In 2008, Menya Hanabi opened in Nagoya, Japan serving Shio ramen. It gained local recognition when it won the TV Championship of Summer Noodle Contest.

Chef Naoto Niiyama tried to position his new-famed restaurant apart from the endless flood of other ramen joints, experimenting with new types of ramen. Inspired by the "Taiwan ramen" of his early years, Naoto put a twist on the dish's signature elements.

The Original Nagoya Mazesoba was born – a soupless ramen topped with egg yolk, green onions, chives, seaweed, garlic, fish powder and spicy seasoned ground meat all sitting in our umami-packed sauce base. It was an immediate hit! People began flocking to Menya Hanabi to try its unique ramen that explodes with flavor yet perfectly combines with its spices.

Menya Hanabi locations quickly popped up across Japan and the rest of the world. In 2019, Menya Hanabi expanded to the United States with its first location in Los Angeles.