Exceptional ramen, esp. tonkotsu & smoked dashi. Great apps & amazing mango shaved ice. Michelin Bib Gourmand spot.
This Tokyo-based ramen chain in Midtown offers an exceptional ramen experience, consistently praised for its refined tonkotsu and smoked dashi ramen, both featuring springy, house-made noodles. Beyond their signature ramen, patrons rave about delicious starters like sizzling gyoza and a flavorful kale salad. Don't miss the mango milk shaved ice for dessert. The restaurant boasts a modern, sleek design with high ceilings and concrete floors, making it a popular lunch spot for its high-quality, affordable offerings.
The Japanese cuisine here focuses on exceptional ramen, with the Tonkotsu and Smoked Dashi varieties being particularly lauded for their perfect noodles and broth. Appetizers like sizzling gyoza and unique desserts such as mango milk shaved ice are also highly recommended. The restaurant is known for its high quality and reasonable prices.
"The classic Tonkotsu ramen and Spicy Tan Tan ramen are frequently recommended, as are appetizers like gyoza and wings, and the mango milk shaved ice dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the high-quality ramen and other dishes, often highlighting specific items like the tonkotsu and unique desserts. The restaurant is frequently recommended for its excellent food and value, with many considering it a top ramen destination.
Important Note
While generally highly recommended, one user expressed they were not impressed despite its Michelin Bib Gourmand status, suggesting it might not be for everyone.
"This user recommends Tonchin for ramen, noting it for its tonkotsu ramen."
Positive"Tonchin is listed as a ramen recommendation."
Neutral"Tonchin is mentioned as another great tsukemen option besides Okiboru."
Positive"Tonchin was recommended for Ramen as a healthy-ish but tasty option."
Positive"The user mentions the mango shaved ice at Tonchin."
Positive"Despite being packed, Tonchin is manageable for lunch if reservations are made in advance."
Positive"Tonchin has become perpetually packed."
Neutral"Tonchin is mentioned as being open for lunch and takes reservations, making it a viable option if planned ahead."
Positive"The mango honey cream Kakigori at Tonchin is described as 'SO GOOD'."
Positive"The desserts at Tonchin are preferred by the commenter over their ramen."
Positive"The wings at Tonchin are considered a standout item."
Positive"This user plans to visit Tonchin before a show and praised it highly, stating it's excellent and they've been craving it since visiting the Brooklyn location."
Positive"This user simply suggested Tonchin as a ramen option."
Neutral"Tonchin ramen is suggested as a dining option in the area."
Positive"Tonchin is a good option for ramen and Japanese cuisine."
Positive"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Tonchin Ramen."
Positive"Tonchin Ramen is recommended for ramen, with a link provided for more information."
Positive"Tonchin is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Tonchin is known for its Tonkotsu ramen and is located in the 30s."
Neutral"Tonchin specializes in tonkotsu ramen and has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand."
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