Toyori

This place looks authentic Japanese, but I believe it is Taiwanese and surprisingly really good. The service was great and they have so many good menu items. Started with the squid karage and it was so good, who needs chicken! The gyudon bowl really good, tender meat and not too many onions, and the sauce was so tasty!! My favorite item was one of the summer special items, and it was the spicy tonkatsu beef rib bowl. They did use smaller noodles which im not a fan of, but they gave me a lot. The broth was rich and flavorful and the spicy tasted of peppercorns but not over powering. The huge beef rib was fall off the bone tender, I could barely finish it! Overall, the service was great, the portions and prices are very good, i can't wait to come back and try their other items. I've returned after almost a year and the quality is still awesome. This time, I went with the spicy chicken ramen, and it's now my favorite ramen in Texas. It reminds me of chicken ramen I had in Japan. However. I think i will ask for the thick chewy noodles next time. You can't get chicken ramen everywhere, just so you know. It says spicy but not really.

Pretty good!!! I got the spicy ramen, and it was yummy! The black garlic is very flavorful as well. I think that the meat rice bowl is okay, as the meat is only decent. The chili dumplings are pretty big, but could’ve been better. Butter beer was good, and the staff is nice! We even got Yakult for dessert for free!!! Maybe next time I will try the popular fusion dishes instead!

As a Japanese person, I am very picky when it comes to Japanese restaurants in Houston. This place is EXCEPTIONAL. The appetizers are very reminiscent of my grandmothers cooking during my childhood. The ramen is FANTASTIC! Go here, immediately! Service is also great! I will be returning. Oh, they have great prices too.

I came at the suggestion of an article that listed Houston's top 10 spots for ramen. It was fortuitous as the ramen was exquisite. I ordered the spicy beef ribs ramen. The food came out relatively quickly, hot and absolutely delicious. I would love to explore their menu further. The meat was falling off the bone in my bowl. It's an absolutely perfect Texas fusion dish. I mean it in the best possible way. Really cannot recommend this spot enough. Who cares if it's far from where you're staying. Just go!

The service was quick and the dishes were a step above the rest. The black garlic ramen had a great flavor profile and was just enough to fill you without being too much. The noodles were silky smooth and the soup had a balanced consistency. The gyu donburi was filling and a good choice to pair with the soup, though it is on the oily side. Overall a good stop for a meal and I'd consider going back again.

The food came out very quickly and was so delicious! We had the Ribeye steak, Unagi, and the squid appetizer. I highly recommend and will be back!

Came here with 2 friends and I have to say this is honestly some of the best ramen I’ve tried in Houston so far. I got the Black Garlic Tonkotsu bowl, the flavor of the broth with the garlic was so perfect and rich. I do wish there was a bit more room and the steel chairs don’t help with the cold condition of the place but the hot bowl made me feel warm inside. Also if you order a soft drink, expect a can and not a fountain drink. Not really bad but not what I expected. Thankfully such a good spot is much closer to me and close to my friend so we could go together. 9/10 would come again in the future🎉🔥

Hey wanted to share wish I remembered to take more pictures. Service was fast, food is fresh and taste was amazing.(we had chicken wings, shrimp tempura, ramen soup, and plate with spaghetti pasta chicken and steak) I would come back the only thing I missed is they don’t have fried rice..also a great point if you don’t eat pork like me they can substitute your broth for chicken!!

Food was okay. Very interesting concepts but mine was too spicy!!! I am hurting in my stomach tonight after eating it. The karaage also seemed pink inside which was questionable. The whole coconut was a cool concept!

