Ganko is likely my favorite spot for ramen in the Boston area. I like Hokkaido ramen and I love…read morethose thicker and wavy noodles. I would go to the original Brookline location but this one is a little easier for me to get to. My go-to is the OG miso ramen, It's very rich and hearty, leaving you quite satisfied after eating. If you want a "cleaner" flavor, then shio is a good choice. The portions are rather generous and they don't skimp on the toppings. You actually get a 1/2 egg included, which is becoming rare these days. The karaage (fried chicken) isn't the crispiest I've ever had but it is really flavorful and tender. The marinating and using boneless chicken thighs lends itself to having those two traits. Service is generally friendly and prompt. The area inside is a little dark, and uses artificial lighting to stay somewhat bright, but it's fine. This is a less cramped space than the Brookline location and since it's in a strip mall, there's parking. The area is rather devoid of ramen shops, so this was a much-welcomed addition.

I'm a big foodie who enjoys exploring a variety of cuisines, and ramen has always been one of my…read morefavorites. I had heard about this spot for a while but hadn't had the chance to visit--until now, and I'm glad I did. This Japanese-style ramen restaurant offers a diverse selection of ramen along with other menu options. The space is well laid out, with plenty of seating, including bar seating where you can watch and engage in the food preparation experience. The service was prompt and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. If you're in the area and looking for a great ramen spot, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. If you want, I can  tweak it to sound more casual, more hype, or more like a review with a rating.

YA's = YUM! I'm happy this place opened very close to my house. My husband and I ordered take-out…read moreto try the food and we were NOT disappointed! We ordered the miso ramen, gyoza steamed dumplings, and an assortment of sushi (spicy maki combo & tuna cucumber roll). Everything tasted fresh and was a great portion size for the price. I kept commenting on how everything came nicely packaged in our take-out bag; makes me think they care about their customer and the product they are selling. I can't wait to try other things off the menu. Definitely check this place out if you're a sushi lover :)

I was near the area and wanted to grab something for lunch. I saw that this restaurant has lunch…read morespecials. I order three rolls for a little under $20. The filling to rice ratio is amazing! I ordered spicy tuna roll (which is usually minced up tuna but they had it as a whole piece of tuna), spicy yellowtail, and salmon with avocado. All rolls were good! I also ordered an unagi bowl (a little on the expensive side, but it was good). It's located in a plaza with a lot of parking, restaurant looks clean, and the staff seemed very friendly. I would consider stopping by again if I'm in the area since the lunch specials were so worth it!

First time we have been, and we will definitely be going back. The staff was super nice and…read moreanswered all the questions we had. We started out with the Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Bao, which were decent. The Bao was a little stiffer than expected, but the flavor was good. The little bit of scallion really added to the flavor. We also had the Crispy Brussel Sprouts. Those were awesome! Perfect flavor and texture. Who knew Brussels could be so good?! We then had the Miso Tonkotsu Ramen, The Miso Kimchi Ramen, the Tonkotsu Ramen, and the Shio Garlic Ramen. The Miso Tonkotsu Ramen had the best flavor hands down. A really nice salty and umami flavor that was perfect. The Tonkotsu & Kimchi were both quite good too. The Shio Garlic Ramen was a little lacking. The broth reminded us of a stock chicken Pho broth. It was decent, but nowhere near as good as the others. We also loved the location and the whimsical style of the interior. It had its own design style, and wasn't trying to be another me-too location. We look forward to our next visit soon!

Came here again for the third time with my wife over the last 5 months. Every single time is…read morepristine experience. Food, vibe, service, everything. Young servers who are always attentive, never gets any orders wrong. Chefs in the back big props, food comes out delicious every time, consistent taste as well. My favorite order is the Gyudon (huge portion), and then the 5 piece spicy wings, sauce on the side. The wings are gigantic and flavorful. Overall awesome portions and worth the money you pay for. (Please keep the portion big :))

I already loved the Brookline location. We were 15 minutes away from the Winchester location, so…read moretook the drive. The layout of the restaurant is similar to the Brookline location, with the private booths on the right and special booths on the left, main seating area in the middle, and the bar seating towards the back. Only difference is the Brookline location has those cool matcha whisk structures, while this location has cool honeycomb structures. I would've loved to experience sitting in one of those. I always like to eat spicy so of course I got the Kyushu Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen. As always, broth is so flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. The ramen texture is my favorite, good amount of softness and waviness. The boiled egg is marinated just right, not too salty or sweet. The chashu pork is tender. I wanted to try their version of the spicy cucumbers. It's REALLY spicy. But also very good. The flavor reminds me of the Chinese chili oil sweet potato noodles, very spicy, kind of salty, and a strong taste of vinegar. I love snacking on it. The takoyaki is the best of course, perfectly soft and tender, with thin bonito shavings and great sauce. The fries are essentially seasoned the same way. Salted fries with the takoyaki sauces and bonito. The combo works very well together. Thai tea was good and service was great. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll stop by for another bowl.

