Hanamaru Ramen

Ramen restaurant • 776-1 Ushizuchōkatsu, Ogi, Saga 849-0306, Japan

3.7(128 reviews)

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Kid-friendly

Hanamaru - A Hidden Gem Ramen Shop in Saga, Offering Nostalgic Flavors at Reasonable Prices

Located along the national highway in Saga Prefecture, Hanamaru is a hidden gem ramen shop cherished by the locals. Let us introduce you to the charm of this long-standing establishment, with its nostalgic flavors and reasonable prices.

Traditional Saga Ramen Flavor

The ramen served at Hanamaru boasts a rich umami from the tonkotsu soup, perfectly balanced with a moderate saltiness. The soup has a unique aroma that cannot be replicated with commercial broth, and its nostalgic flavor fills your mouth. The slightly thick, medium-thin noodles have a delightfully chewy texture, pairing excellently with the soup.

The simple Saga ramen is topped with green onions, char siu, and sesame seeds, but notably lacks pickled ginger, a distinctive feature of this shop. This allows the sesame flavor to be more directly savored.

Attractive Prices and Generous Portions

The price for a bowl of ramen is around 600 yen, making it very affordable. Furthermore, if you opt for the fried rice set, it's only 860 yen, remarkably reasonable. The fried rice is deliciously satisfying and comes in a generous serving, guaranteeing a hearty meal. There are also junior sets for kids, showing consideration for families.

Relaxing Atmosphere Inside

The shop offers counter seats, as well as table and floor seating, allowing customers to comfortably enjoy their ramen. With a collection of manga books available, solo diners will never feel bored. However, the small windows make the interior a bit dimly lit.

Conveniently located along Route 34, it's easy to enter from the uphill lane. However, the narrow entrance and inconspicuous sign may lead to overshooting the shop. Ensure to carefully spot the landmark.

Hanamaru is an enchanting ramen shop. If you want to savor Saga ramen, why not stop by here? You might just discover a hidden gem of flavors.

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Reviews

3(6 months ago)

TORU E

A ramen shop that has been around for a long time. I've been thinking of going there someday, but the timing just hasn't worked out. . . (When I went there, it was closed on regular holidays, temporary closures, etc.) I was finally able to go! However, since it was lunchtime on a Saturday, it was quite crowded! 💦 Since it was my first time, I ordered ramen and fried rice (small) 🍜✨ Personally, I think the soup felt a little salty. . The noodles are medium-thin and chewy. It had a nostalgic taste 🍜 (Just like the 〇Fuku ramen that existed in the past.) Amenities were also available, but sesame was already added from the beginning 🍜 As for the fried rice, I felt it was a little bland. (Perhaps it's because I prefer strong flavors💦) Still, I think the set price of 860 yen is cheap٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ Next time, I'll try visiting on a weekday at a slightly different lunch time ^_^ Thank you for the meal😋

3(10 months ago)

yoshi 1

This store is located along National Route 34 in Katsu, Ushizu-cho, Ogi City, Saga Prefecture. The location is on the inbound lane, where traffic is fast, and there is a possibility of overshooting as the entrance is narrow and there are no landmarks. There are counter seats, table seats, and upper seats in the store, so I think it is suitable for children and the elderly. First up was the ramen, which went well with the medium-thin straight noodles and the light pork bone soup.Personally, I found the noodles to be as firm as I ordered and delicious.

4(a year ago)

ryama666

It's a perfect restaurant for lunch. It's along the bypass, but there's no big signboard, so it's hard to tell, but I guess it's mostly local repeat customers. The ramen is chicken bone-based medium straight noodles. It's not too heavy, so you can pair it with fried rice or dumplings. Fried rice is also delicious. The store is larger than I expected.

3(3 years ago)

CO Johny

Hanamaru is located in Ushizu, Ogi City on National Route 34 that runs from Saga to Nagasaki. I visited without any prior knowledge. Visited today after Shumitei Shio Ramen. order ramen The soup doesn't have a strong pork bone scent, but the scent lingers in your nose. This aromatic soup cannot be reproduced for commercial use. It's a soup made only from pork bones. It has a rich flavor, has a strong maple flavor, and has a high salt content. There are balls of lard floating on the surface of the soup, which may have been added later, along with roasted white sesame seeds, green onions, and chashu pork. In my personal experience, restaurants that have sesame seeds and pickled ginger on top by default There are many restaurants with flavors that are not to my liking. The soup here passed the test, but I thought the taste was a little different from the Saga ramen category. The noodles are about 24-inch thick with just the right amount of firmness. Why are other people's reviews not so good? Is your taste that great? I said to my husband, ``It was delicious,'' and went home. There are a lot of comic books inside the store.Due to the structure of the store, the windows are small and the interior is dark (maybe because it's pecan outside so your eyes can't get used to it?) There is no doubt that changing to a larger window that allows you to see outside will increase sales! 60% of the tables were occupied. I think it's a popular shop Thank you for the meal

3(11 months ago)

Y M

In this day and age, you can eat ramen for less than 600 yen! Fried rice set is also cheap ✨ The junior set came out well😄

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