HinoMaru Ramen

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Name: I**** T***
Date: 2024-01-19 20:27:40
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s a great experience. The ambiance and the atmosphere is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is perfectly cooked and tasty. It’s recommended for their prices it’s 100% worth it.

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Name: P**** L
Date: 2024-01-18 23:26:05
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently tried the spicy chicken ramen at this place, and it was an absolute delight! The broth had the perfect level of spiciness, adding a kick to the rich and tasty chicken flavor. The service was impressively fast, making it a great option for a quick and satisfying meal. Highly recommend for ramen enthusiasts! 🍜

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Name: a**** R********
Date: 2024-01-13 20:21:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Every item from the well worn iron teapots to the ginger tea to the ramen itself bleeds aade by hand flavor thats incredibly hard to find in New York at affordable prices. This Ramen restaurant pulls it off in spades though.The staff are incredibly polite with good suggestions.The broth is flavorful and rich, tasting of slow simmered stock instead of cheap bullion, with well rounded subtle flavors instead of an over reliance on MSG and salt. Excellent portions and very affordable pricing as well.The tea selection, while simple is very well made. The ginger tea was incredibly smooth and fruity; the matcha steeped with actual leaves instead of the normal powder affair.Overall a must go for food in Astoria, I can see why this place spent time on the Michelin guide.

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Name: n************
Date: 2024-01-03 18:14:27
Rating: 5
Comment: The best ramen Ive had this side of Japan. If youre not eating ramen here, youre doing it wrong.

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Name: �**** �***
Date: 2024-01-03 16:55:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Very delicious ramen. The spicy ramen is a dream

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Name: M******* L**
Date: 2023-12-25 01:19:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food, atmosphere, hospitality, decorations, I can go on and on! Thoroughly recommend the honey glazed ribs ramen!

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Name: J*** L**
Date: 2023-11-27 23:02:21
Rating: 4
Comment: Had the Tonkatsu Ramen with short-ribs in spicy broth. For $18, you get 2 decent size tendered short ribs with a good portion of ramen and broth. Will try to go back for dinner.

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Name: C****** Z*****
Date: 2023-11-04 14:15:09
Rating: 5
Comment: The noodles are amazing, very rich broth and flavor. Service is good as well as location.

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Name: D** T*******
Date: 2023-11-03 01:18:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food . Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Affordable

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Name: A*** R********
Date: 2023-10-25 19:49:25
Rating: 5
Comment: This ramen is exactly what you need it’s not crazy it’s not bad it’s literally what you need.

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Name: L**** J*****
Date: 2023-10-08 00:07:28
Rating: 5
Comment: My husband, friend, and I recently ate here for dinner during a short visit to NYC. We ordered pork gyozas and Ramen, all of which was delicious. Having recently visited Tokyo and tasting the ramen there, we were very impressed with our ramen here. Would highly recommend!!

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Name: L***** V********
Date: 2023-10-04 03:14:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Come here for best ramen in Astoria. Nothing else compares in this area. Not a fan of the location and the space, but ramen is great!

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Name: T******
Date: 2023-10-01 18:15:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Best ramen Ive had in the US. Fantastic broth, great toppings, wonderful noodles. This has been one of my favorite places over the years and I am so happy they are still as great as ever after about a decade.

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Name: D**** M*******
Date: 2023-08-27 00:03:03
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place! Their ramen is always a comfort food. Its a restaurant where I know I can bring my family and friends and well have a great time with the relaxing atmosphere, chill vibe, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. A must go to Japanese restaurant in Ditmars!

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Name: H****** G*********
Date: 2023-08-05 00:04:50
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. Solidly the ramen here is delicious. The staff are friendly and kind. And it is quant. I have tried most of the ramen here and like all of them. My favorite is the uni but you need to like uni. Then the hinomaru, because its delicious too. Try them both! Truthfully I like almost all of the ramen here . And the appetizers are good too. Enjoy.

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Name: D***** S*
Date: 2023-07-28 17:24:54
Rating: 4
Comment: This is my once a month spot, and I always enjoy their ramen. They have a good variety for every taste buds. Their service is always good too.However today, during the heatwave, their owner decided it was a good idea to turn off their AC. I was drenched in sweat after my meal. I feel so bad for their employees as well, because theyre clearly struggling with the stuffy air and humid environment. Not a good working condition, what is the owner thinking???

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Name: K***** D****
Date: 2023-07-20 23:18:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible. The pork belly melted in my mouth. The broth was some of the best Ive ever had. Nothing but praise for this place. My partner and I split the Japanese pancake and devoured it.

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Name: M**** G*********
Date: 2023-07-19 15:52:35
Rating: 5
Comment: So delicious each and every time.

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Name: g***********
Date: 2023-06-22 20:30:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Perfect ramen40.774964 -73.909116 Just at the end of the N/W subway on Ditmars Boulevard, this casual Astoria noodle bar headed by chef Koji Miyamoto proudly displays its 2019 Michelin star and its earlier 2017 Bibi Gourmand.In May 2023, the signature house-made tonkotsu shoyu ramen (Kagoshima style) with pork, kikurage, menma, scallion, red ginger and roasted garlic ($16) swims in a rich and creamy port bone broth with seasoned pork. The flavour is really well balanced between a little spicy and red ginger and roasted garlic. It evokes memories of Japan. So delicious.Far from home, Hinomaru serves excellent ramen. Highly recommended.

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Name: G**** M*******
Date: 2023-06-15 19:00:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Quick ramen noodle. Excellent late night choice or anytime. Staff is very friendly and helpful with recommendations

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Name: C****** M******* C**
Date: 2023-04-28 00:50:02
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a small lovely neighborhood restaurant. Food is always excellent each time I go. Everything was so fresh and well seasoned

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Name: S*** C***
Date: 2023-04-24 00:48:53
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the fried pork gyoza. It is 4 pieces and I liked it.I had the hinomaru ramen there. I liked how the spicy thing is a ball of minced meat, so you can control how spicy each bite is.I got the pork belly popcorn to go. Its okay, but I ate it quite a while later. Plus I was still full.I came with a buddy. He likes this place. I had a nice time here.

