Hinomaru Ramen - Broad Channel

BEST ramen in town! Our server, Jay, provided excellent service, was very friendly. I got the Tonkatsu Shoyu w/Honey-Glazed Gochujaru Ribs and it was amazing. The broth was rich and delicious. The ribs were super tender. I asked Jay for something spicy to add and he brought two suggestions, a chili oil and chili powder. My partner got the HinoMaru ramen and she was super pleased! It was our second time, and we'll definitely be back again (and again).

My personal favorite thing to get is a small “fireball” in any pork broth based ramen. Noodles and broth are really good and quite large (wasn't a fan of the chicken broth), but pricey at around $13 a bowl. Cute atmosphere and attentive staff. Usually crowded but I never have to wait for a table either. My go to on a rainy day!

I’m disappointed with the okonomiyaki here. It tasted off. Not sure how to explain it. It just didn’t have the flavor I know it should have. There was very little cabbage in it as well. Making it a very sad appetizer. The tonkatsu ramen was poor. The broth was just ok and the pork pieces were very fatty. The noodles were fine and im not sure why they give you a poached egg. That doesn’t make ramen better. In the end I just won’t return here.

I've given HinoMaru many tries. Their food is tasty, but I've gotten sick after eating their stuff — every single time. I've ordered their signature HinoMaru ramen, spicy miso ramen, curry ramen, and chicken ramen in the past, both delivery and at the restaurant. I don't have any food allergies and have a very high tolerance for spiciness. No other ramen has ever made me sick. It's really unfortunate, but my patience has run out and I'm done giving them any more tries.

Always great for good Ramen. A must stop in Astoria.