West Seventh

Saint Paul's pork-free ramen shop, set in a restored train car on West 7th Street. Roughly a third of the ramen menu is vegan and clearly labeled, with vegetable broths built from scratch. (The Minneapolis sister location, Tori 44, closed in 2024 -- this St. Paul original is open.) Q: Is Tori Ramen vegan-friendly? A: Yes. Tori Ramen in Saint Paul is a pork-free ramen shop with a clearly labeled vegan section of the menu. Roughly a third of the menu is vegan, built on vegetable broths made from scratch. Vegan options include mushroom shio ramen, vegetable ramen, vegan gyoza, and selected small plates. The kitchen takes vegetable broths seriously rather than treating them as an afterthought, making Tori Ramen one of the better vegan ramen stops in the Twin Cities. Q: What should I order at Tori Ramen for a vegan meal? A: The mushroom shio ramen is the standout vegan bowl -- a clear, deeply savory broth built on mushrooms and sea salt, with chewy noodles and a clean finish. The vegetable ramen is also well-executed. For starters, vegan gyoza are crispy and satisfying. The menu is clearly labeled so it is easy to identify vegan items without asking the kitchen to modify dishes. Q: What happened to Tori Ramen Minneapolis -- is it still open? A: The Minneapolis location (Tori Ramen & Yakitori, 161 N 1st St, North Loop) closed in 2024. The original Saint Paul location at 603 W 7th St (West Seventh neighborhood, near the Science Museum) remains open and is the active Tori Ramen in the Twin Cities. Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Sunday; the restaurant closes on Tuesday.