Gosh I love this place. While I like restaurants with upscale atmospheres and highly attentive…read moreservice as much as the next guy, the food is the real draw here. Cozy all around. Fun fact (that I have not thoroughly fact checked): Brookline has more ramen spots than Dunkin Donuts. And this is the best one!!

Ganko ittetsu ramen is a small, no frills but cute space! The table seating space is quite limited…read morewhich I think can cause the long lines but they have you order ahead which I think helps with the wait times and turn over is pretty quick. They have a few different type of ramen, so you have some options for which suit your palate. The noodles were perfectly bouncy, not over done. The Chasu pork was flavorful and tender, The broth was rich and velvety but a touch on the salty side for me, adding a squeeze of lemon balanced it out nicely. Overall it was great and will definitely be coming back.

So , I think I am a Ramen fan, I wasn't sure if it was going to me delicious however I was…read moreintroduced to this dish and love it my go to for something warm during this mixed season where the spring isn't sure it's showing up

Absolutely delicious ramen! So happy we found this place while in the area for a concert. Fast and…read morefriendly service at hole in the wall (or should I say hole in the grocery store). I would drive all the way back to eat the spicy miso ramen again. Only a few small tables but fast turnover.

This has to be my top 2 ramen shops! The broth was so rich yet not too salty, perfect balance. The…read moreramen noodles are perfectly chewy. I also loved their appetizers! Best of all, they have an app so I can rack up points for perks! Students can even get up to 20% off! The service was excellent and ambiance minimalist and clean.

I finally had the chance to try the delicious ramen here, and it did not disappoint! The karamiso…read morewas perfectly flavored and had that warming up the bones feeling after a long winter day. I ordered takeout and the staff were very welcoming and pleasant. As mentioned, this location seems less busy than the others in Boston and I am looking forward to coming back!

Went to Soup Shack with some friends because I was craving ramen and this place did not disappoint…read more Everything was so flavorful, fresh and comforting. Such a good spot for a cozy filling meal. STEAMED CHICKEN GYOZA Soft tender and packed with a juicy chicken filling. The wrapper had the perfect bite and dipping it in the ginger sauce made it even better. A great starter. FRIED PORK GYOZA Crispy outside juicy inside and so flavorful. The pork filling was seasoned well and the crunch made each bite so satisfying. These were gone instantly. DAC BIET A rich beef broth loaded with rare steak brisket tripe tendon and meatballs. So much flavor and such a generous portion. Comforting, savory and the kind of bowl that warms you instantly. MI WONTON Light clean and comforting. The wontons were stuffed generously and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. A great balance to the richer bowls we ordered. SPICY MISO BEEF STEW This was incredible. Spicy miso broth with tender slow cooked beef and all the toppings. The spice level actually enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. Deep savory and so satisfying. TAN TAN MEN One of my favorites. Spicy creamy broth with ground pork bok choy and bean sprouts layered over chewy noodles. Rich bold and full of flavor in every bite. We also added marinated soft boiled eggs to our ramen and they were perfect. Soft jammy and full of flavor. Highly recommend adding one to any bowl. Overall Soup Shack really hit my craving. Everything tasted fresh portions were generous and the spicy bowls had so much depth. Loved this visit and will definitely be back.

A solid spot for asian food in Brookline! I had the beef pho and it was very satisfying.read more

Yukiya Ramen is a new, small Japanese ramen restaurant in Allston, Brighton. It is located on…read moreHarvard Street. There are very few ramen restaurants in Allston, so Yukiya is a welcomed addition. I wasn't expecting to be blown away but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the ramen was as well as the curry chicken Don. The takoyaki was delicious, on point. The chicken karaage was lightly battered. I wish it came with a little mayo dipping sauce. For entree, my son had the chicken curry don. The curry was delicious. My husband ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and I order the chicken shio ramen. I usually go for the heavy tonkotsu ramens when I dine out at ramen places but was craving a light broth this time. The chicken shio was very tasty and I actually enjoyed it more than my husband's spicy tonkotsu. The noodles were cooked perfectly how I liked it. Overall, very small restaurant. Not recommended for large groups but perfect for small families or group of four or less. I highly recommend giving them a try. See my pictures!

For the price point compared the other ramens in Boston, this really is not a bad option! Quality…read morewise, it's not my favorite ramen spot in town, but for $14.50 to $16, the ramen noodles and broth are tasty, but I really liked the chashu meat the most! Their donburi options are pretty solid too. Our favorite was the chicken don -- our friend got a LOT of kaarage chicken for the price! Service was quick and ambiance is very casual. Decent spot to casually chill at with friends.

Always wanted to try this spot and so glad I did! They give u miso soup for free to start and the…read moreservice is amazing. Korean food and sushi is sooo good! A cute mom and pop spot for cute vibes

Great mom/pop restaurant. Food was excellent, a staple in the community! I got the hamachi kama,…read morewings, and a few rolls. All were very tasty.

Came here after Disney on Ice. It felt like they were understaffed but they still gave great…read moreservice. Staff were still friendly although overwhelmed. Noticed the guy was helping serve and grilling at the same time. The boiled pork belly platter is a good sharing platter and was good. Had the baby and toddler with me so couldn't enjoy it as much so took it to go. The soup was good and loved that I got to salt to my taste.

We used to absolutely love this place, but our most recent visit was so disappointing. Not sure…read morewhat's happened over the years but the portions & quality got significantly lower while the prices got much higher. $33 for a combo with such tiny portions is insane. Not to mention our meat was overcooked to the point of being tough to chew. The Soulongtang broth was nice and rich but they barely gave any glass noodles. Banchan was bland. Overall, very sad to see their current quality because in the past they used to be one of the best in Allston.

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.

The hot niku beef udon had such a deep, rich, umami broth that was unforgettable. The spice that…read morecame through was a hint of Szechuan-mala which I really enjoyed. Udon noodles are made in-house and cooked very well, not overcooked and perfect chew. Ordered two bowls and the bill total was $47, quite steep but haven't found a comparable udon restaurant yet! This is their second location and it's quite small and their line forms outside. Definitely planning for a future visit to try their cold udon option!

Great ambiance, food and service. Prices were pretty good and food was fantastic!! Love the seats…read moreat the bar. Definitely recommend the pork bao bun, salmon sushi roles, poutine and classic ramen:)

Busy casual dining Resturant but worth the wait. Enjoyed the wings, soups and veggies. My tequila…read moredrink was perfect. Staff friendly and accommodating. We will go back! Denise Patnod Cambridge

One of the few spots in Boston that has korean potato salad!! The kimchi was sweet and not spicy at…read moreall, despite the peppers. Small space and menu and it takes some time to get seated. Initially the spicy squid and pork wasn't spicy to me because the sauce was settling at the bottom so mix that up well for a medium kick! The pork has inconsistent sizes but all fatty cuts like pork belly. I'd like to try other dishes and take some more slightly chunky potato salad home again

Hearty and comforting food! We came on a Tuesday night and service was quick and attentive…read more Portions are great for sharing and I enjoyed everything we ate. - Gamjatang was very good. The meat was fall off the bone, soup wasn't spicy, and the portion is perfect! We couldn't finish it between three people (keep in mind we did order other dishes) - Spicy Cheese Jokbal: wow I've never had stir fried trotters and I'm so glad we got it! If you're a fan of the gelatinous Jokbal and want more flavor, this is the dish to order. I couldn't stop eating it lol. - Mul Naeng Myun was so refreshing and balanced out our meal perfectly. Only good things to say! Would definitely come back and eat again.