When people hear of Ramen, most times they think of ichiban or Mr. Noodles or some other brand of quick fix instant soup.
Shiki Menya is nothing of the sort. One of Calgary's hottest new spots to eat, the approach to fresh food, laid back atmosphere, friendly staff and stunning presentation really captures the attention of any who have had the pleasure to check it out.
The design of the interior is, in a word, fresh. The open concept ceiling, concrete finish floor, unique lighting, the amazing scent of the grill gives an immediate impact to its patrons.
Located in the heart of Bridgeland, the location is easy to get to and parking is available either in front, or the side streets as well.
The menu is full of a tasty variety of Ramen, as well as some side dishes. If you have a chance, the Char Siu Tacos topped with pineapple salad is absolutely delicious, and coming in at just $7, it is a must have on the side before the main course.
Then of course, comes the noodles. You have your choice with traditional Tonkatsu Classic, Chili Goma, and last but not least, my personal favourite, the Miso Classic.
The Miso classic is ripe with flavour, it comes topped with fresh spring garden greens, onion, bamboo shoots, and a soft boiled egg that adds an exceptional boost to the presentation. The grilled pieces of pork (Char Siu) add an intense aroma and amazing taste to an already intense dish.
You also have your choice of the 'New School' bowls', which consist of the Tonkatsu black, the Kara Miso Garlic, and the highly popular and in demand, Goma Mazamen. A low broth Ramen dish, this one is all presentation and fresh flavour. See the full menu here
Ranging from $12-$14 for the Ramen bowls, the menu is fairly priced giving the public a fresh lunch option that gives you fine a dining feeling, without the steep price tag that is sometimes attached.
Shiki Menya's doors open at 11am Monday through Saturday (closed on Sundays) and remain open until they run out of the 150 daily limit of bowls. On busier days, they can be closed just before 2PM, so make sure to get there early.
When asked about why there is a limit to the amount served, chef Koki Aihara commented:
"We're all about keeping it fresh. We focus on the quality of the food to make sure its always the best it can possibly be. This keeps people coming back"
When it comes to new chic establishments that you can really enjoy revisiting, Shiki Menya is a leader of the pack. Setting the bar for dining in, we're looking forward to having this incredible new addition to the Calgary restaurant scene stick around for years to come. Once you've had a taste, I'm sure you will agree.
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