Two Boroughs Larder

Doughnuts and ramen are a weird combination. But it felt good in my belly.

Food was super pricy for the quantity and flavor experience, but at least happy hour drink prices helped out. With the exception of the noodle bowl, it’s tapas style, so be prepared to pay for the meal a la carte.
We had a TINY and unexciting grilled romaine for $ 14. Flat iron steak was tasty (tender, good sauce) but cost $ 18 and comes all by its lonesome save for a few watercress leaves on top. The Ramen is totally overhyped and one-​dimensional (and we even paid for an add-​in). Definitely won’t be back.

TBL is, simply, everything Unilocal is about– highlighting little places, off the beaten path, doing amazing things in the kitchen. The price tag is higher, but the dining experience is very worthy. The bowl of noodles is Ramen done ridiculously right– savory pork broth, with crispy pork shoulder, freshly made alkaline noodles, and a soft boiled egg– add the kimchee for some spice, or go for noodle night and fully customize your bowl with other veggie. This meal is so warm and satisfying. It simply never disappoints.
They also do a burger night once a week. 2 5 oz. patties and melted cheese on a locally made bun. Massive, and filling, even without a side. Everything was perfect from the top of the bun, the fish ground patties falling apart, the cheese oozing from the sides with each bite. Split it with a party of 2 or just prepared to be stuffed.
I love the dark interior with the local market of goods up front. The small bar in the back is perfect for a singe or a small group, and if you go during happy hour you can get some quality beer at a good, fair price. I also love the fact you can get a growler to go of anything off the taps. Hipster vibe? For sure, but is very much works here and enhances the experience when the open kitchen, always within view, is consistently nailing it.
I like the mascot Walter too, he’s a dog, but he certainly does know best and he’s a fine spokesman for the daily menu changes here, highlighting what is seasonal and local. Rarely would I put so much faith in a kitchen, but TBL has earned it, and you simply can’t make a bad choice here. Two paws up!

We stopped here for brunch the other day, and we loved the casual atmosphere and attention to detail.
We ordered the artisanal breakfast sandwich, which was very filling and delicious, and the baked eggs over lamb sausage with peas and bitter greens. The egg dish was super creative, great mix of flavors, with spicy sausage and a great pea texture. Would’ve loved some bread to sop up the extra egg. If you don’t enjoy radicchio, maybe stay away from this one.
We got the milk and cookies for dessert. It was a great, small treat — but if you have room, try something more unique.
We would definitely return on our next visit to Charleston!

After reading the reviews and being on our bucket list, we enjoyed a fantastic Saturday night dinner at TBL. Love the small interior with rustic, hipster feel. Yes, small limited menu, but it changes with the locally sourced items and what the chef wants to feature. We loved it, various tapas sized options to enjoy together. Add to that a good beer or wine, and we found TBL was the perfect setting for a delicious date night. I feel like TBL is the real high quality restaurant you seek when traveling to bigger cities, and it’s here for us to enjoy. It’s not pretentious or snooty, but the kind of off the beaten path restaurant you seek to satisfy your foodie desires.

I can see why this place gets such positive reviews, all around solid place. If you are visiting Charleston, I HIGHLY recommend Tw Boroughs Larder! *note — on street parking only, so walk, Über it or be patient.
I went into this knowing I wanted the bowl of noodles. but the menu that day was full of several things I also wanted to try. It will take me many repeat visits to tackle. They also have a rotating seasonal menu, so you may not see the same thing twice. The bowl O noodles is a staple and I can see why! I’ve tried these ramen bowls almost everywhere and this was the best so far. The pork was slightly crispy and has perfect flavor, the noodles must’ve been locally or freshly made, not wimpy or mushy. Then it was topped off with a soft boiled egg which was a great addition to the rich broth. Hands down, perfect for a cold winter day and you WILL leave full from just that. You can add mushrooms or veggies etc. but the base noodle bowl can stand alone.
I’m eyeing the carbonara, breakfast sandwiches, Johnny cakes, glazed donuts and cookies and milk for my next visit.
This place is really well designed, and has a chalkboard listing all the local farms, artisans, bakeries, etc. they use. Expect the highest quality with a friendly down-​to-​earth knowledgable staff. I loved that the acoustics were thought out, you can sit down and have a great conversation without a ton of noisy distraction.
This place also sells local meats, eggs, & milk for you to take home to your own kitchen. I can’t wait to go back.

We went for burger night… must have been an off night for the kitchen. Burger disappointed big time. Meat was tasteless, bun too hard, cheese sauce was cold, pickles soggy. Accompaniments were delicious. Brussel sprouts were scrumptious; Beer was crisp and cold. Service was delightful. Would go again, just hold the burger.

