Mensho Ramen

We have been here many times and we have always enjoy our meals. We had the GKO, Classic Toripaitan, enoki chips, aji fry, and matcha pudding — everything was incredible from start to finish. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, noodles perfectly chewy, and toppings super fresh. The GKO had a great balance of spice and depth, while the Classic Toripaitan was silky and comforting. The enoki chips and aji fry made for the perfect crispy sides, and the matcha pudding was the ideal way to finish the meal — light, smooth, and just sweet enough. The staff are always friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere had that cozy, modern ramen-bar vibe. Definitely one of the best ramen spots in Phoenix — can’t wait to come back!

We stopped in at MENSHO Ramen during a girls’ outing, and it was such a great experience! I had never tried ramen before, so this was a first for me — and wow, it did not disappoint. They make their noodles fresh in-house, and you can taste the difference in every bite. The ramen was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and perfectly balanced. The service was excellent — warm, friendly, and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and fun, making it the perfect spot for a casual dinner, a girls’ night out, or just trying something new. If you’re looking for a cute, delicious ramen spot, this is the place to go. 🍜✨

We’d heard a lot about Mensho, but decided to wait until some of the buzz died down to avoid the rumored long wait times. When we finally went for an early dinner on a Sunday, we were seated right away. We started with their delicious take on a salmon roll, the Misoyaki Salmon, which was incredible — easily the highlight of our meal. I ordered the vegan ramen, Cauliflower Tantanmen. It was okay. I consider myself a ramen lover, but this one just didn’t hit the mark for me. The broth was thicker and saltier than I’m used to — bordering on a gravy. I asked for a side of rice to finish the broth once my noodles were gone, but was told it wasn’t available, which was pretty disappointing. My partner ordered the signature Toripaitan and felt similarly. That said, neither of our dishes were bad — we both acknowledged that perhaps Mensho’s ramen style just isn’t for us. We finished our meal with the Matcha Pudding, which was perfectly sweetened and absolutely delicious. All in all, it was a nice experience with good food and friendly service, but I probably wouldn’t rush back on my own. If friends wanted to go, sure — but personally, I think I prefer Jinya or Yutaka.

I’ve had ramen in Japan—the home of ramen—and I can honestly say Mensho comes impressively close, maybe even better in some ways. The Signature Ramen is rich and silky, with a broth that clings to the noodles and delivers deep umami in every bite. The soft-boiled egg is perfect, the mix of pork and turkey adds amazing depth, and the A5 Wagyu takes it to another level. The Spicy Crunchy Chicken appetizer was a standout too—crispy, juicy, and the perfect balance of sweet heat with just the right kick. Mensho isn’t just a ramen shop, it’s a full experience. Every detail feels intentional, and everything comes together in harmony. If you’re looking for world-class ramen outside of Japan, this is the spot.

Mensho, was absolutely stellar. Although I’ve never been over seas , I’ve had a lot of very good Ramen. But Mensho is by far the best I’ve ever had. The broth was so flavorful and velvety, the noodles had a prefect bounce and chew. The both clung to the noodles for that perfect slippery slurp. All the proteins melted in your mouth. Staff provided the best costumer service experience .

This location is bigger and brighter than the one in Mesa. Service was excellent, our server was friendly and attentive. The ramen broth was thicker and a bit too rich for my taste. The spicy karaage felt like a smaller portion and didn’t stand out much. They do offer more sushi and rolls here, but overall, I still prefer the Mesa location.

Talk about the best fricken ramen I've ever had. The service was stellar, they even gave me their dessert for my birthday. 100% would recommend. We for the signature ramen, the garlic knockout, garlic edamame, the enoki mushrooms, a5 wagu with caviar and the garlic wagu. Good god this place is perfect.

