I would come here for their matcha drinks and cozy, chill vibe. The food is not bad-- the prices…read moreare pretty reasonable for the area and give a home-cooked feeling. I got their matcha latte ($6 with oat milk +$0.5) and a few onigiri ($3-4 each). The onigiri was fresh, but as others have said, could have used a bit more filling. The matcha flavor was strong and was not drowned out by too much sugar. The cafe was not too crowded when I visited on a Saturday and there were a lot of wall outlets near the seating areas. This could be a really nice spot for studying or getting some work done.

my omurice was not bad but not great either! sauce was lacking in flavor. the ketchup rice is…read moredecent. the egg's texture was good but also lacking. overall, kinda disappointed because the establishment itself is so cute so the aesthetics are there. the presentation of the food could be better though. staff was super friendly, great service

In a world where so many Japanese-style items aren't actually made in Japan (and aren't always the…read morebest quality), I really respect Maruichi Select for carrying so many genuinely Japanese items. The shop, with all its ceramics, is SO cute. I want everything. It's also just a lovely little cafe: calm, cozy, neat, clean, and surprisingly spacious. Also, the onigiri is the biggest onigiri I've ever had. Maybe I just haven't eaten enough onigiri in my life, but I swear theirs is huge and also one of the most flavorful. I got the spicy chicken karaage onigiri and did not regret it. I also got the matcha latte, which was really good. And I respect that they serve Ogawa Coffee, a Japanese coffee. So based. I wish I lived closer so I could just roll out of bed and work here. Honestly, I wish I could WFH so I could work here. Why can't I just live here while I'm at it? They also have a good selection of ramen, udon, sandos, and, when they aren't short-staffed, kakigori shaved ice. I'm sad about the kakigori. It's summer, goddamnit! They could be making so much money if they had enough staff for it. You really can't go wrong being here. It's a little serene Japanese oasis, and I'm very glad it exists.

Cute little Japanese shop and food spot. Some street parking in the area and a small paid parking…read morelot in the back of the Coolidge center with 4 hour parking. We got here right when they opened so they were still preparing the premium onigiri for the day. Service was very friendly - order at the register and pick up your food when ready. We did order one of each - Chashu & Aji-Tama (Braised Pork & Egg) - this was one of my favorites, flavorful and fresh. Karage - Probably our second favorite - the chicken was tender. Spicy Karage - similar to the regular karage but I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy mayo Takana (Pickled Mustard Leaf) - this one was surprising but very good and a little spicy. I also ordered their Cherry Blossom Tea and the Hojicha Latte. Both were good teas. I did some shopping here too as they had a variety of snacks, teas and other trinkets. They have a small little refrigerated fresh food section where you can also get onigiri and other foods. Very cute spot and good amount of seating inside. Nice, quiet and calming inside. Would definitely come back.

So happy I finally got to come back here after all these years! I grew up eating here when they…read morewere still in Rowland Heights, so coming back brought back so much nostalgia. The best part is that the food still tastes exactly how I remember it -- some things really never change! I got the ground pork rice and chicken cutlet rice, and both were just as delicious as I remembered. Of course, I also had to get the milk tea, and it seriously still tastes the same as it did 10+ years ago. That first sip instantly brought me back to my childhood. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and had a really nice vibe. It made the whole experience even better, especially being back at a place that has so much sentimental value for me. It's always special when a place you grew up eating at can maintain the same taste and quality after all these years. Definitely a nostalgic favorite for me and somewhere I'll keep coming back to!

Small place but serves a decent amount of food. Customer service was great. The staff were…read moreattentive and even bagged my leftovers for to-go. I was kind of disappointed with the spicy wonton noodles, hence why I rate it 3/5 stars. The spicy wonton noodles wasn't spicy enough, or even at all. I don't have a high spice tolerance and even then I barely felt a kick. The lack of spiciness made the dish a bit bland overall. The popcorn chicken was good. Crispy. Tasty. I should've just gotten this with rice.

Cozy place with window seating, I can't wait to eat here more often! I got the brisket noodle soup…read moreand, while it wasn't piping hot as I'd liked, the brisket was tender, there was soybean curd, and the perfect combination of 5 spice, crispy garlic, and peppers. Very worth the promised 15 minute wait - they should add another crew member because that phone was RINGING so you know people love this place!! Chewy boba - it was a divine eating experience

This little restaurant packs a punch! I've really been enjoying their large portion sizes and…read morefreshly cooked dishes, especially the chicken teriyaki with noodles!! Their teriyaki is sweet and savory, and slathered in sauce. This is perfect for if you like saucy noodles/rice to go along with your chicken. I also think their "bento box" meal was very worth it, as it was essentially the same dish but with added dumplings and rolls! I always have leftovers after eating here, and keep finding myself returning. I love the staff who are always friendly and prompt, highly recommend if you want an easy meal in fenway!!

