The kimchi ramen did not disappoint - the broth was delicious. My fiancée said the same about the vegan ramen.

"Meh" just about sums it up. Not terrible (Actually, I lied. It's somewhat terrible), not great, nothing really to write home about. I was really excited about this place as I love and miss ramen from LA but it just did not deliver. I order the curry chicken hakata and the seafood dumplings. Both were really lacking in flavor and the chicken was hard and overcooked. Cute decor and great music but I would prefer to grab a bite at Gransville Moore or Smith Commons if I were on H street. For decent ramen, go to Ren's, not Toki. read more

So... if I wait in line for 45 minutes for dinner, my expectations also rise. And, you'd better believe that after waiting 45 minutes with nothing to do but walk circles around shady H Street that I was expecting the best ramen outside of Japan or Taiwan. I ordered the Curry Chicken Hakata and the pork dumplings. As for the dumplings, it was immediately apparent when they first arrived that they were made in-house. They were a bit too doughy for my taste, and somewhat lacking in pork filling, but nonetheless were good value for $5. As for the Curry Chicken Hakata, I had huge, huge expectations. The ramen is what everyone comes here for, right? When my bowl first arrived, I gotta say it was the most pleasant smell this side of H Street that I thought the fried chicken proprietors down the street were going to give up and start their own ramen shop. But, taste is critical. Did it live up? Well, you can see where I'm going with this. It didn't. The curry chicken was very good. Just a bit of a spicy kick with some undertones of chili powder. The chicken broth was flavorful, but too salty for my taste. By the time I finished, my mouth was an arid desert and I was gulping down glass after glass of water. Moreover, the longer the curry chicken floated in the broth, the more the breading and curry flavoring would come off and seep into the broth. By the time I came down to the last piece of chicken it didn't taste or look any different than the Hakata Classic. One of my sharpest criticisms of this restaurant is that there is only one style of ramen available. And, generally I love big, fat udon noodles when I'm eating ramen. I guess that's more Japanese style than Taiwanese, but because the Taiwan more or less hybridized ramen, I figure it was a feasible option. Moreover, I'm surprised there weren't more noodles in the soup. Overall, it was a decent meal. $10 is a bit pricy for Asian fast food that is kind of above average. There's something significant missing here. The broth is too salty. The chicken flavor seeping into the broth. And the lack of more noodle variety. All these things may seem pretty minor, but it detracts a lot from the overall flavor. The atmosphere isn't much, pretty small shop with bits of Asian influence. About 15 chairs max. Service and staff were very cool and laidback. Neighborhood as u know is sketchy. And, it's not really close by any metro stop, so you really are driving out to the middle of nowhere for ramen. But you know, I love that a spot like this even exists in this city. And, I'll keep going and supporting them so long as they continue to churn out ramen. read more

What a disappointing experience. I heard all these great things... and it was another bust on H Street.... The food was so so... nothing great. I'm starting to think people here in DC just don't know what good food is. I've had way better ramen noodles, but who knows, maybe this is as good as it gets for this area? We had the dumplings, which didn't seem like there was any meat in them. And we had the curry chicken ramen which the chicken was breaded/fried and just not tender. We also had the classic pork ramen, which the broth was better bit still too salty and the noodles were overdone so a bit mushy. Atmosphere was hip and trendy though. Cute skateboards around and house music. Seemed like an eclectic selection of drink specials there too. But overall, this place was just another bust. read more

Very interesting interior with the skateboard seats and the tiny figurines everywhere. The wait is insane due to their very limited seating. I would definitely not come hungry to Toki since the wait could be 2ish hours around 8 on a weekend. The good thing is that they'll take your cell phone number so you can grab a drink elsewhere around H st while waiting. The dumplings are not worth ordering. The skin is too thick and there's not that much meat in there. The cocktails are you standard DC prices ($10+) and not noteworthy. As for the main attraction (ramen), the broth of Hakata Classic and Miso Hakata was too salty for my taste. The Kimchi ramen is my favorite thing here mainly because of my love affair with kimchi. The broth is also less salty and more spicy. The pork in all their ramen have been disappointingly dry. Noodles were ok too. Not the best ramen I've ever had but it's still decently good for anyone hankering for ramen. read more

