Toki Underground

Reviews

• AG

  Aviva Gould

  Jan 3, 2026
  5.0
  My girlfriend and I just had a delicious dinner here. We got the Brussels, curry ramen, and matcha tiramisu. The Brussels were good, but the ramen and tiramisu blew us away. Some of the best food I’ve had in a while! We got seated at the bar, and the bartender Daniel was super nice and even gave us a very informative political history lesson. My only concern is that the setup of the seating is unideal for groups bigger than two. But overall a great spot, and I hope to make it back again.
• KG

  Krista Goralczyk

  Jan 3, 2026
  2.0
  The appetizers (karaage and pickled assortment) were good, but I really cannot recommend the ramen at all. Poor flavor. Bring cash if you don’t want to pay an extra 3% charge for using a card, and an automatic 18% gratuity is added. Editing to add: service was rude and acted like there were a ton of reservations coming in, but it was nearly empty. Maybe 2 couples came in by the time we left and it was still fairly empty. Food also took a long time to come out.
• JM

  John Markowski

  Dec 21, 2025
  5.0
  Toki Underground completely lives up to the hype. When you read this is the best Japanese food or the best ramen in DC, it’s not a marketing ploy. This place is truly off the charts. It’s very much a hidden gem: no sign outside, on the second floor, and only about 15 seats total. The space is tiny with all counter-style seating, elbow-to-elbow, which makes it perfect for singles or couples but definitely not ideal for groups. Food and drinks came out fast. Service was friendly and quick, though we did feel a little rushed despite not lingering. For example, we were never asked if we wanted a second drink, and the check was dropped without asking about dessert. A few missed upsell opportunities. Still, our server was warm and efficient overall. To drink, I ordered the Toki Monster, which was excellent. It’s made with peach-infused Japanese whiskey, peach oleo, Sichuan oil, and comes with a piece of smoked pork belly. For an appetizer, we shared the fried chicken steam buns and they were incredible. The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the combination of mayo, sweet chili sauce with a bit of heat, pickles, cilantro, and basil worked beautifully together. For my ramen, I ordered the Toki Classic, and it absolutely blew me away. The pork bone broth was rich and deeply flavorful, paired with pulled pork, scallions, kale, an onsen egg, pickled ginger, garlic, and chili oil. Every bite was incredible, and the portion was very generous. This is, without question, the best ramen I’ve ever had. It is the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. The food alone makes Toki Underground a must-visit. I’ll be craving that ramen for a long time, and I already can’t wait to go back.
• EK

  Emily Kang

  Dec 20, 2025
  2.0
  Toki Underground really went underground, and not in a good way. I remember enjoying every bite here in the past, but this time I left half the bowl untouched. The broth and noodles tasted disappointing, honestly below what Sun Noodle can delivers. To make matters worse, the receptionist scolded me for booking through Google, which set a bad tone from the start. Sadly, this is no longer the OG ramen spot I remember in the DMV. I will not be returning.
• TT

  TIM

  Dec 20, 2025
  1.0
  Bad ramen, would never come back. Noodles are overcooked, the broth lacks depth. Unfortunate that the restaurant really went downhill. The service is absolutely terrifying. Ps - to the owner. Your restaurant is horrible. Probably the worst I’ve rated. Your hostess is rude, threatening customers to use resy, and the bartender? He angrily told an Asian family to stop touching the blinds, pure disrespect. Watch and listen to the in store video on 20 December. Come on. You probably made enough money, but pay some attention.

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