ULTIMATE Japanese RAMEN & SUSHI Tour of DALLAS TEXAS

I never really explored the ramen scene in Dallas before, but I found some good ramen shops! And Ramen Izakaya is defiantly one of the closest Japanese ramens I had in Japan.
Restaurants I went to:
✧ Wabi House
1802 Greenville Ave # 100, Dallas, TX 75206
✧ Ichigoh Ramen Lounge
2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
✧ Nori Handroll Bar
2814 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
✧ RAMEN IZAKAYA AKIRA
〒75056 Texas, Lewisville, King Arthur Blvd
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[@Hyp89]

Who else lives in North Texas and is glad Mikey is discovering all of these awesome places for us? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@nnakawatase5305]

Maybe we can get him to do Denton next????

[@Hyp89]

@@nnakawatase5305 That would be great! Frisco too.

[@blaketerry1255]

knew about all these places already lmao

[@Hyp89]

@@blaketerry1255 Fair. My little ones make it harder to go explore and find these place. I’ll always appreciate word-of-mouth.

[@darkblood777]

Here here. Whoo!

[@pbc_03]

So glad you liked Nori! my cousin and his business partners are so proud of their quaint little spot. A true labour of love.

[@winerednokoro]

you can eat for free

[@plowking813]

I love the layout, all the best to them!

[@nysoleil]

Congrats to your cousin & partners! The restaurant looks so zen! Luv it!

[@pbc_03]

@@winerednokoro I wish! 🤣

[@pbc_03]

@@plowking813 thank you

[@TheBit01]

I have a love/hate relationship with this channel. I love the videos, Mike's personality and presentation, and especially the food. I hate that i can't have whatever he's eating in front of me to shove in my own face right now! lol.

[@ada.solori0]

Same 😭

[@BurningMarshmellows]

We found Ramen Izakaya Akira by accident and never looked back. So happy to see it getting the recognition it deserves 🥺

[@saundrasantiago4122]

What do you normally get there?

[@JustJnn0526]

one of the few youtube channels where i'll actually sit through the whole video however long it may be

[@josev7417]

" that's it?" It's what goes through my mind when the video is over, no matter how long it is.

[@TheProcrastinator85]

me 2

[@raghidthareq3004]

i actually got a bit sad if the video ended quickly lol

[@andreshurtado9243]

Same and these mugs like 30 minute

[@kazigma]

Yup

[@o0Erzebeth0o]

Just got out of an interview. May the food Gods and Mikey bless me with employment near good takeout.

[@didisinclair3605]

Best of luck!!!!

[@strictlydumpling]

good luck!!

[@Omega65713]

Can't depends on luck?

[@dellasteenstra7839]

@@Omega65713 alright easy ya Debby Downer 🙄👎🏼👎🏼

[@rizzamarielybanez6275]

Good luck 🍀

[@adama4791]

The chef at ramen Izakaya akira is literally the nicest man in the world. We said absolutely nothing but he felt so bad that we had waited so long to eat his ramen that he gave it to us for free. We left a nice tip and then came back the next day and paid and gave a nice tip again. Truly truly amazing ramen.

[@zennok]

Feels weird when you actually recognize the places he's going to now

[@conniel6277]

Who else is hungry watching Mikey talk about food. I’m drooling! Haha

[@erinbell7224]

Always!!!!

[@wufar1973]

Got ramen, beef noodle soups, banh mi, freshly made noodles with shrimps, Cava, KF Tea, mooching donuts, Chinese waffles for lunch & dinner today for the whole family from food halls...Mikey inspired me...👍🧋🍗 🍜

[@shivsid0]

Never been happier to live in Dallas with Mikey here! I can actually go to these places not just dream about it. Thanks for trying it all out and giving us Dallas folks that perfect list of where to go :)

[@yukomattingly]

More than 30 years ago, my husband and I visited his mother in Dallas, TX, I hardly see Asian markets and restaurants there. So happy to see the change.

