Tomoko Ramen in Poole

Came across this little food gem by accident and we are so glad we did. Very cosy and welcoming service and atmosphere,l. The food was very much above average , the Octopus starter was to die for. The menu was small but lots of great options for all tastes including lots of vegan options. Will definitely come back.

This is a really great neighbourhood ramen/noodle bar. Just a few tables and window seat benches and was a little quiet when we went in early on Saturday evening (so we sat in the window and watched the world pass by). Menu has plenty of choice - shouldn't matter if you are veggie or vegan, but you will have less - there is a slight tendency to favouring meat-based dishes. Still, the quality was excellent. If I'm going to compare this to what you know the obvious choice is Wagamama: expect a quieter, calmer experience but one with altogether better food, a little more pricey - but definitely worth it. Should be easy to get to - on Ashley Road so walk there if you're local, get an M bus and walk a few metres or if you drive have a look for on road parking somewhere nearby. Will definitely be going again.

Had a fantastic birthday dinner here. Loved the iced mango green tea! We ordered takoyaki and gyoza for starters: really fresh and tastes amazing. For main we both ordered ramen and it was such a great food experience. Every bit is well made. The service was also very nice and welcoming. I can only recommend this place if you want to have flavourful Japanese food.

First time coming to Tomoko this evening and what a lovely evening. Food was cooked and prepared perfectly, tasted amazing and also lovely and fresh. Will definitely be back!

Wonderful meal - edamame followed by the prawn ramen - delicious

Honestly, flawless. If I could give this 6 stars I would. An absolute gem of a place, it's an absolute must visit.

Amazing food, very friendly staff & great atmosphere. Not our first time coming here and won’t be our last, definitely a must go for anyone who enjoys Japanese food.

Fantastic and authentic Japanese cuisine, will definitely visit again. The sesame broth is so tasty. A little on the pricier side hence the 4 star rating. An otherwise hidden gem!

Absolutely excellent! A true gem, I’d totally recommend for a brilliant Japanese meal. Was recommended by a friend. Lots of delicious options, we had the garlic chicken ramen and teriyaki chicken, as well as the vegetable gyoza. All of it was so good! Looking forward to going again.

Very enjoyable dining experience. The food tasted great was reasonably priced. Staff very polite and friendly. Would definitely go again!

Lovely restaurant!! Went with my partner and both of us really enjoyed it, such a nice restaurant, amazing food and a peaceful atmosphere. I would definitely recommend, we will definitely be back again soon!!

Little hidden gem, been around for the past 3 years, although we have never noticed it before. It is worth trying, the menu is not extensive, but the quality and flavour of the food is amazing. The atmosphere in the place is very calming and relaxing with japanese pop in the background. We will definitely be back and if not we will have take out.

Came here for a birthday dinner with my other half and had a lovely time. Restaurant is a peaceful place with incredible food and very polite staff. Thank you!

1000% recommend visiting! Food was excellent and service was great. Restaurant is also super welcoming and cozy.

Great service ,brilliant food and overall a great experience.staff were kind and polite.food was quick and delicious

The ramen is the best, the spicy one add a brilliant touch to it. The restaurant it’s really cute and staff friendly.

Please don’t take this as a bad review, we enjoyed our meal, my wife and I we not fully happy with the portions we received. We decided to have Ramen, and it was beautifully presented, it was a very small portion. Our meal came to about £38, and all we had was tori ramen and king prawn ramen. Unfortunately we were still hungry after this and ended up making more dinner at home. I just think that people should be aware of the portion size and value for money as everything is expensive these days.

Delicious food and friendly staff

Unreal To say the food was tasty or amazing is all an understatement 😋 Amazing food good price and the staff are very friendly had take away and dine in both were perfect

Grate food, value for money with very generous portions and the staff are very attentive to your needs. Will most definitely be going there again. We had starters, mains, drinks and dessert

We had a great dinner at tomoko. Food and service were excellent and the ambiance and aesthetic were beautiful.

Extremely cute and well designed setting with friendly service and tasty food!

A very peaceful environment with lovely service and tasty food (especially the gyoza!). I will definitely be recommending to my friends and will be back for another visit!

Delicious food and well presented. I had the miso soup starter followed by Ebi tempura ramen (double soup, my own fault but I really wanted to try both), then the yuzu lemon tart for dessert; all were wonderfully satisfying, both in taste and portion size. Prize was fair for the quality and amount of food, though not cheap. Overall with drinks it came to just under £70 for the pair of us, though we were eating a little more than normal to try more of the menu.

By far the most delicious Japanese meal I've tasted, the gyoza were the best I've had, the ramen was incredible and super savory and flavoursome, and the taiyaki made a tasty end to the meal. The gentleman who served us was polite and helpful, and the atmosphere of the place in general was great.

I’ve been here few times now when visiting the area. The food here is fantastic and always delicious. I last came with my friends and they were all impressed. The appetisers were perfect for sharing and the chicken ramen was incredible. Great food, great service! 10/10 recommend eating here.

Fantastic little gem hidden in the heart of Parkstone. Lovely atmosphere and amazing food. We definitely recommend!

My partner and I both love eating here, the food is fantastic and they have some menu items that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. It's really worth making a journey to eat here!

