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    Genki Ya

    4.1 (792 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Maki Special 3 Rolls ,
    Rudy M.

    This place has limited seats (about 20-30people max). Server was nice and service was fast. Menu was on a QR code, so better know what to order ahead. I ordered pork gyoza and 3 maki combo (spicy seafood roll, eel and avocado roll, and fashion roll) that comes with a complimentary miso soup. Sushi tasted okay and the gyoza is okay too.

    Neil B.

    Came here today with an old friend who eats here often with his wife. Genki Ya is a cozy little restaurant with friendly service and delicious maki rolls. I especially recommend coming at lunch when the restaurant is not so busy. Prices for lunch are quite reasonable. For about $15 I had soup, salad (with an awesome tasting dressing) and two large flavorful maki rolls (spicy tuna and spice tuna with avocado).

    Kim M.

    I always enjoyed Genki Ya's Boston location so it was pleasant surprise to discover they were also in Brookline. It's more of a no-frills spot at this location but the service and sushi is just as good. They have an amazing spicy tuna on top of fried nori rice that I always get and recommend. And my friend and I tried a variety of rolls that incorporated shrimp tempura, yellowtail, scallop, etc. and every one was very fresh and tasty. Bonus they have a rare/coveted liquor license so we were able to enjoy wine with our meal as well!

    Jennifer T.

    Overall everything was great! The fish that we ordered tasted fresh. This is a solid sushi place to grab a bite. Definitely on the more casual side. I'm not sure how busy it can get but they have only a handful of tables inside and out. Definitely call ahead if you have more than 4 ppl. The menu is extensive but a bit hard to order since the website they use is a bit busy.

    Salmon Torch Roll
    Celine T.

    Went on a slow day so there was plenty of seating and food came out fast. The Salmon Torch Roll smelled really good and the outside is tasty, but the inside was so dry. It needed mayo to wake it up or the salmon just needs to be cooked a little less. Spicy Tuna Tempura Roll was fine but the tempura batter was not crispy. The tuna wasn't spicy either so it made the flavor of the roll flat and mushy. Overall, decent amount of food for the price but flavor wasn't the best.

    Sushi C. Makimono Platter

    I got takeout for my birthday and had a really good experience! The sushi is reasonably priced and everyone had a good time. I had around 15 people over so I bought three platters, gyoza, and chicken. All were really good! It isn't the cheapest place but I think it is worth to treat yourself every once in a while. If you're going to have a party or get together, I would recommend the platters!

    Makimono Combo, Philadelphia Roll
    Catherine N.

    Great value! I ordered via Postmates and my order was very much delayed which was annoying but I wasn't in a rush to eat. The rolls aren't the best rolls ever, but they do scratch the itch for sushi. You get what you pay for and I think ~$20 for these rolls is more than fair. The fish was cut generously in the tuna and salmon maki. The spicy tuna wasn't at all spicy, but tasted really good with the green onion (almost like a negitoro maki on the cheap). The makimono combo comes with bland miso soup to wash it all down. The philly roll was ok as well. There wasn't an overwhelming amount of cream cheese and they kindly substituted raw salmon instead of smoked salmon as I requested. Overall 4/5 for value, 3.5/5 for quality/taste

    a table full of food
    Molly G.

    This is a takeout review only - I haven't been to this Genki Ya in person (although I have been to other locations). M and I ordered Genki Ya through GrubHub last night and had a great dinner. Delivery was a bit slow - our order was postponed by about 20 minutes but we got regular updates through GrubHub so it was okay. Possibly was a driver issue and not the restaurant anyways. The great: You know what miso soup is. You know what you're getting. This was classic and delicious but with the nice addition of woodear mushrooms (the little white ones) which I love and lots of chunks of tofu. Likewise with the edamame - you know what you're getting but props to GY that they were somehow still warm when they arrived. Pan fried pork gyoza was also delicious and classic. Lastly we loved the sashimi appetizer. Six pieces of fish total, super fresh and tasty, the salmon in particular was super buttery and melted in your mouth. The good: We also split two Maki rolls, the spicy scallop and the Boston flower. Flavors in spicy scallop were great but the pieces were sliced super thin so it was quite difficult to pick them up without it falling apart. Tasty and I would order again. The flower roll was pretty good but I'd be open to trying others rather than reordering. The okay: we also split the tori no kagare - Japanese fried chicken. This was not at all what I was expecting. They were pretty big pieces of chicken without a ton of breading/crust and I thought they were a bit tough/overcooked. Similarly the torched salmon tatake was a little overdone. Each of the pieces were almost fully cooked rather than lightly torched. Flavors were good but I wouldn't order again. The bad: nothing!! This is a solid take out spot.

