As someone who’s very picky about noodles, I’d honestly rank Tori Ramen in the top 5 ramen spots in the Twin Cities. The space is small and dimly lit, which gives it a cozy, almost private feel. The menu is very simple, just ramen and drinks, no appetizers. Unlike many ramen places that use pre-made components and serve food super fast, this one takes a bit longer, so a little patience is needed. I ordered the Korean duck ramen and was genuinely impressed. The broth was rich and deep, the duck was incredibly tender, and the noodle texture was just right. Definitely worth the wait.
Vegan Restaurant
Tori Ramen
· $$$$ · saintPaul · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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As someone who’s very picky about noodles, I’d honestly rank Tori Ramen in the top 5 ramen spots in the Twin Cities. The space is small and dimly lit, which gives it a cozy, almost private feel. The menu is very simple, just ramen and drinks, no appetizers. Unlike many ramen places that use pre-made components and serve food super fast, this one takes a bit longer, so a little patience is needed. I ordered the Korean duck ramen and was genuinely impressed. The broth was rich and deep, the duck was incredibly tender, and the noodle texture was just right. Definitely worth the wait.
Went to Tori this past week for lunch and ordered the vegetarian com saw me da, my son ordered the same but with chicken. Both bowls were delicious. The perfect spice level for my son and a little too spicy for me but the flavor was amazing so I finished it anyway. The eggs were perfectly cooked and so good. The only thing I wish was I had noticed there was a tofu option to add a bit more protein. I think it would have kept me feeling fuller for longer. A note: they prefer cash over card so there is a fee for cards. Not a big deal but if you can bring cash it will save you just a bit!
Went to Tori this past week for lunch and ordered the vegetarian com saw me da, my son ordered the same but with chicken. Both bowls were delicious. The perfect spice level for my son and a little too spicy for me but the flavor was amazing so I finished it anyway. The eggs were perfectly cooked and so good. The only thing I wish was I had noticed there was a tofu option to add a bit more protein. I think it would have kept me feeling fuller for longer. A note: they prefer cash over card so there is a fee for cards. Not a big deal but if you can bring cash it will save you just a bit!
The food was soooo good. Service was pretty good as well I can’t remember all that we ordered. One item was a vegan special they had going at the time which was good. I know we ordered the cucumber appetizer and it was so good (I was worried about it being spicy but it was the perfect level of spice). We ordered the cold noodles which were good but it our favorite. And then we both ordered the same ramen, I think it was Korean, and that was great as well It was a little odd because we had one server and then someone else would come over and they seemed to be our server as well. They would even come over one right after the other and ask us the same question (one came over and we said we may order another drink and sit for a bit and then the other came over after and gave us the bill). It was odd