“This place set a very high bar for our 1st real meal. Shishito peppers had a umami punch with the kelp. The curry and cheese wings we a super funky but great flavor combination.”
H3
8.4/10Japanese
AI-generated summary
Get the for the broth, or the , which tastes like and somehow works. The kakigori is worth ordering on its own. Not everyone agrees, some say the broth is thin and salty for $21 and call the place overhyped. Almost everyone complains the pork chashu is two thin cold cut slices.
“This place set a very high bar for our 1st real meal. Shishito peppers had a umami punch with the kelp. The curry and cheese wings we a super funky but great flavor combination.”
H3
“I was craving ramen last week after seeing everyone and their mom's going to Japan so I decided to make a trip to Tonchin after hearing all the hype. TLDR: I was thought it was trash.”
H3
“Tonchin is my favorite ramen broth and noodles in the city but their pork chashu is weak. I have no idea why they think it’s acceptable to put those thin cold cut looking things in an otherwise wonderful bowl of ramen.”
H3
“For recommendations, you should really try to pizza ramen. It sounds bizarre, but it's shockingly good. In appearance and texture, it looks exactly like ramen. In flavor it tastes exactly like pizza.”
H3
“They did, however, recently revamp their tsukemen with a richer broth and new house-made whole wheat noodles. It's even better now.”
H3
“The mushroom appetizer is a must (as a mushroom hater, I couldn’t even tell it’s mushroom and went for seconds). Edamame was also heavenly. The tuna maguro was also delicious if you like tuna tartare”
H3
“I’m STILL thinking about it. The broth was so interesting! Rich and flavorful but not heavy. The Dashi mixed with the clam flavor so well. Had the white tartar (red snapper) that was too expensive for its size but it was so delicious. Strawberry shaved ice. Soba panna cotta. Peach highball. DREAM meal but not cheap.”
H3
“their broth and noodle texture are also on point and have a nice, bold flavor. The spicy miso is also extra delicious and their kakigori is next level.”
H3
“I thought it was pretty good - but could have used more seafood tbh (it was a seafood ramen). The broth was had a very strong umami flavor which I loved.”
H3
“Ordered the spicy tan tan and the mezcal cocktail. Both were quite delicious and worth the hour wait. Wish they gave you more pork though than those two thin ham-looking slices.”
H3
“I agree about the broth, seemed watered down/not rich enough. The wavy noodles were an interesting choice for place that only does tonkotsu, but after tasting the soup it seemed more like a cop out so they can use the same noodles for their miso ramen and save money. On a positive side, the presentation is very nice, it's a beautiful bowl of noodles. But yeah, over hyped.”
H3
“I will say that as someone who loves Ramen, I find this place good, but a little overrated”
H3