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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Toribashi
Dairy-Free at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian-Miso Ramen, Vegetarian Noodle Bowl and Vegetarian-Curry Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kim-Chi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Creamy Ramen, Vegetarian-Miso Ramen and Salmon Poke Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl, Vegetarian-Curry Ramen and Ika-Geso Karaage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Noodle Bowl, Vegetarian Rice Bowl and Garlic Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Creamy Ramen, Vegetarian-Miso Ramen and Vegetarian Noodle Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Poke Rice Bowl, Tuna Poke Rice Bowl and Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Toribashi
Toribashi in Monterey has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Noodle Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Toribashi
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian Noodle Bowl | 97.4 g | 72.4 g |
| Pork Noodle Bowl | 67.7 g | 72 g |
| Curry Ramen | 40.9 g | 69.2 g |
| Salmon Noodle Bowl | 89 g | 48.4 g |
| Tuna Noodle Bowl | 89 g | 48.4 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Tuna Poke Rice Bowl | 4 g | 33 g |
| Salmon Poke Rice Bowl | 4 g | 29.9 g |
| Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl | 12.9 g | 25.6 g |
| Vegetarian-Miso Ramen | 16.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Tan-Tan Ramen | 12.3 g | 22 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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.
Menu
Ramen
Ramen stock made of chicken and pork, natural ingredients
- 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shio-Spicy Ramen - $17.95: Sea salt-base, spicy, chicken and pork stock Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Ramen - $17.95: Curry base, chicken and pork stock Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan-Tan Ramen - $17.5: Sea salt-base, ground pork, spicy, chicken and pork stock Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Creamy Ramen - $16.5: Soybean-kombu seaweed broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian-Miso Ramen - $17.5: Kombu-seaweed broth, fermented soybean paste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian-Spicy Ramen - $16.95: Kombu-seaweed broth, spicy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian-Curry Ramen - $17.95: Kombu-seaweed broth, curry base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Beef Rice Bowl - $19.95: Sauteed thinly sliced beef Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $16.95: Teriyaki glazed chicken, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $23.95: Teriyaki glazed salmon, soy bean, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl - $16.5: Spiced chicken, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol 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: Halal, 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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-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: Halal, 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chicken Karaage - $8.95: Crisp fried chicken pops Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika-Geso Karaage - $9.95: Crisp fried squid tentacles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $8.95: Sauteed soybean with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kim-Chi - $3.5: Spicy fermented cabbage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $3.95: Seaweed, sesame-soy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Toribashi
- Is Toribashi dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Toribashi has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian-Miso Ramen, Vegetarian Noodle Bowl and Vegetarian-Curry Ramen.
- What can I eat at Toribashi on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian-Miso Ramen, Vegetarian Noodle Bowl and Vegetarian-Curry Ramen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Toribashi have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Noodle Bowl and Vegetarian Rice Bowl.
- Is Toribashi gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Toribashi?
- Vegetarian Noodle Bowl, at roughly 72.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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