When I tried the tsukumen, it tasted like heaven!…read more However, the fried baby octopus was a little spicy and the fried chicken karrage was deep fried. But it was yummy! I like it.

Super duper ramen. It still holds up and the crowded space…read moreaffirms it Had the spicy vegetarian ramen. A meal unto itself, though the menu was deep. And, as a curiosity next door, endless options of eyebrows....

What can I say, authenticity at its finest for this very limited seat establishment. We loved it!…read moreThe house ramen and two spicy Tonkotsu ramens were all perfectly prepared. The pork was very tender and did Not have that butane flavored char! Very important I despise when they hit it with those portable flame throwers to get color on the pork, it harms the flavor of the whole plate of ramen, broth and all! The egg yolk was perfectly soft, the noodles were done with the proper amount of chewy tenderness. ZERO CORN is a must for Tonkotsu ramen because corn takes over the flavor of the broth! Corn is to dominate a flavor. Also plenty of chopped scallions and the wood ear mushrooms are julienne! Finally the way I had them in Kagoshima. I just find the wood ear mushroom to be very difficult to chew texture wise when they are left whole of rough chopped. A+ Ramen! I also ordered a small $6.00 bowl of thinly sliced slightly sweet sukiyaki style beef (gyu don) over rice. I ended up ordering two more to go. What a deliciously tender morsel this appetizer was. Along with a matching bowl of crispy chicken over rice, basically chicken Karage over rice, again, for six bucks, it was a delicious no brainer. The staff were sweet and attentive, as busy as they were handling foot traffic and probably twice as many door dash orders it was all very coordinated chaos. At any given time there were consistently 6 to 8 orders ready for pickup on the take out counter the entire time I was there. So they are moving product big time. So worth the drive Im glad I stumbled upon this spot with the help of yelp. Next time I will take pictures sorry.

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

We know this restaurant from living in Japan and had eaten at their Shibuya store as well as the…read moreone in Bellevue, WA so it was an easy decision to try their shop in Allston. Located a short hop from Harvard Business School, we chose this store over the Harvard Square as it has later hours (open until 10 pm.) The shop is a bit down in the mouth; we would suggest a reset on the interior which is brightly lit but showing considerable signs of wear and tear. Our server greeted us with a bright smile and she provided superb service throughout our visit. We started with the karaage which was nicely breaded and well seasoned - ten pieces fried crispy on the outside with moist chicken inside. The star here is ramen, of course and all of the choices feature a tonkotsu base. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Toroniku Ramen - one with a shio broth and the other with shoyu. The shoyu had a shake of hondashi which gave it a more traditional taste profile. Toroniku is particulalry delectable and not easy to find. Tender slices of cheek meat sat atop perfectly al dente noodles. We included side orders of additional toroniku and aji tama. The aji tama was done to perfection - that ideal spot between soft and hard boiled yolk. We highly recommend this shop for the quality of the ramen. We marked it down only because the interior needs a face lift. Not sure if one needs a reservation as we arrived at 9 pm and were seated immediately. For those who embrace the quest for impeccablly prepared ramen we highly recommend the Itami Juzo's classic, Tampopo. If you understand Tampopo then you will grasp the significance of well crafted ramen to the Japanese soul.

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.

Loved the Thai tea and yellow curry with shrimp! It's a sweet coconut curry and just spicy enough…read morefor me! The service was good and fast and the food came out piping hot. The music they were playing also had great energy and I loved it.

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.

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.

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.

This spot has a cool, underground vibe that makes it feel a little hidden and unique. The service…read moreis impressively quick -- you're in and out without much wait. The food is decent, but compared to other sushi restaurants I've tried, there are definitely higher-quality options. The Bruins Fire Maki (pictured below) was visually striking and definitely brought the heat -- something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to spicy food.

Came to get naengmyeon on a hot summer day. On a weekday at noon the place was empty, no wait…read more Service was quick and polite but not friendly. The staff even seemed surprised when I said thank you and commented that the food was delicious. The banchan that came with the meal was sadly mediocre. The naengmyeon itself was delicious. Perfectly chewy buckwheat noodles with shredded cucumber and slices of beef/radish. The broth was okay -- not the best I've had for naengmyeon but satisfactory. I paid around $25 with tax and tip, which seemed pricy.

Good! Would go back, wasn't super blown away, authentic but limited. Grill was closed an hour…read morebefore close so we couldn't get a handful of stuff we wanted, but service was delightful and kind. Large space inside, casual dining ambiance. Kind staff!

Four words: spicy cold niku udon. The signature is also good!…read more I've been a fan of Yume ever since I found out about it when I went to Tufts for college. It was the Asian-American community's go-to spot for dine-in, take-out, or both! This was back when they had their location in the Lesley University food court too - people would be lining up for 30+ minutes to get a coveted seat at one of their humble seats. I look fondly on when they would yell "perfect" whenever I finished my bowl, praising how I slurped every freshly cut udon noodle and devoured every ounce of broth or crispy tempura bit they put in there. The new location is just a few stores down, still in/out of the Lesley University mall area. It has a nice ambiance and feels less cramped. While I miss the "perfect" yelling, the flavor still tastes just as good even if it's gotten an insane amount of hype since then. Would highly recommend ordering takeout if you're in a rush - they do it very efficiently, both at the original Cambridge location and the new Seaport location too. I'm so happy for all of their success!

On Thursday around 2:30pm, we came and got greeted and seated quickly (no line!)…read more Just to preface, I know they're best known for their cold udon, but fall is starting and I really wanted to have broth! So, I ordered the spicy hot Niki udon and my bf ordered the hot Niki udon. The spicy one was good. I know the bowl looks red and scary but I promise it's not actually that spicy- just enough for a little kick. Broth was flavorful and has good balance of savory/spicey/just a bit of sweetness. However, my bf's non-spicy wasn't as good. The broth was weirdly a little too sweet? It also kinda reminds me of a curry broth which we weren't expecting. He wasn't happy with his broth and preferred my spicy broth. Besides the broth, the actual items in the soup were delicious. The noodles are very thick, slightly bouncy (but not as bouncy as I prefer) and taste fresh. They give you a good portion of beef which is tender. There are probably like 2 tbsp of green onions which was amazing bc I love green onion! And the green onions weren't spicy, just fresh. I think what really leveled the bowl up was the pieces of tempura which added a nice texture. I actually finished my whole bowl and didn't need a takeout container which rarely happens. So each bowl is enough for like one serving (do not share!). There is an open kitchen type situation so I could kind of peak over the counter and see the chefs. They played music on a volume louder than average, but there were good songs. Overall, I would not recommend the hot Niki udon but the spicy Niki udon is great. I do want to try their infamous cold udon which is broth-less. Service was quick and staff were very nice.

Server was friendly & gave suggestions on what to eat. They were out of one drink that I wanted but…read morenot a big deal at all. Food came out hot & portions were large. When something is stated to be spicy on the menu it definitely means spicy. Great location for people watching but will need to find street parking that you pay for. Has a kids menu which is always a plus!

Mecha has become one of my favorite restaurants to visit when going to Boston . The pork belly bao…read morebuns are light and fluffy while having a delicious pork belly. The tuna and salmon roll are seasoned perfectly and take about three bites . The ramens have the perfect noodle texture and is bursting with flavor . The soy egg is always jammy and the brisket is soft and melts in your mouth. The service and drinks are top notch and the restaurant has a great energy to it. Would recommend to anyone and would go again and again !

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.