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