This is an okay ramen spot, but there really isn't much that sets it apart. The menu is pretty limited, and aside from the unique shaved steak bowl, there's not a whole lot to offer. The steak was decent but a bit chewy, though the flavor itself was solid and well-seasoned. It's an interesting concept and worth trying once if you're curious, but it's not something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, not bad, just nothing that really stands out or pulls you back for a repeat visit. read more

Hakata Ramen & Sushi - Spicy Miso Ramen with shaved steak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Ordered take out from Hakata and got their curry chicken Don and spicy tonkotsu. Tonkotsu had good spicy level but it was on the saltier side. I do recommend others to try the curry chicken Don. It was nice, crispy and had amount of sauce. read more

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Overall the food here is good and reasonably priced, not the best ramen I've had but scratches the itch for sure. Had a good amount of toppings which was appreciated. We ordered an appetizer that came out after our ramen, the waiter said this was normal when we asked about the app when our ramen came out, so would have appreciated that heads up when we ordered so we could have waited until after our app came to put in the ramen! The restaurant itself has a good amount of seating, although it did smell strongly of cleaning products when we arrived. read more

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The spicy tonkotsu ramen was good but the curry chicken don was a bit salty. Overall, it's a decent spot for quick Japanese food. I got it to go so that might affect the flavors a little bit. The chicken remained crispy tho even for take out! read more

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I frequent Hakata. Their sushi and ramen are absolutely delicious! Their Spicy Tonkatsu ramen is my go-to, it has all of my favorite ramen ingredients in it. They also have an awesome lunch special, 3 maki rolls for $18! Their spicy tuna is one of my favorite basic rolls. I normally do takeout or delivery but that it's also great for dining in! Their service is quick and it's cozy inside. read more

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Got a bowl of Tonkatsu Spicy Ramen, which was so spicy that my daughter did not finish the broth. She said noodles were good, though. I got 3 rolls - 1 salmon avocado, 1 Alaska (salmon, avocado & cucumber) and 1 Beauty of Alaska Roll. All were good, fresh and rice was also fresh. Took 1 star off because there was no soy sauce and when I asked for soy sauce, they brought out a bowl of soy sauce. Not sure what I was supposed to do with that, lol. I was even more curious where all the soy sauce containers were at the restaurant! read more

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Ordered takeout from here and got the Curry Chicken Donburi along with pork gyoza. The curry chicken rice bowl was amazing and reminded me of the curry I had in Japan. The gyoza tasted fresh and homemade, unlike at many Japanese places where it's obvious they were frozen. Overall, a solid meal--looking forward to trying this place in person soon! read more

Hakata Ramen & Sushi - Curry Chicken Donburi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

You really can't go wrong here for great Japanese in the greater Boston area. I order here once a week. Personal favorites: Curry Chicken Donburi Torched Salmon Roll read more

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Ordered the spicy tonkotsu and tonkotsu ramen and was average compared to other ramen shops. Took a while to get the check as our server was at the front talking to his coworker. read more

We tried Hakata Ramen a few weeks ago, overall the food was good. We ordered sushi and ramen. The sushi was pretty standard and some of the rolls around the room looked really fancy and nice. Ours was simple and delicious. The ramen on the other hand was not as good as we hoped. The broth lacked flavor and was served warm but not piping hot as we have had at other establishments. The depth of flavor was pretty minimal across the Tonkotsu and the spicy ramen my boyfriend got. The toppings were good. read more

We came in 30 minutes before they closed and they were already closed up. They wouldn't seat us.

Excellent: - shrimp tempura roll - spicy salmon roll Good: - Alaskan roll - Spicy tuna roll read more

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Haven't eaten in the restaurant recently but have gotten takeout. Sushi is consistently good and we also enjoy miso soups.

We stop here for ramen on our drive from New York State to the north shore. Way better than fast food. Just wish they would use some fresh veggies. I could do without the jarred garlic, canned corn and canned bamboo shoots. The broth, noodles and soy eggs are so good, just throw in some fresh greens! read more

Looking for a some quality ramen?! You found the best place in Boston. I was out here visiting my boyfriend and wanted something warm to complement the rainy weather. Menu: There is a large menu with sushi, bowls/plate, and ramen. They even have a lunch special from open- 3pm Monday-Saturday. Parking: There is street parking on the side of the restaurant. Quality of Food: Ramen is one of my favorite meal and this was pretty good. The soup base was flavorful and ingredients were very fresh. The ramen noodles were soft but not overcooked. My boyfriend copied me and ordered the tonkotsu ramen. He said it was just as good as LA ramen places. If you're in the area and looking for good ramen, I would highly recommended you come here :) We will be coming back to try the other ramens and sushi. read more