[@jayd33zzz]

Knew this was already a good video when I saw Akira on the list. Great owner and glad to see his place still in business

[@halcyondraconis7437]

I'm so happy that Mike is showcasing places I can actually reasonably visit with a day trip. Definitely gonna visit a few places this summer.

[@mikaelhenderson8510]

This is so cool! Ichigoh is by far one of my favorite ramen restaurants in Dallas. Their broth is so warm and the pork belly is cooked to perfection 🤤

[@Jbahizi33]

I love when mikeys happy and around his friends and family ❤️

[@sreyachadalavada7132]

I'm so glad you moved to dallas, ive been living here for 15 years and Ive discovered new places through your videos

[@korinakorinakorina]

Your channel has made me way more into exploring food and spots I would've never found before. I have a favorite new pho spot and it's a literal hole in the wall place with terrible parking and cash only, but I go there now because it's so darn good. Best ever had. 😊

[@rowwn4359]

omg please share

[@SomebodyRandom717]

Love your videos! So happy to see some of our favorite places and new places we've never seen! Our fav sushi place is Kura, and inside Mitsuwa Sutadonya has a pork bowl that is to die for. It's been a few years but Kazy's had a delicious curry bowl for $2.50 that was unbeatable.

[@Monica_6521]

As a native Dallasite; I am very glad that you are enjoying my city and the other surrounding cities.🏩🌅🏙🎋🍲🦀

[@mai-lyandersen7800]

I live in dallas and love the impact this video has had on these businesses! But I wanted to comment mainly because this video influenced us to try Bokksu, with his code, and omgggg! It was such a fun thing to get for yourself, and it’s now all I want to gift others. So yummy. Must try.

[@pairsquared]

Mikey eating bowls of hot ramen while never taking off his puffy jacket :D

[@lukevader5814]

Is she his future wife?

[@marthaholcomb8148]

@@lukevader5814 I would like to know more about this Brenda too? What say you, is this the girlfriend?

[@tango_oscar]

mans not hott

[@ricaivory6571]

Dallas isn't As hot when it gets cold.

[@lutefisks2]

yeah i'm taiwanese, and i do not take off my puffy jacket. it wastes precious eating time to take it off

[@brothbaby4011]

Lived in Dallas most of my life and I can genuinely say that we have such a diverse asian community and it definitely reflects. I hope he goes to some smaller places!!!!

[@GG3KALLDAY]

Welcome to Dallas!!! Glad to have you here. I worked at Ichigoh in Deep Ellum and can definitely say that the owners really appreciate you trying them out. Next time you go, get the Niboshi Shoyu with a side of karami paste. That was my favorite to have for lunch.

[@C_R_V_H]

Never been this early. Perfect timing too. Just enjoying watching my fav KZbinr while I’m eating a basic Maruchan imagining it’s the ramen 🍜 Mikey is eating 😭😅

[@larrydwarika4653]

when Mikey said he can eat 10 of them. No one doubted him haha

[@tarawalker7193]

I said, I definitely believe him!

[@joab7820]

I would like yur comment but its it 69

[@larrydwarika4653]

@@joab7820 haha

[@xxgo0kst3rxx]

Ramen izakaya Akira is the best ramen I’ve had while living in Dallas he ferments his own spicy miso! So good! Glad you showcased this place!

[@darockiscookin]

Glad you went to Akira, it’s a low key spot. Chef makes everything himself like a small ramen spot in Japan.

[@mysticstrikeforce5957]

When you just made some good food and open up youtube after getting work and mike just came on what a perfect timing.

[@dherickcaraan5464]

Even after eating lunch, mike still manages to make me hungry 😂😂

[@izzywoods794]

Yay! Just moved here last year during the middle of the panorama and now that things are opening up I can try all these!

[@randabfflshow22]

I couldn’t agree more! Texas has the best sunset and everyday it is just different but amazing!

