#MazeCraze: Cool 2 for 1 Mazesoba Deal at Menya Kokoro

Two sumptuous bowls of authentic Tokyo-style Mazesoba for the price of one? Believe it. Simply order one of three new Okonomiyaki offerings at Menya Kokoro and get your second Mazesoba for free. Sounds like a deal? You bet...

It's an offer you simply can't pass up. Menya Kokoro serves up a tempting 2 for 1 Mazesoba deal for its specialty "brothless ramen" at its branches in The Podium and Uptown Mall in BGC to support the launch of its newest Okonomiyaki offerings. Curious? Then read on...

Located at the Fifth Level of The Podium in Ortigas, Menya Kokoro serves what many consider the best mazesoba in Japan. Created by Chef Takuma Ishikawa back in 2013, Menya Kokoro remains the only specialty noodle shop dedicated to the traditional Japanese brothless ramen with thick and chewy multi-grain soba noodles finished with a variety of fresh toppings (more on Menya Kokoro on my very first post #TokyosNumber1Mazesoba: Prepare for a New Ramen Experience by Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba from way back in 2019). And if you love their mazesoba, you can now indulge in two bowls for the price of one. 

How? Easy. Just order up their new specialty Okonomiyaki and you get two bowls of your choice from the roster of award-winning mazesoba creations at Menya Kokoro for the price of one. Now that's a deal...

Inside Menya Kokoro, the orders are prepped at the busy kitchen as guests arrived for the lunch service...

...with several batches dispatched with both efficiency and precision. Like a choreographed performance, the kitchen becomes a blur of activity as bowl after bowl of the specialty mazesoba creations are churned out and served fresh and hot at its flavorful peak. 

At your table, the essential condiments of Kombu Vinegar, Chili Oil and Togarashi are ready to complete your sumptuous and authentic mazesoba experience at Menya Kokoro. 

But first, the new Okonomiyaki (P 275) offerings at Menya Kokoro are served. Available in Beef, Prawns and Pork variants, the hearty Japanese pancakes with its lavish medley of fresh and savory toppings hits all the right notes in a delectable weave of textural contrasts and flavors with every bite. 

Each new Okonomiyaki variant delivers distinct flavors, from the briny sweetness of the succulent prawns, the subtle sweetness of the pork and the bold savory richness of the beef. It's a welcome addition to the long list of izakaya inspired sides at Menya Kokoro to complement their current and existing line up that includes Gyoza, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Japanese Sausages, Agedashi Tofu, Sukiyaki, Beef Yakiniku, and Salmon Belly Tempura. 

Once you order your Okonomiyaki, you can now enjoy two bowls of authentic mazesoba for the price of one at Menya Kokoro. Everyone has a particular favorite at Menya Kokoro, here's mine...

The original Tokyo Mazesoba (P 350) is what started it all for Chef Takuma Ishikawa leading to the acclaimed distinction of Menya Kokoro as the best mazesoba just a year after it opened in Japan more than a decade ago. Topped with mildly spicy savory minced pork, fresh chives, green onions, seaweed flakes, fresh minced garlic and grinded saba fish capped by a perfectly poached egg on thick, chewy soba noodles, the intricate play on flavors and textures drapes the palate with layer upon layer of deep flavorful bursts. It's the perfect introduction to the unique and hearty mazesoba style of Japanese noodles. 

For your second bowl, consider the following equally tempting mazesoba options at Menya Kokoro like the Super Ebi (P 550) with two large succulent prawns, baby shrimps and fish roe added to the flavorful mix for a lingering briny sweetness. An elegant seafood option, the aptly named Super Ebi delivers fresh and clean notes for a refreshing mazesoba experience at Menya Kokoro. 

The savory Zenbu (P 470) with slow-braised pork chashu, savory and spicy minced pork, fresh chives, bamboo shoots, seaweed, minced garlic, green onions, grinded saba fish and poached egg offers a solid and savory combo of flavors...

...while the Unagi (P 590) brings an elegantly refined richness with the delicate and fragrant smoky hints of buttery eel that melts in your mouth with each bite. This one is high up on my list of personal picks. 

if you prefer the deep, earthy and nutty notes of mushrooms, the Truffle (P 590) is the perfect choice. And that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Menya Kokoro offers eleven savory variants of mazesoba from Tantan, Curry, Beef, Aburi Chashu, Spicy and even Vegan options. 

With so many tempting mazesoba creations to choose from, the 2 for 1 Mazesoba deal at Menya Kokoro is just what you need to indulge and satisfy all your cravings for noods. 

Pair your two bowls of mazesoba for the price of one with one of three new Okonomiyaki variants for a complete and sumptuous feast at Menya Kokoro. And that's how you do it for the ultimate mazesoba experience at Menya Kokoro. 

Noodles have always been part of the culinary mainstream, and Japanese ramen in particular remains an enduring and popular option in the local restaurant scene. But it's always refreshing to experience new expressions of the traditional staple rendered in different ways to widen your palate. 

At Menya Kokoro, you can experience and rediscover a whole new way of enjoying noodles. Paired with the new Okonomiyaki, indulge in a double dose of pure mazesoba goodness with the cool 2 for 1 Mazesoba deal at Menya Kokoro...

Menya Kokoro is located at the 5th Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/menyakokoroph/ for more information and updates or call 277586493 for inquiries. 

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