A solid casual ramen spot! Lots of flavor, large portions, and friendly staff working. It's pretty small 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. read more

Coco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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

Coco Ramen - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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A nice little restaurant out in Newton! The service is fast and I think it's also connected to the restaurant next door? The menu seemed to have both restaurant dishes. We focused more on the ramen which was a nice cozy meal. The food wasn't too salty and the chicken karaage was super tender on the inside but still had a crisp outer layer. The ramen was also full of meat and presented beautifully. The lighting may have been great that day with the sunlight but overall the restaurant was clean and presented well! The parking in the area is not bad at all and although the ramen side of the store seemed pretty busy, they were able to seat us in the Thai restaurant that was adjacent and connected together. read more

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quite literally one of the best ramen that i've ever had. cocoa ramen has such a homey, cozy feel. there are a few tables when you walk in and a short, simple menu. i tried a unique dish that they offered, chicken katsu ramen, and i'm gonna be honest, i was a bit skeptical because i like chicken katsu, but i've never tried it in ramen before. however, they really nailed the broth. it genuinely tasted like i was eating a bowl of chicken katsu with such a strong spiced broth, but in a water-like texture that paired so well with their thin, chewy noodles. they allowed me to substitute the fried chicken for grilled chicken, which was great, and honestly the meal was plenty for dinner. i had no wait on a friday evening, and i would definitely check this place out again. my food was brought out in under 15 minutes, and overall, the dish was impeccable. read more

Coco Ramen - Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Food was pretty nice, and it would not be a bad idea to go again. The service was amazing, and when I couldn't get my soda open they helped me. Place is smaller, but cute. read more

Coco Ramen - Miso ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Bold flavors and great food!!! We've tried their ramens and buns....yum, yum, yum! The ramen broths are always full of bold flavors. They're definitely worth the long drive and perfect winter food! read more

Overall a really great and authentic ramen spot in Newton! The restaurant was very small and gives great traditional Japanese ramen cart/shop aesthetics. The Miso ramen were quite filling. The noodles were at a good thickness which gives a great balance of starch per bite. The broth was light and heavy at the same time. The pork chashu was packed with flavor and added saltiness to the broth. A great addition! The service was quick and the workers were nice! I visited on an afternoon on a weekend. The place was not packed. Coco ramen is a great place for friends or coworkers to hangout after school/work! read more

Coco Ramen - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Move to the neighborhood recently and been eyeing on this place for a while. The service atmosphere and the food was good. Desi people out there craving for Maggie - the alternative here is chicken katsu curry ramen. read more

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Great ramen, fast/friendly service. Chicken karagee is also one of my favorites here. Good upbeat music. read more

Coco Ramen - Spicy miso with pork - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

We were provided not only a ramen menu but a menu for thai food as well which is apparently next door and they are owners.

This quaint restaurant in downtown Newton was such a surprise. On a Thursday during lunch, it was relatively empty. The service was quick and the food was delicious. This restaurant is also connected to a Thai restaurant, so you can order from both menus if you would like. The chicken Katsu ramen that I got was perfectly crispy and delicious and a great serving size. If you have a party of more than four people, it will be difficult to get seating, so make sure to call ahead. You have to pay for street parking, but there was plenty on Thursday. read more

Coco Ramen - Chicken Katsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Four months ago, I dropped by this ramen shop for a quick bite. For an appetizer, I got the pork cha shu buns which came in a pair. The buns had braised pork, carrots, cilantro, and drizzled with siracha and teriyaki sauce. The buns tasted good but the pork was a bit well done and it was a tad saucy. For entree, I got the tori paitan ramen which came with braised pork, bean sprouts, onsen egg cut in half, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and scallions. The broth was actually pretty good, not too salty. Again, the braised pork was a bit well done but otherwise, it was a good ramen. For dessert, I got mango sticky rice. It was so good! The mango was fresh and sweet and the sticky rice was tasty. read more

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Terrific local joint. It's actually two places side by side. Only one has a liquor license, but it's the same kitchen. Miso Ramen and Kara-age were both delicious. read more

A small ramen restaurant that's been in Newton Centre for quite some time. I ordered on their website for takeout and the timing of my pickup was as expected. The service for pickup was straight forward and easy. I got the clear shoyu ramen, which was very light, but still had all the flavor you'd expect broth to have. The packaging was great since you could pour the entire soup container into the noodle bowl and the seaweed was packaged separately to not get soggy. The noodles were tender, nicely cooked soft boiled egg, and the bamboo shoots added a different texture to the meal. The corn got lost at the bottom of my bowl, but this meal was great for a cold winter night. read more

