First get the spicy sauce, it was so flavorful. Their noodles were delicious and packed with flavor. We came toward the end of the night so not too many people but the music was fun and the service was great. I would definitely recommend checking them out if you are around! read more

Ruckus - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Broth lacked depth and was way too salty. It didn't have that meaty flavor you'd expect if it has been simmered for 24 hours as they had claimed. The pieces of pork belly were too thick of a cut so they weren't as soft as they could've been. I thought the ginger would be nice but in reality it threw me off since it's such a strong flavor. The noodles were a bit chewier and denser than what I'm used to especially for ramen. Service was good but that might be because I was the only one after a family had left. They gave water before I had ordered which was nice. There is a kitchen appreciation fee but if you'd prefer they take if they will. read more

Ruckus - SPICY TORI MISO RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Feel like I discovered a hidden gem in Chinatown here. The chef makes everything from scratch, including the noodles in the ramen and the shell of the dumplings . This place was empty all night long and for no good reason. I didn't want to leave a review because I want to have this place all to myself but I wanted to support this criminally underrated restaurant. I was a regular at Gourmet Dumpling House and very glad to have found this option. Quite possibly the best dumpling in Chinatown and there are some damn good ones out there. read more

Ruckus - Dumplings made from scratch. - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Prettttyyy good! The first time I went for some reason was a little better than the second. Not sure if they changed the ramen recipe up. However I like the thick noodles, and the service there is always really nice. Can always count on getting a seat immediately. read more

Ruckus - Tori Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The taste of the ramen was not too flavorful but decent portion size. We went on a weekday night and there were plenty of seating. If you're really into ramen, this place is probably not what you're looking for. Service was timely. They gave you a lot of time to look at their menu. It was a chill spot with bar seating as well as normal seating. Nothing too memorable about the interior. read more

Ruckus - Pumpkin ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

TLDR: samurai champloo inspired decor with hit or miss ramen. The inside has a cool vibe with graffiti style artwork and hip hop music playing. A bunch of bar style seating that probably isn't good for groups at more busy times. I got the shoryuken ramen which was only ok. It had his weird Chinese herbal taste to it that I didn't like. The noodles were done perfectly and the soy hard boiled was good but everything else kind of meh. I also tried their chicken ramen which was delicious and creamy. I think the shoryuken has a place for a certain subset of people but not for me. Definitely try the chicken ramen when you're here and enjoy the cool insi read more

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Sometimes fusion works, sometimes it doesn't. Here, both results exist. If I just had a spicy miso lit, I would have been massively disappointed. The broth was too spicy, while the ground pork proved to be ineffective. The extra order of chashu was not my style either. It's not pork belly but more of a marinated pork neck, which didn't really do it for me with ramen. Get me a bowl of white rice and some sauteed pea-pod stems...and maybe I can dig it. I was neutral-positive to the shoryuken ramen. While I can appreciate the Chinese elements to the ramen, it ultimately didn't fit me. The redeeming element for both was that the noodles were quite good, with a nice bite to them. However, what saved this place for me were the onigiri starter and the tori paitan ramen. The onigiri looked elegant and colorful The blow torching of the rice was neat and the savory filling inside was plentiful, which was spicy beef. The tori paitan was fantastic. I enjoyed the chicken-based broth thoroughly as it wasn't too thick or thin. The fried chicken strips and chicken chicharron were crispy and proved to be a nice contrast to the un-crispy elements in the noodles. The heirloom cauliflower was a colorful touch and was lightly cooked before serving. It didn't taste raw yet it wasn't soggy. The execution of the egg was acceptable. Yes, the ramen is a bit pricey here but portions seem to be on the higher end. Like a lot of fusion places, you'll find your hits and misses here. Just hope for the restaurant's sake, people find more hits first. read more

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After COVID Ruckus reopened and I was extremely happy. I started going once a month , the ramen was sooo yummy. As time went on and management changed and the chefs, boy did the quality go down the drain. I order the same dish all the time and it started tasting different and not in a good way. I went 3/23/2023 and was extremely disappointed. The host/waiter was new and he wasn't friendly. I ordered the same dish after taking a hiatus for a few months with my best friend. Needless to say the broth was lacking flavor and had a weird taste to it. We both woke up the next day with the runs! I will not be returning again. I will now start going to the ramen place across the street. read more

