Apoorva B T

High quality ramen, made with care and precision, with their own unique signature style topped off with some tasty burdock root chips (I think?) The vegan GKO was a clear winner, creamy spicy and garlic-y of course and fantastic for a vegan ramen, a rare find! The only let down was that they were not serving the Tonkotsu but as per some of the pictures they used to before? I would definitely want to visit again the next time I am in SF.

Jozy Kairu

FOOD WAS AMAZING Got the GKO (mildly spicy). The flavor hits you like a truck but every bite from then on is soothing. Added the egg & duck chashu which were both amazing! Atmosphere is made for community (including seating arrangements). Everyone was hospitable and Sue was an absolute sweet heart (she let us know to come around 9pm and we only waited 15ish minutes to get in. Will definitely be coming back to try another menu item!

Gita Syahrani

Wanted to try this spot because all the reviews. Tried the matcha broth with duck and the vegan tantamen since we don’t eat pork. The duck one is an interesting taste and something you got to try at least once. We prefer the vegan tantamen - it was creamy but not overpowering with crispy veggies. The star was actually the corn appetizer for us though! The location is a bit on the questionable area at night but since there’s a long line and many people - we felt safer. Although the line is long, we only waited for 25 mins and got seated in our own table by the door which we loved. Staffs are very attentive and efficient. Once we got seated, food arrived less than 10 minutes after. They have a rule that each person of the party need to order at least one bowl. The portion is actually great size for us (Indonesian, asian) who are not used to US big portion. I managed to finish the whole bowl!

vamsi C

Omg the ramen here is incredible! The weekend line is insane — we waited 1 hr 45 mins, but it was totally worth it. We tried the spicy vegan ramen and the extra spicy lamb ramen. The vegan one was the star: rich, flavorful, and that garlic bomb taste was unreal. The lamb ramen had great flavor but wasn’t very spicy, even though we ordered extra spicy — more like mild. Still, the overall vibe and quality were amazing. Definitely coming back to try more of their vegan options!

+9

Aly

Mensho Tokyo SF is my favorite go-to ramen restaurant ever since I first went in 2022! I take all my friends and family here, and they love it too! My favorites are the Spicy Garlic Knockout with Ajitama, and the Spicy Toripaitan with Ajitama. Everything about the ramen is very delicious: the broth, egg, noodle texture, and toppings! I also like the Enoki Chips appetizer. Service is great, extremely kind and attentive servers! Thank you Mensho for such a great ramen experience!

+3

Andrea Santos

worth all the hype! mensho tokyo serves a variety of different ramens, all with distinct and top tier flavors. ingredients were fresh and noodles were perfectly chewy. wait around 5:30pm on a friday was only 15mins. overall, even though i’m not a big ramen fan, would highly recommend! pineapple nigori: pleasantly surprised by this sake, strong pineapple notes spicy corn ribs: skippable, decent app but there are better out there. spicy enoki: also skippable spicy signature toripaitan: creamy and flavorful broth, not really spicy, perfect chewy noodles and pork was right amount of fatty spicy GKO: also a delicious ramen and highly enjoyed!

+2

KR AZ

Opens at 4pm and the line starts forming. It is a small dining area…but worth the wait to taste this delicious broth and ramen. Regular and spicy options available on all Ramen choices. Scrumptious and filling, can’t wait to go back and try the A5 Wagyu Tantanmen!

+1

travelfootprints

Vegan ramen was definitely worth the wait we got the spicy options of both and they were great (garlic and mushroom ones)! Loved their fried mushrooms too! Highly recommend when in the city. Worth the hour wait

A very positive experience here. I heard there was a line here on the daily and when we got there, we were only the second person before opening. Going before 5 PM on a weekday seems to do the trick.…

Mensho ramen in San Francisco is 100% worth the hype. The wait is SUPER long, so just a heads up--don't come here if you have somewhere to be right after unless you enjoy living dangerously \n\nBut…

Mensho Ramen in San Francisco is 100% worth the hype. The wait is SUPER long, so just a heads up--don't come here if you have somewhere to be right after unless you enjoy living dangerously \n\nBut…

It opens at 4, got in line around 3:30 and was able to get seated. The place is super compact but still enough privacy to enjoy your ramen. Good service and impeccable ramen flavors. I'm not the bi…

Best ramen in the Bay hands down. I love the mochi flour ramen noodles and all the options in the menu are great. I also highly enjoy their appetizers and handroll options, extremely difficult not …

