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.

A small space inside an old arcade building, Ganko is always packed so come during an off time…read more We visited at 2:30pm on a Thursday and saw that only a few tables were taken up. There were plenty of other open tables and no one else around. I came early and tried to get a table first for my party of 3 but was turned away saying the whole party needed to be there. Completely understandable if the restaurant was packed and there were people waiting. The person I spoke to was also a bit dismissive so I ended up just waiting around for my party to arrive. We did get a table after another person in my party arrived and spoke to another staff who made it a point to say they don't usually do this and acted like it was a favor to us(?). We appreciated the gesture especially since we were one of 3 parties in the whole restaurant so they really went out of their way to accommodate us - how nice. The karaage came in 4 big pieces so I'd recommend ordering more if you're sharing. The shoyu ramen was extremely rich and fatty. Texture of noodles were great but soup was a bit too fatty and greasy for my liking. Food was okay and service could definitely use a lot of improvements.

We visited Ochi Sushi & Ramen on a Thursday around 5/6pm and the establishment was practically…read moreempty besides 2 other patrons at the bar. Location is great, there were able 2 employees working the front. Not really sociable with us but very chatty with each other. Pricing is a bit on the higher end for the quality for sure, out of 7 dishes between a group of 4 and 2 were for sure pre-made items only 2 dishes were ok. As for the food itself, I can say it's more on a "cleaner" side vs the extra flavor and oily texture you'd get from a fast food chain. The ramen broth was subtle, the noodle perfect, but the flavor wasn't there. The Chef special roll was way over priced for what you get, especially only having 1 piece being the best out of the "assorted" fish. The hibachi wasn't good in my opinion, good portion though. Would not order that again. The chicken teriyaki flavor was great, chicken texture was more like grilled on a pan vs over flame. Loved the veggies though. The gyoza and takoyaki were good as well as the strawberry mochi icecream. Wish they were more friendly though, making us feel like we were inconvenient for them was a major turn off.

Ochi is an excellent example of a high quality, local Japanese restaurant and bar. It's not…read morecomparable to authentic Tokyo, NY, LA, or Boston, so it doesn't warrant 5 stars globally, but it does deserve 5-stars for a dependable, flavorful suburban Japanese eatery. The food quality is above average, the execution is high, and the service is attentive. The space is clean and efficient, but lacks warmth. We visited the day after a large 1-2 foot snowstorm, and Ochi was one of the only restaurants open in town. I've eaten at Ochi 4x since it opened in 2023, although there's a lot more to explore on its expansive and prolific menu. On this visit, we tried a Tuna Poke Bowl, a Salmon Pome Bowl, a Katsu Ramen, a Mango Salad, and a Mochi desert. Regarding the Tuna Poke Bowl, Ochi took the liberty of substituting more expensive fatty tuna (Toro), for regular tuna (Maguro), a generous and appreciated gift as a thanks for dining on a very slow night due to the storm. Hence, I would recommend everything we tried: the Mango Salad, any of the Sushi, Sashimi and Maki choices, the Poke bowls and Ramen (especially the Spicy Miso Ramen, the chicken Katsu Ramen, and any of the traditional pork or beef Ramen choices). In addition, the deserts are especially worth trying, and are all well orchestrated. You can't really go wrong at Ochi.

A solid casual ramen spot! Lots of flavor, large portions, and friendly staff working. It's pretty…read moresmall inside but that makes it feel more homey and warm inside. We came for dinner and it wasn't busy inside. Our food came out quick! We got the Karaage chicken appetizer which was a little more chewy than I had hoped but it was still tasty -- especially with that dipping sauce it came with! For ramen, we all ordered something different and were all happy with our orders.

A generous bowl of ramen filled with the usual suspects. It was Monday so most other ramen shops…read moreare closed. No complaints. We had the spicy miso and the shoyo broth. We left with full bellies and a smile

AMAZING. First time here and we will be back. Their miso ramen is incredible and staff is…read morepersonable and kind! Didn't even take pictures because we ate all the food so quick. Great ramen, great small bites, great cocktails

Cute spot out in Newton, usually pretty busy and they've been around for quite some time so overall…read morethey are doing something right! We had about a 20-30 min wait for a table and explored the area and shops on the block while we waited. When we got seated we cruised the menu and ordered the following: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - our order came with crispy chicken however lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked and dry. - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - the BEST appetizer we ordered, needed a pinch of salt, but flavor wise with the bonito flakes and sauce it was a hit! - green papaya salad this needed more seasoning, mortared herbs and chilis maybe tomatoes and garlic. Pass next time. RAMEN - miso ramen for the kiddo and she enjoyed it. She can't eat spicy so this was a very mild ramen. Didn't think the miso flavor came thru but she enjoyed it. - spicy miso ramen the lady got this one and i tried a some, the broth was lacking a bit of depth today. It's not spicy so normally I'd say even the non-spicy crowd probably would be able to handle it. The broth just tasted more watery was looking for the punch of flavor. Now the noodles were chewy and had great bounce to them, the char siu pork cuts were tender and melt in your mouth! - chef's ultra ramen - this broth definitely was the better broth out of all the ramens in my opinion with plenty of proteins and more depth of flavor, umami, smokiness, smelled great too. - spicy tan tan the brother got this one, it's typically what i would normally go for, he enjoyed it, not too spicy either, could use some more crunchy garlic with the chili oil. Overall would come back to give it another go, perhaps the heavy dinner rush some things got lost in the cooking on certain dishes.

