Miraku has become one of our go to ramen places in Boston and for good reason: after spending time in 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. read more

Miraku Boston - Zangi Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Tl;dr A bit underwhelming and overpriced. Wouldn't wait in line for this place but would be open to trying 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. read more

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I really want to give this place a 5*, but there are a lot of things that they could do better. That said, their broths are really amazing. Shio (7/10): Broth was delicious. Maybe not for everyone, as the kelp flavor is very strong. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and felt like they just dropped some chicken in a boiling pot of water for too long. Yaki Shoyu (6.5/10): This is the only one where I thought the broth was only fine. I think their other options are better. Spicy Miso (7.5/10): Broth and pork were both delicious. Sesame Miso (8/10): Broth fantastic. Crushing your own sesame is a highlight. Awesome sesame flavors. Noodles were good across the board. Great amount of chew. I would avoid ordering the ramen egg. It was very poorly cooked and 3/4 of the way to hard-boiled (and cost $2!). Prices have gone up over the past year. $20/$21 for a bowl of ramen is still pretty steep. tl;dr: The broth and noodles are fantastic. There are a lot of small issues with their dishes that could be improved on, though. read more

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Stopped by on a weeknight for a quick ramen fix and was not disappointed! It's pretty small so I can imagine a wait on the weekends. I love the small menu (helps with the decision making) and the flavor of the broth is pretty good - I wouldn't say it's the BEST ramen I've ever had but definitely still good. We also got the fried chicken appetizer and the flavor was good but it wasn't as crispy as I would've liked. read more

Miraku Boston - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A tasty bowl of ramen with rich broth and toothsome noodles. We had the sesame miso and spicy shoyu ramen - both had a nice depth of flavor. Their special ingredient is an aged konbu (kelp) found around Rishiri Island that we think really added some umami dimension to the broth. The bowl was light on the chashu with only a couple small slices. While I enjoyed the sesame miso, I had a hard time finishing it because the broth was heavy, and will opt for the shoyu or shio next time. We also tried the zangi don which had juicy karaage bites mixed with rice, a jammy ajitama, seasoned mayo, and some pickled veggies. It was tasty but filling on top of trying to finish our ramen. They also had some interesting Japanese beers - the yuzu lager was refreshing and the matcha ipa was grassy (very green). The space is small, clean and feels cozy with a mix of bar seating and regular table tops. Service was very friendly and prompt. Our food came out very quickly. It was definitely on the pricier side, but I'd return to try another bowl! read more

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A really delicious hidden gem tucked away in a basement unit in Brookline! My sister and I admittedly were trying to go to Ganko Ittetsu before she had to go to the airport. Because the line was long at Ganko, we decided to try Miraku out! The restaurant is a bit small but it uses the space well. It's clean, sleek, and comfortable. The service was quick and attentive. I got the spicy miso and my sister got the regular miso. The ramen was delicious. The broth was so rich and flavorful. The noodles were curly (which you don't always get)! And were cooked to a perfect al dente--they still had a bit of a chew. The portion is a bit small for how much you pay per bowl, but the broth is really delicious down to the last drop. We also paid extra to add an egg, but you only got half an egg. Overall, I really liked this place and would come back! The only things I would point out are that it is more pricey and the menu is more limited compared to other ramen spots. read more

Miraku Boston - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Solid ramen place soup is good but the toppings are pretty light only came with one piece of charsiu read more

Miraku Boston - Karaage chicken - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Miraku serves a killer broth that's good down to the last drop and the lunch combo is a perfect meal to reinvigorate your day. Food: The easiest way to explain my experience with this bowl is that the broth is the star then noodles, and then toppings. The broth was so rich and soothing it elevated everything with it. The noodles were a great chewy carrier for the soup and the simple toppings gave variety of each bite. Service: The restaurant owner was very friendly with the customers and looked so happy to be serving us. Atmosphere: The garden level restaurant is the ideal spot for this gem of a restaurant. It makes it feel like an escape from the bustling city day. read more

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Incredible ramen with generous portions. Happened upon this place by chance after passing it on the street and feel very lucky to have stopped by! Such a delicious meal in a cute and welcoming environment. Loved seeing the red pikmin drawing on the menu board. The ramen is some of the best I've had in Boston yet and the broth is so filling and flavorful I ended up downing the whole bowl. Service is excellent and quick - I didn't get to try dessert this time around but looking forward to going back another day and giving it a go because it looked epic! read more

