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Kenzoku Mazesoba

4.6 (128 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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Yuzu Shio
Rachel S.

I've never had mazesoba before, and i had been expecting the cold buckwheat soba noodles. These are served warm, with a poached egg and other toppings. You are supposed to add vinegar and chili to taste, and mix it then eat it. I really loved the flavor of the yuzu shio. The flavors blended well and it was really tasty, the waiter brought us rice when we were almost done to mix in and finish the rest of the sauce with! Loved it!!

Thai Spicy Mazesoba Cheese Mazesoba
Kevin W.

Been to mazesoba twice. Both times I ordered one of the mazesobas. In general the noodles come out super quickly. They are well flavored, noodles are cooked just right and are very chewy. Highly recommend the thai spice noodles. You can also request an extra bowl of rice with each order of noodles. However, keep in mind the rice is an extra small bowl and does not taste particularly great. I had hoped it was a one time thing but definitely could taste it the second time I went too. Service was also just ok. Requested not to be put at a high top table with half the restaurant empty but they were unwilling to combine two tables. Additionally prices are accurately reflected on their menus. Overall, for the price of $20 per bowl I don't think it's worth it. That said if someone asks to go I wouldn't say no.

Yuzu Shio
Ying X.

I had been following this mazesobaまぜそば place for months, and walking in to hear both the waiter and the chef speaking Mandarin was somewhat jarring for a Japanese restaurant. Yuzu Shio: The noodles were properly al dente; onions and Chinese onions added freshness, and the runny-yolk egg was creamy and aromatic. However, the "Yuzu Shio柚子塩" seasoning leaned unexpectedly sweet, lacking both acidity and savoriness. A few circles of vinegar helped restore balance and depth. Nagoya名古屋 mazesoba is said to have roots in Taiwanese cuisine. Although this was my first time trying mazesoba, as a Chinese diner, I was surprised to found a sense of familiarity in the slow-braised chashu叉焼, soft, tender, and sweet, which carried a profile reminiscent of authentic Taiwanese lu rou滷肉 (braised pork). Replacing the original minced or diced pork with thick-sliced chashu was a double-edged sword: it improved texture and richness, but the larger pieces made the sauce harder to coat the noodles evenly. A bowl of rice would be served at the end to soak up the remaining sauce, but the rice was overly soft and became slightly soggy.

Isaac C.

I've visited this restaurant twice and had mixed experiences. The first time, I ordered the yuzu shio mazesoba which was pretty unique since I hadn't seen this flavor of mazesoba before. The yuzu added a nice citrus note that balanced the saltiness of the dish. However, I found it a bit weird that the dish included leafy greens, as that isn't traditionally part of mazesoba. On my second visit, I tried the mentaiko cream mazesoba which I didn't enjoy. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise, and the consistency was more watery than expected. My friends' dishes also all had noticeably different sauce consistencies. Overall, my experience here has been fairly average, which is why it gets 3 stars.

Yuzu Shio Mazesoba

This place is known for their mazesoba, which is a Japanese dry ramen (with the egg yolk used as the sauce). I ordered the vegetable mazesoba (10/10), which has kabocha, tofu, and truffle oil. My friend got the yuzu shio mazesoba, but it was a bit sour & lacked toppings. Overall really good flavor, giving 4/5 as it's a bit expensive for what you get.

Yuzu Shio and Mentaiko Cream Mazesoba

The noodles are perfectly al dente, really creamy and umami sauce with lots of flavors. The toppings are generous. Pork was well cooked and seasoned. Enjoyed the little portion of rice they gave to finish the sauce with. Overall very satisfying meal. Service was quick and the ambiance of the restaurant is cute and lively.

vegetable
Winni Z.

Cute and casual interior, similar to Futago Udon next door. The only played throwback Taylor Swift songs. The staff were helpful and efficient. I've never tried mazesoba before, but I thought the food was very good, with generous portions. I can see myself craving the yuzu shio very soon...

Erica C.

