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| - I first learned of Menami a few months ago when I was browsing a database of newly opened restaurants in Toronto. I found their website to be very appealing. They had a playable video of the owner describing the establishment on the home page, the website was very user friendly and the pictures complimented the colour scheme of the web pages well. Menami is also known to have a door that sticks out. Turquoise in colour and grand in size (double doors) with a flashy lit-up sign on top, it's hard to miss. Then, once you're inside your eyes will start feasting on the trendy decor. Their ceiling lights, wall decor, stools, and other knick knacks were made with two aesthetics combined together: nature and industrialism. Think of steampunk marrying mori-kei.
Location-wise, this is about a two minute walk from Finch Station, so this would be a good place to get some drinks after work if you're a commuter.
Their specialty is udon. I chose the seafood udon, which came as a pleasantly portioned dish filled with an above average amount of toppings. The broth was lighter than what I'm used to, which is often a meat-based or dashi-based broth with heavy notes of soy sauce and mirin (think of niku udon). At Menami, their seafood udon was light, yet very flavourful. I would almost say it tasted healthy, which is often something that is questionable when drinking soups at a restaurant. Nonetheless, I was instantly obsessed with the broth and thoroughly enjoyed drinking every last drop. I usually leave most of the soup when I'm out, mind you. The udon noodles had a good girth to them to boot, so I will definitely becoming back!
This place is great for dates or small groups of friends. The green-blue lighting and decor make this a great spot for an intimate conversation over drinks and udon.
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