Nestled in a stylish repurposed train car, this cozy noodle destination serves up rich, pork-free ramen featuring chicken and veggie broths, plus creative bites and cocktails, all in a charming, vibe-filled setting.
"At Tori Ramen, servers whisk steaming bowls to tables in the vintage interior of an old train car. “Tori” means “bird” in Japanese — this restaurant specializes in pork-free ramen, offering rich chicken, duck, and vegetarian broths. These beautifully layered bowls don’t lose an ounce of flavor, though. Tori is also one just a few local spots offering gluten-free bowls, with rice noodles and no soy sauce. Note that chef Jason Dorweiler is currently crowdfunding to help Tori Ramen stay open." - Natalia Mendez, Justine Jones
"Tori Ramen where serves steaming bowls of ramen in the vintage interior of an old train car. “Tori” means “bird” in Japanese — this restaurant specializes in pork-free ramen, offering rich chicken, duck, and vegetarian broths. As far as casual, cozy date nights in a unique setting go, it’s hard to beat." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"Tori is that rare ramen restaurant with no pork on the menu — all the broths here are made from chicken, duck, or veggies. One standout is the Bali ramen. Tahini thickens the broth, while spicy Szechuan pepper adds a kick to the seasoned ground chicken and soft-cooked egg, all heaped atop springy noodles." - Cinnamon Janzer, Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"A giant bowl of chew noodles and thick broth may seem like a recipe for an inefficient afternoon, but come on, you were going to take a two-hour couch nap anyway. Tori specializes in poultry-based broth and also offers a nice variety of vegetarian and vegan options." - Alex Lodner
"New this year, this West 7th eatery has expanded its historic train car space to include new outdoor dining. Tori is known for its ramen, but the menu covers all kinds of snacks, and cocktails." - Joy Summers
