Kuyashii Ramen

Alyssa Ibarra

a month ago

★★★★★

I hate to be this person who says listen to the review…. but LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS. I love ramen so much and literally travel everywhere so I know what authentic and good ramen taste like. This is not it. This is probably one of the WORST bowls of ramen I’ve ever tasted and I wish I was exaggerating. It has NO FLAVOR which is really disappointing - the appearance will trick you for sure. It’s missing seasoning and flavor. It tastes like they just cooked it in oil. The pork is also super fatty and soggy and greasy - I wish it was leaner and cooked longer and crispier. It’s such a shame that this is the one of the only ramen places in Brownsville and it sucks. The restaurant is pretty and the service is average. If you want good ramen, go to McAllen or out of the valley 😭

Claudia Coats Islas

3 months ago

★★★★★

Food was delicious, new place is ok, I think the last location seemed better. Our bartender/waitress was really sweet, I don't remember her name but she was platinum blonde. The only thing that was negative out of the experience was that the bartender was wearing a glove, she kept getting dirty dishes, washing them, and making drinks with that same glove and touching the ice with it along with her bare hand. It's kinda gross... there's cross contamination by doing that. It be best to take the glove off, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer and put a new one on. You have your servers doing the same, grabbing dirty dishes then getting the glass bottles to put faucet water in them and touching straws with their bare hands. Cleanliness should be priority. Maybe don’t sit guests by the bar where they can see what’s going on…

RGV Food Critique

4 months ago

★★★★★

I recently visited Kuyashii Ramen, and I have to say, their new location is a huge upgrade from their previous spot. The space has a beautiful rustic aesthetic with exposed brick, warm lighting, and wood finishes that create a really inviting atmosphere. It feels much wider and more open, with plenty of seating whether you’re dining solo, on a date, or with a group. They’ve also added a full bar, which was a great touch. I asked the bartender to surprise me with her best recommendation, and she crafted an excellent Old-Fashioned using Japanese whiskey — smooth, balanced, and definitely worth trying if you’re into whiskey cocktails. For food, I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen (listed online as Black Garlic Tonkotsu), and it was outstanding — rich broth, deep flavor, and perfectly cooked toppings. You can tell a lot of care goes into their dishes. Service was friendly and attentive, pricing was reasonable, and the overall experience felt relaxed yet upscale. They also offer Japanese beers and a variety of Japanese liquors, which adds to the authenticity. I would absolutely recommend this spot to locals and anyone visiting from out of town. Great food, great drinks, and a beautiful new space. I’ll definitely be coming back.