Toribashi – Japanese

Toribashi invites diners into a sanctuary of steam and spice, where the comforting scent of slow-simmered broths fills a space designed for soulful slurping. The kitchen artfully balances tradition and creativity, layering springy noodles into everything from the delicate, sea-salt clarity of Shio to the velvety, umami-rich depths of a signature Tonkotsu.

487 Alvarado Street, Monterey CA 93940 https://toribashi.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, renal, zone, aip, alkaline, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the delicious food and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the intimate setting that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its knowledgeable and accommodating service, guests praise the staff's expertise and attentive care throughout the meal.

Shio Ramen - $17.5: Sea salt-base, chicken and pork stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Shoyu Ramen - $16.95: Soy sauce-base, chicken and pork stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Shio-Spicy Ramen - $17.95: Sea salt-base, spicy, chicken and pork stock Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Ramen - $17.95: Curry base, chicken and pork stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Paitan Ramen - $18.5: Rich pork-chicken broth, black garlic oil Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Miso Ramen - $17.95: Fermented soybean paste, chicken and pork stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Tan-Tan Ramen - $17.5: Sea salt-base, ground pork, spicy, chicken and pork stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Tonkotsu Ramen - $17.5: Rich pork-chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tonkotsu-Spicy Ramen - $17.95: Rich pork-chicken broth, spicy Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Creamy Ramen - $16.5: Soybean-kombu seaweed broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian-Miso Ramen - $17.5: Kombu-seaweed broth, fermented soybean paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian-Spicy Ramen - $16.95: Kombu-seaweed broth, spicy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian-Curry Ramen - $17.95: Kombu-seaweed broth, curry base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch

Rice Bowls

Beef Rice Bowl - $19.95: Sauteed thinly sliced beef Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $16.95: Teriyaki glazed chicken, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini Available at: dinner, lunch
Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $23.95: Teriyaki glazed salmon, soy bean, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl - $16.5: Spiced chicken, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Spicy Pork Rice Bowl - $18.95: Spicy sauteed thinly sliced pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salmon Poke Rice Bowl - $23.95: Raw salmon, avocado, soy beans, onion, seaweed salad, seared tofu, romaine lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tuna Poke Rice Bowl - $24.95: Raw tuna, avocado, soy beans, onion, seaweed salad, seared tofu, romaine lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Rice Bowl - $17.95: Avocado, bean sprouts, carrot, wood ear mushroom, zucchini, sauteed onion, seaweed salad, seared tofu, soy bean, romaine lettuce, yuzu citrus-soy dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch

Noodle Bowls

Chicken Noodle Bowl - $16.95: Braised chicken, ramen noodle, romaine lettuce, bean sprouts, carrot, wood ear mushroom, sauteed onion, red onion, avocado, yuzu citrus-soy dressing Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Noodle Bowl - $17.95: Braised pork, ramen noodle, romaine lettuce, bean sprouts, carrot, wood ear mushroom, sauteed onion, red onion, avocado, yuzu citrus-soy dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salmon Noodle Bowl - $21.95: Balsamic-seared salmon, buckwheat noodle, romaine lettuce, wood ear mushroom, red onion, sauteed onion, seaweed salad, avocado, wasabi-soy dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tuna Noodle Bowl - $22.95: Balsamic-seared tuna, buckwheat noodle, romaine lettuce, wood ear mushroom, red onion, sauteed onion, seaweed salad, avocado, wasabi-soy dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Noodle Bowl - $17.5: Vegetables, buckwheat noodle, avocado, bean sprout, carrot, wood ear mushroom, zucchini, sauteed onion, seared tofu, seaweed salad, soy bean, romain lettuce, yuzu-citrus dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch

Sides

Chicken Karaage - $8.95: Crisp fried chicken pops Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Ika-Geso Karaage - $9.95: Crisp fried squid tentacles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Garlic Edamame - $8.95: Sauteed soybean with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Gyoza - $7.95: Deep fried pork-vegetable dumpling Available at: dinner, lunch
Oyster Fry - $11.95: Panko breaded fried oyster Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Kim-Chi - $3.5: Spicy fermented cabbage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seaweed Salad - $3.95: Seaweed, sesame-soy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch

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