Love the food. Love the service. It's small but very worth it. You should absolutely try it. Don't be fancy, just go for the food and the people. read more

Toki Underground - Seltzer and a shot - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've supported this business twice. One order was take home and the other was in restaurant. Same order both times and it is fantastic: the curry fried chicken ramen bowl. Flavorful, consistent, and the left overs are still magnificent! The location is small, cozy, with a bar area, stools that face the wall and a section in the hall that faces the kitchen. I do like how they maximized the hall way but installing wall shelves for glasses/drinks. The decor is festive. For my in restaurant dining I was highly disappointed by the dismissive, rude, and condescending attitude of the hostess. I took away just one star because hopefully she does not work there everyday and patrons won't be subject to her tart demeanor. I was a tad late for the reservation but within the grace period. There are definitely cordial ways to address time issues, but in a way that displays grace since the parking situation is dire on and around the H street corridor. We also were asked to leave....however the gentleman who was present before I arrived and stayed through my whole meal was not asked to leave. There also was NO waiting group to take my seats. I have actually never had this happen before in a restaurant. Rules ASIDE, grace and courtesy goes a long way especially post pandemic when charges and inflation have skyrocketed. I brought a friend and was actually embarrassed by this treatment. Not the birthday celebration I had in mind. The bartender rocks! The kitchen staff is impressive. As such the staple on H street I feel two ways about the customer service I witnessed. read more

I ordered ramen with a friend. The restaurant also has a bar next door. Very decorative inside. It's a little dark so there is not a lot of natural light that comes in. The ramen was ok. It did not really stand out to me in presentation or flavor. read more

This was an okay spot. I was really excited to try it out but I was a little disappointed by their food. The bao buns were under seasoned and their ramen was also not so savory, but the dumplings were good. Not to mention the seating was really tight! I could barely move!!! read more

Toki Underground - Taipei Curry Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wanted to LOVE this place, but there are some flaws. Luckily none of them have to do with the food, so I'll likely return. I got a large array of items: chilled tofu, pickle plate, two different types of ramen, and the chicken bao buns. Everything was absolutely delicious, but our ramen took about 30 minutes to arrive and came out COLD! Our ramen had clearly been left to sit at the pass for too long. Our bartender was attentive and seemed knowledgeable and personable, so he definitely made the experience less painful. The ambiance is cramped, kinda loud, and uncomfortable - I would recommend getting takeout or placing a reservation. I know they're coming to Baltimore, so I hope that location is a bit better. My chilled tofu and ramen were delicious, though! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this spot. I remember watching the DDD episode before moving to DC and knowing I needed to try it. The fried chicken bao (pictured) are the stuff of dreams. I crave them regularly - the crunch of the chicken, the spicy sweet of the sauce, the perfectly shaved green onions (truly an art!) and the fluffy bao buns... nothing better. My favorite ramen, the chicken tan tan mien was taken off the menu (boo!), but our incredible server Michael pointed me to a brothless noodle dish full of scallions, fried shallots and chicken thighs that was super flavorful and delicious. This is a SMALL space, so I 1000 percent recommend reservations. It is pretty much always busy, so pop on Resy to secure your seats. It's also, like other reviewers have mentioned, stools, so this is not your chance to deeply stare into the eyes of your fate. But if you're like me, slurping down noodles and snarfing down bao buns with a great and creative drink is the perfect night out! read more

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

First time having Ramen.....never really understood what the bid deal was.....but it was quite delicious. The staff was very friendly but the space.....lordy.....cramed and most of the seats have you looking at a wall covered in stickers. It was an 80 degree day and their air conditioning was unable to keep the space at a temperature less than outside. This needs to be sorted because I will surely not be back to sweat while eating boiling hot food. Lastly, the drinks.....ugh. tried two from their menu and neither was palatable. Three stars for the food.....that's all. read more

I'm reading my review from 11 years ago and laughing. $12 ramen would be a steal now lol. The ramen is up to $19. Is that in line with inflation? It's still an excellent broth. The egg is a perfect cream. Like not solid, not liquid. Sorta plasma. The noodles are soft but not mushy. Really just a perfect bowl. They've also upped their drink game. The cocktails are so good especially their sour riff with baijiu. And many sakes to choose. And they now take reservations!! So all in all they've earned that fifth star. Ambiance still super hipster. read more

