Airi Ramen Cypress

"Tried this spot for the first time and was not disappointed. We had good food and pretty good service as well. The atmosphere is nice and chill with anime playing in the background. The lady who brings out the food checked on us multiple times throughout our moments in the establishment. If we are in the mood for this food while in the area, we will check it out again."

"I always worry ramen is too salty， but this one is right , you still can taste the delicious broth without worry eating too much salt. Chicken is very crispy. Definitely will go again. Love the small poke bowl options, you can have more choice with different sashimi."

"Ordered take out from this place on the recommendation from my son. I got the spicy chicken ramen and veggie egg rolls..the ramen was very disappointing. The chicken hard, seemed old and the broth was good to me. I was really hoping for a good ramen but this didn’t cut it."

"First time here with my family, such a great experience. We ordered some appetizers that way we can taste lots of different foods. The chicken Bao tastes great, and the cucumbers are amazing too. They don’t have sushi or rolls, but reman and udon dishes are delicious. Definitely will come back for sure."

"Airi Ramen is a hip local ramen joint with several locations around the Houston area. They serve a variety of Japanese dishes including ramen, stir-fried udon, rice bowls (tempura, tonkatsu, teriyaki chicken), poke, and more! Vibe: A good size with lots of seating. Cool interior, artsy mural on the wall. Good casual hang out spot. Service: We had a great attentive server. Food came out pretty quickly, and piping hot. Food: We ordered the basil chicken kaarage, katsu chicken bao, and tonkotsu ramen. The kaarage tasted more like Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and it was delicious! It came right out of the fryer, and the aroma of Chinese five spice and white pepper was intoxicating! It is served with fried thai basil on a small bed of cabbage and shaved carrots, which added extra texture and color. A pretty substantial side of spicy mayo is also included. The chicken was hot, juicy, and tasty! Definitely dip in in the spicy mayo to get to a whole other level. The spicy mayo is tangy, surprisingly flavorful, and has a small mild spicy kick (I think there's some yummy togarashi in there). If you want to elevate further and transcend its status as a great appetizer, order a side of rice and mix it all together - it is phenomenal as its own rice dish! We will likely come back just for that alone. Next, we had the katsu chicken bao. The katsu was piping hot and encased in a bed of lettuce, teriyaki, and spicy mayo between the bao. The flavor combo here is on point, as you get lots of savory from the spicy mayo, chicken katsu, and bun, but also some sweetness from the teriyaki and coolness from the veg. Be careful, these things are addicting! Bao is soft and holds all the ingredients very well, the sauces boost all the flavors, and the katsu is juicy, crunchy, and cooked perfectly. Lastly, we had the tonkotsu ramen. It was OK, but did not blow us away - we have had better at other Houston spots. The noodles were a little overcooked (for ramen), broth felt like it was lacking in depth and the flavor was monotone, chashu was a strip of pork belly that was a little tough and not circular or well marinated, mushrooms were a bit tough and mostly stems. Overall, the food here is phenomenal, and you should definitely give this spot a try - especially the rice dishes and appetizers. We will definitely be coming back for that basil chicken kaarage and katsu chicken bao! Maybe try another Houston spot if you're looking for ramen. Airi ramen is Let's Eat Houston approved ✅️"