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Mensho Tokyo SF San Francisco Reviews from The Last Year
With all the expansion happening, I feel like the ramen is
With all the expansion happening, I feel like the ramen is just getting worse. Vegan tantanmen doesn't have the same taste or creaminess as when they first made it. Look back on the tantanmen pictures from years ago when they used to serve it with gobo and edamame. Also, the ordering process reverted back to physical menus again. The QR codes they had up at every table previously were much more convenient. I think the miso lamb ramen might still be tasty, but after spending $20+ on a bowl of ramen, there are much better alternatives out there. Heck, I can make a tantanmen from scratch that tastes better than what's offered at Mensho nowadays. Shame about all the changes that have impacted their quality since the early years.
One of the best veggie ramens in the city! Came in on a
One of the best veggie ramens in the city! Came in on a Sunday evening, we showed up at 6:30 and beat most of the rush. We were seated in about 20 minutes. There are multiple veggie options on the menu, each with two spice options. I ordered the vegan tantanmen with regular spice. The broth, veggies, and textured protein were fantastic! The spice level was perfect for me too. Would definitely recommend Mensho for vegetarians and vegans! They clearly put a lot of care into crafting their meat-free selections.
The first time we came at regular dinner time, and we
The first time we came at regular dinner time, and we waited for almost an hour to be seated. The second time, we came on Thursday night early at night, like 5:30 pm, so luckily we didn't wait too long to be seated. Best unique ramen place in SF. Their broth are more on the rich and heavy side. We tried Duck matcha ramen, Chashu mazemen, and G.K.O... all of them are sooo good!
The ramen was amazing! The little wait was totally worth it.
Great service and good ambiance. Will definitely be going back next time I am in San Francisco.
TL;DR - Aggressive wait times, poor facilities, rushed
TL;DR - Aggressive wait times, poor facilities, rushed experiences make this trendy ramen shop stacked against itself. While there is definitely some flavor to be found, this Paitan-focused location is easily outclassed by rival options. So after a cooling off period of about 7 years, I decided to come here again after I had gotten quite a bit more ramen under my belt. Unlike before, I had a chance to eat at a lot more ramen here and abroad, so I understood quite a bit more about the different ramen types. My previous review of 3/5 was pretty soured by the experience of the location itself, it's very poorly situated in a dense urban area with 0 parking, hill-ish walking, and no waiting area. They have folks form a line outside and it can get long, real quick. This is more a symptom of their success so I felt it unfair to judge them in that manner, so let's try this again... We got there at 4pm this time, so we got right in (thank god), because it was pouring rain outside, and super cold (48 degrees F). Last time we had gone here they had communal tables, but now the cramped space has COVID-style booth shields. Privacy is nice, kinda reminded me of Tokyo-style bullet train sushi restaurants but the chairs were super uncomfortable. Additionally, the bathroom was completely out of order, with no option next door or anywhere around. I can only imagine standing in line in the pouring rain to eat here, only to find out there is no restroom at all. Kinda crazy. I ordered tea, beer, the Tori Paitan, my wife got the A5 Wagyu Shoyu and a melon soda. Service was slightly laggy, but nothing egregious. I asked if they could shut the door because the draft was extreme. Wind was whipping inside and for whatever reason they said they needed to keep it open, which outside of a health code thing I see absolutely no reason they need this thing open. Food arrived, we feasted. My wife had said while the A5 was unseasoned, the broth was quite good. Be aware, their paitan ramen is of primary chicken broth, so the flavors can be quite different from more common tonkatsu broth. I had had plenty of paitan in Tokyo, my favorite being some of the yuzu-infused varieties. Their broth was unfortunately quite underwhelming, being heavy in a bad way with a strange seasoning that didn't get better as you ate it. Additionally, the chashu I received was stone cold, despite it being in the soup. The menma, incorrectly cooked and so it was gummy/chewy. The noodles were also a tad overdone but that might just be their style, which I tend to like firmer noodles (my wife enjoyed hers, as she likes more soft). The real end for it all though was the fact that due to the draft, both my tea and my soup were cold within minutes. I was overhearing our neighbors talk about it too. Unfortunately I strongly believe the constant attitude of "get them in, get them out" permeated the entire experience, and the environment is aggressively against making you comfortable. Don't get me wrong, the service had a smile and was quite friendly, but the way they run this spot needs a little work, it's lost it's way. My original review had expressed some hate for the lines, questioning why the hell someone would want this rather than travel a half a mile in any direction to find much better options. My opinion now is even worse, because I know for certain now the food is not as good as people say, and the facilites are worse than they've ever been. Bottom line, the place felt pretty cheap to be charging $25-$49/bowl. First time in awhile I recall a ramen spot not even offering a glass with a beer. All these small details add to an experience feeling more like fast food, sans the bill. If you are looking for paitan specifically, Marufuku in Japantown, or even Hinodeya (though the latter not my favorite) would be far better options, with more space, more respect for the customer, and far better food. Or... you can continue to stand outside for an hour for this. Smh SF...