This ramen spot is by far my favorite! The decorate of the place is very cozy and cute especially with the bar being filled with stickers. The service is also amazing, everyone is so nice and gave us a few recommendations. I got the Toki Classic Ramen which was a full of flavor. The broth was very creamy and the noodles were very fresh and chewy. I typically don't like eggs but this was one freaking good egg. I recommend everyone to go here and try it! read more

I loved the vibe the second I walked in on Saturday night -- a small, very hip, intimate restaurant at the top of some stairs playing some great music. I had reservations pretty late (around 9:30pm) and stayed here until close. It's the best ramen I've had in DC so far. I ordered the kimchi ramen and my friend ordered the Taipei curry (with fried chicken) which was equally delicious. The drink we ordered was so fun (and strong!) called the Jade Tower. It had matcha simple syrup and it went very well with gin. I loved this place. I wouldn't go here in a large group but a great spot for 2. read more

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

I ordered the Red Miso to-go and I have to applaud their covid operations since it went smoothly. At the door, there is a phone number to call for pick up orders and they bring the order down to you, outside! The ramen was packaged well. I reheated the broth only and poured it over the noodz and toppings. It was as if I was eating the ramen right at the restaurant. You can taste the age of that broth; it was soothing and deep in umami flavors. The noodz had a great chew to them and the toppings were harmonious to the overall bowl of happiness. The ginger stood out to me because I love the pungent spice flavor. A perfectly soft boiled egg, pulled pork, chives and kale-- makes the best bowl of ramen I've had in DC. read more

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My friend made a reservation here for 6pm last night for two people. We were right on time. They sat us immediately, but then after 90 minutes came and told us we had overstayed their time limit and we had to pay and leave. There had been zero mention of a time limit that I was aware of. Most restaurants have a time limit of 2 hours, if there is one. The waiter brought the bill and we paid. I asked if I was allowed to finish my drink. The waiter shrugged. As I was guzzling my drink, another person came and told us we had to leave (less than 3 minutes later). They should have given us a warning of the time limit, not just show up and say "get out now." The bill included 20% tip, and I hadn't been aware of that either. Usually gratuity is not included for only two people. After I got home, something in the food clearly disagreed with me and I was up sick most of the night. Seemed to be food poisoning. No interest in going back. read more

As a disclaimer, we ordered in from DoorDash, so I can't speak for a dine-in experience. We were curious about the "Apple Sidra", and it was just an apple soda -- the artificial flavoring of it tasted more like pear, but it was good and sweet and refreshing. We ordered pork dumplings, which were delicious. There was a bit of heat to them (bf didn't notice, but as a baby-mouthed non-spicy person, I did), but even with the trip from the restaurant to us, they were still crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. We also tried the half chicken steam bun, which was good but also a little confusing. It was packaged without being assembled, which kept the ingredients from getting soggy, but it was also a little confusing -- I wasn't sure how it was meant to be eaten, and some of the pieces weren't easily identified. I put them together, but something was bitter so I preferred the bun with just the fried chicken. I'm not sure if the dine-in experience with them is the same or if they're brought to your table ready to eat, but that's my only complaint: it was unclear how it was meant to be eaten? We both ordered ramen. I had the toki classic ramen (with extra noodles and extra nori). It was delicious broth, and I LOVED that I got the extra noodles (although I wish the extra noodles were packaged separately, it was a little hard to mix up my bowl with it loaded). Bf got the taipei curry chicken ramen, and it was also good. He made it really spicy, so I only tasted the broth initially. His only comment was that the chicken in the steam bun was crispier, but that could also be a packaging result and didn't take away from the flavoring of the ramen. Overall, it was delicious and I'm already looking forward to ordering it again, although it might not be for a while because (through DoorDash) with delivery fees and tips, the total for our meal was over $75 for the two of us (not complaining about the price, I think it's fair for the amount and quality of the food, just noting that it's not in my price range for an everyday recurring meal haha). read more

Toki Underground - (Clockwise from left) Taipei Curry Chicken Ramen, Dumplings, Half Chicken Steam Bun, Toki Classic Ramen with extra noodles - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Michelin rated and they definitely work well in keeping this title. Stopped by for lunch. My friend and I shared the Toki Classic and fried chicken Tan Tan mein. Wow there are some bold classic flavors in these soups. The Toki was delicious and the thick slice of chasu pork was so tender. The karage in the Tan Tan was fried to perfection. Dipping it in the rich broth and chewing on the crispy skin created some memorable textures. The soups were so delicious we slurped every drop. This location can get packed even for lunch. It's best to make reservations ahead even for lunch. Overall this places tops some of the ramen spots in the District. Rich broth, bold flavors and reasonable prices make this my favorite in the area. I'll definitely be back to try their other dishes! read more

