Tonli Kitchen

Two stars for the location and staff. Food isn't a good reason to go back and eat here again. The ramen has too much noodles, ughh! 😲 The chicken meat in karaage was stale and not fresh. There was that "awful" aftertaste. The curry chicken didn't look and taste like a "curried" chicken. My kids didn't like the food either. Not sure of coming back. 😕

Great ramen find conveniently located across the street from Pleasant Hill BART Station and a part of Avalon Walnut Creek apartment complex on Treat Blvd. Be sure to order the Butter Garlic Ramen - creamy garlicky ramen broth with ample sliced roasted pork belly, perfectly cooked chewy ramen noodles, and a gooey sliced egg. Place gets really crowded at lunch during the week and after work. #KidFriendly - Has ample high chairs, but no diaper changing table in the unisex restroom. Street parking only. There is a #accessibility ramp inside the restaurant to exit.

Didn't expect it to be this good. The ramen had many layers of flavors which was well thought out for. The egg was cooked perfectly with gooey yoke inside, lots of garnishment on top that go well with the bouncy noodles. The broth was thick and creamy. It could be a challenging and acquaired taste for the first timers but we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Favors are not right. I got Miso Chashu Ramen, and you couldn't taste the miso. There was also no spice or corn. Otherwise, the noodles, broth was tasty but definitely not ramen broth. Unfortunately, this feels like just another wannabe ramen place. I still highly prefer Hiroshi in WC. Update: I did come back to give it another chance. The katsu curry was a disaster. Way too salty curry on top of slightly stale katsu. The curry had zucchini in it? I feel like the cook has only read about Japanese food instead of really knowing how it should taste and be served. Very disappointing. Lowered to 2 stars. The saving grace is the staff are really nice.

Quasi-japanese dishes in utilitarian space. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Kitchen a bit slow on a not very busy night. Food was tasty and not expensive although i do not know why the teriyaki bowl comes with salad greens? Worth more visits. Secod visit was a little disappointung. The curry chicken rice with roasted veggies was not done right so the carrits and potatoes were rubbery. As was the chicken. The curry sauce was overpowerungly salty and tasted more beefy than curry. Third visit was more successful with a delightful combination of vegetables, tofu, and rice. Bottom line is to order carefully.