After a long day of walking around in the cold, Soup Shack was the perfect dinner. Popping in around 7:30 p.m. on a Thursday in March, the wait was 20 minutes, so we ordered it to go. After 7 minutes waiting, we were in a Lyft back to our flat. The takeout carried well and comes with the broth in separate containers to be poured over the noodles. The Red Ramen was full of flavor and the right amount of spice. The pho was excellent as well. Service was kind and there are tables and wall seating if you dine in. read more

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4.5 Stars This spot has all types of noodle and rice dishes that are Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese. There are many small dishes to start too. The Duck Rice Bowl was wonderful ($17.95), and so were the agedashi tofu ($8.95) and takoyaki ($9.95). The portions are very generous. The interior has a decent amount of seating and the staff were very polite. It's good to come hungry too because they are FAST. read more

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Soup Shack is the perfect warm winter meal. We came here again on a weekday night and were seated without a wait. We got the roasted pork rice bowl and the tom yum soup. The roasted pork bowl was a perfect combination of well cooked pork, marinated egg, bok choy, and sweet and savory sauces. The tom yum soup was a mildly spicy thick soup with peanut sauce flavors (and not much sourness, which we actually preferred). It was hearty, not too heavy, and paired well with the pork, fish balls, and rice noodles that it came with. The service was attentive and fast and all our food was delicious. I can't wait to try even more of their menu items! read more

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This has become my favorite place for pho, and I keep going back again and again. The place is small but can host enough people to give it a family style venue. And the food is amazing; quality and healthy comfort food. Yes, there is always time for soup! read more

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Really nice location in Porter Square. Soup is consistently good and all soup shack franchises always managed to get a table there very happy. Their Tan Tan men is consistent. read more

We stopped by at around 7:30 on a Friday night, and were originally told the wait was about 40 minutes but coincidentally a table opened up and we were seated immediately! The servers were pretty nice and prompt in filling our waters, and the food came out pretty quickly. The goi salad was huge and pretty good, and our ramens were decent as well. Nothing life changing, but pretty decent for a quick fix! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Tan Tan Men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Efficient, friendly and ever so delicious! I couldn't be more grateful for the team that has warmed me through and through during a cold, sometimes unfriendly winter. read more

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I honestly didn't know what to expect when I walked in w/ my wife on a brisk, sunny day in November. What I was greeted was an aromatic haymaker in the form of rich, slow-simmered broths and slow roasted meats... ah yes, we had been transported to the glory that is cold-weather Asian cuisine. Many places specialize in ramen, soba, udon, or pho... but not the Soup Shack! No, they have brought many of your favorites to create a one-stop shop of soup, noodle, and rice dishes from all over Asia. No more arguing over Thai vs. Ramen, you can have them both in one place! Enough about their approach, the food was amazing and priced as though you are getting it from a street stall (very cheap/reasonable). There are vegetarian options, but the real depth in the broths are under the meat selections... you just can't get that light slick, marrowy taste from vegetables, sorry vegans and vegetarians. There are the usual add-ins so you can create your own twist on their classic offerings and even a build-your-own option. I trust the experts to craft the best they offer so it seems a bit of a waste unless you are a picky eater, but I digress. The item that caught my eye was the spicy miso beef soup/stew (can't remember the exact item), as I have not seen something of this nature on any menu in or around Boston on our ongoing tour of new and/or exciting ramen and noodles. It had a spicy broth with a *hint of sweetness and was full of tender sirloin/flank steak. As in many other places, the meat is not butchered so there will be a bit of a battle with connective tissue but that's part of the fun in Asian soups (at least for me, not so much for my wife). We coupled our soups with edamame and a Goi salad, both superb and at a great price point. The decor and service were superb as well. It's a small shop (6 tables, with ~4 bar/window seats), but cozy and pretty quiet overall. There is even a Dragonball mural leading to the bathrooms to accompany the light wood/bamboo environment. It feels cozy and minimalist, with a direct view into the kitchen so you can watch the magic happen but more importantly get waves of aroma when there are dishes being made. Truly a neighborhood gem that doesn't get the respect some of the other ramen and udon shops get in the area, but definitively worthy of some of your hard-earned dollars if you are looking for something to warm your body and your soul. The Soup Shack has been entered into our bargain restaurant rotation. I can't believe it took us 3 years to finally find them, that's just a shame when I could have had their soup for the past 3 years within a 10m walk. You don't have to be a 10m walk away though, it's right off the Porter Square Red Line T stop. It's worth the super easy trek if you have access to the red line! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Spicy Miso Beef Stew Ramen Edamame Goi Salad - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ordered take out at the kiosk inside and ordered the duck noodle soup and banoffee pie. Order was ready in less than 10 mins and parking was easy. The duck noodle soup was tasty with similar aromatics to pho, with a good portion of tender duck, noodles and bok choy - it was a bit sweet as others have noted, but I'd get it again. Banoffee pie was a nice dessert but quite small for the price. Will return to try other soups! read more

