HinoMaru Ramen

"The focus of the menu at this very serious ramen joint on Astoria’s main drag is a creamy 17-hour Hakata-style tonkotsu broth. Have it with the traditional additions, or better yet, order it “New York style”: two kinds of fish cake including one with the face of a monkey and its signature “fireball,” a loose meatball of peppery ground pork that subsides into the soup." - Robert Sietsema

"HinoMaru’s barebones room with communal wooden tables belies the exceptional ramen served. There’s a creamy pork-based tonkatsu broth or savory soy vegetarian version, and prior to slurping the noodles, dishes like takoyaki (savory round octopus cakes) and crisp broccoli tempura (dribbled with sweet soy sauce), are a worthy diversion." - Eater Staff

"Hinomaru is your best option for eating ramen outside in the neighborhood. They do a few different styles like shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu shoyu, as well as cold vegetable ramen in case it’s 91 degrees outside and you don’t want hot liquid pork. Check out their menu or order takeout or delivery through their website here." - hannah albertine

"Hinomaru serves 13 types of ramen, which gives you 13 very compelling reasons to order from this Japanese spot in Astoria. In case you need a few more, the okonomiyaki, karaage chicken, and takoyaki here are great as well." - matt tervooren

"If you’re in Astoria, and you want a bowl of warm noodly ramen, try takeout or delivery from Hinomaru Ramen. They do a few different regional styles (like shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu shoyu), and start taking orders at 4:30pm." - Hannah Albertine, Nikko Duren, Bryan Kim, Arden Shore, Matt Tervooren