Menya Hosaki
Menya Hosaki is a ramen restaurant at 845 Upshur St NW in Petworth (20011). Google describes an intimate space with outdoor seating serving ramen, Japanese fried chicken, beer and sake.
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 677 reviews. The Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and chicken karaage are the most-mentioned dishes, along with the classic tonkotsu, Truffle Shoyu, sunset shoyu, tantan and an almond milk-based broth, and there are vegan options. Wait time is the single biggest review topic: reviewers describe waits of an hour or more, and one was frustrated by the waitlist system. Fans say the flavor has held up over the years.
Hours are limited: lunch on Tuesday and dinner Wednesday through Friday, closed Saturday through Monday. Arriving early is the common advice in reviews. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
845 Upshur St NW 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20011
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday: 5 PM–9 PM
- Thursday: 5 PM–9 PM
- Friday: 5 PM–9:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
Good to know
What are Menya Hosaki's hours?
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, Wednesday–Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday 5–9:30 PM, closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday (per Google, October 2026).
How long is the wait at Menya Hosaki?
Wait time is the most-discussed topic in reviews, with some reviewers reporting waits of an hour or longer. Reviewers suggest arriving early.
Does Menya Hosaki have vegan ramen?
Vegan options come up in reviews, and reviewers mention an almond milk-based broth.
What should I order?
Reviewers most often mention the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and the chicken karaage.
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