The Fried Chicken Is Better Than the Ramen! 🍗🔥

The fried chicken turned out to be the real surprise here! 🤤 While sorting through photos, I started drooling again—didn’t capture it well, but each bite was juicy and flavorful, marinated perfectly and served with a tangy yuzu mayo dip. Absolutely killer! 👏 The chicken is freshly fried and comes out piping hot—a generous mid-sized bowl. Since the ramen takes a bit longer, this is the perfect snack to munch on while waiting. This time we tried two ramen flavors: 🍜 • Spicy Tonkotsu: Looks fiery red but isn’t spicy at all—didn’t really elevate the flavor, honestly a bit disappointing. Tastes good, but tonkotsu + chili oil makes it quite heavy—gets rich quickly. Maybe better with a beer or soda? 🍺 • Classic Shoyu: Much lighter but complex—layers of soy sauce, chicken broth, and dashi flavors. The umami lingers nicely—I preferred this over the tonkotsu! • Toppings: The bamboo shoots were juicy and great as always 👍; each bowl comes with two slices of chashu, torched before serving for a smoky touch—tender and so tasty you won’t want it to end! We arrived 15 minutes before opening on a Wednesday—two people were already in line. Within 20 minutes of opening, the place was full. If you plan to visit, definitely plan ahead—walk-ins rarely work! 🕒 Gotta admire Menya Hosaki’s chill vibe—just the owner and the ramen chef running the whole show, handling frying, boiling, and serving without rushing 😅 Wait times can be long when you’re hungry, but this little spot has loyal fans for a reason. In an era of quick profits, taking ramen seriously really pays off. 🍲💫 What do you think of their ramen? On my third visit, I’m trying the tan tan noodles for sure! 💬👇 #TonightsDinner #DMVFoodFinds #WashingtonDCEats #DMVEats #StudentEats #GlobalFoodies #RamenHeaven #100RestaurantChallenge #FoodInspo #DCGuide