Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen

Menya Musashi brings globally recognized, elite ramen pedigree directly to the Eastside. Opening to immense anticipation on Issaquah’s Klahanie Drive, this establishment specializes in the art of ramen at a level that signals just how sophisticated Eastside dining has become.

Tsukemen

The star of the menu is Tsukemen — a traditional Japanese style where cold, thick noodles are served separately and dipped into a concentrated bowl of rich, intensely flavored hot broth just before eating. The Tsukemen broths generally utilize a complex Tonkotsu (pork) and fish base, served with green onions, menma (bamboo shoots), and diced pork belly. It’s a fundamentally different experience from traditional ramen — more interactive, more concentrated, and deeply rewarding.

The Ramen Spectrum

For traditional ramen enthusiasts, Menya Musashi offers an uncompromised array of Tonkotsu-based broths. The Original serves as the baseline. The Black Ramen is heavily infused with black garlic oil for deep, complex umami. The Red Ramen introduces spicy fish, soy, and sesame elements. The Hybrid artfully combines both black and red profiles.

The most innovative offering is the Green Ramen, which incorporates fresh basil and olive oil into the pork broth — an unexpected fusion that works remarkably well. Robust Curry and Miso variations round out the menu.

Vegan Options

Crucially for the Eastside market, the establishment caters to plant-based diets with vegan versions of nearly every broth type, utilizing a vegetable-based broth and substituting pork with atsuage (thick fried tofu). This high level of specialization is a testament to the sophisticated palates of Eastside diners.

Good to Know

• Hours: Daily 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Specialty: Tsukemen is the must-try
• Vegan: Full vegan menu available
• Location: Klahanie — on the border of Issaquah and Sammamish
• No Reservations: First-come, first-served