I'm allergic to gluten, so my stomach was hurting and I felt like vomiting, but this was SO worth…read morethe reaction. Specifically ordered the sukiyaki udon -- best I've ever had. The broth was perfect -- not too sweet. The meat was tender, and they were surprisingly generous about it. The udon was perfectly thick and cooked. Came down to $30 after tip, so it's on the steeper end for udon, but def worth it.

One of the best udon places I've had - coming from someone who doesn't like udon. They're known for…read morethe sukiyaki udon but I don't think you can go wrong with any. I loved the sukiyaki meat (egg was a little too raw for me); the cold udons were well portioned and tasty too There was ample seating, mostly smaller tables, and restuarant was clean!

We arrived in Boston and decided to stay in this busy neighborhood in the middle of everything. I…read morestopped by this bakery early morning before 9am. Restaurant was not open. I ordered what was available. Baked sweet breads were good. Particularly like the sticky rice with dry shrimp, roasted peanuts and sausage in the tin foil; it was really good. The ladies spoke Chinese, with minimal English but they were sweet and accommodating.

The food and service here went downhill. The restaurant used to be packed. There was no line at…read morelunch time and many empty tables. Soy sauce chow mein ($13.95) - it was not authentic. It tasted like regular plain noodles. It was supposed to have a strong soy sauce flavor. The dim sum menu price was misleading. It was marked as small dish but they charged for more. Roasted pork and wonton noodles ($12.95) - the pork inside the wonton was black and had a terrible smell. The boneless spareribs also looked dark and not fresh. The server refused to cancel it on the bill. She insisted it was freshly made and said it was just the way they marinated the meat. It was not edible. Who would take the risk of food poisoning?

We were tired of sitting in traffic after leaving Boston Logan so we just picked a random exit and…read morea random restaurant for quick snacks and drinks! There was plenty of street parking when we arrived, however does look like it could get pretty busy. The restaurant was so pretty! I loved all the finishes and the design! It is a very clean establishment. There are private little dining areas which was my favorite! Inside the dining space is a call button you can press when you need service. The food was good! We weren't expecting much, just needed a snack and get back on the road to get to Worcester, I would recommend it for tourist like myself.

Awesome ambience! Bright and clean, great use of space with booths that are almost completely…read moreenclosed with a little curtain even so you can easily converse. There's a button on the wall when you're ready to order. We came for lunch after enjoying the Isabella Gardner museum, and didn't have a reservation but they had no problem seating us right away at about 1 p.m. today. We ordered the honeycomb appetizer plate, several spicy Sapporo miso ramens, a chicken shoyu, a beef shoyu ramen, and a Korean kimchi ramen. Our server was helpful and conscientious, making sure my brother's request for non-dairy was complied with, while still giving him options/alternatives. We're still not sure why the trend of adding butter to ramen broth became popular (although I do like butter). The Sapporo miso ramen was savory but didn't really taste like miso, it tasted like smoky chili. My kimchi ramen was wonderful, exactly what I expected. The chicken and beef shoyu ramen had delicious mellow broth, so they added the sauerkraut pepper provided on the table (plus shichimi and cayenne pepper) to taste. Overall, super satisfying!

The ramen was fresh and delicious, and the service was very fast. I will say that each add on for…read morethe ramen outside the base of ramen and broth is additional cost, so it adds up quick. However, if you pick and choose carefully you can still end up with a delicious bowl. I got the tori paitan ramen with an egg, pork belly, and pickled shiitaki and really enjoyed it! Definitely a good stop.

For a quick lunch I stopped by Noodle Lab. At Friday noon it had a small line of 2 people. I…read moreordered a tori paitan ramen ($7.99) with egg ($1.99), bean sprouts (+$1), and soy braised pork belly ($2.5). I also ordered 2 pork belly bao ($6.99). I initially thought the tori paitan broth had a lot of flavor, but it was the pork belly. The pork belly was chunks of Chinese style braised pork belly, not Japanese style chashu. This proved disappointing, especially at a place that signals Japanese ramen by having tori paitan. The pork belly bao had too much hoisin and not much else in the sauce. Price is reasonable given the smaller portion sizes. Ultimately it doesn't stand out in my mind.