Ruckus - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick service type place where you order and pay up at register, grab a number and sit where you like. Like most quick ramen places, the seating is mostly barlike. Clean modern place with upbeat atmosphere and nice décor. The Dope Yolk (2/5) - the marinated duck egg was good with the rice but the uni didn't taste fresh. The seasoned rice and chausage crisps were good mixed together but overall this app didn't really wow me. Black garlic mazemen (2/5) - This sounded super interesting on the menu (grilled lamb leg, roasted Brussel sprouts, fried eggplant, mushroom, soy egg) but fell short in terms of flavor. The lamb was sliced and was flavorful, easy to chew and not too much gaminess. The fried eggplant was on point and so was the Brussel sprouts that were charred to my liking. The biggest thing that didn't ring with me was the soup base. It tasted off and didn't have any depth of flavor. It was bland and disappointing. read more

Ruckus - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Taking my tastebuds to whole new heights, Ruckus offers a modern twist on Japanese cuisines that has totally changed the game for me. Each dish they've curated correlates with the ambiance excellently here. You're basically sitting in a present-day ramen spot with hip figurines and portraits in a fun-filled, vibrant-colored room with an open kitchen. Love it. Hamachi Crudo- The cut and color alone of the yellowtail were impressive. The condiments added were red curry crab vinaigrette, crispy garlic, freshly squeezed lime and cilantro to top it off. A perfect starter dish packed with flavors. Fried Pork Belly Onigiri- A crispy crusted rice ball wrapped with a thin strip of dried seaweed, dressed with pickled onion, chili mayo, micro shiso, and hijiki. A very savory and crunchy snack. Dope Yolk- You're presented a bowl with seasoned rice that's been fried on the edges, marinated duck egg yolk, uni, tobiko, chausage crispy and green onion strings. After mixing everything together and trying out the first bite, oh it's the creme de la creme. Overall Service: Absolutely amazing from beginning to end. The host was very inviting and the chef was engaging and personable. I'll definitely have to come back to try out their ramen next time. read more

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Had lunch here yesterday, cute place, the waiter was nice and attentive. The food was really good will definitely be back for more. The Spicy Tori Miso Ramen was to die for the broth was so rich and the pork belly falls apart and is super juicy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a tasty quick bite to eat! read more

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Ruckus is a smidge pricier than a few other ramen places. Since it's an order and then seat yourself establishment very casual, you save tipping on a server. The hostess is very nice and she walked us through the process and after you order you get a little number stand that you put on your table so one of the chef knows where to bring your ramen to. The one we had came back to check up on us a little into our meal to make sure we were enjoying the ramen and then came to grab the trays when we finished. I think I saw the owner cooking up the ramen in boiling water. It's packed with non-asians, I was the only one there today! I got the miso lit and it was pretty decent, at the end it does get very salty. There's like minced pork and not chau siu in it...The spicy comes from the chili oil that is plopped on top of the ramen...my friend got the shoryuken ramen and that was fine, the broth was decent. I didn't leave overstuffed so maybe they need to provide a little bit more noodles as I would think the guys who come will leave hungry? They have free tap water in the back now! All in all I'd come back if I'm craving ramen but it's not something I would travel far for. I wish they still had the duck ramen I saw a pic of on here..I would love to try that! read more

The best is the dope yolk but never come back again because the ramen and udon soupbase is so salty and deep flavor. Make me keep drinking water. Came here on friday for lunch, the place was empty. read more

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Came here for a late night meal. Staff was friendly and helpful. We grabbed a few items. The Tokyo style ramen, dope yolk , & crispy heirloom potato. All was pretty good. The ramen was hearty and the pork belly was crispy. Dope yolk was a different.all the texture just went together. All they have a decent food. I would be back read more

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Not good and overpriced. I ordered a take out since it was difficult to find a parking spot in Chinatown. Originally thought this was a very good ramen restaurant according to Newsweek. Very disappointed! read more

Ruckus - Spicy Tori Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went here once after ice skating at night in Boston and the vibe there is just so chill. It's just my personal preference but I like their neon lights inside of the restaurant. We ordered The Dope Yolk as a starter and I've never really had Japanese cuisine before and I tend to not stray away from the regular crab and shrimp seafood, so I was hesitant to try it because there was uni in it. But it was actually pretty good, reminded me of eating rice with soy sauce but fancier. I personally ordered the Miso Lit Ramen with pork belly and the broth was the noodles had such a next texture to it. Don't get me started on the pork belly. The outside was so crispy but the fat just melted into my mouth. The egg however was not really to my taste, very salty, but if that's what you like then you should eat here. read more