I was talking to a friend about ramen today and that led to a ramen craving. I did a search and found this resturant and decided to give it a try. The location is good, the building looks cool, and there is a big parking lot. My servers name was Jakobe. He was upbeat and friendly. Jakobe was also very knowledgeable about the different menu items. To my surprise this restaurant serves a variety of premium carbonated beverages. Jakobe recommended several of his favorites and I went with the Sparkling Yuzu White Peach which was ice cold and delicious. Next he answered all my questions about the different entrees and I picked the Signature Toripaitan. It was out of this world! What a tasty dish! Highly recommended. This was a perfect restaurant experience. Great food and service is top notch! I’m glad I found this place. I will definitely be back again soon!

Sadly disappointed as was expecting a lot from this restaurant. Slow service and even slower delivery of the food. Ramen was average at best. Pork was poor quality. Won't return

Fantastic atmosphere. Delicious ramen, very good and deep flavor. A bit on the expensive side but worth it. The noodles are freshly made and the service is great. We had a few different things and everything was good.

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

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!

I've been dying to try this place! We went with a group of 8 and had about an hour wait to get seated which was fine - we just grabbed a drink at the Thai place across the way. The food was definitely unique and not your standard ramen. I thought the edamame were nothing special and the corn rib app was tasty. For ramen, mine was good but I wish I'd ordered the garlic one that my friend had because that broth was amazing! I was sad to see they don't have wine except plum wine.

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.

Excellent bowl of ramen, I really enjoyed the food and service here, no complaints. Went last Friday and it wasn't busy, we got seated right away. Broth was thick and flavorful, toppings worked really well, and I felt the portion size was good for how rich it was. Overall, would highly recommend giving this place a try.

Four of us decided to try Menshu Ramen since none of us had been and we all heard good things. Heads up for the uninitiated, like us, the menu differs a bit per location. Read on... It's a cool, modern, comfy-classy-relaxed location! One long rectangular building with multiple restaurants. Restaurants in front, in back and on the sides. All share a parking lot with plenty of parking and a cool courtyard in the middle. *Atmosphere: comfortable and modern, Asian inspired modern feel inside with a mix of standard height tables and booths, high tops, a cool round bar with some fun red neon lights, other cool hanging Asian-inspired lighting fixtures. It's a bit loud, likely from all the hard surfaces, it was packed, so there were lots of people and conversations happening at once. The staff "yells" definitely added noise, read on for more about that. I rate atmosphere 8 of 10. *Food: Presentation was outstanding across the board, beautiful, colorful, fresh, and texture balanced. See the photos I included of our food. My shiitake mushroom was actually branded with the restaurant name, that was cool and it was delicious, like a mushroom "steak". We started with the Karaage - fried chicken. It was crispy and crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft and steamy on the inside with a drizzle of kurozu vinagarette, a few slices of eggplant and a roasted pepper. It was very good. Unfortunately, this location only has 2 broth options, chicken soup and miso, neither are my first choice, or any of ours. They don't have tonkatsu broth at this location but apparently they do at other locations. We thought this was strange and unfortunate. The ramen is expensive here. I ordered the GKO (garlic knock out) with a few extra toppings including 2 eggs and shiitake mushroom. It was $26 for the ramen and $5 for the extra 3 toppings. The other 3 in our group ordered the Signature Toripaitan Ramen at $29 per bowl plus $5 each for extra toppings. They come with a reasonable amount of toppings, but if you want a few more, they're available. I added full menu pictures so you can see everything and all the prices. Check out the $50 bowls. The base on all of our bowls was a "rich creamy chicken soup". The noodles were good, thick, lightly chewy, and heavy, nice. The toppings were very good, fresh, nicely curated, and the broth was very thick and rich and tasted good, not overwhelmingly delicious, a bit flat on flavor, but good. I ate all of mine and 1/2 of a "Signature". They tasted similar, textures and richness were virtually identical. The GKO had a nice garlic under/taste, not overwhelming. For dessert we split the Matcha Latte Pudding. It was good, not an explosion of flavor or overly interesting, a bit muted flavor-wise, but beautiful presentation and smooth light flavor. I rate food 8 of 10. *Service: the service was outstanding. Heads-up, the staff all scream something when you walk in that I believe is supposed to be a "welcome" for all the hungry-hungry-hippos waiting outside and walking through the door. It's kind of charming, but honestly it's shockingly loud as you're talking with your table mates and are periodically and surprisingly drowned out by the shouts. The male staff member who rounded our table/my chair, directly facing me, and screamed the welcome-battle-cry definitely rang our heads hard and reverberated through our noggins for a few minutes after. Our server and the guy who delivered our food were super friendly and knowledgable, we loved their positive, happy, enthusiastic descriptions of all the food, well done. I rate service 9 of 10. *Value: in my opinion $30 for a bowl of ramen soup (let alone the two $50 bowls) is steep, unless it's 'far and away' better than most other ramens. Was this? This was good ramen, good toppings, fresh, well curated, with good service. No doubt. Was it TWICE as good and therefore worth twice the price of other ramens? No, was it a $15-$20 bowl of ramen? Sure, on a weekend, out with friends, having fun, in a nice setting, yea, I can see that. But $186 before tip ($225 after tip) for 4 people who shared one small app, each had one bowl of ramen, 2 people had drinks, and one small shared dessert, it was pricey. I rate value a 7 of 10. *Overall: this was a good experience. I'd like to try another of their locations for their tonkatsu base ramen and see how it stacks up. If it's exceptional, the "value" may be higher in my opinion. The experience here was very good, the ramen was good+, the value for the money is the area I felt could be a bit better. I included curated pictures of the menu, the inside/ambiance, and each of our food items. I hope you enjoy!

