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    Mensho Ramen

    4.5 (233 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise

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    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

    Amazing. Stellar. 10/10 always. Worth every cent. A MUST TRY if you are a tourist or local. Every location is different, every locations HITS

    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!

    Nolan F.

    I ordered the Signature Toripaitan - chicken soup, A5 wagyu, smoked pork, duck, chicken, spinach, truffle paste, green onion, fried gobo, smoked ajitama, blacken negi. The chicken soup was creamy and rich in flavor. I also loved the thicker fresh noodles. Meats were all cooked perfectly, tender, and also flavorful. Very impressed with the smoked custardy egg wow. I have no criticism for this specific ramen and would return to try more of the menu. Service was good. Waiter was positive and helpful. Although the ramen was pricey, arguably worth it compared to 99% of "ramen" in US.

    Gorgeous centerpiece bar
    Zvonko N.

    Excellent first impression- the food, service, ambiance and innovation are all there. I'll just have to come back because the menu is full of dishes I now must try.

    Signature ramen
    Kathleen S.

    I can't say this was the best ramen in town. If anything it definitely was the most depth in flavors for the broth. Dont expect spicy from the ramen or any of the dishes even when it says its spicy. Trust me, you can can handle the spice even when you ask for extra. The service and vibes were great for any ramen restaurants. I think overall ,I wont go again . Its was bad but it also wasn't the best

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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?

    I don’t believe they do - based on the couple times I’ve been there.

    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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    Chicken Karaage - House Made
    Chicken Karaage - House Made
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    Beautiful ambiance
    Beautiful ambiance
    Chilled Sesame Noodles w/ chicken added
    Chilled Sesame Noodles w/ chicken added
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    Lots of inside seating options
    Lots of inside seating options
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    Bar/waiting area
    Mt. Fuji Roll (~$17)
    Mt. Fuji Roll (~$17)
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