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TLDR: lovely bowl of ramen Really enjoyed coming here on a random weekday lunch. I asked the server what her favorite bowl was and the tantan ramen did not disappoint. Full of flavor, spicier than the usual ramen bowl it hit all the right notes. Savory. The accoutrements were full of flavor and balanced the meal. Definitely will be coming here again! read more

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Stopped here on the way back from apple picking on a rainy day and it was the perfect late lunch! Parked along the street right outside, and we tried the tan tan ramen, tonkotsu, spicy tonkotsu and the vegetarian ramen and everyone was very happy with their food! Service was great and we got our food quickly. Would definitely come back! read more

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This place is so good, the sushi was so fresh! Went there for an early dinner on a weekday, so there was no wait. It seems like most people order takeout from here; they were really busy packing orders and we saw a bunch of people come to pick up food. We ordered the spicy maki combo ($21) and miso ramen ($15). I had the spicy maki combo and the fish was so fresh. The ratio of fish to rice was amazing; they gave large pieces of fish that simply melted in my mouth. They didn't give me lots of rice with small amounts of fish, which is definitely a plus. The presentation was also really pretty, accurately representing how good the food tasted. The spicy maki combo also came with miso soup, which was a nice side but definitely not the star of the show. The sushi was so yummy and flavorful. I'm so excited to try more of their sushi! I didn't have the miso ramen personally, but my friend said it was delicious. It wasn't too salty and the ramen egg was cooked to perfection. She also liked the fact they grated garlic and had corn in the soup, it really added to the taste of the soup, making it tastier. They were also pretty generous with the size of the chashu slices. Definitely come here for dinner or lunch and try their sushi. I highly recommend it! I was worried I wouldn't be able to find parking at first since it was all street parking. However, there are a bunch of open spots (non-metered) nearby. I ended up easily finding a spot right in front of the restaurant. This was a delicious meal. I'm excited to come back here again! read more

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The foods are good, the atmosphere is quiet and the servers are nice, but I'm not sure why they're closed even in the working hours

Took a risk and a 1/2 hour drive to get ramen tonight since I am just recovering from Covid and wanted comfort food. We ordered vegetarian miso ramen, Tantan ramen, and chicken karaage. The ramen noodles have a good texture. Toppings are very fresh and simple. Good flavor on the vegetarian miso broth. Not spicy at all. The Tonton Ramen broth is a bit spicy and you can taste the sesame oil. The chicken Karaage was fried well, with a light batter and nice crunch. I liked the black pepper on the chicken. We won't make the drive every week for takeout but I'm so glad we did tonight. read more

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Nice little spot for ramen. Had their spicy tonkatsu ramen. Very solid if you're looking for a spicy savory lunch

Hakata is our go to local ramen restaurant. They also have a large variety of sushi and we've tried most of them and they're great. read more

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Sushi rice was a poor quality. Reman soup was not tasty at all. It just wasn't good quality food.

Decent sushi and ramen. Nothing that knocked my socks off but it was okay. Service was fast, good l, and friendly no issues. The restaurant was dimly lit aside from the sushi bar but otherwise on par. read more

Everything I've had here has been delicious and I would definitely get again. I've tried the salmon avocado maki and eel avocado maki which were both great. They make the sushi with a thin layer of rice stuffed with fresh fish and large chunks of avocado. Perfect ratio and super fresh. Shrimp and vegetable tempura here is perfect. The tempura is light and crispy and not too oily. It was one of the best I've ever had! Super good and makes me crave it while writing this. Spicy tonkotsu ramen is super delciious! I like that the ramen comes with all the additional toppings that other ramen shops might charge extra for. It had corn, fish cake, fresh bamboo shoots, ramen egg, corn, scallions, bean sprouts and some fancy red seaweed (I think?). The broth is creamy and pork is smokey. I also like that the ramen egg has a sweet and savory soy taste. read more

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Ordered a sashimi diner, dragon roll and some other roll and it was great! Everything tasted fresh and the rolls had great flavors. We did take out so I can't comment on the interior or service. Take out order was easy and quick! read more

In our family of 7, we have two kids with food allergies, one vegetarian, one super picky eater and two parents who are trying to stay healthy. Hakata is the one place that we can all agree on, and can fit us all at the table. Highly recommend. The team is great, the food is yummy (and the service is fast) and everyone leaves well fed. We've been going regularly for a few years and always have a great meal. read more

