It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address13 W 36th St., New York & 109 N 3rd St, Brooklyn
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Founded in Japan in 1992, Tonchin is the passion-project of two brothers, Katsuhiro and Motohiro Sugeno. Folks couldn’t get enough of this ramen, so when Katsuhiro’s son decided to open a flagship location New York City location, nobody was surprised when they won a Bib Gourmand from Michelin.
Bib Gourmand restaurants are renowned for offering great quality cooking at a good price. Having tried 30+ ramen spots in New York City, I can confirm that Tonchin’s ramen comes out on top.
Tonchin was founded in Japan in 1992 by two brothers, Katsuhiro and Motohiro Sugeno. Katsuhiro’s son opted to take the. Every dish at Tonchin is bound to impress, but tonkotsu ramen is where this gem truly shines.
Both the broth and noodles are made from scratch! Many locals consider this the best ramen New York City has to offer and I don’t disagree. Heck, the Michelin Guide awarded Tonchin a Bib-Gourmand rating (good value restaurants).