Miraku Boston - roasted sesame miso ramen with egg, Kyoto Matcha IPA - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I really wanted to like this place. The restaurant felt modern and clean, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. However, the menu was misleading and the food was overpriced for what it was. I got the Roasted Sesame Miso Ramen ($19). I had expected the "roasted sesame" to be infused into the broth since most ramen restaurants already have sesame grinders on the tables. So I was surprised to find out that it was a side of sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle that you grind up yourself and toss inside the ramen. The sesame did not smell roasted and it did not add to the flavor of the broth. The miso broth was also salty and one dimensional in terms of flavor. The ramen came with 2 thinly sliced chashu and in the picture on their online menu, it had an egg, but mine did not come with an egg. Overall, the ramen was just okay and not worth $19. There are definitely cheaper ramen places that offers more for the value. read more

Miraku Boston - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Oh man, this was one of the best bowls of ramen I've had in a while. I'm normally a spicy miso guy but we decided to try the pop up shoyu special and I may have been converted. The broth had a nice subtle mushroom flavor and the whole bowl was perfectly balanced. The nori was imported from Japan and had a nice funny story to go along with it. The service was top notch. We had a baby carriage with us they were so accommodating despite the tight space. They even offered to give us a bunch of napkins to put a tent over the babies head so we could eat, luckily the bowl was so good I devoured it in minutes so I could hold the baby while wifey ate. I will definitely come back and this might be my new go to ramen spot! read more

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Rating: 4.0 came to try this newer Ramen spot in Coolidge corner. I used to live around the area and remember that it used to be a Japanese restaurant. Now it has been renovated into ramen shop. Location is a bit hidden as it's on a side street with small sign and a stair leading down to the shop. Even though the place just opened there were quite a bit of people already seated. We were still able to be sat down right away. Inside looks like a modified bar like there is bar counter and few seatings along the side. Small but clean and simply decorated with plants and signs. They primarily offer ramen, appetizers and some alcoholic drinks. They only have 3 ramen options and all of it has Rishiri kombu dashi mixed with either soy sauce or miso based broths. We ordered zangi fried chicken, spicy miso ramen, and roasted sesame miso ramen with added eggs. The zangi chicken was good, steaming hot lightly fried and juicy chicken thigh. Pretty much a typical karaage chicken. Spicy miso ramen was good. Kombucha based broth mixed with spicy miso gave some depth to the flavor. Noodle was nice and firm. Toppings were ok. Chashu was average and egg was just regular hard boiled. Portion was on the smaller size considering the price. Roasted sesame miso ramen came with a side of mortar and pestle where you grind the sesame seeds yourself to add to the ramen which gave that roasted sesame flavor. Aside from that was pretty similar to spicy miso aside from the fact that it was a but lighter. The service was good and relatively quick. Overall the place was ok. Comparing to the other competitors around Boston with Ramen I prefer few other places better. With cost, portion and quality in mind I think it needs some improvement or uniqueness to stand out from other ramen shops around the area. Ok spot for ramen. read more

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Review is for their limited menu. Confusion with ordering process. Staff told us to scan the QR menu to order. When we selected the ramen from their regular menu, we were told only limited menu today. Initially sad but when I found out that a head chef from Ramen Museum was preparing the food, I was thrilled. Yes, he flew all the way from Japan! The wait time to be seated was about 25 mins. You add your info onto the waitlist and you have 5 mins to show up or your name will be removed from the list. $21 for the Paitan ramen was pretty steep. The broth in my opinion, lacked flavor. It was an average chicken broth based noodle soup. The soft boiled egg could use more soy. Ramen was clumpy. Iwanori (rock seaweed) is the star on the limited menu! The taste is more flavorful than regular nori and to my surprise, had a chewy texture. Most nori will turn to mush when you dip in soup but not iwanori. Service was quick and loved the minimalist decor. Most "ramen or Japanese restaurants" have tacky design (the fake cherry blossoms, sumo wrestlers poster etc). The restaurant is in the lower level with a few steps. Also next to paid parking lot. read more

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Very fast service, courteous staff, great flavor and texture of the noodles. I've been here twice now. The first time I got the sesame ramen and the fried chicken. The second time I came during the week when they had the special menu with rishiri kombu chiken paitan and iwanori yaki shoyu ramen. I only wish I lived closer so I could come more frequently! Highly recommend. read more