My nephew and his girlfriend have raved about this restaurant and I finally got to expedience it with them. Loved the atmosphere. As they walk you to your seat, they yell out a Japanese greeting! We all ordered ramen. The portion size was just the right amount not too little and not too much. I subbed out the pork based broth for a vegetable base and added shaved chicken and their smoked egg for extra flavor. It was delicious. Now that I've checked out this location, I definitely want to check out the Mesa one as they offer different items on the menu!

Everything I had here was good although a little on the pricey side for what it was. The edamame ok, but I'd probably try a different appetizer the next time. For ramen I went with the Garlic Knock Out and I thought it was delicious, not too spicy but also the black sauce they add to it was really good. I would definitely get this again. Unfortunately it doesn't come with an egg, so I added that because I really need an egg with my ramen. I'm really glad I did because the egg was a delicious touch

In town visiting and the family wanted something cozy so we ended up here. All of us were blown away!!! Easily some of the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was sooo flavorful and rich, you can tell the noodles were homemade with extra love and care, and the toppings are inspired. Service was flawless. Parking easy. Very impressed!

Amazing amazing. The egg is out of control; I would literally come back just for the egg lol. It's a must if the ramen doesn't have it already.

Fantastic service! When I tell you that the staff was so attentive and on it...man, they really know customer service. There is indoor and pursuit seating available. I love the décor it is a representative of the Asian culture. And while I did not try the ramen, everyone at the table did and had great things to say regarding the favor. Many stated that they liked the thickness of the broth. I did try the garlic edamame as well as the spicy karaage and both was very pleasing. I have no complaints. There is accessible parking and entrance.

The food was excellent but completely overshadowed by terrible service. This was my husband's and my first time dining at this establishment, and since we're not from the area, we were really excited to try it. We ordered the chicken karaage, which was mediocre, I would skip that. The ramen, however, was absolutely delicious. I ordered the traditional ramen, and my husband got the lobster wagyu. The meat in both bowls was incredibly tender and flavorful, which was definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the service was awful--honestly, it was almost nonexistent. After telling our waiter that we had never dined here before, he briefly went over the menu, but that was the extent of his attention. Throughout our entire meal, he never once checked in to see how everything was tasting. Our water glasses were running low, and he didn't bother to refill them. What made this especially upsetting was watching him check on all of his other tables multiple times and refill their drinks. We were only acknowledged at the very beginning and when we received the check. That was incredibly frustrating, especially while seeing other guests treated with much more care and respect.

