Tonbo Ramen is located in the downstairs section of the two-story building and features seven different bowls of ramen. Upstairs, there's an izakaya. But what exactly is an izakaya?
Izakaya: noun
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A type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic drinks.
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The izakaya features local liquors and craft beer on tap as well as adult slushies. There is a full menu in the izakaya of all the ramen bowls as well as small plates. The ramen features traditional broths and a vegetarian and seafood option according to operating partner Tom Mukoyama.
"Ramen is the hot commodity right now we're very excited," Mukoyama said.
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Tonbo means dragonfly in Japanese.
211 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-977-3625
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Hours:
RAMEN BAR
Sunday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
IZAKAYA BAR
Monday - Thursday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.