Covid-19 Takeout - Menya Ultra (Clairemont)

On the first Sunday of this month; I managed to escape work at around 1030. I'd heard a bit about doing take-out from Menya Ultra (you can read FOY Jason's opinion in the comments of this post). I decided to call in my to go order right before I left work....they picked up on the first ring; I placed my order - they were giving away extra noodles for free! And was told to come pick my order up in 15 minutes! I was told that they didn't open for walk-up or online ordering apps until eleven, but took phone orders from 1030. I arrived, they had things nicely set-up, hand sanitizer right by the makeshift counter in the doorway. I was in and out in less than five minutes.

I got the tonkotsu chashu with a tamago.

This was probably the most well put together take-out I've had so far during the outbreak.

A couple of key points:

1 - Put the broth into a pot and get simmering....not boiling, simmering.

2 - Get another pot of about a quart-and-a-half of water up to a rapid boil

3 - Put noodles in a noodle strainer or colander

4 - About 2-3 minutes before serving place egg into broth

5 - Pour half the boiling water into the bowl you'll serve the ramen in.

6 - Pour the other half of the water over the noodles, quickly shake and drain well, separate noodles. No wants the dreaded "clump"; especially with nice, chewy noodles.

7 - Pour the hot water out of the now warmed bowl.

8 - Dip the chashu into the simmering broth quickly.

9 - Arrange the well drained noodles in the bowl and pour the broth over the noodles

10 - Arrange the rest of the bowl

11 - Eat!!!!

This was very good....and like Jason said: "I've been enjoying Menya takeout, I actually prefer it more than eating at the restaurant! Don't have to deal with waiting in line or checking in early." Thanks Jason!

And Menya has something called the "Stay Home Ramen Kit"; which is basically four orders of Ajitama Ramen, which might be worthwhile for a family or major "ramen heads".

Menya Ultra Ramen
8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

Comments

[kat]

nice!

[Kirk]

It was Kat!

[Jason]

Thanks for the shout out Kirk! We've started picking up the Stay Home kit and having it over a couple days since the noodles are uncooked and everything is already chilled.

[RedDevil]

Yum!

[Kirk]

I guess I need to try that out Jason!

It was very good RD!

[Som Tommy]

That looks delicious

[Kirk]

It's definitely worth a try ST!

[Soo]

Nicely organized!

[Janfrederick]

VERY cool! Sounds much better than the ramen "kit" I bought at the Don Quijote in Akihabara a couple months back. Though I must say, all things being relative, it was better than a cellophane "dime bag." ;)

[Kirk]

They seemed to be quite organized Soo!

I have no idea what a "dime bag" is Jan! ;o) You might want to give Menya a shot. Haven't been to the MM location, but my friends tell me they are also doing a good job.

[Sandy]

Got takeout from the Mira Mesa location, and the setup and packaging are similar to what you described. I tried to call while driving there, but ended up placing the order in-person. Still wasn't a long wait. We reheated the broth, but my daughter dumped everything in the bowl. Next time, we'll do more prep, following your instructions!

[Kirk]

That's good info on the MM location! Thanks Sandy!

[Kirbie]

We tried Menya take-out as well earlier this month and I also liked the organization. I also thought it was nice not having to wait in their usually long line. Kind of hoping they will continue to have take-out option later when they are fully reopened.

[Kirk]

I hope so too Kirbie, as this was quite good! Hope all is well and everyone in the household is in good health! Take care!