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Name: R K
Date: 2023-04-23 14:10:15
Rating: 4
Comment: HinoMari is *good*, but I dont taste much of what made them *great* from when I first tried them in 2021.At the same time they are still *good*. Their pork-based broths I think are the strength overall. The shoyu broth was, for me, rather bland - even the soy flavor was a lacking, not simply insufficient salt. The curry broth is probably my favorite overall though.The chashu is good. The egg is ok - just soft boiled, not that wonderful near-cooked texture you get at somewhere like Susuru.Candidly for excellent ramen, your choices are susuru and shoyu, and the latter moves to Manhattan. But for good and local, HinoMaru is an easy choice.

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Name: C******** D******
Date: 2023-04-13 22:50:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff and good food. The food came out quickly, it was my first time having curry ramen. Would recommend

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Name: S***** D*****
Date: 2023-04-13 03:08:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent service and great food! Got the pork gyoza uni ramen and the spicy shrimp ramen. Bowls sparkles by the time we left!

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Name: M******* H*****
Date: 2023-04-04 12:55:26
Rating: 5
Comment: HinoMaru is my ABSOLUTE favorite place for ramen in Astoria! Good service and comfy atmosphere. The ramen is always fresh and the ingredients pop. Delicious every time!

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Name: M****** S******
Date: 2023-03-28 15:18:42
Rating: 5
Comment: 5/5 stars! Drinks, appetizers and ramen were delicious. Great for a lunch/dinner meal specially for the winter. Would definitely go again! Also very busy.

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Name: R**** C**
Date: 2023-02-21 20:57:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Ramen ever!Uni Ramen is my fav but all are very 👍🏽good

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Name: J**** S********
Date: 2023-02-05 01:07:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great time with my best friend 100% recommended

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Name: O**** S*****
Date: 2023-01-27 19:49:52
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best ramen places I’ve been in town. Service is quick, prices are fair and the food is delicious. It’s never really crowded, and staff is courteous. The house ramen is really outstanding.

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Name: L* A***
Date: 2023-01-04 22:50:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Really love the vegetarian broth for the ramen. Nice bright taste of ginger that balances well with the ramen toppings as well.Only drawback to me was the dining area felt on the colder side, I had to wear a jacket the whole time. We went in the early afternoon and the restaurant was relatively empty, so that could account for the lower temperature.

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Name: K**** H****
Date: 2023-01-02 13:09:18
Rating: 5
Comment: We got the HinoMaru Ramen, Okonomiyaki, and iced oolong tea. It was delicious and so flavorful without being too much. Also, they have a chart in their menu that shows ramen and beer pairings (more restaurants should do this with their entrees and drinks)Highly recommend :)

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Name: Y** S*** Y**
Date: 2022-12-29 20:51:44
Rating: 5
Comment: It is surely one of the best ramen shops in NYC. And they had earned a Michelin Star in the past. The ramen broth is rich and delicious, and the rock shrimp tempura is so good as well.

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Name: R** F*****
Date: 2022-12-20 09:17:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Good ramen spot on Ditmars near the subway station. They have a big selection of ramen to choose from. Food is good quality and the service was friendly.

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Name: M******
Date: 2022-11-23 02:34:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Great food, the lemongrass chicken ramen is my favorite. Staff needs to work on their customer service skills a little more tho because some of them werent that pleasant, kind of stiff, and try to move too quickly. When I asked for the check I received someone elses receipt, if they werent trying to be super-waitress that wouldnt have happened.

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Name: G*****
Date: 2022-11-14 13:25:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice atmosphere friendly staff,food was great,Ramen was very good n tasteful, have rolls there too n different sakes,

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Name: J**** H****
Date: 2022-11-11 05:18:20
Rating: 5
Comment: The Uni cream ramen was unreal! The best ramen I’ve ever had! The amount was big and I ended up super full but also extremely satisfied with all the food. The price was ok like $$, and we did the outdoor space for our dinner during the end if summer. Will be back again for delicious ramen. Highly recommend this place for ramen lover and also highly recommend the Uni cream ramen!!!

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Name: E***** R********
Date: 2022-11-01 13:41:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Me and my home girl come here almost religiously. The ramen is just THAT good! Broth is always flavorful and their portions are filling. I find myself walking out of here feeling extremely satisfied with my meal. One of my favorite things to do is put on my friends to this spot. It is definitely worth checking out.

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Name: J*****
Date: 2022-09-17 19:39:01
Rating: 5
Comment: I go to this place so many times. They’re food never disappoints, and the drinks are great. But holly cow the ramen is TOP TIER

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Name: A**** R******
Date: 2022-08-23 18:19:31
Rating: 5
Comment: The ramen was great. The tonkotsu broth had the perfect amount of saltiness, the honey glazed ribs were delicious and I liked the beer options. I also like the general variety of the menu and cant wait to return to try more dishes.This might be the best ramen Ive had in Astoria. Some other places like Susuru are great too but they lack the options in broth at the moment.One last note, the service was really good. The food came out really fast and the waiter made sure to check in on us throughout the meal.

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Name: L** C*****
Date: 2022-07-19 01:47:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Ate here for dinner after gym and it’s the best decision I ever made. This place has amazing appetizers and ramen. They have Michelin stars and I think they definitely deserve it.Takoyaki was delicious even though it’s not the authentic one. it’s just a deep fried takoyaki version.The ramen great portion and very tasty. Lot’s of toppings and the broth is really good not too salty which I like. 😊I highly recommend trying this place out.

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Name: M****** B****
Date: 2022-07-15 04:35:08
Rating: 5
Comment: No introductions needed, day one customer here. The best Ramen in Astoria, Queens!

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Name: J***** K*******
Date: 2022-06-22 21:48:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious ramen w/ great noodle texture. Loved the fireball and the pork melts in your mouth!

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Name: B Y
Date: 2022-06-19 22:25:48
Rating: 5
Comment: This surely has to be one of the best ramen places in NYC. The pork slices are outstandingly tender and flavoursome. Tried the broth on its own without the garlic oil and chilli, then tried the rest on its own and then finally with the chilli bomb. Its like a journey of flavours. The little details like have the sea weed stuck on the bowl rather than soup. Very deserving of the one star.

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Name: M T
Date: 2022-06-07 16:09:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Tonkatsu and spicy miso ramen were fantastic. The meat was tender, and the fat melted nicely. Okonomiyaki was very good. Takoyaki was a little chewy for me, but the flavor was still good. Server was kind and did a great job.Only problem was that we were bothered the entire time by gnats, a type of small fly. I understand bugs get in during the summer months, but would be nice to not have to deal with that. Maybe a fly trap would do the trick?Definitely coming back. Great work!

