Menya Ippondo in Makati: Home of the Famous Jiro-kei Ramen and Tantanmen
Attention, ramen lovers: your go-to spot in Little Tokyo has undergone an exciting transformation. Formerly known as Ramen Shimada, the beloved establishment has changed its name to Menya Ippondo, where the same delicious noodle experience awaits.
IMAGE from Menya Ippondo
Maintaining its affordability all the while serving quality and authentic taste, Menya Ippondo has a lot of old and new offerings for you to try. This ramen joint is known for its Jiro-kei Ramen, an over-the-top, customizable creation loaded with cha-shu or grilled pork, veggies, and toasted garlic that will surely fill the bellies of even the most ravenous eaters!
Jiro-kei Ramen / IMAGE from Menya Ipppondo
For first-timers, however, you’ll never go wrong with Menya Ippondo’s Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen soup is made from pork bones, which are simmered for hours with secret ingredients and spices until they release their collagen and marrow, resulting in a thick, milky-white base.
Firm noodles, cha-shu, menma (picked bamboo shoots) and scallions are added to this savory base that make this a hearty, soul-warming noodle dish that’s just perfect anytime of the day.
Tonkotsu Ramen / IMAGE from Menya Ippondo
For those with a hearty appetite, you may opt for the Cha-shu Men: tonkotsu ramen overloaded with thick cha-su slices! It’s a ramen creation that brings you a meaty experience that satisfies every craving, with its rich, pork bone broth and succulent pork slices melting in your mouth.
Cha-shu Men / IMAGE from Menya Ippondo
If you’re a fan of chicken, another ramen bowl to try is Menya Ippondo’s Yonaki Ramen. You may also add a splash of shoyu (soy sauce) for more umami and a dash of togarashi (chili peppers) for a subtle fiery kick, if you’d like.
Yonaki Ramen / IMAGE from Menya Ippondo
For spicy food lovers, sample the ever-flavorful Special Tantanmen, which has a nutty, slighty spicy soup flavored with sesame seeds and generous dollops of chili oil, topped with ground pork, scalions, and bokchoy. With its kick of spice and rich broth, a lot of customers say it is the best Tantanmen in Manila!
Tantanmen / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Perhaps, one of the most popular offerings in the menu that you might wish to try is the Taiwan Ramen. It has a chicken-based broth flavored with shoyu and is topped with minced pork, bean sprouts, and chives stir-fried with chili peppers and garlic. For its own spin, Menya Ippondo adds clams for a unique, briny depth of flavor.
Taiwan Ramen / IMAGE from Menya Ippondo
You may also add ingredients to your ramen such as tamago (egg), more cha-shu or change the tenderness of your noodle. Pick from Katame (Hard), Futsu (Normal), or Yawaraka me (Soft).
Fill your bellies with a steaming bowl of ramen this rainy season, and visit Menya Ippondo at Little Tokyo, Chino Roces Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
IMAGE from Philippine Primer
For more information, you may contact them at 0910-939-6492. They are open from Monday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
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