Solid 4 star ramen place. Quite expensive which is why it drops a star. The bill for 2 people was around $100 for 2 ramens, a bottle of sake, and a dessert. The ramen is very thick and creamy. Almost chickensoup like in nature. The toppings are fresh and plentiful but you shouldn't feel the need to add more than whats already in. I really liked the flavor profile of the garlic knockout that my partner ordered. The signature tonkanston (?) was good, but lacked spice and chillies. The issue with the garlic knockout is that it doesn't have enough meat on it. So ideally I'd like a GKO base with the standard meats on it. Place is busy and you need to wait to eat here. Very fancy ramen spot for a date night. Most of the people in the restaurant at 6 on a Friday were on a date. The bar was surrounded by love birds love bombing their ramen. I'll be back to show guests Phoenix or for a fancy meal if I'm feeling it! P.S. guy named Steve left a review down below and it's very similar to mine. Glad my feelings of this place aren't just unique to me

Mensho is one of my favorite ramen spots for its unique flavors and creative twists on traditional bowls. The broth is rich and complex with layers you can actually taste in every bite. It's always busy which says a lot about how good it is so definitely make a reservation or plan to come during the middle of the week. If you love bold flavors and playful takes on ramen this place is worth it every time.

I think I've found my NÉW favorite place to eat! Whenever I go to Westgate I rarely think to check this place out because of the options in the area but the food was amazing, a different taste to my palette that awakened a whole new world of flavor. I am already thinking about the next time I'm going back lol The wagyu sushi was a bit chewy but very good, I might have been missing a few more pieces because it only came with 2 but the Garlic bowl that my waiter recommended was on point and his service was outstanding. I came pretty close to closing time so the service was super fast. I also love the vibe and the outfits that they wear out is definitely an up and coming place that is a must try.

This Mensho location is a lot bigger than the one in Mesa. Very spacious and great ambiance. The ramen is authentic and was delicious. I got the GKO (garlic knockout) ramen and it's definitely for people who love a stronger flavor. I wasn't a big fan of my bf's toripaitan, but it was a creamier dish. The chicken karaage was nothing special. Although the food was good, Mensho is a place I'll come to every so often. It's expensive Almost $20+.

This place is one of our favorites for date night! The food is always consistent and the service has always been good. It's a cute place that really looks like the put a lot of time giving it that Japan-feel. Signature ramen is amazing but I personally get it without the truffle because the taste is overwhelming for me. You can tell the ingredients are all really quality. Highly recommend trying this location. Mesa location is much smaller and more crammed.

Mensho Ramen Just as good as the Mesa location with a much larger dining area, a few differences, one being this one does not have the Duck Matcha Ramen. Love the Karaage Chicken appetizer, onion my favorite along with the Aji Fries, fried Mackerel, these are must haves. Traditional Toripaitan Ramen is my go to bowl of Ramen, with great tasting broth and multiple goodies inside. Service was very good, they explain in detail what you are interested and also recommend their favorites. Probably the best Ramen is town

I frequent the Mesa location as often as possible. A server told me about the new Phoenix location having a lobster dish. I tried said lobster dish. It was amazing. I prefer the layout of this location with the large wrap around bar.

The food, the service, the ambiance is 5/5! The hand pulled noodles and well-balanced broths are to die for. I'm still dreaming about the bowl of ramen several days later. The Spicy Karaage and A5 Wagyu and Duck Chahu Plate were also so great. The Spicy Karaage could have been better with the sauce as a dipping sauce vs slightly drizzled on top. The Wagyu and Duck plate were so tender and flavorful. I'd get that again in a heartbeat. The Signature Toripaitan Ramen was very very flavorful. I loved the different proteins it included and the broth was rich, creamy chicken flavored. The G.K.O. (Garlic Knock Out) was spicy and very garlicky, lives up to its name! The ramen noodles itself were meaty and honestly the star of the show. The service was on it! So friendly and so welcoming. Keba was amazing and was so personable to make our first time memorable. She and the back kitchen were so quick and from seating to leaving, it took 45 minutes. We came on a Thursday evening around 5pm and there was no wait and restaurant was semi-full.