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Name: s**** a*****
Date: 2022-05-31 03:20:03
Rating: 5
Comment: The ceviche ramen was so delicious! Very fresh flavors and beautiful colors. And the yuzu soda was phenomenal!

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Name: T** L*
Date: 2022-05-11 01:47:40
Rating: 4
Comment: I’ve eaten here several times, they indeed make a very good bowl of ramen. The noodles are quite tasty with lots of depth in the broth. They say they close at 10pm on a Tuesday, but they started telling guest at 9:06pm that the kitchen is closing in two minutes, End ordering taking out. The staff wasn’t exactly too friendly given that they want to close early I’d assume. It’s just unfortunate, I think they should update their online listing that they close when the kitchen close.

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Name: N***
Date: 2022-04-24 22:43:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food & good service

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Name: S******** W* Y****
Date: 2022-04-20 04:14:59
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best ramen spots in all of Queens. Exceptional flavors, large portions, great staff and quick delivery... You cant ask for anything more.

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Name: E**** J
Date: 2022-04-15 18:45:39
Rating: 5
Comment: We have ordered here a couple times. But 1st time eating in. Such a great Ramen place, food was delicious

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Name: T*** T****
Date: 2022-04-15 18:24:17
Rating: 4
Comment: Like the foods and ramen here. Guys are friendly. Prices are resonables. beer prices are affordable too. they have outdoor space at summer . Dine on next to street of nyc will be fun. But watch out for craxy ppl bz you are on street.

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Name: B***** S
Date: 2022-04-11 13:12:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious ramen place with a nice atmosphere. I really enjoyed the hinomaru ramen. Their house made yuzu soda is delicious and they have a really nice selection of appetizers. I especially loved the okonomiyaki. The service is fast and they are very kind.

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Name: D***** R*********
Date: 2022-03-16 03:10:55
Rating: 5
Comment: 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 well definitely be back again (and again).

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Name: S**** R***
Date: 2022-03-14 01:25:58
Rating: 5
Comment: 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 (wasnt 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!

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Name: A*** H*****
Date: 2022-01-28 16:05:09
Rating: 5
Comment: I literally love this place so much! If I could I would give it 10 stars. The service is great, the atmosphere is great, and THE FOOD OMG. Definitely my favorite ramen spot in Queens. I would recommend the shoyu ramen with honey glazed ribs and the Hinomaru ramen (so spicy but SO GOOD)

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Name: L****** R******
Date: 2022-01-18 14:32:26
Rating: 4
Comment: Love this place. Great food, service, etc. favorite is the uni ramen which makes guest appearances in menu. Not sure if seasonal but this place never misses.

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Name: J D***
Date: 2022-01-15 03:14:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious Ramen & great service.Cute place, small, intimate. Had the vegetarian ramen and crispy kale. The kale melted in my mouth, lightly fried and sprinkled with Parmesan and sauce. The Vegetarian ramen was good, a lot of red ginger!! Simple green tea mochi ice-cream dessert, and Sapporo beer!

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Name: M******
Date: 2022-01-11 18:51:20
Rating: 4
Comment: The ramen was just so flavorful!!! The portions are good size! Big bowl!!For the cold weather, I totally recommend it!!Yummmmm!!!

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Name: F***** D* R******
Date: 2021-12-29 02:40:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Japanese bistro with sushi bar, ramen specialties and local brew and saki. All was carefully prepared in the slow cooking fashion, fresh and delicious. Ample servings at reasonable prices. The staff is professional and efficient. We had a variety of appetizers (dumplings, finger food, Maki roll) followed by diverse ramen dishes. Everything was delicious!

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Name: G******* L******
Date: 2021-10-16 17:24:53
Rating: 5
Comment: This Ramen place is amazing. Been here twice with family and the staff is very attentive and friendly, and the place is clean. Their food is authentic and delicious, easily my favorite ramen place!!!

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Name: E*** N*
Date: 2021-10-08 03:45:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Decent ramen place. We got karaage, miso ramen and nagoya ramen.The kaarage was nice. Crispy and juicy. It is a bit different than some other places but i cant quite put my finger on itThe two ramens were pretty good. They were both chicken broth so i might try a pork bone broth next time.The service was great and they were able to accommodate the miso ramen with no spice to it.

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Name: E*** H****
Date: 2021-08-23 00:27:44
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite spots. I live around the corner and the food is always great. Especially when I have a hangover. Everyone inside is super kind and respectful to me as well. One of the few spots I appreciate here at home

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Name: V******* P
Date: 2021-08-21 17:18:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Such an underrated spot for ramen, but I didn’t come for ramen this time. The rest of the menu holds up just as well. Came back here on a hot and humid summer day. The (not pictured) takoyaki, spicy tuna don, kani roll, and cold soba are all fantastic choices for a hot day. Hot tea is great quality too.

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Name: k** g**
Date: 2021-08-13 18:03:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Real good ramen and the fried pork belly is something special

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Name: G****** L******
Date: 2021-07-25 23:51:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Super super good, fast and friendly. They do classic and new styles, plus apps and a few rice bowls. I live near by and go often during the winter, that spicy miso burns out the cold. In the summer they have cold ramen specials.Edit after 2 years: Still so good. I just had the Cold Soba with Frozen Lemon Ponzu special, perfect for a hot day. Savory sweet but bright if you drag your chopsticks through the wasabi painted high on the bowl. Wasabi micro greens and raw okra helped keep that brightness through the entire dish.

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Name: H**** S*****
Date: 2021-07-04 18:07:25
Rating: 5
Comment: We ordered the Hinomaru, Tonkatsu Shoyu with Honey Glazed Ribs, and Ceviche Ramen. Everything was incredible! The Hinomaru added a fireball and although quite spicy, had a delicious broth. The ribs on the Tonkatsu were fall off the bone and well marinated. Finally, the ceviche ramen, which is cold, was one of the most refreshing things Ive eaten. It had generous amounts of salmon, tuna, shrimp, mussels, and scallops. The lime based sauce complimented the seafood perfectly and the noodles had very good chew. In the summer, I could eat this almost everyday I bet.

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Name: J***** B*******
Date: 2021-05-30 02:27:54
Rating: 5
Comment: The ramen broth here is consistently delicious; it never fails to have the complexity and balance that Ive come to expect from this place. Always a very chill clientele, and Ive always experienced very friendly service. Best Ramen in Astoria imo.

