This restaurant is a Taiwanese mixed noodle shop located in the Gotanda Ginza shopping street. By the way, I thought Taiwanese mixed noodles were a Taiwanese dish, but it turns out to be a type of Nagoya dish where a Nagoya ramen shop made Taiwanese ramen without soup. Taiwanese ramen itself is said to be a Nagoya dish with roots in a Taiwanese noodle dish created by a Taiwanese restaurant in Nagoya. For lunch that day, I decided to try Taiwanese mixed noodles to see what it was like. Menya Hanabi is a chain that created Taiwanese mixed noodles, and this Gotanda Ginza shop is a dual-format store operated with a grilled pork specialty store called "Kurenai Ton." During the day, they only offer Menya Hanabi's menu, and in the evening, they offer both menus. The store is operated by Kurenai Ton, and the exterior and interior of the store are more like an izakaya than a ramen shop. From the menu, I ordered the Taiwanese mixed noodles (970 yen). First, they served a glass of water in a jug, which was quite izakaya-like. The Taiwanese mixed noodles were served without much waiting, but even before mixing, a junky aroma filled the air. The thick noodles, minced meat seasoned with chili pepper and garlic, egg yolk, leeks, green onions, seaweed, and fish powder are mixed together and eaten. Yes, the taste is as junky as the smell suggests. The sauce, minced meat, egg yolk, fish powder, etc., all blend together in a chaotic flavor, and furthermore, the taste is extremely salty as if you can hear voices questioning if it's low-sodium. Also, as is common with mixed noodles in general, the taste remains the same from start to finish, making it monotonous. Somehow managed to finish it while Southern's songs endlessly played in the background, with my tongue tingling. As I left the restaurant, I thought I wouldn't visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I really like Taiwanese mixed noodles, but it's not often within my reach... I thought to myself. However, I found out that a new restaurant called "Nabi" opened in Gotanda Ginza. I took a break from work and visited the place. It truly lived up to its reputation as the original, authentic Taiwanese mixed noodles. I opted for a large serving, but the prices were a bit high, so maybe I'll stick with a regular size next time. I'd like to add garlic next time.

I visited a shop where Taiwan Mazesoba "Menya Hanabi" and Yakiton "Kurenai Ton" teamed up for the first time (at the Gotanda Ginza store). It is about a 1-minute walk from Tokyu Ikegami Line Gotanda Ginza Station. I had the Cheese Curry Taiwan (1,120 yen). [Noodles] The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles. I think slightly thicker noodles would be better. [Soup] As it is a mazesoba, there is no soup, but as the name suggests, the cheese, curry, and Taiwanese minced meat are perfectly fused, making it sticky yet easy to eat with chopsticks. It's also good to change the taste by adding kelp vinegar halfway through. [Toppings] Various toppings, including Taiwanese minced meat, cover the bowl, so you can't see the noodles at first. The Taiwanese minced meat is not extremely spicy, but it makes you sweat. The chopped garlic is also effective. The fish powder may not be necessary for curry mazesoba. In addition, chopped seaweed, chopped onions, egg yolk, chopped green onions, and mizuna were included. It seems that you can eat mazesoba both day and night. Thank you for the meal.

The original Taiwanese mixed noodles at Hanabi, which opened as a dual shop at the Red Tondo Goten Ginza store, is a must-try. I visited around 1 pm. I had my temperature checked and sanitized my hands at the entrance as per the staff's instructions, then I was seated at an available table. I ordered the Taiwanese mixed noodles with medium spiciness and garlic, costing 970 yen including tax. It arrived in less than 10 minutes. The noodles, slightly thick, were warm and freshly boiled, with a special soy sauce-based sauce already poured over them. The portion was around 200 grams. On top were Taiwanese minced meat, chives, green onions, chopped seaweed, fish powder, garlic, and a raw egg yolk in the center. I lifted the noodles from the bottom of the bowl and mixed them well. The dish had a good kick from the red pepper, garlic, and fish powder. I tried adding vinegar with kelp for a different taste, but it didn't change much. Don't forget to ask for the free extra rice.

For dinner, I decided to have mixed noodles at Hanabi Togoshi Ginza store. I used the opening commemorative coupon and ordered the Taiwan mixed noodles (500 yen). It's for takeout only, so I brought it home and ate it. Even though it's only available for takeout, it's a great deal to get this mixed noodles for 500 yen. The coupon is valid until March, so I would like to visit again.

Hello, this is Sapiio. New store information for the original Taiwanese mixed noodles from Togoshi Ginza, located in Takahata, Aichi Prefecture! This new store is the birthplace of Taiwanese mixed noodles, with its main store in Takahata. It is located near Togoshi Ginza station. The location attracts a large number of housewives and others who usually use Togoshi Ginza. It seems like the store is specialized in takeout. The takeout customers are mainly housewives, while the inside of the store is filled with men. It is a clear picture. They are promoting the store by distributing flyers on the main street. Just like the main store, Southern All Stars music is playing inside the store. I have only been to the main store, so I didn't know that even the branch stores play Southern All Stars music. When you enter the store, you need to order verbally and pay in advance. Let's go for the default Taiwanese mixed noodles in a large serving. It costs 1190 yen for a large serving, which is quite expensive. There are around 3 staff members in the kitchen and 3 in the hall. I fell in love with a young girl in charge of the hall, who is totally my type. It's funny that the girl has the same name as another Taiwanese mixed noodles dish. As for the actual food, the large serving is indeed voluminous. It may be hard to tell from the photos, but the bowl is big. I wish my bowl was like that too. First, let's mix the noodles! The noodles seemed thinner than the main store, but it might be just my imagination. The flat, high-water content noodles are boiled to be chewy and soft, coated generously with Taiwanese sauce and minced meat. The spiciness is moderate, providing a decent kick. Even without any spice tolerance, there is still some heat. The dish is like a carnival of ingredients such as chives, garlic, fish powder, seaweed, etc. Adding garlic gives a nice punch! Due to the large serving, it gets a bit boring towards the end. I added kelp vinegar to change the taste and asked the cute girl for "rice refill" at the right moment. We talked a little, and her simple way of speaking made me fall for her. I finished the rice refill with style! The rice refill is indeed the star of Taiwanese mixed noodles. I was escorted by the girl outside the store, saying "Please come again." I'm not someone who revisits places often, but with another purpose in mind, I might end up coming back. Next time, I'll bring a note with my contact information... Thank you for the meal.