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    Mensho Ramen

    4.5 (238 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Great garlic knockout with eggs and corn ribs
    Anvita S.

    Beautifully decorated restaurant, and loved that we didn't have to wait near closing time on a weekend. Ramen was satisfying and cozy as always

    Francis C.

    Food was delicious and rich. Eel in the roll was super fresh. They were able to accommodate our party of 16 and serve us relatively quickly. Huge fan of the ramen egg in there as well as the duck. The restaurant is beautiful with a nice outdoor patio as well. Definitely coming back.

    Karaage (Fried Chicken) Japanese fried chicken, eggplant, grated daikon, sprouts, & og kurozu vinaigrette.
    Candii B.

    A friend of mine wanted me to try out Mensho and brought me to the Phoenix location which is tucked in a cute little plaza amongst other eateries. The interior is absolutely gorgeous and upon entering the staff greets you in a traditional Japanese greeting. We arrived just before a rush of people and were seated promptly. Unfortunately, I was not able to try the ramen () due to all of the soup bases containing mushrooms, bummer!! However, I did order the Kaarage, which was crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The eggplant was also delicious and refreshing. We also ordered Corn Wings and Garlic Edamame which were also delicious!

    Bryson S.

    Very hyped ramen joint, and very busy. It lived up to the hype. It was delicious and we sat at the bar so we could see the open kitchen, and the staff making the bowls right in front. Awesome service. They had a crispy mushroom appetizer that was delicious. The meat in the ramen was smoked, and the flavors definitely came through. Would recommend to try it once for everyone!

    Cauliflower tan tan
    Shu Huan Y.

    Phx spot is way better than Mesa location, so much more breathing room. Came for 630pm dinner and there wasn't a long wait. Ordered the classic ramen and was true to its description, very nice thick chicken broth and my absolute favorite (I love a thick broth) cauliflower tantan is an amazing vegetarian ramen that I would also recommend to order over the other vegetarian options. The cauliflower is set to resemble "ground meat" and it's absolutely perfect. The signature already tried in the Mesa location but it is just as good.

    Sal F.

    Excellent food and great service! We can't wait to return. The GKO Ramen was excellent!

    Cauliflower Tantamen
    Ericka B.

    Stopped in for a late evening dinner on Sunday. It was not busy. Quiet and relaxing. Service was quick and attentive. Our waiter went over some of the more popular dishes with the table and answered a few questions. My friend selected the Signature Toripatian. He said the flavor was amazing and the waygu was "killer". Would definitely come back. I got the Cauliflower Tantamen which has a light spice and a great flavor not overly salted like some places I've been. You wouldn't know it was vegan by the broth. You have the option to add toppings or protein, but I chose to go as is and I wasn't disappointed. I'd like to try the sushi next time but not sure I could stray from the ramen.

    Aram K.

    We LOVED the spicy chicken karage. The GKO ramen was our favorite that we had, we loved the garlic, the crunchy ingredients and the overall flavor. The signature ramen was the second best. The wagyu beef and pork on the signature ramen had a really good taste and texture to it, but the broth and complexity of the dish were not as refined. I was going to give 5 stars to this restaurant but I did not enjoy the service, our server was really sassy and at some point when I was trying to order for my husband she wouldn't let me and said she would wait for him to come back and would not let me order for him. That rubbed me the wrong way. Then I tipped not even knowing tip was included, I found out only after signing the check, but it was not Obvious that tip was included. I felt ripped off because tip became double. The service was not good and now I was tipping 40% The ambiance was nice. Overall not a bad place

    Enoki Chips
    Sydney N.

    Had a great time here, casual vibes, nice lighting, friendly staff. The enoki chips were alright but probably wouldn't order again, nice and salty with lemon squeezed over. Seeing so many good reviews for the Garlic Ramen, I ordered that. It was delicious, lots of yummy proteins, so many different garlic flavors, I was really impressed. I had a little half serving leftover that reheated really well the next day. Would get again!

    Garlic Knock Out
    Jeff David G.

    Just amazing. I went with two friends who are more seasoned than I regarding Asian cuisine and we all loved Mensho. It was busy on a Friday night but we were able to sit at the bar and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout the night. Beautiful interior with nice outdoor seating with a modern feel. The appetizers are alright, but the ramen is the star here. The Garlic Knock Out had so much flavor, a smooth body, and fresh toppings that perfectly complimented the noodles. Would love to come back!

    Corn Wings
    Quinn N.

    Went during lunch. Crowd wasn't too crazy. Decide to try the corn wings and garlic edamame, both very good and got to the table fast. Shared the garlic ramen as an entree, flavor was great. Only downside of the trip was the staffing. Looks like they were having an off day and only 1 guy running the show. He was doing a great job with what he had to work with.

    Devin K.

    I would love to give this place more than 5 stars because WOAH AMAZING 11/10!!! First of all we walked in with great service, the bartender was very attentive and gave us different recommendations. He was very honest about what sake we should and shouldn't order and how the most popular option might not be the best option. We got a whole bottle of sake which served 6 glasses for $18! The ramen was the star- the broth was flavorful and buttery!! Not exactly sure how they got it to be so perfect but we sat there for 10+ mins not saying a word to one another since the ramen was so good. The signature and classic were great options! Space is nice because there are booths and you can sit at the bar! There wasn't any outdoor seating but it wasn't needed. The restaurant is located in the back of a strip mall which can be hard to find at night!

    Matcha pudding- dessert was 7/10.  Bland and muted in flavor, but very pretty and photogenic.
    Henry A.

    Solid 4 star ramen place. Quite expensive which is why it drops a star. The bill for 2 people was around $100 for 2 ramens, a bottle of sake, and a dessert. The ramen is very thick and creamy. Almost chickensoup like in nature. The toppings are fresh and plentiful but you shouldn't feel the need to add more than whats already in. I really liked the flavor profile of the garlic knockout that my partner ordered. The signature tonkanston (?) was good, but lacked spice and chillies. The issue with the garlic knockout is that it doesn't have enough meat on it. So ideally I'd like a GKO base with the standard meats on it. Place is busy and you need to wait to eat here. Very fancy ramen spot for a date night. Most of the people in the restaurant at 6 on a Friday were on a date. The bar was surrounded by love birds love bombing their ramen. I'll be back to show guests Phoenix or for a fancy meal if I'm feeling it! P.S. guy named Steve left a review down below and it's very similar to mine. Glad my feelings of this place aren't just unique to me

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    Ask the Community - Mensho Ramen

    Do they serve wine?

    I didn't have wine but in our UYE supper club there I'm almost certain someone had a glass of wine. EDIT: I just checked our pics from that meetup but don't see a wine glass in them so I could be wrong.

    Do they do takeout?

    Yes they do!

    Do you offer gluten free options for dinner or gluten free noodles?

    Hello Susan, Unfortunately, we don't have any gluten free options at the moment.

    Do they take reservations?

    No, they do not take reservations. It is a first come, first serve type restaurant.

    Is this location taking reservations?

    No, they do not take reservations. It is a first come, first serve type restaurant.

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