Modern Korean restaurant with disappointing food and service. We came for brunch on a Friday.Despite being only one of 3 tables in the restaurant, they forgot to put in our drinks order (which they apologized for and comped) and then never picked up the check, while all the servers were chatting in the back.Food was decently flavorful and well presented (for brunch) but 2 of 3 dishes were overcooked. The omurice egg was perfectly soft but the kimchi rice below it was mushy. The scallion waffle had a great soy maple sauce but the waffle was dry and crunchy.
Moses
Toki has the most thoughtful brunch menu I’ve ever eaten. The service was casual and relaxed but impeccable, and even without a reservation my party of two was sat quickly and not rushed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Wings, Toki Brunch
Alexis ST
Overpriced and overrated. Service was good though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Joy
Came back the next day to have their dalgona coffee, everything is delicious!!Brunch and dinner menu slightly different but not by too much. 4.3/5I personally really love the omurice!! I think their sauce are good! Overall delicious, but I would say the portion is slightly on the smaller end of the scale compared to their pricing. But would I come back again?Absolutely? (their staffs are super nice too)The only reason why I wouldn’t give full 5 stars is because it’s good, but not impressive if you know what I mean lolAlso, street parking is SUPER HARD to find downtown, I would suggest come early or weekdays for easier parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed Elliott
Excellent option for Korean food in Portland. Everything was well executed and flavors were balanced. Tried several small plates to get a feel for the place and walked away loving all of it!
Grace Mitton
The food is delicious. But for the price the portions are so small.
Kyle Rota
Food was decent, but the menu was small, portions were smaller, and nothing really jumped out at us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Duy Le Anh
Toki Restaurant caught my eye with its stylish ambiance and Asian-inspired decor—a truly appealing setting. However, I have to say, the food didn't live up to the visual promise. Despite the attractive presentation, the dishes were quite underwhelming, especially considering the price point. It's a place I'd recommend if you're in the mood for fancy cocktails and a visually appealing dining experience, but not if you're after a culinary delight. In short, come for the aesthetics and drinks, not for a memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Elizabeth Burdzy
I’m mostly writing my experience on the food as the service and atmosphere checked all the boxes for me. For the price, the food was so disappointing. The flavor profiles were decent, decidedly fusion- but $12 for a potato pancake the size of my palm? And $16 dollars for half a single portion of DECECCO box pasta (I saw them bundling it at the counter). I think most people agree, eating out is a luxury. It may seem a little snobby to complain about prices when choosing to eat out, and; I don’t mind paying well for a good meal. I’m very fortunate. All the servings are less than full size (unless you order from the “large plates” there are only about three options) so between my boyfriend and I we ordered 5 dishes and really enjoyed only 2. This restaurant may be perfect for some, but we did not fall into the category sadly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Jessica Iplikci
Highly recommend Toki for a brilliant food and wine experience.
We had a great experience at Toki last night. My daughter and I were in town for a concert and ducked in from the great reviews but they were full for the night which is a great sign for a worthy place. While full for the night, Patrick and Lexi went to work work to create a small space for us as we offered to order take-away but they wanted to get us proper seating. So, hat tip to Patrick and Lexi and the entire service was excellent, and food very tasty and fun to explore with various dishes. No pretention whatsoever, just a hard-working business eager to have patrons be fed well and leave happy. We'll be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cadu Monteiro
I have been coming to Toki for a few years now and have absolutely always loved their menu and service.Service is still the best! Although I don't really understand why they no longer have wipes for when you have wings.Food though was a let down last night...First thing, they got rid of their bao burgers(!), wing flights and some of the wing flavors. These items were one of the best options in the city! We'd bring friends here because of them.But I think the food itself has changed. Before we could try anything on their menu and it was amazing. Last night, the new menu simply didn't seem to click. The stuff we ordered was ok, The kimchi carbonara was a no for us. The best item was the bbang (homemade buns)...All in all, sad about the changes. Won't be back for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jason V.
We had been wanting to try Toki for a while. We had a nice dinner, sharing several plates. The food was all good, but nothing tasted that special or unique to us to where we would want to go back (compared to other Portland restaurants). It felt fairly expensive too, even without drinks which would have increased the bill quite a bit more. The menu online was also surprisingly different from the menu we received at dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Madelynne Zornes
A little loud inside but the staff was super friendly. Went for sunday brunch and there were not many food options, but that makes the decisions easier and the food was all delicious. Restaurant wheelchair accessible although a little tight to maneuver in some places
Wheelchair accessibility: Eating area wheelchair accessible, but a little tight to maneuver. Bathrooms have space but I don't remember seeing hand rails for support and transfers
Modern Korean restaurant with disappointing food and service. We came for brunch on a Friday.Despite being only one of 3 tables in the restaurant, they forgot to put in our drinks order (which they apologized for and comped) and then never picked up the check, while all the servers were chatting in the back.Food was decently flavorful and well presented (for brunch) but 2 of 3 dishes were overcooked. The omurice egg was perfectly soft but the kimchi rice below it was mushy. The scallion waffle had a great soy maple sauce but the waffle was dry and crunchy.
