Akihabara Taiwanese Mazesoba Menya Haruka, sister store of the original Nagoya store Hanabi

Have you heard of Taiwanese mazesoba?
This is a dry noodle dish with thick noodles topped with punchy spicy ingredients called Taiwanese mince!
I heard that there is a sister restaurant of the original Taiwanese mazesoba restaurant called "Menya Haruka" in Akihabara, so I'll be doing a food review here.

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Taiwanese Mazesoba Menya Haruka is a popular restaurant located along Akihabara Chuo Dori

Menya Haruka is near Sofmap. Getting there is super easy!

The directions from Akihabara Station to Menya Haruka are quite easy to follow.
For readers who are somewhat familiar with the geography of Akihabara,Sofmap Akiba PC and Digital StoreIf I say it's near, you probably get the idea.

For those who aren't familiar with Akihabara, here's an explanation!
First, from Akihabara Station, head towards Akihabara Chuo-dori, and when you reach Chuo-dori, turn right.
Menya Haruka is located across from the station, so cross Chuo-dori when the traffic light turns green.
It's about a three-minute walk,SofmapYou will see a building with a large blue sign.
You should be able to see the Menya Haruka sign one store behind Sofmap!

The address and opening hours are as follows:
*At the time of writing, Tokyo has issued a special measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so business hours may be subject to change.

Taiwanese Mazesoba Originating from Nagoya (Note) It is not said to have originated in Taiwan

Some readers may have assumed that since it is called Taiwanese Mazesoba, it must have originated in Taiwan.
However…

It actually originated in Nagoya!!!

It definitely originated in Japan...
The reason why it is called Taiwanese Mazesoba is,Taiwanese minceThis is because it is topped with minced meat called "" seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, red chili peppers, etc.
By the way, Taiwanese mince meat also originated in Nagoya, but it was originally created by a Nagoya chef who adapted Taiwanese cuisine, so it is said to essentially have a Taiwanese flavor.

Along with Taiwan ramen, which was created in a similar way, it has now become famous as one of Nagoya's most representative dishes.

Sister store of the original Taiwanese mazesoba "Menya Hanabi"

Menya Haruka, a sister restaurant of Menya Hanabi, the creator of Taiwanese mazesoba, is a popular restaurant that often has long queues.
However, even when passing by, it is rare to see the usual lines that are common at popular restaurants.
This is because Menya Haruka is located underground, and there is a long line of people waiting at the stairs leading to the basement.

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As you can see from the outside, you often can't see the queue on the stairs inside, so be prepared to wait in line.
By the way, I went there around 12 o'clock on a Saturday, and the wait time was about 25 minutes!

There is a menu posted on the wall of the stairs, so think about what you want to eat while you wait in line.
↑These are the five most popular menu items.

↑Otokoyama Taiwanese Mazesoba is a hearty dish. Recommended for big eaters!

↑By the way, students can get a large portion for free!

Try the punchy Taiwanese mazesoba!

Once you've queued up and arrived in front of the store, a staff member will guide you to purchase a meal ticket!
When you buy your meal ticket and hand it to the waiter, you will be asked if you would like garlic, so be sure to let them know your preference.
Haruka's menu is heavy on garlic, so if you have plans to meet someone afterwards, it might be best to skip it.
This time, we will introduce three types of menu items, including side dishes!

The classic of classics! Taiwanese Mazesoba

First, let's introduce the classic Taiwanese Mazesoba (880 yen)!
If you don't know what to do, try this!

When you mix the Taiwanese minced meat and seasonings well, the spicy flavor and chewy texture of the thick noodles will fill your mouth.
The seasonings, such as green onions and garlic, are also quite effective, giving the dish a powerful and energizing taste.

If you like chunky meat, then you're in luck!

Kimista (980 yen) contains blocks of pork instead of minced meat, allowing you to enjoy the texture of chunks of meat!
Regular Taiwanese mazesoba doesn't contain any pork-like meat,"I want to eat meat!"I recommend this to people like this!
Because the amount of condiments and Taiwanese minced meat is small, it has less punch than regular Taiwanese mazesoba and has a slightly mellower finish.

When you want a hearty meal, try the fatty back rice.

If you're feeling hungry, we recommend the Abura-meshi (300 yen)!!

This is junk food!!

Plenty of back fat, garlic, and green onions! This side dish packs a powerful punch!
As it looks, it's quite filling, so make sure you eat it when your stomach is in good condition.

If you have any sauce left over, ask for more rice!

Once you've finished eating all the noodles, there should be some sauce left in the bowl.
In that case, ask for more rice!
What a palm-sized bowl of rice!FreeThey will post it.
You can even mix the remaining sauce with rice and eat it!

If you want to eat something hearty in Akihabara, head to Menya Haruka!

What do you think?
Menya Haruka is a sister restaurant of the original Taiwanese mazesoba restaurant, and is a place that will not only satisfy your hunger but also provide great flavor!
However, the food was punchy and had a strong garlic flavor, so I felt it wasn't the type of restaurant that I would recommend to everyone.
However, there is no doubt that this is the type of restaurant that I, at least, love!
For students, this is probably the perfect place to eat your fill.

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