Went there on saturday evening around 7 we waited in the line for 1hr, but it was worth it!! Food was very flavorful and drinks were amazing. service was quick and ambiance was very casual. Best ra…

Went there on saturday evening around 7 we waited in the line for 1hr, but it was worth it!! Food was very flavorful and drinks were amazing. Service was quick and ambiance was very casual. Best ra…

Went there on saturday evening around 7 we waited in the line for 1hr, but it was worth it!! Food was very flavorful and drinks were amazing. Service was quick and ambiance was very casual. Best ra…

Got the classic toripaitan + duck matcha before--both are fabulous. The broth is rich, and each topping feels thoughtfully created. I really like the bouncy chew of the noodles. \n\nNormally, I can…

Food was amazing, we waited about 40 minutes to be seated, restaurant is very small, but is worth the wait. ambience is good, there is shared tables divided by a plastic board. A5 wagyu sushi was d…

The GKO is good but can be a little much after a couple bites. If you're not a super fan of garlic. The thing that really blew us out of the water was the lamb Ramen, had a bit of an Indian flyer t…

Still best Ramen that I ever had in my life. I already have been in famous places in Miami/NYC/Chicago and none got even close to what you can have here. I recently move from SF and this restaurant i…

Still best ramen that I ever had in my life. I already have been in famous places in Miami/NYC/Chicago and none got even close to what you can have here. I recently move from SF and this restaurant…

Amazing! Really loved the ramen. Big portions, friendly staff. Very busy so expect long lines. We had to wait about 30 mins on a Saturday evening.

Amazing! Really loved the ramen. Big portions, friendly staff. Very busy so expect long lines. We had to wait about 30 mins on a Saturday evening.

Amazing! Really loved the ramen. Big portions, friendly staff. Very busy so expect long lines. We had to wait about 30 mins on a Saturday evening.

Amazing! Really loved the ramen. Big portions, friendly staff. Very busy so expect long lines. We had to wait about 30 mins on a Saturday evening.

Their Michelin Star should speak for the quality, enough said. Easily one of the Top 3 ramen restaurants in the Bayarea! Great food + Great service!

A Strong 4.5, I loved that there are really ton on vegan options, in ramen and sides as well. I went for the spicy Vegan Tantamen ramen and I highly recommend it. The toppings are really good and well thought which is refreshing because most ramen places just add some mushrooms, corn and spring onions and call it a day (esp for vegan ramen) The vegan fried chicken is a MUST try. Do make sure to dunk it in the broth and try it out. The Negatives: 1. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy. When your wait time in the line is more than an hour on average, it really affects the experience. 2. On the pricier side.

Sai Deepthichinta

The vegan miso ramen was flavorful and comforting. The broth had a rich, savory depth without being overly salty, and the miso base gave it a nice umami kick. The noodles were perfectly cooked—springy and well-textured—and the vegetables were fresh and vibrant. It was a satisfying plant-based option that didn’t feel like it was missing anything.

Sai Roop

One of the best ramens in the bay! We had the Spicy Signature Toripaitan and the super spicy G.K.O. Both were flavorful, however the duck chashu was a bit on the rare side and wasn’t the best. Except for that the creamy umami filled spicy broth and all the toppings work well together. We also ordered the spicy fired enoki chips(10/10) and spicy fried corn wings. All the portions are generous and the service on point.

Suman Hazra

Great Ramen, but average sides. Went to the fabled Ramen shop on a Sunday night for dinner and the queue was about half an hour long. Not too bad. When you are queueing up, they will give you a menu so that you can decide what you’re going to get. Everyone on the table must order a ramen is the rule. The space is tiny, so the seating is pretty intimate. Not great for large group, but worked out well for four of us. Food comes within five minutes, so service is pretty fast. Got the Edamame, which was kind of bland. The whole point of having edamame is to taste the seasoning, salt or spice, but this did not have any. The Enoki chips were crispy, but extremely oily. The Ramen however was amazing. We went for the signature, which came with Chashu and duck with chicken broth, which is very unique. Most places will have a pork broth. The broth was extremely umami and the noodles were chewy and had a bite to them. Also was perfectly spicy and was the perfect portion for one person. Just keep in mind that they don’t have any substitutions. You don’t have any tofu or chicken as protein replacement. Over overall, I would definitely go again, but just get the Ramen this time.

+4

YASHAS JAYAPRAKASH

Food is ok, not so good yet not so bad. The ramen lacks taste. The spicy corn wings were amazing. The edamame was cold served. Even though the restaurant is a Michelin guide SF, I don’t think it’s worth the try as many other places like ramen Nagi, Udon are much better.

