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Hibachi · Teppanyaki · Ramen · Universal City, TX

Sizzling hibachi flames and a ramen bowl worth the drive.

Tucked into a small storefront off Aviation Blvd, Itachi Teppanyaki & Ramen has become a hidden gem for huge, hand-grilled hibachi plates and a fully-loaded tonkotsu ramen bowl that regulars say is worth driving hours for. Anime vibes, generous portions, and a kitchen that clearly cares.

333 E Aviation Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148 Open Mon, Wed–Sat 11–9, Sun 12–8:30 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews

Our Story

A hidden-gem hibachi & ramen kitchen with anime vibes

Itachi Teppanyaki & Ramen opened when a longtime hibachi chef finally struck out on his own, and word has been spreading ever since. Reviewers call it a "hidden gem" — a small, easy-to-miss spot that turns out enormous, sizzling teppanyaki plates of steak, chicken, shrimp, and scallops alongside grilled vegetables and fried rice, all cooked to order and "not stingy on the servings."

The ramen is the other headline act: a fully-loaded tonkotsu-style bowl piled with chashu pork, a soft egg, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and nori, served alongside crisp gyoza and crab rangoons. One regular who drives in from Houston just to eat here put it simply — between the huge portions and the anime-decorated dining room, "is it worth the drive? YES it is!"

Service is friendly and attentive, the kitchen moves fast, and the flavors have earned a 4.7-star reputation built almost entirely on word of mouth. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where you come for the ramen and leave planning your next hibachi order.

4.7★Google Rating
316Reviews
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What customers are saying

Real quotes from verified 4-star and 5-star Google reviews.

★★★★★

“We ordered the spring rolls and Philly cheese steak roll... For our main dish we got the Ramen that came with everything. It was $22, it was fully loaded, broth was tasty, and we really like it! Customer service was good, kept checking on us. Over all, we would come back for the ramen, hands down!”

— Malia M.

★★★★★

“Definitely a hidden gem. We finally went here for lunch and definitely wasn't disappointed! I got shrimp Yakisoba my husband got the steak and chicken with rice and vegetables. We also got rangoons for our appetizer. Definitely not stingy on the servings. Our server was super nice and our food came out quickly.”

— Angel I.

★★★★

“This little place is kicking with flavor! The food was amazing, and the service was awesome... I ordered the Shrimp Yakisoba with Spring Rolls and Fried Oreos for dessert. It was slap your face amazingly delicious. It is well worth the money, and I will definitely be going back.”

— Esther G.

★★★★

“Decided to try this place for the first time... The food here is pretty good. We started off with the gyoza. After that, I got the chicken yakisoba and the wife got the salmon plate. Everything was really good.”

— Google Reviewer

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Hours & Contact

Address333 E Aviation Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148

Phone(830) 309-0690

  • Monday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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