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The ramen was good, but not sure it is worth the relatively higher price. The service was a bit of a miss. There is a lunch combo for $23 for ramen plus a side of fried chicken or salad. I ordered a combo, but unfortunately the staff forgot about the side, and I finished my ramen quickly, so they ended up cancelling the side. It wasn't busy and there appeared to be plenty of staff, so I'm not sure what happened. I did try the hojicha ice cream, but sadly the hojicha flavor was weak. The shoyu ramen broth was good, not too salty. The portion size is ok, but I needed the egg which is an extra $2. I'll come back if I'm craving ramen and the wait is too long elsewhere. There's a few dining tables in addition to the bar seats, so for the small space, there's a decent amount of seating. read more

This place is kind of hidden and doesn't look much from the outside. The miso sesame ramen was really good but it is a little overpriced and I didn't like I had to mash up the sesame seeds. The food came out super fast and the staff is always really nice. read more

Miraku Boston - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Such a cute little spot for ramen! The staff was super sweet and the setting is intimate, clean, and almost ceremonial in the way the ramen is to be enjoyed. The sesame ramen comes with a side of sesame seed which you grind up before placing in the soup. The bowl itself is a big portion for a reasonable price, too. The broth itself was a rich umami flavor supported but the tender pork slices on top. I'd also recommend adding an egg: they were cooked to perfection with a runny yolk and fully cooked white. The noodles, though, have to be my favorite part of the dish. They were delicious al dente texture with a nice spring to them which held well in the thick soup. Overall, a nice cozy ramen spot on a cold night! read more

Miraku Boston - Miso Sesame Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Another decent ramen addition to the Coolidge corner area! I came in a group of 7 on a Saturday evening for dinner. It wasn't too busy around 6:30-7pm but the line at the host stand got a lot longer after we were seated. I got to try the zangi fried chicken ($10), spicy miso ramen ($20) with egg (+$2), and matcha souffle cheesecake ($10). The fried chicken was brined well. The pieces were juicy throughout and very flavorful! Unfortunately the fried coating was soft and not crunchy or crispy in any way. The dish comes with sauce on the bottom of the bowl but I noticed that even the pieces of chicken on the top were soft. Either way, the flavor was great. The highlights of the spicy miso ramen were the bouncy noodles and rich broth. While there were various toppings in the ramen (chashu, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, ground pork), I barely tasted them. The chashu was tender but its flavor was pretty forgetful, which I was disappointed about. Others at my table got the roasted sesame miso ramen. They said that it was tasty but didn't really notice any difference with the added roasted sesame seeds. We finished the meal with the matcha souffle cheesecake. It had the texture of a light cheesecake. The matcha flavor was strong and the cake was not too sweet. I would come back if I was in the mood for ramen in the Coolidge corner area. The staff were very friendly which was a plus! read more

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This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem in Brookline! I had been wanting to check Miraku out because I had heard good things about the ramen from one of my coworkers. I was overall very impressed by my experience here! We went as a party of three and had not made a reservation but we barely had to wait to get seated at 6 pm. The interior is on the smaller side but it did not feel cramped and the space was nice! I ordered the sesame miso ramen and was blown away by how delicious the broth was. We also ordered the matcha cheesecake and hojicha chiffon cake for dessert and they did not disappoint. To top it all off, one of the staff (who I believe may be the manager) gave us a bowl of edamame on the house as we stuck around for a little bit chatting. I would definitely go back again to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Miraku Boston is one of the newer Ramen spot additions that Brookline has to offer! We waited about an hour for a table to open up for two & honestly the food did not disappoint. The service was amazing & the owner was very kind! What we ordered: -two spicy miso ramen -zangi fried chicken -Hojicha ice cream -Kyoto matcha cheesecake Everything was absolutely delicious! The spicy miso ramen broth was very good, and probably one of my favorite miso broths I've tried in Boston area, so far! The noodles were also nice & bouncy. The zangi fried chicken was different but still, tasty. The sauce at the bottom of the dish reminded me of agedashi tofu & the chicken was fried but wasn't crispy, kind of how the tofu in agedashi tofu is, if that makes sense. The flavors were very good but important to note that this is different than karaage chicken. It was suggested to try the matcha cheesecake with the Hojicha ice cream. I normally am not the biggest fan of Hojicha BUT I cannot lie, the Hojicha ice cream paired really well with the cheesecake! Overall, I really enjoyed our dinner here & would definitely come back again. I highly recommend coming to try Miraku if you have the chance & are in the area. The vibes are great and food is amazing. Parking: there is street parking & parking lot behind Maruichi's market. read more

