It's been a while since I visited. Inside the store, there is a notice about the 21st anniversary of the opening. Thank you for serving delicious tsukemen for a long time. I am the one who feels grateful. Let's keep up the good work for 30, 40 years and beyond, Menraku (^ ^)

This time, I visited a tsukemen (dipping noodles) restaurant called Menraku in Ome City. I arrived around 11:50 and there were a few customers waiting outside. I got inside in about 10 minutes and sat at the counter to check the menu. Since this place specializes in tsukemen, I ordered the special tsukemen with extra noodles (1,000 yen). The dish arrived about 5 minutes later. The dipping sauce was filled with toppings, making it hard to dip the noodles in. The flavor was a mix of sweetness and acidity, typical of Marunaga-style tsukemen. The thinly sliced chashu was also in Marunaga style. The familiar taste was comforting and delicious. I finished it in no time. It was a great meal.

[Order] Vegetables added 900 yen, Extra-large portion 200 yen, Total 1100 yen. [Atmosphere, feelings] I came in thinking it might be empty due to the rain from the typhoon. Rainy days are indeed a good time to visit ^_^ [Interior] The restaurant is always clean and hygienic. [Staff] The staff member who greeted me at the entrance was polite as always. [Tabletop] Salt, pepper, chili flakes. [Food] Maybe the extra-large portion was a bit too much ( ^ω^ ) [Overall impression] Will definitely come back again.

I visited a ramen shop in Ome City, Tokyo. I ordered ramen with seasoned egg as a topping. I chose tsukemen as my main dish and added toppings like sliced chashu and naruto. The noodles were smooth and easy to eat. It was worth the trip.

Sugar and vinegar, sweet, spicy, and sour flavors make up the so-called "Maruchou" style of fish and animal-based dipping noodles that have been enjoyed by people of all ages for many years, despite being considered outdated in today's dipping noodle scene. I also occasionally feel the urge to eat it once a year. I learned from the evening news feature that there is a Maruchou-style restaurant in the quiet town of Ome. It is quite a walk from the station, but not too far to walk, tucked behind a supermarket in a quiet residential area. The weekend hours are continuous and the restaurant blends in with the nature of Ome. I was able to enter without waiting in line around 4 p.m. The menu showed that they only serve dipping noodles, no ramen - a true dipping noodle specialty shop. I always go for the large portion, but for some reason, I naturally blurted out "extra large" this time, which was quite a challenge. Initially, I wanted to order with a flavored egg, but they said they were out of eggs and offered vegetable toppings instead, which was fine with me. The overflowing appearance from the blue bowl was full of power, and the figure reflected in the setting sun through the window was quite melancholic. The regular portion was 260g, and the extra large portion was double that, so it must have been over 500g - imagine it for yourself. The ratio of cabbage to bean sprouts was in favor of the latter, and there was no need to worry about the dipping sauce being diluted. The crunchy vegetables were incredibly pleasant and essential to balance the sweet, spicy, and sour flavors, paired with the thick noodles that resembled Chinese noodles or udon. I couldn't stop eating. Finally, the soup poured directly from the ladle by the landlady ensured a safe return for my stomach. The bill was surprisingly only one 1,000 yen bill and one 100 yen coin.

Popular restaurant in Ome, "Tsukemenya Menraku". It is a long-established shop that has been in business for 21 years and is inspired by "Marunaga Mejiro Store". This is my first visit to "Menraku", but I have previously visited "Tsukemen Menkichi" in Iruma, which also originated from "Menraku" in 2018. According to the owner of "Menkichi", the owner of "Menraku" used to work at "Mejimaru (Marunaga Mejiro Store)". The restaurant is located about a 12-minute walk from Kawabe Station, across the street from "Super Ozam". There are parking spaces for 7 cars, with 3 in front of the shop and 4 further away. They mainly offer toppings on tsukemen with rice dishes, with the following options: - Tsukemen: 800 yen - Special Tsukemen: 900 yen (larger portion) - Char Siu Tsukemen: 1100 yen - Wild Reed Tsukemen: 900 yen You can choose regular (260g), large (1.5x portion for an additional 100 yen), or extra-large (2.0x portion for an additional 200 yen). The interior of the restaurant has 6 counter seats and 3 tables for 4 people, with 4 staff members. Even on weekdays, there may be a line, but they take orders while you wait and prepare the food quickly, serving about 8 dishes at a time. I ordered the Special Tsukemen for 900 yen and when asked if I was okay with spiciness and vinegar, I replied that I was. For an additional 100 yen, you get more toppings, and the dipping sauce is already filled with toppings. The noodles are firm and have a strong texture, typical of the delicious homemade noodles from the "Marunaga" style. The dipping sauce is not too much, and when you dip the noodles in, they don't get fully soaked. You need to press the noodles into the sauce to coat them. The first surprise is that the dipping sauce is quite warm from the beginning. It has a strong spiciness that can make you cough, along with a sweet and sour taste with the right amount of vinegar. There is also pepper in it, making the flavor intense and spicy. It may be surprising at first with its warmth and punch, but once you understand it, you will be captivated by its deliciousness. The focus is not on enjoying the broth but on how to eat the noodles deliciously with the dipping sauce. The toppings include sliced char siu, bamboo shoots, naruto fish cake, and green onions. These are important items to enhance the noodle-eating experience, especially the char siu, which releases a meaty flavor when chewed. Lastly, you can ask the staff to add soup to your remaining dipping sauce. This adds a comforting broth flavor, but your lips may still tingle from the spiciness. When I tried the disciple's "Menkichi" in 2018, the tsukemen had a hot and flavorful dipping sauce, so I wonder if "Menraku" has gradually changed to its current composition. It can be described as a boldly classic junk tsukemen with addictive qualities.

