Went to Yama Japanese restaurant for the third time for lunch. Usually, we just have the shrimp…read moretempura Bento box. Since we left New Jersey, we have been unable to find a Japanese restaurant that had sukiyaki Yama had a good sukiyaki. The only criticism I have is that the meat could have been more tender. There was tofu, vegetables and noodles. The broth was delicious. The sukiyaki came with a salad and rice

This has been my family's go-to spot for sushi takeout in Wellesley for years!!! The owners are so…read moresweet and recognize us by now. It's also a great experience dining in. Sushi is always fresh and tastes delicious, especially the salmon. Some of our favorite rolls are the Red Sox roll, porcupine roll, Celtics roll, and Jodie roll. They have a great lunch deal too!

Great ramen spot, but honestly the signature ramen is the only thing worth getting and it's…read moreextremely delicious. Make sure to add the egg and spice. The egg is perfectly cooked and the spice level adds a ton of depth without overpowering the broth. The flavor is rich, balanced, and exactly what you want from a great bowl of ramen. The katsu is crispy and well done, and the sauce drizzle ties everything together nicely without making it too heavy. If you come here, keep it simple and stick to the signature ramen with the right add-ons then you won't be disappointed.

Solid ramen chain. Happy to see this location in Waltham…read more The inside is spacious, and seating doesn't feel as crammed compared to the Cambridge location. Service is friendly. There is limited 2-hour or 1-hour street parking right outside.

Food was fantastic. If you want ramen that can compete with any ramen place anywhere in the state,…read moreDoragon Eatery can. The seating area is relatively small and not much of a "vibe" but if you're looking for flavor you will find it here. We will be back many times for sure.

The chicken karaage had an exceptionally light and crispy batter and was moist inside. I probably…read morewould have liked a little more crunchy sear on the bottom of the gyoza to give a textural contrast but it was otherwise good also. Currently they are just offering takeout (dine-in service supposedly resumes after remodeling is completed on May 1.)

A generous bowl of ramen filled with the usual suspects. It was Monday so most other ramen shops…read moreare closed. No complaints. We had the spicy miso and the shoyo broth. We left with full bellies and a smile

A solid casual ramen spot! Lots of flavor, large portions, and friendly staff working. It's pretty…read moresmall inside but that makes it feel more homey and warm inside. We came for dinner and it wasn't busy inside. Our food came out quick! We got the Karaage chicken appetizer which was a little more chewy than I had hoped but it was still tasty -- especially with that dipping sauce it came with! For ramen, we all ordered something different and were all happy with our orders.

Tiny place with few tables and service can be hit or miss, but the food is great…read more The curry portions are generous - we tried the Panang and the Massaman and enjoyed both. The papaya salad is spicy and delicious. The mango sticky rice was a bit disappointing because the mango wasn't sweet - perhaps it's better in the summer season.

Fantastic lunch spot! Came here on a whim with a friend who had been before. It's a hole in the…read morewall... you could miss it driving by. Food, service, portions, price, and speed were all top notch. Only noting speed for those who are looking for a quick lunch - it was quick to arrive to the table, but we were not rushed at all! I've been telling friends about this place non stop all week. Can't wait to return, just bummed I forgot to grab a to-go menu on my way out!

Ochi is an excellent example of a high quality, local Japanese restaurant and bar. It's not…read morecomparable to authentic Tokyo, NY, LA, or Boston, so it doesn't warrant 5 stars globally, but it does deserve 5-stars for a dependable, flavorful suburban Japanese eatery. The food quality is above average, the execution is high, and the service is attentive. The space is clean and efficient, but lacks warmth. We visited the day after a large 1-2 foot snowstorm, and Ochi was one of the only restaurants open in town. I've eaten at Ochi 4x since it opened in 2023, although there's a lot more to explore on its expansive and prolific menu. On this visit, we tried a Tuna Poke Bowl, a Salmon Pome Bowl, a Katsu Ramen, a Mango Salad, and a Mochi desert. Regarding the Tuna Poke Bowl, Ochi took the liberty of substituting more expensive fatty tuna (Toro), for regular tuna (Maguro), a generous and appreciated gift as a thanks for dining on a very slow night due to the storm. Hence, I would recommend everything we tried: the Mango Salad, any of the Sushi, Sashimi and Maki choices, the Poke bowls and Ramen (especially the Spicy Miso Ramen, the chicken Katsu Ramen, and any of the traditional pork or beef Ramen choices). In addition, the deserts are especially worth trying, and are all well orchestrated. You can't really go wrong at Ochi.

We visited Ochi Sushi & Ramen on a Thursday around 5/6pm and the establishment was practically…read moreempty besides 2 other patrons at the bar. Location is great, there were able 2 employees working the front. Not really sociable with us but very chatty with each other. Pricing is a bit on the higher end for the quality for sure, out of 7 dishes between a group of 4 and 2 were for sure pre-made items only 2 dishes were ok. As for the food itself, I can say it's more on a "cleaner" side vs the extra flavor and oily texture you'd get from a fast food chain. The ramen broth was subtle, the noodle perfect, but the flavor wasn't there. The Chef special roll was way over priced for what you get, especially only having 1 piece being the best out of the "assorted" fish. The hibachi wasn't good in my opinion, good portion though. Would not order that again. The chicken teriyaki flavor was great, chicken texture was more like grilled on a pan vs over flame. Loved the veggies though. The gyoza and takoyaki were good as well as the strawberry mochi icecream. Wish they were more friendly though, making us feel like we were inconvenient for them was a major turn off.

