Toki Underground – Japanese
Stepping into this vibrant, subterranean sanctuary feels like entering a bustling Tokyo alleyway where the air is thick with the savory steam of simmering broths and the rhythmic clatter of busy chopsticks. Bowls of rich, velvety tonkotsu and fiery mala garlic ramen take center stage, accompanied by pillowy steamed buns and crisp dumplings that burst with bold, umami-forward flavors. It is a high-energy retreat where traditional Japanese soul food meets a modern, edgy spirit, offering a comforting yet electrifying escape from the city streets above.
1234, H Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002-4445 +12023883086 http://tokiunderground.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Ramen
DC's OG ramen bowls served since 2011.
- Toki Classic Ramen - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mala Garlic Tonkotsu - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tokyo Curry Chicken Ramen (Pork Broth) - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Shio - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Kimchi Ramen - $17 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shiiitake & Cashew Dan Dan - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tokyo Curry Chicken Ramen (Chicken Broth) - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Naruto - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Appetizers
Savory starters and small plates.
- Buns - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dumplings - $9 Dietary tags: Nut-Free