Mensho Tokyo

The first U.S. location of this Japanese chain opened in SF in 2016. The signature tori paitan laced with slices of duck and pork chashu in chicken broth is popular here, but we like the tsukemen (noodles dipped in broth) and vegan tantanmen made from soy cream and seven types of nuts. For carnivores, the decadent spicy lamb chashu ramen has a cult following and is packed with ground lamb, double pork chashu, ramen noodles and creamy dressing.