Making my way throught the ramen joints…I tried Menchanko-Tei Menchanko-Tei this Saturday. I ordered the Menchanko, figuring their name sake should be good. What’s interesting is that this one uses their thick ramen as opposed the the traditional thin ramen, which they also serve. Ultimately, I wasn’t that impressed by the noodles or the broth, but I liked the mix of toppings: shrimp, tofu (soft and fried), salmon ball, a cube of mochi-like stuff, cabbage, and scallions. For $8.95, it’s worth it.
It could have been an honest mistake but my friend Kevin ordered a lunch special which inlcluded a bowl of Shoyu Ramen (which he liked) and some rice dish. The rice dish never came but he was charged for it. We didn’t realize it till we left, but then I was really annoyed. That could prevent me from going again.
How was the texture of the thicker ramen noodles? Which location did you goto? The one on 55th street? I always want to try it whenever I goto FiveGuys during lunch.
webpage says eggbased noodle.. if it was thicker than its prob udon.. i’ll have to stop by there to see.
Wonders, it was pretty standard. I went to the one on 45th Street.
Anonymous, I noticed that on the webpage but I don’t remember that on their menu and there are other inconsistencies between there printed menu and on-line menu. Also, it’s not as thick as udon, just a little thicker than the standard ramen. They also serve udon though.