Sazan Ramen

I was able to make a reservation the night of and we got seated 10 minutes before. Upon walking in, we were greeted and sat at our table. The waiter was super informative and kind. I order the spicy paitan and was the perfect amount of heat. I almost ordered a ramen to go AFTER I finished mine, that's how amazing this was. If I could give it 10 stars I would. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the best ramen I've had by far. The broth is rich, creamy, full of flavor and all the herbs and toppings, with the small tomatoes bursting - did not expect that at all but was pleasantly surprised. I definitely plan to come back and get my second round of noodles soon!

Sazan is a nice, reliable spot for ramen, especially if you're near The Crescent!Plenty of seating indoors, good for both small and large groups. Making a reservation ahead of time can be helpful if you have a large party and/or are coming during their busy hours (weekend evenings especially). Service is good, and you get your food within a reasonable time. Parking is hit or miss depending on when you go (again, weekend evenings are notoriously bad), but just hang in there and you'll be able to find a spot.I've been to Sazan three times now and the Ma-Yu (Black) ramen is my go-to!Ma-Yu (Black) Ramen ($15.25, 9/10)- My favorite so far! Great flavors with roasted garlic & a bunch of toppings (veggies/cabbage, menma, ajitama) and either chicken or pork chashu. I got the pork chashu, and it's soft but on the thinner side.Paitan Ramen ($14.25, 7/10)- Tastes fine. It's topped with arugula, so maybe skip this one if you're not a fan of that. Otherwise the broth and ajitama are good, the red onions are kinda just there. As with all the ramen options, you can choose pork or chicken chashu.One of my friends is vegetarian and got the Just Like Paitan ($15.25) this most recent time, and liked it. Not much in terms of toppings, although it does come with the option of an "ATX" side (tempura, assortment of veggies). Good option for anybody's who's vegan or vegetarian.Overall Sazan is consistent in its flavors and the prices are reasonable, which is why I've been back multiple times! Great ramen option in the Highland area.

I was recommended by a co-worker who is from Japan who said Sazan is her spot for Ramen in Austin after we were discussing the traditional ramen shops in Japan.I went for an early dinner with two friends and we had appetizers, cocktails and ramen and the cost of our meal was very good value wise for the amount and quality of food. The restaurant was packed! Make sure you get a reservation or expect to wait for a table, they are popular! The ambience is very bright, upbeat, spacious and comfortable!The cocktail menu is very unique, I had "Lucy's Love Potion" and my friends had the margarita that was very spicy! We all shared the edamame, Takoyaki and dumplings. I had the Ma-yu black no spicy bomb. My friends had the same and one had Paitan both extra spicy bomb. They were so hot that they had to ask for extra broth because it was making their mouths burn too much and their eyes water! And these are girls who love spicy food!The food is exceptional, I enjoyed everything and especially loved the ramen broth. The cherry on top of everything is the friendly and efficient staff. Everybody is so welcoming and always checking to make sure you are enjoying yourself. It was a very enjoyable experience to share with my friends and quite rememberable. I can't wait to visit again, it will probably become a new regular on my rotation for Austin dining :)Thank you Sazan for going above and beyond, your staff is 1st class just like your beautiful menu!

Still our favorite ramen spot. Consistency every time with service and food. I wanted to try their new special oyster ramen, but I can't seem to break away from the signature paitan. I do want to come back and try it, it sounded delightful.

I love Sazan ramen, probably my favorite in all of Austin. It's nestled in the ever-growing 99 Ranch plaza. I like how the menu is smaller and not intimidating, they have a good selection of cocktails, and service is always good. Everything I've tried has been good, tasty and fresh. The setting is more on the intimate side which is nice for a date night if you don't want bright lights and boring tables/chairs.

Got the Ma-Yu black ramen this time and thought it was great! The broth has the not too thin, not too thick consistency that I like. All the ingredients are yummy too-love the bamboo shoots.We did get a reservation because we had a larger group but I don't believe wait times are long at all especially since a lot of the tables are communal. You share the space with other people. The prices for ramen are reasonable but the portions compared to other ramen spots are a bit smaller. I wasn't hungry after eating the ramen but could probably fit in a dessert. Sazan looks more romantic when it's dark and they have the candles dimly lighting up the restaurant.

Other than the decoration and service, there was little else I enjoyed here.This is an example of 'modernized-Asian-comfort food'. The classic signs are modern decor, unauthentic flavors, minimal ingredients, and small portions.While there was indeed quite an impactful flavor in the soup, I didn't think the chili bomb paired very well with the chicken broth. The slabs of chicken on top were okay, not notably enjoyable but not the worst chicken ramen I've had.Overall, I don't recommend this place if you're looking for authentic ramen but if you're looking for a nice place to sit and chat, then it's fine. If it had branded itself as authentic, I likely would've given it a lower rating but since the website claims to be a fusion, I have a 3 star. Personally I think the portions should at least be larger. Most places at least give a full egg, not just half.

Very quick service! I ordered the Ma-Yu Black Ramen with an extra spicy spice bomb, and my table also ordered takoyaki and vegan steamies as starters. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back!

The service was amazing and especially the food I recommend going this place as a night for a chill relaxing spot

genuinely good ramen with a non greasy broth, well-made takoyaki with plenty of bonito and pickled red ginger, an excellent ambience and great service from alex and reagan. Just a consistent and good ramen experience