Tonchin
Tonchin
Best Ramen restaurant
Best Ramen restaurant
Best Ramen restaurant
Best Ramen restaurant
About Us
One unforgettable bowl.
Tonchin originated in Tokyo, Japan, in 1992. Enamored by the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of ramen, brothers Katsuhiro and Motohiro Sugeno left everything they knew to build their first small ramen shop from the ground up. Their journey had just begun, but their vision was clear: to offer something original and excellent to bring people together.

These bold beginnings have brought us here today. 25 years after the first opening, Anan Sugeno set out to bring Tonchin to the world and push the boundaries of Tonchin's ramen even further. Starting with our Tokyo Tonkotsu broth and wavy, hand-kneaded noodles, the Tonchin menu is a result of boundless curiosity and experimentation, as well as a desire to connect with local communities.

From our bustling flagship location in Midtown New York to a full-menu restaurant in Brooklyn, and now our first West Coast location in Larchmont Village, LA, we continue to take every opportunity to explore bold flavors and ideas that excite us. “Tonchin (屯ちん)” means a place to come together; where all are welcome. We believe this is the spirit of ramen, and it’s our greatest joy to share it with you.
Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen
Traditional pork broths are known for their hearty thickness and rich flavor, but Tonchin’s Tokyo Tonkotsu broth is a lighter iteration inspired by the classic, dashi-based Tokyo-style broths. Quality ingredients such as chicken bones and vegetables are added to our pork base and simmered over time, and finished with dark soy sauce to highlight the umami flavors. The result is a deeply flavorful, satiating broth that also has a refreshing quality.

Our wavy, medium-thick noodles are designed to carry this broth well, and are hand-massaged for optimal texture. Contrary to the standard practice of resting ramen noodles over multiple stages, our noodles are prepared anew every day to emphasize freshness. Seasoned with a touch of dashi, the savory quality of our noodles also complements the broth, completing a balanced orchestra of flavors along with our specialty toppings.
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