Small, casual brick wall joint where most customers got takeout, but they have table service as…read morewell. Friendly and helpful. Seems mostly Thai (noodles) and Japanese (ramen), but some Chinese as well, with blurring involved on some of the dishes. Smack Bun: Basically an Asian take on a pulled pork sandwich. Cha-shu pork in a soft bao bun with crunchy vegetables and okonomi sauce very similar to a tangy sweet barbecue sauce. Nice that you can order them individually instead of committing to a set of three or so. Crispy Brussels Sprouts: A small serving with small pieces, lots of batter per piece and fried garlic integrated, but very light and brittle, so not too heavy. Good flavor, aided by the ginger sauce. Just not much sprout here. Crazy Noodle: Very soft flat rice noodles with an assortment of vegetables led by carrot and broccoli, tossed with protein of choice (I went chicken) in a spicy basil sauce that had some light sweetness for balance. Very enjoyable. Promising first visit. Hoping to try more menu items from the different categories to find their strengths.

Finally made it here for a bowl of ramen - it did not disappoint! I got the spicy red tonkotsu…read more(forgot to get a picture), along with some "Smack Buns" (chashu pork in a fluffy bun w/ okonomi sauce). Everything was great. The ramen really hit the spot, and I honestly wanted to order another round of smack buns but had to control myself. Our waitress was very nice and attentive while we were there, and although the place is fairly small, we had plenty of room (there were 3 of us). Overall, I will definitely be making a return visit!

Gosh I love this place. While I like restaurants with upscale atmospheres and highly attentive…read moreservice as much as the next guy, the food is the real draw here. Cozy all around. Fun fact (that I have not thoroughly fact checked): Brookline has more ramen spots than Dunkin Donuts. And this is the best one!!

Ganko ittetsu ramen is a small, no frills but cute space! The table seating space is quite limited…read morewhich I think can cause the long lines but they have you order ahead which I think helps with the wait times and turn over is pretty quick. They have a few different type of ramen, so you have some options for which suit your palate. The noodles were perfectly bouncy, not over done. The Chasu pork was flavorful and tender, The broth was rich and velvety but a touch on the salty side for me, adding a squeeze of lemon balanced it out nicely. Overall it was great and will definitely be coming back.

This place deserves better than a 4.2 rating. I ordered a pork ramen and asked that it be low on…read morethe spice side. It was perfect and delicious. Quick and friendly service. Often a small hole in the wall has the best food in town...I'll be back.

Very tiny ramen shop! Expect a slight wait if you're coming…read morefor dinner. We visited around 6:30pm and experienced a 15-20 min wait for a table for 4. Walk-ins only, no reservations. They have the option of take out too! We got a couple appetizers to try & each got a different ramen. Here's what we ordered: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - green papaya salad RAMEN - miso ramen - spicy miso ramen - chef's ultra ramen - spicy tan tan ramen Thoughts: I thought the appetizer portions were pretty generous! A lot more than we were all expecting. I was pretty much already full before the ramens came out. Wasn't a big fan of the green papaya salad. It was missing some flavor. We all thought that it would be better if it had some tomatoes & garlic. Didn't seem like they used a mortar to ground the aromatics or anything, since the sauce just tasted like fish sauce and lime. The chicken karaage was okay. Wish there was more sauce to dip the chicken with. Chicken was also on the drier side. The tater tots were the best appetizer of the three we ordered, IMO. If you like takoyaki balls, you'll like this because it has similar sauces + bonito flakes. Ours needed some salt though. As for the ramens, I personally had the spicy miso ramen. It was missing a lot of depth in the broth that I would've liked to see (& taste). I didn't taste any miso to be honest. Salt was needed too. The highlights for the ramen were the chashu & corn. I loved that they used fresh corn! The chashu had the perfect amount of fattiness & almost melted in my mouth. The noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was just disappointing though. For the other ramens, everyone enjoyed the one they ordered. I tried a little of the chef's ultra ramen & the broth was much better than my spicy miso. Btw, the spicy miso ramen is not spicy at all for anyone who is hesitant & cannot do overly spicy foods. The food was a bit disappointing for me. I came in with high expectations with all the good reviews I read beforehand. Not terrible but not great.

This is an okay ramen spot, but there really isn't much that sets it apart. The menu is pretty…read morelimited, and aside from the unique shaved steak bowl, there's not a whole lot to offer. The steak was decent but a bit chewy, though the flavor itself was solid and well-seasoned. It's an interesting concept and worth trying once if you're curious, but it's not something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, not bad, just nothing that really stands out or pulls you back for a repeat visit.

Ordered take out from Hakata and got their curry chicken Don and spicy tonkotsu. Tonkotsu had good…read morespicy level but it was on the saltier side. I do recommend others to try the curry chicken Don. It was nice, crispy and had amount of sauce.