Hanabi Ramen - Ramen restaurant in Arlington - 3024 Wilson Blvd, USA

I enjoyed my meal at Hanabi. I went with a co-worker for lunch. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was great. We got everything in a timely manner. I decided to get the shrimp tempura as an appetizer and for my main meal, I decided on the chicken katsu. Everything was delicious. I would definitely visit again when in the area!

The place is very small but super crowded! Fortunately, the wait is fast. Foods are great, the eel with rice is most popular, but size is smaller than expected compare to the picture. The spicy miso ramen is good and big portion. The appetizers are delicious too. Price is reasonable. Great find in the area!

Ramen Quality: ★★★☆☆ As a ramen enthusiast who's been to Japan multiple times, I have high standards for ramen. The ramen at Hanabi Ramen is pretty good with a nice taste and good ramen texture. However, I must admit that the soup lacked the thickness I usually enjoy. It's flavorful, but not as rich as I'd like. Tsukemen Delight: ★★★★☆ If you're a fan of tsukemen, you're in for a treat here. Hanabi Ramen's tsukemen is more on the salty side, but it's incredibly flavorful and definitely stands out compared to the ramen. But also not thick enough.🍲 Appetizer Extravaganza: ★★★★★ Now, let's talk about the appetizers! We ordered Takoyaki and karaage, and they were absolutely amazing. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that they are better than the ramen itself. Don't miss out on these delicious starters. 😋 Overall, Hanabi Ramen offers a satisfying ramen experience, especially if you're more into tsukemen or love indulging in mouthwatering appetizers. While the ramen soup could be thicker, the flavors and quality are still worth a visit. 👍

Small restaurant that one can easily walk by, serving well-priced, well-flavored ramen. Their house Tonkotsu ramen has an excellent broth, tender chashu, and great noodles. Their chicken karaage ramen is a great second choice! I also recommend their taiyaki for dessert with red bean ice cream, a great traditional dessert that not many places offer. There is limited seating, so be prepared for a wait on a busy evening, but the servers are incredibly kind and accommodating.

I have been to most of the ramen restaurants in DC, and I have not found any that I LOVE yet. I saw Hanabi had lots of good reviews and decided to try, and it was just OK. I am once again disappointed at the ramen in the DMV area😕 The soup flavor was simple, the soft egg had no flavor, it was not seasoned… The appetizers were better though. I am not going back to Hanabi, but I will continue to try other ramen places…

This is the best ramen I’ve ever had. The service is always great and friendly and the size of the restaurant makes it feel intimate. The spicy miso ramen and the butter miso ramen are 10/10, consistently amazing (I get it without cabbage and bean sprout). My friend and I go religiously and get a coke to split and it’s the perfect meal

I've had Ramen from many places in Northern VA and this place is for sure top 1 or 2 so far. Very good, even all of their other dishes and feels like a more authentic Japanese restaurant. Highly recommend!

Very solid Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of items. I’ve tried a range of dishes here before—from ramen to bento to katsudon’s to curry. Everything has tasted great. I will say I tend to like to go elsewhere for ramen but if I want anything else besides ramen, this is my go-to spot. My only wish is that they don’t close so early because there has been a decent amount of times when they aren’t even a dinner option for me because they close at 8pm (9pm on Fridays and Saturdays—which is still early!) Update: Takeout bento is great here too! I was concerned the chicken would be soggy but it held up surprisingly well. Quality is just as good as in store. Love it!