Second time around, their ramen really is good. I ordered tsukemen in miso dipping broth. I thought it wouldn't have generous amount of meat so i ordered an extra chicken karaage but i was wrong. Halfway through i was already full because of the generous amount of noodles and meat but i didn't want to waste the tasty ramen so i did my best to finish it all. They also have an english menu which was helpful for a foreigner like me who has difficulty reading kanji. Place was clean and they disinfect every after customer and ask everyone to disinfect their hands before entering. Staff was very accommodating. I only wish that they had a dipping sauce for the chicken like a vinegar to add acidity to the very savory taste of the chicken but it was very crispy on the outside and juicy...
Read moreFantastic paitan and shoyu ramen shop. They have three different broths: a heavy paitan (creamy chicken), a concentrated paitan tsuke soba, and a lighter shoyu broth. They also do a curry ramen, which I think uses the paitan broth as the base — also very delicious.
Chashu is excellent — thick, wobbly slices that get a good blowtorch before they're added to the bowl. Noodles excellent too; especially the tsuke soba.
They serve a few different sides, including fried chicken; a small rice bowl; and a rice bowl topped with chopped chashu in sauce. All are great.
The service is lovely — the first time we went they walked us through the menu, which is handwritten and resisted google translation.
Seriously one of the best places to...
Read moreWhat a find!! The place was quiet, clean, and cozy—perfect for a rainy October evening. No English menu, but the man who served us was kind and patient. The ramen itself? Absolutely delicious. We tried the pork in rich broth, and the meat and veggies just melt in your mouth. The broth had wonderful flavor, and the noodles were the perfect thickness. For the price, it’s such a steal. Overall, Ramen Kobo Mensaku is a delightful meal if you ever find...
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