Tosh’s Ramen has been making broth for 20 hours straight, every single day, since it opened its West Jordan location off Redwood Road. That’s not a marketing line — it’s just how owner Tosh Shirasaki has always done it, going back to the original Salt Lake City spot he started more than a decade ago. The West Jordan outpost sits in a strip mall near the 7800 South corridor, easy to miss if you’re just driving by, but locals who’ve found it tend to come back every couple of weeks without much thought about it.
I first went on a cold Tuesday in January when I didn’t feel like cooking and was skeptical that anywhere around here would do tonkotsu justice. I was wrong. The broth is thick and cloudy in the way it’s supposed to be — deeply porky, not greasy, with a richness that coats the back of your throat without being overwhelming. They serve it at a real temperature too, not the lukewarm disappointment you sometimes get at places that batch it too early in the evening.
The menu is focused, which I appreciate. You’re picking a broth style — tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, or a spicy variation — and then deciding on your protein and toppings. The chashu pork is the move. It’s braised long enough that it falls apart the second you touch it with chopsticks. Add a soft-boiled marinated egg, and you’re set. The noodles are medium-thickness, with just enough chew to hold up through the whole bowl without getting mushy. Portions are generous; most people aren’t walking out hungry.
Prices are reasonable for what you’re getting. A full bowl with egg runs around $14–$16 depending on what you add, and appetizers like gyoza and edamame are in the $5–$8 range. For the quality and the portion size, it’s a fair deal — this isn’t a $9 cup-of-noodles situation, but it’s not pretending to be a downtown upcharge experience either.
The space is small and utilitarian — maybe 15 tables, simple wood furniture, a counter along one wall. There’s no soundtrack trying to set a mood. The staff is efficient and not chatty in an exhausting way, which suits the vibe. It’s the kind of place where you go to eat, not to be seen. Parking is a non-issue since it’s in a shopping center.
If you go on a weekend evening, expect a short wait — maybe 15 to 20 minutes. Weekday lunches are quieter. They don’t take reservations, but the turnover is fast enough that the wait never feels brutal. I’d suggest going a little early if you’re heading there after 6 on a Friday.
For West Jordan specifically, this fills a real gap. There are plenty of quick-serve Asian options along the Redwood Road stretch, but nothing else doing handcrafted broth at this level. If you’ve been driving into Sugar House or downtown Salt Lake just to get a decent bowl of ramen, this is worth trying before you make that trip again.
