menchanko-tei

new york, ny

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last week, jinny, CR and i decided to schedule a get-together. jinny, in her infinite foodie wisdom, chose menchanko-tei. on the morning of our lunch, i was chatting with my neighbor while waiting for the elevator. suddenly she said: "i am SO glad that menchanko-tei is back!" i was shocked! i told her that i was planning to go there for lunch that very afternoon. as we marvelled over the crazy coincidence, she recommended the cold noodles, which menchanko-tei only serves in the summer months.

and so of course i ordered the cold noodles. although neither icy nor spicy like naeng myun, it was still quite good. the chicken, shitake mushrooms, and omelet strips were excellent toppings. but the very flavorful broth was a little too soy-saucey for my tastes. i'll have to try the sesame noodles next time. warning: the dollop of paste on the bowl is extremely strong and sinus-clearing wasabi. yow.