Coco Ramen - Clear Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I had a great experience at Coco Ramen. I came on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. The place itself is a bit small, but they spread out the tables strategically. Great spot to grab a casual meal or takeout. The food was prepared very quickly and it was delicious! The tori paitan ramen had a salty broth and wasn't especially strong in flavor, while the spicy miso ramen had a great umami flavor. The half boiled egg was such a treat and was cooked to perfection, and the noodles had just the right amount of chewiness. All the other elements of the ramen were great, with the exception of the corn, which tasted like it might have been canned. I would definitely come back for ramen. I was pretty full after the ramen, but it looked like they had some fun appetizer and dessert options as well. read more

Coco Ramen - Tori Paitan Ramen Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I was excited to try Coco Ramen in Newton Center based on high online ratings. We started with fried oysters and karaage chicken. The fried oysters were good, crispy outside and juicy inside. The karaage chicken was decent but had some tougher tendon parts. I'd probably order both again. I chose the dirty shoyu ramen with chicken, described as a creamier shoyu ramen. The broth was average, with a large serving of noodles and a good amount of chicken. The noodles were standard packaged yellow curly ones, and the chicken, being a chicken breast, was unfortunately tough. I also tried the chashu, thinly sliced but a bit hard. I sampled both the curry ramen and spicy miso broths, which tasted good but not exceptional. I'm unsure if I'd return, but if I did, I might opt for the shoyu ramen, although I wasn't a fan of the protein choices. They offer a nice selection of beverages, and the service is good, managing to fit a good number of tables in the small space. Overall it's a solid spot but in an area with so many great ramen options, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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The restaurant is located in a busy area in Newton with ample parking. The restaurant has limited seating, the chairs are on the small side. Each table has bench seating too. Service was good and the staff checked in periodically. I got the spicy miso ramen with pork. The presentation was great and the broth hit the spot on a chilly night. My only complaint is that the boiled egg was cold. There was a good amount of pork and the portion was perfect. read more

Coco Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Solid ramen place in Newton center. I believe they share the same kitchen as the Thai restaurant Coconut. The paitan broth is delicious and the ramen noodles was cooked well. The egg was cooked to perfection. Small dining area and the chairs can be uncomfortable. Overall a solid ramen ( wish the pork was thicker and had more of a char taste) read more

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Ramen is affordable and tasty not that salty. Mongo sweet rice is so yum! Environment is clean and staff are very friendly. I would come often! read more

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TLDR: great ramen Came here for a late lunch and was delighted by the ramen. Got the spicy ramen which hit all the flavors of a rich hearty broth, with zaps of flavor from all the accoutrements. I also got the karage which was wonderfully done. Would happily come here again! read more

Coco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Came here for the first time and spicy miso Ramen was decent. Taste good with initial bites but got salty towards the end. Overall Ramen was pretty good just not memorable. Not a lot of parking nearby so you have to settle 1 hr street parking in nearby streets Soup was hearty and flavorful. Pork chasu bao was decent but I question the carrots in it. It was hard and did not go well with the baos read more

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Had the kimchi, was perfect. I really recommend coming here as I'm only visiting. Service is amazing as well.

I think this spot is fairly new and I stumbled upon it spontaneously and was so happy I did! The menu is small and inside only has a few tables. Food: We got the karaage chicken app, dirty shoyu, and miso ramen. The dirty shoyu soup was a pleasant surprise - I typically don't like shoyu because I only taste soy sauce but this one has an interesting depth to it. The miso ramen soup was good but not my preferred - it wasn't as rich as I expected. In both bowls of ramen, the noodles were cooked to perfection and I was so happy it came with many toppings for a really great price! Cons if any: The karaage was unfortunately not the best. The meat was tender but I felt like the batter was over cooked and a bit bitter. Also, they had a TV in the restaurant and were playing videos of making street food from Korea/Japan and I just thought it was odd because these are not foods that they offer. Would definitely come again! read more

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Ramen was great! Clear soup and nice noodles, although not much other side in the bowl, noodles stand out themselves.

Enjoyed the spicy miso. The broth was smooth, creamy, and had the perfect amount of spicy that makes your nose drip. The eggy noodles were chewy and exactly the texture I enjoy. The half ajitama egg was almost perfect but delicious nevertheless. Good amount of corn, bamboo, bean sprouts, etc. However, the slices of pork were paper thin. My fellow diner had the dirty ramen and the broth was clean, light, and delicious. Small restaurant with only a few seats. Metered parking outside. Quick service. Everything you'd expect of a small ramen place. read more

Coco Ramen - Spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Being a local Newton native and a food fanatic, when there is a local spot I haven't tried, I rush to do so which was the case here. Following a 15 mile London Marathon training run, I needed carbs so I landed here for some ramen. I chose the Chicken katsu Curry Ramen and some spring rolls. Looking at the ingredients and fried chicken, you may expect to be overfilled by this ramen, but I honestly think the Japanese curry broth is an incredible change of pace from other ramens I've had and I felt it was a good portion and not too filling. A Major way to determine good ramen from mediocre/bad is the noodles and egg, and both were solid. I'd definitely eat here again...I had to delivery order, but can't wait to try in person. A Great place to join the Newton food scene. read more

Coco Ramen - Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Delicious ramen!! They really get it. The curry ramen was the perfect amount of heat for me. They need to open one on the cape!