    Spicy roll combo
    Della S.

    Reasonably priced sushi with thick chunks of fresh fish and not too much rice! There aren't that many tables since the restaurant is fairly small but I didn't have trouble getting seated immediately on a Saturday evening. They have coat racks in the back next to the restroom. For two people, we got the Genki ichiban (sushi rice wrapped in seaweed and deep fried in tempura batter, topped with spicy tuna and roe), salmon avocado roll, and spicy maki combo (came with spicy yellowtail, spicy salmon, and spicy tuna rolls. Also came with miso soup). Their more basic rolls range from $6-8 and their fancier/special rolls are closer to $10 or more. The spicy maki combo was $20 for 3 rolls, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The Genki ichiban is worth trying! Although it comes with 4 pieces, each piece is big. The spicy tuna layer is very thick. The tempura battered rice is warm which contrasts well with the cold spicy tuna. The only downside is that you can't really taste the roe, and the dish in general is kind of bland. The spicy rolls weren't that spicy. They didn't overload the rolls with a bunch of spicy mayo. However the fish-to-rice ratio was awesome. Each piece came with a lot of fish and not too much rice, and they also rolled the rice in scallions. Even though the rolls weren't as spicy as I had hoped, they were very fresh and good quality. The rolls also had a bit of tempura flakes inside to add texture/crunch. Continuing the theme of rolls packed with fish, the salmon in the salmon and avocado roll was nice and thick! The roll itself was only around $8 which was a good deal since the fish was so fresh. Their miso soup has enoki mushrooms in addition to tofu and wakame. It's not too salty but is packed with umami. If you're looking for a good sushi spot that won't break your wallet, Genki Ya is the place to go!

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    Taylor S.

    I love the salmon and unagi rolls and nigiri here! Very fresh and the salmon has good texture. The sushi here takes out really well. It's definitely on the pricier side for casual sushi especially when dining in, but I'm a big fan of the lunch options.

    Spicy Triple Roll
    Jake C.

    Great food that is slightly more expensive than other sushi places I've been to but it's also in Coolidge corner which is notoriously more expensive. Service is fast and friendly. There are tables inside and out when's it nice outside.

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    Quick service. Never have any issues with my order. Great selection and flavor. Love the ability to quickly pick up take out.

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    Maguro

    Maguro

    4.3(396 reviews)
    0.3 miCoolidge Corner
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    First time here and it was great! We did the AYCE all-you-can-eat on a Monday (they only do it…read moreMonday and Tuesdays) - got there around 7:30p and even though it was very full, we got seated quickly with a table for 3. It's $50 for the regular AYCE or $80 for the Premium AYCE. We opted for the former, and it was plenty great. We have done lots of AYCE sushi and I will say this is the BEST of them - I think it's because it's the same grade sushi as they would normally do Ala carte on other nights. The $50 menu had plenty of sashimi and regular nigiri (sushi with rice) options and some Thai too. We had mostly the sashimi Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Octopus, a few rolls, some edamame, gyoza, shumai. My favorites were the salmon, as the cuts were large, thick and amazing silky, and the gyoza, as it was perfectly crispy. The Pad Thai was bit way too sweet for my taste - a skip for me next time. The decor is very nice - reminded me of a dive Tokyo bar. Service was quick and very attentive. We will be back!