I'd give this somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. I liked the ramen. Would I wait another 1hr 35 min when it just opened 20 minutes ago? No. Maybe if i was drunk but this isn't crack I'm waiting for (sorry). Right after we got there, the next group was told a 2 hour 30 min wait for a group of 4. EEK! I got the curry ramen while my two friends got the classic. It was a little bland and I needed to order their special siracha sauce to add a bit more flavor. They could have put more noodles in it. Oh well. On the other hand, the place is cozy. There is't alot of seating which is why there's such a long wait. You could probably fit 20-25 people. The service is FANTASTIC. The host/seating guy is super nice. He let us wait at the bar and even served us himself. It seems like a team environment. The bartenders, servers, host, etc all seem to do everything. Everyone is very nice and helpful. We asked what they recommend and each one had his/her favorites. So you know the food is decent if the workers are eating it. Good food, fantastic service, awesome beer and special drinks. I would just pick some random time so I don't have to wait 2 hours ore more. read more

To the people saying "OMG I've had ramen in JAPAN and this is NOTHING LIKE JAPAN RAMEN" Are you people crazy? Do you all realize that this isn't a Japanese ramen house? It's Taiwanese... "Treat a friend to the authentic taste of Taiwanese ramen and dumplings. " From their website. Yeah. Anyway... Onto the review. ---///Food 4/5 I got the (you guessed it) Classic Ramen. It consisted of a rich ramen broth with chasu pulled pork, seasonal vegetables, soft egg, red pickled ginger, sesame, scallions, nori. The flavors in the dish were exceptional-- each item adding a hint of variety and texture making it delicious. ---///Ambiance 4/5 The restaurant decor had a very modern bar-feel to it. It's quite a cramped 20-30 person seating area that consists primarily of bar stools faced against walls. Perfect for the single-diners and maybe a plus one. I'd say it's a bit difficult to make this into a good group setting for parties of 4 or more. The restaurant itself is on the NE side of DC along H Street. Plenty of foot traffic around the street we were on. I've been told it can get a bit tricky in the evening in this area, but I didn't notice any problems. ---///Service 5/5 The service at the restaurant was great. Attentive, without being overly bearing. ---///Final Count: The service is good, the venue is decent for casual dining, but the price point is $2-$3 above what it should be for this type of fare. Food: B Ambiance/Venue: B Service: A Overall Value: B If you're in the area, and you happen to be looking for a ramen place, then this might be for you. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here. read more

I would give this place 2 stars if this was in New York but since it's DC my standards will have to be lowered. Let's start with the appetizer, we got the chicken wings and they were extremely salty. The ramen (house special) was also on the salty side and the soup was super oily! The green they picked to use is a poor choice because it would just be soaked with the oil from the soup. The noodles were not any better than the noodles from the instant noodles package. They were definitely over cooked. I would actually eat the Korean instant noodles over this any day. read more

Decided to try Toki Underground on a Wednesday night with no reservations. It's a little tricky to find as the door leads to a bar called 'The Pug' and you have to go up the stairs to find the restaurant. There was a 45 min wait for two people. We decided to get a drink at the bar downstairs but it was cash only and we only had cards. They called us after waiting about 25 mins and we got a seat at the bar in front of the kitchen. The PROS: The Fried Chicken Steamed Buns were AMAZINGGG! I wish we didn't share 1 order. The service was excellent and all the staff were really attentive and took the time to explain everything that we ordered in lots of detail. The CONS I had the Toki Classic which was just okay ended up eating about 1/2 of it. The seating is so tight that it was really very difficult to eat comfortably without dropping everything. Not good for groups just date night. My husband got the Curry Chicken Ramen which was tasty but the flavour didn't blend well for me as it was a bit salty and tasted like curry powder. As we seated in front of the kitchen we could hear the 'head chef' berating the newer cook so that was a bit uncomfortable for us. All in all it's a cool place to try if you're in DC looking for cheap eats. We'd go back again if not just for the steamed buns! read more