Ruckus - Miso Lit Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had the Miso Lit Ramen, and tbh the cheesy name should have tipped me off. As you can see, I had less than half of it. The ground pork made the broth fatty-tasting and heavy -- not in a good, several-hour-broth kind of way, it was like I was sipping fat -- and it had little to no kick despite being labeled as spicy. It seemed like my friend had slightly better luck with her Tokyo Style Ramen, but we agreed this place wasn't worth coming back to anytime soon. Overall, this place was an unsatisfying bummer, though I hope they improve. read more

Ruckus - Miso Lit Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cool atmosphere, I walked in and the hostess was very nice and friendly. I ordered the dope yolk and the salmon poke bowl. I was super excited about both of these and was pretty impressed by the portion of the poke bowl! It was flavorful and the green onions added a nice green freshness to the dish. Super disappointed when I realized that the dope yolk was missing the uni... I didn't realize until I left and was about to write this review, when i saw other pics of it. It was small portion of rice, egg yolk and tobiko. Super upsetting and don't know if they left out the uni on accident and feel like that is a crucial and rather important ingredient to leave out. Just kinda super irritated already left and paid. Just called - and they said they ran out of uni, that's why there wasn't any in my bowl. Well, if they knew they were out of the most expensive ingredient in the dish, they SHOULD have let me know when i ordered so i would have probably ordered something else and get that next time. Honestly, feel super gyped and hope they will give me extra uni next time i come in. Will update this review if this actually happens... read more

Ruckus - The Dope Yolk WITH NO UNI....... disappointing. - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is possibly the worst ramen I've ever had in Boston. Many things about their dishes are puzzling, most significantly, why do they put the fried chicken inside the ramen broth? What does that accomplish besides making it soggy? The broth appears to be soy based but lacks flavor. The noodles are too soft for my taste. Overall, a very weird experience of fusion gone bad. Surprised about this since Shojo (their parent restaurant) is pretty good. read more

Ruckus - Ramen with extra egg and fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My husband and I were immediately greeted as we walked into Ruckus. We were each given a menu and told that we could sit wherever we wanted. When you are ready to order, you head up to the cashier. After the ordered is taken, payment is also expected. I must say that I love my traditional Japanese ramen shops with the traditional broths so it was very difficult for me to rate Ruckus. I wouldn't say that I wasn't already prevued to the non-traditional menu. With low expectations, I could only ask myself one question when writing this review, which is, is it tasty? For appetizer, I ordered the salmon larb appetizer. Larb is a Thai style kind of ceviche/salad. Traditionally Thai larb would consist of a cooked protein, either ground chicken or beef, that is tossed with diced cucumbers, chili, mint leaves, cilantros, shallots or red onion. It is also sometimes accompanied by lettuce for serving. The dressing consists of chili, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. You get sweet, spicy, and sour all in one bite so you can expect an explosion of flavors. With all of that being said, the salmon larb served at Ruckus is definitely a unique take on this traditional Thai dish. The salmon larb had chopped uncooked sushi grade salmon, cucumbers, seared avocado, and cilantro. It also comes with two rice crackers with black sesame seeds. I must say the experience was nostalgic and shocking at the same time. It was familiar in that I have experienced this flavor profile in the past. It is shocking in that the use of raw salmon and avocado signaled in my mind a more subtle taste of a traditional salmon tartare. And that's when it hits you, this dish is anything but subtle in flavor. It's beautifully plated, however, the taste is one to ponder. I am not a fan. Raw salmon and fish sauce doesn't jive. Onto the ramen, and we knew not to compare it to traditional ramen, was not all that great. My husband ordered the shoryuken ramen, keeping to traditional flavors, while I had the special duck ramen, me being adventurous. The shoryuken ramen has a shoyu broth, in other words, a soy sauce base broth. It contained a soy egg, bok choy, pork neck chashu, scallion, marinated yuba (tofu skin), and furikake (Japanese seasoning). I tasted my husband's broth and his chashu. The chashu was dry while the broth was lacking. I was more adventurous by ordering the special duck ramen. My ramen came with sliced duck breast, foie gras, and duck confit. I ordered a soy egg as an additional topping. That was delicious. The duck breast was overcooked. The foie gras was delicious and the duck confit was okay. The broth was overpowered by the spicy crunchy chili paste that topped off the ramen. The noodles was not bouncy or slightly chewy. I can't pinpoint if it was undercooked or just not great noodles to begin with. My husband and I went for early dinner and the restaurant was fairly empty with one other party in the restaurant. The restaurant is small while the white tiles gave it a cold laboratory look. I would say the artwork is funky/eclectic. The music was at times disagreeable with profanity so I was glad I didn't bring my son. It was also loud so this restaurant is not an ideal location to hold conversations. Overall, I give it an A for effort and execution. In terms of actual flavors, it's a C+. It's sad to say this but my husband and I were both in agreement that we would not be coming back. I am glad I gave it a shot and you should too, but I predicted I would rate them as such. See my pictures. read more

