Toribashi

“Staff is always so friendly, and food is so yummy and filling.”

Luke Johnson★★★★★

Toribashi Ramen is one of those spots you just kind of stumble into and end up glad you did. Nothing fancy, just really solid ramen. The broth is rich and comforting, the noodles have that perfect bite, and everything shows up hot and satisfying. It’s the kind of bowl that just works, especially after a long day walking around Monterey. The place has a relaxed, no-pressure vibe. You sit down, you eat, and you chill. Service is quick and friendly, nothing overdone, just smooth and easy. Pro tip: Try to go a little earlier or outside peak dinner time. It gets busy fast, and going off-peak mean

Kauser D★★★★

Solid spot for a quick meal! You order through a self-serve kiosk, and the staff is super helpful if you need anything. They have a wide range of vegetarian options, which is a huge plus. We tried the Creamy Vegetarian and Miso Ramen, both had nice flavors and good-sized portions. The broth is standard and doesn't have any heat, so I definitely recommend adding the spicy sauce (extra cost) to give it a kick.

Dan Pencoske★★★★

Conveniently located on the main street of Old Monterey, an easy walking distance from our hotel and nearby tourist attractions. Touchscreen ordering was easy and the self-serve water station reminded me of ramen shops in Japan. The paitan was really smooth and mildly flavored, and my main complaint is that it wasn't served piping hot. To drive it home, the yolk of the flavored egg was cold. The garlic chips were a nice touch in addition to the oil, and there was good variety in the toppings. Loved the wavy noodles and soft chashu.

Miguel Lima (chunkslima2011)★★★★★

This was our first time here and was delicious, after seeing it on YouTube with how there are many different types and ways of eating it. Very appreciative and grateful for having to eat this dish. This is how delicious it was, nothing left