Delicious food every time. The service is speedy. The atmosphere was like modern Japanese style. I was going to Lesley at the time and I ordered take out from them. It was amazing! They gave you a bowl, chopsticks, and a spoon. I have never received all of that for ordered take out at a noodle place. read more

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Delicious Soups! I went here a lot during college. What else would you want after a long day of classes? I've tried almost everything on the menu and they're all delicious! My recommendations: -Duck noodle soup: roasted duck with ramen noodles and bok choy. The broth is sooo good and they're very generous with their duck portion. -Pho: not the same as my mom's pho but good for a restaurant! Again, they're very generous with their meat. Try the Pho Sate if you like a kick! -Mi Wonton: pork and shrimp dumplings with ramen noodles, bok choy and roasted pork. I love any kind of dumpling so this always hit the spot for me. Drinks: -coconut juice: can't go wrong with coconut juice with the coconut pieces! -Thai tea: always hit the spot, brewed very well! read more

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The tom yum special which is Creamy Tom Yum Ramen with Tonkotsu broth. jumbo shrimp [2). little Neck clam [2], ramen noodle. tomato [2). wood ear mushroom, scallion, nori and lime was pretty good. Has a slight kick to it and definitely has the tom yum flavor profile but weak on lemon grass so could have used more of that. The shrimps were big and juicy. They ran out of clams so just asked if we were ok with just more shrimp which I am totally fine. The noodles come could be a little more al dente but overall very good. The mix of tom yum and pork broth works for this noodle bowl. Service was good, we were greeted immediately upon entry and offered bar seats as it was fairly busy. Ambiance is very casual and popular music being played. Parking is easy as it is lot parking for the shopping center. read more

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I have dined here in person as well as ordered takeout- my favorite ramen here is the tan tan men! I enjoy the spicy miso as well, but it is much hotter (and I am a wimp :)). I would stick to soups- had the chicken katsu curry and it was just ok/good, but not great. For takeout, my ramen was well packaged and arrived super hot ! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Spicy Miso Ramen Side Bok choy - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really enjoyed the pork bao bun. Good amount of meant and piled high with pickled veggies! Also really enjoyed the one soup I tried. Can't remember which one but great flavors. Very fast service as well read more

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I stopped by Soup Shack Porter for a late lunch/early dinner after finishing my errands nearby. I picked this place because I was looking for nearby place that offerred Asian food (since my current city doesn't really offer many good options). Overall, I was satisfied with the food they offerred. Frankly, I was really surprised that the place was run by a Thai person...and had, therefore, changed what I wanted to order to a Thai dish...just because..I felt that...a Thai dish just gotta be more authentic than any other dish...and I wasn't disappointed at all! I ended up ordering dried BBQ and wonton noodles..and was very satisfied with its taste! It was something I definitely missed and it was on point! I also ordered Takoyaki..which was good..but maybe I wasn't as impressed of it as the wonderful dry noodles dish that I had! While they have lots of options for you to choose, being that the place is run by Thai people, my recommendation is to go for a Thai dish! I did with my noodles dish and was rewarded with a taste I had been missing out for so long living in my current city. Note: the dish is actually quite generous..because I ordered a side dish (takoyaki) and dried noodles (ba-mee-hang), I couldn't finish the whole noodles dish....although I loved it quite a bit, too! So..pace yourself! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Ba-mee-haeng (dry Thai egg noodles with bbq pork) - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Soupless noodles very tasty. Avoid the roast pork which is extremely dry and tough. One piece looked like it had worms (?) Bok choy had sand in it, not washed carefully I guess. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We got seated very quickly and our waiter was great! Our food came out after 5 minutes and was very fresh. The bun bo hue had a nice kick and the meat was very tender- definitely a must try! The dirty ramen was earthy, savory and spicy. Both were delicious! Would definitely come again- a casual, unassuming but homey noodle restaurant. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Dirty Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Soups are delicious. Broths are well seasoned. Tonkotsu Ramen has a wonderful rich pork broth with cha sui. Pho is also good. For those that want rice, the grilled chicken with pickled venous is good. Quick, friendly service. read more