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Friendly staff and efficient server. Casual spot with tables and bar seating. We ordered the roasted sesame miso which came with a small bowl and mortar to grind up sesame seeds to add on top of the ramen. We both got an egg added to our ramen. The ramen came out fairly quickly and the egg noodles were bouncy. The broth was rich and flavorful. Pretty solid ramen spot in Brookline. read more

Miraku Boston - Roasted sesame miso and egg (addition) - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We absolutely love the ramen at Miraku! The noodles have the right amount of bounce and the broth is deliciously rich (Yaki Shoyu was the best). Getting seated here can sometimes be tough during rush hours, but sitting at the bar can be fun as the staff are courteous and attentive. If you try the matcha beer, your next pee will be green lol read more

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My partner and I got the yaki shoyu ramen, roasted sesame miso ramen, zangi fried chicken, and Kyoto matcha beer - TASTE: 4/5 - the shoyu ramen was the highlight w its super flavorful soy sauce. Despite grinding the sesame seeds w a mortar and pestle, and although the Kyoto matcha beer was very much green lol, both flavors didn't come through as strong as I expected. Given the small menu, would come back to try the spicy miso ramen though TEXTURE: 4/5 - tender noodles and fatty pork PRICE: 3/5 - total came to $74, a little expensive SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - left dinner satisfied SERVICE: 4/5 - arrived outside 5-10min before Miraku opened at 5pm on a Sunday, and we were the second party in line. Doors opened on time and we got seated quickly. Food came 15min after ordering, and the staff was kind ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - minimal and modernized basement space w nice bathrooms too PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot around the corner on John St read more

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I went during the special menu with the chef from Japan and had a fantastic time! We went right at opening and the restaurant was filled within 5 minutes, so highly recommend going at opening. The inside is really small but clean and cozy. The servers are super nice and recommended the fried chicken. We wanted to try the pork belly rice bowl, but it wasn't available during lunch so we'll have to come back to try it! The fried chicken came out so fast and hot. It was really juicy but wish I had some rice with it. I think they have a rice bowl version of it, so I would recommend that too! The ramen itself was so savory and flavorful! The broth was salty in a good way, and the noodles were chewy. The portion size was good, but you can always order more noodles if you want. The special menu had nori from Japan, and it was a nice touch but honestly I probably couldn't tell the difference if they had used American nori. Can't wait to come back for a dinner date! read more

Miraku Boston - Fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Quality ramen that's worth a try. Miraku is elevating the ramen scene in Boston, offering a solid option with high-quality broth, noodles, and toppings. Their Yaki Shoyu ($17), Roasted Sesame Miso ($19), and Spicy Miso ($20) each boast a unique flavor profile. The Roasted Sesame Miso stands out as a particularly unique bowl, not commonly found in other Boston ramen shops. For those dining in groups or with bigger appetites, their decent side dishes serve well as appetizers to complement you bowl of ramen. read more

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Very good ramen place in Brookline! I came with my friends one cold winter evening and the hearty ramen and cozy restaurant warmed us up nicely. The server recommended the fried chicken and it was indeed amazing. It came with a nice sauce and it was so juicy and tender. I got the yaki shoyu which was really good .The ramen tasted rich and umami even though the broth was light. My friends got the sesame miso, which I actually liked more than the yaki shoyu. The noodles themselves were the best part, as they were really chewy and springy. I wish I had more. Service was fast and I appreciated the recommendation. Would love to come back. read more

Strolling down Brookline / Coolidge corner for the evening, we wanted to stop in and try the newish ramen spot that opened up. Popping in with no reservations it was about an hour wait for 2. We decided to go thrifting for a bit and as the nice owner had mentioned he'll try to seat us sooner. Got the call and strolled on back. I must say it's a cute spot, very clean and i liked the ambiance! We sat in the corner table in a little nook which was welcomed. + spicy miso ramen - the broth was yummy, miso, spice, it just melted together well and had a lot of umami flavor. Add whole egg, everything was cooked well and balanced out. Didn't need to add any other seasonings. Plenty of noodles with nice bouncy chew. I did wish there was a couple more pork slices (thinner slices which i actually like, maybe another 2 slices as standard for the dish would be good) lots of ramen joints do 2/3-5 thick cuts. I'd welcome 3 thin slices. Haha just a preference. The fried chicken zangi reminded us of how agedashi tofu my lady mentioned which was spot on. Type of fried chicken styled in the Hokkaido region. Chicken was moist and well cooked, wished it was crispier (not sure if it's supposed to be) but no faults there. Drank some hot green tea, then had hojicha ice cream with green tea cheesecake. Definitely need the combo, without the ice cream i don't think i would have enjoyed it as much. The owner is very personable, staff were great and attentive. If they take too long they always try to make it up to the customer it seems! Great customer service and we thank you for that! Def will be back! Won a customer over! read more

