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Kishimoto Mendo
Rich, comforting Tonkotsu ramen
As a long time fan of Menya Rui, I’ve been hyped to try Kishimoto Mendo ever since it was announced. Kishimoto Mendo is the new Tonkotsu-style ramen concept from the chef-owner of Menya Rui. Tonkotsu is my favorite style of ramen, so although the Shoyu at Menya Rui is fantastic, I wasn’t fully satisfied with the STL ramen scene.
We ended up going to Kishimoto Mendo during opening weekend, and it’s the best Tonkotsu ramen I’ve ever had, and I’ve had several across San Diego and Chicago (haven’t been to Tokyo yet, sadly). I really respect that the owner, Steven Pursley, delayed the opening until he was sure that the soup was up to his personal standards. We’ve been a few times and it’s been a complete 10/10 every time.
The wings are also good, though I prefer the karaage (fried chicken) at Menya Rui.
The pork broth is rich, flavorful, and comforting. The ramen shop vibes in the restaurant are great, and I love that it has twice as much seating as Menya Rui.
I highly recommend stopping by and getting the classic Tonkotsu ramen, and I would put Kishimoto Mendo on my list of “must try” restaurants in St. Louis.
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