Very good and filling! Will return again soon and the service was very good aswell loved how the restaurant was too!!

Oh my good glorious ramen joy god, thank you for making Menya Shoho. The vegan miso ramen (spicy) is a perfect dish. My favorite pairing is a sharp IPA beer. I have no clue how they do it but, oh the gods, it's the best ramen I've had in California. A nuanced blend of broth, oil, spice and divine slurpy noodles that slap the face of catastrophe and say "bring it bitches, I am golden." Just shut up and eat it. Consider it a prayer to the gods of warm wonder nature luck joy happiness. read more

We arrived on a Friday at 6:15pm and found they were out of all the miso ramens, including the vegan version we had specifically come for. We both ordered the Vegan Tantanmen instead, which was quite good. The edamame, however, was too salty for my husband to finish. They were also out of the Deschutes IPA and the Yuzu soda my husband wanted. It was surprising to find so many items unavailable so early on a Friday evening. The service was slow, and no one came by to check on us during the meal. We eventually went up to the register to pay, since it seemed unlikely anyone would bring the bill to our table. The ramen was good, but between the number of items out of stock and the service, the evening was disappointing, especially since we had come to celebrate our anniversary. read more

This was our go-to ramen spot in Marin. Sadly the service has gotten so bad. Our experience last night was just a mess. The person working was untrained in both hospitality and the most basic food handling. This is the second time we have dealt with this issue. My message to management is to get your staff trained in the basics This seems to be an ongoing struggle for this once mighty ramen shop, go back and read the recent reviews. The food was good. read more

The wait was very long despite there being multiple tables. It's because only one guy was working the front so it took more than 15 minutes for him to clear a table. He was doing everything on the floor. He kept forgetting items we ordered and then would forget our to go boxes. I don't blame him bc he was so busy, it's unfair. The menu isn't very big either and my vegan miso ramen wasn't worth getting. It actually tasted bad to me. I think it was the purple onions and cilantro in it along with something in the sauce? Idk. It was very acidic and sour as if something was rancid. It was hard to eat. read more

Menya Shono - I had Vegan Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Still a very solid ramen place for where we enjoy getting the tsukemen as well as their blaze ramen Spicy tsukemen comes as a dipping ramen and has fried chicken and a semi soft boiled seasoned egg. Blaze as a standard comes with pork chashu only, no egg, so if you want one of them runny jammy eggs, you gotta order one on the side read more

Menya Shono - Spicy tsukemen with fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

The good. My Ginjo ramen is good and the calamari is good. I don't frequent a ramen restaurant but this place had absolutely amazing ramen. The pork is cooked to perfection. That's the good..... Now the service. On a rainy Sunday night, the restaurant was busy but still had open tables and people were also starting to depart. We waited a good 10 mins before someone came to acknowledge our presence. I had to go to the cashier to point out that's a couple of groups wanting to put our name down for a table. That's one. Upon checkin we were told that our orders will take 35-40 mins since they are packed. Not an issue. The other not so good is that half the ramen menu is not available. No miso etc... bummer. Now, I would have appreciated it if when they warned us of the late food service, menu changes should have been advised as well. They didn't have an extensive menu so not sure why that was not communicated. read more

Menya Shono - Nori Calamari - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Mensho is my absolute favorite ramen; so in the area I decided to try Menya Shono, as they operate under the same umbrella. It seemed like it had a lot of my favorites like enoki chips. A little bit more low key and spacious than other the menshos. The tables were quite small and for 2 ramens and 2 appetizers they had to connect another small table. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. I had the tsukemen and it was amazing. It was different but the dipping sauce was creamy and flavorful. An added broth wasn't needed, if it was offered. The Ginjo was perfectly balanced with a nice creaminess as well. We couldn't finish it but was a good the next day. Great option if youre in the area. Street parking, but didn't seem too hard to get. read more

