Ramen Hosenka

Raamen Hosenka is located in Kabukicho. As an affiliated store of the "Hayashida" group, widely supported in the Shinjuku area, it specializes in salt ramen featuring golden sea bream (kinmedai) broth as its signature dish. Its most distinctive feature is the ara-dashi soup (fish bone broth), primarily made from the bones of golden sea bream, meticulously prepared with precise temperature control and simmering times to maximize the flavor and umami of the kinmedai. The broth has a clear, beautiful appearance and an elegant, deep salt-based flavor, with green onions and diced onions providing a superb balance of freshness and richness. A piece of fragrant grilled kinmedai (body or skin) is added as a garnish, acting as an aromatic accent. The noodles are aged high-hydration noodles made with carefully selected wheat and whole wheat flour, offering a smooth, chewy, and firm texture that pairs wonderfully with the refined soup. The chashu (braised pork) is prepared using low-temperature cooking, resulting in a moist and tender finish with less fattiness and a rare texture. The signature Kinmedai Ramen, priced at 900 yen, is a rare find in Shinjuku, offering golden sea bream ramen for under 1000 yen, and is highly regarded for its cost-performance. The Special Kinmedai Ramen (1200 yen) features excellent soft-boiled egg quality and a generous array of special toppings. The Kinmedai Tsukemen (dipping noodles) (950 yen) is also available, with an elegant dipping broth containing green onions and red onions. A popular specialty of the shop is the Kinmedai Chazuke (rice with broth) (250 yen) for the finishing touch: a bowl of rice and a small piece of grilled kinmedai are served in dashi broth, and customers can pour in the leftover ramen soup to combine. This design offers a two-stage enjoyment from the ramen and chazuke, and repeat customers often order them as a set. The establishment also provides thoughtful services like paper aprons and hair ties upon request, making it welcoming for solo female diners. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Kabukicho, this shop is widely acclaimed in the Shinjuku area as a choice for "lighter" ramen, allowing guests to enjoy elegant, Japanese-style salt ramen and the finishing chazuke.