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Menya Goku
A signature bowl from our Chicago guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Tonkotsu · Chicken paitan · Midwest comfort
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Tantanmen
The story behind the bowl
Menya Goku is the Wasabi team's North Center restaurant, built around tantanmen: sesame, pork and Sichuan peppercorn create a nutty, gently numbing bowl rather than standard tonkotsu.
Before you go: Choose tantanmen for the restaurant's defining style; ask about spice if you are sensitive to peppercorn heat.