Killer Noodle Tsujita is a ramen restaurant in the Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The concept was started by Takehiro Tsujita who had success in Tokyo, Japan with his restaurant, Seito Masamune Tantanmen Tsujita, in 2003 and has since expanded to 18 restaurants across Japan. Tsujita wanted to bring forth a new ramen into the American community that would not be as heavy in comparison with their popular tsukemen soup (something even children could enjoy). He came up with "Killer Noodle Tsujita" in Los Angeles, California in 2017.Killer Noodle Tsujita features a style of ramen called tan tan men, which is Chinese in origin. The restaurant's signature dishes incorporate dan dan noodles with peanut butter, sesame, and Sichuan spice in the broth. It's definitely a unique style of ramen, but they also have the classics like Tonkatsu, Miso, and Chicken ramen.The restaurant itself has a private parking lot and multiple tables inside with a bar. They even have a section dedicated to toy claw machines where you can spend a dollar per chance to win![RAMEN]+Tokyo (signature dan dan - chicken/pork broth, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, sesame sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, white sesame, beansprout, nikumiso, cashew, green onion, and soft boiled egg) for $15.50 - From first sip of the broth, I tasted spice, peanut butter, and sesame. This was a new experience for me. Although I enjoyed it, I would prefer a classic ramen. - 4/5Overall, Killer Noodle Tsujita was a new type of ramen experience for me. Personally, I have never tried peanut butter in my ramen broth, but it was surprisingly pretty good. I do prefer classic ramen, but I would still recommend the experience to others if they wanted to mix things up!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Simran Sidhu
Highly recommend the chicken karaage. Didn’t love the spicy pork bun but the Tokyo noodles were a nice twist on traditional ramen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage
Na Li (娜爷 AM1050美食琅琊榜)
Killer Noodle? Tsujita is undeniably a standout among Japanese authentic ramen spots in The Heights, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Introduced by a Japanese friend who frequents the place, his recommendation proved spot-on – Killer Noodle? is a gem that lives up to its reputation. The spacious and well-decorated interior immediately catches my eye, showcasing attention to detail and an abundance of charming elements.The menu boasts a delightful variety, including some unique Sake brand, and the Deluxe tonkatsu Spicy Ramen stands out with its intense soup flavor. Striking the right balance, it offers comfort without overwhelming spiciness. The Classic Killer noddle featuring Dan Dan noodles, is an absolute delight, while the unexpected star for me was the Vegetarian Ramen. Clear soup, fresh ingredients – a surprising and satisfying choice.Moving beyond the noodles, the appetizers showcase unique offerings like perfectly fried calamari – crispy and textured to perfection, setting Killer Noodle? apart from other Japanese places in town. The chicken or pork buns are equally praiseworthy, with delightful flavors that leave a lasting impression. The Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad is a crowd-pleaser.As a sweet finale, the mochi ice cream is a true standout, arguably the best in town. The presentation is as exquisite as the taste – with thin, delicate skin, gelato-like texture, and a silky smooth cream on top, it's a treat for the senses.The overall service is top-notch, creating a pleasant dining experience. The token machine for kids and cute Japanese toys add a charming touch. Every visit to Killer Noodle? Tsujita is a delightful adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend it for a memorable dining experience. Bravo!
Killer Noodle? Tsujita is undeniably a standout among Japanese authentic ramen spots in The Heights, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Introduced by a Japanese friend who frequents the place, his recommendation proved spot-on – Killer Noodle? is a gem that lives up to its reputation. The spacious and well-decorated interior immediately catches my eye, showcasing attention to detail and an abundance of charming elements.The menu boasts a delightful variety, including some unique Sake brand, and the Deluxe tonkatsu Spicy Ramen stands out with its intense soup flavor. Striking the right balance, it offers comfort without overwhelming spiciness. The Classic Killer noddle featuring Dan Dan noodles, is an absolute delight, while the unexpected star for me was the Vegetarian Ramen. Clear soup, fresh ingredients – a surprising and satisfying choice.Moving beyond the noodles, the appetizers showcase unique offerings like perfectly fried calamari – crispy and textured to perfection, setting Killer Noodle? apart from other Japanese places in town. The chicken or pork buns are equally praiseworthy, with delightful flavors that leave a lasting impression. The Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad is a crowd-pleaser.As a sweet finale, the mochi ice cream is a true standout, arguably the best in town. The presentation is as exquisite as the taste – with thin, delicate skin, gelato-like texture, and a silky smooth cream on top, it's a treat for the senses.The overall service is top-notch, creating a pleasant dining experience. The token machine for kids and cute Japanese toys add a charming touch. Every visit to Killer Noodle? Tsujita is a delightful adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend it for a memorable dining experience. Bravo!
