Tonchin Taipei Station Restaurant — Restaurant in Zhongzheng District

Ramen is a dish the Taiwanese take seriously, and in my opinion, they come closest to matching the authentic Japanese standard — some even transport you straight back to Japan.

This cozy restaurant offers a modest selection of ramen, with their signature pork broth being the highlight. The noodles are cooked perfectly al dente, while the broth is rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful, clearly simmered for hours to extract every bit of goodness. The pork chashu is tender, generously portioned, and melts beautifully in your mouth — delicious even on its own.

Ramen comes in two portion sizes, and the medium bowl is more than satisfying for a hearty meal. Prices are reasonable, making it great value for the quality offered.

This was my second visit, and it certainly won’t be my last. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a comforting, authentic bowl of ramen, whether dining solo or enjoying a...

Tonchin is a small ramen shop in the basement of a hotel near Taipei Main Station. The vibe is quiet and very Japanese-style. The menu is only in Chinese and Japanese, with just a few items to choose from — no English, so it might be hard for tourists.

I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. The broth was rich but not too salty, the noodles were chewy, and the pork was soft. It tasted authentic and comforting, though not the best I’ve ever had.

Staff were friendly but communication was limited. Good spot for a simple, no-frills...

Delicious ramen with thick fish broth. Even though the noddles are thinker than the normal thin ramen noodles, it still tastes very nice. You can ask for more water to add in your soup if you don't like thick soup, but I could it very nice. The normal portion is big enough, however you can ask for bigger portion with the same price. And the staffs are very friendly, good...