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Notes from the ramen counter.

Short reads on the dishes and details that make Menya Chinatown a steady stop for ramen, sets, curry, and sides in Haymarket.

Ramen with rice bowl and salad set at Menya Chinatown

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Choosing Your Bowl

Shoyu, miso, salt, tonkotsu, chicken soup, soba, and udon give every visit a clear path.

Start with the broth and noodle style you want, then build from there: classic Menya ramen, garlic ramen, tori kara-age ramen, teriyaki wagyu beef ramen, tsuke men, soba, or udon.

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The Set Meal Appeal

Ramen, sides, and rice bowls make the set menu a generous way to eat at Menya Chinatown.

Our set meals bring together ramen, side dishes, and mini rice bowls so guests can turn a noodle craving into a complete meal.

Pair a bowl with gyoza, takoyaki, curry, or a rice bowl when you want more than a quick noodle stop.

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Why Rich Broth Keeps Regulars Coming Back

A closer look at the ramen bowls that make Menya Chinatown a repeat stop in Haymarket.

Our ramen starts with the comfort people come back for: rich broth, springy noodles, pork or chicken soup choices, and classic toppings like egg, nori, bamboo shoots, and spring onion.

Whether you lean toward tonkotsu shoyu, miso, or a garlic-forward bowl, the menu is built for quick lunches, steady dinners, and cravings that need a proper bowl.