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The ramen broth was tasty but the noodles were a bit hard. Not many options to pick from, but decent prices. read more

Ruckus - Spicy basic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Nice little Ramen spot. I am picky when it comes to Ramen as I've had the real thing in Japan. The broth here is great. Lots of really good flavor. Noodles are a little firmer than I'd like but still good. Will be coming back. read more

Ruckus - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall the food was good. The place was empty and a little cold, but it was about 45 mins before closing. The fried pork belly wasn't very big, but yet I only got to taste pork belly in half of it as the other half was just fried rice. The mayo sauce that came with it was good as were the pickled onions. Probably wouldn't order it again. The ramen was tasty, but it lacked a little something, maybe spiciness, maybe a little too slaty, I don't know, it was something. It was large enough for me to share with the hubs, but we probably wouldn't come out of our way to eat here again. Plus side, the music! read more

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- chashu is paper thin, too sweet, overcooked, and overall lacked flavor - broth way too thin, watered down, flavorless. - Soy egg was on point, cant complain. - noodles tasted like water Very disappointed. I will not return. If your looking for real ramen -- don't waste your time or money. Seek elsewhere. However, if you want to eat a singular egg, this is the place for you. read more

Ruckus - One soy egg - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ruckus has so much potential - they have a very creative menu, and everything is so photogenically presented. The ambience is super cool too, with bright yellow walls, bar seating, and pop art on the walls. Somehow, everything is just way too salty though. I'm sure they've gotten this feedback before too...if they could only down the salt levels this could be so good. We ordered: - the dope yolk: rice with duck egg and uni. This was actually pretty decent, but the uni could be fresher - Black garlic mazeman: tasty, but tooo salty! - Laos khao soi: flavorful and unique with a spicy broth, rolled rice noodles, and ground pork. I actually really loved the noodles - such a fun shape and texture! The broth was really good too, but unfortunately I was out after a few sips due to the INTENSE sodium levels - market mazeman: this was the prettiest dish, and actually not so salty but still very rich read more

Ruckus - Dope yolk, black garlic mazeman, and market mazeman - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very nice no-frills ramen counter with a limited (very delicious) menu. Food came out very quickly and came with some extras on the house! I had the Tori Paitan Ramen (Fried chicken). Love the atmosphere, feels like millennial with hip hop music and pop culture decorations read more

Ruckus - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've heard very mixed reviews about Ruckus but wanted to try it out anyways. Came here on a Thursday night and was surprised to find it empty. Once you walk in, you will be greeted by a staff member who will hand you a menu and let you know to order with them at the counter. My friend and I ordered a Salmon appetizer, the Miso Lit ramen and the Shoryuken ramen. The salmon came out nicely plated with 5 pieces of salmon in the middle. Surrounding the salmon were pieces of either coconut or lychee jelly. The salmon and jelly were sitting on a base of yogurt (?) sauce. It was an interesting blend of flavors but I can't say I'm a fan of it. I had the Shoryuken ramen and it was disappointing. The pork was very dry and the soup was too salty and had a bitter flavor. My friend's miso ramen had the same flavor broth but just with a little extra kick of spice. read more

