• Mensho San Francisco

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Serves meat, vegan options available. American spin-off of Tokyo’s standout ramen brand. Offers two labeled vegan tantan ramen (with or without soup). Orders are made and paid for on a machine outside (English available) the store entrance before being seated. Located in My Lord shopping mall, 7th floor in Shinjuku station. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


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20 Reviews

First Review by anutthar

LarsMueller

Points +363

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

5 stars!! So good

I was not expecting it to be this tasteful! It was not that expensive either (1350円 extra noodles for 150円). I am soo glad i found it. I wish i could give this a 5 star because it deserves it.

Pros: The taste!!!, Comfortable place in generell , Friendly staff

Cons: Its in shinjuku station (navigating is hard)

Pistole

Points +141

Vegan
25 Nov 2024

Reeeeally tasty tantanmen

I strongly agree with the other reviewers, this tantan was really delicious. Beats the other popular choices like T's by miles.

Pros: Tasty , Spicy, Friendly

Cons: Not a big mall fan. But food is worth it

SeanDavid

Points +582

Vegan
22 Nov 2024

Surprisingly good

We had the vegan tantan ramen, and the flavor was really nice. I was surprised by the depth of the flavor, and the slight sweetness to the broth. It's quick service as well, so it would definitely work if you're on the go.

fabiane

Points +756

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

Good, and quite spicy tantanramen

The place has a different vibe than a normal Japanese Ramen. But offers interesting options, plus 1 vegan option, but with two versions, one with soup and another without it. The ramen is good, a but too spicy for me, but to be fair I never remembered to ask less hot, lol.

AkrisBarlok

Points +71

Vegetarian
16 Nov 2024

Fast and good

Small restaurant in a mall. After ordering on the machine, we got our food pretty fast. Especially a good place if you like your Ramen a bit spicy.

Pros: Fast serving, Spicy ramen

Cons: Much noice from the mall

EmilyHW1989

Points +19

Vegetarian
19 Oct 2024

Delicious!

Really good. Hard to find a vegan ramen that isn’t just a watery soy sauce soup. This was spicy and creamy and lovely!

CécileCamilloWolf

Points +15

Vegetarian
08 Oct 2024

Delicious vegan ramen

Original ramen restaurant with vegan/veggie option, was delicious and the staff super nice. I went with my partner who is not vegan and he also loves his

Jinger

Points +97

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Can rocommend

This definitely has been one of the best Vegan Ramen i‘ce had in 3 weeks Japan

Seatown_vegan

Points +8096

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

!!!!!!

This may have been the best bowl of ramen I had on this trip. Ordered the tan tan and it was amazing! Was having some issue with the machine outside of the restaurant taking my money when ordering but you can always order with a human if you have that problem.

tronna

Points +1432

Vegan
24 Aug 2024

Vegan ramen

On the 7th floor of My Lord food hall. You order your dishes at a machine at the entrance before seating. They have two vegan options, both ramen—one with soup and one without. We tried the one with soup. It can be a bit tricky to slurp, but it was manageable with chopsticks. You can also request an apron. The place feels authentic, and the food was tasty, with a lot of peanut flavor and a bit spicy.

CvegAnR

Points +24

Vegan
09 Jul 2024

Good vegan Ramen

Very nice vegan Ramen, can't complain. Easy to order on the machine, and the vegan option is clearly marked.
The Ramen was tasty!

BarNuriel

Points +22

Vegetarian
16 Jun 2024

Amazing vegan ramen

Rich and tasty vegan ramen best in shinjuku

vegemee

Points +22

Vegan
20 May 2024

Looks great but vegan was unavailable

The ramen looks great and there were interesting non-vegan options for others in a group like the matcha ramen. Unfortunately both vegan options were sold out when I visited in a group, so couldn’t eat anything. Hopefully it was a one off.

Ruzha

Points +3646

Vegan
14 May 2024

Rich and Tasty Ramen

I was a bit apprehensive trying the Mensho San Francisco vegan tantanmen, as I usually would prefer to support fully vegan businesses, and more and more ramen shops are popping up all over Tokyo, and especially around the Shinjuku area.
But, oh, am I glad I had it! I would say that right now, it's my favorite ramen in Tokyo yet!
My husband and I both ordered the soup ramen from the machine at the front and got seated at the counter. We asked for no onions or green onions on mine, and the staff was more than happy to accommodate us. And then the ramen came! It was so rich and full of flavor, and so soooo good! I am a bit nervous to even try any other ramen around now.

dhtwig

Points +36

Vegan
09 May 2024

Lovely Vegan Ramen

Had a number of vegan ramens while in Tokyo and can pretty much safely say this was the 2nd best one we had. No vegan sides which was a little disappointing, but appreciated a non vegan restaurant with a vegan option.

Pros: The Ramen , The service

Cons: No vegan sides

sasham

Points +4724

Vegan
17 Jan 2024

Great ramen experience in Shinjuku station

Located on the 7th floor of My Lord in Odakyu Shinjuku Station.
Offers two vegan labelled tantan ramen (with or without broth). Some basic vegan side dishes are also available to order.

Broth is very flavourful and rich, not too spicy with lots of toppings including soy mince.

Counter space is spacious, so dont worry if you get seated at the counter. Easy order and to pay at the vending machine outside store (English language available).

shapat

Points +387

Vegetarian
11 Jan 2024

Loved it!

Got the spicy ramen and it was amazing!!! They were able to make it without onion and garlic which was great! It wasn’t too spicy, one of the best ones I’ve had in Tokyo!

Veggiebrighton14

Points +43

Vegetarian
19 Nov 2023

Yummy ramen, would go again!

I got the vegan noodles in ‘soup’. It was close to closing and they stopped food orders 30 minutes before closing, so I just managed to get there in time. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Ramen came quickly as did drinks. Ramen was smoky, creamy, rich and lots of umami flavours.
Ramen was topped with some chopped nuts, dried onion, green garnish, spring onions, chopped white and red onions. Meat substitute in a little pile in the middles. Actual noodles were good too and probably the best ratios IMO of noodles to broth I’ve had so far in Japan.
The restaurant is very clean, has explanations on the walls about where they source some ingredients and as per Happy Cows description, does feel like an chain that originated in America but lots of locals and no other tourists, so must be good!
The bowl just seemed to keep going and when I thought I was almost done due to its workout bowl I realised I had a bit more :D
My partner had a meaty dish and extra noodles were only ¥150.
You order food and drinks on a giant touch screen and pay just at the front door and then take a seat and hand staff your ticket.
Also found on 7th floor (as a little tricky to locate) but good signage in the lifts.
Overall really nice, would go again.
4 stars as only one vegan options.

Pros: Great flavours, Really nice restaurant with bar and table seats, Meat options for people you may be with

Cons: Only one option (with or without ‘soup’/ broth

saintlouisvegan

Points +84

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

One of the better vegan ramens in Tokyo

Rich broth, medium firm noodles, good portion size. I ate this several times over a few days.

Pros: Fast service , Yummy “meat” substitute stuff

Cons: Would have liked some whole veggies , Serves meat as well

anutthar

Points +783

Vegan
24 Jun 2023

Great ramen!

Had the soup and soup less versions - both good stuff




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