Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 3–10 PM |
| Sunday | 3–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4258 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Website: https://www.menshopiedmont.com/
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Ramen. Each bowl is made using carefully selected, locally-sourced ingredients. Let us show you the techniques that have been considered best in Japan.
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Reviews
chris lu
First time here and I got to try their new Spicy Hotate Ramen! Honestly my favorite one :)! The broth was super flavorful but not too heavy. And the flavors get deeper as you mix all the ground beef and spice together. Would definitely get it again!
… moreDraking
Bro imma be honest…. This shit was sooooo MID I got the smoked toripaitan. My food was cold…the noodles were hot but the broth was lukewarm. The toppings were cold. There was no steam like when you get freshly served ramen It didn’t taste bad, but it wasn’t mind blowing either… it just seemed like they maxxed out on fancy flavors, ya there’s truffle in it but Marafuku ramen easily solos. Don’t matter if you use 32 different ingredients just to have a mid broth. You also have to pay for chili oil which is ridiculous. I also tried the waygu ramen… MID. The tables we’re small and the service was slow, the those table dividers you’d use when you were taking tests in elementary school.
I’ve tried almost every ramen spot at the bay. I wouldn’t rate this higher than 7/10. Don’t let the performative foodies get to you looks good in pics but is actually subpar
… moreI’ve tried almost every ramen spot at the bay. I wouldn’t rate this higher than 7/10. Don’t let the performative foodies get to you looks good in pics but is actually subpar
meshell daily
While the wait can be long, it was well worth it.
Enoki chips – must try
Pickled yuzu cucumber with ikura – an elevated cucumber salad compared to others (refreshing)
Spicy lamb miso cumin – good, a bit on the heavy side, I think if I had to redo as my first bowl (first time) there, I think I would go for something a bit more classic to taste their base. Not that this wasn’t good but it was very hearty and not something I was entirely expecting.
Matcha panna cotta – not too sweet!
… moreEnoki chips – must try
Pickled yuzu cucumber with ikura – an elevated cucumber salad compared to others (refreshing)
Spicy lamb miso cumin – good, a bit on the heavy side, I think if I had to redo as my first bowl (first time) there, I think I would go for something a bit more classic to taste their base. Not that this wasn’t good but it was very hearty and not something I was entirely expecting.
Matcha panna cotta – not too sweet!
Kim
Outstanding noodles. Outstanding broths. Outstanding uni/wagyu handrolls. Signature chicken ramen was rich and frothy. Reminded us of Hakata Ippai in Japan. It almost tasted like cream of mushroom (???) it was that umami! And the crab ramen, YUM! Tho I fished out most of the red onions. Will be back!
… moreSammi
Came in – after multiple recommendations – on a Monday at 6:30pm and got seated immediately. The space is modern and fun with ample seating (mostly shared tables for pairs/individuals).
We ordered the spicy garlic chicken karaage, signature smoked toripaitan ramen, and garlic knockout ramen. The broth is by far the most flavorful we’ve had, and we eat a lot of ramen! The noodles were also exceptional – chewy and bouncy – and the toppings are so good. The karaage was also perfectly crispy with light breading and so much flavor, although next time we might opt for the non-spicy.
Service was pretty fast and attentive from the start; took a bit longer for the bill, but we didn’t mind sitting and digesting. For two people, the total came out to around 80$ including tip – not the cheapest, but worth it. Acoustics make it a bit hard to hear. Parking was not hard to find on side streets.
We’re already planning our next visit back to try more of the menu!
… moreWe ordered the spicy garlic chicken karaage, signature smoked toripaitan ramen, and garlic knockout ramen. The broth is by far the most flavorful we’ve had, and we eat a lot of ramen! The noodles were also exceptional – chewy and bouncy – and the toppings are so good. The karaage was also perfectly crispy with light breading and so much flavor, although next time we might opt for the non-spicy.
Service was pretty fast and attentive from the start; took a bit longer for the bill, but we didn’t mind sitting and digesting. For two people, the total came out to around 80$ including tip – not the cheapest, but worth it. Acoustics make it a bit hard to hear. Parking was not hard to find on side streets.
We’re already planning our next visit back to try more of the menu!
Paul
I think this place lives for the hype. Super great staff and the food is so so bomb. Aside from how good it tasted it looked amazing! The chicken karaage was the best I’ve ever had.
The wait said 35-50 mins but it took maybe 10 to get a table. The vibe of this place is also super cool.
… moreThe wait said 35-50 mins but it took maybe 10 to get a table. The vibe of this place is also super cool.
Rosina Su
An outstanding high-end ramen experience. Every dish is thoughtfully executed, from the refined flavors to the attentive service and comfortable dining space.
The Signature Smoked Toripaitan delivers a rich yet smooth chicken paitan broth with impressive depth. The mix of smoked pork chashu, A5 wagyu, duck, and truffle sauce creates an elegant, aromatic bowl, with chewy noodles that absorb the broth perfectly.