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Where do I begin? The food here is good, good value is fair and the ingredients are distinct. I tasted quality. The wait staff could use some help. We've dined here three times and enjoyed the food but the experienced some of the most offensive waitress which need to change if we ever return. Out wait staff Vanessa was aggressive and dismissive. The waitress never introduced herself and treated us with a bottle attitude. I kindly asked her name and she responded to me like she wanted to fight me "what's yours!!" She exclaimed and got in our face. I went in to dine with 1 small infant and my spouse. I was honestly frightened and taken back, we still did our best to work with her as our son was hungry and we needed help with the menu as they were sold out of many items. When I ordered she said the item I requested wasn't as good as another option but it was her first time waiting on us and I explained I wanted what I said. She still put in what she suggested and sent a bus boy to bring the food and never checked on us. We never got a beverage order and she brought the check over without asking if we needed anything- confused we called someone over to please bring drinks. She was mad and made it known she had to redo a check and when she brought it again she pushed for us to finish. She said "can you finish this" and hovered over. At this point I had to stop I said please stop rushing me I have a baby and will complete the check when we are done eating. After we paid she followed me to the bathroom to confront me and told me "if you have anything to say then say it to the owner he is right there" I was harassed by her and she raised her voice at me while holding my child. I don't wish this on anyone and not only did she make me feel like a bother but she scared me enough to never return. Basic customer service is greeting me telling me your name and taking my order and I just wanted to have dinner with my family I wanted her to leave me alone and she got in face just for existing. I tipped and deescalated the situation as best I could which should never happen in the first place. I am not sure why there isn't enough wait staff the other two times we had a male that waited on us and he was professional but he was the only one working. I hope they get some help and train Vanessa / the girl that works there. At this point I don't know if her name is Vanessa or not. read more

The ramen here is pretty darn good, but the service was horrible. The staff had a very rushed attitude. We were left standing at the entrance even though there was no one else in the restaurant. The worker seemed either too busy or too annoyed to help. Even after we were seated, I had to go up to the cash register to place our order and walked up to the cash register to pay at the end. The table was sticky all over. The ramen is expensive, but good. read more

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I love the true authenticity that Menya Shono brings. So many places claim to be "authentic" Japanese restaurants, but Menya Shono truly delivers flavors straight from Japan. It's an absolute gem. I had the Toripaitan Ramen Original, and it was fantastic. The broth was super rich, and the toppings were well balanced. The noodles were cooked perfectly, just the right texture. The only downside was the service and cleanliness. When I arrived, I was one of the first customers for lunch, but the table I got was extremely sticky, which made me wonder if it was ever wiped down. On top of that, the staff ignored me for a while when I walked in. He seemed busy, but it felt awkward. That said, the ramen itself was so delicious that I'd definitely come back and give it another try. I'm hoping the service and cleanliness improve, because the food truly deserves it! read more

Menya Shono - Tori Toripaitan Ramen Original - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I tried this ramen spot recently and really enjoyed a few highlights. The corn was extremely good--sweet, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The fried chicken also stood out with a really nice texture, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. For my main dish, I went with the Tsukemen. It was something totally new for me since it comes out cold and you dip it into a very rich broth. While I'm glad I tried it, I don't think I'd order it again. The corn was definitely my favorite part of the meal, and I'd be open to coming back to try some of their other ramen options instead. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Shocked to have Ramen this good in marin. Super generous portions and delicious Tsukemen Honestly it's on par with some of SF's best offerings like Marufuku and Waraku. Highly recommend read more

Menya Shono - Ginjo Delux - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Wow! This place is a treat. I stayed around the block for business and checked yellow to see what looked tasty around where I was. The reviews were not wrong. Very cool vibe and the staff very friendly. I ordered the deluxe ramen and I have to say it is the BEST I've ever had. From the rich broth to the perfectly cooked chewy noodles this was fantastic. Everything on the menu looked deliciously fun and I can't wait to go back. read more

There aren't many ramen spots in Marin - but If id have to choose one, it would be Menya! I ordered the GKO Deluxe. Flavors were delicious (if you prefer garlic like me), noodles tasted fresh and meat was tender. Would also suggest the calamari and corn wings if you're interested in an appetizer. Service was good. Prompt. Our waiter educated us further on different ramen types to try based on our preferences. Ambiance was 8/10. We enjoyed the aesthetics and open space. I will say a little pricey for the portions provided, (especially since every add on, including the sauce, is charged) but, with how much thought is put into the dishes it is manageable. Nothing will ever beat ramen in Japan (though they have a location in Tokyo as well), but if we're going for convenience and good quality - we'd come back to try other dishes! read more