    Have been hearing about their Mon & Tue AYCE, so went on to try it a month or so ago. With what…read moreseems to be a recent price increase, now $50++ allows access to a good variety of sushi/sashimi, on top of apps, ramen, poke bowls, and cooked rice/noodle dishes. Whereas $80++ offers diners a set of amount of uni, plus unlimited amount of everything else, wagyu included. Sounds like a good deal, especially when one can eat a lot. Even as we are no longer Team Eat Till You Burst, we went for the premium, mainly for the nicer cuts such as toro and wagyu, and because uni!! Jumping in shortly after 5pm, we were promptly seated, marked a bunch of stuff on paper, and soon after submission, we got food brought to our table. It was a decent meal overall, so why 3 stars? Let's recap. Menu variety is fantastic, though of course we didn't get "one of everything", coz that's simply impossible. While the premium did cover a lot of grounds, it would have been nice if they also included anago (sea eel) which is currently only available on the a la cart menu, and maybe even offer couple lesser-known items such as monk fish liver app, sea grapes, off-the-beaten-path fish cuts, what have you. Would be happy even if we only get an allotment of those like we do with the uni. Now, service - great overall. Servers circulated around and were alert of customers' needs. Approached at appropriate times to take our order sheets, refill water, provide new order sheets, and ask if we wanted more food. So kudos on that. Their denotation of serving "regular portion" of cooked food had us hesitant in ordering, since we didn't want to be wasteful (or use our limited stomach space for dishes we can easily get elsewhere). But from other tables' orders as well as the one noodle dish that we ended up getting, it seems that the portion size was what I would like to see at AYCE places -- about 50-60% of regular Asian dish size, where 3-4 people can each have a couple bites "just to try". However, to think if that is what they call "regular portion", then it is definitely "Brookline pricing" on a la carte, which I would not recommend one to do such things on these items. Food is fantastic in general; we got a variety of stuff, and everything was really of top quality and taste. The meal would have been a "highly recommended" if they didn't serve the uni that we got. Out of the 12 pcs of uni sushi, all of them were... while not "foul" to a point where one cannot safely consume, they were definitely more sub-par than "ok but not great". Colors aside (which I understand there can be a range depending on origins and such), the uni was a "splat" of yellow stuff on rice, without distinct shape of the flesh. On top of the fishy smell (I'm talking about slightly ammonia-ish), the presentation and taste-texture upon them hitting our tongues... really left the ENTIRE room to be desired. In retrospect, we should have sent them back even if they weren't going to replace them. But instead, we stupidly forced ourselves to shove them all down in cowardly silence, then ordered another round of wagyu just to make us feel a little better about it. Yes, we weren't smart as customers. But if the restaurant is going to charge $100++ per person (after tax and tip), someone from the kitchen should have known better than pushing this thing out for customers to deal with. In their defense, yes, the uni itself was still "edible" in a sense that it didn't make us sick, but I'd maintain that better judgment should have been made. Once the shell was cracked open and you see this pale-gray yellow mush, it should have been decided that it is better repurposed, than be served straight to your customers as your star/featured product. As seen in other diners' experiences, it could just have been a one-off mishap, so I'm not knocking them entirely. But I do hope the restaurant would improve on their QC accordingly. It was such a disappointing low point in an otherwise wonderful meal.

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    Miraku Boston - Spicy miso ramen

