“I want to make ramen that will be loved for 100 years.” "Ramen that will be talked about for 100 years." "I'm sure I can make it." Born in Kagoshima, this wish has crossed the seas and won the ramen contest in New York for the second time. However, their dreams do not end. Their challenge never ends. The ramen, which has been improved and improved, continues to evolve. Complex soup making. handmade noodles. A passionate craftsman's soul. Please watch until the end to see how to make the ultimate ramen! Menya Jiro Kokura opened in August 2022. The head office is located in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is famous for its ramen that won the ramen contest in New York twice in a row. Mr. Kawazoe, head chef. Originally, I’ve worked a western food. I did it all. Italian food and an izakaya. In the case of ramen, there is nothing correct answer. Whether it's pork bones, salt, miso, or soy sauce. There are many ways to do it. That's interesting. Noodle room. He will make noodles. Measure out the kansui, salt, and flour. Menya Jiro uses a blend of 3 types of wheat flour and does not use any preservatives or preservatives. Temperature and humidity control are essential for noodle making. and moisture content. The discerning eye of craftsmen eliminates blurring in the finish. He's going to do the weighing perfectly and add water. While checking the finish of the flour, loosen the lumps. First, the first piece of dough is ready. Cut this dough in two and set again. and press it. The two pieces of dough are pressed together, making the noodles stronger. Repeating this process will give it a chewy texture. Noodle cutting. The ramen of Menya Jiro is characterized by medium-thick noodles. On this day, the first snow fell in Kokura. Mr. Watanabe, the store manager. It's so hot. Making soup at Menya Jiro is very complicated. The soup is a combination of pork bones and chicken bones, and it took a lot of time. for Mr. Watanabe to master the the recipe, which involved making the broth over and over again . Strong and thin. Mix it up and make it. This is the one that has been cooked twice and this is the one that has been cooked five times. Mix the strongest and the thinnest together. Soup cooked for the first time. This is quite dense. Pork fist and spine. chicken bones. Cooking it 5 times will bring out the full flavor. 9 o'clock. The opening time is getting closer and closer. The preparation of char siu. staff also went to work. Ramen Standby. Originally I was at a chain ramen shop. Those two are the same. After that, there were times when we didn't work together. Then, the representative of our company asked me, "Would you like to open a store together?" I'm worried. I went to Ibusuki to eat ramen by myself. Trying to judge after eating ramen? That's right. It was a new challenge, so I really wanted to do it. But in the end, I thought I'd like to work with people I've met who I like. Totally delicious. including noodles. I got the impression that it was n't just that the char siu was delicious and the soup was delicious, but that it was a total delicious and relaxing taste. One day, all of this will be gone. Will all of this bean sprout be used in a day? You also have a lot of green onions. Open at 11:00 a.m. Today, let's get as many customers as possible to like Menya Jiro! And even just one fan is fine. Let your customers become your fans! I hope you have a great day today! Open! Customers will come soon after opening. Thank you for coming out in the cold! Mr. Okamoto, the representative, is in charge of boiling the noodles. Mr. Okamoto had a big decision to open the Menya Jiro Kokura store. The heat in the kitchen reaches its climax. There are several types of ramen at Menya Jiro. This red bowl is plain pork bones. A gentle taste of pork bones and chicken stock with the taste of onions. The light and odorless soup is one of the classic Kagoshima ramen. There is also a small size ramen for children. This is “Spicy Ramen” with a spicy taste. Spicy soup with an exquisite harmony of sweetness and entanglement, using several kinds of spices. It's enough to eat. The side menu is also substantial. Special curry. Fried Chicken. chinese dumpling. We are a group company, and my brother is the president of Fufu Ramen. My father founded "Fufu Ramen", I was there, and most of our members were there. By fate, I was able to come across this Ibusuki ramen called Menya Jiro. I thought that this gentle flavor would sell well in Kitakyushu. That's what got me started. I'm talking about my father. When my father went to Ibusuki for work, He happened to stop by Menya Jiro. He thought, ``This ramen might sell well in Kitakyushu,'' so on the spot, He said to the owner of the restaurant, ``I want to meet the owner of this restaurant.'' At that time, Mr. Amma, the owner, was in New York, so He asked to contact Mr Amma. It all started when my father met Mr. Amma in Shinbashi. Busyness has peaked. I also ordered ramen. Special charred pork bone ramen. Thick char siu. Soup based on burnt garlic. Deep taste. Menya Jiro's proud cup. After all, "It was delicious." I'm more than happy with that. The best thing is, "It was delicious." That's all. Mr. Watanabe was managing the soup even during lunch. Mr. Watanabe is the youngest among the employees while being the store manager. The dedication to work was impressive. he bring together all the staff with a broad perspective. He's dependable, and he's like a little brother. I've known him since he was in college. We've been together for 25 years. The taste is the same, but so is the service. This is important for restaurants. I want to grow there firmly. I have always been taught the importance of making customers happy. What made me even happier was when a staff who was working part-time and couldn't say hello at all said , "I'm glad I got to work here" when he graduated. Hearing that, I really felt that it was worth doing. Even now, we have a wide range of staff, from housewives to high school students, and I would like to continue to create a store that will make people feel glad to have come across our store. I think I've grown as well, so I'd be most happy if young people could feel that too. When customers say, "I'm fine" or "It was delicious," they think, "I did it!" The more successful experiences they have, the brighter their face will be. They would be happy if they could grow in work. I think it would be great if Menya Jiro could be on that stage. There are customers who drink soup like this instead of lotus root, and I think "Wow!" I'm so happy.