Simply put, this place was a lot better than I expected! After the usual amount of indecisiveness between my friends we eventually stumbled upon Ruckus as we were drawn in by their cool sign outside. Among the many restaurants you can go to in Chinatown, this is the only pure ramen place. They're located next to Shojo as they are owned by the same people. Once you come inside, you order and pay first before being seated. The place is small but has a fair amount of seating. They have a sushi bar kind of area, a few seats by the window, another line of seats facing the wall, and finally a long table in the middle of the restaurant that can seat close to 10 people for big parties like ours. The Food: For appetizers, we ordered the Dope Egg Appetizer which was as dope as the name implied!!! It's a marinated duck egg yolk served with various spices and seasoned rice. For entrees, we ordered the Kimchi Bibim Guksu, Black Garlic Mazemen, Shoryuken Ramen, and Miso LIT Ramen. The verdict was that the Shoryuken and Miso LIT ramen were the best. I had the Miso Ramen and loved it because it was decently spicy and was a perfect combination of Asian flavors and spices. It had grilled corn in it which was a nice touch as it made it a little sweet. The broth was excellent and I finished it till the last drop. The Kimchi Guksu doesn't come with any meat, but we added Fried Chicken to the order for an extra $3 and it was worth it! You can add additional meat, sides, or vegetable "swag" to any order for a small upcharge. Also, some of the vegetables that they use in the ramen are restaurant grown which is a nice bonus. The Service: Our server was very accommodating of our large party of 9 people. He seated us quickly and our food didn't take long to come out. Overall, awesome addition to the repertoire of restaurants in Chinatown! read more

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Ruckus is the noodle-centered sister restaurant of Shojo. It's one of the newer, fusion restaurants in the heart of Chinatown. Its menu offers approximately ten different noodles - most of them are in broth, but there are a couple cold noodle dishes. The restaurant is small, but they make good use of the space. We went on a Friday evening and had no trouble finding a seat. We ordered the Tokyo Style Ramen and the night's special (lamb stir fry). Both dishes were very flavorful. Perhaps a bit salty, but we'd happily order them again. Like most fusion restaurants in the area, the dishes are a bit overpriced ($13-$15), but if you're really in the mood for good noodles, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ruckus - Tokyo Style Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

To my surprise, I actually enjoyed the taste of the Miso Lit ramen. It is a bit salty, but they have a self-serve water bubbler in the back!

BEST HIDDEN GEM EVER! I love the food and most importantly, I love the vibe. All around amazing spot. Anyone can feel comfortable with the awesome upbeat music and a friendly staff. As for any reviews about not being traditional, I really don't think that's the point. I think it's a fun expressive way of allowing people who aren't familiar with the cuisine to try it out without feeling awkward. I always come in and Cody is always there to help me make choices with different types of dishes and he never fails. I also read reviews that stated that Ruckus was pricy- I work downtown and spend an average of $20 for lunch, ANYWHERE! Anything less than $20 is a steal especially when they give you a giant bowl that I can barely finish. Personally I find Ruckus value price especially with how much food I get. As a hairdresser in the area I refer all my clients there and they haven't been disappointed. From older men and women to college age, I think anyone can appreciate this spot. Thank you Cody, and the Ruckus team for the amazing eats and awesome vibes read more

Ruckus - Shoryuken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for the first time tonight. I was unsure of what to expect based on some of the reviews but I was not disappointed! This place is tasty! I ordered the Miso Lit Ramen (spicy) and it was delicious, tons of flavor and just enough heat. The food came out super quick. They have an interesting way of ordering. You get your menu and choose a table and once you have decided what to order you go back up to the host stand and place your order and pay at the same time. It's very efficient. The pork belly appetizer was great too! read more

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Tastes good, warm fresh the pork was super tender. Cleanliness could of been a lot better bathrooms were uncomfortable to be in. read more

Ruckus - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This ramen stomps If you're looking for a warm bowl of ramen to warm your belly, Ruckus ramen is the place to go. We were dying for a ramen restaurant...we stumbled across Ruckus after eating at many subpar ramen restaurants. We ordered the spicy and regular miso ramen and my husband couldn't stop saying how much he loved it. It was served hot, savory, and hearty. We are leaving full and pleased. Thank you!! read more

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Fell in love with the name, to the point of me calling it Uncle Rukus. My friends and I, two different types, and the pork stuff onigiri and sodas. We all loved the rice ball, single one for $5 but big. My pork ramen was excellent, but wished I had asked for chili paste. My friend and sister both got the chicken ramen. My friend loved his, while my sister thought hers was a little bit too salty for her taste. Each bowl cost $15, which is an okay price. Seems to be run and own by Americans (white), and very fusion mix culture setting wise. Young/hipster, but very friendly staff read more

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This place is amazing and so modern. I love the ambiance and the staff. The layout is so unique and has a beautiful aesthetic just like their sister restaurants. I love how all of the dishes are so unique and delicious. Great prices and such a friendly staff. Any ramen lover needs to try this place! My favorite is the MISO LIT because it has just the right amount of spicy for me. They even have some unique rice dishes that are soooo savory and addicting. I highly recommend coming here! Will definitely be back during my future lunch breaks! read more