Amazing food and such aesthetic restaurant!! Loved the hospitality and was so pleased. Highly recommend so much flavour in the food!!

This is such a chilled, tasty and beautiful spot for dinner. The place has such a great vibe and is so clean and well presented. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. And I was impressed by the choice of vegan and vegetarian options!

Food made with care. It's worth every penny. Nice quite chilled out atmosphere with amazing food!

I had the braised beef Kakuni and at nearly £16 I have to say I was quite disappointed, 3 small pieces which were mostly fat with very little else in the broth except sweetcorn, the ramen was nice but choosing the spicy broth the flavour was a little lacking to be honest. The Mrs went for the gyoza and ramen and said she found it small but tasted just okay. Haven been to many Japanese restaurants and traveled Japan several times I was excited to try this place very close to where we live, left still hungry and spent over £35! If your looking for generous portions and much friendlier service I'd say Noodle bar in Bournemouth at much less of the price is where to go! Decoration was nice but let down by the food unfortunetly, told the owner and said was more meat in a portion than we got and will take note.

Fantastic coffee. If I ever pass, will go here again. Wish there was a small bite to eat here too and would’ve purchased something if so.

I've been here a couple of times now, once with friends and once with my partner. Everyone who has tried the food has loved it. The selection isn't large, but it's big enough that it's hard to decide each time. There are some interesting drinks and dishes. Eg. fish balls as a ramen topping, yuzu soda and talyaki(fish shaped sweet waffle) The takoyaki is the best I have had, the sapporo ramen broth has a good level of spice to it or if you are feeling a bit braver or you just like spicy food try the Kumamoto ramen this has a real kick to it. This is a must try if you like Japanese, ramen or are just in the area. I will definitely be coming back to work my way around the menu.

Had the sapporo ramen with pork belly which came to £17.00 for that money it was a little bland tasting, could do with more pork though, paid the extra for it and got 6 tiny little chunks of pork. Coffee is really good though.

I've been looking for a fairly local place that does ramen and Tomoko Ramen was what we found. A few things. This place had very few reviews and a high rating. This left me and my party somewhat skeptical, especially when we found out that this place has been open for over a year. Why so few reviews? Two reasons. #1: The opening times of Tomoko Ramen are somewhat unusual. #2: It would appear they do a lot of business on apps such as Deliveroo / Just Eat, so there are more reviews on there than there is on Google. Anyway, back to the review. The food here was brilliant and the menu is set out in a way that is easy to understand. The menu isn't huge but there's enough on offer. I found it hard deciding between several options as many of their menu items sounded really good. Also, very good takoyaki here, albeit a bit smaller than I'm used to, but still very good! The service here is great. Very accommodating and friendly. Overall very polite. There's also a stamp card for drinks made in-house which is a nice touch. The atmosphere is very cozy. Tomoko Ramen is VERY small which adds to that coziness. I'd say it's a bit smaller than what I'm used to as for most of our time there myself and my party were the only ones there. But if you're looking to a place where you want quiet and music to accompany the atmosphere, this is definitely the place. We'll definitely be coming back here at some point!

Clean, friendly, and tasty. My family certainly has enjoyed their cheeky stay. The menu is professional and simple. We had 3x Ramen for 12.50 GBP each and 3x Coke for 2 GBP a can. Points for consideration: Offering 'eat-ins' without the provision of a toilet is a real downside although it is not a requirement with fewer than 10 seats. Serving time, and taking orders: 23 minutes seems a long time for letting the customer select their food. Since there was no other customer in the store we favourably assumed the kitchen must have been busy with orders. Although the prices are a nudge too high for us to return, we shall recommend the food when asked.

This place was amazing. Found it wondering down Ashley road. I will be going back Monday again. 10/5 stars.

Sat in with my daughter and had a light lunch of beef gyozas with ponzu sauce and karaage fried chicken with teriyaki dip. an iced americano for me and a pineapple soda for my daughter. All the food and drink was delicious and served quickly. The cafe was spotless and very relaxed.

Absolutely delicious Japanese food! I went in for my birthday and took my family, not sure if they'd enjoy it since they've never eaten Japanese food before. They all loved it! We'll be eating there again! And the taiyaki waffles were *chef's kiss* delicious! A great way to end a wonderful lunch! And the honey and yuzu drink has become my all time favourite drink! I highly recommend this cafe! The staff are so nice too! Allowed us to bring two tables together to accommodate our party. If I could rate 10 stars I would without hesitation!

Discovered this place walking down Ashley Road. The udon noodle soup was delicious and one of the best I have ever had! Going to try the ramen next time. 🍜😎

Really lovely atmosphere. Pleased with accessibility for mobility scooter or wheelchair, friendly staff and food was delicious. One of the nicest Katsu Curry and Rice dishes I have had in a while.

Really lovely cafe with a great, chilled out atmosphere. I tried the fish shaped biscoff and Nutella waffles, which were amazing. I will definitely be back to try their gyozas!

Delicious food, calm chilled out atmosphere 😋

Tried this new cafe this morning. The breakfast rolls were really tasty and something different to try. Very good value and friendly service. Will definitely return to try the lunch menu! A really welcome addition to Ashley Road.