I was the second party in line before it opened in the evening hours. A party of four people behind us was seated first and then we were told to wait a bit longer. So we patiently waited. After a while I was then told we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. Apparently they seat every other party which makes no sense and was probably a big fat lie. We were only three people. Very disappointed in the hostesses' inability to communicate why we as the second party in line didn't even get a seat after waiting for 30 minutes outside before they opened. We disappointedly decided to wait another 45 minutes. Finally we got our ramen and it was not as good as I thought. May have been tainted by the wait and not being seated but I really was hoping for more than that. I got 10% off my check with three orders of ramen. That's it. Just 10%. I think most people would've caused a scene over what happened but we were as patient as can be. I won't be going back ever and I absolutely love ramen. That was my first and will be my last visit. read more

This is a small and cozy ramen restaurant that is very appropriately named. It's hardly noticeable and easy to pass since there's no restaurant street sign outside. Just a small piece of paper attached to a glass door pointing you towards the restaurant on the second floor. The decor inside is Asian punk/underground with anime and graffiti artwork, Japanese toy figurines, and a lot of fun little touches. And most importantly the ramen was awesome! Some of the best I've had in awhile. I ate the vegetarian ramen and loved it. The broth was incredibly flavorful with some ginger and who knows what else. The selection of noodles, mushrooms, kale, tofu, and other greens was perfect and complemented each other well. It can be difficult to find a good vegetarian ramen, but this place nailed it! Highly recommend to others. read more

Toki Underground - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great ramen, honestly the best in DC. The pork belly is a must add to your order. Great drinks and great apps too!! Usually a wait so be ready for that read more

The pork and vegan dumplings were too spicy for me so they were just okay. The toki classic ramen was really good. The broth was really good and the pork is very tender. It's not any better than other ramen places. read more

This place is a little hidden gem. Emphasis on hidden. It is not really advertised outside. You will see a sticker on the door....that is it. I will post a picture of the blue sticker. The drinks are good and strong. The atmosphere is chill and relaxing. We searched for this place for a good 20 min before finding it. The area seems a little shady and it is hard to find parking so car pool. read more

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Seriously, go. I've hit all the ramen shops in D.C., supposedly eaten at the best ramen in Little Tokyo in LA and I used to live in Japan ... Toki takes the cake by leaps and bounds. Any bowl you get will be amazing. Add on as much or little as you like, or take it home with an extra side of noodles. It reheats well and maintains all the flavor even after the microwave zaps it. I recommend starting with some dumplings, and enjoying some sake. Plus, I LOVE the decor - skateboards everywhere and the punk/indie music they play makes me feel back home in Southern California. read more

I am the #1000 review! This place is kind of difficult to find. The bartender was helpful to point out the red miso ramen. They weren't very impressed with their 1000th reviewer. Red miso was alright. So was their cold tofu... But somehow, I found the one Gainesville better. I just loved Dragonfly so much more. The ramen was good but not 1000 reviews average 4 stars good. If I were to go again I would try the Toki classic. It's funny that in their menu, there was a dessert with a subtext just like in Daikaya, their big competitor in DC. Law of averages I'll give it a well-deserved 3 stars. read more