As one would expect in a busy Dun Huang Plaza on a Saturday night, this restaurant was packed. We arrived thankfully without much wait at about 7 PM. A couple minutes later, the waitlist was filling up fast. We ordered the Takoyaki as a starter and then got the Beef Rib Ramen and Sizzling Fried Fish Plate. The takoyaki was delicious! This was personally my first time having it. It was nice and crispy on the outside then perfectly soft and creamy on the inside. The bonito flakes provide a unique additional texture while the eel and mayo sauce give an added flavor. Though be careful when you first bite it because it can pretty hot if you don't wait a bit. The mains came out without much wait. There was just enough of the gravy sauce to pour on the fish and rice without it being too overwhelming. It had a good savory, meaty flavor that complimented the dish. The fish was crispy and flaky. The rice was good. Some of it was a bit hard. That would be my only complaint. No complaints about the veggies and egg that come with the plate. I didn't try the beef rib ramen but it seemed like a very generous portion with two hearty sized ribs. The broth was apparently spicy as well. At the end of our meal, we got probiotic yogurt drinks. The wait staff was kind and attentive throughout! Would come back again!

One of my all time favorite spots in Texas! Their customer service is impeccable and their staff is extremely attentive and kind. Everything on their menu looks absolutely delicious and everything I've tried so far looks exactly like their menu photos. Their black garlic ramen hits the spot and is always very fragrant and filling. Their interior and bathrooms are always clean. There can be a wait sometimes, but I've found it to always pass quickly. Plus, if you need to kill time waiting for your table, there's lots of boba places nearby to hang out at.

Stopped in for a Sunday lunch. It was busy but there was not a wait. The space in compact but it has enough space for larger groups or for single diners. Service was friendly and prompt. We were served compilatory potato salad and pickled daikon as a snack and they also gave us a small probiotic drink to finish the meal. Very nice and unexpected touch. We ordered many items and shared them at the table. Shrimp Tempura, $8: 4 extra crunchy shrimps. The breading was closer to a panko than a normal tempura. But the dish was good. Karaage, $6.50: nicely fried bowl of chicken. Highly suggested for those picky eaters. like all the fried dishes it comes with tartar sauce on the side. Deep Fried Fish Nuggets, $6.50: loved the crunch. No overpowering fishy taste. Very enjoyable with a bit of hot sauce mixed into the tartar. Fried Gyoza, $7: a bit over fried, looked to have been deep fried and not pan fried. Very crunchy and falling apart in some places. Sizzling Rib-eye steak with spaghetti, $18: Wanted to try this item because it looked good in the reviews. Had it with the mixed sauce that was recommended. I will say not bad, but not great. It was a interesting dish, but the short ribs may have been better. We had it sauce on the plate, which helped it soak into the noodles a bit more. In general not bad, but more of a novelty than something I would get again. Tonkotsu Shoyu, $13: Above average ramen for Houston. A proper sized portion, with a good amount of toppings. The broth was flavorful and no bad aftertaste. In general a good dinning experience and if you are looking for Japanese food with a large menu selection I would give them a try. Would recommend and return.

Omg!! Food was so yum!! The tonkatsu was perfection, the chicken teriyaki was to die for, and the beef bowl was so buttery and smooth. The service was amazing!! I felt like I was right at home.

The food was really good and came out quick. Service was quick as well and staff are friendly. This was my second time coming here and had to get one of the staff's attention to get the bill. Very cozy place !

We arrived with a party of 5 on a Friday night, 8:45 PM. We added our name to the waitlist and were seated in 20 minutes, not bad for a weekend dinner in busy Chinatown. After being seated for 10 minutes, we made several attempts to flag down a server, 5 minutes later. Things kept getting worse from here. We ordered: * Takoyaki - tastes OK but too soft. * Geso Karage - large portion, fried perfectly. Yum. * Tahini Spinach - soggy and overcooked. Pass on this one. * Tonkotsu Beef Steak Ramen x 2 - steak was well done, broth was a little on the mild/bland side. * Signature Rib Steak Sizzling w/Noodles in Black Pepper Sauce x 2 - the restaurant should specialize in this dish if it's their "signature" dish but this was not the case. We emphasized three times, medium rare and the server confirmed multiple times. It arrived well done, almost chewy. * Butterscotch Cream Soda - attempted to order but was sold out. The order on which the food arrived was chaotic. We ordered everything at the same time but somehow go the sizzling steaks first. Then 5 mins later, for the spinach. Another 5 minutes for the other two appetizers. Last to arrive were the ramens, span of 15 minutes between entrees. Half of us were done with the entrees before the other half even started. The Yakult drinks served with the check was a nice touch. I've been here a few times before and never had issues with the food or service until this instance. It was worse because I highly recommended this place to mg friends only for them to be disappointed. I'm not sure that I'll be back anytime soon, maybe at least 6 months to hope for improvement.

