Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

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.

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

McDonald's might have provided better service. At least my number would be called when the food is ready. This place they need you to order online while seated inside at a table. Then no confirmation whether the order was received. You just sit and wait. Or maybe sit and pray the food will show up.
With that said, our wait was long, no status or visit by staff. We got water and utensils upon seating. I ordered the house/original noodle given almost everything were about the same. Food showed up after 20 some minutes but it was worth the wait. The menu said soup costs extra and I didn't know WTF?! The soup for noodle soup costs extra? But then the noodles were dry stir type where just enough sauce kept them tasty. No soup. Almost stirred the left over mayo sauce from the fried chicken into the noodles.
Glad that wasn't needed as the noodle sauce was good. The noodles were a heavier weight almost udon type noodle with more starchy texture. It's dense when you take big bites and chew. It was tasty. Prices are average nowadays. $16 and up. Tips are still expected unfortunately. Is this really how customers are served wherever this place was originated? If so, this is super authentic... After a comparison , we figured out the "delux" noodle had an extra egg. Not much else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Food is good a little expensive. Service is suck.
Scan Menu
No checking on after serve the food
Come ask when we done “ do you want rice? It come with the food ?
You should mention when you serve. No?
The waitress is talk so much with chef and dress poorly. She wears shorts sporty pants to work. This is unacceptable.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Food was phenomenal, i got the Mazesoba and Hanabi Chashu Buns and both were fantastic. The only complaint I have is the chashu was a little tough and dry but the flavor was still there. Also the hard boiled egg was cold, I’m not sure if it was supposed to be or not. We went on a Sunday a few minutes after their second opening and got immediately seated despite most of the restaurant being full already. The food took a while to come out but I think it was just cause they had just opened and everyone had just ordered as well.

I am offically a mazesoba fan

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba

Super delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First, you have to scan a QR code to get the menu, means wait staff is minimal. Hence why when I asked for another Coke, the waitress completely forgot and I had to ask again 10 mins later! Funny considering the drink refrigerator was only 10 feet away. Food appearance was average, nothing special or exciting. As for the taste, well there is a reason why ramen wasn't invented in Taiwan. LOL. Lastly, upset stomach when I got back home tells me no second time there.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Ramen