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Hongik Univ. Station <Mentaku>. It is remarkable that someone without a famous lineage reached this point through independent training. The tsukejiru is richer than anything I have encountered recently, topped with ground sesame and perilla seeds. The crucial noodles are excellent, and the chashu—changed from sous vide to a whole pork-belly preparation—is good too. Extra noodles are mandatory. More than willing to return.