The large noodle serving of the Tsukemen from Mendoki is 250g before cooking. After cooking, it works out to about 450g. The noodles were chewy and medium in length. I recommend squeezing the lemon on the noodles prior to dipping.
The broth was thin and had a hint of bitterness from the fish flavors that are present.
The head chef was trained at the legendary chain Taishoken in Japan. Taishoken is known for their tsukemen. Given this background, you’ll be enjoying some of the best available dipping noodles in California.
If you are searching for something different at Mendoki, these options may be of interest to you.
- Jiro style ramen stacked high with beansprouts, pork back fat, garlic, and thick chunks of chashu.
- Chuka Soba style noodles with an option of light or thick broth.
If you are searching for other tsukemen options browse the category on Ramen Directory
- Tsukemen category on Ramen Directory.