Lil' Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Lil' Ramen Tatsu-ya stems from Austin's original Japanese soul food restaurant, founded in 2012 by chef and DJ Tatsu Aikawa. Built on a 60-hour tonkotsu broth, the menu features ramen customizable with bombs, plus katsu sliders, karaage, gyoza, and small plates. Walk-up counter service near UT Austin with patio seating.

Located at 2416 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705, Lil' Ramen Tatsu-Ya operates as a ramen serving Austin in Texas. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian restaurant, authentic japanese restaurant, takeout restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

Hours are published for 1 day a week. The most common schedule is 5–9 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (512) 738-1217. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, ramen-tatsuya.com.

It has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5, though from only 0 reviews so far, so treat the score as an early indication rather than a verdict.

Austin is in Texas, in the South, where summers are hot and humid, winters are short, and severe storms in spring are a fact of life; businesses run air conditioning most of the year and many open early to beat the heat. Getting around Austin is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Texas's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other ramen in Austin listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.