Visited around 10:50 am on a weekday. There were already about 7 people in line. By the time the store opened at 11:30 am, there were about 20 people in line. Upon entering, orders are taken verbally and payment is made after eating. The food is served quickly inside the restaurant. The noodles are filling and the dipping sauce is delicious with plenty of toppings. The taste is similar to Marunaga's, but personally, I prefer this one. With delicious food, the potential for long lines for tsukemen is limitless no matter where it is.

The tangy sweet and salty soy dipping sauce with a hint of spiciness makes the chopsticks move. This post serves as a memo with a rating of how delicious I found the restaurant to be, along with a brief comment, so that I don't forget the taste. Please note that the rating is based on my personal feelings, which may be influenced by my physical condition and emotions.

Visited a ramen shop in Ome and ordered the Special Tsukemen (large size). The noodles were smooth and easy to eat. The dipping sauce had a perfect balance of sourness, spiciness, and umami. If you're not a fan of sourness and spiciness, this might not be for you. Since it was a special, there were plenty of toppings in the dipping sauce. Don't forget to add the soup at the end. Surprisingly, there was more noodles than it looked like.

When it comes to tsukemen, the classic choice is seafood-based, but this place offers a nostalgic sour and spicy version! The chopped naruto and chashu in the rich dipping sauce, paired with smooth noodles, are incredibly delicious. You don't see this type of tsukemen often nowadays, but sometimes you just crave this unique flavor.

I went to the restaurant after a long time, but it's far so I don't go often. I always used to order the chashu ramen with extra meat, but this time the dipping sauce wasn't very warm, and the taste wasn't as delicious as I remembered. I might go back again if I have the chance.

Tsukesoba restaurant Menraku, Special Tsukesoba (without spiciness) for 900 yen + Mini Buta Mayo Don (pork rice bowl) for 300 yen. This was my third visit, and I arrived around 11 am in the morning. The line was getting longer, so they opened earlier than the usual opening time. This time, I ordered the Special Tsukesoba without spiciness but with acidity (although I intended to order it without acidity, it was a mistake). When you order the special tsukesoba, you get a generous amount of toppings, although not exactly double, it feels like a good deal. The toppings included chopped chashu and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), which were easy to eat with the noodles. Despite accidentally ordering it with acidity, the tsuke broth without spiciness turned out surprisingly well, maintaining its flavor until the end. I finished by mixing the remaining broth with soup and enjoyed the flavor of the bonito flakes until the last drop. Once again, I had a delicious meal.

I had heard about this place before, and finally got the chance to visit. It seems like a branch or inspiration from Marunaga? When I arrived around 1pm, there were about 10 customers in front of me, showing that it's a popular place. I ordered the Special Tsukemen for ¥900 with an extra large portion for ¥100 and added Char Siu for ¥300. It took about 20 minutes to get inside the restaurant. Once seated, the food was served in less than 10 minutes, which was fast! The noodles were smooth and had a great texture. By the time I finished eating, I felt full, but while eating, I had plenty of room (laughs). It gets a bit salty towards the end, but the Char Siu was delicious. It's tastier than Marunaga, with less saltiness and more to my liking. This is a popular spot in Ome. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the "Special Tsukemen" for ¥900 (with 220g of noodles, without green onions or spiciness) for the first time in a while. There were a lot of toppings, but I realized that I prefer regular tsukemen with fewer toppings. If I were to order the Special Tsukemen again, I would go for vegetable toppings. The taste was consistently delicious. Thank you as always! Itadakimasu!

