You can choose between light or rich broth for the chuka soba. The rich broth has a strong fish flavor to it. If you are new to ramen, your taste buds may not have acquired a taste for the fish flavor. If this is the case, we would recommend the light broth option.
It’s served with thick and chewy noodles. Topped with healthy portions of pork chashu, green onions, bamboo, and seaweed.
Also available at Mendoki are these other styles of ramen that may be of interest to you.
- Jiro style ramen for a gut busting bowl of ramen stacked high with beansprouts, pork back fat, garlic, and thick cuts of pork chashu.
- Tsukemen for dipping style ramen that is perfect for a hot day or if you are in the mode for 453g of noodles.
If you are looking for noodle options that have a rich fish flavor, the following may be options for you.
- Chashu Tsukemen from the iconic Tsujita brand. Tsujita dominates the local LA ramen scene with several different shops. Each shop focusing on different styles of noodles.
- Josui Ramen serves up their signature ramen that is finished with a little fish stock.
- Jousi Kosoba Ramen is their signature ramen that is amplified a bit more with garlic oil.
If you are looking for other Chuka Soba options, these may be good options to chose from.