Toki has the most thoughtful brunch menu I’ve ever eaten. The service was casual and relaxed but impeccable, and even without a reservation my party of two was sat quickly and not rushed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Wings, Toki Brunch
Overpriced and overrated. Service was good though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Came back the next day to have their dalgona coffee, everything is delicious!!Brunch and dinner menu slightly different but not by too much. 4.3/5I personally really love the omurice!! I think their sauce are good! Overall delicious, but I would say the portion is slightly on the smaller end of the scale compared to their pricing. But would I come back again?Absolutely? (their staffs are super nice too)The only reason why I wouldn’t give full 5 stars is because it’s good, but not impressive if you know what I mean lolAlso, street parking is SUPER HARD to find downtown, I would suggest come early or weekdays for easier parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent option for Korean food in Portland. Everything was well executed and flavors were balanced. Tried several small plates to get a feel for the place and walked away loving all of it!
The food is delicious. But for the price the portions are so small.
Food was decent, but the menu was small, portions were smaller, and nothing really jumped out at us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Toki Restaurant caught my eye with its stylish ambiance and Asian-inspired decor—a truly appealing setting. However, I have to say, the food didn't live up to the visual promise. Despite the attractive presentation, the dishes were quite underwhelming, especially considering the price point. It's a place I'd recommend if you're in the mood for fancy cocktails and a visually appealing dining experience, but not if you're after a culinary delight. In short, come for the aesthetics and drinks, not for a memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
I’m mostly writing my experience on the food as the service and atmosphere checked all the boxes for me. For the price, the food was so disappointing. The flavor profiles were decent, decidedly fusion- but $12 for a potato pancake the size of my palm? And $16 dollars for half a single portion of DECECCO box pasta (I saw them bundling it at the counter). I think most people agree, eating out is a luxury. It may seem a little snobby to complain about prices when choosing to eat out, and; I don’t mind paying well for a good meal. I’m very fortunate. All the servings are less than full size (unless you order from the “large plates” there are only about three options) so between my boyfriend and I we ordered 5 dishes and really enjoyed only 2. This restaurant may be perfect for some, but we did not fall into the category sadly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Highly recommend Toki for a brilliant food and wine experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
Patrick is amazing. More to come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Omurice
We had a great experience at Toki last night. My daughter and I were in town for a concert and ducked in from the great reviews but they were full for the night which is a great sign for a worthy place. While full for the night, Patrick and Lexi went to work work to create a small space for us as we offered to order take-away but they wanted to get us proper seating. So, hat tip to Patrick and Lexi and the entire service was excellent, and food very tasty and fun to explore with various dishes. No pretention whatsoever, just a hard-working business eager to have patrons be fed well and leave happy. We'll be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming to Toki for a few years now and have absolutely always loved their menu and service.Service is still the best! Although I don't really understand why they no longer have wipes for when you have wings.Food though was a let down last night...First thing, they got rid of their bao burgers(!), wing flights and some of the wing flavors. These items were one of the best options in the city! We'd bring friends here because of them.But I think the food itself has changed. Before we could try anything on their menu and it was amazing. Last night, the new menu simply didn't seem to click. The stuff we ordered was ok, The kimchi carbonara was a no for us. The best item was the bbang (homemade buns)...All in all, sad about the changes. Won't be back for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had been wanting to try Toki for a while. We had a nice dinner, sharing several plates. The food was all good, but nothing tasted that special or unique to us to where we would want to go back (compared to other Portland restaurants). It felt fairly expensive too, even without drinks which would have increased the bill quite a bit more. The menu online was also surprisingly different from the menu we received at dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
A little loud inside but the staff was super friendly. Went for sunday brunch and there were not many food options, but that makes the decisions easier and the food was all delicious. Restaurant wheelchair accessible although a little tight to maneuver in some places
Wheelchair accessibility: Eating area wheelchair accessible, but a little tight to maneuver. Bathrooms have space but I don't remember seeing hand rails for support and transfers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Omurice, Banchan
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