My friend and I visited for dinner while in the neighborhood, and as two people that love ramen, we weren't blown away by Miraku. First of all, their menu is quite small, so keep that in mind especially if you're visiting with someone who has food restrictions/allergies. My friend doesn't eat pork, so there was only one bowl on the menu that she could order. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated but pretty small. We were sat at bar tables, which probably make up half the seating there. The service staff were friendly and attentive too. I was able to try their roasted sesame miso ramen, which seemed highly recommended. I also added an egg, which was served perfectly jammy. The ramen itself was good, with pretty traditional toppings and a reasonable amount of pork, although I wish the meat was more flavorful. The broth itself was very tasty, but for whatever reason left my stomach feeling very uncomfortable after I left. Not sure if it was just overly fatty or rich, but I wasn't expecting that. There are so many other ramen spots in this area, so not sure I'd return any time soon. read more

Miraku Boston - Roasted sesame miso - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This has become my new favorite ramen spot in Boston! The broth was super flavorful, the ramen had the perfect amount of chew to it. It's definitely a bit pricey comparing to other ramen spots in Boston. We both got the spicy miso ramen and added an egg to it. We got the fried chicken as a shared app and thought that was just OK. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm, had to wait 30mins before we got seated. So worth it! We'll definitely be back for the ramen. read more

Miraku Boston - Spicy miso ramen. The egg was $2 extra - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Came here for lunch time (holiday hours) recently and what a great ramen spot! We tried their Roasted Sesame Miso Ramen and their Spicy Miso Ramen and enjoyed the both of them a ton. I particularly like spicy miso ramen and this is definitely one of the better ones. It has a thicker broth and the noodles are al dente. This spot uses a special type of Hokkaido kombu, so it's unique in that aspect, but didn't taste noticeably different. It's a tad salty, but I finished every drop of it! Service was friendly and quick. I'd come back again! read more

Miraku Boston - Roasted Sesame Miso Ramen (before crushing up the sesame and adding) - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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delicious ramen off the main road in coolidge corner! came here for a quick bite right before we went to the theatre to go see sinners and was pleasantly surprised with the food and the speed of the service. definitely felt family run - which if not true, they definitely curated a familiar bond through the waitstaff. had a thoughtfully curated vibe to the place with the placement of items down to the custom bowls. i wanted to bring one home! i really enjoyed my experience and am happy to add this to my repertoire to soup places! read more

Miraku Boston - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Today was a Boston adventure! This ramen place was on the list of ramen meals to check out and it was satisfying! It's located down some stair which isn't accessible for most. We were seated promptly and our food came at a good time~ servers were kind and attentive to empty plates and picked up most of our table which was appreciated. Menu is simple and has 3 different ramens with sides, drinks, and desserts ~ ordered the sesame miso ramen which was simple and savory. I didn't get the idea of the roasted sesame on the side that needs to be added, because I didn't notice too much the flavor change or tasted it in my soup afterwards. The base was delicious! Noodles were soggy and cooked perfectly. Warmed me up and made me feel cozy! My partner had the spicy miso and the base was spicy but nothing too extreme. Probably would be spicy for those who are sensitive to spice. Ordered the chicken and it was good and freshly hot! Interesting place and I would come back if I'm near by~ standard ramen spot~ read more

Delicious food! Their style of fried chicken has a spongy texture which actually soaks up the sauce. Also their ramen broth isn't thick or creamy, it's more on the watery side but has SOOO much umami! You don't feel heavy after eating it which is always a plus! read more

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Very friendly and warm service! This was formerly where Shiki was. It's been updated and very comfortable inside. We were greeted right away when we went in and promptly seated. There were no physical menus, just a QR code on a block to scan. We ordered the Shoyu, Sesame Miso, and Spicy Miso Ramens and both the Zangi and Chashu Dons, basically everything on the menu. Their menu is nut free and clearly lists allergens, which is a bonus for people with allergies. The broth for the ramen was very smooth and rich for all 3 flavors and I loved how the noodles were just the right texture (not too al dente) for me. Portions were decent. I liked the Chashu Don, but not a fan of the Zangi Don (felt that the chicken was a bit undercooked), but the eggs were a nice touch since I didn't add that to the ramen. I do believe they automatically add gratuities to the bill though, but can't double check because my husband did not get a copy of the receipt so we may have ended up paying another tip on top of that? Just double check when paying. Overall nice experience and we would come back! read more

