Walked in during happy hour. Menu was more limited than during other times so may not have been a full representation of what Toki has to offer. There was one waitress taking care of an entire room of hungry customers. The room had bar-like tables bolted to the wall. Allowed a bar like feeling but with more seating. The dumplings were tasty but basic. The pork belly steam buns were steamy hot but, once cooled down, delicious . Taipei chicken curry was more of a soup than curry. It was tasty but way too light. On the other hand, Kimchi Ramen was more like a curry with its thicker and spicy flavors . Would definitely come back for the Kimchi Ramen. Overall, this restaurant didn't meet my expectations for a Michelin star but was better than an average restaurant.

After my previous Michelin Star restaurant, I was hesitant to try another one. The other one we went to in Orlando that was considered a cheap eat was actually amazing so we decided maybe we would stick with the cheap eats for our Michelin Star quest this time. Toki looks like a dive bar. It is located upstairs and the seating was wall to wall. If you haven't tried the happy hour menu it's literally your loss. Pre pandemic prices without skimp inflation. We ended up getting the dumplings, taipei curry chicken ramen, kimchi ramen, and yuzu sake. The yuzu sake was so delicious that I ended up getting two carafates. The dumplings had an interestedly fried additive on the top. I am still waiting for someone who works for Toki to tell me what it is. The ramen I got was so good. The kimchi had a mixture of kimchi, tasty noodles that seemed freshly made, hard boiled egg, and pork. The pork was so tender. My boyfriend really didn't enjoy his curry chicken ramen because I think he expected a curry not a soup. He liked the fried chicken. I didn't care much for the nori added to our ramen but it did add an interesting flair to our dish. The fried chicken steam buns we ended the night with are to die for. I really liked how ample amounts of chicken were added to the most succulent buns ever.

Toki underground is the place you want to go for Ramen in DC. The food comes out fast. You get a great serving and they always have a dope playlist so it's always a good vibe..

I really like Toki Underground, but I think that "Best Ramen in DC" is a strong claim to live up to. Toki has a really cute vibe, but I do wish that there were tables instead of just counter seating along the perimeter of the space. It was also a little bit hot in there when I went. Service was great. The food is really good. The Wakame cucumber seaweed salad had great flavor and was very reasonably priced for the serving size. The Pan Fried Pork Dumplings had amazing flavor and texture, and were much more elevated than your average pork dumpling. The Fried Chicken Steamed Buns were my favorite of all of the appetizers. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful. The Crispy Chicken Thigh was just alright. In terms of the ramen, I thought the broth to noodle ratio was a little bit off. I wished there was more broth. My only other "complaint" is that both ramens had a lot of scallion in them, and the flavor became a little overpowering. The broth in the Toki Classic Ramen and the Taipei Curry Chicken Ramen had great flavor. The egg in both was a little under-done for my liking. The braised pork in the Toki Classic was some of the best ramen pork I have ever had.

A hole in the wall ramen shop with amazing flavors. The restaurant is pretty small, so make sure you either come early or have a reservation. Recommend to stop in for a quick bowl for lunch or dinner!

This was my second time going to Toki. I had the chicken curry ramen, fried chicken buns, and a cocktail. Overall the food and service at Toki is amazing. This is definitely some of the best ramen I've had. The only negative I have with this location in particular is that it is very small, and the inside is hot. If you plan on dining in here, just be aware that seating is limited and it's very close together. Lastly if you plan on visiting this location, I'd recommend taking a Lyft or Uber here.

Tori Underground has a fun, hipster urban vibe with fantastic food. The ramen here is simply delicious, with a broth that's rich and flavorful, topped off with a perfectly poached egg. The bao buns were a hit too, perfectly fluffy and packed with flavor. Service was fast and efficient. The decor adds to the overall charm, creating a lively atmosphere that's perfect for casual dining or catching up with friends. Definitely worth the walk from Union station if you're taking the metro!

I love ramen and I think DC has a great ramen scene, thanks in part to places like Toki Underground. We started with the pork belly steam buns, which were an excellent appetizer. You get to build four of your own buns, each stuffed with pork, kimchi, mustard, and delicately curled green onions. For mains, I got the red miso ramen, which was really tasty. The broth is thick and delicious, the noodles have just the right amount of chew, and the whole affair is topped with a gooey poached egg. I highly recommend this one. Of course, the Toki classic ramen is excellent too. And, if you're looking for something just a little different, the Taipei curry chicken ramen might scratch that itch for you. We were quite full by this point, but our server let us know that they were offering a special strawberry shortcake. Who was I to refuse? And the cake was well worth it. Lastly, I have to mention the decor, which is just fascinating. You'll have to go to experience it yourself!

Food tastes like it's missing salt. The vegan ramen is good. The diversity of vegetables were present but a lil salt and maybe a spice bomb would really help the broth out. The dumplings taste like it's missing seasonings and the pan fried texture wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be. Excellent service! Loved the customer service experience. Cute little spot that can't fit more than 15 ppl at once so I would recommend as a solo date night or go with 1-2 ppl max.