The hugely satisfying limited menu and hidden menu of Namba “Chinese Noodle Marutake”

For today’s lunch, I went to “Chinese Noodle Marutake”, in Namba.
For the first time in a while, I had the “Marutake Soba”（800Yen）, which sells out in a short time every day.
It’s a hugely popular dish – pork bone and soy-based, Wakayama-style noodle soup – and it’s easy to see why it’s so popular when you try it.

The lovely, thick soup…

(゜Д゜)Yummy!(゜Д゜)Yummy!

Delicious!
This soup perfectly balances the deep and rich umami of pork bones with the refreshing clarity of soy sauce!

The slightly thick noodles…

(゜Д゜)Yummy!(゜Д゜)Yummy!

The springy noodles soak up the soup really well!

The beautifully presented roast pork fillet…

(゜Д゜)Yummy!(゜Д゜)Yummy!

The roast pork fillet has the perfect texture, and exudes more flavor the more you chew!
Eating this makes you want to have a beer to go with it. （＾＾

My other item for today is from the hidden menu – bamboo shoot (‘Menma’) bowl – which is just 300Yen!
Even though it’s not written on the menu, the chefs will gladly make it if you order it.
It seems unlikely until you eat it. （＾＾

Hidden under the large amount of bamboo shoots, there is plenty of roast pork off-cuts. It’s topped with an egg, so before you eat it, give it a good stir to mix all the flavors together…

(゜Д゜)Yummy!(゜Д゜)Yummy!

The combination of flavors – the exquisitely seasoned bamboo shoots, the rich roast pork, and the egg – come together in a dish that is too good for words!
And given the substantial amount you get, 300 yen is an absolute steal!

Next to the cash register is a collection box.

Though there may not be a line down the street, inside the shop is busy as always!
It appears there are more hidden dishes, so I’m definitely going back! （＾＾