I think we got lucky here! Menya Shono usually has loooooooong waits at other locations but not at San Rafael. We were able to pop in and get a table immediately. The service is decent and there are plenty of traditional options as well as vegan options too. By default, I like to order the vegan tantan but I forget how ridiculously THICK the broth is. It's almost like a soupy bowl of sesame butter. It's not my preference but the soup itself is still jam packed with flavor. The overly thick texture of the "soup" made me full really quickly. I'd personally prefer it to be thinned out a little. The first time I ordered that ramen, I asked for a side of broth but was denied. I just have to remember not to order this next time... The fixins were very very generous. I usually would welcome this but I found it all to be too overwhelming with the super thick soup and the oily chunk of mushroom. The vegan miso was much less overwhelming but sadly was "under"whelming in comparison. I think the Oakland location does a much better job overall. Given that there's no wait for this spot, I'd say it's worth the tradeoff. read more

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We came here for Sunday lunch, and the ramen we got definitely hit the spot on a rainy afternoon. The dining space is clean and modern, and the ambiance was quite calm and relaxed. I ordered the classic ginjo ramen, which came with a rich and creamy chicken broth. The thick ramen noodles were cooked perfectly to a nice bouncy texture, which made for the perfect bite with the flavorful broth. The toppings felt a little lacking to me, I thought it was kinda weird that the classic did not come with an egg. I did enjoy the 2 slices of thin-cut pork chashu, they were smokey and tender. The fried burdock on top was pretty good, I liked the flavor and texture once it soaked up the broth. I appreciated the fact that there wasn't too much on top. I've had bowls where there was so much fried burdock that it was hard to enjoy the ramen underneath. Definitely a pricey option, but the quality of ramen and ingredients makes for a solid bowl of ramen. My bf enjoyed the spicy vegan miso with a ramen egg added in, I think this one of the better vegan ramens we've tried. If you have a bigger appetite, definitely go for the deluxe over the classic, the toppings seem to be a lot better for only a dollar or two difference. Overall, a solid choice for ramen in an area that lacks good Asian food. read more

Menya Shono - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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We go to Menya Shono at least a couple times a month - it's easily our favorite ramen spot in the area. Other ramen restaurants in Marin are fine, but this place is clearly a step above. Their broths are full of flavor and not just salt bombs, and their ingredients are all quality -- with perfectly cooked eggs, chewy noodles and melt in your mouth chashu pork. My husband and I almost always get the Shoyu chintan ramen, but we've tried many types and have never been disappointed. our family members have even tried the vegan tantanmen and raved about it. Service can be a bit slow at times but usually friendly. And the ambience is casual enough where we don't feel bad bringing our young kids who are also big ramen fans. read more

Menya Shono - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

We came here for lunch several times and I think the ramen quality had gone downhill since. I had a team lunch here today and I ordered the GKO deluxe ramen for $25. The broth was way too thick and way too oily that each bite is overly greasy while the ramen noodle is a little too soft. The lingering taste with soggy thick noodle with too much grease sucks. The various garlic flavor didn't blend in well. I love ramens but feel like this ramen restaurant has not met up with the expectation since my last visits. I don't think I would enjoy another ramen again at this restaurant after this time. Service was not very attentive neither and I had to wave down the waiter to order and to get the bill. One man going around the restaurant while an automatic 20% service charge is added to the bill. read more

Menya Shono - GKO Deluxe, way too oily and cold meat, soggy noodles :-( - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I've been going to Menya Shono and Mensho for years so a review is long overdue for this San Rafael location. Chef and owner Tomaharu Shono opened Mensho in 2005, and the first U.S. location was opened in 2016 in San Francisco. 5 years later, he opened a location in San Rafael, then Union City and Oakland in subsequent years. Clearly Chef Shono has some affinity for the Bay Area. And the Bay Area is fortunate for it! His ramen is some of, if not the best outside of Japan. The San Rafael location is much larger than Mensho SF with vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen. It has a large stainless steel bar back with many taps for beer with about a quarter of them actually in use. Perhaps it used to be a brewery space. There are crates printed with Mensho along with large explanations of aspects of their ramen such as the farm to table approach and the properties of the grains used for the noodles. Starting from the appetizers, there are the Corn Ribs which are buttery, roasted, and cut into bite-sized strips. Then there are the Enoki Chips, an airy mound of delicately thin and fried enoki mushrooms. Perfectly fried chicken karaage with a slice of lemon. There's also Mentaiko Takoyaki, Nori Calamari, Chashu Rice and Vegan Karaage. Then there's the ramen. Chef Shono is known for his signature Tori Paitan, a thick and creamy chicken broth, fried garlic, chashu, sesame and burdock. The SF location has a matcha variant of it, but San Rafael does not. There is also Mazesoba, Tsukemen, Miso Ramen, and a vegetarian Tantanmen. But my favorite that I just drove 2 hours for this weekend was the Chintan Shio Ramen. There is so much craft that goes into it from the chewy and thin wheat noodles, roasted duck medallions, smoked chashu, perfectly marinated and custard-like ajitama and clear flavorful complex and sublime broth, it's as good as it gets outside of Tokyo. If it takes a bit longer than the average ramen place for it to get to your table, it's because they are taking extra time to make it perfect. Sadly, the much closer Union City location's Chintan Shio does not compare favorably to the San Rafael location. Me and my partner both felt that it doesn't taste as fresh, and the broth and noodles of the Shio there have somewhat of an oddly packaged ramen taste. I have traveled for a few weeks to Tokyo and Kyoto trying different kinds of ramen in Ginza, Roppongi Hills, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku. Menya Shono holds up well to native Japanese ramen. It's the most authentic Japanese ramen you'll find in the U.S. I'd reckon many San Rafael residents don't know how lucky they are to have one of the best ramen restaurants in town. I wish we had one in the South Bay, except that the lines would be ridiculous. It would definitely thin out the lines at Ramen Nagi and Tsujita. read more

