Menya Noodle Counter – Japanese
Steam rises from the open kitchen at this vibrant urban haunt, where the rhythmic energy of the counter and the savory aroma of ginger and toasted sesame set the stage for a soulful meal. Guests delight in a masterclass of textures, from the pillowy softness of hand-folded bao buns to the golden, shattering crunch of katsu sandos and zesty, chilled salads. It is a place where bold, street-food-inspired flavors and delicate, spicy wontons come together to create a dining experience that is both fast-paced and deeply satisfying.
1941, East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204 https://www.menyanoodles.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Menya Noodle Counter
Dairy-Free at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian), Cucumber Tsukemono and Kaedama. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Tsukemono and Taiwanese Cabbage Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian), Cucumber Tsukemono and Ryujin Nama Junmai Daiginjo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Karaage and Tori Wonton Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Tsukemono and Shadowclock Pilsner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Tsukemono, Asahi Super Dry and Ginger Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber Tsukemono. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Menya Noodle Counter
Menya Noodle Counter in Charlotte has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian), Cucumber Tsukemono and Kirin Lemon Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Menya Noodle Counter
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Tantan | 88.9 g | 48.3 g |
| Taiwanese Cabbage Salad | 0 g | 31.8 g |
| Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian) | 9.7 g | 24.6 g |
| Tofu Bao Bun | 49.8 g | 22.1 g |
| Tomomasu Musk Melon Soda | 10.2 g | 22 g |
| Tori Katsu Sando | 20.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Tonkotsu Kuro | 2 g | 19.4 g |
| Tonkotsu Aka | 3.7 g | 17.7 g |
| Karaage | 0 g | 17 g |
| Tori Wonton Soup | 5.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Asahi Super Dry | 1.8 g | 10.3 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Gyoza - $10: house made pan fried pork dumplings, chili su Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage - $11: japanese tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Bao Bun - $7: chashu pork, takana, cilantro, peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Bao Bun - $7: chashu tofu, takana, cilantro, peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Tsukemono - $6: kikurage, spicy garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Cabbage Salad - $7: shio konbu, wakame, kaiware, wafu vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: flaky sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Wonton - $9: tokyo negi, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Tori Katsu Sando - $14: nama panko crusted fried chicken thigh, potato roll, wasabi cabbage slaw, dill pickles, katsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Chicken Style Katsu Sando - $15: nama panko crusted fried chicken thigh, potato roll, wasabi cabbage slaw, dill pickles, tartar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Kuro - $17: rich 18 hours pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, ajitama, kikurage, tokyo negi, black onion oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Aka - $17: rich 18 hours pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, ajitama, kikurage, tokyo negi, daruma’s fermented chili sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu - $17: slowly simmered clear chicken broth, special blended shoyu tare, pork & chicken breast chashu, chicken wontons, ajitama, menma, kaiware Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tantan - $17: slowly simmered clear chicken broth, spicy sesame tare, pork soboro, ajitama, okazu rayu, nira, moyashi, tokyo negi, peanuts Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian) - $17: slowly simmered vegetable stock, special blended black truffle shoyu tare, tofu chashu, sansai ankake, moyashi, kaiware Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Abura Soba (Dry Ramen)
- O.G. College - $16: shoyu tare, choice of chashu, onsen tamago, menma, white onion, tokyo negi, nori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nagoya Taiwanese - $16: shoyu tare, pork soboro, onsen tamago, white onion, nira, tokyo negi, nori, fish powder Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tori Wonton Soup - $7: house made chicken wonton, clear chicken soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daruma Deluxe - $9: pork chashu(2)+chicken breast chashu(2)+chicken wonton(2)+ajitama(1) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Steamed Rice - $3: koshihikari short grain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaedama - $3: extra ramen noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Kids
- Kid's Ramen - $10: noodles & salt flavored chicken soup, chicken breast chashu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Abura Soba - $10: noodles & soy sauce tare, chicken breast chashu Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coke - $3
- Ginger Ale - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Choya Ume Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Tomomasu White Peach Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Tomomasu Musk Melon Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Itoen Green Tea (Unsweet) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kirin Lemon Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Asahi Super Dry - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Shadowclock Pilsner - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Sake - $10
- Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai - $12
- Shirakawago Ginjo Nigori - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ryujin Nama Junmai Daiginjo - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Menya Noodle Counter
- Is Menya Noodle Counter dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Menya Noodle Counter has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian), Cucumber Tsukemono and Kaedama.
- What can I eat at Menya Noodle Counter on a dairy-free diet?
- Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian), Cucumber Tsukemono and Kaedama carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Menya Noodle Counter have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Truffle Yasai (Vegetarian) and Cucumber Tsukemono.
- Is Menya Noodle Counter gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Menya Noodle Counter?
- Spicy Tantan, at roughly 48.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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