Tokyo Food review: our verdict
Everything at Tokyo Food is homemade, right down to the ramen noodles, and you can feel it in the bowl: generous broth, firm noodles, marinated egg, and scallions. Around it, complete trays feature grilled gyoza and onigiri, stir-fried noodles topped with a fried egg, and iced milk drinks to accompany the meal.
The Boutchakat location spans just a few square meters, painted in vivid yellow, with checkerboard tiling, paper lanterns, and red chairs, plus a few tables outside. The Japanese chef welcomes guests with passion, set against an anime soundtrack. It's perfect for a solo dinner or a date, or a trip between Japan fans; not for a group, nor for a sushi platter, as this isn't the kind of place for that.
The dish to order is, obviously, a ramen. The trap: coming at noon or on Sunday, as the house only opens in the evening from 5 p.m., and at 6 p.m. on Mondays. The best slot: right at opening, since the dining room is tiny.
