Menya Hosaki
$$ • Ramen, Noodles, VeganAbout Menya Hosaki
Customers' Favorites
Japanese Fried Chicken Comes with Yuzu Mayo
Tantanmen w Chintan Broth
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Shoyu Ramen
Veggie Tan Tan Ramen
Triple Threat Ramen
Karaage with Sauce
Spicy Tantan Men
Karaage Chicken
Menya Hosaki Reviews
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Absolutely delicious. Ramen was extremely flavorful and the chicken was tender. Definitely the shining stare over the karaage. Advice: get there around 4pm on a Friday to get a seat in the first rush otherwise you're waiting for over 1.5 hours.
Favorite ramen spot in the DMV … been here 20+ times in 2 years and try to come back once a month since it’s my happy place 😄🍜 my go-to is the triple threat!!!
Great Ramen served here. Really enjoyed it and it's a good place to gather with friends and family.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Menya Hosaki is a renowned ramen restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. The menu boasts a small but mighty selection, including shoyu, tonkotsu, tantan ramen, and Onomichi ramen. The tonkotsu and shoyu ramen are 100% authentic Japanese style, with a rich, flavorful, and slightly sticky broth and fantastic, springy noodles that are beautifully balanced.
The restaurant's vegan and vegetarian ramen options are particularly impressive, with a rich, creamy almond milk-based broth. The chicken karaage is crispy, juicy, tender, and generously portioned, making it a must-try. Reviewers say the karaage is the shining star of the menu, and the triple threat is a favorite choice.
Menya Hosaki is widely regarded as one of the best ramen spots in the DC area, with some calling it the best ramen in the world. The restaurant's interior is small but cozy. While the popularity can mean a long wait, often over an hour on busy days, the line moves quickly and many guests feel the food is absolutely worth it. Arriving 15 minutes before opening is recommended, and arriving around 4pm on a Friday can help guests get a seat in the first rush.
The service is delightful, with incredibly friendly, kind, and welcoming staff. Guests can expect fairly priced, amazing Japanese food that leaves them eager to return. Some regulars visit once a month. Vegetable toppings like portobello slices are decent, though some guests wish for heartier options. A must-visit for ramen enthusiasts.