Very fast service! We got in and out in great time and we dined in. Ramen is very flavorful - between the spicy tan tan and the black garlic, I liked the black garlic better. I also had the pork bun which was the highlight of the restaurant. They also give you a small smoothie type liquid that's a nice add on after your meal. Would come again!

We came on a Saturday night and it was packed. Though I'll say, I enjoyed this meal more than I thought I would! I tried the sizzling Signature steak with pasta with the signature toyori sauce- I really enjoyed it, especially the sauce! Everything mixed together had good flavor and everything was cooked spot on. I also tried the takoyaki octopus balls and it was pretty good as well. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and I'd be back again!

My friend was visiting in town for the weekend and I sacrificed some studying time to get dinner with him right before our biomed exam lulll. I'm glad I did though because we caught up and had goood food. We went to Toyori in Houston Chinatown since he wanted to eat something that had noodles. There were people waiting outside to get seated when we got there but it only took us 10 minutes to get seated. The interior was really nice and I loved the ambient lighting. My friend got the spicy tantan ramen. It had a spicy pork bone broth with pork chashu, minced pork, fungus, corn, and peanuts. The broth was very bold with the peanuty flavor. The chashu was really tender and the ramen overall was really solid. I got the unagi steak donburi which is an eel rice bowl with cheese tamagoyaki and a soft boiled egg. The eel was really good at first but I felt like it tasted the same after a few bites. The star of the show was actually the rice with the furikake and sauce to me. Another one of my friends got the signature ribeye steak with spaghetti and the black pepper sauce. Another friend got the gyu donburi which is a rice bowl with prime sliced beef and teriyaki sauce. The beef was sooo tender and good so I would recommend that as well

Food was delicious, I ordered the Tonkotsu Rib Ramen was absolutely delicious!! The meat fell off the bone! The weight staff were really friendly and super sweet The little restaurant was fully packed and we were on our waiting list, but it didn't take long to be seated Definitely a place to revisit

So trying this place out for the first time and I wasn't disappointed!!! I asked the waitress who sat me, if there were any suggestions and for the first time in a long time, the server's recommendation turned out to be great!! She offered me water and a side of pickled radish and a mall portion of potato salad. I ended up torn between the fired gyoza or the chili oil dumpling. She recommended the chili oil dumpling and said it was a bit spicy and very flavorful. The ramen I ordered was the beef ramen and it came with 2 large bone in beef ribs. The broth was a very savory sweet flavor with hints of umami!! As you can see in one of the photos, I demolished the chili oil dumplings as well as the beef ramen. The great service and great food will have me coming back!! For those of you who are military, the did off a military discount, which places in Houston rarely give out a military discount, so I was elated when the gentlemen who took my payment said that they did have a military discount and thanked me for my service!! Now this place is hidden and located in the Asian Aires of what I think is called Bellaire here in Houston. I've tried other ramen places around the airport area and down town but this place is phenomenal!!! The ramen broth is so flavorful and well seasoned!! The only thing you may not like about the beef ramen was the larger chunks of ginger, which I had no problem eating lol!!! But I will definitely come back again to try more of their great food!! Definitely a hidden gem on a cold day!! But don't take my word for it, COME CHECK THIS RAMEN PLACE OUT BECAUSE IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!!