This is my second time at Kenzouka because my first time was so memorable! This casual spot specializes in broth-less ramen with a variety of toppings, and additional delicious offerings. I continue to find this place a unique experience as they offer a free bowl of rice near the end the meal to mix with any sauce left over in the bowl. My partner and I ordered two Mazesoba bowls, an appetizer, and a sushi roll. I ordered the Mentaiko Cream Mazesoba. It was topped with slow braised pork chasu that melted in my mouth. The dish was very unique and light tasting. It didn't leave me feeling heavy. My partner ordered the Tan Tan Mazesoba which had spicy minced pork, chili oil, and topped with a poached egg. The egg added a creaminess to the sauce and coated all the noodles. It was mild in spice and heavy with flavor! We also had the fried chicken wings appetizer and the Pink Lady roll. Everything was devoured, including the free bowl of rice. I arrived on Saturday around 630PM which was during the busy dinner hour. However, I only needed to wait a few minutes before seating. The shop's soft lighting, handmade paper cranes, and bright colored murals created a comfortable vibe. Service is really fast and friendly. There is plenty of street parking nearby and other shops in the area to shop or end the experience with dessert.

Nolan F.

We got tan tan, mentaiko cream, and shoyu mazesoba. Noodles had a great chewiness and each bowl was very flavorful. My pork chashu was well seasoned and so tender. This is comparable to Kajiken, a mazesoba chain from Japan. Decent amount of seating for small to medium size groups. No issues with service.

Steven W.

3.5-4/5 with meter parking and not a large restaurant. I didn't see it on the menu but apparently you need to spend a minimum of $15 per person so remember that. Service was ok it wasn't friendly. The soba was not too bad but the chashu was a little dry.

Yuzu Shio (mixed)
Brian W.

I wasn't too impressed with Kenzoku - the price was pretty high for what we received, the taste wasn't too strong, and we felt a little bit rushed. I will say that the food came out spectacularly quickly - maybe 5 minutes after ordering, but we came an hour before close and felt very rushed throughout the meal even though we left 15 minutes before close. I got the Yuzu Shio mazesoba, which was $19 and came with chashu, scallion, mixed greens, onions, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and a poached egg. My partner ordered the Mentaiko Cream Mazesoba ($21), and their dish tasted very strongly of yuzu flavor, while mine had no yuzu flavor at all - it almost felt like they mixed up the broths, but all of the other toppings in our bowls were correct. I was a bit sad about the lack of yuzu in my noodles, but the chashu was also cut with the grain so the mead was a bit stringy and chewy. Other than that though, the greens tasted fresh, the noodles were nice and springy, and I did appreciate the scoop of rice we were offered at the end of the meal to finish up the leftover broth. I think both of the negatives (lack of yuzu and chashu cut) can be easily fixed, and maybe the yuzu issue was a mixup. Without those issues, I can easily seeing myself giving this a 4 or 5 in the future! We're very close so we will be back to try this another time. I will say that my partner also ordered the Matcha Einspanner Ice Latte and it was delicious!

Free rice portion for the remaining toppings
Andrea L.

So glad I tried this place out!! I am not a big ramen person but mazesoba hits different! I don't think you can find anything similar in Boston: think thick ramen noodles in a savory umami sauce with lots of hearty toppings. I got the Tan Tan and the hamachi torch roll. Both were so delicious. A little pricey in my opinion for the level of service (nice but not super attentive or anything to write home about). Portion sizes are decent but not big enough for leftovers. Just for myself I spent over $40 after tax and tip and didn't have leftovers. I will definitely be back as a treat!

Navita P.

Thanks to Yelp I found an excellent place close to my hotel for sushi rolls and a seaweed salad. It was packed and a line with a few people waiting for seating so I did take out. Customer service by Susan was wonderful !!

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Maguro

Maguro

4.3(385 reviews)
0.9 miCoolidge Corner
$$
Family-owned & operated
Free WiFi

I've ordered delivery from here so many times, and my first dine-in experience did not disappoint…read more We got here on a Friday evening without a reservation and were seated with no wait. The menu is so large and varied (sushi, izakaya, noodles, Thai food, etc) and yet every item is done so well! We got the teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, yaki ika, and unagi and cucumber roll, and every item was fresh and delicious. Our orders were taken and served quickly, our waters were refilled regularly, and prices were normal for the area. I would definitely come back to try even more of their menu items!

