Vegans In Love with Food

A definitive vegan companion to the Bay Area

Mensho Tokyo SF

672 Geary St, Tenderloin

Japanese food

Taste:    Phenomenal

Value:    Phenomenal

Booze: Yeah

Vegan Japanese food at Mensho Tokyo SF in Tenderloin, San Francisco Bay Area

Remarks

From the moment they equip you with a generously sized spoon, you know you are in for something extraordinary. Only a worthy ramen needs such cutlery—and worthy it was. The Vegan G.K.O boasts that it has garlic 5 ways. And indeed, it is marvelously suffused. Some of the ways are evident; pearlescent cloves and dried shavings bob in a rich broth, whereas others invite subtly and playfulness. Is it an oil? A salt? The depth of flavor penetrates well beneath the garlic, however. Roasted corn, mushrooms, and scallions create a riot of vegetal and sweet undertones. For something a little duskier, I’d recommend the Vegan Tantamen ramen. Here, a smoky influence converges with mushrooms and minced soy beans in a nutty harmony. The atmosphere is lively, the servers are warm, and as one leaves they cannot help but feel envious of those still awaiting their food.

– Xander Balwit

Last sampled 13th September 2024.

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