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Toyori
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We’re not sure what our favorite thing about Toyori in Chinatown is. On the one hand, the ramen at this Japanese and Taiwanese spot is totally craveable, as are the sizzling plates of meat, but Toyori also ends the meal with adorable tiny probiotic drinks, which, you know, cute.
While the interior feels nondescript in the same way most new spots in Chinatown do—dark walls, rows of utilitarian booths and tables—the dim lighting and floor-to-ceiling gold Toyori mural feel special. As does the food. Dig into glistening pork buns with zig-zag drizzles of mayo and tonkotsu, or spicy tan tan ramen with crispy charred chashu pork. Or have a rib eye sizzling plate with signature black pepper sauce, a pile of spaghetti, and steamed freezer-grade vegetables, ‘cause, why not?
Everything shows up fast, and you’ll probably want to eat it equally as fast (this is where the yogurt drinks come in handy). And while the menu at Toyori may feel familiar to other ramen spots, the quality and consistency are what keep us coming back for bowl after bowl.
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Food Rundown
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Toyori Bun
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Takoyaki Octopus Balls
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Signature Spicy TanTan Ramen
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Signature Ribeye Steak Sizzling Plate