A New Limited-Time Dish Arrives! Visiting Hidakaya to Taste the Flavor
"Netsuretsu Chuka Shokudo Hidakaya" is a beloved Japanese casual Chinese diner chain known for its accessible locations near train stations and busy commercial areas, operating all day so diners can casually drop in anytime. While it is widely recognized as a dependable chain for satisfying meals at wallet-friendly prices, I came across the news that a new limited-time dish, "Rich Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen," was launched on October 9, 2026, and headed over to the restaurant to check it out.
A rich pork-bone and soy-sauce broth feels rather uncommon compared to Hidakaya's traditional lineup, which immediately sparked my curiosity even before opening the menu: "How well did they pull this style off?"
Taking a seat and checking the tabletop promotional menu, the ramen alone is priced at 690 yen (tax included). Diners can also choose a 6-piece gyoza set on the back, or the prominently featured "Half Fried Rice Set" for 990 yen (saving 10 yen compared to ordering both items individually). Optional customization toppings were also listed, including grated garlic (20 yen), signature spicy miso (30 yen), and finely shredded green onions (150 yen). Considering how well fried rice complements a rich ramen broth, I passed on the gyoza this round and ordered the "Rich Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen & Half Fried Rice Set" via the ordering tablet.
A Smooth, Drinkable Tonkotsu Shoyu Broth! Pairing It with Half Fried Rice Was the Perfect Move
Before long, the "Rich Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen & Half Fried Rice Set" (990 yen tax included) arrived at my table.
The ramen bowl was filled with an abundant pool of turbid, brownish tonkotsu shoyu soup, adorned with chashu pork, bamboo shoots (menma), a quail egg, nori seaweed, and chopped green onions. Next to it sat a neat dome of half fried rice showing off bright yellow egg bits, creating an appealing visual spread that promised a very hearty meal.
I started by tasting the soup of the "Rich Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen," which I had been most eager to try. With "rich" right in the name, I had wondered if it might be excessively heavy or greasy. However, the first sip revealed it was not overpowering at all; instead, it achieved a pleasant balance between the creamy depth of pork bone broth and the distinct aroma of savory soy sauce. Without any cloying heaviness, it went down smoothly and was easy to sip continuously with the soup spoon.
Slurping up the medium-thick noodles that caught the broth effectively, while alternating with bites of chashu, menma, and the quail egg, kept chopsticks moving without palate fatigue.
Furthermore, the half fried rice selected for this set did an exceptional job. Updated on the very same day with a specialty flavored oil made from Awaji Island onions, the fried rice featured nicely separated rice grains alongside fluffy egg, harmonizing wonderfully when scooped up with spoonfuls of the leftover tonkotsu shoyu soup. It completely validated my choice—picking the half fried rice instead of gyoza was undoubtedly the right decision.
Being able to enjoy both a substantial bowl of ramen and fried rice for just 990 yen—well under the 1,000-yen threshold even without any special coupons—reaffirms Hidakaya's standout cost performance.
As a side note, by applying a PayPay coupon during checkout this time, I received a reward of about 30 points back. While it is not a huge sum, every little bit helps, and stacking up these small daily savings makes casual dining even sweeter.
[Summary] A Highly Recommended Meal When You Want a Quick and Filling Bite
Hidakaya's limited-time "Rich Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen & Half Fried Rice Set" is an accessible, crowd-pleasing combo that even first-timers curious about tonkotsu shoyu can enjoy without facing overwhelming grease.
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A well-balanced tonkotsu shoyu ramen with a smooth broth drinkable down to the last drop
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A deeply satisfying pairing with half fried rice that complements the leftover soup beautifully
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Outstanding value at 990 yen (tax included) to walk away completely full for under 1,000 yen
This set is ideal when you crave a filling noodle fix without the digestive heaviness of ultra-thick ramen, or when looking for maximum satisfaction on a modest budget. Since this is a limited-time offering, make sure to stop by your local Hidakaya to give it a try!