I came to Mensho with 2 friends on a weekday (Thursday) evening. We got in line around 5:40 PM and were seated at about 6:15 PM. While we were in line we chose what we wanted to eat so we ordered soo…

For a Michelin star restaurant... I thought the restaurant would be clean and have better seating. The spoon they give you is the size of a serving spoon, it's huge. \nThe staff rushing to clear my…

i've wanted to come here everytime i visit SF but no one ever wants to wait in line. my fiance and i came at the right time (just before open on a sunday) and only waited maybe 30 minutes? we tho…

This is my favourite ramen place in the city (tied with Nojo). I have tried the signature and classic toripaitan as well as the GKO ramen. All their broths are really rich and full of umami so if…

Finally made it to Mensho SF! I tried the lamb ramen -- the flavors were solid and the noodles were great, but I found the broth a bit on the greasy side, which made it heavier than I'd prefer. On …

I tried Mazemen.So good taste!\nService is normal.\n\nThe atmosphere of the store was nice, but it was in a dangerous area and I was scared.

I got the VGKO Ramen, and tasted the Vegan Tantanmen. I believe the ramen is alright, but it just wasn't for me. I found it too flavourful (never thought I'd say something like that). Be prepared for waiting in like before you get seated!

cantik

Visited Mensho Tokyo SF and ordered the Duck Matcha Ramen with egg. This restaurant offers some unique ramen variations you won't find elsewhere in San Francisco. The Duck Matcha Ramen is visually striking with its green matcha broth and pink duck meat, but the flavor is quite unusual - the matcha soup base creates a taste that's very different from traditional ramen. Interesting to try once, but not something I'd order again. Service was great and staff was attentive. The restaurant space is small with mostly high seating and cubicle-style dividers between tables. Prices are on the higher side across the menu. If you're looking for creative, Instagram-worthy ramen and don't mind paying premium prices, it's worth a visit. Just manage expectations especially on the price if you prefer traditional ramen flavors.

Don't get me wrong, they still make a good bowl of Ramen here at Mensho Tokyo but it would be remiss of me not to recommend that you cross the bridge to the Oakland Mensho for a spectacular bowl of R…

If you're a ramen enthusiast in the Bay Area, you likely know the name Mensho Tokyo. While the SF location is the "OG" that started the local hype, having recently visited the Piedmont (Oakland) lo…

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 woul…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I tried the GKO and the Signature ramen at Mensho Tokyo after hearing all the hype (and knowing it’s Michelin-listed), and overall I left feeling a bit disappointed. First off, be prepared to wait — there’s usually a long line, and the prices are definitely on the higher end. For that cost and wait time, I was expecting something exceptional. The broths are extremely rich and very heavy. Both bowls leaned hard into bold flavors, especially garlic, which felt overpowering at times. On the positive side, they have a solid bottled beer selection and experiment with interesting and creative flavors (like matcha ramen). Overall, I don’t quite get the level of hype. It’s good, but not worth the long wait or premium price in my opinion — especially when there’s better ramen elsewhere in the city.

I went the other day and I got a few soups and some appetizers at first my total came out at 115 which is what I ended up paying, later the next day they charged 15 extra dollars to my account maki…

We waited over an hour to eat here solely because it was Michelin-listed, assuming it would serve authentic Japanese ramen. That assumption was our first mistake.\n\nThis was, without exaggeration,…

I was really disappointed with my visit to Mensho Tokyo SF. They automatically added a 15% service charge to the bill but didn’t inform me at all. Then, the card machine prompted tipping options star…

I was really disappointed with my visit to Mensho Tokyo SF. They automatically added a 15% service charge to the bill but didn’t inform me at all. Then, the card machine prompted tipping options st…

Jess

Went to Mensho Tokyo SF for the first time on a Saturday. We were coming from out of town and were excited to try this place after seeing all the posts on social media. My group arrived around 3:51pm and we were around the 4th group inside. Service was surprisingly super quick. I ordered the Spicy Signature Toripaitan and it came out in less than 5 minutes. This started off being one of the best ramens I’ve ever had. But unfortunately, about a quarter of the way through my bowl, I found a hair in it. It was most definitely not my hair. I didn’t want to make a scene, so I didn’t mention it to the staff, but I immediately lost my appetite. A family member ended up eating the rest of my bowl. I do have a photo for reference. I understand that mistakes can happen, but it was disappointing and affected what had been an otherwise great experience.