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Mensho Tokyo

Ramen Restaurant$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
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    The ramen at Mensho Tokyo is a can't miss
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    Ken v.
    "As sacrilegious as it sounds, the vegan ramen is incredibly good."(12 Tips)
    Richard G.
    "Tori Paitan ramen served here is one of the best ramen"(9 Tips)
    Refujio J.
    "I had the Vegan Tantanmen, it was delicious."(7 Tips)
    Israel S.
    "The best ramen in SF, even for Tokyo this would be fairly good."(6 Tips)
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  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KuroseFebruary 20, 2016
    Best ramen I've had in SF, hands down (and I've been to 15+ spots in my search). Rivals Tsujita in LA which no other SF joint ha been able to shake a stick at imo.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeiserApril 18, 2016
    Best ramen I've ever had. Get the tori paitan or vegan tantanmen ramen. Worth waiting in a really long line, and I hate lines.
  • Tim B.
    Tim BushJuly 23, 2017
    Epic line up, we waited over an hour, but totally worth it. Arguably the best ramen I have had outside of Japan. Go check it out!
  • Diana A.heart icon on user image
    Diana ArzApril 24, 2016
    Lovely decor (baskets for your belongings under the table!), very unique, extremely creamy ramen. Wish they added eggs. Open late. Super friendly. A bit pricey, but worth the try!
  • Diana A.heart icon on user image
    Diana ArzMarch 9, 2018
    Since most of the broth have fish in it(I am allergic), I was limited to a vegan ramen. It’s so nutty, intense, very good. Chashu pork is absolutely delicious, melts in your mouth, has a smoky flavor.
  • Kartik S.
    Kartik SathappanMay 12, 2018
    Wow. I’ve tried the spicy paitan, spicy lamb, and matcha ramen. They were all great but the spicy paitan was the best. The noodles are perfect and put all other Bay Area ramen joints to shame.
  • Vinny L.heart icon on user image
    Vinny La BarberaDecember 23, 2016
    I got the organic shoyu ramen and it was so good. My gf got the vegan one and the broth was even better than mine. Get there 20-30 min before open or else you'll be waiting at least 1 hour in line.
  • Colby G.
    Colby GuanMarch 28, 2018
    If you line up around 4:30-4:40 you'll probably get in with the first batch of people. Both of the appetizers, oysters (generous amount) and mushrooms chips, are worth getting.
  • Arthur L.heart icon on user image
    Arthur LeeJune 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The tseukemen is amazing. Ask to have broth added to the sauce in the end. makes a delicious after-meal soup
  • Lorcánheart icon on user image
    LorcánJanuary 25, 2019
    Enoki chips: delightful and $4 mugi shochu is what is up. Ramen is superb, but I was truly impressed with how perfectly engineered the noodle texture and soup temperature remained throughout the meal.
  • Lynne 🐰 Q.heart icon on user image
    Lynne 🐰 QuAugust 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the best vegan ramens I’ve had. If you like spicy, be sure to ask for it. Crunchy and nutty, balanced flavor, creamy soup base and thick firm yellow ramen noodles. 😋 line a bit long tho
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachMarch 30, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    The tori paitan is the best chicken ramen I've ever had, with super thick noodles. The oyster appetizer is worth a try, too.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardMarch 10, 2016
    The Tori poultry ramen is INSANELY rich and delicious!
  • May L.
    May LeeJuly 14, 2017
    very high quality ramen with a unique texture - the soup is definitely a highlight as you can find some interesting mixture of two or more kinds!
  • Winson W.heart icon on user image
    Winson WongDecember 11, 2016
    Get the Mazesoba. It's mixing bowl of ramen (think bimbimbap for Korean rice) but the flavor is the bomb. It's better than their soup ramen I think. The chicken paitan ramen is good too but heavy.
  • Thomas P.heart icon on user image
    Thomas PajorApril 4, 2016
    You will find quite a long line outside when coming here, but it's well worth it! The Tori Paitan ramen is very creamy and the meat is nothing but delicious.
  • Phui Leng C.heart icon on user image
    Phui Leng ChanFebruary 5, 2017
    I had the Tori Paitan Ramen. I was in the queue for close to an hour and honestly I thought the Ramen is kinda overhyped. Yes it's quite tasty but seriously I had better.
  • Sophyan J.heart icon on user image
    Sophyan JulioFebruary 22, 2016
    It is still hyped up! Visited two weeks after launch and the wait to get a seat for two was an hour and a half on Sunday night. Try the signature thick chicken broth ramen. #chewynoodles
  • Amberheart icon on user image
    AmberOctober 5, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Best ramen in SF, IMO. Specials are always new, creative, and delicious. The regular menu is enough to keep you going back time and again. Organic shoyu isn't amazing, everything else though... 😋
  • Andy W.heart icon on user image
    Andy WangJune 28, 2016
    Really good noodle. Tori paitan broth is super rich. My vote is for the organic shio. Worth a visit but my favorite is still Ramen Dojo in San Mateo.
  • Derk-Jan H.heart icon on user image
    Derk-Jan HartmanJanuary 15, 2017
    After tasting the veggie ramen, I almost wished I had ordered it myself. All round awesome and worth the almost 2 hour wait.