Although Soup Shack Porter probably wouldn't be my choice for favorite ramen or pho in the Boston area, it can't be beat for convenience (parking) and speed--especially if you live in Cambridge/Somerville. It'll absolutely hit the spot if you need to satisfy a ramen or pho craving. I typically order the Dac Biet Pho, Dirty Ramen, or Shoyu Ramen. I've also had the Mi Wonton Pho and a few of the rice bowls, but I prefer getting either of the 3 dishes I mentioned before. On the appetizer side, I almost always get the Chicken Karaage and is a favorite. The Agedashi Tofu isn't quite to that level, but I still get it (and edamame) on occasion. Even with a number of other highly-regarded noodle places in proximity, I'd still give Soup Shack Porter 5 stars for filling a much-needed niche in the area--casual, fast, and having a good variety of options. read more

Good location near the T. Indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. The inside is small but it works. Service was pretty great even when they were busy. I had the karrage chicken app and the chicken katsu curry and both were great! The katsu bowl was large so no complaints! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Chicken Katsu Curry - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Small but cute place right down by Porter Square specializing in noodles notably pho, ramen and Thai style noodle soups. We came as a party of 2 on a Saturday evening without having to wait. Picked out a Tom yum noodle soup, spicy miso beet stew ramen bowl, and a chicken karrage to share. The food came out very quickly and all at the same time. Karrage was delicious and paired wonderfully with the spicy soups. The Tom Yum was an excellent blend carried with that signature Thai nutty tang you can definitely tell they make the broth in-house. The soup came with slices of meat and fish balls. The spicy beef stew was a little more casual spicy with a much richer taste. Delicious and chewy beef. Prices are fair and portions are generous. I've tried an other one of their locations and hope they continue their chain! tldr; get your noodle fix here. Fast service, good price, wonderful noodle soups. No surprises, no fancy gimmicks - just Asian comfort food. read more

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Best Ramen I have had in a long time! Service was great, they are so nice and accommodating. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really good food. Slightly expensive but would definitely recommend. Service was fast and efficient.

Haven't dined in before but always a pleasant takeout experience. Huge portions that usually leaves plenty for leftovers. Great flavors and enjoyable ramen if albeit a bit salty for my taste sometimes. Super quick with orders and very consistent overall. read more

Small noodle shop with Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, as well as a small selection of rice bowls and appetizers. Wish they have more vegetarian options/substitutions. Seating is a little limited for larger groups, they have seating for 8ish at tables and a couple of bar style seats. Food came fast though so they are able to turn over tables pretty quickly. Plenty of parking outside in shared parking lot. read more

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This is probably the best ramen I've had in a while, and it blows my mind that i haven't tried it before now. My husband got the shoyu and I got the dirty ramen. We also ordered some karaage which was entirely not needed due to the size of our ramen bowls, but we were craving it and decided to go all in. Wow, you guys. The flavors of the broth in both ramen bowls (because you best believe I ate tons of both of our different flavors)... just beautiful. The dirty ramen is definitely spicy, but not so over spiced that you can't taste any of the other flavors. My noodles were perfectly chewy and there are tons of add ons, so if you wanna add a soft egg or corn, you can go ahead. It's a small little place, and simple. Perfect to grab a tasty bowl, slurp, and head on home. Go here, now. read more

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The only improvement Soup Shack can work on is their appetizers. The Agedashi Tofu is lightly fried and served in a dashi broth. The tofu is cut too big so it doesn't really absorb the broth well- you just end up with a mouthful of steaming hot tofu. The Chicken Kaarage is chopped and served in big chunks, rather than small pieces. The only seasoning on the Kaarage is a dusting of chili powder, but other than that, not much flavor at all. I can definitely see why this place is called Soup Shack though, and it's because their soups are AMAZING. The Pho Dac Biet broth is seasoned well and the meat is cooked perfectly, so tender and flavorful. The rice noodles are cooked to perfection, not a single sign of sogginess anywhere. I could go back and eat 3 bowls of their Pho, it was just so good. Their Thai Iced Tea is also wonderful, definitely try this too. read more

