
Experience the magic of Itachi Teppanyaki & Ramen Express, a family-owned restaurant where American comfort meets Japanese inspiration. Born from a unique love story, Itachi brings masterful technique and a touch of anime inspiration to every dish. Located in the heart of Universal City, TX, we offer sizzling hibachi plates with our signature Yum Yum sauce, authentic ramen bowls, and a full menu of fresh, delicious flavors. Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch or a memorable dinner, discover a shining light in our community, a place to rest, refuel, and enjoy incredible food with the ones you love.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 333 E Aviation Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148
Phone: (830) 309-0690
Website: http://itachihibachi.com/
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Reviews
We ordered mango boba tea, gyoza, and NY strip and shrimp hibachi.
Mango boba tea was good.
Gyoza was okay on its own, but better with the sauce.
NY strip and shrimp hibachi was a tough call. Rice, was a bit crunchy at some parts, the meat and vegetables were a bit salty. Overall, I plan on going back to try again. We all have off days and I’m hoping that’s what it was.
Itachi Ramen is truly a hidden gem — if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! Highly recommend!
Bonus: they even applied military discount
Itachi is very much a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, tucked into an older Universal City area with aging apartments, houses, worn parking lots, and dated lighting. Honestly, that immediately screamed hidden gem to me. The parking lot looks small at first, but there’s plenty of space on the well-lit sides and in the back. I also noticed an Itachi food truck parked behind the building, which told me they’ve had enough support and demand to grow into a brick-and-mortar spot—always a good sign.
Walking in was a pleasant surprise. The interior was bright, clean, and welcoming, with anime playing on the TVs and Naruto/Itachi décor throughout. We were greeted by Kayla, an excellent hostess with a warm smile, who let us choose our seating. Service was quick, and Kayla was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations that made ordering easy.
I went in knowing I wanted ramen and ordered the Tonkatsu Black—a savory pork and chicken broth topped with rich black garlic oil, pork belly, soy-marinated egg, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, scallions, fish cake, and seaweed. My wife ordered the Tonkatsu Red, which had the same toppings but featured chili oil instead of black garlic oil. I mentioned to Kayla that I wanted the creamy depth of black garlic but still wanted some heat, and she suggested adding chili oil on the side. That combination was absolutely perfect.
While waiting, we ordered spring rolls. They were thin, crispy, and generously filled with vegetables, but the real standout was the sweet chili sauce on the side. It was sweet and savory with hints of chili, vinegar, and ketchup—and when I found out it was house-made, it made complete sense.
The Tonkatsu Black arrived in under 10 minutes and looked exactly how I hoped it would. The noodles were submerged in a deep, rich-colored broth that clearly took time and care to prepare. The broth was consistently flavorful from start to finish, with no bland pockets or watered-down moments. The pork belly was cooked beautifully—tender, flavorful, and balanced between meat and fat. The mushrooms and bamboo shoots added a satisfying crunch, but the real star was the marinated egg. Even the yolk was packed with flavor, which is rare and appreciated. I saved it for my last bite.
The meal left us full but not uncomfortably bloated. Portion sizes felt just right, and every bite was well balanced with nothing overpowering the broth. I also ordered a taro boba, which was clean and not overly sweet—slightly watery at times, but refreshing and not artificial.
Overall, the pricing was very fair for the quality and portion sizes. This is a spot I’ll definitely return to and confidently bring family and friends to.