Tonkotsu soy sauce ramen｜Men-ya Fukuzo

I visited the ramen restaurant “Men-ya Fukuzo” in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to enjoy the “Fukuzo ramen”（Tonkotsu soy sauce ramen） that bears the restaurant’s name.
It seems to be a popular restaurant that is crowded even at night, and its popularity is well-deserved.

Pork bone and vegetable thick soup

The first thing to note is the rich broth made by cooking pork bones and vegetables. The soup is made by simmering pork heads, pork bones, and vegetables for 15 hours, and is exquisitely blended with four kinds of soy sauce to give it a deep richness and flavor. One sip of the broth and you can taste the pork bone flavor, but there is no dullness, so you can enjoy the broth as you drink it. The natural flavor of the soup is enhanced by the fact that it is uncooked.

Medium-thick straight noodles and gorgeous ingredients

The noodles of “Fukuzo ramen” (Tonkotsu soy sauce ramen) are medium-thick, straight, firm, and slick. They are a perfect match for the soup, making every mouthful a pleasure. The toppings are also well balanced: thick and tender char siu pork, seasoned egg with a thick yolk, thick bamboo shoots with a crunchy texture, and green onions as an accent. The char siu pork is especially large and tender, and melts in your mouth.

More volume and satisfaction than it looks

The volume of the ramen served is surprising at first, but despite its seemingly simple appearance, the flavor is deep and satisfying. Although the ramen is made from pork bones, it has a light flavor that will keep you coming back for more. The toppings such as dried bonito flakes, pickled bamboo shoots, and green onion add to the harmony of the soup and enhance its deliciousness.

【 UMAMECCA Editor’s voice 】

“Fukuzo ramen” (Tonkotsu soy sauce ramen) at “Men-ya Fukuzo” is a perfect combination of a rich pork and vegetable broth, medium-thick straight noodles, and gorgeous toppings. The natural flavor of the uncooked broth stands out and is delicious enough to keep you coming back for more. If you are looking for delicious ramen in Kanazawa City, please visit “Men-ya Fukuzo”. You will be satisfied with the craftsmanship and passion that goes into every bowl of ramen.