Location: 903 Keeaumoku St. Honolulu, HI. 96814 (Across Walmart)
Hours: Lunch 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm
The Ramen Hunters are back at it again! This week is an exciting one as we visit Menchanko Tei, a hidden gem in Honolulu that not many know of.
It is located near Walmart and Ala Moana Shopping Center on Keeaumoku st.
First off let me start by introducing what a Menchanko is.
So, I know many of you are aware what "Nabe" is right? Nabe is a traditional Japanese hot pot filled with meat and vegetables. It is often eaten during the winter season in Japan, and there are nearly hundred styles of nabe.
Well menchanko is pretty much an individual nabe but it has ramen noodles in it!
In Japanese "men" means noodles, and "chanko" is a style of nabe. Hence the name Menchanko. It is originally a food introduced from the Kyushu area of Japan and Menchanko Tei is actually from Fukuoka prefecture in Kyushu.
It's pretty cool how here at Menchanko Tei, each order comes in a metal pot which makes the soup and noodles extra hot. There are five different flavors of menchanko you can order from the menu: Original broth, Miso, Chige-miso, Curry, and Motsu.
Ramen Hunter Cori ordered the Chige Miso menchanko. I am sure for those who is an avid viewer of Ramen Hunters are aware that Cori likes her soup spicy, so she had to order the hot miso. She mentioned how the soup was like a Korean chige, only it had more emphasis on the broth to make the soup a savory one. The noodles are thicker than an average ramen which allows it to have much more flavor in every single bite. A single order also comes with more vegetables and toppings than a normal ramen. It is a one-person nabe that also comes with noodles, so you know its gonna make you full !
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| Chige Miso Menchanko (Cori) |
The dish that Ramen Hunter Takezo ordered is a must have...
We almost didn't want to recommend it on our blog because it is limited in daily quantity.
We were afraid it might get too popular that they may not have it the next time we go!
But we had to... just had to share it with all the ramen lovers here in Honolulu.
So allow me to introduce the Motsu Menchanko !
Motsu Menchanko (Takezo)
This is a very traditional dish from the Kyushu area of Japan. Believe it or not motsu is actually Beef intestine! It is an absolute delicacy from Kyushu and in fact Ramen Hunter Natsumi said she used to eat this back home in Japan. Now, Ramen Hunter Takezo, and Kei are from Tokyo, so they are not used to eating motsu.
But take one bite and you will fall in love. It is a bit chewy and is filled with so much taste, it gets better every time. Best of all, it gives the soup a nice clear broth which is heart warming. It is also common for Motsu menchanko to have lots of garlic, and chopped red chili peppers. Ramen Hunter Takezo noted how well put together the entire ramen is that every bite is a bite to cherish!
Motsu is also packed with collagen, which is very healthy and good for your skin.
Motsu is actually very popular in Japan among women, for the effects it has on your health.
You all have to check out the video below to see in detail what both menchanko looks like, and the proper way to enjoy them. We also introduce a combo set they offer at menchanko, and their special lunch menus so you have to click the link below !!!
Menchanko Tei is most definetely approved by we the Ramen Hunters.
Rating:
Soup: 5/5
Noodles: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Value: 4.75/5
Overall: 4.43/5
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