Tried Monsho Ramen for the first time and it did not disappoint! I got the standard ramen and it totally hit the spot--rich broth, perfect noodles, and all the toppings were on point. What really stood out though was how kid-friendly this place is. We had our toddler with us and the staff went above and beyond to make him feel welcome--checking in often, chatting with him, even bringing over little things to keep him entertained. It made the whole experience that much more enjoyable (and stress-free for us parents ). Great food, great vibes, and genuinely kind people. Will definitely be back!

Man, I had such high hopes for this ramen, everyone has been talking about how amazing it is and my friend and I were both disappointed. I know not all ramen is the same and there are many styles... I just hated that the "broth" of the ramen I ordered was more like a sauce... I wanted it to be more like a soup. The flavor was fine, but definitely not worth the price tag. It wasn't my kind of ramen, but who knows, maybe it'll be yours.

Mensho Ramen's new spot in Phoenix scores high on looks. It has this gorgeous, modern Japanese vibe that instantly sets a cool tone. Getting started, though, the Garlic Edamame was a disappointment. It felt like the garlic and the soy beans were just having two separate parties that never met, and it desperately needed something to tie the flavors together. Luckily, the main dish, the Yuzu Shio Ramen, made up for it. The broth had a decent depth of flavor and the noodles were not soggy.. It was genuinely a good bowl of ramen. Our server seemed nice, just a little slow to bring things when asked. The downfall was the prices. Overall Mensho has good food but is overpriced for what you get.

Oh wow finally made it into mensho and it lived up to all the hype. Right away you are greeted by the whole staff and seated. We got the fried chicken appetizer and it was so good. They removed the bones as well so it's easy to eat without a mess. Then onto the main I got the lobster wagyu butter ramen and yes it's expensive but you only live once right??? It was so rich and full of flavor. Generous portions of wagyu and lobster. I was in food heaven. For sure will be back sooner than later as it was a terrific experience.

WOW. We're so lucky that Mensho Ramen opened right around the corner from us. Or maybe unlucky depending on whether we want to judge this based on the future state of our stomachs or our wallets. Major thanks to Yelp for this one - I went with the Cauliflower Tantanmen and added an egg (since I'm not actually vegan). It was absolutely incredible. Knockout flavors with the perfect amount of spice. My husband is apparently secretly a ramen aficionado from work lunches and says this was the best ramen he's ever had. There are so many fun ramen options on the menu (lobster and wagyu anyone?) but the Cauliflower Tantanmen was so good that I don't think I can bring myself to order anything else. Speaking of wagyu, though, the wagyu sushi was a top notch starter. We also ordered some sort of octopus balls that were topped with... moving fish flakes? I'm not fancy enough to know what I actually ate, but it had a super unique flavor. Google tells me it was actually Takoyaki and the toppings were bonito flakes. Can't wait to come back! Mensho is on my "best of Phoenix" list.

This isn't just lunch, it's an experience. Walking in, you are welcome with a loud greeting by the whole staff. You sit down to a beautifully set table, placemats... If I had a bigger bag... The menu is perfect. It was hard to decide what to have. The server gave us all the pointers. The hard part, is everything as a favorite. And I can see why. I had, what I believe, could have been the best meal of my life. In a simple, yet not simple bowl of Ramen. The Cauliflower Tantanmen to be specific. The flavors were like nothing I had ever tasted. Like butter, only better. Like the best noodles you've ever had, but better. Everything was just better. And mushroom chips. Whoever thought of this is a genius. They were fantastic. Again, the flavors. Something different. Something unique. Something amazing. Something I didn't want to stop eating. And yet, I had to stop eating it. Because I finished it. I was happily satisfied. I wasn't stuffed. It wasn't just a perfect meal, it was the perfect size. As we left, the staff yells out their thank you and goodbyes. Thank you, Mensho! I can't wait to return. Be sure to check out the artist co-op next door and enjoy the courtyard for a bit.

