Jikasei Mensho

Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


The latest Tokyo outpost from boundary pusher Mensho has two appealing options: really good vegan tantanmen (Sichuan-style spicy noodles), the broth thickened with sesame paste (instead of collagen from animal bones) and spiced with sanshō (Japanese pepper); the other uses a lighter dashi (fish stock) based broth and marbled wagyū (Japanese beef) for the topping. Order from the tablet at your seat.