"A Japanese hot pot restaurant that closed after being reopened by a new group in 2021." - Nadia Chaudhury
"A tonsoku restaurant that revived in 2021 but is set to close again on December 29, known for reconnecting with guests post-pandemic." - Melissa McCart
"After spending some time in takeout-and-delivery only mode, Japanese hot pot favorite Hakata TonTon is now firing on all cylinders. The beloved restaurant — which shut down during the pandemic, and then was revived by prolific restaurant group Hand Hospitality — has taken over a new space in Midtown with a menu of old faithfuls and new stars including a “Shake Shake” ramen and a whole pickled tomato." - Eater Staff
"A New York restaurant known for its heavy emphasis on tonsoku (pig feet): before the pandemic, trotters appeared in the vast majority of dishes, and servers would often proudly tell customers the restaurant was all about its pig feet as soon as they sat down." - Jenny Dorsey
"Others like tonsoku destination Hakata Tonton have reopened under new ownership." - Tanay Warerkar