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Name: R*** B*****
Date: 2021-05-09 00:58:58
Rating: 4
Comment: Came to Hinomarus with the brother and his girlfriend because... who doesn’t come to ditmars and try new food right?! We walked up and down the strip and landed on this place cause it’s been a while since I had some Ramen.This spot had indoor and outdoor seating which was part of the appeal. We were seated quickly and attended do promptly which was awesome.My brother Started off with the shrimp Shumai and I picked up the Tokayaki (fried octopus balls) and the Fried Pork Gyoza... hands down— appetizers alone got it it’s 4 stars cause they were legit and the best thing I got from here.For the main course I got the house special Hinomaru with one fireball and my brother got the Spicy Miso with the fireball on the side... both of us were unable to finish the bowls for two reasons, 1. They were indeed FILLING and 2... unfortunately they weren’t really all that.Compliments to the chef and the team for setting a beautiful tone and presentation and of course the food was good but the appetizers were way better than the main course and that makes me a little sad, because usually you want the entree is supposed to knock it out the park.

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Name: K**** K*******
Date: 2021-04-07 13:33:06
Rating: 4
Comment: AMAZING food! Got the vegetarian ramen, pistachio something sushi (tons of different unique vegetables!), tempura broccoli. SO much flavour, really filling and just delicious. tastes so fresh and balanced.Prices are a little high but Its the city so its understandable, and you 100% get what you pay for.

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Name: S**** s*****
Date: 2021-03-04 03:20:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Never ever forget to ask for Crispy Kale omg soo good I even saw a 5 yrs old eat it. The first time I went I ordered pork ramen and it was sooo delicious and even the chicken spicy ramen was great. Next time went again I ate 3 crispy kale(don’t judge me judge the chef😬) but the veggie ramen was ‘okay’ they could have done a lil better. Over all not much of wait time, call 15 mins ahead for reservation they really don’t take them lately but still I do because it’s cold outside. Very clean and beautiful Japanese looking place I loved it and I’m going again and again 🤤 also the staffs are very friendly and nice 👍🏻

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Name: M*****
Date: 2020-12-09 23:53:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had. This is the spicy miso, and it was definitely spicy!

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Name: A*** K***
Date: 2020-12-09 03:00:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice and cozy setting. My lemongrass ramen was way too salty and pack with meat. Others did enjoy their food. Drinks are good. Rock shrimps are great.

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Name: N*** C***
Date: 2020-11-23 03:12:26
Rating: 5
Comment: The ramen was SO good!!! The salmon poke was good but spicy. The ramen was SO much better!!! The pork based broth was so full of flavor and the charsu so tender. The fried chicken karaage was tender and moist inside and very crispy on the outside.

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Name: d***** v***
Date: 2020-11-22 22:37:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Great staff, and good food. Really enjoyed my visit and was a great first experience for ramen. Couldnt quite capture the best photo but it tasted great and was very filling.

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Name: A**** Q
Date: 2020-11-01 19:28:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Updating my reviewHad a very positive experience from last time the food was delicious what a massive improvement a friend told me to come by give it another chance and I did the broth was rich and flavorful the chashyu porko... Delicious I need a better word for delicious... everything was very well done couldnt say much else about my experience will go back this may be the best Ramen spot in astoria.You have redeemed yourselves. Job well done.-11months ago a 1 star review-Cashu pork rotten with the signature hinomaru dish.Disgustig customer service unable to rectify issue.I would not recommend. Broth may taste good but other components to the dish must be worked on. An inedible experience.

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Name: A*** A**** H****
Date: 2020-10-20 01:45:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The chicken ramen is good, the pork is too rich n porky for me. The apps are very good

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Name: L*** L*****
Date: 2020-10-03 02:20:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing, firt time a tried a Ramen soup that is not too salty.

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Name: D**** L**
Date: 2020-08-19 10:46:39
Rating: 5
Comment: My oh my was the ramen outstandingly delicious. In my experience/opinion, the best Ive had in NYC.Hinomaru ramen - nice and spicy, but perfectly balanced with the rest of the soup and topping. Nothing overwhelms, just a perfect harmony of flavorsCeviche ramen - so refreshing and the fish so fresh. Absolutely perfect for a hot day and tremendous value for the price

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Name: N*** H******
Date: 2020-06-27 15:07:09
Rating: 5
Comment: HinoMaru Ramen is a great place to eat and experience. The staff is attentive, caring and considerate. The food offers a nice combination of flavors and served in a timely manner. Very much enjoyed my experience dining here.

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Name: J**** B******
Date: 2020-04-02 03:09:08
Rating: 5
Comment: We love going to ramen in this little hole in the wall. The service is always cheerful and fast and I cannot get enough of the appetizers on the menu! Every single thing I’ve tried has been delicious!

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Name: V***** M
Date: 2020-02-28 07:52:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent ramen served here. Fast service and a nicely varied menu. Great for cold winter days. Nice variation of spicy soups and always have the choice to make anything hot n spicy! Really enjoy early dinner here.

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Name: F**** C****
Date: 2020-02-18 08:01:58
Rating: 4
Comment: I know this is a Michelin ramen spot and with that name comes...expectations.I was pleased with my curry ramen but just wasnt the best Ive had. Perhaps it was lacking some umami.I also ordered the gyoza which were okay, nothing special or memorable.The short ribs on the other hand were my absolute favorite. So much flavor and tender. It made me regret sharing!I also had some green tea mochi. Good but nothing to rave about.

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Name: R*** H****
Date: 2020-02-05 11:51:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Used to live in Astoria pretty close to hinomaru. It was a regular spot for me for years from the week they opened, till the day I moved to Brooklyn. I still make a trip over there on occasion when I can. Love this place and still consider it my favorite ramen in nyc.

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Name: M******* Z*****
Date: 2020-02-03 04:19:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ramen and exceptional service! Recommend the rock shrimp tempura and the Shoyu ramen

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Name: M****** F********
Date: 2020-01-19 02:33:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Dined here on a Saturday night with the wife, daughter and daughters boyfriend. Casual place - no tablecloths. No reservations. They do take credit cards, but not Amex. Food was really good. They have the best shumai ever - a little spicy with big hunks of shrimp. Seaweed salad was good but they should lose the corn, which seems out of place and adds nothing. Soft shelled crab buns were outstanding. The fried rice with shrimp and poached eggs was fantastic. My family like their Raman bowls. Had genmatcha tea served in a teapot - nice touch. Very reasonable prices. Great service. Go.