Love all the dishes I've had here, really great spot for eating alone or with a small group. Chicken karaage is lightly battered, and the ramen portions are quite generous. It's not usually too busy when I've come so service is quite fast.

I was not impressed with the signature ribeye sizzling plate. It looked flavorful, but somehow it tasted bland. I had better elsewhere. My husband had the spicy tonkotsu and it was packed with heat! It was too spicy for me, but my husband could take it. I liked the complementary yogurt drinks at the end.

Always delicious ramen and modern vibe with great service when I come! I love the tonkotsu black garlic or beef tonkotsu. They offer sizzling plates too, but I've only tried their ramen!

Great Staff, awesome food. Everything we ordered was good. I highly recommend this place

Got the hot plate noodles with a mix sauce - traditional black pepper + mushroom & tomato. And the fried fish option. Not a lot of places sell the sizzling hot plate noodle dishes. Good amount of food and it's worth a try. They had potato salad and pickled daikon for refillable side dishes and they ended you with a Yakult drink. Overall decent meal for the price. Friendly service. Good space for a small group. I would come back and try some of their other dishes.

Really enjoyed my experiences here! Staff is friendly, nice ambiance and the food is delicious! I had the Chicken ramen as well as the spicy tonkatsu. Both delicious. The chicken was a unique experience for me and the broth was super delicious. It was kinda creamy - the perfect consistency. They give a description of how it's made in the menu, which piqued my curiosity. It also comes with a side of chicken thigh, which was actually kind of bland, but I didn't mind the extra food to take home. Both ramens had a delicious halfegg - cooked perfectly. The yolk - I don't know how they cook it but it's not too runny or hard - a perfect gelatin consistency that's hard to describe. And the seasoning of the egg was also on point. I must say that the chicken meatball was a bit unwieldy until I cut it in pieces. But still delicious! I also tried the dumplings. Delicious! Although the chili sauce was somewhat overpowering, but that probably because I ordered mine to go so it sat in the sauce in the box for a few minutes, but the sauce is spicy regardless. Super smooth texture to the dumplings. They do everything well at Toyori and they have a lot of different types of dishes - didn't get to try the sizzling plate but that will be my next venture!

I got a burger with avocado. This was good. I also tried their seasonal drink and it was pretty good. We were a large party of 20 and the server was very patient.

Great service! Nice place to eat at, somewhat a tight spot especially if it's busy!! Love that their menus have images of their food!

I was looking for a ramen place that closed a little later and this is one of the few ones that closed later in the plaza besides tiger's den. I came in and was seated immediately and looked at the cute paper booklet that was the menu. I saw their sizzling plates and was about to change my mind on the ramen, but we stuck with our guns and tried the tori-paitan ramen and classic tonkotsu ramen. I really enjoyed the chicken ramen that came with a creamy flavorful broth with a good amount of spice to it. I was really surprised by the umami that came with the chicken broth because you would usually expect a blander taste from the chicken broth than you would with the pork. I loved that it came with a side of grilled chicken thighs that were juicy and had a nice crisp on the skin. My fiance got the tonkotsu ramen and it was so much flavor. I don't know how something can be so umami and not be extremely salty. You can really taste the pork and the garlic in the broth. We also got the creamy shrimp tempura as an appetizer and it's like your typical walnut shrimp from a Chinese restaurant, but you can't go wrong with it. It was delicious and the pineapple paired really well with it to cut the creaminess of it. I'll definitely be back to try the sizzling plates!

I came here to satisfy a ramen craving and this place did not disappoint! I got the spicy tonkotsu and subbed the grilled chicken for tofu and then the chili oil beef dumplings for an appetizer. Both were delicious! The restaurant is quite small, but still cute and cozy. Service is also excellent and prices were reasonable.

Made a last minute decision to come here, so glad we did!! The service was great, everyone was very friendly and fast. We ordered all of our food at once and got it ALL in under 15 minutes! Our food was great. The shrimp tempura was very crispy and the takoyaki was a 10/10. The broths to the ramen were so creamy and comforting! The short rib sizzling plate was super delicious as well, it came with a dish on teriyaki sauce to cover it! Our entire meal was under $75! Such a win, definitely coming back to try the Donburi!