Toki Underground - Red miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As a first time ramen eater, I was skeptical as my only frame of reference was the cheap dry packaged noodle. What a revelation! This spot was great for a first timer because of its limited menu-there are only five Ravens from which to choose. So far I've had the Toki Classic and Curry Chicken. Both were delicious. Savory broth that is well seasoned yet does not overpower. Rich, well cooked meat that blends well with the broths and a good complement of vegetables that don't overcrowd the meal. Decent sized portions make the ramen a great buy for a fast but not fast food dinner. Kudos also for the solid, sturdy renge and chopsticks- a nice touch that reminds you this meal is cheap but it's not a cheap meal. The only downside is the restaurant is uber-small, so prepare to pick up rather than dine. The servers are all very friendly and they make ordering out a breeze, including texting you when the food is ready. But be prepare for a takeout fee. Call ahead or order up and visit the arcade downstairs while you wait! read more

This is really really good food. Great presentation. High quality food. Excellent customer service. Great cocktails and delicious food. I love that their menu is not overwhelming. Small intimate and quirky venue. Enjoyed every single morsel of my food. Wholeheartedly recommend that you dine here at least once. read more

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Hands down the best ramen I've ever had!! Such a cute and small atmosphere inside, I would definitely come again! Since it is small it can be hard to find a seat so try to go at not "rush hour" times. read more

Food was super delicious and the service was awesome. Definitely will be back! Nice diverse crowd with great music. Food came out fast and was still hot and fresh. One of the best spots I've been to in D.C. !! read more

I cam here while I was in town visiting. The 2 hour wait wasn't exactly unusual for me, because that's kind of the norm for the popular NYC ramen places (like Ippudo). First off, I LOVE the decor because they have one of my favorite mangas posted all over the walls/tables/etc (yes nerd). The music they were playing on a Saturday night was great (not for children though). It's essentially all bar seating... snug.. bar seating. I tried the fried chicken steam buns, which were good, but not something I would crave. Then they brought out the ramen (I ordered the kimchi one), and i had to pick my jaw up from the table. The bowl was as big as an XL serving size of pho, which I for sure was not expecting. There an no ramen places I've been to in the city that serve it in a bowl that big. You definitely get your bang for your buck here. This is one of the spiciest bowls of ramen I've had as is. I actually ended up liking the broth from my friend's curry ramen way better though. I'll be sure to come starving next time. Also, this is the first place I've ever encountered that lets you take leftover ramen home! read more

Great place. Kind of tucked away though, so be sure to look for the blue sign on the door, also next to a pub. Pros: Great food, decent prices for a nice large bowl of soup. I got the Kimchi Ramen with an add on of pork cheeks and eventually with extra noodles. The broth was full of richness and flavor, the meat extremely tender. I needed the extra noodles because well, I had extra broth and demanded more! I was more than stuffed after my meal, which costed around 25$ That included the dumplings appetizer. Cons: Be prepared to wait, they do not take reservations. I expected atleast 45 minutes to be seated, but my wait was an hour and a half. My friends and I headed down two blocks to Dangerously Delicious Pies during our wait to chow down on some delicious pie. The place is very small, but that was also expected. All the seating is bar seating, so there was slight elbow bumpage. It was worth the wait. I would come here again. read more

Toki Underground - Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Preggy Good (not great) ramen, lousy place unless you are under 25. Ramen: Classic ramen featured deep meaty flavor but it was over salted. But the noodles were perfectly done, complemented by a perfectly poached egg. The day's special, Dan dan mian was tasty, but a little too far from authentic dandan mian for my taste. Fried chicken nuggets put this already-rich dish way over the top. Seem like the kitchen just threw in everything they had. Kimchee as pleasant. Taiwanese tofu was nothing special. The tofu itself was tasteless, unlike the freshly made version you can find in Taiwan. Place. Hostess was incredibly rude from the start - what an attitude problem. We would have left if we weren't so keen to taste the ramen. Seats were way-too crammed together at narrow tables against the walls and window. Music was too loud for comfortable conversation. However the server was excellent: expert in the sakis on offer and happy to explain all food and drink possibilities. The ramen isn't good enough to overcome this places shortcomings. read more