The Japanese A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen is clean, balanced, and deeply flavorful. The shoyu is savory without being salty, and the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu pairs beautifully with tomato, yuzu, daikon, and fried burdock.
Crispy Enoki Chips with chili powder and lemon are light and addictive, and the Japanese Uni A5 Wagyu Nigiri Sushi is a must—fresh, sweet uni with buttery wagyu that melts instantly.
Pricey, but absolutely worth it. Would happily return.
… moreThe Signature Smoked Toripaitan delivers a rich yet smooth chicken paitan broth with impressive depth. The mix of smoked pork chashu, A5 wagyu, duck, and truffle sauce creates an elegant, aromatic bowl, with chewy noodles that absorb the broth perfectly.
The Japanese A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen is clean, balanced, and deeply flavorful. The shoyu is savory without being salty, and the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu pairs beautifully with tomato, yuzu, daikon, and fried burdock.
Crispy Enoki Chips with chili powder and lemon are light and addictive, and the Japanese Uni A5 Wagyu Nigiri Sushi is a must—fresh, sweet uni with buttery wagyu that melts instantly.
Pricey, but absolutely worth it. Would happily return.
Nuria Escriva
I have come back to Mensho at least 4 -5 times because I just love it so much. It is rare to find so many vegan options that have such a tasty and creamy broth. I have gotten both the Tantame m and the Garlic Knockout and they are delicious. Highly recommend!
… moreMilap Sheth
Mensho is a great authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant. We tried it for the first time to celebrate my sister in law’s birthday. We were 5 of us and tried 4 different ramens out of 6 Vegan Ramen options. Our overall favorite is “Vegan Spicy Garlic Knock Out”, very tasty and flavorful. 2nd favorite for us was Vegan Miso. I have tried many ramen places but have never tried an eggplant in ramen, this was the first time and it did taste good along with vegan soy meat (other places are so bad). From the appetizers, we tried garlic edamame and corn wings. Corn wings is nothing but roasted corn pieces, however the spice powder that comes with it was very tasty, so even if you don’t try corn wings, ask for the spicy powder that comes with it if you like spicy food, to make your ramen even more spicy.
Restaurant is decent size but still gets noisy and congested a little. Be prepared to wait for some time before your turn as it was very busy on Sunday evening. We visited on Sunday evening around 6:30PM and it was packed, tried to call in and make reservations, but because they might be busy, no one picked up the phone. Being a strict vegetarian it was very important for us to not get our food mixed up with meats and loved how they have separate vegan menu options.
One suggestion to keep in mind: Prepare to wait approximately 30 minutes after you add your name on waitlist..
Pricing: Prices of each item is little higher compared to other ramen restaurants in the area, and quantities doesn’t justify the high price.
Parking: There is lot of street parking, however it was pretty hard to find one on Sunday evening, so plan to keep some extra time to find parking. I think you’ll get that as the overall wait time at restaurant is atleast around 30 minutes.
Location: Mensho is conveniently located on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.
Surroundings: There are so many restaurants and dessert places like Fenton’s Creamery next to Mensho.
Dietary Restrictions: Good place for Vegetarians & Vegans. Since it might be hard to make vegan ramen without roots, Jain options are not available.
Coupons or other offers: N.A,
Views: View of Piedmont Avenue and traffic
… moreRestaurant is decent size but still gets noisy and congested a little. Be prepared to wait for some time before your turn as it was very busy on Sunday evening. We visited on Sunday evening around 6:30PM and it was packed, tried to call in and make reservations, but because they might be busy, no one picked up the phone. Being a strict vegetarian it was very important for us to not get our food mixed up with meats and loved how they have separate vegan menu options.
One suggestion to keep in mind: Prepare to wait approximately 30 minutes after you add your name on waitlist..
Pricing: Prices of each item is little higher compared to other ramen restaurants in the area, and quantities doesn’t justify the high price.
Parking: There is lot of street parking, however it was pretty hard to find one on Sunday evening, so plan to keep some extra time to find parking. I think you’ll get that as the overall wait time at restaurant is atleast around 30 minutes.
Location: Mensho is conveniently located on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.
Surroundings: There are so many restaurants and dessert places like Fenton’s Creamery next to Mensho.
Dietary Restrictions: Good place for Vegetarians & Vegans. Since it might be hard to make vegan ramen without roots, Jain options are not available.
Coupons or other offers: N.A,
Views: View of Piedmont Avenue and traffic
Lita
We endured a 75-minute wait, but it was an absolute delight. The service was impeccable, and the food was divine. The flavors were intense and perfectly balanced, creating a symphony of taste. The presentation was impeccable, and the service was quick and efficient. The staff was enthusiastic, friendly, and incredibly dynamic. This place is definitely a must-visit, and I’ll be returning for sure!
… more