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    Tonchin

    4.4 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy ramen
    Cathy V.

    Excited for our meal. Checked in. The hostess apologized but we had to wait a significant amount of time for our table. Due to the wait, they offered a complimentary dish (we didn't receive one). That would've been nice but it was ok we still enjoyed our meal. We ordered a lot of food. Crab salad, gyoza, buns and LOTS OF RAMEN. The space was cool and the action of the kitchen was entertaining. The place was full and rightfully so. The dishes were memorable. My favorites were the wings and miso ginger. Highly recommend. Will be coming back.

    Hassaku Grapefruit Juice
    Sam Y.

    After going to the Brooklyn location, I wanted to try the Manhattan location. We had a reservation at 4:00 PM, but arrived early at 3:30 PM. We only had to wait about 15 minutes before getting seated. They definitely get crowded though, so it's best to have a reservation! During "lunch" hours, the place is brightly light. Once "dinner" hours comes around, they set out candles on the tables and dim the lights for a different ambiance. The service was a bit off at first, since we waited a while to get our appetizers. This might have been due to the change in staff between lunch and dinner. The hostess noticed and checked on our appetizers, and got them right out. Afterwards, we had different waiter and he was very friendly and attentive. We did the Pick 3 appetizers: -Kyuri (cucumber): love the mix of flavors with the onions, vinegar and salt. The kyuri has a good bite to them -Kimchi Mushroom: the mushrooms also had a good bite to them. Not too spicy of a kimchi sauce, which I liked as it did bot overpower the mushrooms. -Shishito: I enjoyed the saltiness of the kelp with the char of the shishito. I went for the Tsukemen, which I loved at the Brooklyn location. This was just as good! The noodles had a good bite and the right thickness for the rich broth. I like the lemon on the side to help cut some of the richness. The egg is well marinated and perfectly jammy. The Hassaku Grapefruit Juice is a nice non alcoholic option. Very grapefruity and too sweet. We ended with the Tokyo Banana, which had a deliciously bruleed banana. They wrote Happy Birthday on the plate and had a little candle on the side. We only put it in the reservation, so it was nice of them to do. Overall, a great ramen spot to check out!

    Spicy Tan Tan & Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, Chicken Wings
    Michelle N.

    Kept hearing about this place and thank god we were able to get seating so soon while we were hungry! I got the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen because I love to have spice in mine, but wish I was able to adjust the spice level. It was definitely super creamy, thick, and filling. The noodles were soft, yet still chewy. For those who were afraid of getting the Spicy Tan but still wanted the spice, they suggested getting Classic Tonkotsu and having chili oil on the side to put in. I really debated which one I liked more!

    Tonchin Salad
    Fiona W.

    Wow. So good. Was between 4 or 5 stars. We got the Tonchin Salad, Tonchin Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu, Spicy Tan Tan, and Original Tsukemen. I liked all of them. The salad was refreshing and nutty. My favorite was the Original Tsukemen. All of them had really rich broth and the perfect noodle texture. We also got the Birds of Paradise Cider. It wasn't too sweet. To be honest, barely tasted any yuzu. Food was ready pretty quickly. Cute interior too. I'll definitely be back to try more on the menu.

    Summer special noodles, spicy tan tan ramen
    Megan Y.

    Came here on a wednesday at 7 PM with a reservation for 2, and it was quite busy despite it being a weekday. We were seated a few minutes later since our table was finishing up, but the waitors were very quick to take our order and bring us our food. It was a nice and modern ambiance with an open kitchen and dim lighting. I tried the summer special noodles. They were quite refreshing, and I liked that the sauce came on the side so you can control how much you add. It wasn't very spicy at all, despite the menu saying it would be. The noodles were very chewy and the egg was perfectly jammy. Portion size was pretty large, although I would have liked a greater topping to noodle ratio.

    Hiyashi Chuka
    Carmen P.