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Name: J*** M****
Date: 2020-01-15 21:27:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing experience to have with your other half. Staff was very friendly and always attentive. Nice location, clean and family friendly.

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Name: A***** F********
Date: 2020-01-15 20:38:26
Rating: 5
Comment: GREAT service! Thank you so much a great experience, I recommend the Miso ramen it was delicious is good for two people.

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Name: K******** V*******
Date: 2019-12-24 02:46:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good service! I thought the ramen was great but I am new to it, so I am not the most reliable critic. Menu had a large selection of japanese beers that you dont see too often in the US.

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Name: R*** A****
Date: 2019-12-18 00:46:17
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a really nice, cozy ramen spot with amazing food and even better prices!The restaurant was pretty busy when we went and there was still plenty of room for my two friends and me. There are plenty of options for food and drinks, we were all extremely happy with the quality, taste, and price!

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Name: L** V******
Date: 2019-12-14 03:30:48
Rating: 4
Comment: They have a variety of ramen, and for me hinomaru ramen is the best

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Name: J D*****
Date: 2019-10-31 15:25:48
Rating: 5
Comment: I get to eat here a lot since I work close by. I must say the customer service is always good and they keep the spot well kept all the time. Rates are fair and they serve generous portions.

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Name: J******* D****
Date: 2019-10-11 00:31:07
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been several different times and have always loved it. The food selection is great and prices are not terrible. The amount of good quality food you get is definitely worth it. If you want delicious ramen along with other quinine definitely try this place!

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Name: A** C*************
Date: 2019-09-22 00:08:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Aug 2019 - I was walking down the street one evening and decided to stop in. At the first bite, I realized that I wished Id be in town for a few more days so I could have dinner here every night, have a different bowl every night. Amazingly delicious, as authentic as you can find outside of Japan. Definitely putting this on my to-do list for the next time I visit NYC.

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Name: B***** S****
Date: 2019-09-17 01:09:31
Rating: 5
Comment: I found this restaurant on Teddys guide. The food is excellent. They have great wine. The atmosphere is relaxing. The staff are very helpful. The price is affordable for this location.

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Name: c******** h*****
Date: 2019-09-10 03:03:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This is an excellent ramen staple here in Queens. The flavor is superb, everything from the ramen, rice plates, bun, apps, dessert and drinks. Nice ambience. Indoor and outdoor dining. Fill up without breaking the bank.

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Name: R**
Date: 2019-09-06 01:24:23
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best ramen places Ive been to in the city right in my own neighborhood.. this delicious spicy Kara Champon House-made, creamy, and full-bodied Hakata-style pork bone broth cooked for 17 hours with spicy wok-roasted togarashi, tiger shrimp, squid, mussel, pork, cabbage, carrots, kikurage, bean sprout, scallion, and fish cake hits the spot and I cant wait for the weather to get colder so I can frequent this locale more often. The waiters are a bit quiet but let the food speak for itself. Add on toppings are plentiful including some favorites such as avocado, corn, and an in-house fireball a savory yet spicy mix of spicy paste and minced pork.

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Name: V****** M*****
Date: 2019-09-05 20:49:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ramen, great service! The serving size is more than enough and the flavors were deliciousThe place is nice to eat alone or in a groupThe chairs werent a 100% comfortable but they give a nice appearance

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Name: K*****
Date: 2019-08-25 21:00:13
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite places for comfort food.

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Name: L****** R***
Date: 2019-08-19 23:55:10
Rating: 4
Comment: The food is always consistently good and served by some of the friendliest staff there. Never had any issues while there and will continue to be a repeat customer

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Name: V****** L***
Date: 2019-07-14 14:17:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Huge portions! I have been here a few times and the bowls are always so tasty and packed with ingredients. The best ramen you’ll find in Astoria.

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Name: W*** B
Date: 2019-06-30 16:08:18
Rating: 4
Comment: The place is very scenic with its nice atmosphere and can easily seat parties of about 6 or less with little to no wait time. Ordered some appetizers and ramen and it was great. Absolutely loved the place but Im a hard critique for ramen. Id definitely go back but could use only the slightest of improvements for 5 stars.

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Name: v**** d******
Date: 2019-06-30 02:04:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing ramen! Perfect service! Must try and must keep coming back!

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Name: D***
Date: 2019-05-31 01:44:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Ramen. Came out in about 8 mins. Staff could be a bit more attentive but other than that I have no complaints. Nice vibe and decor inside and lots of space to dine. The food was delicious!! I’ll definitely be visiting here again

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Name: C***** L**
Date: 2019-05-17 00:50:57
Rating: 4
Comment: I came here a while ago with some friends, and the food was not as good as expected. While I really enjoyed the flavor and seasoning, it felt a little too salty for my liking. I really liked the decorations/masks and the fact that there is a coat hanger. The food was just mediocre but service was great.

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Name: W****** W***
Date: 2019-05-12 13:14:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Easy location in Astoria. The ramen here is delicious and respectable. We have the chicken ramen and the tonkotsu shoyu ramen. The chicken could’ve had more flavor and not so dry, but the ramen noodles were legit. We enjoyed the place and the service was prompt and courteous. Credit card accepted too which is rarity for ramen places. Solid place in Astoria

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Name: A*** C****
Date: 2019-05-11 23:08:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Reasonable sized ramen shop. They have a few other menu items and everything Ive had there have always been good. Sake pairing was spot on. Servers are always friendly and attentive.

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Name: M***** C**
Date: 2019-05-01 00:56:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Ramen was pretty good! Nice spot to go as a date or with a small group.

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Name: L*** A
Date: 2019-04-24 23:50:23
Rating: 5
Comment: I came for lunch. They had outdoor seating but I sat inside. The a.c. was on which was nice. The seating was almost like picnic tables, simple and clean decor. They also had a bar you could sit at which faced the kitchen. I ordered the hinomaru ramen and the chatsu pork bun. Everything was delicious!! The chatsu pork was so so tender. Everything had great flavor, not greasy clean tasting, Im very pleased. The waiter was attentive, the food arrived quickly. Definitely will be returning.

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Name: G*****
Date: 2019-04-08 02:31:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Recommended to me by my sister and boy was I surprised. Took the girlfriend here for lunch and had the standard ramen bowl. Very delicious with great flavoring as well as good portions. Also had the lychee slushy which is a bit expensive but also very good and was larger than expected. Unfortunately they didnt have togo cups for the drinks which we couldnt finish due to their size.