Toki Underground oozes coolness. The discreet entrance, soft lighting, skateboards along the stairs all contribute to the too-cool-for-school atmosphere. Toki is blowing up right now, which helps to explain why our wait was two hours. This sounds completely ridiculous, but like many things in life it is all about perspective. They text you when your table is ready, so you are free to check out the many bars in the immediate area while you wait for your table. My friend and I grabbed drinks at The Pug downstairs while we waited. The drink menu was fascinating. The server recommended the Toki Monster, which was a very strong bourbon concoction that came garnished with pork belly. My drink tasted like a melted popsicle but was very enjoyable. The star of the show, the ramen, was fabulous. I ordered the classic and my friend ordered the kimchi. The tender pork was perfectly complimented by the rich, deep, salty, and full-of-umami-flavor broth. I enjoyed it to the last drop. Friendly and attentive service, really good food, fun atmosphere: Toki, at least so far, is not a victim of its own hype. read more

I don't know if I'll return. We've always come here as a default dinner option, but lately things have changed. They now play music with racial slurs almost exclusively in it. read more

The kimchi ramen is a tasty medium spicy. Pulled pork is soft and well marinated. Ramen is a little saltier than Sakuramen and Daikaya. read more

Toki Underground - New appetizer (November 2015) Fried chicken with soft white bun. - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It was our 4th time visiting the restaurant that they actually had availability, as in less than 2.5 hr wait, so we were ecstatic to finally make the cut! Perhaps it was the multiple tries to get in or all of the exciting articles that we read, but the food was unfortunately underwhelming. 5 stars for ambiance and cocktails: awesome feel, good music and solid drinks (I got a gin something or other). The service is hurried but that's expected from a small place that is used to high volume. 3-4 stars for food: this is tough because the ramen was good, just not great. We had the fried curry chicken ramen and the red miso. Both had unique flavors but I'd rather go to daikaya for the taste. Same for the fried potstickers - there just as good and half the price in Annandale. Overall, I'd go back, just not when there's a wait, which for now is 3 out of 4 times. read more

Sister and I came here for dinner before a movie & upon first impression, I thought that the place was super cute...small, but cute. However, before I get to the food, I just want to say that my frustrations began to grow when started to feel constricted in my personal space. Shortly after we were sat, two more parties of two were sat down on both sides of us. It felt like whoever designed the layout of the place did so with such reckless abandon and zero thought about the comfort of the guests when there's a full house...& I say this because if someone sits next to you, you won't have elbow room. And the skateboard foot stools aren't helpful either, especially uncomfortable if you're a taller person. Anyways, as you can imagine...the physical discomfort makes it hard to enjoy the food. I'm pretty sure I slurped noodle broth onto my neighbor a few times. $12 or some dollars for the smallest cocktail ever, but it was called the "Hello Kitty", so I kind of had to get it. The bao bun chicken wrap/taco things were really good though! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! A little difficult to find so you really have to keep your eyes peeled. The atmosphere is really hip and gave that "underground" feel. We had reservations so it wasn't difficult for us to get a table but not too long after we sat down the place filled up and there was a wait at the door. They only take reservations from 5pm-6pm and I was able to make reservations via their website. You can even get text alerts as reminders. We ordered the fried chicken steamed buns which was a good balance between sweet and spicy. It was a very good portion for an appetizer. We also ordered the ALT+F cocktail which was made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and a couple other ingredients. It was tart but refreshing. Definitely would recommend if they have it on the menu. We also got the Toki Classic, which is very simple. The pork was tender and the broth was very flavorful without being salty, although I was looking around for some Siracha out of habit. I would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back again. read more

If you're willing to wait for quite a while, they reward you with really satisfying food. We had to wait an hour and 30 minutes, but when we got our seats they were really punctual with our orders and are nice, despite being really busy. We ordered steamed pork dumplings for a starter and they were so good. I love the fact that they use an authentic home made asian spicy sauce that I missed so much (moved here from the Philippines). The ramen is the star of course. And the pork belly add on that I ordered was soooo good and went really well with their classic ramen option. I love ramen, and this is the first place in the US that I tried that is in the same level as the ones i've had in Asia. Will definitely come back! read more

