for privacy, the top 2 were not shaded maybe a something to consider when thinkingnof privacy. There was a random barstool sitting in front of the only toilet...I dont know what the purpose of its existence in there was. Overall an enjoyable experience. The previous noise comments were valid. A little noisy for a date or "quiet dinner". Definitely too noisy if needing to focus on school or work.

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FA

Falcon

I am a self-proclaimed foodie. I visit many different restaurants and try varieties of dishes. To me, price is no issue when it comes to good food. However, its hard to say that here at this restaurant. I grade a restaurant using three major categories: service, presentation, and taste. Service is average. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu, but arent very attentive. Both the wait staff and managers are friendly and are willing to accommodate should a problem arise, but they do not go above and beyond. 3/5. Tamashii gets it right in terms of presentation. Food always looks delectable when its served. 4/5. Taste is really where Tamashii struggles. If I try out a new restaurant and am disappointed with the result, I usually give it a second shot to see if the first time wasnt a fluke. This is my fourth time coming back and Im still leaving disappointed. I broke my personal rule of two and done at my friends bequest. I was here the first week they opened when the broth for the ramen was overly salty. I literally just left thinking that the broth was now too bland, and supposedly, the owners had tweaked the recipe for better flavor. Ive tried 90% of the rest of the menu and am equally dissatisfied with the results. Tamashiis only saving grace lies in their Garlic Fried Rice and Chasudon. Other than those two items, nothing else is worth ordering. Its hard to market yourself as a ramen house when your main dish is sub par. Thus, taste is 1/5. As people, its only natural to have differing perspectives and opinions when it comes to food. However, this is mine. There are better ramen shops in the city to spend your money at.

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Shawn Michael

I lived in Japan for 7+ years, so I had to give this place a try to fill that craving I had for authentic Japanese Ramen. Did Tamashii Ramen House deliver? They did when it came to the Ramen. -Tonkotsu Ramen, the soup stock really carried the dish and left you wanting more. The Pork Belly was high quality with only one slice though, and there was hardly any green onion. For $9.50 I expected a bit more in the base dish. They did offer addons in which you could pay extra, but they were a bit pricey for what you got. 4/5 on the quality and I would certainly go back for another bowl. -The Chashudon was only a 3/5 for me. The dish was very sweet with to much sauce pored onto it. There was a good portion of pork and the rice was perfect. Also, my bad on this, but I didnt fully read the menu on what was on the dish by default, and it caught me 100% off guard that there was mayo on it (I cannot stand mayo, and the places I used to eat this dish didnt put mayo on it). The server was very nice and brought another Chashudon without mayo! They saved the day. The Gyoza here Id give a 4/5 on quality. Overall Id recommend trying Tamashii Ramen House. The service was very good despite it being packed in there when we went, and they did a great job on their Ramen.

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WA

Waffles and Bacon Kub

Friendly staff, beautiful dining area, and food that will satisfy you many times over. The menu is light but by no means "bare". The main course options extend from delicious ramen variations (Tonkatsu is a safe bet for most, but give them all a try), Pork Dishes (Chasudon is pork that melts in your mouth), and appetizers (Takuyaki ...put them balls in your mouth. Do it). You also have some great alcoholic drink options like beer and sake. Warm your soul kind of sake. Their deserts are delicious. Mochi, Ice Cream, and a few others I have yet to try. How are the prices, you may ask? Will I pay too much for "noodles"? Great price. For the quality of food and treatment, you would expect to pay more. If you are a cheap person who will complain about paying too much for a burger, chances are youll not like the prices anywhere. A bowl of ramen is about $9 to $12, but have great variations and options to make it your own. Appetizers start at $5 and are generously portioned. How generous? If you bring two people, chances are one plate will be enough to wet the appetite. If you bring five people, get more than two appetizers. Period .This isnt chilis or applebees.This is a great family run restaurant with a flair for tasty food to prepare. Itadakimasu

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AA

Aaron Newberry

Tamashii is easily one of the best restaurants in all of Oklahoma City. Theres a lot that needs to be understood about the position Tamashii is currently in, failure to perceive it in its proper context may lead you astray in regards to some other reviews with a limited perception. First, yes its small and yes it can become crowded - not worth the judgement as it regards to food. Theyve operated at a high level as an understaffed and overwhelmed restaurant; they werent expecting to be so popular. Second, any aesthetic that some may feel is missing or "discomfort" of the typical American dining experience is quickly thwarted by the delicious food theyre preparing. Which, for the record, its a wonderful little spot. Ill also add that Ive got more than 10 friends that would write glowing reviews and have never turned down an opportunity to eat here. Its easily my favorite place to eat in Oklahoma City, though not everyone will share my love for it, there are many that already do and many that will.

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