Mensho had some of the best ramen I've had! It's unassuming from the outside, but the decor and ambience inside is of a fun, casual-nice restaurant with clear Japanese influence. Our group was celebrating a birthday and though we did not have a reservation, we were there early enough to be seated quickly for dinner. Some of the group members enjoyed unique cocktails and a variety of japanese beers they had available. For appetitzers, we tried the enoki chips and the karaage. The karaage had a nice flavor and remained moist, and the chili dipping sauce had a pleasant taste without being too spicy. For my taste, the enoki chips were too fried, and there was no taste or texture of the enoki left so I would skip that next time. I ordered the Classic Toripaitan ramen, and this was the star of the show! Despite being in a rich pork broth, the broth was not too heavy or oily. I ate the whole bowl, and somehow did not feel weighed down as I often do with a pork broth. The noodles were springy, and the pork had a smoky flavor that complemented the dish well. I wish there was a mensho near me so I could try the other options, like the garlic ramen!

Ramen Heaven! Surprised my best friend for her birthday and this place went above and beyond our expectations. We started out with the daikon salad which was cool and refreshing. The daikon was cut into ribbons and the yuzu dressing was light and airy. Next we got the karaage chicken, it's thigh meat and it was so tender. The outside was perfectly fried and the meat was perfect. We were brave and order the A5 Wagyu with garlic. The meat was so tender due to the perfect marbling. It basically melted in your mouth and the fried garlic toppings added a nice crunch. I wanted to try their sushi and my boyfriend and I got the Misoyaki salmon roll. The salmon was nice and cool and no fishy taste. The salmon roe on top was so good! Now the main dish: ramen. I got the one with lobster and it came with a slice of butter. After I mixed it in, the broth was rich and creamy. The noodles were al dente and did not get soggy throughout our meal. Our server was kind and attentive. She answered all of our questions. Definitely will be back to try more!

I've been on the hunt for good ramen since my last trip to Japan so imagine the excitement I had after hearing about this Michelin rated ramen shop. I really wanted to love it but I didn't. The hot tastings "appetizers" we tried were good but we mainly came for the ramen. I tried the G.K.O. The broth was way too thick almost gravy like . For the price, it just wasn't worth it for me.

Delicious food Services was perfection Ambiance was fun and inviting We tried several appetizers and ramen bowls. All were amazing!

Second time at Mensho, first time at the uptown location- this location is much larger than the one in Mesa. It's nestled in between a couple other cool restaurants and a soft serve ice cream joint Onyx which looks delicious. I ordered the Garlic Knockout - the 5 x garlic was the primary reason I ordered it. The flavour was delicious and not over powering. Could have used a little more meat. It was portioned perfectly, I finished mine feeling great. We came for lunch which was not too busy.

My friends and I come here often, consistently delicious food and fast service! Comparable to the ramen I had in Japan in my opinion, I love dragging everyone I know to this place :)

Hands down best ramen in Phoenix, closet thing to Japan we've had. Food is delicious and high quality. Service and atmosphere are awesome. They also had a bar you could eat and drink at, def will be coming back. 10/10

The food was really good and delicious. Very nice clean setting. Service was also friendly and nice Only thing is that the portions were a bit small for the price

We've been wanting to try this place for a while but we're worried about the wait. Finally, we made it without even waiting! The service was quick and friendly. We were immediately seated at the bar. The space is open and welcoming! This restaurant is really small and crowded, which was not an issue for us. But I can also see that if you want to come with a big group of friends or come with kids, it might not be that easy & comfortable to dine in. The food was definitely delicious. I didn't know how they made it - the spicy toripaitan was made from chicken soup but was super creamy. The chives added a special touch to the soup. I also found some spicy ground pork at the bottom of my soup, which brought a lot of flavors to the ramen. The karagee we ordered was also good! I wouldn't say it was the best that I've ever had but still, this dish was so creative and flavorful. Overall, a very nice ramen place! The ramen is definitely pricier than the other places, but is worth the try!