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After trying this restaurant any other ramen spot will never live up to this place for you. I always get the blaze ramen and it's the perfect bowl. It is a bit pricey but I've never left not full. Depending on what time and day you visit it will be busy which can make service slower but appetizers always come out fast. Ambience is chill , not overwhelming at all read more

Menya Shono - Blaze ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

We got seated pretty fast! The staff are nice. Parking was a bit hard to find but there was a public parking lot nearby which we found after making a round or two. The bathroom at the restaurant is down a hallway so make sure you follow the signs. We got three appetizers. The chashu rice was good and was $6. The chicken karage was really good ($7). There was a corn wings which is just corn cob slices with tajin ($7.50). The corn cob is nice to nibble on lol. My favorite was the chicken karage. The appetizers are a small size though so don't expect a lot. We got the chicken chashu ramen and the blaze ramen. We wanted it extra spicy but saw we were charged $2 each for hot sauce so $4. Other ramen places I've been to have never done this before so I was a bit surprised. Other than that, my experience was good. read more

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No doubt about it, this is VERY good ramen. But as others have mentioned the broth is almost too rich and thick. For the price on DoorDash, I'm really disappointed in the portion size. There are a few other options around the area that provide double the amount for half the price. The quality of meat was great, but the Enoki Mushroom Chashu was unreal. First time trying it, and it was absolutely delicious. I can't speak to the service or ambiance personally since I ordered to-go, but we're local and walk by often. It looks great inside, and I see the pictures on Yelp and see the portions seem to be much larger for dining in. I wouldn't come here very often due to the price. It's a deterrent. $29 for this. But it definitely will be a spot I treat myself too every once in a while because the taste is phenomenal. read more

Menya Shono - DX Ginjo Toripaitan Ramen (couldn't wait and had a few bites) - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Delicious, super fast ramen in a great space with zero wait time. I love that you can order the perfect ramen bowl with zero pork ingredients! The toppings here are tasty and beautifully presented. I love the enoki chips and red ginger on top. I always get the black garlic bowl with chicken broth and extra spice. Everything was cooked perfectly and the restaurant location was clean, spacious, and quiet. Hit the spot. Hard to go anywhere else. read more

Menya Shono - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I ordered food online and when I received it it was missing the soup for the ramen, the corn wasn't fried at all, and my chicken was RAW in the middle. I went back in person it it took a half hour to get any solid answer and they claimed I would get a refund in one day, and now at the end of the week it isn't there. I spent $40 dollars here only to receive rude service, raw food, and a lost $40. I absolutely do not recommend this place at all. read more

I heard great things about this place but it was far from my expectations. When arriving, the place was empty and it took the server 10 minutes to seat us. The server didn't acknowledge us when we walked in and we were patiently waiting by the door since there was a sign saying "Please wait to be seated." and she didn't make eye contact. Once we were seated, we got served our menu and it took the a while to wave down the server. When we finally got her attention and ordered, she spoke extremely soft and it was hard to make sure we ordered the right things. She didn't bring out water or utensils until the food came but other tables that came after us got theirs. There was a lot of tables either sat by others or have their leftover food which didn't feel good for the ambiance. After we finished, we tried waving down the server and she still wasn't looking up to see if there's guest she needed to attend to. She was constantly looking down and at her phone. The food was mediocre and that was disappointing because I heard so much good things about this place. It was overly salty too because after the meal, I found myself drinking a lot of water. It was a disappointing experience nonetheless. read more

