Special dipping noodle｜Mentoku nidaime Tsujita

The other day I visited “Mentoku nidaime Tsujita” in Kojimachi, Tokyo. I was curious about this restaurant, which is located on a quiet street, because of its high rating and good reviews on the food log. Especially, “Tokusei nidaime tsukemen” (Special dipping noodle), the restaurant’s signature dish, seemed to have a high reputation.

The restaurant is conveniently located about a two-minute walk from Kojimachi Station.
One bite of “Tokusei nidaime tsukemen” (Special dipping noodle) and the reason for its popularity was immediately apparent.

The soup is rich and seafood-based, but unlike most tsukemen soups, it is smooth and silky. I was surprised at how fresh it felt on the palate. The flavor of the soup is distinctly different from that of the typical “Tsukemen” (Dipping noodle), and the mouth is filled with the delicious taste of seafood.

The noodles are medium-thick and slippery. The noodles are medium-thick and slippery, with a strong presence, but with a texture that is addictive. The soup is a perfect match for the noodles, especially when the sudachi is squeezed in, which adds a refreshing sourness to the soup and makes it even more appetizing.

The topping of char siu pork is, as the name suggests, special char siu pork. It is hearty and satisfying.

Some people have described the “Tsukemen” at “Mentoku nidaime Tsujita” as “old-fashioned,” including the atmosphere of the restaurant, but I was impressed by the restaurant’s enthusiasm to preserve the flavors of the “good old days” while providing the deliciousness that today’s connoisseurs seek. I was impressed by the restaurant’s enthusiasm in providing the taste sought by today’s connoisseurs, while preserving the flavor of the “good old days.
We enjoyed the food again. Thank you very much for your hospitality.