Mensho Ramen is located in Capitol Hill. The place can get really busy on a weekend. So plan accordingly. Service is a little slow, and it takes sometime for the food to arrive. The ambience is okay, not anything very fancy. Coming to the food, the veggie Gyoza wasn't the best, don't think I'll order that again. But the curry ramen was so comforting and reminded me of maggi. And the miso ramen was decent too. If you're craving maggi, then I'd highly recommend the curry ramen. Bang on!

Probably the best ramen spot in Phoenix and there was definitely a need for this! Just so you know how much I loved this place- I went three times in one month. First to try it with friends, then brought my sister and later a friend who are both pretty picky eaters. I'm pescatarian, so I enjoyed the spicy yuzu ramen. I also tried the classic toripaitan which was great too, but probably more suited to the colder months. I'll have to go back when the temps drop a little. My friends had great things to say about the garlic knock out. And we shared the takoyaki and enoki chips are great options to share with the table. I was so full from the ramen so I would struggle to finish sides on my own though! The menu isn't extensive but i think most people would find something they like. And a menu tOO long is kind of a red flag for me anyway. The ramen noodles were made in house and the perfect al dente, chewy texture. Serving size is big, so come with an appetite. Ambiance was great. Up-scale enough that you can bring family, but not stuffy at all.

Amazing ramen spot that is more upscale, but the quality and service make up for the price. This location is much bigger and spacious than the Mesa one, so there was zero wait for Sunday lunch. Cauliflower tantanmen: 9/10. This is a vegan option and it took me by surprise at how good this was. The broth had so much flavor and the cauliflower toppings were addicting. Noodles were bouncy and perfectly chewy, a lot more notable than when we tried Mensho in Mesa. Classic toripaitan: 8/10. Very good! Lighter broth but so creamy. We decided to add an egg to this one which was the perfect touch - so smokey and tasty. A5 wagyu gunkan: 5/10. The server mentioned they were doing a special for this one, coming in 3 instead of 2. It was nothing special, but the beef was marinated well. A5 wagyu negi: 9/10. I really enjoyed this. It was buttery and almost melted in my mouth! Green onion garnish paired nicely. Overall, great experience and good to try. I would come back to try their spicy karaage and maybe the soupless ramen!

The place was a mess, the food was messy, and worst of all, the waiters dropped my food and made me pay for 2 of them, would not come back again

Mensho Ramen for the win! If you're looking authentic Japanese bowls don't look any further! No spirits available only beer and sake. You can't pick up its dine in only. Super chill spots with lots of availability. The broth was off the charts. We got a spicy and more traditional enjoyed them both immensely.

Ramen is my husband's love language so Mensho quickly moved to the top of our 'must try' restaurant list. I'd heard that the wait can be long (they don't take reservations) but we were able to walk right in on a Wednesday evening around 6 and get a table at the bar. We were greeted promptly by our server who offered us menus. They have a wide selection of beer, wine, and sake available. We both opted for beer which arrived quickly after we placed our order. The food menu is concise and straightforward. We started with the Karage and the Corn Wings. Both were good, not great. We felt the seasoning lacked a bit on both dishes. The ramen was definitely the star of the show. We ordered the traditional and the spicy, and both were 10/10. The truffle in the traditional wasn't overpowering and the level of spice in the spicy ramen was perfect for me (mild-medium). The noodles were super fresh and the broth was incredibly flavorful. Some of the best ramen we've had in Arizona. The restaurant interior was very nice. Clean and well taken care of. They have a great setup for the queue with plenty of seating. The restaurant sits in a shopping mall so plenty of parking available. Overall, we were in and out in 45 minutes! We will be back!

When I first entered, I was warmly greeted by the host. We were then escorted to our table, immediately received our water. Order a mini dish for the table, the Chicken bites - very tender, juicy, and packed with flavor a must try! For my main I got the Special TORIPAITAN RAMEN and it was everything! The broth really brought this dish to life. The truffle paste, the duck, the chicken, the eggs it was all amazing. I will be back so that I can make my way through the various ramen options.

