Menya Rui Serves Out-Of-This-World Ramen [PHOTOS]
Menya Rui adds to to St. Louis' outstanding ramen shop scene "a portal to an entirely new world of Japanese noodles," food editor Cheryl Baehr writes. Read her entire review here:
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A selection of items from Menya Rui (clockwise from top left): pork shoyu ramen, house cucumbers, original tsukemen, tantanmen brothless and karaage.
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The crew at Menya Rui: John Keisler, chef-owner Steven Pursley, Erika Pursley and Jason Karcher.
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Pork shoyu ramen with aromatic rendered fatback, topped with pork shoulder chasyu, menma, scallion, and nori.
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Karaage, or Japanese fried chicken served with lemon wedge and Kewpie mayo.
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Tantanmen brothless with thick noodles tossed in chili oil, sesame paste and house shoyu, topped with ground pork, menma, scallion and bean sprouts.
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House cucumbers including pickled and miso dressed preparations.
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Original tsukemen, a cold rinsed thick noodle served aside concentrated scallop aroma dipping broth topped with pork shoulder chasyu, menma, scallion, and nori.
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Chef-owner Steven Pursley in the kitchen.
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Each bowl is prepared and layered with care.
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The restaurant features housemade noodles.
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The open kitchen.
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Orders are placed via a QR code menu.
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The dining room has 24 seats.
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The rustic space features Japanese decor.
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Located in Lindenwood Park.
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