  • Stephanie T.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie TauntonJune 23, 2016
    Superb and awesome food. I am so happy to that i found the perfect food place. My favorite Pork Chashu ( tasty )
  • Toland H.heart icon on user image
    Toland HonAugust 13, 2016
    Hey the Tori Paitan ramen double meat portions! The duck chashu is melts in your mouth ands the creamy broth is delicious. Be prepared to wait in line for an hour. No reservations on wait list.
  • Iñaki A.heart icon on user image
    Iñaki AranzadiOctober 29, 2016
    Tori Paitan really made my day. It taste like ramen but in a weird good way better than a normal ramen plate. Totally worth the line.
  • Alessandro M.heart icon on user image
    Everything is delicious here. Some ingredients—like kale—are not traditional, but it's definitely authentic ramen. You don't find many places that make good shoyu outside of Japan, so I'd go for that!
  • Israel S.heart icon on user image
    Israel SFebruary 19, 2016
    The best ramen in SF, even for Tokyo this would be fairly good. Pricey for add-ons ($9 beer??) but the main dishes are fair, particularly the Shoyu Ramen.
  • Richard G.heart icon on user image
    Richard GarciaApril 26, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The Tori Paitan ramen served here is one of the best ramen I've ever had. So good. It's definitely worth the wait. Get the double chashu pork!
  • Frances 미라
    Frances 미라April 11, 2016
    Tori paitan ramen is really rich and creamy. If that's what you like in a broth, you must get that ramen. Spicy chasu maze soba is pretty good but really spicy because they have jalapeño seeds in it.
  • Youssof M.heart icon on user image
    Youssof MalSeptember 6, 2019
    Matcha is a truly unique bowl, not to mention the succulent duck chashu. The noodles are on the thicker side, super chewy. Love it
  • Kiri I.heart icon on user image
    Kiri InouyeSeptember 23, 2016
    Vegan ramen is amazing! Broth is rich and creamy with a little kick to it. Trust me you won't miss the meat bc it's loaded with yummy toppings! Tori paitan is also delicious.
  • Tobias S.heart icon on user image
    Tobias SchmidtOctober 13, 2017
    There's no doubt these guys know what they're doing. The tori paitan was a well-constructed bowl of ramen with all ingredients bar none cooked to perfection. In the end though it just wasn't for me.
  • Matthew H.
    Matthew HuieJune 17, 2016
    The Tori Paitan ramen was delicious! Shio ramen was recommended for my next visit.
  • Dai S.heart icon on user image
    Dai ShiFebruary 23, 2017
    Everyone talks about the Tori Paitan, but you should try the spicy lamb ramen.
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DagdaganSeptember 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I'm not a vegan, but the Vegan Tantanmen might be my favorite thing to order here! 😱
  • Rob S.
    Rob SApril 7, 2016
    Vegan ramen is highly recommended. This is the broth u want. If u aren't vegan - add meat on the side.
  • jansen c.heart icon on user image
    jansen cJanuary 29, 2017
    Good soup and nice decor, however I would not wait an hour for this.. highly recommend you to come here before 5pm to shorten your wait
  • Josh F.heart icon on user image
    Josh FerraraApril 21, 2017
    I went for the Tori Paitan and was not disappointed! The broth has such a rich flavor, and the double chashu was a great choice also. Go for it!
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyJuly 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't over-order! They're serious about no takeout — you won't be able to bring your leftovers home.
  • An S.heart icon on user image
    An ShengJuly 9, 2018
    Had the wagyu ramen, it looks amazing but was just meh... the egg was cold on the inside, the broth was too salty even for ramen, and I prefer thinner, more chewable noodles (try Marufuku instead)
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniJuly 9, 2017
    Get the veggie tatanmen ramen. Really long lines so be patient. The smell inside is strong so might be stuffy for some
  • Shruthi G.heart icon on user image
    Shruthi GowdaJuly 10, 2017
    Vegan Tantanmen was yumm!! The soup is thick and creamy with lots of nuts giving a crunchy touch to it.
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyOctober 26, 2018
    I am going to dream about the spicy chicken broth for the rest of my life, brother.
  • Chenyu
    ChenyuSeptember 26, 2016
    Come at 11:15pm and no wait then. The pork soup is thick and foamy. Medium spicy is habanero- really spicy.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksFebruary 18, 2016
    Since opening last week, this ramen restaurant has taken SF by storm and is on our list of trending this week. Come by the heart of SF and see what people are talking about. Read more
  • Anthony K.heart icon on user image
    Anthony K ✌️March 16, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Protip: order the vegan tantanmen ramen and add a slice of pork or duck chashu
  • Taylor L.
    Taylor LeeMay 3, 2018
    The vegan ramen is really worth trying here - even if you're not vegan! The broth is delicious and really different than normal ramen.
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam MoreNovember 4, 2016
    Tori ramen is the best thing here, but the place is very over hyped. There wasn't much of a line, waited maybe 15mins before being seated (I guess I got lucky).
  • Maya S.heart icon on user image
    Maya ShanmugamFebruary 19, 2016
    Waited in line for an hour, I recommend going in a group of 2-3 max. The ramen has traditional roots w/ subtle California flair + the staff is really nice
  • William W.heart icon on user image
    William WungSeptember 10, 2016
    Tiny restaurant so you'll likely be sitting next to strangers. My favorite is the vegan broth ! The oyster appetizers are not my favorite.
  • Marvinheart icon on user image
    MarvinAugust 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The broth is simply to die for. Really long line ups though 30 minutes average on Saturdays!
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