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Location: easy to miss--it's the door to the left of a window covered in stickers. You go straight up the stairs. Seating is extremely limited, so there was an half hour wait even on a Wednesday night. Space is very tight, but it helps that some of the seats have an extra platform for water (see pics). Expect to be shoulder to shoulder with the next person. Bathrooms upstairs are single stall and do not have a sink--that is located in the hallway as a hole in the wall that is easy to miss. Tsukemen (the reason I came here): not so good. I would not order it again. The broth was overpoweringly salty, and that's the only flavor that really stood out. I was hoping for more tonkotsu flavor. I did like the egg (soft yolk AND soft white), though my friends did not. The ground pork was also juicy and almost sweet. I also liked the firmness of the noodles. There were a lot of veggies in the dish, including spicy pickles. Ramen: the broth of the Toki Classic ramen had a good balance of flavor. It wasn't as salty as the tsukemen, and the broth seemed more hearty and complex. The pork flavors jumped out by comparison to the tsukemen. The egg is jelly-consistency, both white and yolk--warning to those who don't like undercooked eggs, but I liked it. Service: greeting came off wrong. My dinner companions were in conversation when the waiter initially came to greet us, so he said "let's try this again." and repeated his hello. While this kind of opener is amusing in a high-energy setting, it wasn't respectful for a dinner setting at a Japanese restaurant. read more

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Toki Underground is the place to get the best bowl of ramen in the Washington D.C. area. It's not a secret and the food will not disappoint. That said, you must check this joint out for a good soupy noodly meal. Afterwards, walk down a block to get some good cookies (at Insomnia Cookies) or pie (at Dangerously Delicious Pies). The big reason this place isn't getting more than 3 stars is that the service is terrible. The servers make mistakes, don't apologize, and don't even try to give any explanation for it. I ordered a few appetizers and a bowl of ramen. The ramen came out before the apps and all our server said was, "you didn't get the appetizers yet?" No apologies, no accommodation--poor customer service. Only until I asked why we're getting the apps so late is when he said they were got burnt. Well, why not just tell me up front or something? Leaving customers is the dark is a big mistake. To end on a positive note, there's a nice dive bar (The Pug) that Toki Underground sits on top of where you can get some good brew, especially while you're waiting for a seat. These 2 businesses share a liquor license so you can bring your drinks upstairs. If I'm remembering right though, the beers were pricy ($8?). read more

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

Everyone in our group had a mild stomach ache after. The ramen came out tepid at best. The egg was barely cooked and still had runny whites. The pulled pork that they use is dry. In my opinion it was the worst ramen I've ever had. I definitely lost points with my friends for recommending the place. Also had the pork belly buns the meaty part of the pork belly was also very dry. Never again! read more

Everything tasted delicious this time! We ordered a kimchi ramen, a curry ramen, and an order of pork belly steam buns. The ingredients all tasted fresh and had the right flavors. I normally don't love steamed buns, but I enjoyed what we ordered very much. Also, I personally prefer boiled egg rather than coddled egg in my ramen, so I'll make sure to request that next time. I'll have to note that I did get a stomach ache again after eating here (my husband didn't seem to have the same problem), so I guess it's not their fault and I just have a weak stomach. read more

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Tried ramen (and Toki) for the first time and I have to ask why did I wait so long?! I ordered the Toki classic with pork belly and it was sooo good. The broth was very flavorful and just overall was a great dish. The atmosphere is pretty chill. The restaurant opens up at 5pm so we stood in a line to go upstairs. The prices are pretty reasonable. I highly recommend this place. I would say the only bummer is that there are barstools and so when you are full from eating, you can't just lean back or else you'll fall on the floor lol. (I like chairs with back support) read more