Modern ramen with a funky, fresh perspective. Cool street-style art along the walls. It's what I would image a Roy Choi establishment to be like if he had a restaurant in Boston. I came in around 2PM on a weekday. It was definitely an off-time as the entire restaurant was empty (I don't like eating during the lunch rush anyway). Someone greeted me right away and told me about the specials. I sat at the bar facing the kitchen. I ordered the fried pork belly onigiri and tori paitan ramen. The onigiri is shredded pork belly with rice wrapped around, and then fried. It came with lightly pickled onions on top. I would recommend skipping this appetizer. The onigiri is quite large, not huge on flavor but mildly salty. As I was eating it, some bits of pork belly were warm and some cold. I don't think the temperature variation was intentional. Onions were a good compliment to the onigiri. The tori paitan ramen was OK and different from other chicken paitans that I've had before. I was expecting a hot, thick broth and lots of flavor. It was warm at best, and flavor lacked depth that I craved. The fried chicken was slightly dry. But the winners in this ramen were the crunchy chicharron and soft boiled egg that had miso mixed in the yolk. Totally delicious! Ruckus did not hit it out of the park for me this time but I'd come again to try other options on the menu. read more

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Totally unexpected and worth every slurp!!!! We tried several dishes.. Fried pork belly was perfect, to the braised short rib was a plenty and the fried chicken skin stayed crispy in the broth...this place did not disappoint. read more

Ruckus - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

End of Sept 2017. Response to Establishment taken into account. TL;DR: 3.5 rounded down... Very competent culinary staff. But some soul searching with business "vision" and the whole "fusion" concept left wanting. Boston has a dangerously saturated ramen scene. Ramen is not a fusion novelty, nor a gourmet. Ramen is a humble food popularized after WW2 Japan to feed the masses... Something college kids and working class Asians all relate too well to... Ruckus breaks that connection for me and turned up the hip-pop funky fusion both in price and flavors. Consider: The price for a ramen here will get you an aged steak in Irvine California, OR, a superior bowl of hand pulled beef noodles in Flushing is $6.5. While all dishes elaborately made, portions are smaller than Boston average, and broth on the salty side. Nevertheless, I commend the chefs who put a lot of thoughts and effort into making a gourmet bowl of art. I can tell they take ramen seriously. You order like in a coffee shop, pay at cashier get a number. No service other than giving you the food when it's done. Leaves me a bit conflicted when gauging tip percentages. My main issue is portions are kid's size. To feed an adult, you'd have to get extra noodle refill, extra veggies and pork... on top of an order that already starts at $14-17. When they serve all the extra stuff- unlike other ramen places that serve them in separate vessels- Ruckus puts those "extras" in the same bowl as if they are serving the same order without any of the extras... Which raises the question: If you can fit every extra in your designated bowl easily, why make the original portion size so small and leave such a blank in a bowl that's designed for bigger portions? Despite explanation from establishment, I remain unconvinced: Suppose I have a uber that fits 3 people, but I only allow 2 in unless you pay me extra, how are the customers going to feel about that? Also come with the expectation you're not getting the age-old traditional tonkotsu/shoyu/miso flavors. If you like a little experiment, it can work out. But if you're looking for trusty classics, there're alternatives I'd steer you to. In Chinatown, one can get decent portions of beef noodles for under $10. That's the options local folks are looking at. Maybe Cambridge/Somerville would be better places for cafe hipster style overpriced Wapanese ramen? read more

Worth a try, but it's just another mediocre ramen spot with obscenely loud hip hop music. If the whole concept of Ruckus is to cause a commotion and rumpus, please do add a drink menu filled with alcohol beverages. Ordered the fried pork belly onigiri and it was quite delicious, all except for how the rice ball was fried on the outside and soft in the inside. It tasted like biting into the burnt part of the rice in the rice cooker, which I love, but it really just doesn't work well in an onigiri. The sauce was sweet and flavorful, and the pickled onion brought out a sharp, sour, and crisp taste. I also ordered the shoyu ramen and everything in the bowl was on point aside from the dry and semi-hard noodles. The shoyu broth was not too heavy or overbearing, but was rich in flavor from the tasty pork. The bowl also came with half an egg, bok choy, and yuba (tofu skin). All in all, it was a tasty and flavorful meal which I wouldn't mind having or not having again. read more

Ruckus - Shoryuken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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