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MENSHO

Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Authentic

Worth ordering: Ramennamed in 18 reviews

Try the spicy garlic knockout and yuzu vegan ramens.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Prepare for some noise and shared seating during busy times.
  • Order enoki mushroom chips as a vegan appetizer.
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  • Use the virtual queuing system to avoid long waits.
  • Visit during off-peak hours (early evenings or weekdays) to avoid crowds and noise.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Enoki chips

  • Worth ordering: Tantan

People also mention corn wings, wings and spicy lamb miso cumin.

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Also toripaitan, smoked toripaitan, appetizers and corn ribs.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards

About

Mensho is a Japanese ramen restaurant with nearly half of its menu dedicated to clearly labeled vegan options including a separate vegan menu page featuring creative dishes like spicy garlic knockout and yuzu ramen. The restaurant is moderately priced, wheelchair accessible, and offers an efficient virtual waitlist system amid a lively atmosphere with shared and individual seating options. While the ramen is praised for rich and flavorful broths with handmade noodles, some guests note occasional wait times and noise when busy.

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4258 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–21:30
Tuesday
17:00–21:30
Wednesday
17:00–21:30
Thursday
16:00–21:30
Friday
16:00–22:00
Saturday
15:00–22:00
Sunday
15:00–21:30

the food

4.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, soy granules + 2 more
What the grades mean

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