Mensho Tokyo SF

Alice Zhou

Best ramen in SF, but be prepared for a 1-2 hour wait outside! My friends and I (group of 3) were craving Mensho on a Friday night and joined the already quite long line around 6:30 pm. We ended up waiting for around 1.5 hours before entering. Save for the long line, the restaurant looks very much like a hole-in the wall with a small space fitting only 4 hightop tables, each can only seat 4ish persons at a time. We were feeling adventurous and ordered A5 Wagyu Nigiri, Spicy Enoki Chips, Matcha Tori Paitan, G.K.O (Garlic Knockout) ramen, and Blaze ramen (Spicy Tori Paitan with sichuanese peppercorn). The Wagyu Nigiri melts in the mouth, and the spicy enoki chips don't disappoint with it's crunchy umaminess. Ramen wise, my favorite has to be the Matcha Tori Paitan with its seamless infusion if matcha with original smooth and creaminess of Tori Paitan soup, the umami of enoki strips, and perfect chewiness of ramen noodles. My friends had GKO and Blaze ramen and had a good time too. Will worth the wait and will definitely come back again!

Lauren Strevet

I've tried Mensho Tokyo a few times already and each time the food is consistently delicious! Tried a different flavor ramen each visit and still can't decide which is the best; so good. Small indoor dining setup so they ask you kindly if you don't stay too long. They used to take your orders but now they set up a self ordering and checkout system that is efficient, just like the quick service. They also don't take reservations so it's a first come first serve basis. There's usually a long line so expect a wait. But it'll build up an appetite that's definitely worth the wait! With the speedy service, the line moves relatively fast as long as the customers respectfully don't mingle too long.

Celine Ann Trinidad

Mensho Tokyo on Geary is always a favorite! Even with the looong line I still would give it 5 stars! Suggest to come earlier around opening to about 6:30 pm so the wait won’t take as long. Their broth is always flavorful and just the right thickness. The fresh ramen noodles are chewy and carries added broth as you slurp on them.

Rachel Way

Walk-in only with no take out or reservations. We arrived at 5:30 and waited for less than 10 min for a table for 2. Ordering and payment is all vis QR code and phone. The food was delivered quickly and at a perfect temperature. Delicious and creamy broths with a rotating selection of ramen. One of our fav ramen spots in the Bay Area.