Tori

My husband and I have been to Tori a few times and the food had never disappoint us. The Korean duck ramen I believe it was called was delicious! Appetizers were good (we got the cucumbers and a fried chicken). Drinks were pretty and tasty also (we also had an espresso martinis which was perfect).Cute atmosphere but because during the summer they have na open concept just expect some flies.Service was attentive and friendly. The espresso martini wasn't on the menu but they made it for us anyways. They explained the menu and items we asked about thoroughly.No complaints, love this place!

This is probably the best ramen shop in the twin cities. The location is great, and the venue is very eclectic. The staff is very friendly, and we've never had a problem with the service. Home made noodles, and several different takes on ramen, you can't go wrong checking this place out

I'm going to rate 4-stars just because there were a few things a little off and I hope the owner takes them to heart. As a restaurant, this place has work to do with organizing seating, communication between front of house and the back, and not chastising employees in front of customers. Also as others have noted, air circulation could also be improved, when it's cold out, it's steamy inside without great ventilation. I genuinely would like them to address these because the food they are serving is very good, the drinks are great, and the ambiance is very cool. My wife had the Korean and I had the Salted Duck ramen. These aren't traditional Japanese ramens to be sure, but don't let that stop you from checking them out. All the ingredients are top notch, the aromatics are off the charts, and the depth of flavor is on point. The cook on all the ingredients demonstrates a good level of mastery and attention to detail. I would say that I could do with less herbs in the soup or have them served off to the side Pho style, so I can add them as I like, getting them free of the noodles so you don't eat them is tough - at some point it becomes overwhelming. I'll also warn others, the Salted Duck is very salt forward, bordering too much. I would get it again however; the broth's flavor is amazing, rich, and the duck itself was cooked perfectly.The portion sizes are generous and the menu is varied - I'm interested in coming back for the eclectic offerings. I will say that it does fit a different niche than a traditional ramen joint, it's a little better for folks looking for an experimental/experiential deal that's maybe a good date night option. For folks looking for simple and cheap, this isn't it, but don't let that stop you from checking it out.

I probably don't stop by as often as I should, but I still really love this place. I tried a spicy Ramen dish that I've never had before and it was amazing. I also get a drink with dandelion liquor, which was pretty perfect.

Cream of chicken noodle soup is where it's at. This will be my only ramen place I go to in town from now on and has a standing in my list of all time favorite places. I always go with a spicy ramen here so I was worried the chicken soup would be too bland so I ordered a side of chili oil just in case. Boy was I wrong. The flavor punch in this dish is beyond anything I can describe in words. The piece of chicken tasted like bacon. The umami is strong. Can't go wrong with any item on the menu. Give them a visit!

Tori ramen is not only my favorite ramen spot, but one of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities! The food is consistently good every time I go, with comforting flavors and a portion that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. The menu has a lot of variety with something for everyone. The restaurant itself is super cozy and perfect for a date night. Service is also always friendly, helpful and fast!

Tori is SO. GOOD. The restaurant itself is super cute; it's an old train car that has lots of natural light, plants everywhere, & comfortable seating. We came with a large group & the staff were super accommodating for all of us, including separating the check (which can be a really annoying ask). This was my second time coming; the first time, I got ramen (which was delicious). I wasn't as hungry this time, so I got the Korean Buttered Noodles. They were so creamy and delicious, obviously buttery, but with a lovely gochujang bit of spice. I didn't love the (not sure what they were & I forgot to take a picture of the menu) "red hairs" that were topping the dish, since they had the mouthfeel of literal hairs. When I reheated my leftovers, though, I mixed them throughout and that made them less offensive lol. I also ordered the Little Bird, which is their spin on a margarita. Due to some confusion (really on my friend's part, since she grabbed the first cocktail that came out), I ended up with the Dirty Bird instead, which I believe is the same drink but with mezcal and blueberry. The drink was tasty for sure; my only complaint is that the small ice cubes & no straw make it difficult to get the last little bit of the cocktails. Our server was great overall; like I said, I really appreciate how thoughtful & accommodating they were for our large group. My only complaint was the time it took to actually get my cocktail. It ended up coming after my food, after I'd asked about its whereabouts. Definitely just a bit of confusion, but fully understandable. I would highly recommend Tori, it's a perfect winter/spring warmer :)

We went to Tori and tried the ramen--it was delicious! I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. We got the ones labeled as spicy, though I didn't find them very spicy. Still, they were super tasty! Service was good

Not what it used to be. Was hot as hell when we showed up. Poor air circulation and the place smelled a bit weird. Service was disjointed had to ask for water a few times, two different servers brought us menus? Food was ok, noodles tasted different from the past and overall flavors just lacked authenticity and brightness. Not sure what has changed but something has. Don't let this one slip guys.. you have a solid concept but execution is not there.

Tori is my go to for ramen, I have not found any other place that compares. I have only ever ordered the MN (Dra) so I may be biased here but it is SO good I've never even had the intention of trying anything else. It is pricy but considering food and noodles are made from scratch I think it's justified. The only thing I wish they did is update their website on hours due to short staffing- it has been happen a lot lately that they have to close/reduced hrs.