The chashu at this place is exceptional.
Tantanmen (担々麵) is a distinct subset of Japanese ramen that draws inspiration from Sichuanese dandan noodles (dandanmian, 担担麵), but like all transplanted products, have evolved into its entirely own style…
After months of construction delays, COVID-19, and other unexpected events, Menya Hosaki has finally opened its permanent location in Washington DC's Petworth neighborhood. For two days this week, they're doing…
In honor of Menya Hosaki’s DC grand opening on August 18, I’ll be uploading a seven-part/bowl review in the next few weeks. This is Part 3. I've had tsukemen (dipping ramen)…
In honor of Menya Hosaki's DC grand opening on August 18, I'll be uploading a seven-part/bowl review in the next few weeks.This second bowl of ramen from Hosaki is Eric…
Note: This is the first of several reviews of each of Hosaki's bowls in advance of the opening of the DC location in August 2020.I discovered Menya Hosaki entirely by chance…
A chance Twitter critique of the ramen preparation methods of a Waco BBQ ramen joint reviewed by Texas Monthly's BBQ editor, Daniel Vaughn, sparked a conversation that led to suggestion…