    Miraku Boston

    4.4(70 reviews)
    0.2 miCoolidge Corner
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    Miraku Boston is a ramen-focused Japanese restaurant in Brookline that centers its menu around rich…read morebroths, carefully prepared noodles, and a small selection of appetizers and sides. We walked into a cozy, understated space that often filled up quickly, giving it a lively but still relatively calm dining atmosphere once we were seated. The room was warm and functional, with a layout that kept the focus on the food rather than the décor, and the steady hum of conversation added to the comfortable energy. The main draw here is the ramen itself, especially the broth-forward bowls like shoyu and miso variations. We ordered a few different styles and found the Yaki Shoyu and spicy miso standing out the most, with deep umami flavors and a layered richness that built as we ate. The sesame ramen was also a popular option for its nutty, aromatic profile. When everything was hitting well, the broth was the clear highlight and felt like the reason to come. The noodles were a bit more divisive depending on preference. Some bowls landed perfectly, while others felt more standard or less fresh compared to the broth, which could slightly affect the overall balance of the dish. Because of that, the experience tended to be strongest when we stuck to the core ramen offerings rather than branching out too far into appetizers or rice dishes. Service was generally friendly and efficient, but the restaurant could get busy during peak hours, which might lead to a short wait before seating. Once inside, the pacing of the meal was smooth, and the atmosphere stayed comfortable enough for a relaxed lunch or dinner, even when the dining room was full. The staff moved through the room with ease, and the food came out without much delay. Overall, Miraku Boston is a solid ramen spot in the Brookline area that does best when focusing on its strengths: rich, flavorful broth-based ramen bowls. It is not overly experimental, but when the kitchen is on point, it delivers a satisfying and comforting ramen experience worth returning for.

    Came here with some friends as this was their favorite ramen spot and they were having a popup…read morewhere a Japanese chef came here to make some limited bowls of seabream and shellfish white soy sauce ramen. As this was limited pop up, we did wait about 1-1.5 hours to be able to get inside and order the food, but it was a relatively organized experience. We got sat at the bar at the side where the waiters/waitresses entered/exited which was mildly annoying and flagging them to get more water was a little hard as well. I didn't order the limited bowl as that's not usually my choice of flavor for ramen broths but I got to try it. It was very mild and had a nice taste but still wouldn't be my go to order. For myself, I got the spicy miso which was nice and flavorful. My friends also ordered the Takoyaki and the Zangi Fried Chicken which were both good. For dessert we also ordered the Monako Ice Cream and Hojicha Chiffon Cake. The Hojicha Chiffon cake didn't have as much flavor as I would've liked and the ice cream that came with it, kind of just overpowered it, should get hojicha ice cream with this one to taste more hojicha.

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    Maruichi Select - Premium Chirashi

    Maruichi Select

    4.2(83 reviews)
    0.3 miCoolidge Corner
    $$

    In a world where so many Japanese-style items aren't actually made in Japan (and aren't always the…read morebest quality), I really respect Maruichi Select for carrying so many genuinely Japanese items. The shop, with all its ceramics, is SO cute. I want everything. It's also just a lovely little cafe: calm, cozy, neat, clean, and surprisingly spacious. Also, the onigiri is the biggest onigiri I've ever had. Maybe I just haven't eaten enough onigiri in my life, but I swear theirs is huge and also one of the most flavorful. I got the spicy chicken karaage onigiri and did not regret it. I also got the matcha latte, which was really good. And I respect that they serve Ogawa Coffee, a Japanese coffee. So based. I wish I lived closer so I could just roll out of bed and work here. Honestly, I wish I could WFH so I could work here. Why can't I just live here while I'm at it? They also have a good selection of ramen, udon, sandos, and, when they aren't short-staffed, kakigori shaved ice. I'm sad about the kakigori. It's summer, goddamnit! They could be making so much money if they had enough staff for it. You really can't go wrong being here. It's a little serene Japanese oasis, and I'm very glad it exists.

    Cute little Japanese shop and food spot. Some street parking in the area and a small paid parking…read morelot in the back of the Coolidge center with 4 hour parking. We got here right when they opened so they were still preparing the premium onigiri for the day. Service was very friendly - order at the register and pick up your food when ready. We did order one of each - Chashu & Aji-Tama (Braised Pork & Egg) - this was one of my favorites, flavorful and fresh. Karage - Probably our second favorite - the chicken was tender. Spicy Karage - similar to the regular karage but I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy mayo Takana (Pickled Mustard Leaf) - this one was surprising but very good and a little spicy. I also ordered their Cherry Blossom Tea and the Hojicha Latte. Both were good teas. I did some shopping here too as they had a variety of snacks, teas and other trinkets. They have a small little refrigerated fresh food section where you can also get onigiri and other foods. Very cute spot and good amount of seating inside. Nice, quiet and calming inside. Would definitely come back.

