Don Day: The ramen king has a new castle [] Chikatana

Published December 12, 2023

It all sounded wonderful at first. Take the proven shopping mall food court concept and move it into town with a little more warmth, charm and selection for the clients and a lot more affordability for the tenants.

Over 70 entrepreneurial individuals and businesses apparently sought a space in San Miguel’s Mercado Centro, the first to open. Mercado Sano came next. Mercado Carmen came not too long after.

The concept all sounded oh so good. I could have my muffaletta, while Mary had her crèpes, while John had his pad thai, while Jane had her curry, while Alice shopped for baked goods and cheese. The reality was not so good. For a long list of reasons.

Chikatana was one of the first tenants in Mercado Carmen. A month ago they became one of the last. I was happy to hear the news. I was thrilled to see on Facebook that they had a new home.

I loved Chikatana’s food but I didn’t like their place of business. I ordered for delivery often but I rarely ever went there.

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