I'll start with the downsides because there aren't many. First, no reservations on weekends but hey what can you do about that. However, I came in ahead of time with a large party (6) and the hostess was very very accommodating to make sure that we could get in. Second, and last, the space is small (27 seats) so you get packed in but then again, that is part of the experience. Regardless, still 5 stars. Now, all the good things. First, the service was very good from the hostess to the waitstaff and the manager was around for questions too. Next, the music was on.point. we came in around 7 on a Saturday it the playlist was all 90s-00's classic hip hop and it fit the space perfectly--made us all head bump while we ate. Finally, the food, simply put, delicious. I'd highly highly recommend starting with one of the bun options, either the pork belly or the fried chicken, both were fantastic. I then ordered the curry (fried) chicken ramen with extra noods and it was great. Not only was there a plentiful amount of noodles but there was a surprising amount of chicken as well. It was a very large portion and despite being able to eat quite a lot, I barely finished it. My friends got the red miso ramen, the Abura Tsukemen, and the Yaki Soba and they all loved their dishes and were very satisfied by the portions. The price wasn't too bad either (most entrees $13-15) so you can have some fantastic ramen without feeling it too much in your wallet. Overall, highly recommend visiting this place, get reservations if you can during the week, but regardless go and try it. read more

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Found this spot on Instagram and was happy to say that they weren't lying this place had a wonderful ambiance, the service was spectacular , and the food was amazing! I got the Pork Buns and the Kimchi Ramen. Highly recommend both! The pork buns were fresh and savory and the Kimchi Ramen had deep flavor and it was really good. read more

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If you haven't visited Toki Underground before, pay very close attention to the doors as you can easily walk past it without even noticing. The location is up a narrow set of stairs and is really small. They try to maximize the seating so be prepared to sit closely next to strangers. For an appetizer, I ordered the fried Chicken steamed bun. This dish came deconstructed which gives you the flexibility to make the bun how you wanted it. I really enjoyed the combination of mayo and sweet chili sauce with the pickled vegetables. The fried chicken had good flavor and crispiness. This was my favorite part of my meal. For our entree, I ordered Kimchi ramen and my boyfriend ordered the Red Miso ramen. I thought both of the broths were delicious! The Kimchi ramen broth was surprisingly a little spicier than i thought it would be but i absolutely enjoyed it. For the rest of the ramen dish, i thought it was ok but definitely noticed that I have other preferences that i enjoy more. The greens seemed a bit much for me, I would have been happier with a smaller pile of leaves. The egg was poached and I felt that it got lost in the broth. I prefer when the eggs in a ramen bowl are soft boiled and seasoned. The chashu pork was shredded and seemed a bit dry. I personally prefer the thinly cut slices. Overall it was a good dish but not exactly my favorite arrangement. read more

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This was some of the best ramen I have ever had. The broth was super delicious and savory.

Its hidden and upstairs instead of underground, but worth the search. Not that the atmosphere is bad, it's a funky place, on the small side, with seats mostly at a couple of long bars, one facing the kitchen and one facing a wall. The art on the walls and all around you is incredible. Especially the hand-drawn sharpie wallpaper pattern in the bathroom. We got a couple of things. As a ramen aficionado I was pleasantly surprised. Wasn't the BEST ramen I've ever had but definitely still had complex and interesting flavors. We ordered the pork dumplings which were a 3/5. They needed to be stuffed a little more and the filling needed to have more flavor (but didn't lack texture). The chill sauce and veggies on the dumplings carried the team. The cocktail was waaaaay too sweet (that my partner ordered) it was the Colada cocktail so he should have known better. While I like the egg at Daikaya better, I think I like the whole bowl here was better. Maybe because I like the greens. I also ordered the red miso, partner ordered the curry ramen. Both were tasty broths. I did not live the kale in my ramen but the noodles were a good soft/medium. In addition to the incredible food...everyone was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Lowkey really regret not getting a ramen entree because I want more! I ordered the Fried Chicken Tan Tan Mien and the Shiitake Dan Dan Mien through Caviar and had a positive experience. Props to Toki for packaging the broth separate from the noodles! Fried Chicken Tan Tan Mien (4/5): Once that peanut sauce mixes with the broth... such a delicious experience. The chicken was good just wish it had more flavor. If you order from Caviar, they will not provide enough broth! - 1 star, Toki! Shiitake Dan Dan Mien (4.5/5): Yup, this one is good, folks! Such a great vegetarian option. Add the Toki Endorphine sauce for an extra kick and to add flavor. Overall, next time I'm in DC, I'm getting actual ramen from Toki. Hopefully soon! read more