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Name: A* P*****
Date: 2019-03-21 03:55:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Straightforward traditional JPN ramen & small plates. Nice curry ramen & shoyo noodles. Well balance soup bases, not overly salted. Noodles had bite to it. Slow cooked pork flavorful & tender.Service efficient & professional.Clean bathrooms. Well maintained facilities.Good place to stop for comfort food if in the neighborhood

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Name: J*** C***** R******
Date: 2019-02-28 23:24:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place for the spicy misso. I have visited this place several times since I discovered it. The price is great. The service is excellent. The food is delicious. Depending on the weather, you can eat inside and/or outside. Hot tea is free and it is great to have it at any time (for digestion). I usually order the spicy misso with the fire ball (meat) on a side since it can get very spicy. Great to eat alone, with a group, and even children. Highly recommended. The staff is attentive and friendly. Music is usually playing which makes a relaxing environment.

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Name: M****
Date: 2019-02-11 00:45:10
Rating: 5
Comment: I discovered them on uber eats and had to go and checkout the actual space. The food and drinks are absolutely excellent! Highly recommended.

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Name: N***** N************
Date: 2019-02-06 05:43:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Big portions, pricing in line with other city ramen shops. We ordered the fried pig ear and gyoza which were both delicious. I got the lemongrass chicken ramen, which was good. Service was fine. Overall a good little local spot.

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Name: G***** F**
Date: 2019-01-28 01:44:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Pretty good ramen, service was cordial and polite. My girlfriends dad asked for a few amenities and was taken care of just fine. Great place.

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Name: K************
Date: 2019-01-23 08:38:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I was looking for a good ramen place to escape the cold weather and i tried HinoMaru. I got the Spicy Miso Ramen (asked for not so spicy) and i really enjoyed it, i’d like to try other type of ramen as well.Gyoza were ok, not so happy about them.

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Name: D**** B*****
Date: 2019-01-16 18:32:55
Rating: 5
Comment: No frills, just great food. They keep the basic ramen menu on the chalkboard, and the best advice is to keep it simple - we all got the hinomaru ramen, and everything was great. Appetizers were good, too - okonomiyaki was great. Portions are pretty big, but not big enough to share - come hungry, leave happy.

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Name: c******** k*****
Date: 2019-01-16 18:30:17
Rating: 5
Comment: My friends and I ordered 3 different types of ramen and they were all great. It’s the perfect amount of spices and flavor. The rock shrimp was also ridiculously good. The portions were also very filling. Would definitely recommend

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Name: R****** Y**
Date: 2018-12-27 23:34:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice, cozy place. Good for the Asian comfort food, ramen. Ordered the Hinomaru Ramen, little spicy but very tasty. They were a bit busy, but the waitress was still patient when attending to us.

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Name: T**** G******
Date: 2018-11-25 15:21:43
Rating: 5
Comment: There is a reason they got a michelin star, their food is fantastic. So far I have had three of their ramens and cannot pick a favorite. The waitstaff are friendly and helpful if you ask for a recommendation. The restaurant is clean. They are very popular so expect a short wait but the food is well worth it.

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Name: S****** A**
Date: 2018-11-09 20:30:14
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best ramen shops in Queens. They offer many types of broth which is good for people that cant have pork broth. The chicken ramen is probably the one that I would recommend even though they have others that are great.

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Name: M*** L****
Date: 2018-10-26 04:12:35
Rating: 4
Comment: This Whole Foods is near my house. The produce and seafood are always fresh (dinner was great). Would like to see this store expand, to offer more choices. Service is excellent, on the way out the door I stopped to get a cup of coffee. Marco was very friendly, he got all of us talking in line... it was nice to make friends while shopping.Thanks.

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Name: F**** G***
Date: 2018-10-01 12:24:35
Rating: 5
Comment: My Favorite is the Spicy Miso with extra toppings. Even when I’m not sick with the cold I get it.Food is fresh, sake and the service is fast and friendly. I always love coming here and I recommend it to all my friends in the Car Community.

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Name: B**
Date: 2018-09-11 20:46:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Ordered the spicy one and it wasn’t very spicy by my standards, but overall it was great ramen at a decent price. The seating outdoor is great as well for some nice vibes in the night street.

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Name: P**** F***********
Date: 2018-08-30 13:16:56
Rating: 4
Comment: A delicious shio broth, but a bit lacking on the accompaniments, such as the pork belly, especially for a higher price. Overall a good neighborhood ramen shop, but I dont think Id recommend it to those whod travel farther than their own neighborhood ramen shop to get here.

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Name: M B
Date: 2018-08-21 18:46:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Good location and service. The ramen was good, but not perfect.

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Name: c********** s*****
Date: 2018-08-14 09:34:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Ramen Food, the broth it comes in is second to none

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Name: L*** T
Date: 2018-08-10 03:26:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Best ramen Ive ever had!!!!!

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Name: J***** L*****
Date: 2018-07-13 15:26:23
Rating: 5
Comment: My wife loves ramen, so Ive been to many noted ramen places around the city. None of them are as good as hinomaru. Generally pretty busy but rarely overcrowded. The signature hinomaru ramen is highly recommended (and spicy).

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Name: J*** H****
Date: 2018-06-27 02:32:28
Rating: 5
Comment: My wife and I tried HinoMaru the other day. We initially passed by it after grabbing breakfast in Ditmars Steinway. Both of us felt that it was going to a good place based on the outward appearance (judging a book by its cover). After doing some research online, we gave it try, and were glad we did. We started with the Chicken Karaage and a Soft Shell Crab Maki. Both were okay. I guess its a ramen joint after all. For our mains, we shared a bowl of Hinomaru Ramen and a plate of Egg Chahan. We really should have paid a little more attention to the spicy rating on the menu. My wife couldnt handle the 3/3 heat rating for the ramen, gave up after a few bites, and proceed to fill up on fried rice. The creamy pork broth was absolutely amazing, but we really should have gone with the Tonkotsu Ramen instead (and ask for Shichimi Togarashi). This normally would have resulted in a non-review from us (since we didnt order correctly), but then we discovered their magical poached egg. Normally, ramen shops poached egg has a semi-soft white with a running yolk. HinoMarus poached egg has both the white and yolk running. Its really a sight to see (and poke at). Service is friendly and the decor is typical sparse ramen shop with an outdoor seating area. Were just glad to have such an authentic ramen shop in Queens and dont have to head into the city for our ramen fix.