[@Garza777anime]

I'm glad you live in Dallas I'm super excited to try all the spots you recommend. I've always wanted to try the food in your videos and now I can 😁

[@tasfiearahmanrifa5315]

First time i am this early.. As soon as i saw the video i clicked.. Thankfully i just made myself a big cup of tea❤

[@LazyAFu]

Thank you for the food, I love your vids and can’t wait to try these places!

[@cf0502]

The only tour guide I need when finally coming to the US is Mike and his videos! My list of restaurants I need to visit will be so much bigger than the time I actually have in the states 😂

[@nessfirth4039]

All of the ramen looked delicious I wish we had anything remotely like this near me in the UK

[@meryljacob1882]

So excited that you tried Wabi House, Ichigoh and Nori! At Wabi house try the karage and Tsukemen! Ichigoh also has great appetizers- loved the pork buns and ribs!

[@audreynguyen1393]

Nori handroll is the best sushi so far I've ever had in Dallas. A MUST try and will come back. Thanks for sharing ramen spots. I definitely try next time in Dallas.

[@simmytom7684]

Who else is happy the Mikey Chen is here in Dallas!!! So happy, wishing him major success for his restaurant openings! Can't wait.

[@smiles5703]

Watching Mikey’s videos before my finals week for luck. Side note: good luck to anyone else taking finals!! Let’s ace this!!

[@juliagavriilidis9658]

HELL YEAH !!!!

[@noahmesel9140]

Mike -- LOVE the food tours of ... everywhere. I had a good laugh over the name of your Japanese snack box sponsor, Bokksu. Bokksu sounds a lot like the Korean word "Bogsu" -- which means "revenge." Never thought of a box full of treats as revenge -- but now I won't be able to forget it!!

[@superkaanhero]

Watching this dude while Ramadan is pushing me to the limits of self discipline...

[@askmeabouthardcheeses1509]

Ramen is the best thing during iftar because it takes a while to make it gets you through the last few hours!

[@ruthbanon6049]

Mikey your videos are so nice. Its like going out to eat with a friend. Love watching you do your thing. Good for you.

[@nicoletrzewik8985]

I was just thinking of rewatching some sushi videos and then i see this new one! 😁

[@lunaphoric]

I just moved to Texas as well and only an hour away from Dallas you truly have me hyped over here to eat yummy Texas cuisine, Mike!!!

[@djjeffro5081]

Welcome to North Texas!

[@cinnamoroll100]

YAYYAAYY!!! Thanks for ur recommendations!!! I go to Dallas so often! I can’t wait to try these new spots!!

[@chriswilson3153]

Hey I love your videos and all that you do! Since you are in Dallas I would HIGHLY recommend you give TEN ramen a try. I think you will love the atmosphere and all of the ramen is divine! If you go, try the mazemen ramen.

[@Zack_dr24]

Oh my gosh... living near that H-mart and seeing you walk through it is so exciting! Also I’ve had my eye on that last Ramen place in Lewisville for quite a while. This video has convinced me to go!

[@christinabryant733]

I'm going to Dallas in a couple weeks for my birthday I can't wait to try this!!

[@NaeReads4Utube]

I love Mike!!! He is real and funny. His videos bring a smile to our face!! Me and my daughter are so happy he moved to Texas!!!

[@rosemaryarcher7637]

Mikie I’m so happy for you and you got great friends to help you eat good food. Welcome to Texas love from Galveston Texas ❤️

[@Gigi_K]

Me: I can watch this. It’s ok I just ate. *Mikey makes the food look irresistible with the way he eats and describes the food* Me: I’m starving but I can’t have that exact food he’s eating 😭💔

[@efflatise]

I used to work there as a server!! Love the owner chef, Akira. His ramen and appetizers are amazing!!

[@kylewvalentine]

My kids and I always love your video. I hope you go back to those grocery stores soon and test a bunch of stuff!