A great spot, and though we mainly eat the noodles here, we’ve never been disappointed in other small plates ordered.
Not cheap, but not over the top for what you receive. Nearly everything we’ve had has been stellar, or when not, at least solid and interesting (e.g., the wings we had recently were not our favorite, but they were cooked perfectly and the glaze was unlike anything I’d had on any chicken dish in my life). Very unique flavor profiles being crafted.
The ramen really is exceptional (I will note that some reviews were underwhelmed; there have been times, for me, when it was not perfect — but these are the exception, not the rule). Add kimchi and pickled mushrooms for the knockout. As we eat more and more ramen dishes in Charleston, this is the one we keep returning to. Their burger night is a great value, and what they peddle changes from week to week. All in all, food-​wise, you can’t really wrong.
Service is solid, though some may take «to the point”-ness to be rude. It’s not casual southern dining, but it’s not trying to be. Beer menu is small, and perhaps could afford to be better curated (not much turn over).

Magnificent meal… From the melt-​in-​your-​mouth delicious smoked sturgeon, through several dishes, to the incredible delectable oatmeal caramel pie dessert. Great service, wonderful and comfortable ambiance.
Highly recommended!

First time there, and I tried their bowl-​o-​noodles. It was certainly far from the best, but I added more meat + kimchi, and it made pretty decent. Had a bad experience with the tuna conserva (tuna w/​Shishito peppers) since I was expecting more tuna; the plate was 90% peppers… that was insanely spicey – and I consider myself to have pretty high tolerance – so that came out as a surprise. Would not get that again.
My friends ordered a duck and steak dish, and I thought those were pretty good (maybe 8 out of 10 star). We also really enjoyed their beef tartare.
I won’t let one bad appetizer experience drag me down, would definitely come back to try other things on their changing menu

We arrived to Charleston pretty late and decided going to Two Boroughs Larder for a late dinner based on a friend’s recommendation. When we got their, we thought we were too late and that they had already closed. Turns out that they were almost closed but there were still a few tables in the 2^nd room. We didn’t want to the one of ‘those’ customers that walks in right before a business closes, but the server assured us it was fine. We ordered some beer and several dishes including their ramen. All the dishes (oysters, beef tartar, noodle soup, flank steak, etc) were really good. Since their menu changes all the time, I won’t go into details other than the food, the service and atmosphere really makes this a very enjoyable and intimate dining experience. I’d go back in a heartbeat the next time I visit Charleston.

Pretty good spot and a little out of the way from the King Street strip. Good experience overall, and my dish of ramen was good — not amazing. But that’s what I get for ordering ramen in Charleston, right? I think my date’s beef tartare was just OK with him — he didn’t love the «raw-​ness» from what I sensed though. The wild onion pancakes were delicious. Clams were out of this world — a must try!

World class, locally sourced foodie cuisine in a cool Charleston hipster setting, Two Boroughs Larder is as good as it gets.
With a James Beard nominated chef and wife team, it’s more than worth the effort to find this great place. It’s in a slightly offbeat part of town – perhaps Charleston’s equivalent of Williamsburg, and parking is not the easiest here.
But all of our dishes were excellent – potato & clam soup, chilled corn & peach chowder, and a pork in broth stood out. The brown sugar oatmeal pie was absolutely excellent, and the place has an impressive selection of beers and wines too.
Warm service and nice low key vibe to boot. Highly recommended.

Amazing breakfast sandwiches! So good that I forgot to take pictures (the horror!). I had the chicken sausage one, while my husband ordered the pork scrapple sandwich. They were $ 6 each, but based on size and taste, I wouldn’t have batted an eyelash if they were in the $ 8 – 10 range instead. The bread the sandwiches were on was also really good and nicely toasted. I can’t remember right now, but I think they were sourdough rolls.
The restaurant itself is quite small and tucked away in a neighborhood. There are some tables and bar seating. At 10:30am on a Tuesday it was just us and 3 other patrons. The aesthetic is very rustic and farmy.

Almost lost a star due to overcooked noodles but the service made up for it.
Two Boroughs Larder has a nice hipster environement. It’s a store and a really good restaurant. They have a communal table for those in favour of socializing over food.
The dinner menu looks somewhat pricey at first because most of the items or above $ 20. But than again you have a small separate section with one dish for $ 10: the Ramen Noodle Soup.
A dark broth with lots of meat (also when you don’t ask for the extra meat) which is filled with flavor and definitely gets you in the right spot.
Did i mention they have a pretty well stocked fridge with different kinds of beer from all over the country?
As mentioned before, the service is spotless. Very friendly ladies who give you that homey feeling and a great sense of hospitality.

