01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Dipping thick, straight noodles into a concentrated broth and squeezing fresh sudachi citrus over them mid-meal for a refreshing acidity, the signature tsukemen at Mentoku Nidaime Tsujita Kojimachi (めん徳 二代目 つじ田 麹町店) is built with an enjoyable sequence of flavors as you eat. The soup layers deep pork bone richness with savory seafood notes while finishing clean, clinging well to the smooth noodles. The standard tsukemen is served with chashu pork, sudachi, nori seaweed, menma bamboo shoots, and green onion, and diners can scale their toppings to match their appetite with choices like Ajitama Tsukemen with a seasoned boiled egg, or the generously loaded Nidaime Tsukemen and Tokusei Nidaime Tsukemen.
Beyond tsukemen, the hot broth of the classic ramen is a comforting choice for anyone wanting a steaming bowl of soup. Medium-thick noodles swim in a harmonious broth blending aromatic dried sardines and fish flakes with creamy pork bone stock, neatly accented by tender pork loin chashu and crisp menma. Adding tabletop black pepper or kuro-shichimi spice partway through introduces the refreshing heat of sansho pepper, lending the bowl a distinct edge right through to the last sip.
Side dishes such as chashu rice and rice topped with a raw local chicken egg offer substantial pairings for those looking to round out their meal. Inside, the compact layout focuses around counter seating, making it an approachable stop for a solo lunch or an evening dinner after work in Hirakawacho. Payment is cash only, so carrying coins or paper currency ahead of time is recommended.
