My favorite udon place EVER!!…read more Yume Ga Arukara is hands down my favorite udon spot ever. The udon is perfectly chewy, and the beef is so flavorful. The menu is small, but honestly, they do what they do SO well. I highly recommend getting the cold udon over the hot, especially the spicy cold niku udon, which is my absolute favorite! Sometimes I'll even add extra beef when I'm extra hungry. I used to go to the Porter Square location, so I'm so happy they opened one in Seaport! There's usually a wait, but trust me, it's 100% worth it. Every time I'm back in town, I make sure to stop by. It's that kind of place you just keep coming back to.

I came here with a party of 4 on a Thursday around 5:30pm. We had heard about the long waits for…read morethis place so we purposely came for an earlier dinner and I'm so glad we did because a line started forming almost immediately after we sat down! I ordered the Spicy Cold Niku Udon and it was really refreshing, especially since we were visiting Boston during a heat wave. The udon was good, but honestly I don't think it was good enough that I would be willing to wait in a super long line for it lol. I know this place gets a lot of hype, but I would probably just aim to come during a less busy time if I wanted to eat here again. The restaurant itself is also pretty small, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group. I think a party of 2-4 would be much more manageable, especially during peak dining hours!

The beef noodle soup was delicious, of course! I got the plain kind, without spice. But it needed a…read morelittle spice, in my opinion, so I am doubly glad I ordered the cucumber salad, which, was the best cucumber salad of my life! Spicy crunchy savory just tasty as heck! Reasonable prices, cozy vibes, and our waiter was helpful and efficient, and friendly to boot! We bonded over there being no decent Mexican food on the East coast...

Service was good but it took a little while to get our noodle soup. We got the beef noodle soup and…read morethe lanzhou noodle soup and both were really flavorful. The noodles were chewy and there were a lot of meat slices which I loved. The soup dumplings were a little dry. It was def a comfort food spot and I would come back.

I was in the area & thought about where I could go for a quick snack before dinner and remembered…read moreREDWHITE had a sushi roll I've been wanting to try. I came here solo on a Friday night. I actually think this would be the perfect spot to solo dine! It was busy for Friday night dinner but I managed to grab a table for 1. First you order by the entrance & after ordering, they you a table to sit + bring your order to your table when it's ready. You have around 40 min max to eat (when it's busy). I ordered just the Spicy Roasted Miso Avocado Sushi Roll (4 pieces), ~$10. This served as a great snack! It was flavorful, but of course had no meat because they do vegan dishes + ramen here. I remember coming here before, a while ago, and not being the biggest fan of their ramen. Not really because it was meatless but the broth was a bit too thick for my own personal liking. So, I would definitely come back again and get this avocado roll! I might consider trying their ramen again too. Staff were very kind!

Absolutely top-notch vegan ramen. Coming from Vancouver, BC, where we have a killer…read more(vegan-friendly) ramen scene, I am a tough customer for ramen when visiting elsewhere. But this place completely lives up. 6 different ramens, $17.95 for the regular bowls. I was recommended the red hot miso ramen, a spicy option. You order up at the counter, and they give you a buzzer that buzzes when your ramen is ready to grab at the counter. The ramen was ready in under 10 minutes. First, the broth was remarkably complex and rich, with an endless depth that never became too overbearing -- perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked as well, served up in a decent portion. Toppings-wise, you get tofu, soy crumble, corn, arugula, and sprouts, along with plenty of sesame seeds. I would've liked some proper greens (other than a few raw arugula leafs), but that's the most minor of complaints. Service was decent enough -- informative and helpful in describing the options. All in all, top-notch vegan ramen. Highest recommendation.

Great food here always!…read more We decided to eat here after line dancing at the Boston Common. We ordered mapo tofu and the kung pao chicken with rice. Both yummy and delicious. A bit spicy but so good couldn't stop eating! We were so full! Service was friendly and food came out fairly quickly. Place was crowded lots of people which is always a good sign. This is a beautiful restaurant, very elegant decor. Overall great experience!

I wanted to have my fiancé try pekking duck and found this place in Boston. Holy fancy! We weren't…read moredressed for the level of fanciness but it was not that big of a deal. A small complimentary cabbage dish came out and was nice and crunchy with a hint of spice. Along with the pekking duck, we also got an order of green beans and kung pao chicken. Everything came out pretty quickly which was good because we were starving. The pekking duck was okay, I kinda wish it came with baos instead of the thin wrapping. i think paying $50 for half a duck was kinda steep, especially when the portion did not seem like half of a duck. I think the green beans were my favorite and had god flavor. The kung pao chicken was okay at best. Overall, $150 for three dishes was not the vibe. We came for the pekking duck and left kinda still hungry.

I admittedly have high standards, but this is my go-to spot for a comforting bowl of beef noodle…read moresoup + the best spiced chicken nuggets one could ask for! A few staples are the golden chicken nuggets (top with chili crisps for maximal flavor bomb), wood ear mushrooms (delightful texture and chilled flavor), and braised beef noodle soup. Come on a weekday lunch for a $20 steal! Evenings (even on weekdays) have a wait, but scan the QR code to get on the waitlist and stroll Cambridge in the meantime. Ambiance is a little rushed with tight spacing between tables, but it's prompt service and a clean place, with soft music to maximize conversation

Really great noodle option that opened in Central Square probably a few years back and then…read morerecently opened another location in the Seaport neighborhood! Excited to see all their success and expansion over the past couple of years. It's tight inside and I'd recommend getting there earlier than expected. Kind and quick service. I thought my first visit was just fine. The spicy oil seaweed salad appetizer was nice and refreshing which a bit of a bite from the seaweed pieces, which I liked. A friend and I also split their big plate chicken and hand pulled beef noodles - I thought both were just fine and I found the broth to be quite light and clean when I am used to deeper and richer flavors in this type of Chinese cuisine, so I wasn't overly impressed initially. I've gone back a couple of times and I think I found the dishes that really sold me. I absolutely love their chili oil beef rib noodles - it is one of their signature dishes for a reason. I think their chili oil has excellent flavor, the noodles have a great biang biang/qq texture, and the beef rib was so tender. Both of their mushroom appetizers - the fried ones and the woodear mushroom salad - are also spectacular. For some reason I am just not a fan of their noodle soups like their Lanzhou beef noodle soup, and much prefer their saucey noodles.

