About our Restaurant
Tori Ramen was the first ramen concept to hit Saint Paul in the fall of 2016 to much buzz and success, however, in autumn of 2019 tori temporarily closed only to resurface in a bigger location off west 7th. We have since expanded on our offerings, though we are currently running a limited at-home menu for pick up or delivery in light of the news affecting all businesses. Use the link above to begin your order.
We are a noodle specialist offering pork-free ramen, vegetarian and vegan options, and are able to accommodate most, if not all dietary needs.
Tori's philosophy to ramen is simple, zero waste. We make everything from scratch, meaning nothing is pre-made. The roasted chicken chashu we prepare, cooks & drips to the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, and creates what is known as 'tare'.
The tare is then used to create the flavor component to each specific flavor of ramen. The bones from the duck we fabricate are used in the stock for the next day. All the organic/non-GMO vegetables we use are put into the ramen, while the scraps get full use in our vegetable stock for our many vegan offerings. All waste is controlled with our onsite composting, recycling, and minimal trash system. This harmonious experience is what we believe every restaurant should be achieved, not just for the sake of cooking but for our planet in general. We also believe in local products for 90% of what you see on our menu.