Fantastic ramen, fantastic buns, fast service, and a cute restaurant. I have nothing clever to say - this is simply an awesome place.

Solid ramen shop in Piccadilly square right in Newton. Came as a party of 2 on a Friday evening and were able to quickly get a seat indoors. They offer outdoor seating winch is great on warm summer days. Newton is typically very a family-oriented neighborhood and the scene at this spot was very family friendly. We ordered a chicken karrage to share, a spicy miso ramen, and a curry ramen. The karaage was kind of small but the price is extremely fair for an appetizer and very tasty. As for the ramen, the broth for both soups felt soft in my opinion (others might argue it's 'bland') but I kind of prefer the delicate balance in this broth - not terribly spicy and not super salty as normally with spicy miso. The noodles were a perfect 'Al dente' if that can be described for ramen noodles. Usually at most ramen shops the noodles come out just a tad soft but the composition of the noodles here surprisingly was excellent. The char-siu with the spicy miso was thin sliced and definitely grilled which was an interesting twist and boosted the flavor of the dish overall. I was only able to grab a few bites of the curry ramen but the broth also had that light/airy feel (I really like that) and the katsu that came with managed to stay crispy till the end of the meal. tldr; cute ramen joint in Newton serving quality ramen. These folks know their game. read more

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Cute cozy spot with friendly staff. Had the spicy miso ramen and enjoyed every bit. Would eat there again but not necessarily a place I would go out of my way to search out. If you're nearby and craving some ramen you will be pleased. read more

My boyfriend and I LOVE to try new places often. Originally were in the area to try a different restaurant but when we found ourselves on an hour waitlist and with growling bellies, we decided to try Coco Ramen instead! The place is small and very cozy, which we loved. The service is great and very friendly and the menu is small which i love because it makes deciding what to eat so much easier! It is on a busy street but we got parking right across which was a plus! Definitely recommend any Ramen lovers to try this great little gem in Newton! read more

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Helpful tip: not the best ramen addition to the ramen scene near boston Review: the karaage fried chicken is just chicken nuggets. You can tell that the breading is lazy as it is definitely subpar to the karaage you'd find in Brookline. The ramen itself is very average. There's nothing here that really stood out to me. The service is fine, I would personally prefer little big diner down the street. read more

Coco Ramen - Karaage Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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A very cozy Ramen joint. Decent selection of ramen. A good place to go if you crave Ramen locally. read more

Coco Ramen - Spicy Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Got some takeout from here to bring home to the family and really enjoyed the food! The ramen was very fairly priced and delicious, just be aware that for the spicy ramen when they say spicy they mean spicy! Also enjoyed a Thai iced tea as well as the fried oysters which are always my fav at ramen places like this. They have a few tables inside and the spot looks very cute, would definitely recommend!! read more

Coco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I got the spicy veggie ramen. At other places, I feel like the veggie ramen isn't quite as tasteful / dynamic as the pork broth ones. But here, it definitely held its own compared to the miso and pork ones (just as tasty, if not more). It has a lot of different veggies, and definitely solid umami. Only critique would be that it was not even a little spicy (only had a small amount of chili oil on top). Service was also really fast. Definitely would come again. read more

This is an awesome place, it's a serious contender against Little Big Diner. The ramen is light and not too filling, very flavorful, and the noodles have a nice chew to them. I don't feel sluggish at all after eating! The dirty shoyu ramen is really good :) also it's cozy in there too, they have pretty lights and a tv playing cooking and baking clips! The prices are reasonable too, $13-14 for ramen. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Coco Ramen - Dirty Shoyu Ramen. So yummy! :) I got an extra egg and fried garlic too 3 - Ramen Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The food was amazing! I got the miso ramen and that was full with flavor and deliciousness. The service was great and fast which was good because I went there to get a quick bite. Overall, I definitely recommend this restaurant for the amazing qualities. read more

Whenever I have gone to eat at coco ramen, I have never been disappointed by the food. I have been getting the miso ramen with chicken almost every time. The chicken is so juicy and smooth and absolutely tender. The broth has the perfect amount of flavor to pair with the veggies and egg that comes with it. The service always is joyous and welcoming and brings out food quickly and they frequently come to fill your water. I like how the place is small but not claustrophobic, it feels cozy especially during colder weather. Will always be my go to spot in Newton when I want some delicious ramen. I also would recommended the crab rangoons, they come with a little dipping sauce and are just a sweet and crunchy addition with the meal. read more

I had the miso ramen and chicken katsu with my husband recently. It was delicious. What a cute and clean little gem.

What can I say about this restaurant. Dirty shoyu ramen I think it's okay. The broth wasn't to salty and had a little fat so you get a good mouth feel. The pork was okay but cut way to thin for me and my money. It's okay. Would I comeback? Maybe read more