Menya Hosaki

Had high hopes but was a disappointment. Went around noon on Tuesday and took 1.5 hours to get seated. Took almost 20 minutes to get the only item they had for the day: Green Curry Ramen. Good presentation. Noodle was Hakata style noodle and over cooked. Broth was just ok. I believe it was Tonkotsu style bone broth infused with Thai green curry, which did not go very well. Chashu slices were generous and thick…. It was charred using torch, which seemed unnecessary but created a charred taste. What was bad was chashu was cold! Definitely not worth the hype and wait. Good service and atmosphere….

If you see people waiting in line, be sure to check in at the counter first. Today I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, which uses their house-made chili paste. The chashu had a perfect balance of lean and fat—I really don’t like it when there’s too much fat. The broth, the heart of the bowl, had a rich, slightly sticky texture that made it absolutely perfect! The ramen had great layers of flavor: the first sip gave me the pure tonkotsu taste, while the saltiness revealed itself more in the mid-to-lower notes. Don’t miss the karaage either—the chicken was tender and juicy! Since it’s seasoned well, it tasted delicious even without dipping sauce. Definitely a place I’ll revisit. I hope they come out with a limited-edition ramen someday!

Best Ramen I’ve had in the states. Great staff. The Shoyu and Karrage were outstanding. Earns the line out front. Thankfully I was able to get a seat at the bar as a single on a Friday night after a short wait. Enjoy!

My girlfriend and I just got lunch here. It was delicious, but overpriced for what we got. There was only one item on the menu - and it was great - but when we asked for chili oil they didn’t have it, and the soup really could have used that. There was an hour wait, so make sure to come early and be prepared to wait, but it definitely wasn’t worth waiting an hour and spending $23 on a single bowl of soup. It was a fun experience, but I won’t be going again. The environment was very fun, but if you don’t like loud music, I wouldn’t recommend it either.

The best ramen of my life! I had to sign up and wait for about an hour, but it was absolutely worth it. While waiting, we grabbed a beer at one of the bars nearby, which made the time fly by. We ordered the chicken karaage and the spice tonkotsu to share, and honestly, it was the best ramen in the world — the broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly cooked, and everything was beautifully balanced. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I would come back a thousand times!