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Name: A***** H
Date: 2018-04-12 20:42:21
Rating: 4
Comment: The food was good but a bit pricey, i.e. 4 pieces of gyoza as an appetizer. The ramens are a decent size and very flavorful. The chicken ramen is not my cup of tea...it is just pieces of chicken, not cut up and with the skin on it, thrown in a ramen bowl. The lemongrass and hinomaru ramens were tasty. The seats are a bit cramped since its just a bench and there isnt a space to put your jacket or belongings.

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Name: J** L*****
Date: 2018-03-11 18:23:22
Rating: 4
Comment: There are alot of different ramens to try, as well as alot of additional toppings you can add. Most ramens are typically around 13-14 bucks.

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Name: K*** T*******
Date: 2018-02-25 19:23:23
Rating: 4
Comment: Food is really good and many options for Japanese cuisine! Portions are rather large and moderately priced (around $13 for a bowl of ramen) its very comfortable to sit inside and all of the food is high quality! They have sushi as well although I havent tried it. Only complaint is that its very difficult to find food for picky eaters

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Name: S****** L*
Date: 2018-02-24 17:49:18
Rating: 5
Comment: My boyfriend and I live in Forest Hills and this is our go-to ramen place. Pig ears and octupus balls appetizers are delicious. We always take the broth home. Staff is attentive and we never have to wait long when its the two of us for lunch.

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Name: D**** O*******
Date: 2018-01-18 21:04:32
Rating: 5
Comment: My first Michelin rated ramen! I thought it was great, full of the savory flavors I ordered and expected. The pork was soft with a perfect slight grain, the poached egg was delicate, but firm enough to spoon up and even coat a bit of noodle. Wow, dont pass this place up!

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Name: D**** W********
Date: 2018-01-10 16:39:27
Rating: 5
Comment: A great ramen place in Queens, perfect for a cold day and always very filling. The ramen is hot, the broth is extremely good and the portions are filling, with all the standard ramen fare and good options for add-ins (I like to get extra soft boiled or poached egg in mine, personally). I will say the seating is a bit uncomfortable for me, as the traditional chairs have no back rest to lean against, but other than that, Hinomaru is a fantastic spot to get a good bowl of ramen.

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Name: T* D*
Date: 2018-01-02 13:57:38
Rating: 4
Comment: It’s warm inside and very busy ! Ramen and pork buns were amazing! We were handed our check quickly, even though we were ordering another round of Sapporo’s. Hopefully they won’t rush us next time.

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Name: M******** Z*******
Date: 2017-11-19 05:57:27
Rating: 4
Comment: I’ve been to this place twice for ramen only. Service is okay, environment is a bit crowded and small. Chairs and tables are a bit uncomfortable - my glass of water kept sliding down the table. The ramen is just great and I will keep coming back for it.

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Name: R****** R*****
Date: 2017-11-05 19:25:03
Rating: 5
Comment: The shoyu ramen was perfect! The noodlesWere soft but not to soft that it would fall apart on you. The vegetables were great and had a wide variety in the bowl that did not mess up the taste of the dish. I️ ate it down to the bottom And still had veggies to demolish! The gyozas were fresh and were perfectly done it came with four medium sized pieces with soy sauce and that too was demolished. I️ also had the Nagoya ramen and it was amazing. It is spicy but not overly spicy it had the perfect kick to it. It contained a lot of ground chicken, bean sprouts, and scallions. The ground chicken made its presence into every bite all the way down to the bottom there was still a lot of ground chicken. A perfectly simple bowl of ramen with so much flavor!

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Name: J**** U*
Date: 2017-10-05 02:12:41
Rating: 4
Comment: Pretty good ramen for Astoria. The broth is exceptionally tasty and char siu was fatty and delicious. Serving size was a little smaller than some places, and it wont replace Kambi Ramen House as my favorite ramen place, but definitely good and well worth the stop.

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Name: A****** M**********
Date: 2017-09-20 03:31:50
Rating: 5
Comment: 10 out of 10 with honors. I travel from BK to train at a martial arts school around the corner and after practice a bowl of ramen from here is just what the doctor ordered before schlepping home. The ramen bowls are delicious and very hearty. i also really appreciate the servers who are prompt, friendly and quick to pour you some water when you need it. You also know its a proper japanese spot because they yell a welcome at you once you walk through the door. A great place for a bite, happy to come back.

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Name: M******* J
Date: 2017-09-11 00:05:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing ramen with creamy delicious broth, not very spicy. A bit pricey but worth it.

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Name: s**** m*******
Date: 2017-05-22 14:46:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Probably the best ramen I have had in the city. Broth was amazing pork was delicious will be back.

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Name: M** N*
Date: 2017-02-24 03:54:53
Rating: 4
Comment: Pork bun is my favorite! Uni ramen is a must try. The soup is so creamy and tasty.

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Name: B**** D**
Date: 2017-01-11 05:01:53
Rating: 5
Comment: By far the best ramen place in Astoria! Superb service and exquisite food. Love the Hinomaru New York style and the tuna dish!!

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Name: R***** Y**
Date: 2016-12-10 20:35:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Very great Ramen at this place in Queens. First time eating here, I feel like its better then momofuku Ramen and ippoudo. Its a little far from Manhattan but well worth it. Staffs are friendly and nice. Atmosphere feels cozy and comfortable. Recommend getting the uni ramen. Overall great place and affordable.

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Name: R****** R********
Date: 2016-10-10 22:25:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely service (especially when dining with my picky 88 year old Italian grandmother). Very accommodating with substitutions in the dishes and for a newbie the ramen was great. Appetizers and sushi excellent as well.

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Name: B**** R******
Date: 2016-10-07 02:50:05
Rating: 5
Comment: The ingredients are super fresh, its been a consistent spot. It can be hard to tell whats fresh, especially when meat/bones has been boiled so long to make the broth, so what you need to so it to order their seafood ramen and it does not lie. The base Tonkotsu pork broth where they use this base to make multiple variations of ramen is a gold standard. The umami is overflowing, there are lots of ingredients that contributes to the high level of glutamic acid. Simply superb.

