ABOUT US

ONE UNFORGETTABLE BOWL

Tonchin originated in Tokyo, Japan, in 1992, influenced by the dynamic, ever-evolving culture of ramen. Brothers Katsuhiro and Motohiro Sugeno left their hometown of Utsunomiya with a dream to open a ramen shop in Tokyo. 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, 30 years after the first opening. As we continue to grow beyond our home country of Japan, the foundations of Tonchin remain even further. Starting with our Tokyo location, bowl and every hand-kneaded noodle, 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 Studio City Village, LA, we continue to take every opportunity to explore bold flavors and ideas that excite us. "Tonchin (豚人)" 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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