Came here for the $40 AYCE a few weeks ago and came back tonight to try the premium $80 AYCE…read more The $40 option is now $50, and definitely the only one I'd recommend. The premium upgrades really are not worth the price difference, especially since they told us they were out of uni only AFTER we had already placed our first order. A server came back and said, pretty unapologetically, "I forgot to tell you we sold out of the uni." It felt like a bait and switch and was really disappointing. They should have let us know before we ordered, or honestly before we were even seated, and at least offered some kind of accommodation or discount. The only premium items that felt worth an upcharge were the torched salmon and salmon roe. The otoro was not very fatty, and the wagyu was just ok, sliced a bit too thin and not very tender. The scallops and sweet shrimp were also ok. The $50 AYCE is a decent value. The sashimi cuts are thick and the quality is high for AYCE. The salmon is my hands down favorite. But tonight's experience was disappointing enough that I probably would not return. And ultimately there are other AYCE spots that offer slightly lower quality at a much lower price, and thus feel more worth it.

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Miraku Boston - Spicy miso ramen

Miraku Boston

4.4(67 reviews)
0.9 miCoolidge Corner
$$

Miraku has become one of our go to ramen places in Boston and for good reason: after spending time…read morein Japan sampling authentic ramen, Miraku, with their well deserved Michelin Bib Gourmand, is the only establishment that can compare. The noodles are wonderfully textured with the right amount of chew. The broth is wonderfully balanced. The other ingredients are also well balanced and in the right quantity. The zangi fried chicken is to die for! It's tender, juicy, flavorful, and has the right amount of crisp sitting above a flavorful complementary sauce. Lastly the staff is very pleasant and interior is cozy and comfortable.

Tl;dr A bit underwhelming and overpriced. Wouldn't wait in line for this place but would be open to…read moretrying it again We came specifically for the limited quantity sea bream & shellfish shoyu. We missed the first round but managed to get a bowl from the second. It was definitely unique, but it tasted like a very simple clear fish soup--not something worth lining up for two hours to get. We also ordered the spicy miso to try some variety, but the soup did not have a lot of depth. For a place that is very expensive, the flavors were just okay and felt a bit flat. For sides, the chicken was a major disappointment. There was so much breading that we could barely taste any meat; it felt like we were just eating the starch or whatever coating they used. Unless you are already in the area and there is no line, I would skip this. The food is definitely not worth the long wait or the high price tag.

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Matcha cheesecake

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Maruichi Select - Chashu onigiri, Matcha glazed donut

Maruichi Select

4.3(76 reviews)
0.9 miCoolidge Corner
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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.

I got sushi from Maruichi across the street, cashier suggested me to go Maruichi Select to sit down…read moreon any table with self serving water, chop sticks and found perfect spot near by entrance and all windows, sushi was too attractive to take any photo and disappeared very quickly But table next to me had mind blowing shrimp dish, biggest one I have ever seen on my whole life !! I asked young French speaking lady if I can take photos !!! Trust me guys ! Recent improvements at both Maruichi place across the street each other would rock your whole world, even Most of Japanese ourselves couldn't do like this. Talked with Kitchen Staffs (sorry my Spanish is ...) cashiers and organizer (Japanese) are just way ahead of tough games in food industry Take look at Ebi katsu dish photos. Appreciating genevieve.t.b of Instagram Thanks for letting me take photos of your greatest lunch time in Maruichi Select ! https://www.instagram.com/genevieve.t.b?igsh=eWRqdHl6dm43Z2No Next time I got order this !!!!

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Premium Chirashi Bowl

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Chiharu

Chiharu

4.7(205 reviews)
1.6 mi
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This is my second time here and I still love it. Will recommend to reserve a table if you have a…read moreparty of more than 2 as the space is limited. However, I haven't seen people wait too long. I love the options and sushi is very fresh. The ramen is also delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. The sake selection is great and the price is affordable. I highly recommend to come back to this place if you want an affordable yet quality sushi experience.

