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    Maruichi Select

    4.3 (76 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Matcha and iced hojicha
    Jessie K.

    Excellent food. Wouldn't have expected it as it is also a store selling other products. The seating area is decently sized. I like how there is a section with traditional seating where you remove shoes and sit on the floor. People were doing work there or eating with friends. Hojicha was great

    Iced matcha
    Lydia C.

    I always enjoy Maruichi Select. I favored the unagi onigiri for its flavor, and had to get the matcha since it's a specialty - it was decent but felt a bit watered down, so I'll try the non-iced variety next time. The onigiri is quite cheap which is always a boon, though the drinks and hot food can feel much more expensive in comparison. Maruichi stands out for the Japanese grocery store across the street and the cafe's authentic feel, with an ambiance informed by areas with low seating and requiring removal of shoes. It's pretty casual with self-service and limited seating, so not ideal for large groups.

    Miso ramen
    Boston Tasting D.

    The food was good but salty. The service was fast and efficient but not very friendly. The place is half market and half restaurant with plenty of seating to grab a quick bite! The drinks were good.

    Arianne Victoria A.

    A Brookline visit always includes a trip to Maruichi Select. Their seasonal strawberry matcha is a must and excited to see what their other seasonal drinks are as fall rolls around. Their warm food is comforting with easy go-to's such as a chicken katsu entree, tempura, and/or onigiri. They also have a little grocery selection of Japanese imports.

    I came here because of its reputation. I waited in an incredibly long line. After finally getting to the front, I discovered they'd made a mistake--I clearly ordered a matcha latte, but they made a Hojicha latte. They promised a remake, and I waited even longer to receive it. When it arrived, it had absolutely no milk flavor. It tasted like matcha mixed with water, not even as good as the matcha I make at home with milk. Utterly disappointed. I was planning to sit here and read a book before leaving, but I didn't want to stay a moment longer. Zero out of five. I'll never come back.

    Chicken Katsu Curry and Handrolls
    Erica C.

    This is THE spot! A little hidden Japanese cafe inside a mini grocery mart. How lovely is it to be able to shop, eat a meal, and relax all in one place! The menu is very expansive with options of onigiri, rice bowls, shaved ice, and hot and cold drinks and more. My partner and I ordered the Gyudon and Chicken Katsu curry. The Gyudon was so flavorful that it was instantly devoured. There was plenty of thinly sliced beef and onions with a perfectly poached egg over rice. And the Chicken Katsu was perfectly fried over curry. I loved that there were stewed chicken pieces in the curry. It was double the protein! Additionally, we ordered the three handroll combo for $10.99 which is a solid deal! I love the hand rolls. Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and salmon and avocado were on deck. I came here on a Thursday evening for dinner and arrived around 630PM. Seating is first come first serve. I didn't have a problem finding a table for two. There is plenty of meter parking and even a public parking lot behind the CVS. The area is full of restaurants and shopping to hit up after stopping by Maruichi Select. This is a great spot for a casual date, study session, shopping for Japanese goodies, or grab and go drink! Pro Tip: They sell discounted grab and go meals after 8PM. They are affiliated with the Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli across the street. They also sell discounted sushi at the end of the day.

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    Braelyn Joy T.

    Stopped by to have a quick bite and study! I will say that they do not have any internet and blocked all the chargers so there are no outlets, so they probably want people to eat here but not study. There is a good amount of tables all over and a section where you have to take off your shoes and eat sitting on the floor. I got the katsudon, which was pretty good for the pricing! A lot of people around me tried a drink from here, so I would try those next time! You pick up your order at a counter and they do have some sauce and toppings that you can use.

    Strawberry and normal matcha
    Kami L.

    Went here on a weekend afternoon and found an extremely long line. I waited in the line and got a strawberry matcha. Other options included hojicha and lunch specials. The line moved quickly...waiting for the drink to be prepared took slightly longer. It was worth the wait!

    Vanilla roll & Chashu ajitama onigiri
    Alejandra H.

    My favorite spot in Coolidge Corner! I always come here with my fiancé for a quick bite. I usually get their matcha (a must!), but I noticed they have a new seasonal drink -- the hojichai. It's hojicha with milk (of your choice) and chai syrup. I took one sip and instantly loved it (the chai flavor is really strong). I don't normally get hojicha, but this drink is definitely one I'll be getting again! My fiancé got the Chashu ajitama onigiri (they were out of the spicy Karaage, our favorite). I think it didn't have as much filling as usual though. It has a great study/work vibe, but something to note: it definitely gets busier on weekends with long lines. If you're planning to grab something that's not from the cafe, it's easier to go to their grocery store across the street.

    Gyuudon and tuna hand roll
    Harrison I.

