The first time I pulled up to Monta Chaya there was a line out the door. This is the sign of good food. And so I stuck it out.
Once inside we were seated at the bar and immediately given friendly service. I had the Spicy Tonkatsu ramen with extra pork and an egg added. The broth was delicious. And the spice was perfect. This is two utensil food, you'll need to be handy with chopsticks and a spoon to fully enjoy its delicious, messy, slurpy goodness. They also have several small salads and appetizers to choose from if you bring someone with you who isn't into ramen. But I'd recommend encouraging them to try it - this isn't Top Ramen. It isn't watery soup. It is some of the most flavorful broth and meat you'll taste.
I used to hear people saying, "Ramen is life". I never understood it. At least that is until I set foot into traditional style ramen houses like this one.
Monta Chaya is a cozy and beautifully designed ramen house tucked into a strip mall. The atmosphere is very authentic, despite the strip-mall location. Head inside and expect to sit arm to arm with fellow ramen-eaters because this place is usually busy and for good reason!
Highly recommended due to quality, authenticity, and location.