An amazing option for mazesoba - think Japanese ramen and replace the broth with a slurpable sauce…read more Kenzoku has dominated the mazesoba scene in Boston for years and rightfully so - it is really delicious. Quick service, casual, and affordably priced! Shoyu and mentaiko were both excellent and well-balanced - you've got the sweet, the salty, the sour, and not to mention a variety of textures from the fresh, crisp vegetables to the silky noodles. Adding some of their chili powder and vinegar elevated the dishes even more. Would love to go back one day to try yuzu shio or tan tan mazesoba.

Looking for something different while visiting Boston. This place was withing walking distance of…read moreour lodging so gave it a shot. There was a small line of people waiting when we arrived, but the wait was not very long. The dining area is not huge, but the Staff hustles so it seems to turn over quick. Super friendly hostess/server who was non-stop energy and movement. She made it flow while still being personable. I have never had this type of food, so cannot base it on anything except it was delicious. I followed the instructions and added the rice at the end (nice top off). The Miso soup was good along with the Sushi roll. The Hostess gave us a new drink to try and we all enjoyed it. Definitely a great spot !!!

This charming little restaurant a few steps down from the sidewalk is a lovely addition to the…read morerestaurant choices in the neighborhood. The decor is bright and cheerful and the room (and restrooms) sparkling clean. The service is quick, gracious and calm. And the food is delicious! I don't care to eat meat, so it was wonderful to have several selections of vegan and pescatarian dishes to choose from. My husband and I enjoyed the soups we chose and want to come back to try the cold noodle dishes.

Nice and casual Japanese addition to Boston's Chinatown with a really charming, cute, and clean…read moreinterior. Kind staff and quick service. It's tightly packed but spaced well enough, given the small space. Mainly soba and udon with both hot and cold options. Compared to other udon spots in the area (Yume, Futago), I think the noodle texture here stands out to me. They're slightly dinner but they're cooked slightly al dente, which I appreciated. I would say they are similar to Korean kalguksu noodles, which are hand-pulled and hand-cut noodles also often served in a soup format. I got the sukiyaki, which had a great sweet and soy sauce-forward broth, a poached egg, and topped with julienned scallions. I thought it was solid but not outstanding, knock my socks off!

Gene's is slightly off the beaten path, but it's hard to say it is a hidden gem as word has been…read moreout now for many years that Gene's serves some terrific, authentic, Xi'an noodle dishes. While there are a few tables nestled into the cozy space, most customers opt for takeout. The quality of the plastic goods for takeout pales in comparison to the quality of the food though, so dining in vs. takeout is a bit of catch 22. I was craving the their spicy classic hand-pulled noodles today, and they were as good as I remembered. Chewy and fragrant, with enough potent garlic to ensure my coworkers would leave me alone for the afternoon. Ha! One thing that has changed is their prices. Their website is woefully out of date, as the noodles (no additions) are now $9.40 vs. the $6.87 listed on the website menu! Ordering through their website also tacks on a service fee, which is a bit annoying as ordering in the store usually comes with at least a 10 minute wait.

I brought my friends here this time, and the quality control seemed inconsistent…read more Cumin Lamb Hand-pulled Noodle孜然羊肉拌麵: The portion was really generous, especially the lamb--they were really lavish with it, and it was very fragrant. However, the noodles, soaked in the sauce, became a bit sticky, and they were too thick, as if they were just quickly stretched and cooked. Chilled Noodles涼皮: A weekend limited edition, icy cold, which was nice for summer. But the garlic flavor was too strong, extremely spicy, almost masking all the other seasonings. The presentation was just a box lid, which was a bit too perfunctory. Lamb Skewers羊肉串: Completely cold, and with an extremely strong gamey smell. I really don't understand how they dare to sell this?

No frills Yunnan rice noodle shop in Chinatown. Menu lists a good amount of noodle soups with some…read morepictures but I kind of wish there was more description as to what was included in each bowl. For instance, I had gotten takeout from here before and ordered a tomato based soup with chunks of beef but the options on the menu said tomato beef and sirloin tomato. Based on that, I ordered beef this time but when I got my food, I realized I must have ordered sirloin previously (this time it was slices of beef). That being said, the food was great and came out quickly! Tomato broth wasn't sour or sweet. Noodles are added into the soup when the bowl is dropped off so they are still bouncy and not soggy. Good amount of ingredients included: beef, napa cabbage, ham, bean sprouts. You can also add additional ingredients for about $3 each (ex: enoki mushrooms, different meats, vegetables) Food is reasonably priced at around $15 a bowl. Super comforting and a perfect meal to have in the cold Boston winter. I will definitely be back again!

No frills noodle place that serves up big portions for reasonable prices. I got a bowl of tomato…read morebased pork chop noodle for $13. The bowl kept the soup piping hot for a long time but I wish it had a stronger flavor. The skewers were $3 for an order of 2. The beef and enoki skewers were my favorite.