Great meal! Our server was so kind and amazing at explaining the menu and all of our options and add-ons. The food was perfect. I loved my vegan ramen, very "nutty" and just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend a visit for lunch or dinner! read more

There were six in our party wanting to try the flavors of Meya Shono. We were greeted with a smile, and was seated right away by our lovely server Miyuki. She patiently explained the menu, and answered our many questions. Our dishes arrived to our table, hot and delicious. Everything was perfect. Our server checked in with us throughout our meal making sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was happy, and very satisfied with the food, and the service. My husband made a comment, "this is the best meal I've had in a long time!" We will definitely will be back for an encore! read more

Not too busy for a Friday lunch and we were seated immediately. After ordering, we waited over 20 mins to get our food, which was just two bowls of ramen. It didn't come out at the same time either. I got mines first and had to wait another 10 mins before the second one came out. I got the Ginjo Toripaitan Ramen. Presentation was nice and it looked very fancy with the fried burdock root topping. It also comes with thick ramen noodles. Once I mixed everything together, the broth got really thick and creamy, which I didn't like. It wasn't very soupy and a bit salty. My partner got the Shio Ramen. The broth was very light. Toppings were a bit lacking and the portion seemed kind of small. The noodles had good consistency. The pieces of meat that were included were very fatty.The Shio Ramen was definitely better than the Ginjo however. Overall, the ramen didn't blow my mind and it was very pricey. read more

Menya Shono - Ginjo Toripaitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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This experience was unacceptable. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet when we arrived, the server bluntly told us, "you have to wait." Meanwhile, a white couple who came after us was seated immediately. There's no reasonable explanation for that kind of treatment. On top of that, the server was openly disrespectful--dismissive, unwelcoming, and even rolling her eyes while serving us. The contrast in how we were treated was obvious and disturbing. This didn't feel like bad service--it felt like racism, plain and simple. I would strongly caution others, especially Asian customers, before choosing to dine here. read more

We enjoyed the noodle at this place. It chewy & spongy texture. The broth is creamy. I like the 5 garlic flavors (GKO) a lot more than the Miso bowl. Our server is friendly. The atmosphere is great. I do like their decorations. I would recommend to try this place once you in San Rafael area. read more

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Came here on a nice rainy Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend. There's lots of street parking around and there's a parking garage nearby which is where we usually park when we're in downtown SR. Loved the ambiance inside and we were seated quickly. Service was awesome! We got corn wings to start & enjoyed them thoroughly. What intrigued me about this was the fact that they used Brentwood corn. I love the seasoning they added. It got us excited for our ramen! I ordered the G.K.O. Ramen. Presentation was beautiful. I love how many colors were incorporated. I was not prepared to have such a thick broth but it was delicious nonetheless. I liked how umami & flavorful it was. As I had more of my ramen, I definitely noticed how heavy it was getting. I did think the pork was slightly too chewy for my liking. I like the innovative ways they added the corn husk into our ramens though. 3.5/5 My boyfriend ordered the Blaze Ramen. He thought it was incredibly rich and flavorful. He definitely recommends it but it might be a little heavy for anyone with a sensitive stomach. It had a good amount of spiciness that added to the flavor which was AWESOME! Overall, still try it out if you're in the area! read more

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Best Ramen in Marin County, possibly even the world. The broth of the ramen was so thick and full of flavor, it made me all sorts of emotional. The tender pork in the deluxe was unexpectedly grandeur without being too heavy. The egg was no ordinary egg. It was cooked to the perfect consistency, staying gooey until the last bite. The noodles had a chew without being al dente. This ramen is a well organized symphony playing a beautifully written piece written by the chef. This ramen is short of having an entire orchestra in your mouth. read more

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This is incredible. These soups are so good! My standby is the Tori Paiten creamy chicken broth ramen Deluxe. It is out of this world delicious and a lot of food. Highly recommended! read more

Veggie ramen is amazing now!! Best in Marin. The hot sauce is delicious, mushroom in ramen are really good.

