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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Mensho

Oakland, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 25 2026
Mensho

Busy Oakland ramen shop serving rich chicken paitan bowls such as the Smoked Toripaitan and Garlic Knockout. A large share of the menu is vegan, and starters like enoki chips and daikon salad get as much attention as the ramen.

Highlights

  • Garlic Knockout ramen
  • Crispy enoki chips
  • Vegan yuzu ramen

Good to know

  • No reservations; put name on waitlist
  • Expect waits of 30 to 70 minutes
  • Tight seating, tall stools, shared tables

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