Toki Underground
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Toki Underground draws strong recommendations from commenters, several of whom name it a top pick in the city. One diner who orders regularly praises the mala garlic broth, calling it the finest they have had anywhere besides Chicago and New York, and highlights the eggs, karaage and a yuzu custard dessert. One commenter singles out the chicken bao buns, and another says some vegan dishes are excellent. Not everyone agrees: one commenter says quality slipped several years back, and another thinks it is overrated, with dumplings that are nothing special.
Address
Toki Underground, 1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/dangerously-amish in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025
Tied for second best.
- Recommendsu/hilzaberry in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025
Votes for Toki Underground.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic-Industry335 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025
Names it as best.
- Recommendsu/thiscitychick in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025taste
Would return for the chicken bao buns
- Recommendsu/skratchpikl202 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2024
Lists it among great food options on H Street.
- Recommendsu/latam9891 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Toki Underground, noting it has a few really good vegan options.
- Recommendsu/latinabaddie666 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025
Enthusiastic recommendation.
- Recommendsu/bryxcii in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Mala garlic broth is the best outside Chicago and NYC; eggs perfect; great for pickup.
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- Caveatu/DeepMango459 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024consistency
One commenter feels the food has declined in quality over recent years.
- Recommendsu/caaaatherine24 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Praises the eggs at Toki Underground.
- Recommendsu/loofa1922 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024
Names Toki Underground among top ramen picks when asked for best ramen in DC.
- Mixedu/Classic-Pin-4311 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024taste
Commenter says Toki is overhyped, good but not the best, dumplings just fine.
- Recommendsu/rrrevor in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025ambience
Recommends Toki Underground for its flavor and ambiance when asked for best ramen.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.