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タンタンタイガー (Tantan Tiger in Asakusa)

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タンタンタイガー

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Anytime I hear of a new soupless tantanmen spot, I get excited. I love that hit of spice and sansho, Chinese numbing pepper. The more the better!

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I learned a lesson today. More isn’t always better. When the master asked the levels of spice, I went normal. As for the numbing pepper, I went 大. I went big.

It wasn’t until my third or fourth bite that I actually read the info sheet (more of a warning sheet). For the 辛さ, the spiciness, the middle is the shop’s standard, and recommended for normal people. I can attest, it was just right. But the 痺れ, numbing level, has a different suggestions. For first timers, go 小, go small. If you like bitter, go normal. If you are a bit crazy, go big.

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So yeah, this one was way over-spiced, a folly that was completely my fault. I powered through, but didn’t enjoy it as much as I should have. Those pre-shock bites, the first, second, and third, were great.

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Tantan Tiger has a selection of side veggies; avocado, tomato, and cilantro among others.

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A lovely onsen tamago helped the heat a bit.

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I was with the staff of MOTO NAVI magazine, and as they were featuring me in their magazine, I had to save face and finish the entire bowl. The good thing about sansho is that it doesn’t linger.

So yeah, I recommend this one, but go medium or less on the spice.

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東京都台東区鳥越2-2-1
Tokyo, Taito-ku, Toritoge 2-2-1
3 minute walk from Kuramae Station

Open 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Closed Saturday

 

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