    I went to Maruichi with one of my friends who lives in Coolidge Corner who highly recommended it, and I could not have been more pleasantly surprised! Maruichi is more of a quick service style location with really affordable and delicious options. They had plenty of seating, and we sat in a room that had floor seating. The food was really great. I had the spicy tuna hand roll which was only $4 but came packed with tuna, veggies, and flavor, and was quite a decent size! I also had the Kimichi Gyudon, which had meat that was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I can't wait to come back here and try more on their menu! My friends all had really great things to say about their Udon as well.

    Curry with Tonkatsu
    Samantha P.

    Starting off the year with an absolute STELLAR review, here in Brookline! This place excelled in all categories, and I couldn't recommend this place more. Our table had the Curry w/ Tonkatsu, as well as the Tonkatsu Teishoku. The curry was delicious and flavorful, then pork cutlet was crispy and so extremely tasty. I also had a matcha latte, and it was strong and delicious as well. I brought home a mini chirashi (for just $12!!!) filled with different cuts of sushi along a bed of rice. For that price, it was absolutely amazing. All of the food was just 10/10 across the board. The checkout is seamless and the staff are so so sweet. Alongside the cafe, there is a front part where you can shop for some miniscule things, such as chopsticks, tea sets, mini Japanese snacks, etc. It's so cute and a really great experience to bring friends to, as you can bring them to the Maruichi Japanese Market across the street facing the cafe as well. Such a great time here!!!

    Chicken Katsu Don
    Julia B.

    I LOVED my first visit to Maruichi! The person who took my order at the register was exceptionally warm, friendly, and helped me decide what to order as it was my first time visiting. I didn't have to wait too long for my food to come out. My chicken katsu don was delicious! The meat was exceptionally tender. I loved that I got plenty of rice in my bowl. The vibes inside were great. Not too loud to have a chill conversation with some friends. Lots of Boston students studying inside at tables, so it was a little tricky to get a table on a snowy Sunday. I would definitely come back to eat, work remotely for a bit, or check out the non-food items they sell!

    Chicken Katsu Teishoku and ramen
    Caitlin C.

    As far as I'm concerned, this is the only authentic and worthwhile Japanese establishment in all of Boston. The owners are Japanese and you can tell they truly take great care and pride in the food. The matcha is the best quality I've had in the US. I frequently stop here or their grocery store across the street for the onigiri which is reasonably priced at $2-4 each depending on the different fillings. The miso soup is herbal and not too salty. I cannot recommend this place enough -- it's definitely my favorite and most frequented place in Coolidge Corner.

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    This place is a Japanese foodie haven…read more Situated in the heart of Coolidge corner, Maruichi (formerly Gen Sou En) is a tranquil paradise. The market sells a wide array of Japanese snacks, tableware, and food, with an on-site counter selling fresh snacks and drinks. They have onirigi, curries, little pastries, and many teas. I tried their matcha latte and mango crepe cake which were amazing. The interior has such a peaceful design and it's a pleasure to be in while browsing.

    I wanted to love this place, but it's a mismatch for the vibe I was seeking…read more I was looking for zen, and given my view of the grocery store from my seat, a view of the prep kitchen in the other direction, the beat of the hip pop music playing unexpectedly loudly, and the lines, I'm thinking it's more of an urban, 20-something vibe. I probably would have loved it in my 20s. They do have a room with tatami mats & exposed brick with the vibes I was hoping for, but a woman is talking and gesticulating animatedly in there, and at another table there's a toddler, whereas the tables on the floor are ironically much quieter. Maybe I'll check out that room next time? I get the establishment isn't responsible for patrons' volume or meltdowns. They have signs asking you not to stay more than 90 minutes...which I find fascinating, as the ambiance doesn't lend itself towards lingering. Nonetheless, 4 stars because I really enjoyed my first iced Houjicha Latte. In the future, I'll take my drink orders to go.

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    I didn't really like the milk tea. Kinda tasted like chocolate Rice Krispies. The boba texture was…read moregood though, nice and bouncy. I love the grapefruit tea, very refreshing. My husband got the Thai lime green tea and that was really good too.

    I must be one of the few people to come here and not order a drink at all. I had heard that their…read moresnacks were good, so I stopped by for a quick bite to eat before heading to the park nearby. I ordered the Luxury Crepe A (Green Bean Dough, Egg, Crisper, Lettuce, Sausage) for $8.95 and it was great - I'd definitely stop by here again for another next time I'm nearby! It also only took a few minutes to make, so it's definitely something you can quickly grab while you're walking around the area. Luxury Crepe A ($8.95) - Although $8.95 feels a little high for the ingredients in this, it was actually quite good. The "crisper" is a large sheet of fried wonton and gave a great crunch that didn't get soggy over time. The green bean dough tasted like a normal crepe, but the egg and green onion added a nice flavor. There was a hoisin sauce as well which added a sweet/savory flavor, and the "sausage" is actually a hotdog, so I was a little disappointed that it wasn't a Chinese sausage. Still though, the portion size was pretty good and I was very content with the volume of food in this order. It isn't the perfect 5/5, but it's a solid 4/5 for a delicious bite to eat under $10. I'll definitely be getting this again!

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