Ramen in the Shoyu 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)…
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…
The town of Kitakata in Fukushima prefecture has the highest number of ramen shops per capita in Japan and has a distinctive style centered around medium-wide, hand-rolled, crinkled noodles. Ramen…
Satori has grown since my last visit half a year ago, with an expanded menu (finally) featuring shoyu ramen and miso ramen in addition to their standard mix of chicken…