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….
Vegan Restaurant
Menya Hosaki
· $$$$ · washington · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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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!
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!