Sooo good! My roomate dragged me all the way down there on a bus :/ that took forever, while starving and thus cranky. But the chicken curry ramen turned my frown upside down. Im not a huge fan of Asian food in particular but OMG this was delicious, the hostess was sweet but not all the way there and our waitress was a little awkward but the long bus ride with crazy people, and the wait for space at the counter was alll worth it. Definitely get the cookies and milk ahead of time because they bake them when you order them so you have to wait at least 10 min. The cookies tasted like my moms but somehow are baked with potato chips?? i dont know.. i dont care... it works :) Must go, but be prepared to wait for a place to sit because its tiny in there. Ahh I want to go again, like NOW. read more

In a shady area... but worth it. Went on a Friday night, had to wait one hour... thank god there's a small bar downstairs... Ramen was great, broth was above average, but not extraordinary (haven't been to Japan, but the Ippudo NYC broth is my standard). read more

I previously slammed Toki last year cuz getting seating was impossible. I take it back! I finally got in... actually without even a wait, and found that the staff were very nice, attentive and responsive. Almost by default, the ramen here ranks high because there's really only 3 places that offer ramen in the area (Toki, Ren's, and Sakuramen). I hessitate to say whether any of them are the best because it really depends what you're looking for (and I haven't gotten around to Sakuramen yet). Ren's is definitely the more traditional Japanese Sapporo style ramen if that's what you seek, but Toki is a nice play on that with a little fusion twist (e.g., having a poached egg as opposed to boiled). Toki's broth is also a bit sweeter whereas Ren's is salty, but both were satisfying. Toki offers more apetizers; I tried the grilled blue fish and it was awesome... but once again, that's only if you're into eating fishy fish like makerel. I'd definitely go back to Toki again, but it still isn't worth more than a 15min wait. read more

The food is just ok (maybe just 2 stars), if you're in Manhattan you can get authentic ramen for about the same price. However, the service is really great. Me and a few friends sat at the bar facing the bartender/ cashier/ probably the owner who's really friendly. My friend ordered the miso ramen but it came as the kimchi ramen, he told the bartender and got a new bowl immediately. When we got the check the bartender took out the miso ramen and drinks and apologized for the mistake, A+ service! Be sure to get there early, we went around 9pm and waited for 1 hour since there aren't a lot of seats. The interior is very cool and the people who work there are all very nice. read more

This place is amazing. Sweet decor and amazing food. The dumplings are all incredible (yeah... I've had them all). I prefer the curry broth, but the classic is amazing as well. Yesterday they had a pork-belly add on that was unreal. Obvious downside to this place is that you may have to wait 2+ hours to eat... so be ready. They don't take reservations, but you can put your name on the list, leave and get a text when your table is ready. read more

This was my first time trying Toki Underground, and it will probably be my last time. First of all, the waiting time was ridiculous--three hours. Fortunately there's a dive bar underneath the ramen shop, so the wait was not too painful. Now moving onto the food. I ordered half a dozen fried pork dumplings, and the "traditional" tonkotsu style ramen on the menu. Dumplings: The dumplings were very mediocre. The texture of the skin and stuffing were fine, but the garlic in the filling was so overwhelming that I could not taste anything else in the dumpling. Ramen: I did like the broth, which was a mix of tonkotsu base stock and their own version of tare sauce that provided a slightly smokey flavor. It was rich and flavorful.Pulled pork is served as a condiment and it worked well with the broth. The soft-boiled egg was very interesting. It barely retained its shape and was easily broken down, adding more richness to the broth. The noodles though was quite awful, I did not enjoy it one bit. They were so mushy that it was like eating a wet, undercooked dough ball. It closely resembled the dry packaged Chinese style soba noodles you find in Asian grocery stores. And that level of quality just won't cut it for me. Honestly I prefer the noodle from a bowl of boiled shin ramen. Good thing there wasn't too much of it in the bowl. In summary, broth--4/5, noodles--1/5, ambiance and service 4/5. Averaging that out, you get a 3/5. It has OK food, but is not worth the drive and waiting time. read more

