Why this new Salt Lake City ramen place made a splash on its opening weekend
Mensho, which originated in Japan, opened its first Utah restaurant.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mensho in the Post District, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The ramen restaurant, a chain that started in Japan, is having a "soft opening" before its full menu is available on August 1, 2025.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.