What's special about it?
According to an Oct. 9 news release, the restaurant is rooted in authentic Japanese flavors. The menu is centered on the eatery's signature yuzo shio ramen, which is a light broth made from a reduction of local chicken, dry fish, seaweed and vegetables layered to produce a complex umami flavor.
Other standout ramen combinations include the tonkotsu shio, a tonkotsu broth soup with scallions, kikurage mushrooms, black garlic oil and thin noodles; and the zen ramen, a chicken broth soup with shio tare and garlic chips. The zen ramen is customizable with guests able to add toppings, meats and noodle substitutions.
Additional menu items include sushi, sashimi, handrolls, curated small plates, Japanese fried chicken, steamed rice and the Basque cheesecake, a featured dessert of yuzu custard, whipped cream and candied hazelnuts.
More details
Afuri Ramen first opened in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003. The first U.S. outpost opened in 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The company now has seven locations nationally and 28 locations internationally.
The location on North Durham Drive is the first location in Texas to open to the public. It will encompass 4,439 square feet with a minimalist interior, a large open-concept kitchen and a full bar.
- Opening Nov. 1
- 1215 N. Durham Drive, Ste. B-100, Houston
- www.afuri.us