It's been a long time since I visited this place. When I arrived early to line up before opening, all the tables were already full. I realized once again that this is a popular spot. I debated whether to get the large size, but decided on the regular size since it's already 260g. The soup with the perfect balance of spiciness and acidity was delicious as always. I asked for a soup refill and finished every last drop.

Tsukesoba (without green onions, without spiciness, 220g of noodles) I seriously ate too much lol. The best ramen I've had this year! It's seriously addicting! It's near my workplace so I always line up, but they serve quickly! Let's line up together! They also offer takeout, so I'll try that next time. Thank you for the meal!

Tsukesoba restaurant Menraku - Special Tsukesoba (without spiciness and sourness) for 900 yen + Mini Mentai Don (mentaiko rice bowl) for 300 yen. This was my second visit. I arrived around 7 pm, and there were 2 groups (2 people and 1 person) waiting before me. After about 5 minutes, the staff confirmed the number of people and took our orders. It took less than 10 minutes for us to enter the restaurant, and another 5 minutes for our food to be served. This time, I ordered the special tsukesoba without spiciness and sourness, and a mini mentai don. Last time, I had it with the default spiciness and sourness, but it was too overpowering, so I wanted to taste the tsukejiru (dipping sauce) in its original state. Instead, I covered the spiciness with the mentai don. The tsukejiru without the extra stimulation allowed the flavors of the soup, chashu, and rich soy sauce to shine through, highlighting its quality. The aroma of the bonito flakes outside the store can also be savored better. The wavy medium noodles are delicious on their own, but when combined with the tsukejiru, the taste becomes exceptional. As for the mentai don, it may not look as voluminous as the pork mayo don, but when mixed with chopped seaweed and green onions, it makes for a satisfying ending dish. I finished by asking for soup refills with the tsukejiru. Once again, I enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

Tsukesoba restaurant Menraku - Special Tsukesoba 900 yen + Pork Mayo Donburi (mini) 300 yen With a history of over 20 years since its opening, this is a longstanding tsukesoba shop in Ome. The aroma of shaved bonito flakes wafts outside the shop. Inside, there are three 4-seater tables on the left and a row of counter seats on the right. The menu is based on tsukesoba, with different toppings available. They also offer rice dishes such as the Pork Mayo Donburi with char siu, white negi, and mayonnaise, as well as the Mentai Donburi with mentaiko instead of char siu, available in mini and full sizes. This was my first visit, and I ordered the Special Tsukesoba with extra toppings and the mini Pork Mayo Donburi. The dishes were served surprisingly quickly, which was nice. The tsuke broth is soy sauce-based with a strong acidity and spiciness, making it quite rich in flavor. However, the subtle bonito flavor I sensed outside the shop was not as prominent in the broth. I think reducing the spiciness and acidity would allow the bonito flakes to stand out more. The tsuke broth comes with thinly sliced char siu, naruto, and normal-sized menma. Opting for the Special Tsukesoba means the bowl is filled with plenty of toppings. The noodles are medium-thick and homemade, with a smooth and chewy texture that brings out the flavor of the wheat. The Pork Mayo Donburi also features diced char siu and several slices of char siu the size of a 500 yen coin. After finishing the noodles, I had the tsuke broth turned into soup and finished it all. I enjoyed the meal, thank you for the delicious food.

The noodles are not served in a thick, fish or meat-based broth, but in a light and tangy soup with a hint of spiciness. The noodles are accompanied by toppings like chashu and menma, making it incredibly delicious. For an extra 100 yen, you can upgrade to the special tsukemen. The mini pork mayo rice bowl is also tasty. The remaining soup can be enjoyed as a side soup at the end of the meal.

This is a station I don't usually go to, but I found it while looking for somewhere to see the azaleas and eat. It was lunchtime and there were a few people waiting, so my expectations were high! I ordered the tsukemen with seasoned egg. The noodles were medium thickness and had a smooth texture with a nice chewiness. The dipping sauce was spicy and tangy, stimulating the appetite. They only accepted cash payment!

I'm happy that this place is open all weekend. No matter how many times I eat here, I'm always satisfied with the meal. It's inspired by Marunaga Mejiro. It's quite rare to be able to eat that Marunaga-style tsukemen in Ome. It's understandable that there's always a line. This time, I had the special tsukemen. The taste of the chashu is just amazing. I ordered it without spiciness for the first time, and it was great. The cheerful staff also make the experience enjoyable, and the food delicious. This restaurant is definitely one of my top choices, and I want to visit at least once a week.