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Ramen Ron x Mōdan have the most swoon-worthy tsukemen set menu—for a limited time!

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<p>For ramen so good it has a cult following, there can only be <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramenron.ph/" target="_blank">Ramen Ron</a>, a tiny restaurant in Makati where legendary Japanese chef <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamura.ramenron/" target="_blank">Tamura Hiroyuki</a> celebrates ramen with authenticity and reverence for tradition. The restaurant itself is a contemporary, laid-back space where ramen aficionados and Japanese cuisine enthusiasts can unwind, relish in the flavors, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. </p><div></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f38363ed-db3a-4e92-b1a8-d1f11aed5469_portraits-6849.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ramen Ron&#x27;s Chef Tamura Hiroyuki<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron   </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Ramen Ron is and always will be your neighborhood ramen-ya. </p><p>But this month, Ramen Ron is stepping out of its comfort zone and doing something new. “I have known <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hosehorhe/" target="_blank">Jorge Mendez</a> for a long time. In many ways, I consider him family,” says owner <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amadofores/" target="_blank">Amado Forés</a>. ”We are so proud that not only has he made his restaurant, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modan.mnl/" target="_blank">Mōdan</a>, one of the best in Manila, but also Jorge is finally being acknowledged as one of best chefs in the Philippines that we always knew he was,” Amado continues. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3ee3d2a1-fb85-4846-83ff-f125fefc6c13_portraits-6895.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Chef Jorge Mendez of Mōdan<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>On <strong>August 18</strong>, Ramen Ron will introduce a new and exciting offering on their menu: the <strong>Ramen Ron x Mōdan Tsukemen Set</strong>. For a limited time only, Ramen Ron’s Chef Tamura is teaming up with Jorge Mendez of Mōdan. Together they have created this unique collaborative dish set, made up of two key components. The main component of the set is a Tori Gyokai Tsukemen. Served as a side dish of the set is a Karai Karaage with Tsukemono, </p><div><br/></div><p>“I think Chef Jorge is friendly, knowledgeable, and studious—a great person,” shares Chef Tamura Hiroyuki “This was the first time I made tsukemen, collaborating with another chef. It felt fresh and fun working with him.” </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7d87e229-5467-45f9-824a-753c9102f683_signature ramen-6901.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ramen Ron X Mōdan, an exciting collaboration<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/features/the-manila-hotel-cafe-ilang-ilang-west-visayan-buf/36112" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Western Visayan Cuisine Stars At The Manila Hotel Buffet</a></div><p>Introducing the Ramen Ron x Mōdan Tsukemen Set </p><p>The Ramen Ron x Mōdan Tsukemen Set features two of the most beloved Japanese dishes: Tsukemen and Karaage. </p><div><br/></div><p>Tori Gyokai Tsukemen, a hearty bowl of thick noodles is topped with succulent chashu pork, menma bamboo shoots, a ramen egg, and nori. The noodles are served with a rich and flavorful dipping broth of pork, ‘silky fowl’, and bonito with steamed gyoza. The rich broth gives the dish a deep and complex flavor, the bonito flakes add a touch of umami, while the menma bamboo shoots add a bit of crunch. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c7ea8d8-63a8-452d-953e-2f99a780a50d_signature ramen-6900.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Tori Gyokai Tsukemen<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/daf19d9f-f3bc-4b9f-8152-9477654d5ef9_signature ramen-6904.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Tsukemen is accompanied by this dipping broth<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>On the other hand, Karai Karaage with Tsukemono is a crispy and savory chicken bun stuffed with spicy fried chicken and Japanese pickles. The pickles add a refreshing crunch to the dish, while the karaage chicken is juicy and flavorful. The chicken is marinated in a blend of spices and then fried until golden brown. The tsukemono, also known as Japanese pickles, is a mixture of cucumber, daikon radish, and onions. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1b754596-a030-4d68-88d0-b2066b2a1936_signature ramen-6906.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Karai Karaage<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Together, these two dishes make for a delicious and well-balanced meal that everyone will enjoy! </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/features/3-under-the-radar-cult-worthy-fried-chicken-to-try/35870" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">3 Under-The-Radar Cult-Worthy Fried Chicken To Try Now</a></div><div><strong>How to indulge in Tsukemen Delight </strong></div><p><em>Step 1:</em> Take a quick photo. Pinch a bite&#x27;s worth of noodles with your chopsticks, dip two-thirds of the way in the broth, and gently swirl around to coat evenly. </p><div><em><br/></em></div><p><em>Step 2:</em> Lift the noodles out, slurp, and enjoy! Repeat and enjoy until your soup turns lukewarm. </p><div><em><br/></em></div><p><em>Step 3:</em> Ask your server for a ‘yaki-ishi’. Carefully add the hot stone to your soup, and enjoy your hot and revived Tsukemen! </p><div><em><br/></em></div><p><em>Step 4:</em> An option. When your broth is almost gone, ask for extra Ukokkei Broth to savor every last drop </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6d110f6a-41a2-4887-b2a4-4cfe9601ef95_signature ramen-53299-2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Ramen Ron x Mōdan Tsukemen Set <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>About Mōdan </strong></div><p>Nestled in Cubao, Mōdan is a tasting menu restaurant that offers a unique and delightful experience that is a worthy indulgence. Mōdan means modern in Japanese. The intimate communal dining area, which accommodates twelve guests and sits adjacent to the open kitchen, provides diners with the opportunity to witness the culinary prowess of the talented chef, Jorge Mendez. </p><div><br/></div><p>At Mōdan, Mendez serves a progressive Japanese tasting menu. He skillfully and creatively reinterprets the realm of Japanese cuisine, resulting in a remarkably impressive dining experience. Mōdan’s current menu is called Origami and serves as Mendez&#x27;s expression of nostalgic memories. Each dish on the menu exudes ingenuity and thoughtfulness, reflecting Mendez&#x27;s culinary philosophy and expertise. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/95b81d60-567e-49e0-91b0-a4b52e9038d1_portraits-53495.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The chefs: Jorge Mendez and Tamura Hiroyuki<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ramen Ron  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>The Ramen Ron x Mōdan Tsukemen Set is priced at PhP 850. This limited-time offering will be on the menus at Ramen Ron from August 18 to September 18, 2023. Only 20 sets will be available per day. </p><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>For reservations, please call<strong> Ramen Ron Rockwell Center</strong> at 0917.628.7245 | FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ramenron.ph" target="_blank">@ramenron.ph</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramenron.ph/" target="_blank">@ramenron.ph</a> | G/F Edades Tower, Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati.</em></div><div><br/></div>

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2 Cult-Favorite Chefs,1 Exciting Collab!

2 Cult-Favorite Chefs,1 Exciting Collab!

Metro.Style Team

Published Aug 15, 2023 10:09 AM PHT

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Updated Aug 15, 2023 10:56 AM PHT

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