This ramen was delicious! Went there with a couple of my best friends and we had a blast! I got the Chicken Karaage, Pork Buns & Tokyo Noodle Soup... goodness, everything was so yummy! The Noodles were spicy and savory and I already want them again! And those Pork Buns, y'all!
Joanna, our server was great. Kind and always checking our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerrin Davenport
The vibe is really chill inside. You can hear yourself talk even when packed. Angelo was a really solid server. Great attitudeThe Deluxe Spicy Tonkatsu was really flavorful. One if my top 5 spots so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica
Killer noodle is one of my top ramen places in Houston. Fast service and minimum wait times. Our server Angelo was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokyo Ramen
Alyssa Hufford
Angelo was amazing! Highly recommend to come and try this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokyo Ramen, Karaage Fried Chicken, Spicy Miso Ramen
The noodles were solid quality but the broth was a bit unbalanced. It starts out heavy on the peanut flavor and gets more Sichuan pepper flavored over time. It also needed more vegetables and bean sprouts.Vegetarian options: Has vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: The signature dishes have peanut butterParking: Free parking in front
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pork Bun
Nerissa D'Silva
People are sleeping on tsujita. It’s great in LA and it’s great here. I keep coming back. Broth is flavorful, noodles are chewy and fresh. I usually get tonkotsu but I’ve had their downtown and Tokyo - both are rich and boosted with peanut butter, sesame, and sichuan.
Killer Noodle Tsujita is a ramen restaurant in the Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The concept was started by Takehiro Tsujita who had success in Tokyo, Japan with his restaurant, Seito Masamune Tantanmen Tsujita, in 2003 and has since expanded to 18 restaurants across Japan. Tsujita wanted to bring forth a new ramen into the American community that would not be as heavy in comparison with their popular tsukemen soup (something even children could enjoy). He came up with "Killer Noodle Tsujita" in Los Angeles, California in 2017.Killer Noodle Tsujita features a style of ramen called tan tan men, which is Chinese in origin. The restaurant's signature dishes incorporate dan dan noodles with peanut butter, sesame, and Sichuan spice in the broth. It's definitely a unique style of ramen, but they also have the classics like Tonkatsu, Miso, and Chicken ramen.The restaurant itself has a private parking lot and multiple tables inside with a bar. They even have a section dedicated to toy claw machines where you can spend a dollar per chance to win![RAMEN]+Tokyo (signature dan dan - chicken/pork broth, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, sesame sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, white sesame, beansprout, nikumiso, cashew, green onion, and soft boiled egg) for $15.50 - From first sip of the broth, I tasted spice, peanut butter, and sesame. This was a new experience for me. Although I enjoyed it, I would prefer a classic ramen. - 4/5Overall, Killer Noodle Tsujita was a new type of ramen experience for me. Personally, I have never tried peanut butter in my ramen broth, but it was surprisingly pretty good. I do prefer classic ramen, but I would still recommend the experience to others if they wanted to mix things up!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Highly recommend the chicken karaage. Didn’t love the spicy pork bun but the Tokyo noodles were a nice twist on traditional ramen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage
Killer Noodle? Tsujita is undeniably a standout among Japanese authentic ramen spots in The Heights, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Introduced by a Japanese friend who frequents the place, his recommendation proved spot-on – Killer Noodle? is a gem that lives up to its reputation. The spacious and well-decorated interior immediately catches my eye, showcasing attention to detail and an abundance of charming elements.The menu boasts a delightful variety, including some unique Sake brand, and the Deluxe tonkatsu Spicy Ramen stands out with its intense soup flavor. Striking the right balance, it offers comfort without overwhelming spiciness. The Classic Killer noddle featuring Dan Dan noodles, is an absolute delight, while the unexpected star for me was the Vegetarian Ramen. Clear soup, fresh ingredients – a surprising and satisfying choice.Moving beyond the noodles, the appetizers showcase unique offerings like perfectly fried calamari – crispy and textured to