Those spicy wontons....SO GOOD. This is a great date spot!! The ramen was very warm, the tonkotsu broth was homey, familiar, and tasty. Noodles were perfectly cooked and the thickness was great. The pork was good but as a picky eater, it was too non structured. The seasoning on the pork was very nice though. The rice bowl was overly fatty (greasy) and we could not finish it because of this, but otherwise, it was a very good rice bowl. The service was quick, we gave our phone number so that they would call when a table was free and it only took 30min. There is stuff to do in the area so we just walked around. We also got our food in a timely manner. Overall I will be going back to this place!

We love this place, everything is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. Food comes out in a timely fashion, and that's when you know it's authentic Asian food. If you come here, make sure you get the grilled meat or tofu sizzling dishes with black pepper sauce, you won't regret it. Each sizzling dish is paired with spaghetti or rice, egg, and vegetables. Perfect portion size and combination. Ramen noodles here are 10/10 delicious, especially their signature tonkotsu broth, it's so rich, creamy and flavorful; if you want, you can also order a side of the broth on its own and add it to your ramen noodles. It's so nutritious, great source of protein and collagen! They give you complimentary yogurt drinks at the end. Service is excellent.

I got the Spicy TanTan and the takoyaki. I appreciated how the TanTan actually was spicy so I would not recommend this if you have a lower spice tolerance. The takoyaki and chili oil dumplings (not pictured) were good as well with really good flavors. I also noticed other guests eating the sizzling plates so that may be an option for you if you are not a ramen person. The venue is fairly small but there are many tables available and my party of 3 did not have to wait long to be seated. The only downside is the service is very hit or miss based on my two times dining in. They are severely understaffed so please be patient! The first time was good; however, the second time my friend's meal was forgotten and was still not brought out by the time I finished my meal. We had to flag our server down and then they proceeded to make her meal. Our server was sweet and gave her a 10% discount for her meal. He was super sweet but he was just too busy to realize her meal was missing as he was accommodating other guests.

This place was very clean on the inside and the food was really good. My girlfriend got the classic ramen and it was so good and had a hint of garlic flavor. I got the gyu donburi and it was kinda mediocre and okay. Overall though, service was quick and timely, food was pretty good, and place is clean.

My favorite ramen place in HTX hands down! I am open to all ramen places in towns I visit, but being able to have not only delicious food, but warm service and a cool ambience is what makes this spot unique! Upon arriving, the servers were very kind making sure we didn't have food allergies when taking our order. We were graced with a cool pitcher of water and cups to go with, only to leave with two complimentary mini yogurts. The ramen was especially delicious, and the tonkatsu had a savory, smoky bite. The noodles were hardy and yummy!

My first experience here was not the best. The Tomko to broth was not quite as clean as I've come to expect however, the second visit was really amazing. The broth was silky, spicy, and full of flavor both times that I went the waitress was very kind. And the look of the restaurant is quite nice for date nights.

This place is a vibe. The food is good and reasonable! I was here last Sunday and had to return 4 days later. There are several great looking options to choose from. The service is also top notch! Clearly more people besides myself love them because it's always a full house. If you're in the mood for a noodle or dumpling, go check them out.

I live an hour from this restaurant, but it's worth the drive! I love the food; it is delicious, and the staff are very polite and efficient even when busy.