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    Chiharu

    Chiharu

    4.7(206 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This is my second time here and I still love it. Will recommend to reserve a table if you have a…read moreparty of more than 2 as the space is limited. However, I haven't seen people wait too long. I love the options and sushi is very fresh. The ramen is also delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. The sake selection is great and the price is affordable. I highly recommend to come back to this place if you want an affordable yet quality sushi experience.

    I feel like Chiharu is a bit of a hidden gem! Despite its unassuming exterior, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised with how nice my food was. We came on a weeknight and easily snagged seats. The hostess was very kind and accommodating. I have high suspicions this place is owned by Chinese people based on some clues, such as Chinese style noodles on the ramen menu and steamed pork buns as an appetizer. We got the beef noodle soup which was excellent (albeit not expected in a Japanese restaurant!). It was actually a little spicy. Came with lots of beef and a flavorful and rich broth. We got two of the special rolls, Kiss of Fire and (I think) Torched Yellowtail, which were both tasty. No complaints there! For our appetizer we got sashimi salad, composed of strips of several kinds of raw fish (salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail) and some surimi and avocado on top of a bed of greens. There was a ponzu like sauce on the side. Although fresh and not bad tasting, I think this was a bit plain. Overall though, the prices and vibes were good and I'd come back!

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    Omori Izakaya Brookline - Snow mountain Maki

    Omori Izakaya Brookline

    4.0(253 reviews)
    1.0 miBrookline Village
    $$

    This is a go to for us in Brookline with great service, a variety of food and a casual environment…read more It feels like a local Izakaya that I have been to in Japan. You can get a variety of items from Yakitori (grilled meats on a skewer over a hibachi), Kushiyaki (the same with veggies), different types of sushi, tempura and classic hot dishes. You are quickly met at the door and seated and the restaurant. While it's a little bit dated, it is a pub and it is comfortable. The service is super attentive and always prompt. When you seated at the table, you immediately get water and a delicious cabbage salad gratis. You can get a picture of beer for $25 and a great selection of Sake and other cocktails. The food prices are very reasonable for the quality and value that you get. The food is always super tasty with the yakitori served hot. The sushi is fresh and delicious. The grilled salmon with vegetables is wonderful with a nice accompanying savory sauce.

    My friend is a huge fan of Omori so we decided to go here for dinner on a summer Friday night. The…read moreweather was gorgeous so we decided to sit outside. This place has an outdoor patio seating area that overlooks Brookline Village. We ordered chicken katsu to start off and I ordered a bunch of different sushi rolls. I opted for Caterpillar Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, and Sweet Potato Roll. All were decent, though I've had better and fresher fish. The fish quality here isn't as high as many reviews claim it to be, it's not bad by any means but you can taste that it's not pristine. For this reason I would say my favorite of the evening was the sweet potato roll. Chicken katsu appetizer was just okay.

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    Yume Ga Arukara - Signature Cold Niku Udon

    Yume Ga Arukara

    4.6(862 reviews)
    3.0 miPorter Square
    $$

    Finally got to try the famous cold niku udon at Yume Ga Arukara! I've heard so much about this…read moreplace, so I was really excited to finally check it out. We came around 4pm and luckily it wasn't too crowded, so we were able to get seated right away. I ordered the cold niku udon and overall it was really good! The noodles had a great chewy texture, the beef was flavorful, and everything tasted really fresh. We also tried the hot udon, which was really good too and definitely worth trying if you prefer something warm. Service was also super quick, which I appreciated. I will say I had pretty high expectations because of how hyped this place is, and personally I don't think it completely lived up to the hype for me. It was still a really good bowl of udon though, and I'm definitely glad I finally tried it. Would still recommend checking it out at least once!

    Came here on a Friday at 5:30PM whilst visiting Boston with my friend. We did not have to wait and…read moregot seated right away. I ordered the Hot Niku Udon since AC's been killing me. My friend ordered the Spicy Cold Niku Udon that I did not taste since I don't handle spicy well. Honestly the udon did not take a while to come but the servers kept checking in on us, telling that our udon was coming out soon and apologizing for the wait. They made sure our water cups were never empty; I don't think my water went below 50%. The Hot Niku Udon was honestly one of the best udon's I'd ever have. There was as lot of beef. Noodles were soft. Soup was warm. Lots of scallions. I loved the addition of the crispy tempura batter. I want to come back.

