Tonchin Brooklyn

“What a treat to come here! We didn’t make a reservation so it was a bit of a wait (1 hour at 7:30pm on a Sunday), but once we got in everything was smooth. Hayley helped us out and we got our food super quickly! I got the classic tonkotsu ramen and I liked how clean the broth tasted. The meat was also super tender and not too fatty compared to a lot of pork that’s in tonkotsu. We also thoroughly enjoyed the mango kakigori. The atmosphere was dark and moody with candles at each table. We were a party of 4 and I think that’s the max amount you could probably fit at their table options. Would def come back!”

“Phenomenal food. Delicious drinks. Excellent service. Seriously no notes. We had the grilled hamachi (incredible), chicken wings, potatoes for starters. Then we got the classic ramen as our main which was rich and satisfying. For dessert we had the Tokyo Banana which was a party of different textures and temperatures, all making the banana shine. Like an elevated banana pudding 10/10 recommend. I got their martini which was delicious, dirty, and refreshing (I had 2).”

“Had an amazing time at Tonchi! Our server was super professional, kind and had a really inviting energy that matched the space! The food was delicious!! my personal favorite was to hitman. The broth’s consistency was thick enough to coat the noodles completely and packed with flavor! The Unagi rice ball made me want to keep ordering rice balls for the rest of my meal! I would love to come back!”

“I went to this spot in Brooklyn and, food-wise, it absolutely delivered. I ordered the Tonkotsu Tokyo Classic ramen and it was spectacular—rich, deep, and perfectly balanced. I also had the gyozas which were delicious. The place itself is really lovely, and overall the food is genuinely amazing. That said, the service was seriously disappointing. Right at the start I asked for water and, instead of offering tap water like they were giving everyone else, I was only offered a bottled water for $7. I said yes because I assumed tap water wasn’t available—only to realize later that it clearly was. Then things got worse: my order was brought twice to the diner sitting next to me, never to me, until they finally noticed. After two back-and-forths, they eventually brought both dishes, and thankfully they were great. But even at the end, when it was time to pay, the person next to me asked for their check and they brought mine instead. They caught it and handed it to me, so I paid the exact amount and left a very small tip because the service had been so poor. What really sealed it was that the waitress confronted me, insisting that service wasn’t included and that “this is New York” so I have to tip. Being spoken to like that—after such a messy experience—was honestly unacceptable. Tips are earned, not demanded.I went to a well-known ramen spot in New York City and, food-wise, it absolutely delivered. I ordered the Tonkotsu Tokyo Classic ramen and it was spectacular—rich, deep, and perfectly balanced. I also had the gyoza, which were delicious. The place itself is really lovely, and overall the food is genuinely amazing. That said, the service was seriously disappointing. Right at the start I asked for water and, instead of offering tap water like they were giving everyone else, I was only offered a bottled water for $7. I said yes because I assumed tap water wasn’t available—only to realize later that it clearly was. Then things got worse: my order was brought twice to the diner sitting next to me, never to me, until they finally noticed. After two back-and-forths, they eventually brought both dishes, and thankfully they were great. But even at the end, when it was time to pay, the person next to me asked for their check and they brought mine instead. They caught it and handed it to me, so I paid the exact amount and left a very small tip because the service had been so poor. What really sealed it was that the waitress confronted me, insisting that service wasn’t included and that “this is New York” so I have to tip. Being spoken to like that—after such a messy experience—was honestly unacceptable. Tips are earned, not demanded.”

“Solid ramen spot for non vegetarians. As a vegetarian you are only limited to one ramen which makes sense given the famous tonkotsu. But the spicy miso veggie ramen was delicious with great choices of toppings and flavorful broth. The best part was the roasted potato and the matcha cocktail. The vibe was intimate and nice. I don’t think I will come back given the price but an amazing spot for date night.”