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Name: R*****
Date: 2016-08-10 17:56:07
Rating: 4
Comment: I love eating here but the price is a lot for only ramen. I feel like the food had gone slightly a down a notch from the last time I went in, which was like 5 months ago. But I will still go because I love ramen and it does the job :)

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Name: A***** F*****
Date: 2016-08-03 18:54:46
Rating: 4
Comment: Fantastic Ramen! Great selection of sake and Ramen bowls. Food is top notch and the atmosphere is fantastic as well. Dimmed lighting, comfortable seating, etcService could be a bit better. Everyone is very nice but not the best with keeping your water filled up. Usually have to request the check also.I truly wished this place delivered. They would get a lot more of my business then. Keep it up guys!

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Name: M****** L**
Date: 2016-07-05 05:36:43
Rating: 4
Comment: I love the curry ramen here. Only thing keeping this place from getting 5 stars is the boss lady. My 5 year old daughter was singing a little loudly and boss lady said she cant do that, meanwhile the place is loud as hell already from all the other patrons. Dont even bother coming in boss lady, let your nice employees take care of the place. You just hurt the places reputation

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Name: x*** h****
Date: 2016-06-08 23:09:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Came here a couple of times. And the first two times, I thought the ramen was on point. I have had the Tonkatsu, Hinomaru, and Miso.The third time that I went, or the last time I went, I ordered the Miso, and I thought it was a tad too salty. Not what I recall the last two times. Just a heads up to the management there. Go easy there! People are becoming health conscious. I dont want heartburn after eating ramen. Anyways, for appetizers, we had fried shrimp and octopus. Both pretty pricey for the amount we got but overall super tasty.One of the better ramen spots in Astoria in my opinion.

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Name: A**** K***
Date: 2016-03-16 13:19:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Been to this place 3 times, trying different variety, all the ingredients are very flavorful. The fireball is a little spicy and salty, I think its recommended that you break the fireball and mix it with your broth, and from what I can tell thats what youre suppose to do because the fireball easily crumbles.

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Name: S** G*****
Date: 2016-03-04 20:36:30
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place! It is my go to ramen spot. The appetizers are delicious, especially the Shishito peppers. The HinoMaru Ramen is so tasty and completely satisfies a ramen craving. The broth is nice and rich and the added fireball gives the ramen a nice little kick. The noodles are also usually perfect as well!

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Name: j****** g*******
Date: 2015-06-26 23:19:32
Rating: 5
Comment: OMG AMAZING FOOD. The atmosphere is great and lively. The servers are great with amazing attitude.. if you find yourself in Astoria and is hungry stop here you will walk out with your belly full and your wallet still intact. You wont break the bank here.Try the chashu pork WOW

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Name: L** O
Date: 2013-07-01 15:42:39
Rating: 4
Comment: Came here with 4 people and a baby and had a pleasant time. Service was excellent. They were really attentive to what utensils needed to be replaced after the baby threw them onto the floor, multiple times. They even refilled out water after the bill had been paid for.For appetizers, we had their chicken neck, buta kimchi, agedashi tofu, fried asparagus. Out of the appetizers, the buta kimchi was the best. What was really weird was that it only had one slice of pork but if you dig around in the kimchi section, they have pieces of pork. At first, I was appalled of only having one slice of pork, but luckily, they didnt skimp out on that ingredient. The kimchi was excellent and not too spicy at all. Definitely a well balanced dish. I had an issue with the asparagus because it wasnt al dente. It had to do with how they cooked it and then fried it. The tempura batter was excellent, lightly fried. When I bit into it, the asparagus was soft and a little stringy. I guess a combination of produce selection and cooking method caused the dish to commit seppuku. I somewhat liked the agedashi tofu. It was extremely lightly fried which was good but the tofu was a little hard for my taste. I like mine a little softer but I guess thats just a matter of preference. The soup/sauce base is a little sweet but I thought the dish was good overall. The least appealing thing was the chicken neck. It really lacked seasoning and flavor. I dont mind the abundance of bones but fairly flavorless. I wouldnt get it again.For main course, we had their Miso ramen, Kurogoma tantan, Hinomaru Ramen, and Oyako don. Overall, the price you pay for the quality of food is decent enough to not have to trek to Manhattan for Ippudo. However, the ramen at Ippudo is better than this place. My miso ramen was on the salty side and definitely little to no miso taste at all. Definitely due to the overpowering of the pork. My noodles were also too al dente, bordering raw. The Kurogoma tantan (Black sesame miso and butter calamari) tasted more like black pepper and garlic sauce but soup based and with calamari instead of the traditional pork in chinese dishes. I didnt like the dish at all, one bite and I thought I was eating a chinese dish. Instead of this, they should make it into a black ink squid ramen. I think it would suit them better. I did however liked these noodles better than mine. The Hinomaru ramen was salty as well and the egg noodle reminded me of wonton soup. I just didnt like the noodles for this dish. All the other ingredients worked well in this dish and as another reviewer had posted, it isnt oily at all. Thats one common theme for all the ramen that I tried, none of it were overly oily. I didnt get a chance to try the oyako don but from the looks of it, the chicken looked a little dry and little to no sauce at all for the entire dish. Not sure if thats how its supposed to be but Im sure I can find another variation of it where there are sauces.Despite the overall dissatisfaction for their ramen (3 stars), still giving it a 4 stars because of the service and buta kimchi and not having to go into Manhattan and wait 3 hours for ramen at Ippudo. I would still come here again and I would recommend it with certain caveats.

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Name: S****** C*****
Date: 2013-03-22 22:03:52
Rating: 4
Comment: Really enjoyed my first bowl of ramen here over the weekend. They have a relatively large variety of ramen bowls and Ill definitely be back to try out other flavors. Be warned though that the black seasame garlic ramen is pretty strong and not for anyone with weak taste buds. Definitely try it out though.

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Name: Y** G*********
Date: 2012-08-15 20:54:30
Rating: 4
Comment: My boyfriend and I go here quite often and we definitely enjoy the dishes we get. Most of the ramen dishes are very good. The broths are not watery and the toppings are great. Its a huge relief to have a place like this in AstoriaOn the other hand, there are a lot of minor things that annoy me:1. The nikkuman dish has gotten smaller. Theirs is a small 2x2 sandwhich and its just too expensive for $5. It is literally one bite.2. They need to make their own noodles.3. The seating at the bar is a bit uncomfortable.4. Their appetizers are sometimes awful (like the fried chicken they had a few months ago.)

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Name: G****** W****
Date: 2012-06-03 00:21:02
Rating: 5
Comment: All I can say is that I never knew Ramen could be this good. the place is a bit too informal for its price point, but the food is king here, and boy do they do a great job. Best Ramen place Ive been to in NYC. A great addition to the Astoria dining scene.