Toyori is an interesting fusion restaurant which serves both Japanese ramen and Taiwanese sizzling steak. While I cannot speak to the Japanese ramen, I say that their signature rib-eye steak was some of the best I've ever had. What made it stand out: 1. The sauce - I typically go for the classic black pepper sauce but the combination of the black pepper sauce with the mushroom and tomato sauce was too intriguing to pass up. I was a big fan of the sauce (even though I'm not the biggest fan of tomatoes in general). 2. The steak was a perfect medium as ordered. I find that I don't usually pay much attention to how the steaks on these sizzling plates are cooked since they're usually pretty thin but Toyori's steak was not only cooked perfectly but was tasty as well. 3. Portion size for the sizzling steak was good; I certainly was not hungry after eating everything. I will also note that the service was fantastic for our party of seven, and their physical menus have large beautiful pictures of the food. All in all, I will definitely be back for the sizzling steak (and maybe the ramen) when I'm back in Houston.

Came here after seeing a bunch of IG videos promoting them. Was really intrigued by the chicken ramen but decided to go with the most popular Ramen dish. It was a chilly day just in time for me to get my ramen fix. Also tried the Bao which was good, and the sizzling steak with the signature sauce. The ramen was fine- but I'm really only satisfied if I can get the level of heat I want. And no amount of their chili sauce/powder was getting me there. Also I think I just prefer a classic Tonkotsu broth. We just managed to beat the afternoon rush- came in with mostly empty tables and saw the list go up on the door shortly after, so before 12.30 is probably the best time.

Wow! What a great experience. We had 6 in our party. Service was excellent and attentive. The ramen broth was hearty. I had the sizzling plate. Very good piece of ribeye and really large portions.

I have been seeing this restaurant for a while but didn't get a chance to visit. The restaurant is quite small so if u have a big party of 8 or more will be hard to find a table. The place was crowded when I was there . Food was good and the portion is big so it can be shareable. Service was good too.

The pictures are from when I visited back in March when they first opened so the menu may have changed since then. Their ramen is phenomenal, so rich, creamy, and filling. I love the to go containers that they offer because it separates the noodles from the broth so they don't get too soggy if you save it for later. Their potato salad and pickled cucumbers are AMAZING and one of my favorite items to get there. When they first opened they were handing them out with every meal, if you request it while ordering they'll still bring some out to you. Overall worth stopping by if you're in the area and want a quick heart meal. Update: I went recently in 01/2024 and took a few pictures of their new menu. Their chili oil dumplings are a MUST try, they're extremely flavorful and generously stuffed.

First time here! Food was pretty good, service was good too but a bit slow as I think they are understaffed, but still a good experience. I got the classic tonkotsu ramen and karaage chicken. They gave me some pickled cucumbers and potato salad as a side which was really good and nice. The tonkotsu broth was surprisingly rich, not too rich and not too salty, but very flavorful! Noodle texture was good and the sides inside like bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and bean sprouts were also good. I enjoyed this ramen! Definitely one of the better ones I have had! The karaage came out crunchy and was moist inside as they used dark meat, this was also pretty good. Portion was quite large for a karaage! The service is pretty good but they are busy, they do not have time to greet everyone right away the front. However they were friendly and fast once they got to me. There is not much space for waiting, so most people stood outside to wait. Interior is modern and clean, and they have sauces, napkins, and utensils on the table which is nice! Good place for ramen!

OMG!!! THE MOST AUTHENTIC TAIWANESE FOOD IN TOWN!!! Food - Most authentic Taiwanese-style steak with black pepper sauce in town. This is our fifth time visiting the restaurant, and the food has never disappointed us. The price is very reasonable, and the appetizers are very good. We literally cannot find anything to complain about :) Food - 5/5 Price - 5/5 Cleanliness - 5/5 Service - 5/5

What I do like about this place is that you get a lot of food for a good price. The steak itself was good. I wish I would've not mixed the sauces. I feel like it would've tasted a little bit better. The food comes out pretty quick. the steak was extremely tender, which is nice and I always love fresh coconut. It was extremely sweet so it was perfect. The reason for the decrease in the stars was because of the service, it can be a little tricky when it comes to authentic shops like this in the Bellaire area because I feel like sometimes I stick out as a sore thumb. The staff wasn't as friendly to me as I would have liked or I had seen them with other Customers in the restaurant. I mentioned that it was my first time there and they sort of just looked at me and still waited for me to tell them what I wanted from the menu. They didn't have any recommendations for me to try? In fact, they just pointed at another plate from the customer that was next to me which I didn't order overall it was decent. Just the ambience wasn't for me and I found it to be a bit uncomfortable.

