There are people who enjoy the heat of
summer probably because it's the best beach weather. Me on the other hand, I
enjoy winter because it is the best weather for ramen! Imagine a hot bowl of
perfection presented before you with an array of colours from the egg noodles,
a milky or golden pork broth, a sheet of nori, sliced bamboo shoots, shallots,
slices of tender pork and soft-boiled egg. The smell draws you in and the taste
comforts you with every sip of broth and slurp of noodles. It's like heaven on
earth.
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| tonkotsu-miso ramen |
On my first visit, I opted for the
tonkotsu-miso ramen ($10.30). It is a milky pork broth with egg noodles topped
with cha-shu (roast pork), sheet of nori, sliced bamboo shoots, naruto (sliced
fish cake) and chopped green onions. The pork flavour in the broth was evident
with slight hints of soy, miso and fish flavours.
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| Tori karaage |
I paired my ramen with some tori karaage
or simply karaage chicken ($1.30 per piece). It is pieces of fried
chicken with light crispy batter. It was juicy and flavourful. This version is
a little bit more peppery than most karaage chickens I've had.
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| Super rich tonkotsu ramen |
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| Gyozas |
This time around, I went for some gyozas
($6.90/6 pieces) to have with my ramen. They are ramen's best friends
after all!
Menya Noodle Bar, Haymarket has so much
to offer in terms of ramen variety. Their ramen is inexpensive, flavoursome and
servings are generous.
Menya Noodle Bar, Chinatown
8 Quay Street
Haymarket NSW 2000
(02) 9212 1020
Trading hours:
Lunch : 11:30pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
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