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Tochi Ramen

4.0 (2 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Tochi Ramen - Close-up of the egg in the Tonkotsu

Tochi Ramen

4.5(206 reviews)
45.1 mi
•$$

We decided on an Asian meal while on the way to UP from Chicagoland figuring that our dining…read moreoptions would be more or less the same rest of week (aka meh). Did we have some hesitancy? Yea. Why? - Wisconsin after all, and not even one of the bigger Wisconsin cities (gb/milwaukee) - Sitting down, nary a foreign staff member much less an Asian person dining. Wowwwweeeee This ain't bastardized or imitation Asian cuisine. This is inspired Japanese ramen. Both the pork bun and beef bun taste profile were definitely Asian profile with a white friendly twist. That meat was so delicate and flavorful (fatty). Tonkotsu: Upon the first taste, the depth of the broth was unmistakably quality tonkotsu. However, at the same time, it was unrecognizable to me in a sense that I couldn't recall having something like this from all across Japan to Cali to Houston to Chicago. Unique in the best of ways from the toppings (that crunch) to the broth. Harmony and balance, Asian fusion, Japanese Cowboy was achieved. This will be one of 3 ramen experience I have had that will stick with me and not blur out with other sittings. The hot sauce...as warned...was actually very spicy. Tasted like an enhanced sriracha with spicier/sharper notes. The maizen was solid too, but not my cup of tea (sweeter). My kids love love Love it. - oh seating was not kids friendly

What an AMAZING experience and meal at Tochi Ramen!!! We visited from out of town, and this was…read moreactually my first time trying ramen. Chef Greg was so kind and completely catered to my dietary restrictions. I could tell that he genuinely wanted to make my experience great, and he completely delivered on that. The flavors are bold, rich, and inviting. The broth feels like a warm hug, and it is hard to not smile when you taste it. The environment of the restaurant is unique and exciting as well. It's small enough to be an intimate experience while still having your own space to enjoy the meal. We will certainly be visiting again, even if it means making the hour drive just to have some ramen!

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4.3(49 reviews)
49.2 mi•Rolling Meadows
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I'm a bit conflicted about the meal I had. First off, service was great, and the speed the food…read morearrived was perfect. So, absolutely no issues there. For an appetizer, I had the gyoza, and it was perfect. Evenly fried and steamed, even if it was just frozen stuff from the bag like at the Japanese restaurant I used to work at, it was at least prepared with skill. My main entree was the garlic miso ramen. And while each component worked on its own, all of them put together made it seem less as a whole. My biggest issues were the chashu pork which came out a little overcooked. I know the reason, and probably shouldn't hold it against them, but it reminded me a bit of the overcooked pork of my childhood. The other issue was the broth. It was sweet on the backend, which really didn't do it for me the more I've thought about it. I'm not sure if it was the pork broth or the tare. My suspicion lies heavier towards the tare than the broth, but I could be wrong. Either way, I felt that such noticeable sweetness was out of place especially since it did too much to counter the garlic flavor. I suspect it was there to do that for those who don't like a heavy garlic flavor, but then again, if you don't like garlic flavor, you shouldn't be ordering something labeled as garlic on the menu. I will say that marinating the egg was a nice touch and gave it a depth of flavor that typically isn't there from other ramen places I've tried. Otherwise, it was good overall, it just felt like it didn't completely come together with the sweetness of the broth and the pork being a tad overcooked. Still, despite perhaps not looking like it, Zen Ramen was a solid little ramen shop on the East Side and I would not oppose going back to try some of their other ramen bowls. It might not blow your mind if you're a regular ramen connoisseur, but is still a solid spot if you want something affordable and unpretentious.

The ramen is delicious, and I thought the Gyoza appetizer…read more was the best I've ever had. The server, (Jayai) was wonderful. She was very careful about our allergy concerns and made sure to take care of us (my daughter has a severe fish allergy and needed her ramen free of fish cake & sauce). The Thai boba tea was delicious, too. I discovered that I prefer Thai ice tea better without boba, but I really enjoyed it in this form, as well. I enjoyed the clean and comfortable atmosphere. I was thankful for the interior photograph left by a previous Yelper because the Yelp reviews I read didn't mention that the place had a dine-in an option. The dining space want just accommodating, but lovely, as well.

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