"If you see people waiting in line, be sure to check in at the counter first. Today I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, which uses their house-made chili paste. The chashu had a perfect balance of lean and fat—I really don’t like it when there’s too much fat. The broth, the heart of the bowl, had a rich, slightly sticky texture that made it absolutely perfect! The ramen had great layers of flavor: the first sip gave me the pure tonkotsu taste, while the saltiness revealed itself more in the mid-to-lower notes. Don’t miss the karaage either—the chicken was tender and juicy! Since it’s seasoned well, it tasted delicious even without dipping sauce. Definitely a place I’ll revisit. I hope they come out with a limited-edition ramen someday!"

"My girlfriend and I just got lunch here. It was delicious, but overpriced for what we got. There was only one item on the menu - and it was great - but when we asked for chili oil they didn’t have it, and the soup really could have used that. There was an hour wait, so make sure to come early and be prepared to wait, but it definitely wasn’t worth waiting an hour and spending $23 on a single bowl of soup. It was a fun experience, but I won’t be going again. The environment was very fun, but if you don’t like loud music, I wouldn’t recommend it either."

"The best ramen of my life! I had to sign up and wait for about an hour, but it was absolutely worth it. While waiting, we grabbed a beer at one of the bars nearby, which made the time fly by. We ordered the chicken karaage and the spice tonkotsu to share, and honestly, it was the best ramen in the world — the broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly cooked, and everything was beautifully balanced. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I would come back a thousand times!"

"I have been going to Menya since the pandemic and it has become my favorite spot for Japanese Ramen. I would recommend getting the Tonkotsu for first timers. The broth is very deep and full of flavor. All the toppings compliment the dish. The pork chasu is really tender and has a smoky taste. You can order extra noodles. Another favorite of mine is the chicken karaage. Served with a lemon mayo and a hint of spice. The meat is super tender and served hot. Crispy on the outside and moist inside. It has become increasingly harder to visit due to the increasing popularity of the business. There have been times where I came a little after open, but the waitlist was full and they were already sold out. They are open Tuesdays during lunch only. Otherwise other hours are Wed-Friday. Good to see them getting so much love from the DMV community and I wish the best for them going forwards."

"My experience was a lunch on Tuesday morning. Recount Arrive 30mins before opening and got on the waitlist(21st) to dine for lunch. The exact waiting time till we got in the restaurant was an hour and 45mins. Personally I do not mind waiting however just to caution people on the long wait. Soup Chicken pork base, similar to a lighter tonkotsu that’s very flavourful but basic. Definitely hits the spot for ramen craving however would expect a little more personality. Condiments A side of chilli paste and garlic was given to enhance the flavour of the soup which is a good touch, not much heat with a tad of sweetness to the soup. However, don’t elevate the soup as much as it should. Noodles Classic straight noodles with a nice firmness to it. Nothing to complain but would prefer it to have more curl so that it carries more soup as you slurp. Garnish Simple spinach, scallions and seaweed. Charshu was mild flavoured decent pair but makes you wonder if charring before service would enhance it? Overall Good bowl of ramen that’s really common to get in Asia, probably classic and nothing special. However you question, is it worth the wait for a single item menu? Less than 50 covers before us, around 30 seats per service and yet still have to wait 15-20 mins after our order was made to arrive. Ramen is all about efficiency, so is it worth the 2 hours ++ for it? You decide."