Menchanko-Tei’s new digs on Keeaumoku gave us a lot to chew on
Note that Menchanko-Tei in Waikiki is not actually closing, but transforming into a new restaurant featuring Nagasaki-style champon ramen. It won’t be run by Menchanko-Tei’s owner, Ahikide Yonehama, but by his brother.
Kee st goes thru a lot of changes but it seems to be getting better all the time.
i was disappointed i cdn't try my fave spicy miso chige ramen dish last nite, but glad it's on the kmoku menu and v glad to be introduced to the hotpots. loved the motsunabe broth (NOT the intestines themselves) and the yosenabe ingredients and that hearty, al dente ramen, esp after it's absorbed some of the broth. wish i cd get the motsunabe broth w/o the intestines and w/ the yosenabe ingredients.
i brought home the motsunabe broth and simmered won bok in it for a quick soup the next day. not only was it as unctuously good as the first day, i found in it a bit of intestine that, after the second simmer, i was able to chew thru. THAT was good.
nonstopmari if nctrnlbst were commenting on the blog, he'd say that they needed to soak the intestines in vinegar first.
@Melissa808 @nonstopmari ummm... Yeah, what Melissa said. White wine vinegar for a neutral flavor, cider vinegar to sweeten it up. White balsamic if you really want to sweeten it up.
Hello Melissa, another place to check out...
M Hi M! I wonder if you should eat here before or after you go to Fukuoka?? hmmmmmm
Melissa808 Maybe I should try the one in Fukuoka.
Delicate Blossom: OK, I'm like EO, rubbery intestines are not my forte. Overall, would you say that this place warrants 3 stars? out of 5?
Melissa has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media.
Ever since we had "mostuni" or motsu nikomi in Japan I've loved that kind of stuff. Now we just have to find the right sake to go with the mostunabe and try to convince Melissa808 to deliver some to our shop!
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