Yum!! We went back to Kyuramen, very hungry and eager to try a variety of menu items. We thought…read moreabout trying one of the combo options, but I ended up ordering the curry ramen, and upgrading it for $7 to include a Thai tea and bao bun. The bun was delicious, with tender pork and a flavorful sauce and I loved having the Thai tea to sip on. We also ordered the cucumber salad to share and it was nice and fresh and spicy. My curry ramen was delicious and hearty. My partner ordered the #2 and I really liked the pork in his bowl, I preferred it over the tonkatsu in mine. We ended our meal with matcha tiramisu and during the current promotion, we won an order of popcorn chicken to redeem on our next visit. The restaurant is cozy and they make use of the small space with their honeycomb wall. There are lots of employees working, so service is quick and we were able to call our sever to the table with a button when we wanted to order and pay.

Do you know how hard it is to make good Ramen while also serving amazing Sushi? The attention to…read moredetail is present in every dish. The ramen boiled egg is cooked to perfection with a nice soft yoke, and you can tell it's been marinated for at least a few hours if not overnight in soy sauce. You can really taste the smokiness in their smoked salmon. They make you feel really special with great service, and sometimes Chef Jake will prepare something off the menu to surprise us. You can tell in his creativeness and attention to detail that food is his passion.

Came into Hokkaido Sushi & Ramen hungry and left very satisfied, which is honestly the goal in…read morelife. First off, the food came out fast (a win when you're starving), and the service was genuinely excellent. Attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing small talk. The place is cute and has plenty of seating. They also do take out! I ordered the Hawaiian poke bowl and WOW. The portion was huge (like "why did I think I could finish this?" huge), the price was super affordable, and the spice + flavor combo hit every craving I didn't even know I had. Balanced, bold, and just the right amount of heat. We also tried two rolls, plus the calamari and edamame, and everything across the board was solid. Fresh, well-made, and clearly cared for. To drink, I had the popping boba passionfruit tea and it was full of flavor without being overly sweet. Refreshing and fun, not syrupy. Overall: great food, generous portions, fair prices, and excellent service. I'll definitely be back and probably ordering the poke bowl again because... why mess with perfection?

Toppu is an underrated hidden gem in Quincy!…read more Recently opened and located in South Quincy, Toppu serves Japanese cuisine, ranging from ramen to sushi to omurice. First, we got the vegetable tempura to share. It was light and crispy, pairing well with the sauce they provided. My personal favorite was the sweet potato tempura! They also offer a terrific sushi combo special; 2 rolls for $15 or 3 rolls for $19.45. We got two 3-roll sushi combos and I personally opted for the Spicy Salmon, Spicy Scallop, and Shrimp Tempura rolls. My favorite roll was the Spicy Scallop roll, but all the rolls were amazing! The Spicy Scallop Roll is a MUST TRY here. The fish is so fresh and they give a lot of fish (perfect fish-to-rice ratio!). I love how the tempura was crispy in the sushi rolls as well. Overall, the quality of the food is solid too, and it's a great place to get some tasty sushi. There are probably about 8 tables max at Toppu, so it's a great spot to grab some takeout. They have their own parking lot and there's tons of street parking right in front of the restaurant. However, I definitely recommend dining in though! The restaurant is clean and cute. I love how they have Toppu dishes and glasses. The staff is also very friendly. One thing to note though (which is the only reason I'm giving Toppu 4 stars instead of 5) is that the service can be a bit slow when they're busy. It took some time to get our food and the bill. There was only one waiter working as well. I'm sure once they've been open for a while they'll figure it out! I recommend giving Toppu a try! I'll be back soon to try their ramen and omurice.