This was the second time we came here, and the first time for dinner. I enjoyed my bowl, my wife wasn't a fan of her vegetarian bowl (too spicy, tofu was missing). The main problem for us is that there really weren't many choices we could select since we don't eat red meat. Pretty much every bowl except two contained pork. The other problem, not unique at Menya Shono, is the exceedingly high salt level of the bowls. Wow. On the plus side, the fried checken that came with my dinner was first rate. And since the sauce/soup was in a second bowl, I had full control over how much sauce I put on my chicken. Same with the noodles and greens that were in my bowl. How about more options that are either vegetarian or have fish or chicken? read more

Menya Shono - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I've been here 4 times now, all 4 times the service has been Horrible. I hate to leave bad reviews, but I keep thinking I'm there on an off day and then it's the same bad service- which is a shame bc the food is great. I asked politely for a napkin 3 times and the server forgot (there was only 1 other customer in the restaurant at the time). I finally got up to get one myself and they just watched me do it...didn't even say anything, which was wild. They were also out of miso and tofu on another evening when there were no customers. Lastly, I waited 45 min for a meal and then my partner didn't get their meal until another 20 min later (both just standard ramen orders). I simply do not understand. read more

Overview: Homemade ramen shop Meal/Time: Lunch/ 1:36PM Sunday  Seated: 1:40PM Ordered:  1:50PM First ordered item arrived: 2:06PM Decor/Atmosphere:  ramen with an open kitchen.  Beers on tap. Feels like a bar. Service/ Front of the House:  we had to wait 4 minutes to be seated.  We stood at the entrance way not greeted or acknowledged. Service/Serving Staff:   10 minutes after seating till wait person came to our table for our order.  Water was on table within 2 minutes of seating. Wait person did not greet us nor tell us his name. Asked for the check and received that in under 1 minute. Food: Shio deluxe ramen $23.  The deluxe is supposed to have "extra" pork belly... but there was only 1 piece, albeit a large piece.  There were 2 pieces of duck char sui.  The duck char sui was smokey and pretty good.  The broth was rich in flavor... pretty good.  The ramen noodles had a good chew. Value: just a bit pricey for ramen, but this is Marin County, near downtown San Rafael. Restroom: restrooms are located down a real long winding hallway.  I think this might be a shared resource with other establishments. Men's room has 1 stall and urinal and 2 sinks.  The sink area is wet. Will I come back?:  will need to pass on coming back.  The entire process took way too much time...but I did not feel welcomed...especially dropping over $20 for a bowl of ramen.  The ramen was good, but you can get the same quality in other places. read more

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Now, I had to come and try this restaurant since it is similar and owned by Mensho. They have similar entrée dishes on their menu, and feature the same appetizers, and most of the drink options as well. This space is large and perfect for a group of friends to have lunch or dinner on a rainy day, or any occasion that you may be craving ramen! Great for date night and solo meals as well. The ambiance sets a tone that feels like you're in an exclusive restaurant with the traditional shades along the windows and having darker wood and lower lighting causes a mysterious and intimate feeling to the atmosphere. The staff was attentive and always ensuring I had everything I needed. Moving onto the food... It was good! Since it was my first time here, I kept my meal quite basic. I started with the enoki chips and chicken karaage as an appetizer and had the Ginjo Toripaitan Ramen and Blaze Ramen as entrées. I found the enoki chips to be oilier than expected. They were still good - salty and savory... But the oil that was remaining on them was a bit overpowering. The chicken karaage was good! I think it may have lacked on crispiness, but it was still enjoyable. The Ginjo Toripaitan Ramen and the Blaze Ramen Deluxe were okay. I liked how light the entire dishes felt, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. However, I did feel that the creaminess and richness to the broths were missing. I added an egg the toripaitan, but maybe I shouldn't have. Both eggs for the ramens caused disappointment because the eggs looked smoked, but didn't have a smoky taste to it, and it felt that they didn't sit in a marinade long enough. Overall, the restaurant is good. I will go back to try other items on the menu and give an updated review. I think this restaurant is placed in a great location and I appreciate that they are open for lunch time, which makes it more desirable to go throughout the day. Definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

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Menya part of Mensho, so the ingredient base is going to be good and surprised for it to be located in San Rafael (cheaper rent than peninsula I guess). ramen reach the $25 price point however and service lacking. toripaiten excellent (signature broth) and this is heavy sesame/toasted garlic style and fried burdock. thicker noodles could be cooked a little better with more chew since they kinda soft. smoked meat was good both chicken and pork, but some pork pieces a bit chewier. tsukemen also good broth, fried chicken meat. ok nori calamari. read more