[@abrahambc50]

Watching this and seeing places I've been to makes it so much cooler!

[@josev7417]

So glad to see Brenda, didn't know I missed her on Mikey's channels.

[@IsabellaKayful]

Wabi house is my favorite ramen place in Dallas as of right now!

[@nguyentrang2912]

I like your tea set and welcome to Dallas!

[@TimesRyan]

So proud of you, Mikey!!! I remember when you refused to eat anything raw. Glad you can enjoy now!

[@hb4243]

"Don't judge a ramen shop by the golf course that's next to it" Truly something to remember in the suburbs of anywhere. :)

[@chrisasmr630]

*I am actually seeing You more than my friends these days* 🍓💕

[@kitkatt75]

Sending all of these Dallas/FW videos to my relatives in Arlington so when I go visit, we try as many places as we can!! I still have 2 packets left of your hot pot soup base that I need them to try too. They are amazing soup bases. I still need to try your chili oil!

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

My god, that toro and uni combo. I'm salivating and super jealous! Thanks, Mikey!

[@AlluringStena]

I will definitely try these places when we go to Dallas! I love ramen! Yes, I love to shop at H-Mart for hot pot!

[@EatwithMohsin]

Why Does This Looks So delicious 😭😭 The Way You Eat!!!! So Tempting 😋🤩♥️

[@CC-mu7yi]

Mikey you've got the right idea visiting and living in different states. Each state has foods food they are famous for. BBQ in Texas, hot dogs in Chicago, cheesesteaks in PA, etc. We also enjoy checking out the local grocery stores.

[@sophiebiltz7819]

yess! I love wabi house and I'm so glad you guys went there!

[@jonaf5254]

I never thought I could feel more hungry after a day without food, Mike you prove me wrong every time😂

[@PhoenixL0vee]

I never thought I could feel more hungry after a day full of food. And yet here we go 😂

[@hillerychan9483]

Well yeah I would guess watching a guy eat food after not eating food for a day would make you hungry 😂

[@angrilyhitstree9272]

Ramadan???

[@jturner1774]

Saaaame x 1000!!

[@Melroph]

I see I’m not the only one watching Mikes videos during Ramadan 😭

[@console_lucio5038]

"That that is a noodle" at 8:50 almost made me cry so good

[@caseysaunders2137]

Thanks for putting links to each location in the description

[@icicle1029]

Just went to ramen izakaya akira today. Was blown away by that bowl of ramen. My new favorite place.

[@dianaa.09225]

I already ate dinner but Mikey’s videos will always make me hungry again. lol 🍜🍲🍣

[@silenthashassin8912]

That tea pot is the star of this video in my opinion.

[@TheJacksonliz]

Glad to have you here in the Dallas area. FYI, for dessert you can’t beat a Japanese style crepe at “Crepes 4 U”in Plano. (It’s inside the building with the Jusgo Supermarket.) It’s an experience just meeting the owner, Paul. He and his crepes have a huge following.

[@rowwn4359]

DUDEEE I LOVE PAUL!!! i’ve only had the ice cream but he’s such a nice guy

[@halex00]

Im visiting Dallas in a couple of weeks and came here to see where to eat. Mikey, you are the best.

[@DayswithApoorva]

Your videos are free therapys 💜🥺

[@syedshamsher5096]

Why don't we go on this therapy together? 😅

[@simplyme1974]

Straight up truth. Never thought about Dallas, like thinking about jerk or dumplings.... Dallas has wtf... Google says 8 hour drive... 10 days fully vax. Thanks Mikey.

[@magalymarin7635]

I love ramen!!! I can’t wait to go to NY to try ramen at your shop! ❤️🍜

[@4realdustin]

Mike this is EPIC. I was not interested in going to Dallas until now. Thank you brotha!