Oh my goodness this ramen spot is absolutely delicious.
We ordered the signature toripaitan ramen and everything about it was perfect. I love the thicker style ramen noodles and it was cooked perfectly, it had a great chewiness to it that I really enjoy with ramen noodles. The broth, egg, proteins, every component of it was delicious. I was extremely impressed with the ramen here and highly recommend it. I did wish the proteins were a bit thicker cut but over all the ramen was almost perfect in my book. I highly recommend coming 10-15 min before they open as there was already a queue on Thursday evening before they even opened. Food and service is quick though so that's a plus.
Tasty ramen! Corn was ok, ramen was great, ambiance was
Tasty ramen! Corn was ok, ramen was great, ambiance was great, and pricing standard. Thankfully the line and wait wasn't long for Thursday night. I'd return!
Not very accessible from the Bart station, will require a
Not very accessible from the Bart station, will require a long walk or public/rideshare service. Very crowded and small. I came in late hours, but regular hours would prob have a long line Had their Spicy Signature Toripaitan ramen, very filling. Toppings were a bit cold (maybe needed to warm up a bit?) Overall the ramen was good.
My partner doesn't eat pork or beef so the quest for ramen
My partner doesn't eat pork or beef so the quest for ramen always takes extensive research. We love Mensho because they offer lamb and chicken options/broth. I got the signature Toripaitan and my date got lamb ramen. Everything is seasoned well and noodles were springy. Absolutely delicious! Fried enoki chips is a delicious addition!
We visited this place with high expectations on a Sunday.
It was our first time there, and my partner and I were deliberating on what to order. He opted for the Classic Tori Paitan, while I was intrigued by the Tori Paitan with G.K.O. Both of us avoid pork, so when our server suggested the vegan ramen G.K.O, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the vegan ramen turned out to be disappointing. It lacked flavor entirely, which was quite disheartening. However, upon tasting the Tori Paitan, I found it delightful. When I requested a replacement for the vegan ramen, citing the server's recommendation, we were surprisingly denied. This was a first for us in this country; typically, restaurants are accommodating when a customer isn't satisfied with their order, especially if it falls short of expectations. It seems the restaurant's pride in their "Michelin guide" feature may have overshadowed their commitment to customer satisfaction. I can't recommend the vegan ramen--it's simply not worth the money.
Overrated and not worth it
I came with high expectation. But I have to say it is very average. Soup was very heavy on garlic. Environment is noisy. With one ramen (+1 topping), and two drinks, I paid 43 dollars and I would expect more with this price.
Terribly over-rated & expensive
Average ramen at best. Interesting broth and noodles but super salty. We also ordered the A5 sashimi, the pork chasiu bowl and the chicken karaage on the side. For ramen, we ordered the GKO (Garlic Knock Out). The A5 sashimi is a waste of $ 12... Two thin sliced of beef on a knob of rice with an over the top sauce on the side. The chasiu is ok. The karaage is full of batter... Not sure what the rave is about. Definitely not coming back. BTW - they automatically add 20% service charge and you order the food from the app!
Will be back if mochi ramen still on their menu
I love their mochi ramen and chicken karrage. I did order a side of garlic to boost my ramen flavor. However, they charged $5 for a tiny cup of hot green tea that can’t be refilled…Eh… so don’t order drinks from them, they’re Expensive!! If the line isn’t too long, this is a good ramen place for you to try.
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