Menya Kokoro in BGC: Tokyo’s Number One Mazesoba Shop
Craving for Japanese food? Look no further than Menya Kokoro in Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City!
The restaurant is hailed as Tokyo’s #1 Mazesoba—the first of its kind in the Philippines.
Truffle Mazesoba / IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
Menya Kokoro is the brainchild of Chef Takuma Ishikawa, who opened the first Menya Kokoro in Japan back in 2013. Just a year later, it already won the Best Mazesoba Award—there’s truly something special about this bowl that you wouldn’t want to pass out on!
Menya Kokoro’s Founder, Chef Takuma Ishikawa
Mazesoba translates to “mixed noodles” and is technically ramen—only, it doesn’t have broth. This is perfect for ramen lovers who are looking to try something new!
Uptown Mall branch / IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
To enjoy this unique dish, they have a few steps that you need to follow to fully revel in the dish. First, mix the ingredients inside the bowl then add in their special sauce (you can add as much as you like). Next, mix it in to fully incorporate the sauce with the ingredients—then slurp!
Once you’re done eating the noodles, ask the staff for a bowl of rice, and they will gladly give you a free portion. Mixing the rice with the remaining sauce is an unexpected yet very delicious treat. It’s a unique way to top off the meal!
IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
Menya Kokoro has a variety of Mazesoba that you can enjoy, coming in spicy and non-spicy. For those who are fans of spicy dishes, they have levels that you can choose from ranging from mild to extra spicy. All of their Mazesoba comes with a bowl of delicious Mushroom Shoyu Soup and a portion of rice.
The restaurant’s original Mazesoba, the Tokyo Mazesoba uses a base made of chicken broth cooked for about six to eight hours. This variant has a few note-worthy ingredients, such as small pink shrimp or Sakura Ebi and mackerel powder. It’s topped with nori, garlic, pork sauce, soft-boiled egg, among others.
Tokyo Mazesoba
If you’re meat lover, consider trying their Minced Pork Mazesoba. The bowl’s highlight is the generous serving of minced pork layered on top of the egg, bringing a surprising taste anyone would enjoy. It’s best to dig into it while it’s fresh from the kitchen so that the flavors will mix really well.
Minced Pork Mazesoba / IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
Their Spicy Mazesoba is the closest that they have to tantanmen since it kind of similar ingredients. It’s almost the same as their Tokyo Mazesoba, with the addition of spicy ground pork and soup.
Spicy Mazesoba / IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
Whichever Mazesoba bowl you pick, it will surely be an experience that you soon won’t forget. Apart from their Mazesoba, they also have side dishes like Gyoza, Takoyaki, and Karaage! Combining these sides with Menya Kokoro’s signature mazesoba makes for a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, which you will truly enjoy!
Minced Pork Mazesoba, karaage, and Gyoza / IMAGE from Menya Kokoro
Don’t miss out on the chance to try out Tokyo’s #1 Mazesoba!