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Such a cute restaurant tucked away at the start of babcock street near coolidge corner. Ambience and workers are super nice, and the broth of the ramen was amazing, as well as the zangi fried chicken fried perfectly. Noodles were chewy and al dente, which was a perfect compliment to the broth. Would definitely recommend checking this out compared to the bustling Ganko Ittetsu a few min away! read more

Miraku Boston - zangi fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We came here on a Friday night at 6:45 and luckily got seated immediately. If you're planning to come here and there's a wait, wait outside the restaurant or they might skip you if there's a table ready and you're not there. The menu is limited to 3 different ramen options, a couple of appetizers, rice and some drinks. It was the first time seeing such a small menu at a ramen shop. The prices were slightly higher than other ramen places around Boston (20$) before adding egg and extras. The food came out pretty quickly. The ramen noodles were thick and chewy. The meat was fatty however I wish there was more of it! The owner was so sweet and checked in on on us personally a couple times. read more

Miraku Boston - Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

One of our favorite ramen shops in the area! Such a cute lowkey shop with casual vibes, so a great place to meet up with friends. It can get quite popular and crowded, but service is quick, so I feel like it's usually worth waiting for. I love their yaki shoyu ramen -- I do like this one a tad more than their sesame miso ramen because I like that yaki shoyu is lighter yet flavorful and doesn't feel as heavy as the sesame miso ramen. I do still like the flavor of the sesame miso ramen -- it just can get a tad heavy the more I have it. The ramen is on the pricier side compared to some other places though. I also enjoy their hojicha chiffon cake and matcha cheesecake. I have friends who prefer the matcha cheesecake more as it has more flavor, but I also like the hojicha chiffon cake because it's light too. (Maybe I just prefer lighter tasting things that still has flavor, so please take that into consideration lol.) All in all, would come back again! read more

Miraku Boston - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A Ramen Revelation! If you are looking for an unforgettable ramen experience, look no further than Miraku Boston. This one of a kind ramen originates from the culinary wonders of Hokkaido's Rishiri Island. Miraku Boston is conveniently located in Coolidge Corner in Brookline. Ambiance and service - the decor is a perfect blend of modern elegance and traditional Japanese minimalism. The friendly staff greets you with impeccable hospitality. Food - the ramen here is nothing short of spectacular. The broth is what brings everything together, crafted with Rishiri kombu (kelp), rich with deep umami flavors. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the chashu toppings added layers of texture and taste! I highly recommend the Roasted Sesame Miso Ramen. By far the best, with its deep, savory umami notes brought together from miso and Rishiri kombu. For appetizers, I also tried their zangi fried chicken. This is by far better than karaage fried chicken. It comes in a tangy, umami laden sauce that takes fried chicken to another level. Overall, Miraku Boston is a must visit for any ramen aficionados and foodies. The authentic flavors, exceptional service and cozy ambiance make it a standout destination. read more

Miraku Boston - Toasted sesame miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I came here for dinner with some friends on a weekday and it wasn't that busy so we were seated immediately. It was a smaller restaurant and it's kind of hidden so I wouldn't have known there was a ramen place if I wasn't looking for it! They have a rather small menu so I assumed it must be good. I tried the roasted sesame ramen and my friends tried the spicy miso ramen. The broth was flavorful but I thought it was a little too salty for me. I like how I can grind the roasted sesame seeds myself and add it to the ramen but I didn't think it added much flavor to it. We also got the fried chicken side dish and it only had a few pieces of chicken with some sauce at the bottom and garnished with some scallions, the chicken was moist which I liked but it was lacking a bit of flavor. For dessert, we got the hojicha chiffon cake which was disappointing, you can barely taste the hojicha and it was really dry. It is a bit more on a pricey side as well. I don't think I would come here again for ramen. read more

Miraku Boston - Hojicha chiffon cake - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Soooooooooo good. Without a doubt some of the top ramen I've had in Boston, might just be the best. We tried the shoyu and the sesame miso. Both had super flavorful and balanced broth, perfectly bouncy noodles and tender pork. Even the bamboo shoots were delish, and I normally don't vibe with those. The zangi fried chicken was fantastic as well. It's paired with a sort of lightly sweet soy vinegar sauce which was top tier. Service was very friendly and quick. I'm drooling about this meal writing this review. Definitely give them a try, I will absolutely be back! read more

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