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    Gen Sou En

    Gen Sou En

    4.1(13 reviews)
    0.3 miCoolidge Corner

    I really enjoyed my visit to Gen sou en! I think it's relatively popular place to hangout and go on…read moredates, etc. they don't have wi fi so I guess it's not really a study spot. I had their 10 dollar signature curry. It was a lot of food for the price. Complete with shredded chicken and served with plenty of rice! I loved it! The hojicha latte was very strong and tasted amazing. It wasn't sweetened much, so I guess you can really taste the hojicha! I think it was very skillfully made. Also tried one of their onigiri. You get the onigiri at the cashier when you order. Not sure what happened but the first person I talked to didn't give me one when I ordered. I had to go back and talk to them to get one. The braised pork and egg is quite good and almost tastes like fish roe as it's so rich and tasty. The interior is spacious. But can feel a little cramped or difficult to get around it.

    I wanted to love this place, but it's a mismatch for the vibe I was seeking…read more I was looking for zen, and given my view of the grocery store from my seat, a view of the prep kitchen in the other direction, the beat of the hip pop music playing unexpectedly loudly, and the lines, I'm thinking it's more of an urban, 20-something vibe. I probably would have loved it in my 20s. They do have a room with tatami mats & exposed brick with the vibes I was hoping for, but a woman is talking and gesticulating animatedly in there, and at another table there's a toddler, whereas the tables on the floor are ironically much quieter. Maybe I'll check out that room next time? I get the establishment isn't responsible for patrons' volume or meltdowns. They have signs asking you not to stay more than 90 minutes...which I find fascinating, as the ambiance doesn't lend itself towards lingering. Nonetheless, 4 stars because I really enjoyed my first iced Houjicha Latte. In the future, I'll take my drink orders to go.

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    Gen Sou En - Inside

    Inside

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    Gen Sou En - Matcha latte and beef rice bowl.

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    Matcha latte and beef rice bowl.

    Kyuramen - Brookline

    Kyuramen - Brookline

    4.3(322 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Awesome ambience! Bright and clean, great use of space with booths that are almost completely…read moreenclosed with a little curtain even so you can easily converse. There's a button on the wall when you're ready to order. We came for lunch after enjoying the Isabella Gardner museum, and didn't have a reservation but they had no problem seating us right away at about 1 p.m. today. We ordered the honeycomb appetizer plate, several spicy Sapporo miso ramens, a chicken shoyu, a beef shoyu ramen, and a Korean kimchi ramen. Our server was helpful and conscientious, making sure my brother's request for non-dairy was complied with, while still giving him options/alternatives. We're still not sure why the trend of adding butter to ramen broth became popular (although I do like butter). The Sapporo miso ramen was savory but didn't really taste like miso, it tasted like smoky chili. My kimchi ramen was wonderful, exactly what I expected. The chicken and beef shoyu ramen had delicious mellow broth, so they added the sauerkraut pepper provided on the table (plus shichimi and cayenne pepper) to taste. Overall, super satisfying!

    Was a decent place with nice ambience; I do wish that the flavor profile on the spicy ramen was…read moremore nuanced; the pork was tender, but perhaps not as plentiful as one might hope, and might have wanted a bit more on the accoutrements as well, esp. the corn. Bamboo shoots might have been nice as well. The agedashi tofu was nicely presented, with a large stash of fish flakes on top of each of four pieces of tofu. The batter was a bit tight / thick for my liking, but the sauce was delicious.

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    Kyuramen - Brookline - Inside of the restaurant

    Inside of the restaurant

    Kyuramen - Brookline - Takoyaki Octopus Balls (6Pcs)

    Takoyaki Octopus Balls (6Pcs)

    Kyuramen - Brookline - Takoyaki Octopus Balls (6Pcs)

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