Ramen512 — Restaurant in Cedar Park

Ramen 512 has the best Ramen in town and will definitely make you want to go back! I'm already thinking about our next trip there. The broth is so good and authentic. Everything is made from scratch by the chef, except for the noodles is what I was told. Bone broth is made in house and it has just the right amount of everything and not greasy! Price is on the higher side because of all the effort and thoughts that went into making the perfect bowl of Ramen noodle soup, but it's so worth it. Also it's actually really filling because they give you a lot of food!

I ordered a Signature Shoyu with extra Chashu ($18 + tax), my husband ordered a Tonkotsu Tan Tan ($16 + tax).

The service is great, they let you choose your own table and they serve water as soon as you are seated. Self service style ordering system, i.e. scan the QR code, see menu, order and pay on their website, truly a no-brainer as long as you have a smartphone! Honestly it's so convenient, you don't have to worry about waiting in line to pay, splitting the bill with friends, or touching a menu in the age of Rona. ;)

They welcome dine in and takeout. Plenty of parking spots available on site. We went on Sunday late morning and it's not crowded at all but was told that it was pretty busy on Saturday. Advice is plan strategically so you can enjoy the food and experience because I foresee this Ramen spot getting popular very quickly because of how good...

This could very well be the best ramen in the Austin area. My previous favorite was Marufuku in Mueller and it's still a solid choice however, Ramen512 might have a slight edge. The chashu was charred perfectly and had a smokey and savory taste to it. It was soft, tender and slightly fatty which is what you would expect with the chashu. The noodles in my black tonkatsu were al dente and you could tell the quality and freshness of the noodles. In fact, the owner transported a ramen noodle making machine directly from Japan. That's how fresh you'll get your noodles. The unique thing about the black tonkatsu is the black garlic oil which really gives off a nice garlicky flavor. Not to mention, the broth isn't overly salty which is very common for some other ramen places.

My friends, who introduced us to this restaurant, got the tan tan men and the shoyu ramen. They both really said it was good and that they enjoyed it as well. I'll have to try some of the other options to ensure that the rest of their menu holds up to this review. We did try the karaage chicken which like better than Marufuku. At Marufuku the pieces were a bit larger than bite size which I prefer the pieces be bite-sized so that they can be shared easily. Overall highly recommend and I will definitely be coming back to try it and if anything changes I will update my review. Otherwise,...

Probably the most authentic ramen we’ve had here in Austin that is similar to our hometown NYC. We’ve been here at least 8 times already and that’s why I held back a a review until now. I like coming back to a place to test consistency of dishes. Savory broth and handmade ramen noodles! The texture of the ramen is perfect - not too overcooked and has a firmness spring to it. The ramen broth has the umami flavor we love and miss from NYC ramen spots. I enjoy the weekly specials that the chef also puts out at time. The Pork Chashu is seared the right way (I’m Chinese-American so I would know lol). I like the crisp sear that is lacking from other ramen joints (which I won’t name here). Some places really disappoint with their chasiu but they do it right here. The chicken karage is delectable with a good amount of batter to meat ratio. I think the meat could be cut into smaller pieces would be easier for kids and women like me with smaller mouths haha but it’s a personal preference. It’s self-service here which is common in Austin joints but I’d love if they could take it to the next level with waiters/waitresses some day like the ramen joints in Japan. I’ll never forget the delicious ramen in Tokyo and NYC, but for now, this is probably the best in all of Austin. Will be coming back...