"Listen, standing in line behind a retractable barrier for 45 minutes to over an hour is not our idea of fun. But we’ll gladly do it for what Mensho Tokyo is serving up. This Lower Nob Hill spot makes a damn good bowl of ramen that lives up to the hype. The trick to possibly minimizing your wait time is getting here early (yes, even lining up before they open), coming with a very small group, and accepting a seat at the bar area if it’s offered." - julia chen 1, lani conway