    This restaurant is on the Michelin Guide and a bit pricier for ramen. Stopped by Saturday mid afternoon and didn't need to wait for a seat at the bar. I ordered the Hiyashi Chuka, which is the seasonal summer special cold noodle dish. It's a light, refreshing, and filling dish. I want to come back and try the other menu items here.

    Momoka T.

    4.0 / 5.0 I visited after hearing they serve a summer-exclusive *hiyashi chuka* (cold ramen salad). It gets packed with office workers and people with reservations during weekday lunch hours, so I recommend going at a slightly off-peak time. The interior is surprisingly spacious, featuring counter seating, tables, and booths; they even accommodated my stroller right at the table. Service is quick--the food arrives promptly after ordering--and the payment process is smooth thanks to QR code settlement. You can also request a non-spicy‼

    tsukemen
    Esther T.

    We did a lunch walk in and were lucky enough to be sat right away. The atmosphere was cozy and dark. They have a good variety of starters and alcoholic beverages. But the real star is the tsukemen. They brought the broth, noodles/toppings, and sesame seeds + lemon on the same tray. 10/10 for presentation. The broth was a rich pork broth with a lot of depth. The noodles were perfectly cold and held the broth nicely. I also got extra menma and the ajitama (marinated egg). The yolk was perfectly jammy and savory. Tonchin is my new favorite tsukemen spot in NYC, this is high praise as it's my latest hyper fixation and I have tried them all now! The waitress was super friendly and they even offered us bibs to protect our shirts from spills! If you are visiting NYC, you have to come here.

    Omazemen
    Lei G.

    Service was great from the initial greeting & throughout the meal. The Ginger Miso ramen was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly chewy. The omazemen was creamy & tasty. The kitsune bun was juicy & and delicious. Great meal, definitely recommend stopping in. Be aware no outside drinks allowed and will need to be left with the host.

    Eileen H.

    I made a reservation and arrived 4 minutes early, only to be told to leave because the staff was having a meeting. They should have kept the door locked instead of having customers wait outside in 90 degree heat and humidity. I came back to a line but was seated right away. I ordered the Classic Tonkotsu with the chashu rice ball lunch set. The presentation was beautiful, and I liked the fortune card. The bartender/server was friendly, attentive, and provided great service. Unfortunately, the ramen wasn't for me. The broth, ramen, and egg was extremely salty and oily to the point where all I could taste was salt. The chashu was extremely salty. I should have picked some off. The tonkotsu...I couldn't finish it, and it didn't sit well with my stomach. I didn't say anything at the time because I thought maybe it was just me, but after reading more reviews, I realized others had a similar experience. I do want to come back and try a different dish, like the cold noodles or a bun I saw another customer enjoying. For now, it's 2 stars. I'll come back one more time and give a new update.

    Kristen V.

    I feel like we got so lucky snagging a table here on a Tuesday night. A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and you can tell! We got to sit at a communal table but that didn't take away from the experience. Loved the selection of cocktails, appetizers, and entrees!

    smoked dashi ramen
    Hailey C.

    I came to Tonchin for the ramen, but that wasn't the star of the show. The fried fish buns were the best. It came out piping hot and with a ton of sauce. The fish was the perfect amount of light and crispy. The strawberry kaki-gori was really good. The honey cream was the highlight of this dish. This is definitely something you need more than two people for though.

    Mel J.

    Loved it! The chicken wings are incredible with the perfect crisp on the outside and juicy underneath. I loved the classic ramen broth but the spicy tantan is also good. Save room for dessert for the huge shaved ice in all sorts of flavors. We had to wait for our whole party to arrive before we were seated. After that, the service was really fast and helpful. It's not a huge place, they have a mix of small tables, one or two larger tables, some booths and counter seating.

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    Ask the Community - Tonchin

    Does tonchin mean torch?

    No, this is what I found: Tonkin, also spelled Tongkin, Tonquin or Tongking, is an exonym referring to the area surrounding the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam.

    Do they still have $20 minimum per person?

