"There’s no better place to listen to your favorite true crime podcast and/or dissect the highs and lows of your week than while waiting in line at Mensho. The Tenderloin ramen spot always has a wait, since their chicken-based broth and perfectly chewy noodles are legendary. Once you’re finally in, a bowl of creamy tori paitan ramen with melty chashu or spicy lamb will land in front of you faster than you can say “creamy tori paitan ramen.” They run a very efficient operation here, so you’ll be in and out pretty quickly. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez