{"id":72542,"date":"2015-10-08T18:47:34","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T09:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=66199"},"modified":"2016-04-01T00:49:13","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T15:49:13","slug":"new-hot-pot-at-mentaiju","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/new-hot-pot-at-mentaiju\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hot Pot at Mentaiju"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re a motsunabe<\/em> nut or novice, we recommend making your way to Ganso Hakata Mentaiju come October 1. They are adding a new and original dish to their menu, the Jiyojiru Nabe<\/em>, and Fukuoka Now was invited to take it for a test taste.<\/p>\n

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This nabe<\/em> (hot pot) dish uses a sweet Kyushu-style shoyu<\/em> (soy sauce) mixed with fish stock (made from flying fish, kelp, mentaiko<\/em> and shiitake<\/em> mushrooms) for its base. Added to this are tofu<\/em>, beef, green and Welsh onions, and dumplings made with mentaiko<\/em> (spicy pollock roe) and rice. All of these are placed in a ceramic pot and heated at your table on a hot plate.<\/p>\n

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Note: Photo shows 2-person serving. You can order single serving, or more. Consult with staff.<\/p><\/div>\n

They recommend that your inaugural sip be of the soup only, and with good reason; this way you fully appreciate the delicate sweetness of the soup before swooping upon the melt-in the-mouth beef, the tender leeks and the spicy, chewy dumplings.<\/p>\n

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Patrons are encouraged to experiment with the three flavourings provided: ginger, garlic and a spicy mentaiko<\/em> paste. Those who like a delicate dish should opt for the ginger, but lovers of a smoky kick will enjoy the garlic. If, however, you are feeling adventurous, you should try the mentaiko<\/em> paste: this red paste uses pollock roe, chilli and yuzu<\/em>, and it will certainly clear your head!<\/p>\n

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Jiyojiru Nabe<\/em> roughly translates as \u201cNutrition Soup Hot Pot\u201d, and it definitely feels healthy. The light soup is flavourful, yet doesn\u2019t count on fatty foods for its moreish quality; it just relies on quality ingredients. You can order either a two person or a one person pot (we ordered a two person pot), which works out at \u00a51,980 per person either way.<\/p>\n

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An attentive server is on hand to offer assistance in cooking and serving your Jiyojiru Nabe<\/em>. So never fear if you\u2019re a hot pot virgin, you can ask them to do most of the legwork (or rather, spoon-work).<\/p>\n

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Jiyojiru Nabe<\/em> will be available from 10\/1.<\/p>\n

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