perfection, setting Killer Noodle? apart from other Japanese places in town. The chicken or pork buns are equally praiseworthy, with delightful flavors that leave a lasting impression. The Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad is a crowd-pleaser.As a sweet finale, the mochi ice cream is a true standout, arguably the best in town. The presentation is as exquisite as the taste – with thin, delicate skin, gelato-like texture, and a silky smooth cream on top, it's a treat for the senses.The overall service is top-notch, creating a pleasant dining experience. The token machine for kids and cute Japanese toys add a charming touch. Every visit to Killer Noodle? Tsujita is a delightful adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend it for a memorable dining experience. Bravo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza
Killer Noodle? Tsujita is undeniably a standout among Japanese authentic ramen spots in The Heights, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Introduced by a Japanese friend who frequents the place, his recommendation proved spot-on – Killer Noodle? is a gem that lives up to its reputation. The spacious and well-decorated interior immediately catches my eye, showcasing attention to detail and an abundance of charming elements.The menu boasts a delightful variety, including some unique Sake brand, and the Deluxe tonkatsu Spicy Ramen stands out with its intense soup flavor. Striking the right balance, it offers comfort without overwhelming spiciness. The Classic Killer noddle featuring Dan Dan noodles, is an absolute delight, while the unexpected star for me was the Vegetarian Ramen. Clear soup, fresh ingredients – a surprising and satisfying choice.Moving beyond the noodles, the appetizers showcase unique offerings like perfectly fried calamari – crispy and textured to perfection, setting Killer Noodle? apart from other Japanese places in town. The chicken or pork buns are equally praiseworthy, with delightful flavors that leave a lasting impression. The Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad is a crowd-pleaser.As a sweet finale, the mochi ice cream is a true standout, arguably the best in town. The presentation is as exquisite as the taste – with thin, delicate skin, gelato-like texture, and a silky smooth cream on top, it's a treat for the senses.The overall service is top-notch, creating a pleasant dining experience. The token machine for kids and cute Japanese toys add a charming touch. Every visit to Killer Noodle? Tsujita is a delightful adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend it for a memorable dining experience. Bravo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza
This ramen was delicious! Went there with a couple of my best friends and we had a blast! I got the Chicken Karaage, Pork Buns & Tokyo Noodle Soup... goodness, everything was so yummy! The Noodles were spicy and savory and I already want them again! And those Pork Buns, y'all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepper, Tokyo Ramen, Karaage Fried Chicken, Pork Bun, Chicken Karaage
Superb 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna, our server was great. Kind and always checking our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vibe is really chill inside. You can hear yourself talk even when packed. Angelo was a really solid server. Great attitudeThe Deluxe Spicy Tonkatsu was really flavorful. One if my top 5 spots so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Killer noodle is one of my top ramen places in Houston. Fast service and minimum wait times. Our server Angelo was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokyo Ramen
Angelo was amazing! Highly recommend to come and try this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokyo Ramen, Karaage Fried Chicken, Spicy Miso Ramen
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Johana was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Spicy Miso Ramen
The noodles were solid quality but the broth was a bit unbalanced. It starts out heavy on the peanut flavor and gets more Sichuan pepper flavored over time. It also needed more vegetables and bean sprouts.Vegetarian options: Has vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: The signature dishes have peanut butterParking: Free parking in front
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pork Bun
People are sleeping on tsujita. It’s great in LA and it’s great here. I keep coming back. Broth is flavorful, noodles are chewy and fresh. I usually get tonkotsu but I’ve had their downtown and Tokyo - both are rich and boosted with peanut butter, sesame, and sichuan.
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