Refined tonkotsu & smoked dashi ramen w/ house-made noodles; must-try starters & mango shaved ice. Perfect for lunch or a fun dinner.
This Tokyo-based ramen chain in Midtown offers exceptional ramen, particularly their refined tonkotsu and smoked dashi ramen, both featuring springy, house-made noodles. Beyond ramen, they also serve delicious starters like sizzling gyoza and a flavorful kale salad. For dessert, the mango milk shaved ice is a must-try. The restaurant has a modern, sleek design with high ceilings and concrete floors, making it a popular lunch spot.
The Japanese cuisine at this restaurant focuses on exceptional ramen, with particular acclaim for their tonkotsu and smoked dashi ramen, both featuring house-made noodles. Customers also highly recommend the starters such as sizzling gyoza and kale salad, and the mango shaved ice for dessert.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Tonkotsu ramen, smoked dashi ramen, spicy Tan Tan ramen, tsukemen, gyoza, Tebaski wings, Tsukune buns, and the mango shaved ice (kakigori)."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant's high-quality ramen, with specific mentions of the tonkotsu and smoked dashi varieties. The appetizers and desserts, particularly the mango shaved ice, also receive high marks.
Important Note
While generally well-received, some users find the restaurant to be a bit pricey, and it can be difficult to get a table without a reservation, especially during peak hours. One user found the noodles in their tsukemen to be thick and overcooked.
"This user recommends Tonchin or Gogyo for Tsukemen besides Okiboru, though they found Tonchin's noodles thick and overcooked."
Neutral"This user believes Tonchin has tsukemen that could be in the same conversation as Okiboru's, and notes its better vibes for date night or chilling with friends compared to Okiboru."
Positive"Tonchin was mentioned as having cool hats with a short/flat brim."
Positive"The edamame is a must-order, and the ramen is considered better than Ichiran, earning a high score of 9.2."
Positive"This user recommends the spicy tantan with shrimp tempura or chicken bao lunch special at Tonchin."
Positive"This user suggests going to Tonchin at lunchtime and sitting at the bar to avoid issues getting a table."
Positive"This user lists Tonchin as a recommended ramen spot."
Positive"This user provides a positive endorsement for Tonchin."
Positive"This user recommends the spicy tan tan ramen at Tonchin."
Positive"This user lists Tonchin as a restaurant that frequently comes up in ramen recommendations for Midtown."
Positive"This user also recommends Tonchin but notes it can be difficult to get a table."
Positive"This user recommends Tonchin for ramen."
Positive"The user provided evidence that Tonchin New York serves Nanbu Bijin plum wine, indicating it's a high-end option, found through a Google search."
Positive"The commenter has been to Tonchin and found it to be good."
Positive"Tonchin was recommended as a good mid-range Japanese restaurant."
Positive"Tonchin is suggested as a ramen alternative for individuals who enjoy EAK Ramen."
Positive"This user plans to visit Tonchin in Hells Kitchen in the future and has heard good things about it."
Positive"This user found Tonchin to be delicious."
Positive"The user recommended Tonchin."
Positive"Tonchin is listed as a recommendation for ramen."
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