I'm going to be honest with you all: I love ramen! After a disappointing experience at another…read moreplace, I was worried. I was worried that I had fallen out of love with it, and/or that my palate changed for the worse. Still, me being me, when I discovered Toppu was open, I made it a point to stop in and give it a try. This time I was not afraid of the heat, and ordered the spicy "Volcano" Ramen. I've had my tail absolutely handed to me a handful of times, but I decided to trust the server that it wasn't crazy hot. Well, I am glad to report this was the best bowl of ramen I have had in a long time. It was so good, even though it has been less than 24 hours, I am tempted to go back and order the same thing again. This is one of those rare cases when I cannot think of anything negative to say. Yes, this means I have experienced perfection! I have to start with the broth: the broth had the perfect amount of salt, was very savory, and had a hint of extremely pleasant sweetness. True to the server's word, the heat level was on point. It was spicy enough to be noticeable, but not at all overpowering or overwhelming. The definition of pleasant heat. The Chashu was also great! It was grilled/roasted instead of being boiled, and it had a good balance of fatty and meaty. It had absorbed a little bit of sweetness from the broth which worked wonders with the protein. For the noodles, these were cooked to perfection with just a teeny tiniest amount of firmness for texture. The egg was also cooked perfectly. For the veggies: I love the use of bean sprouts and bamboo shoots for added freshness and crunch. The use of Nori (which I think also counts as a veggie?) was also excellent and added a new dimension to the bowl. Finally, for the service, other than me wishing that an empty water glass was noticed a bit faster, no complaints here. The service was kind, polite, and speedy. When it comes to the location, it is clean and bright! They did a truly lovely job renovating in rehabbing the Dunkin' Donuts that used to be here. With this, I am absolutely a fan of Toppu, and I'm going to make a point to stop in at least one more time before I leave the state for good!

Tried something new and ended up having a really solid dinner at Tama Japanese & Ramen…read more Overall, it was a strong 4/5 kind of night. The poke nachos were easily the star of the table...honestly to die for. All three sushi rolls were packed with flavor and didn't last long once they hit the table. One had some thick fishy slices but aside from that, wasn't bad. The edamame came out warm and perfectly salted (simple, but done right). The atmosphere was really nice and relaxed, and the service was professional and quick, which is always appreciated when everyone shows up hungry. Definitely a spot we'd come back to when the sushi craving hits again.

Great place, food, cold beer good sake. Service was great and decent prices. We will definitely be…read moreback again!

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.

Once again, Ramen Haven served up delicious Ramen & fabulous customer service thanks to Katie and…read morethe amazing chef and kitchen staff. It's our favorite Ramen place.

The Food: The kitchen team at Ramen Haven is clearly the…read morebackbone of the operation. The Black Garlic Tonkotsu is rich and flavorful, and the Chashu is consistently tender. If you're just there for the bowl of ramen, the back-of-house delivers. The Service Reality: While some reviews praise "Katie," the reality of the service was frequently unprofessional. There was a constant, awkward energy because she would repeatedly interrupt other staff members while they were trying to work or speak with customers. It made the whole experience feel chaotic and disrespectful to the rest of the team who were actually trying to get things done. Hearing a server overshare inappropriate personal details in a small, open-kitchen environment is also a major turn-off when you're trying to eat. The Verdict: The ramen is some of the best in the area, but the front-of-house behavior often overshadowed the meal. Now that there have been some staff changes, hopefully the atmosphere will finally be as professional as the food is good. I been wanting to write this review for a long time but I haven't gotten a chance to

Visited Cece's today for ramen and I was pleasantly surprised! The establishment is small with only…read morea few tables but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot. The menu was large but not overwhelming and I appreciated the decor and music the restaurant was playing. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. Our food also came out very quickly and the prices were reasonable with two ramens and two pots of tea being $47. I had the tonkatsu ramen which was very good. The portion sizes were very generous. Seriously, it felt like they gave us a pound of noodles alone. The pork tasted great along with the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, sprouts, and even some pickled ginger. If I had one criticism it's that I wish the broth was a bit more flavorful. It wasn't bad by any means but I'm used to ramen broth having a bigger depth of flavor. Definitely a good place to try out though and I definitely would go back again!

The ambiance is nice for a cute date night. The workers here are nice no issues at all…read more Ramen could have been a bit more flavorful, this would be a good spot to try your first bowl of ramen, for graduate from instant.