Jikasei MENSHO in San Francisco: photos, reviews, menu

About

Jikasei MENSHO in San Francisco offers an impressive twist on Japanese cuisine amidst an unexpectedly quiet food court. This spot features perfectly done ramen with broth that's rich and full of flavor. Diners can enjoy dishes like the Spicy Ramen X, known for its hearty broth and chewy mochi-wheat noodles. For a refreshing drink, the Japanese lemon soda comes highly recommended. With convenient payment options, food delivery, and takeaway available, it's easy to savor their delicious offerings whether you're seated outdoors or picking up to enjoy elsewhere. A visit here promises a pleasant surprise without breaking the bank.

Price

10 - 20 $

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Japanese

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Outdoor seating

Payment

Payment by credit card

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Jikasei MENSHO menu.

Bouillon
Chicken
Fish
Lamb
Pork
Salads
Seafood
Soup

4.1

based on 70 reviews

Google

4.1/5 70 reviews

Har’Monique (Har'Monique)

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amaaazing!! Tens across the board if it weren’t so far I’d go there all the time I really should see about just getting it delivered I ordered the spicy noodled extra spicy and it still wasn’t spicy enough but literally amazing even after only being able to eat it hours later. It was well worth the journey

Victoria P.

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 3

I have been wanting noodles for awhile, so I stopped by Jikasei Mensho to get some ramen. I hadn’t been here in a long time so I was surprised to see abura soba on the menu. It’s a soupless ramen, which was perfect for me. I do like their broths, but I’m not really a soup person. Though, I did order a side of chicken broth because it’s been cold here in the city lately. They no longer have those sheets of paper to customize your order. There’s one kiosk to place your order and pay through Square. Unfortunately, there’s no other place to look at the menu other than the kiosk, but they don’t have an extensive menu anyway. The abura soba was delicious! It is very rich with pork fat and sesame oil. It has a lot of umami flavor. The chili vinegar you get on the side adds a low heat and acidity that’s needed to cut the fat. Though, I could’ve used more acidity. The noodles chewy and had a good bite. It’s topped with seaweed, chashu pork, green onions, bamboo shoots, and one fish cake. And it’s a big portion! I saved half for dinner and added an egg, adding to its richness. I should’ve tried it with mirin since I needed more acidity, but perhaps a rice wine vinegar would’ve been better (which I don’t have in my kitchen). As for the chicken broth, it was very comforting with loads of green onions. I’m not big on green onions, but they added a lot of flavor to the broth instead of salt. The Market is struggling a bit, a shell of its former glory days. Because there aren’t as many dining options as before, there’s plenty of seating. It’s kinda dark, though it was cloudy today but I don’t think that area gets a lot of natural light due to the height of the buildings. Plus, the music was too loud (or maybe I’m just getting old). Jikasei Mensho has its own music, or at least it sounded like it but The Market’s speakers overpowered it. I think calmer, ambient music would’ve matched the vibe, but they can’t help that they’re located in a grocery store. I’m glad Jikasei Mensho is still here. Their sister restaurant on Geary is only open for dinner with a very long wait. Jikasei Mensho is a good lunch option if you’ve always wanted to try their ramen without waiting for at least an hour.

Vic

Food: 3
Service: 2

Wait time of ~30 minutes for 2 bowls of ramen is a bit ridiculous. I've only ever seen 1 employee working at this shop, so nothing against the employee himself. Perhaps a second person should be hired during lunch rushes. The Ramen X broth was very, very cumin-heavy. The noodles were decent, and its portion was large. However, there were barely any toppings. Also, I am used to being able to add toppings such as green onions and eggs, but there's no such option at this restaurant. I don't think I've been to a ramen restaurant without eggs before.

Jikasei MENSHO in San Francisco