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Love this Soup Shack! It's conveniently located in the plaza, right next to Porter Square; it's bigger than the one in Jamaica Plain. - Plenty of seating and didn't feel cramped inside. The workers there follow COVID regulations (wearing masks and gloves) and ensure that all customers feel safe when dining. They also have outdoor seating! Customer service was swift. After placing my order, I was immediately provided my Thai Tea, which is the real deal and absolutely delicious! They used real tea leaves and condensed milk to create the beverage. After that, I got my Ban Mi Heung (not sure if I spelled it correctly). It had pork, shrimp dumplings, noodles and vegetables without broth. It was large and delectable! Definitely try Soup Shack in Porter Square! Overall, the location and customer service are great; and my food was 10/10 across the board. And I love their selection of music for the restaurant. Digging the ambience, and I was able to have a more private seating (facing the wall), letting me peacefully enjoy my meal. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Ban Mi Heung (No Broth) - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It's great nothing else to say. I sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed everything. The service was attentive. The food hit the spot. Just come and enjoy read more

Soup Shack Porter - Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food and service is quite good here. Definitely worth the price. Chill spot for quick lunch/ dinner

Good veggie options, fast. All have noodles. Yum yum! In Porter Square. , Cambridge. Soup

Awesome service. Went alone and had the perfect solo meal. Read the reviews and decided to try the coconut juice and was pleasantly surprised. Added bok choy to my pho, which was extra, but very good. Good vibes and everyone I've recommended it to has agreed. Perfect meal if you're feeling under the weather or just craving some soup! Added bonus that there's parking. read more

An very welcome addition to Porter Square now that the pho place nearby had closed down a year or two ago. I'm not a huge fan of ramen, but I do love pho and rice, so I'm glad Soup Shack had a wide offering of items for you to try. I went in one evening at around 8:30pm so there weren't a ton of people, but it definitely wasn't empty. Service was a little bit slow at the start but everyone was really nice. I got the pho tai and the fried oysters. Fried oysters were hot and crispy, a recommendation if you are coming with a group and want to share an appetizer. I came alone and scarfed down all the oysters so that and the pho was a little bit too much food for me. The pho tai was also great, clean tasting and a good portion. I wish they had some more non-Japanese style appetizers like egg rolls or satay since they offer pho and Thai style noodles. I'm a fan, and I will be back to try their rice bowls: the curry and the chashu bowl look amazing! read more

Soup Shack Porter - Kaki Fry (oyster katsu) - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came here this week and must say I was pleased! I ordered the chicken katsu curry and it came out lightning fast. Like I think I blinked maybe six times before the dish was out, and it was hot and fresh. I'll issue the disclaimer that I'm generally not a huge fan of Japanese curry, even when I am in Japan, but I enjoyed this dish. The curry flavor was different from what I'm accustomed to, but that is a good thing in this case. It's also quite a substantial portion size for the price. Win win! read more

A great place for good Asian comfort food in Porter Square. The service is friendly, the wait time minimal, and the menu has appetizers, ramen, rice, pho and noodles. I enjoyed the fried tofu rice bowl and veggies (bok choy and shredded cucumber) along with iced green tea. I want to try the dumplings and Vietnamese salad on my next visit. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Fried tofu rice bowl - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch in late September 2021. Was pleasantly surprised at how yummy the food was. The Pho Sate I ordered was very tasty and mildly spicy. It definitely hit the spot after taking a red-eye from LA, then taking a 1PM workout class without having eaten anything since dinner back in LA from the night before. The Goi Salad was a lot bigger than I anticipated. It could have been a meal all on its own if you added chicken, which cost extra. The salad was tangy and the veggies were crunchy perfection. I walked here from my workout class but the parking lot had ample parking. The service was excellent and the workers did a great job anticipating my every need whenever I tried to flag them down. Highly recommend giving them a try if you're craving any kind of soup. They had Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese style noodle soups. read more

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The ramen here is great! Generous portions, flavorful broth, soft pork, good noodles. Service is very fast as well! There's easy parking and it's right next to a bunch of other shops so it's great for grabbing a bite before running other errands! read more

Stopped in on my lunch break to get something quick. My food was good. Service was quick and the staff was nice. Nice chill atmosphere. Check them out. read more

Soup Shack Porter - Chicken teriyaki rice bowl - Ramen Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Food was excellent and came out within 10 minutes, service was great, everyone was super friendly

Give this spot a solid 4 for service and a pretty decent curry katsu, but not the biggest fan of their soups which tend to not be the most flavorful. Good spot for some bites on a cold day for relatively cheap. read more