Delicious ramen, be prepared to wait for 20-45 mins since they don’t take reservations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen
Victor Li
Tasty lunch special! First time here, first time Onomichi Ramen, and looking forward to next meal! Love the music~ P.S. To be the first group enjoying the meal, please arrive 30 minutes early! Arrived 13 minutes early and did not make the first group…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Barnes
It was very nice, but we had to wait an hour for a seat. There was only one option for lunch when I was there (Tuesday), but that was okay. Very tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Monteith
Menya Hosaki is some of the best ramen I’ve had in DC. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the service is delightful. The servers are kind, friendly, and warm. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge in some very fairly priced, amazing Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Tantanmen w Chintan Broth, Spicy Tantan Men
andreana guillet
Came on a weekday evening and there was a line. Our wait time was 1.5 hours but we waited. I got the sunset shoyu and it was really good! Cute vibe in there also. Would definitely go back, some of the best ramen I’ve had in the DC area.
Chicken appetizer amazing and my partner and I loved our ramen. Excellent service.
Timothy B
Moved here from Tokyo 5 years ago. This is the best ramen we've had in DC in that time. ❤️🍜 The Triple Threat is our favourite so far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zac Young
I have been eating at this ramen place since 2021. I always love it and believe this is the best ramen in DC until today. I understand the price increased due to inflation. However, the portion has decreased significantly. In January 2024, the portion was still like a big bowl, three pieces of chashu, one egg cut in half. Now today is December 26, 2024, the bowl is smaller. Only two pieces of chashu, and half of the egg. Farewell, my favorite ramen place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen
Matt Park
When I lived in DC for the past 3 years, I had made it my goal to find the best ramen in the city. When I finally stumbled across Menya Hosaki, I found the clear winner. The food is consistent, the vibe is intimate, noodles are made in-shop, and you are always welcomed with a friendly smile and greeting.
Given the size of the restaurant, you may be faced with some high wait times. Therefore, I advise you go an hour earlier than you expect, put your name down on the waitlist, and grab a drink at any bar/restaurant on Upshur. Do not attempt to go within the last hour before closing as their waitlist will most likely be full by then (I blame the Michelin recognition they received last year - yet obviously well deserved).
The business has interesting hours as they are very family oriented, therefore is closed on weekends in order for them to have time to spend with their families.
I would also suggest checking them out on Tuesdays during lunch as they make a different specialty ramen every week (which they post on Mondays on their Instagram page: @menyahosaki).
Daikaya, Haikan, Sakuramen, etc. are all good in their own regard, however when I get asked what my favorite ramen is in the city, I will always say Menya Hosaki.
I have since moved back to NC and still crave Menya Hosaki quite often. Nothing in NC even comes close to what I experienced during my visits at Menya Hosaki.
Literally the best ramen in DC but there’s always a line </3 plz open on the weekend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Tantanmen w Chintan Broth
Aaron Fan
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Ordered a triple threat. Super creamy and full-bodied broth complimented by the most succulent pieces of pork I've had in a while. On par with slow-cooked pork barbecue ribs. Definitely worth checking out and trying the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Johnson
The ramen is amazing. The wait list system isn't. Plan to put your name in and spend 45 minutes waiting for a table. Makes it logistically difficult to dine here if you don't live in Petworth. Really wish they would go back to the old wait list system.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
M Y
I’ve been to several ramen places both locally and domestically and in Japan as well but I’d say that this place has one of the best ramens and is best of the best in DC.
Delicious ramen, be prepared to wait for 20-45 mins since they don’t take reservations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen
Tasty lunch special! First time here, first time Onomichi Ramen, and looking forward to next meal! Love the music~
P.S. To be the first group enjoying the meal, please arrive 30 minutes early! Arrived 13 minutes early and did not make the first group…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was very nice, but we had to wait an hour for a seat. There was only one option for lunch when I was there (Tuesday), but that was okay. Very tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menya Hosaki is some of the best ramen I’ve had in DC. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the service is delightful. The servers are kind, friendly, and warm. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge in some very fairly priced, amazing Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Tantanmen w Chintan Broth, Spicy Tantan Men
Came on a weekday evening and there was a line. Our wait time was 1.5 hours but we waited. I got the sunset shoyu and it was really good! Cute vibe in there also. Would definitely go back, some of the best ramen I’ve had in the DC area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen, Classic Shoyu Ramen
Best ramen ever!! Everything is handmade and the attention to detail is amazing. Atmosphere is super nice and the food was so delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, Classic Shoyu Ramen
Chicken appetizer amazing and my partner and I loved our ramen. Excellent service.
Moved here from Tokyo 5 years ago. This is the best ramen we've had in DC in that time. ❤️🍜 The Triple Threat is our favourite so far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been eating at this ramen place since 2021. I always love it and believe this is the best ramen in DC until today. I understand the price increased due to inflation. However, the portion has decreased significantly. In January 2024, the portion was still like a big bowl, three pieces of chashu, one egg cut in half.
Now today is December 26, 2024, the bowl is smaller. Only two pieces of chashu, and half of the egg.
Farewell, my favorite ramen place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen
When I lived in DC for the past 3 years, I had made it my goal to find the best ramen in the city. When I finally stumbled across Menya Hosaki, I found the clear winner. The food is consistent, the vibe is intimate, noodles are made in-shop, and you are always welcomed with a friendly smile and greeting.
Given the size of the restaurant, you may be faced with some high wait times. Therefore, I advise you go an hour earlier than you expect, put your name down on the waitlist, and grab a drink at any bar/restaurant on Upshur. Do not attempt to go within the last hour before closing as their waitlist will most likely be full by then (I blame the Michelin recognition they received last year - yet obviously well deserved).
The business has interesting hours as they are very family oriented, therefore is closed on weekends in order for them to have time to spend with their families.
I would also suggest checking them out on Tuesdays during lunch as they make a different specialty ramen every week (which they post on Mondays on their Instagram page: @menyahosaki).
Daikaya, Haikan, Sakuramen, etc. are all good in their own regard, however when I get asked what my favorite ramen is in the city, I will always say Menya Hosaki.
I have since moved back to NC and still crave Menya Hosaki quite often. Nothing in NC even comes close to what I experienced during my visits at Menya Hosaki.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Will definitely visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally the best ramen in DC but there’s always a line </3 plz open on the weekend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Tantanmen w Chintan Broth
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Ordered a triple threat. Super creamy and full-bodied broth complimented by the most succulent pieces of pork I've had in a while. On par with slow-cooked pork barbecue ribs. Definitely worth checking out and trying the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ramen is amazing. The wait list system isn't. Plan to put your name in and spend 45 minutes waiting for a table. Makes it logistically difficult to dine here if you don't live in Petworth. Really wish they would go back to the old wait list system.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I’ve been to several ramen places both locally and domestically and in Japan as well but I’d say that this place has one of the best ramens and is best of the best in DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Threat Ramen, Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
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