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Toki Underground. We walked in excited for two hot steaming bowls of ramen and boy were we disappointed. The hostess quickly shut down our idea of a nice dinner by saying that the dining room was closed (keep in mind this was an hour before they were listed to close). So we went for the next best thing and ordered "the classic" for takeout. Unfortunately there was nothing classic about this culinary experience and if I wanted mid ramen I would've gone to 7/11 and got a cup o noodles (which could be considered better). Cool spot, bad food. read more

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

Excellent food My son got the ramen which was delicious and large serving. My sister & I split a rice bowl which was excellent. read more

Not impressed. This place was okay. Not really worth the trip or hassle to get here imo. Toki Underground is on H Street, a bit farther out from a metro and across the street from Choongmans kfc. You would have to bus or uber here from the metro if taking public transportation unless you want to walk the 20-25 mins. Onto the food: ordered the tonkotsu. The broth and noodles were okay. Egg was runny and seemed undercooked for ramen. You get a ton of green onions and little pulled pork. The meat portion was maybe the size of an egg. Service was lacking. Upon entering the restaurant, the host noticed I had a purse. He offered to bring me a bag hook for my purse which was nice except he sat back down in his chair and we never saw him again. The waitress took our order and never heard from her again too until we got our checks which didnt bother me because I was with amazing company. Overall, not worth the hassle and hefty price tag. For ~$17-18 with tax and tip, you can get a much better meal and experience elsewhere. read more

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Some of my favorite ramen I've discovered in DC! I actually love their vegetarian ramen, which is saying a lot. The broth is interesting and the toppings are varied and fresh. I've also had their tan tan ramen with fried chicken. I found the coating on the chicken to be a bit heavy/not what I'd prefer for a soup. Regardless, this place is awesome! Very cool vibe. Very cool and friendly staff. Awesome artwork on the interior. This is also the oldest ramen spot in DC... so there's a bit of history for you. If you're a ramen fan like me, Toki Underground is not to be missed! read more

Toki Underground - The infamous veggie ramen! Dee-lish! - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First ramen experience in the D.C area which was recommended by a local. The place is really hard to see as their was no building sign except for their name in small print on their door! This ramen joint is upstairs and very limited in seats. It has a very intimate setting which would be perfect for a date! Our friends and I shared the kimchi dumplings which seemed muddled among the wonton skin. I didn't care for it. The dipping broth however stole my stomach! It was very interesting to taste different flavor combinations come together such as the pickled radish and the saltiness of the ramen broth. Combined it blew me away and I was hooked! The staff was very attentive and the bartender very outgoing and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! Be aware we waited 20 mins on a Wednesday night. I guess a wait is expected for such a small restaurant. read more

Recommend getting a reservation on their website because they are small but extremely busy. The food was amazing! I had the jade tower drink, pork belly buns and pork belly mazeman, everything was delicious! read more

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Been a while, but returned to Toki recently and it's still great. Cool spot, quick service, tasty good, love the addition of mobile checkout. The chicharron appetizer I wouldn't order again, wasn't all that well executed (basically kewpie and nori topped pork rinds, which are hit or miss on texture as they aren't fresh). Ours was definitely missing the okonomi sauce but at the time thought there was no way they'd leave out one of the main ingredients, so we didn't say anything. The original ramen is great, buns are great, karaage is great. The tsukemen was ok, but nothing like tsukemen in Japan - broth was as hot as ramen and just a touch more fatty/rich - basically ended up dumping the ingredients into the dipping broth which turned it into a regular style bowl, and the pieces of pork belly included are mostly fat. Also had a ton of capers in there which I didn't love (stick to the ramen). read more

Toki is on the Northeast side of DC, on the fashionable H Street district. It's not really "underground" but up a narrow flight of stairs to this really small yet cool space. It's best to make reservations, even for lunch, because there's no telling if you're gonna stand around and wait for a seat to become available. I'm not really a big ramen guy, but I gotta tell you Toki really knows how to cook up a bowl of noodles. I'm not familiar with the stock, or the veggies used, but the combination with shredded pork and a soft boiled egg all come together beautifully. It was so good that I embarrassed myself by bringing up the bowl to my mouth to slurp the last bit of the stock. Honestly, I didn't care cuz I ain't from DC, but back home that's a testament to one hellava bowl of noodles. Oh, get the dumplings. Dayum! They were the best. I thought Triple D was just paying lip service to the delicacy, but once you take a bite of one, with the micro greens and the sauce, you'll be magically transported to that happy place you had as a kid... read more

