Hachi-Ko Budapest: Sake & Ramen Bar Near Madách Tér (2026)
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📋 Hachi-Ko at a Glance
| Best For | Ramen lovers, small-plate sharing, date nights, a relaxed solo dinner |
| Cost | Ramen around 5,480-6,180 Ft; tapas around 1,980-5,280 Ft; desserts around 1,580-2,580 Ft |
| Hours | Sun-Wed 12:00-22:00, Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00 (posted hours, check before you go); kitchen closed daily 16:00-17:00 |
| Getting There | Madách Imre út 3, walkable from Deák Ferenc tér |
| Good to Know | Plan around the 16:00-17:00 kitchen break; for the classic Hachi bowls, the original Hachi is the sister spot |
Hachi-Ko is open: it’s the sake and ramen bar from the team behind Hachi Budapest, at Madách Imre út 3 near Madách tér. Its posted hours are Sunday-Wednesday 12:00-22:00, Thursday 12:00-23:00 and Friday-Saturday 12:00-24:00, with the kitchen closed every day from 16:00 to 17:00. Ramen runs around 5,480-6,180 Ft and tapas around 1,980-5,280 Ft, and you can book through the link on its Instagram profile.
The Younger Sibling With Room to Play
Hachi, the original, opened in 2024 and pulls 400-500 guests a day on well-made bowls. Hachi-Ko sits near Madách tér, at the edge of Erzsébetváros (EHR-zheh-bet-vah-rosh, District VII, the Jewish Quarter), and adds a sake list and izakaya-style tapas to the ramen. Think of Hachi as the classic and Hachi-Ko as the place to linger over a few plates and a drink.
The Ramen
The broths simmer unsalted for hours and get seasoned at the end with house-made tare (concentrated seasoning) and finishing oils. Prices below are from the current menu and given as approximate.
- Tonkotsu (around 5,980 Ft): The rich, creamy pork-bone bowl, a good pick for a cold evening.
- Shoyu Beef (around 6,180 Ft): The signature bowl: patient beef broth finished with soy tare.
- Shio Chicken (around 5,480 Ft): A lighter, salt-seasoned chicken bowl and a gentle entry point if you’re new to ramen.
- Miso (around 5,480 Ft): Deeper and rounder, with fermented soybean paste in the tare.
Watch the Instagram stories for a Wagyu ramen, which turns up as a rotating weekly special.
Tapas Worth Staying For
- Rib kushi (around 5,280 Ft): Grilled rib on skewers.
- Charred cabbage (around 4,380 Ft): Charred on the grill, good for sharing.
- Gyoza (around 4,280 Ft): Pan-fried dumplings, an easy add-on to any bowl.
- Bao (around 1,980 Ft) and sushi rice (around 1,980 Ft): Small, filling extras.
- House ferments and kimchi (around 1,980 Ft each): A bright, tangy side that cuts through a rich broth.
For dessert, the bubble tea crème brûlée (around 2,580 Ft) is the playful one, and mochi (around 1,580 Ft) is the lighter finish.
Drinks
As the full name, HACHI-KO Sake & Ramen Bar, suggests, sake is at the center of the drinks list, alongside other Japanese-leaning options for anyone who wants something to sip with the tapas.
The Room
Hachi-Ko is smaller and more atmospheric than its sibling, made for lingering: warm lighting and comfortable seating. It works for a date, an after-work meetup, or a solo dinner at your own pace.
Who Will Love It
Go if you want ramen plus a few plates to share, a sake to go with them, or a relaxed date spot. For a quick bowl in the middle of the afternoon, aim for before 16:00 or after 17:00, when the kitchen is cooking; the weekday after-hours slot (16:00-18:00) is a nice time for a drink. If you’re after the classic Hachi ramen experience, the original Hachi is the sister restaurant to visit. For more of the city’s Asian dining scene, see our Chaoshan beef hot pot review, the sushi guide, or our Celsius Asian-Hungarian fusion review if you want fusion rather than straight ramen.
📍 Hachi-Ko: Essential Info
- Address: Madách Imre út 3, 1075 Budapest (District VII)
- Hours: Sun-Wed 12:00-22:00, Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00 (posted hours, check before you go)
- Kitchen break: Daily 16:00-17:00
- After hours: Mon-Fri 16:00-18:00
- Price: Ramen around 5,480-6,180 Ft; tapas around 1,980-5,280 Ft
- Getting There: Near Madách tér, walkable from Deák Ferenc tér
- Reservations: Booking link on the Instagram profile; recommended for weekend dinners
- Instagram: @hachiko_budapest
Menu, prices and hours from Hachi-Ko’s Instagram (@hachiko_budapest), checked on 17 October 2026; prices from the menu posted in early September 2026.
The Original Hachi on Október 6. utca
HACHI Budapest, Hachi-Ko’s older sibling, is on Október 6. utca in District V. Go there when you want more than ramen: its menu adds udon, donburi rice bowls, kobachi (small plates) and a robata grill, plus a set lunch. From the menu dated May 2026:
- Ramen (5,480-6,980 Ft): Miso and Shoyu Chix at 5,480 Ft, Tonkotsu and Shoyu Beef Steak at 5,980 Ft, and a Wagyu Tantanmen at 6,980 Ft.
- Udon (4,980-5,980 Ft) and donburi (5,480 Ft): noodle and rice bowls beyond ramen.
- Kobachi (1,880-5,780 Ft): small plates to share.
- Robata Wagyu Picanha (14,680 Ft per 100 g): the splurge.
- Canteen Lunch (3,980 Ft): a starter, a main and three snacks, with supplements at +480 or +780 Ft. A full meal for less than a bowl of its ramen.
A 15% service charge is added to the bill, so check it before you leave a tip.
Source: menu photos on HACHI Budapest’s Google Maps listing, dated May 2026, read on 25 October 2026. Prices may have changed since.
FAQ
Is Hachi-Ko open? Yes. Hachi-Ko is open at Madách Imre út 3, 1075 Budapest, and posts new content on its Instagram (@hachiko_budapest) regularly.
What are Hachi-Ko’s hours? Posted hours are Sunday-Wednesday 12:00-22:00, Thursday 12:00-23:00 and Friday-Saturday 12:00-24:00. The kitchen closes every day from 16:00 to 17:00, and on weekdays 16:00-18:00 is the after-hours slot. Check the Instagram before you go.
What should I order? The Shoyu Beef or Tonkotsu ramen, plus gyoza or the charred cabbage to share, and the bubble tea crème brûlée for dessert. Look out for the Wagyu ramen when it’s on as a weekly special.
How much does a meal cost? Ramen costs around 5,480-6,180 Ft and tapas around 1,980-5,280 Ft, plus drinks.
Is Hachi-Ko different from Hachi Budapest? Same team, different concept. Hachi, on Október 6. utca, is the classic ramen spot, with udon, donburi and a Canteen Lunch on its menu too; Hachi-Ko, near Madách tér, is a sake and ramen bar with izakaya-style tapas.
Do I need a reservation? It’s a good idea for dinner, especially on weekends. Book through the link on Hachi-Ko’s Instagram profile.
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