Good old fashioned Japanese decor represented by traditional Japanese paintings and a modern interior combine to create the cozy atmosphere of Mugen. Since this restaurant is situated in an area where commercial and residential districts meet, Mugen is crowded with business people during the lunch hour, and is filled with families at night. They have special stoves in the kitchen with extra strong burners. In order to utilize that culinary firepower effectively, careful training of the kitchen staff is conducted. Mugen pays close attention to every detail and takes particular pride in their homemade sauces.
Customers enjoy very refined taste in a casual environment. Mugen (This restaurant )has served delicious Japanese dishes to local community over 10 years. No wonder there are always a lot of Mugen fans looking relaxed and content even during a hectic workday.
Yakisoba $7.50 - $8.99
Mugen”Ēs powerful stoves are very unusual for this type of Japanese restaurant. These strong burners are essential for sealing in the flavors of their fresh ingredients. This is one of the key factors that makes Mugen”Ēs yakisoba (pan-fried noodles) such a popular menu item. Abundant vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, onions along with the yakisoba noodles themselves are quickly fried on top of these stoves. Their homemade sweet and tangy yakisoba sauce made from various fruits and vegetables complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. The amount of tasty vegetables makes this yakisoba a very healthy dish. Customers can also add some special toppings such as shrimp, beef, or tofu (bean curd). You have to try the yakisoba at Mugen!
Grilled Yellow Tail Collar with Ponzu Sauce
(included Miso Soup) $15.50
Mugen purchases whole yellowtail to serve as sashimi (slices of raw fish). The delicacy of fish collar is also offered as one of their menu items after being salted then grilled. The collar is the meaty portion around the gills, and it is customary in Japan to serve them salted then grilled. The collars of yellowtail or tuna are very tender and delicious. When you first try this dish, you may have some difficulty in getting the fish meat off the bones, but it is totally worth the effort. Their carefully grilled yellowtail collar goes really well with steamed rice. Dipping it in some homemade ponzu sauce is very refreshing too.
Only two collars are to be had from each fish, so supplies are limited. It takes about 20 minutes to grill them. Please call to reserve for your enjoyment a piece of this flavorful delicacy in advance.