This spot in my opinion serves pretty underwhelming food. Considering this place is in an area that has not so good parking, I definitely will say that it's not even worth the drive. Coming in we were seated right away, our server was okay; she did her job. My friend & I decided to share an appetizer. We got the chili oil dumplings & it was not good at all. The meat inside was hard & dry. The sauce had a weird taste & we didn't even finish half of it. My friend ordered the Tonkotsu black garlic. The broth was boring and it wasn't savory. All you're getting is a hint of black garlic. My beef short rib steak was just okay. Not bad but not worth the price tag. The ribs barely had salt in them. The egg was overcooked & it wasn't gooey on the inside. The veggies was a good addition to the dish but had zero flavor. The sauce was fine. The only thing that was good was the rice & the ribs were cooked pretty nicely. Overall my experience felt lackluster in terms of the food. The place was clean but cluttered as well. It's Just too many people in that small restaurant. Will I come back? I don't know about this one.

Food was good here. Ramen was not piping hot. Beef was very tender. Ramen was mushy. I asked for some fresh garlic and never got it. Took forever to get my ramen. Fried squid was excellent. Overall was good.

Love their aesthetic design inside, it was the Japanese interior that attracted me to their place first. Service was great since arriving, served drinks and side dishes really fast. Yet their menu has a variety which gave me such a hard time to decide. I went with their signature sizzling steak plate with spaghetti. The spaghetti was chewy al dente, I put more salt and spices on top though to make it more flavorful. But the steak was the main highlight, not too fatty and it was dripping juice every cut. I think they marinated the meat beforehand too. Even though the steak dorsnt look like a thick cut but it's still a huge size, I couldn't finish my spaghetti after because of how filling it was. Also I got the cream butter beer (non alcoholic) I wouldn't recommend it though since it's just cream soda. It's a heavy drink so was little too much to drink on the side of my steak.

I've had this place bookmarked for months but finally got the chance to stop by on a Friday for lunch. My friend and I were able to find a table just as the rush began and the server came over right away. I ordered the kalbi beef short ribs with noodles and without corn and my friend got the chicken thigh both with the mixed sauce. I absolutely loved the noodles and sauce. The veggies were good (though maybe formerly frozen) but my problem was the kalbi. Some pieces were too tough to even chew. It could be that they were overcooked from being on the sizzling plate but most of the pieces were inedible. The egg was overcooked as well. I tried the chicken thigh and it was very fatty. As if there was more skin than meat. The meat that I did taste was juicy and flavorful. We also split the ika karaage and it was delicious. Another issue I had was the use of utensils. Because they had wooden stems and were cleaned with bleach there was a strong smell to it. The server was nice and got me all stainless steel utensils when I asked. He also offered chopsticks. The service was slow but it was because of short staff. I may go back and try the ramen or another of the sizzling dishes since the sauce was so good.

My neice and I wanted something different in chinatown but wasn't quite sure where to go. We didn't want to spend a ton on hot pot or Korean BBQ so we decided to just pull into Dun Huang plaza and pick something random. My neice was attracted to the name, Toyori, and we were both curious to what "sizzling" was. There isn't a host stand so it's not as welcoming as it could be. it was pretty empty when we arrived so we were seated fairly quickly once greeted. The restaurant is small, dark and intimate. We started with the karaage. It was cooked perfectly, just the right amount of crunch and juicyness. I asked for a recommendation on ramen and our server said if I liked spicy, the Toyori Sichuan Mala was the way to go. My neice ordered the sizzling chicken with mushroom tomato sauce. It definitely came out sizzling! The portions were great and the flavor was on point. The service wasn't that great - slow and not attentive but it did get a little busier during our visit. They provide a small complimentary yogurt drink as dessert. I didn't want it lol but I thought it was a nice touch.

