Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

Everything is absolutely delicious. They’ve perfected their craft. Long lines sometimes, but they move quickly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Order at table on your phone via QR code. Presentation was nice, and flavors good but too salty. Servers were friendly and present at the right moment despite the order-yourself system. Unfortunately AC wasn't strong enough on this hot day so sweating while eating salty food didn't hit the spot for me. Line was out the door when we left

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Love the food, I initially doubted the portion size but it turned out to be more than enough. Downside is that it gets really packed whenever I go there and there's at least 30+ minutes of wait, and be prepared for your food to come out a little later than you'd expect. Come with some company and you're good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Delicious soupless ramen

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re looking to try something different from the usual ramen joints in California, Menya Hanabi is a must-visit. Their Nagoya Mazesoba is a game-changer. This dry ramen (no broth!) packs an incredible punch — the noodles are chewy and springy, and the signature sauce is rich and savory. Every bite is flavorful, especially when mixed with the toppings and egg.

What sets it apart is how it delivers bold Japanese flavor without being boring. It’s a refreshing twist in the sea of Asian food options here in California. The portion is just right, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients.

Highly recommended if you’re craving something comforting, flavorful, and unique.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been swinging by this spot more often lately—especially with the hotter weather, I’ve been seriously craving their noodles. It had been a while since my last visit, but I’m glad I came back.

You order through a QR code at the table, and my go-to is the Deluxe Mazemen—basically a dry Japanese noodle bowl loaded with toppings. The flavors are deep, rich, and full of umami. It can get a little heavy, but that’s where the vinegar comes in—just add a splash to balance it out.

The chashu pork in the deluxe is tender and flavorful, and the noodles are always cooked just right. Once you finish most of your noodles, you can ask for a free scoop of rice to mix with the leftover toppings—a perfect way to round out the meal. Lately, I’ve also been enjoying their broth (I think it’s chicken and pork based)—a warm, comforting finish after all that richness.

Solid spot, definitely worth checking out if you’re craving something savory and satisfying.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba, Karaage Deep Fried Chicken, Broth

Food is decent, but it was way too loud. Free rice at the end.

The staff made me feel so welcome

Unique approach to having a ramen. Ordering was easy, too. Either you use your phone or hail for the waiter. Vibes is chill.

Credit where credit is due, the food is really good. Everything fried was really crispy. The Karaage had a crispy crust, but the actual meat was juicy. The noodles aren't ramen with soup, but they tend to specialize in more Tsukemen style noodles (gravy, instead of broth). Staff was professional in front of you at least. Personally, I'm not a fan of the decor, but I'm sure there are people that will like it.

Love it. Still the same taste like last year.

It was a big party, so we had to wait a bit, but the food came out pretty quickly. You go inside, scan the QR code, and then order. I enjoyed the original mazesoba.

Delicious noodles

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love the food at this restaurant— it’s unlike a lot of other types of cuisine. It’s become a staple in our house because of the unique flavors and the quality of food. We go for the deluxe with a side of broth and it is amazing every time.

The customer service is also excellent, we recently had a minor issue with our order that we placed over the phone, and the employees were so helpful and kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We walked in at 8:15PM, 45 minutes before closing time, asking the host when last call is. The host said, we can seat you now, and pointed at the table. We sat down and the other waiter says, get on the waitlist before you sit down. We ask the host again, what time is last call? She said 8:20. We write our names down to wait and in the meantime, we scanned the menu outside. They then seated us down pretty quickly. They simply pointed to a table for us to sit down. We sat down for 30 whole minutes, not knowing we had to scan the QR code to order because we were not instructed to. This was our first time here.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1