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Thank you Yelp for the reviews that let us try this place. Quirky, hole in the wall, yet homey vibe. Delicious food, eclectic atmosphere and super friendly staff. Definitely felt like the least cool people there, but very welcomed. And the food is amazing. Pork dumplings and Toki classic ramen with Sappo beer for the win! Highly recommend! read more

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I got take out here yesterday. The food literally sent me into a nap. The brisket/kale and toppings feels like a bbq flare with the ramen. At first, I was confused but mid bowl, I completely understood. The noodles were cooked amazing and some of the best ramen noodles I've ever had. We also got the gyoza and it was super yummy. I will definitely be back to experience this in the restaurant. read more

Toki Underground - Toki Classic Ramen (bottom left) Gyoza (middle right) Red Miso Ramen (top center) - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I mean... it's Toki. What else can you say? When visiting DC it's always a must-have. Best Ramen around. Flavorful, good selection, service is always great. The Toki Classic was fire, per usual. Everyone else got the Red Miso which was really tasty (very similar). Only thing I wish they'd do is a Shoyu Ramen as I like the soy base. Overall though, best Ramen in DC (and in my home state of Florida!) read more

Toki Underground - Toki Classic Fried Chicken Steamed Buns - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! Just wow! I heard about this place and the food did not disappoint! Those fried chicken steamed buns are still something that I wish I could eat on a daily basis but this place is so small I don't think I'd fit through the door if I did haha. The ramen although is rightfully the star of the show those buns are fluffy, flavorful and delicious. We each got a different type of ramen and our bowls were deceivingly full. Each time we thought we made a dent we'd sit back and still see enough for at least another meal. That broth is to die for! The chef really knows what they are doing and the food does not disappoint. It's great decor with a grungy yet clean feel and great wait staff. They have no problem explaining the menu to you and do not make you feel silly if you have any questions. This would be a great place for a casual meal with a friend or a low key date. People were dressed casual and it is a very laidback restaurant. The only reason this is not five stars is the seating and parking. Although we are heard it's hard to spot and parking was a problem we did not anticipate how hard it would be. And when we got there all the seating we saw was bar stools. I love to support inclusive restaurants and to know I couldn't bring all those close to me due to the steep staircase and no regular table tops was disappointing. On top of that we had no where to hang a purse so I had to have it by my feet on the floor in a crowded restaurant so it was hard to ensure it's safety which caused me some discomfort during the meal. I understand it's an older building in the city but that is a concern I have. Overall it's a great place to eat a delicious meal where you will most definitely have leftovers and if you want truly amazing ramen I would 100% recommend but give yourself time to find it as well as parking. And make sure you are able to walk up stairs and comfortable in bar stools. read more

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First of all let me start by saying that the fried chicken bao buns were crack!!!! I've actually never been to a place where you build your own bun but I'm here for it. It was delish!! My kimchi ramen was super delicious. I don't really eat pork but I make exceptions and this was one place to def make an exception for. Well worth it. The pork was soooo tender it just pulled apart. The broth was to die for. My only complaint was not on the quality of the food but their air conditioning. Just to paint a picture it was like 91 degrees and their ac was barely working. Had a couple fans but it just wasn't enough for how hot it was in there not to mention you're ordering a hot dish. I needed a whole shower after this experience. Also I wasn't even offered any ice for my water. So that was a bit bothersome. However, my review more reflect my experience with the food otherwise Factoring the uncomfortableness I would've given it a 3.5 or 3. read more

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

Best ramen in DC!!! I have had 4 of their ramens: the Toki Classic, Kimchi, Vegan, and Taipei Curry Chicken (which is by far the best one!! You must try it at some point)! The restaurant is crammed, so put in a reservation or be prepared to wait an hour. Only weird thing is that they always put a lot of kale in the soup ‍‍‍ it's still AMAZING!! read more

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OK. This was one of the first places I remember that was all the hype when ramen started becoming popular and there was always a long wait. I finally got to come try it 10 years later. I'm not the biggest fan of ramen, I don't get why people trip over themselves over it. So, for me this place was Ok, like all the other ramen places. I probably won't come back but happy that I came to try it out for myself. We also ordered the dessert, miso butter chocolate chip cookies. It was also Ok. Fried chicken steamed buns, also Ok. read more

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