I'm a fan of Toyori. They serve decent ramen at affordable prices. One area of improvement is in their beef gyudon and prime rib sizzling plate: these deserve way less oil and grease. By the end of the meal, I could see a puddle of oil at the bottom of my rice bowl and the hot plate. That is unfitting for in modern, trendy restaurant such as this.

Toyori is a well designed and modern looking Asian food joint that's entering the fierce competition inside Dun Huang plaza. We ordered the sizzling platter with spaghetti and the tantan ramen for entrees, and had the fried squid and takoyaki for appetizers. The girl who took our order was initially nice, but was visibly impatient as some of our party took a minute to order--a little off-putting, but overall was an OK service experience. Now, onto the food-- the fried squid and takoyaki are good! Good texture, and great balance on the sauce. Pricey for what's essentially street food, but honestly we're not in Asia, and Chinatown food prices have been rising for some time. The ramen was able to compete with some of the big names in town, and had good noodle texture, spice and broth richness, but there were only 2 thin slices of meat inside. Essentially, it was over 70% noodle. Definitely was expecting a bit more meat and a balanced meal. The sizzling platter was solid, actually. A good balance of chewy beef with a sweet, almost gravy-like sauce drizzled all over made the dish stand out. Definitely would recommend this over the ramen, simply because this is a more well-rounded dish: good balance of meat, carb, and veggie. Prices are high, but this place is a solid spot for asian food and I recommend it any time you're seeking Japanese/Taiwanese inspired, more modern takes on food.

Oh my gosh this is hands down one of my favorite places to eat in Chinatown. I am so glad this place opened. I am probably one of their most frequent customers at this point. They have definitely expanded their menu recently to include more items but I love both their ramen and sizzling plate dishes. It also comes with a small complimentary appetizer (usually pickled cucumbers and sweet mashed potatoes). My go-to meal is the pork sizzling plate with the mixed sauce (which is a mix of the traditional black pepper sauce and mushroom sauce which I highly recommend). They also have great service which is usually kind of unheard of in Chinatown. P.S. I haven't tried their butter beer but my friend got it once and wasn't too impressed by it. However, it was only like $4.50 so it wasn't a huge loss to him and said it was worth a try.

I visited here on May 10th. I was in the area for an Elite event for chocolate that was down the street and wanted to take advantage of being on this side of town. This place has been on my radar, so I wanted the opportunity to try it. I was in the mood for ramen. Food- after talking briefly with the server. I went with Spicy TanTan ramen. He described it as 1 out of 10 spice level. But I disagree. It was more like 3.75. Rich flavor, and almost too much meat, which I guess thats not a bad thing for meat lovers? Great noodle texture. Overall, enjoyable. Service - crowd was a steady flow when I arrived, but picked up more as time as time went on. There was only 1 server for the entire place. I'm sure he was doing his best. But it took a long time to get the check, for solo dinning. Would recommend!

Not going to lie, I wasn't expecting to like this place but I love proving myself wrong. In the corner of a huge Bellaire shopping center, you're in the mecca of Asian food and other goodies, after we ate, we headed to second floor of plaza for foot reflexology. Parking is a nightmare so don't show up starving, in a rush or during lunch/dinner peak hours. They opened at 1130am and I got there at 1135am, there were already four tables full of people, by 12pm it was full and a wait had formed. The restaurant is small, holds about 40 people and it's not meant for big parties. Small, quaint but nice with friendly staff. This place is popular for their sizzling grilled pasta and meat dish but we went the ramen option. To my surprise, it's one of the best ramen I've had in Houston, even better than some of the well known Ramen spots. Flavor were just right and the pork was meaty, good portion and not all fatty. All our food was good, did wish they had more fun drink options though, it was just basic canned soda or beer. But overall I'd go back and would recommend.