01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
One of the pleasures of ramen at Komaya Hakozaki is choosing a noodle refill from the maru-dama, hira-dama and aka-dama options. One diner had wonton ramen with hira-dama noodles, then added aka-dama, enjoying the meal with gyoza and fried rice. Switching noodles with a refill lets you compare styles in a single meal. Aka-dama has been described as notably spicy, making it an option for those who like heat.
Diners describe the soup in different ways. One called it light and smooth, yet fragrant with pork-bone aroma; another found the wonton ramen broth rich, with concentrated umami. The latter diner also remarked on the strongly seasoned wonton filling and the pork-belly chashu. Wonton ramen is worth considering if you are after a bowl with substantial toppings.
One diner alternated bites of fried rice and ramen, taking sips of broth in between. If you want a heartier meal that goes beyond noodles, you could add fried rice or gyoza. Another visitor wrote that adding garlic to the softer noodles brought out the broth’s umami. The table condiments may also offer a way to vary the flavour.
The restaurant is open from 22 until 3 the following day and is closed on Sundays. It may suit a late-night ramen stop or a meal to finish off an evening.