Mmm. This is great food…read more I like the tako yaki and the yaki udon. It tastes so delicious. If I want takeout from Sushinoya again, I want something different.

Got takeout on a weekday night. Food was ready for pickup in 20 minutes. Rolls tasted great -…read morefresh, thin rice, nice flavor. Will order again!

I just love this place…read more Food is great, ambiance as well. No complaints. The service is nice and the flavors are great here. The bar offers colorful faux alcoholic drinks at $8 too for the kids and folks looking not to consume booze. I just adore the curry and the pad Thai.

Little Spoon is a Thai restaurant tucked into a corner of Main Street in Needham with a cozy,…read morewelcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to settle into for a relaxed dinner. We walked into a space with a cute, unique quality to it, and the menu covers a wide range of Thai dishes including ramen, curries, noodles, and rice dishes, which gives a table with different preferences plenty of directions to go. The pad see ew and basil fried rice are both solid orders that cover familiar ground competently. The noodles on the pad see ew had decent wok character and the basil fried rice was well seasoned and aromatic, though neither dish pushed beyond what you would expect from a good neighborhood Thai spot. The mango sticky rice is a satisfying finish and the sticky rice texture was on point, though the mango itself can vary depending on the season. The Thai tea is well made and a natural complement to the spicier dishes on the table. Across everything we ordered, the food was consistently good without being particularly memorable, landing in that comfortable range where you leave satisfied but not necessarily thinking about it the next day. For a weeknight dinner close to home it works well and the portion sizes are reasonable for the price. The menu is large enough that there is probably a higher ceiling to explore on return visits with some of the more distinctive options like the khao soi, tamarind wings, or crispy duck. Service and pickup accuracy have been inconsistent based on different visits, so dining in tends to produce a smoother experience than ordering out. As a neighborhood Thai option in Needham, it fills the gap well enough.

Gari is the best! The food and the servers are amazing! My kids absolutely love going here. They…read morelove the spam musubi. Lisa is the best!

This place seriously needs to fix their staffing issue. They can't handle a rush and waste the…read morecustomers time

This was surprisingly really good. Originally I'd been staying away from this place because usually…read morea restaurant with multiple different types of cuisines can't do any particular one very well, but this was so so so so good! My wife originally tried the Pho Mala which had a perfect pho taste AND a perfect mala taste. And though we originally were skeptical at those flavors working together, it worked wonderfully, so I had to come back and try the wonton noodle soup. I was not disappointed. Mi Wonton ($15.95) - The chicken broth on this was delicate and lovely - very homey and the perfect comfort dish. The roast pork was flavorful, and the wontons were plentiful and packed full of pork and shrimp. The noodles were perfectly chewy and bouncy, and the veggies rounded it out really nicely. I love wonton noodle soup, so I'll definitely be back!

We ordered pork buns and ramen. The pork buns melt in your mouth. The ramen portion size is large…read moreand full of flavor. Made me want to eat ramen for a week straight. Although small, we were seated quickly and service is fast. They were very friendly and interacted a lot with my toddler.

Went to Yama Japanese restaurant for the third time for lunch. Usually, we just have the shrimp…read moretempura Bento box. Since we left New Jersey, we have been unable to find a Japanese restaurant that had sukiyaki Yama had a good sukiyaki. The only criticism I have is that the meat could have been more tender. There was tofu, vegetables and noodles. The broth was delicious. The sukiyaki came with a salad and rice

This has been my family's go-to spot for sushi takeout in Wellesley for years!!! The owners are so…read moresweet and recognize us by now. It's also a great experience dining in. Sushi is always fresh and tastes delicious, especially the salmon. Some of our favorite rolls are the Red Sox roll, porcupine roll, Celtics roll, and Jodie roll. They have a great lunch deal too!

The Great Wok in Wellesley is true to its heritage with links to Joyce Chen. Stopped by for lunch…read more It is simply some of the best Chinese food outside of Boston. Service was attentive and fast. The pan fried dumplings are perfect. Crispy, fresh dough with a tender, flavorful pork filling that is juicy good. Hunan chicken was beautiful with tender meat, fresh vegetables. The best quality pork fried rice in the area. Quality pieces of pork and plentiful veggies. Just looks beautiful as well! Check out pics!

Stopped in for dinner. I ordered a bbq rib appetizer and the garlic ginger scallops entree…read more The owner or manager offered an invite house sample of shrimp shumai and some crab Rangoons . Both were very good . The ribs were very good , but only 5 ribs. The entree was ok , but forgot the garlic dishes always have peppers and not a fan when not sauteed peppers. All in all it was a good meal and pleasant staff and nice on the house offerings. I would now order the shrimp shumai in a heart beat. 4.00 extra for a small bowl of white rice was steep add on .