    Site says "Reservations have a $20/ person minimum purchase". Not sure if that applies if you walk in. We did reservation and had their lunch special.

    Any gluten free ramen options?

    Unfortunately none

    Can I go in on a Friday night for dinner without a reservation?

    We did do walk in however even if you are the first in line, the host will pick the one he likes to sit first. Probably if you don't dress nice, you'll be seated later than other and will get the only shared table instead of private seats. There's… 

    My friend is unable to consume pork products because of his faith - would it be possible for him to get a smoked dashi ramen with the tonkotsu broth substituted with the vegan miso one? Or are there other non pork broth ramens available on the menu?

    Sharon, At this time we only offer on ramen without a Pork Broth. The miso ginger is a Miso base, with homemade noodles, corn, Wakamae, cabbage, scallion and soy protein as… 

    Do I need to reserve seats in order to dine here on a Saturday night?

    We offer half of our seats to reservations and the other half to walk ins! It’s definitely possible to bring a group to dine without a reservation. That being said - depending on your arrival time and the number of people in your party there could… 

    The Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - is it a pleasant heat, or the kind that leaves you hyperventilating and inhaling water?

    Hi Mark! Thanks for the question! The Spicy Tan Tan is about a 5 out of 10 in terms of heat. We think of it as the perfect elevation of flavor and depth without sacrificing the integrity of the broth. Hope this helps!

    Is it only reservations or we can walk in?

    I walked in as a single and had to wait 40 minutes on a weeknight.

    What are the weekday lunch special hours? - shows on their website

    Seems to be their lunch hours (1130-230 I believe)

    Why are their char shu slices thin like deli meat and not charred after sliced?

    Make from different way

    Are there any wheat free options? I am gluten intolerant.

    Maya, We have a few wheat free small plates and shareables! However we do not have wheat free Ramen options.… 

    Is the vegan noodles the tofu or shirataki noodles?

    Jennifer, Our vegan noodles are a flour based noodle made in house. They do not have tofu or shirataki in them.… 

    Is a reservation needed on a Saturday afternoon? It seems like a popular spot. It's going to be a party of 3 and we would prefer not to sit at the bar.

    According to their website, Tonchin only takes RSVP for Mon thru Thu for Party of 3 and above. However, they do allow customers to call in and place their names on the waitlist on the day of. Customers are also able to check the waiting time daily… 

    When is happy hour?

    Everyday 5:30 PM - 7 PM

    Can I order take out?

    Yes!

    Do they do takeout?

    Tonchin offers takeout and Delivery through most major delivery services

    Do you use msg in your ramen? I'm allergic unfortunately.

    Tonchin does not use MSG in ANY food items.

    Do you offer the lunch set menu on weekends?

    Yes! Our lunch menu is the same daily.

    Do you offer any gluten-free options?

    Christine, Great question! Tonchin does offer a few Gluten friendly options for specific items on the menu, however we don’t guarantee that anything on our menu is entirely… 

    Do you guys serve the Shave Ice desserts for lunch too?

    Debbie, We serve a full dessert menu all the time!… 

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    One of my friends and I were looking to grab a drink before calling it a night. She had been to…read morePatent Pending before and had good things to say, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to head over. Patent Pending is a speakeasy, located behind Patent Coffee. It was dark when we entered the coffee shop but an ajar door gave way to the bar. The decor is a homage to the works of Nikola Tesla, which can be seen in the subtle electric theme throughout the space and the naming of the cocktails. The space isn't too large - the bar and stools take up most of the space but they also have some booths/tables. The place looks great. The cocktail menu is very creative - I got one of their seasonal mixes that was actually two drinks in one. The main cocktail was meant to be sipped first and they provided a small glass of beer to be sipped after. The name escapes me but it was very good. Since we had cocktails at dinner, we only stayed for one round. Service was good, and overall I enjoyed my time at Patent Pending. I would definitely return to explore more of their menu.

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