Best Ramen in DC area!! When we visited (party of 2) we arrived around 4:30pm and waiting in line for 30 and to our delight we were seated in the first round! I would probably suggest showing up after work, putting your name +number on the list, enjoying a beverage from the bevy of bar options on H St, and returning with an appetite. I had the vegetable ramen and it was amazing!! I have had veggie ramen at other spots in DC and they seemed like they could care less about non pork options... not at Toki! I could taste the love and effort put into the veggie ramen. I added a soft boiled egg which was delightful and paired well with the other flavors. Getting to H st can be a trek for me, although I am willing to make the trek for Toki!! read more

Like most others, I'd heard the hype about Toki Underground and decided to stop by for an impromptu lunch on my way home. The host was excellent, and I was seated at the bar right away (mostly because I was alone), and my water was filled frequently, so no complaints there! The ambience is also incredibly charming, with a Giant Robot-esque theme. Definitely a cool spot and location. On to the food... This place is delicious-- but not if you're craving a real bowl of ramen. Now, coming from the Bay Area I understand I have a slightly different standard. I went with the Toki Special and the broth was very delicious and flavorful, as well as the pickled ginger. However, the noodles weren't nearly as eggy as I prefer and tasted somewhat like the instant kind. And in my opinion, while the pork was delicious, the portion served was so small I would have ordered extra had I known. An aside that probably sums up my feelings best: the pushing of their home made sriracha. I'm sure it's delicious, but I just can't bring myself to put it in ramen! The vinegar would take away from the flavor, and the fact that I had to ask for the standard chili flakes felt weird. I understand, it's Asian fusion, but sriracha is reserved for my pho. It wasn't the hearty bowl I was expecting, however it was delicious nonetheless! I suggest you try this place when you're craving soup, just maybe not ramen. read more

Toki Underground what happened? My friends and I stopped in on a Saturday and was quoted a 30-35 minutes wait. We put our name down and went downstairs to Atlas for a drink. After we ordered our drinks (5-6 minutes later) we get a text saying that Toki could seat us in about 10 minutes. Ok.......... We quickly finished out beer and headed up. My friend was torn between the "vegetarian ramen" and the "winter vegetable tsukemen" so he inquired about both. In the end he decided to go with the tsukemen because how many places offer tsukemen in DC? Upon receiving it he was completely disappointed. Not only did our server fail to mention that it came with a cold broth (it was a really cold night, if we had known the tsukemen came with a cold broth we would not have ordered it) it was overall really underwhelming. The broth was nothing short of a dash of dashi mixed with lemon juice. My ramen was also lacking. I remember the Toki classic coming with a piece of sliced pork in addition to the pulled pork. The slice of pork is now an "add-on." Quality of the food as well as the portion size has gone down. It's surprising because the price keeps climbing up! I'm also going to point out that right after we received our appetizers our server (the one who failed to mention that the tsukemen was cold (yes, we are still bitter lol)) dipped out so there was an awkward moment when another server took over. A "Hey guys, my shift is ending but xyz is going to be taking care of you," would have been nice. The few fans (my friends and I.. b/c let's be real we probably will not be back) that Toki is losing is probably chump change because I am sure they're bound to gain a few more fans regardless. There are still plenty of people giving this place 5 star reviews and raving about the awesome ramen. To those people: If you think the ramen is good now, imagine a time when the ramen was even better! The portion size was a little bigger and the price a little lower. The beer list was also well curated and the servers were a familiar bunch who added to the rad ambiance. Can we bring that back Toki? Kthnxbai. read more

Great curry ramen but the fried chicken bao buns are truly unforgettable. Usually a long wait, but worth it if you are craving it!