Three Noodle Bowls Larder? Yummmmmm
Pretty unique menu with some great items, including the awesome, filling and affordable noodle bowl (nothing better on a chilly Charleston day/​night). Plus the space and décor is just AWESOME! Loved it! Seriously, I’d just hang out in there if I could.
I don’t believe the «open kitchen» is done on purpose, like some restaurants do, but is just a result of the space they have. Either way, it was really cool to watch the chefs at work. True professionals and great fun!
Clams were cooked and seasoned really well and the sourdough bread was perfect for dipping in the clam sauce and putting some of their in-​house butter on. Mmmmm mmm that clam sauce was good good gooooooood!
The drink selection is pretty good and reasonable for a small place like this. Not too overwhelming, but with plenty of choices for all, and the prices are fair.
The staff is EXCELLENT; they were all attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
My only complaint is that the menu seems to be lacking a «large plate» or entrée in the $ 15 – 20 dollar range. I think this would really give a great option for people, because the $ 25, $ 29, $ 32 and $ 90 (for two people) large plate prices scare some people away. Then the small/​sharing/​bite-​size plates can range upwards of 15 – 18 dollars themselves, but would probably not fill you up. There needs to be a happy medium!
We found that happy medium in the noodle bowl which starts at 10 $ but you can do add-​ons for 1 $ each. However, if you’re not into noodles and not looking to spend $ 30ish on an entrée, you may be out of luck here. If that’s the case, just come here when you’re looking for a drink and a snack.
I’d go here again; in fact, I WILL go here again. I’d recommend it to MOST of my friends and family.

I wasn’t too keen on sitting near the entrance but the restaurant itself is pretty small. They offered a lot of small plates and everything sounded appetizing. We decided to get the seasonal lettuce, roasted brussel sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes and each of us got ourselves a «main» course. I got the chickpea soup and my boyfriend got the bowl-​o-​noodle. I loved the roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. They were cooked perfectly and the favors were delicious. I thought the seasonal lettuce was okay. I got to try some of the bowl-​o-​noodle and thought it was just okay also. The best thing of the meal was dessert! We decided to get the oatmeal brown sugar pie and seriously one of the best desserts I ever had. If they have given me a whole pie, I would have eaten it right there.
Overall despite some hit and miss dishes, I had a great experience. The service was attentive and the dishes that I loved everything tasted fresh and delicious. Definitely coming back to try more and get some of that oatmeal brown sugar pie! Tip — Parking in this neighborhood is not great. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away near King street.

Yes yes yes! Wanted everything on the menu and in the store. This place is not just a worthy destination, it is worth a pilgrimage. It’s cute, food is delicious and bursting with flavor, some wonderfully inventive dishes on the menu, service is friendly.
Where to begin?
Short rib with root vegetables and white chocolate. When your toddler is grabbing the slices of meat in their hands and chomping away while doing a little dance, you know it’s a great dish. Meat was tender and dripping with bacony juices. The subtlety of the white chocolate with the root vegetables, so rich and delicious.
Lamb ribs with Szechuan peppercorn (slightly numbing) and sesame oil. Bravo!
The brussel sprouts in soubise. J’adore!
The Wagyu tartare is fantastic! Brain is doing a happy dance!
Steelhead trout prepared so delicately, plated like a precious treasure on an ivory pillow of foamy sauce with jewels of green and white cauliflower sprinkled around it.
Rapturous meal! Actually, it was the best we had in Charleston. We also ate at Charleston Grill, Cru, 82 Queen, Fish, and The Grocery. Next time, I’ll make sure to visit The Ordinary for the seafood, Magnolia’s for fried chicken, and Hominy Grill for the nasty biscuit but this place will be first on my list.

The most hipster place we ate in Charleston was Two Boroughs Larder.
The restaurant is tiny, with one long communal table and a few small two-​tops. The clientele is straight out of Williamsburg, with vintage outfits and an apartment full of cats Instagrammed on the daily. The other half of the restaurant is dedicated to self-​service, locally made alcohol and Orangina.
While the pork belly, pistachio and rhubarb was a tasty and unique combo, the brussels sprouts and lamb ragu stole our hearts — slightly bitter and tender greens with an amazingly savory and spicy ragu. We scraped this dish clean with our tongues.
Most of the reviews you see will say that the beef ramen is really delicious, but it’s just okay and borderline bland (even though the egg is clearly on point!). It would benefit immensely from the gritty chili oil you find in most Asian noodle shops.
The desserts are worth a mention also. You can get a little jarful of creamy, chocolate ganache studded with crushed pistachios or cookies and milk. One cookie had marshmallows, and it makes me wonder why there just aren’t more cookies with the chewy goodness of melty marshmallows. (These are the types of things that keep me up at night.)

I had bavette steak which was very flavorful. The cut of meat was a bit more tough and difficult to break apart. The mflavor profile was there though and was a perfect medium rare. The potatoes, pork belly, and the chimichurri were delicious!
The olive dish was boring, but ok. The happy hour wine was decent. It was worth the visit for sure. I’d consider going back and trying something else.