甚平816816
Date: July 6, 2021 (Tuesday) Cloudy
First visit
11:08 Entered the restaurant
No customers before or after
Ordered Tanmen: 700 yen
I visited in search of Tanmen. Upon entering, I used the alcohol provided to disinfect my hands. I sat at the counter seats in the back. The shop has been relocated for about 4 years, and it feels clean, but the interior is quite narrow. I checked the menu and ordered "Tanmen" verbally to the proprietress. A glass of water was served promptly. The shop is run by the proprietress and her son. On the table, there were soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, S&B Ichimi Togarashi, ground pepper, and small packets of Japanese mustard. The TV was showing "Hiruobi," which helped pass the time. It was served by the proprietress in about 4 minutes.
The noodles were thick curly noodles. They were slightly soft when bitten, with a chewy texture remaining. Ingredients: pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, onions, and wood ear mushrooms. The pork and vegetables are sautéed before being simmered in the soup. The pork was small cuts of pork shoulder. It had no odor, and the slightly larger cuts had a resilient texture. The cabbage was finely chopped and cooked thoroughly, giving it a soft texture. The bean sprouts were thick and crunchy. The carrots and onions had a soft texture. The amount of vegetables was about 200g, which was sufficient. The wood ear mushrooms were cut into easy-to-eat sizes and had a firm texture.
The soup was cloudy with a salty taste. The base was made from pork bones, chicken bones, aromatic vegetables, and dried seafood. Seasonings were added to enhance the umami flavor. It also had depth from dried shiitake mushrooms and kelp. The sweetness of the vegetables balanced the slightly strong saltiness. There was hardly any aroma, but it had a moderate amount of oil and a suitable richness. It had a moderate thickness and a slight greasiness. I finished the noodles and ingredients without changing the taste. I left about half of the soup, paid, and left the restaurant.
Overall, it was a delicious and traditional Tanmen. The soup had a strong umami flavor and was quite tasty. The service was ordinary. The interior was quite narrow and felt cramped. Next time, I would like to try the "Garlic Tanmen." Thank you for the meal.