[@alexespinoza5305]

I’ve been watching your videos for years and always hope you would visit Dallas, now your a Texan! Super stoked and hoping I get a chance to bump into you Mike!

[@Sara-qk1hm]

I've now set a rule in our house that we can't watch Mikey Chen before dinner - otherwise, we abandon cooking dinner and order ramen, hot pot, pho, or dumplings. Tonight, we failed and ordered ramen

[@jkdc5572]

great tip! I'll keep this in mind

[@inferno11112]

Lol I try and watch him after i eat :D

[@Hyp89]

This is the way.

[@hb4243]

Same!

[@melissasmith5267]

You could watch while your eating too especially if you’re eating Ramen noodles lol xxx

[@Cupcakesareforeveryo]

I'm moving to texas and am so excited to try everything

[@d_crown]

I dont really like eating noodles but seeing someone eating japanese ramen really makes me crave for them, the richness and creamy soup are making me drooling🤤

[@ace_50840]

I dont normally go into dallas just rockwall, but now that I know these places exist definitely making plans. Thank you for sharing.

[@gregorywong5715]

13:05 - dang Mikey don't put her on the spot, let the poor girl eat LOL!!!! Love that both ya'll are having fun!

[@jennykovacic5022]

Thank you, Mike. I was debating whether to have ramen or to make pasta for dinner. Decision made! I recently discovered a little ramen place near me (🇨🇦) and I’m obsessed. Edit: the shop was closed 😢 Another night.

[@NurseMagsy]

Welcome to Dallas!! I am so excited to see the cool places you go so I can go too!

[@carolynnturner2812]

Omg I’m so excited for this video!! I live near Dallas and I’m always looking for a good food

[@hannasmom02]

You’ll love Fortune house in Irving. Dumplings are made right there

[@tanyakynoch8542]

After the day I had this is my happiness 😊 💛

[@christinatrodriguez8427]

Wow!! Welcome to Texas!! I’m excited to see all the places you try here.

[@hapka16]

Gonna have to hit these up when I'm back in Dallas visiting family

[@swap1437]

Welcome to Dallas Mikey. So excited to see your videos eating Texas food... would love to see you making videos on Indian food too , there are so many Indian restaurants in Dallas.. 😀

[@thehalalreviewer]

You should do a Middle Eastern tour of Richardson!!!!! Btw as an Italian Dallasite I can definitely show you where to go for the best pizza in the city and yes we do have good places!

[@ChococatSoftPaws]

I cant wait to try😍 Thanks Mikey!

[@R.Williams]

Great sunsets? Probably the reason that AZ has beautiful red and pink sunsets...all the dust in the air! The ramen looks delicious! I'll have to try them next time I visit relatives in Dallas. Thanks Mikey!

[@shadowhawk3933]

Could imagine if Mikey was a stoner how much more food this man would go through

[@TheMasterhomaster]

He would also be 40 pounds heavier and the taste of food would be less relevant.

[@radei1916]

@@TheMasterhomaster that’s incorrect! in fact, i believe he would unlock flavors he never even knew were there . mikey definitely needs to experience edibles of some sort

[@strictlydumpling]

mmmmmm foood

[@tcmr5775]

@@strictlydumpling must try Sprouts Spring Roll and Pho in Arlington! Their fried rice is INSANE and their pho is great! They have a pho challenge, I DARE you to do it!

[@nikofernandez3425]

@@TheMasterhomaster i see you haven’t tried weed before 😅

[@sspiker]

No lie I keep hearing "hot pot love, hot pot love" when the song plays :D

[@nikeipod1]

Came to the comments for this! I played it on repeat but I'm not hearing anything else but this! :D

[@lady4real75]

I visited my cousin in Dallas often pre COVID & plan on getting back to it. I'm obsessed with Ramen and PHO

[@pumpkinachai]

After you posted this video, I went to check out Ramen Izakaya Akira! Best ramen I've ever had! So glad you moved here so you can recommend these places for me to try!