I really enjoyed the Mesa location and after seeing that they opened one up in Phoenix, decided to come here for a belated birthday dinner recently. My main goal of this visit was to try a few of the items that the other location did not offer. Whereas my friend decided to stick with the classics she knew she already loved. After looking over the menu, we decided to order the A5 wagyu and duck chashu plate, and the karaage to share. The cuts on the chashu plate were of high quality. I enjoyed the A5 wagyu more with squeezed lemon juice on top than without but found I enjoyed the opposite for the duck. The karaage was good, the chicken was juicy and fried to perfection and we really appreciated that it wasn't swimming in too much sauce. For our main entrees, I decided to try the A5 wagyu lobster miso butter ramen and my friend got the signature toripaitan ramen. I was unsure what to expect when I read the description of the broth, but I ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would. All the textures in the dish complimented each other well. There was also a good amount of lobster which I wasn't really expecting. However, I ended up not really caring for the ground beef even though I know mixing it in with the broth in the beginning really changes the flavor up. My friend who got the signature toripaitan ramen said that this location's broth was lighter and wasn't quite sure how to feel about it. Overall, the service was warm, welcoming, friendly and attentive from start to finish. Our glasses were refilled, and plates were removed in a timely manner. What I loved about this location was that it was quite spacious with lots of seating options, and you didn't feel like you were invading another customer's personal space.

Best ramen in Arizona BY FAR. I've been to Mensho's other location in Mesa multiple times, stood in line waiting there, and I will still say this one in Phoenix is better. The ambience is a lot different, but the service is extremely better. They aren't over crowded like the one in Mesa and lowkey the food was better too! Went with my boyfriend and he got the GKO and I got the Signature and all the meats were delicious! Waiting to come back in a few weeks with him again we really enjoyed it!

I really wanted to hate this place because of the price .... But I didn't hate it was really good and the service was too notch!! I finally tried Mensho and I am so happy I did! We got the Karaage , Signature Toripaitann, Cauliflower Tantanmen. Karaage 9/10 damn near perfect and I love that it comes with Chinese eggplant. Signature Toripaitann 8/10 the broth was good the noodles fresh , toppings were amazing especially the truffle paste only thing I didn't care for was the Wagyu. It was chewy and it shouldn't be . I have had ramen and wagyu in Japan and lots of other places. Wagyu should never be chewy. The rest of that bowl was delicious. Now the star of the night was surprisingly the Cauliflower Tantanman. OMG please get this! Someone at the table get this! I loved this the most! The broth was the best I have had in the states hands down!!! The service was amazing the host was super friendly and we got seated at the bar in 10 mins and she told us our server at the bar was the best and he was!!!! I can't believe I don't remember his name! Hispanic guy with long hair . He was amazing and answered alllllll my millions of questions and gave great suggestions! If this place pricy ... yes ... will I be back ... absolutely!!

All services and atmosphere is perfect and 5 stars. Same with food great food. I got their signature and the Aji fried fish for appetizers. Added some drops of lemon and you would think you're eating milk fish without the bones. :) But 45 dollars, I'll leave that up to you guys.

Visited on a Sunday for lunch and we were seated promptly. Hostess and servers were friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The space was clean and well-decorated, making for an enjoyable dining experience. They have a nice bar area, but there were no patrons in the space at the time of our visit. The menu offers three vegan options: Yuzu Shio, Spicy Yuzu Shio, and the Cauliflower Tantanmen. I opted for the most basic - the Yuzu Shio and it truly did not disappoint. The description was simple, but the flavors of the broth were complex and vibrant. The tomatoes and mushroom were cooked to perfection. The noodles were fresh. The only thing lacking was protein, but I would 100% visit again to try the other vegan ramen options! My friend got the Valentine's Day special, which consistent of a cacao infused ramen and matcha broth. A unique offering that she thoroughly enjoyed. I was very happy with my first experience here and look forward to returning!