I feel like Chiharu is a bit of a hidden gem! Despite its unassuming exterior, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised with how nice my food was. We came on a weeknight and easily snagged seats. The hostess was very kind and accommodating. I have high suspicions this place is owned by Chinese people based on some clues, such as Chinese style noodles on the ramen menu and steamed pork buns as an appetizer. We got the beef noodle soup which was excellent (albeit not expected in a Japanese restaurant!). It was actually a little spicy. Came with lots of beef and a flavorful and rich broth. We got two of the special rolls, Kiss of Fire and (I think) Torched Yellowtail, which were both tasty. No complaints there! For our appetizer we got sashimi salad, composed of strips of several kinds of raw fish (salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail) and some surimi and avocado on top of a bed of greens. There was a ponzu like sauce on the side. Although fresh and not bad tasting, I think this was a bit plain. Overall though, the prices and vibes were good and I'd come back!

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Yume Ga Arukara - Signature Cold Niku Udon

Yume Ga Arukara

4.6(847 reviews)
2.8 miPorter Square
$$

Wow!! Maybe one of the best udons I've ever had and I would say it's comparable to Marugame in…read moreHawaii & California. I was stuck between getting cold or hot udons but I'm sooo happy we ordered the Signature Cold Niku Udon! The udon was cooked perfectly chewy and the broth was refreshing and light. My spice tolerance is fairly low, but this spice level heightened the udon flavors perfectly. The crunch from the chili + tempura flakes had great texture to pair with the udon. Neeeed to come back again! Hidden in the Lesley University Hall. We hit the jackpot during slower hours, so there was no wait and we were seated immediately. Good to note though that there is a minimum 1 bowl per person in order to dine in. Bar seating + Table seating, the interior was vibey and clean, there were plenty of staff looking after us with waters & cleaning tables. Great experience overall.

The hype is worth it. I've heard so much about this place and finally decided to try it and I was…read morenot disappointed. There was a huge line outside the restaurant but they gave you menus and took your order in line. Everything was pretty fast and efficient even though they were busy. The inside was bigger than expected, unsure if there's another restaurant connected or just one large area. But we were at bar seats, although it's not a bar just similar seating. They had music going and you can see all the workers vibing, it was good energy to see while eating. The menu isn't large but there is option for cold or hot and spicy. Pick the cold noodles!! They are so good, the soup was good too but the cold noodles are definitely the star of the show. The portion size is great, it was more than I expected and the portion with protein and everything was balanced well. The bowl came with beef, ginger, seaweed and I think tempura. The tempura was a perfect crisp to add into each bite. Unfortunately in the broth it did get pretty soggy.

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Yume Ga Arukara - Spicy Hot Niku Udon

Spicy Hot Niku Udon

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Spicy Cold Niku Udon (to go)

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Akami

Akami

4.1(29 reviews)
0.9 mi

Akami Omakase is such a great addition to the omakase scene around Boston. It's the first omakase…read morein the area that I've seen come in under $100, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Even with the lower price point compared to many other omakase spots nearby, the quality and freshness of the fish never felt like it was lacking. Every course tasted thoughtfully prepared and well balanced, and you could really tell care was put into the ingredients. What really makes the experience stand out though is Chef Jam. He keeps the atmosphere fun and engaging while still delivering a great omakase experience. It doesn't feel stiff or overly formal like some sushi counters can -- just great sushi and good energy. If you've been wanting to try omakase but were hesitant because of the price tags around Boston, this is the perfect place to start. Great value, fresh fish, and a really enjoyable experience.

The omakase at Akami could make any day a special occasion and even more so if it is a day worth…read morecelebrating! The full staff puts in the work to ensure an amazing experience. Food: The menu was a perfect blend of new unexpected flavor combinations, decadent fish cuts prepped with great care, and even normal fish cuts elevated to new flavor peaks! Service: The chefs gave enticing descriptions of the dishes that really emphasized an appreciation of food and the wait staff kept the meal flowing with ease. Atmosphere: The standard sushi bar was great for watching the staff, so even between bites we had something to talk about and get excited by. The interior is not only neat and clean it helps take your mind off of everything beyond the front doors.

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Akami - Uni hand roll special

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