Okay ramen place on waltham. Street parking only so it may be a struggle. The ramen is just okay. Not great but not bad Friendly service. read more

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Stopped in at noon on a Thursday for a table of six without a reservation, no issues. Lots of categories to choose from their menu. Even vegetarian options. The server stated their miso soup was vegetarian. I ordered the spicy miso. The broth was decent, not too salty. The noodles were cooked right, a little dente, the way I like. I had a bite of the seaweed salad, very standard. I also had a couple pieces of the spicy tuna roll, very mild on the spicy level. Our vegetarian ordered a couple rolls that came with miso. She liked her lunch. One person ordered the tomato ramen and liked it. The rest of the group ordered rolls and thoroughly enjoyed. We finished with mochi desserts. Two pieces of mochi with whipped cream came on each plate. The place has about a dozen tables with a sushi bar. Quite spacious. Street parking is all I saw which wasn't bad before noon. After we came out, the street parking was a lot less free. read more

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Nice little Japanese spot for ramens, sushi, and side dishes like fried chicken. One of the better sushi places in the Waltham area, with a few cuts of fish I haven't seen much around at other spots. Service is also quite friendly. Only negatives are 1) no alcohol, 2) the sushi rice could have been better - both texture wise and taste, but not terrible. Would come again read more

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Went here for dinner and it was awesome! I've been craving ramen all week and my wife had an extra night at home after a cancelled flight, so we went out to get some delicious food. We were both extra hungry so decided to get some sushi and ramen both. For the sushi we shared the salmon avocado maki and the eel avocado maki. I really liked both rolls, especially the salmon. They make the sushi very well here with a very thin layer of rice and completely stuffed with fresh fish and smooth avocado. The flavors and textures burst in your mouth, making the maki some of the best I've ever had, seriously. We both had the spicy tonkotsu ramen. Very nice portion, delicious flavorful broth. I distinctly remember how fresh the noodles and bamboo shoots tasted, which really speaks to the quality of the ingredients. The pork was also great with a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely come back here for the sushi and the ramen, and I imagine their signature maki rolls and nigiri are also great! read more

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Very fresh! Sushi and Ramen were great. If you're tired of the same old chicken, salmon and beef, give Hakata a go. read more

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Ordered via Yelp at Hakata Ramen & Sushi on a recent Friday night. The ordering process was a breeze and arranged to pick up at their restaurant and paid on-line to expedite the process. The dinner of choice was sushi and lots of it. Sashimi, too. Tuna, Spicy tune, salmon, spicy salmon, salmon and avocado, tuna and cucumber, and others. All made to order and fresh. I key way to tell is to examine the avocado for browning....none in sight. Everything was very good and packaged nicely for transportation and safety. Oh, one more thing....I really like their wood chopsticks; fully wrapped and not those very cheap ones that rarely split perfectly down the middle. The only negative was a confusing pick up process for a first timer. Step up a couple of stairs, open the door and you are in a type of waiting area with another door in front of you into the restaurant. You can see the staff inside, but no signage other than wear a mask. Do you wait there? Do you open the next door? Someone else was in that waiting area ahead of me so that aided to the confusion. I decided after a couple of mins to open the second door and go inside and there I was greeted and picked up my order. I will know better for next time, and if you are reading this before your first time; now, you know too. That being said, I will be back Hakata. Nice job. read more

Updating my review as I have also tried the ramen here! It's hard to find good vegetarian ramen but Hakata does it right - and they even have more than one option! Super flavorful with plenty of veggies, and of course the braised egg YUM. Service is also so fast every time I've visited. I've had both the spicy and regular vegetarian ramens; next time I will try the tomato! read more

Hakata Ramen & Sushi - Vegetarian Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Nestled in the corner of a main st in Waltham is Hakata. My sister and I tried the ramen and fried chicken bites. Both were amazing. I got the Spicy Miso ramen, and was pleased. It had all the components of a good ramen: hot pork flavored broth, al dente noodles, runny egg yolk and toppings. The ramen is flavorful and spicy here. Love the spicy chili oil they put out on the table. Pricing is reasonable too! Would recommend to stop by if you are craving ramen in Waltham area. read more

We came here on a Friday night since my 10 year old foodie daughter had been crying for "good" ramen. The dried packaged stuff at home wasn't satiating her craving! While my daughter ordered the Tonkatsu ramen, my husband and I got sushi. We also ordered the chicken karaage. The chicken karaage came in very small pieces which initially appeared very off putting to me. It looked cheap, and I was worried it was going to be too dry from over frying such small pieces of chicken. However, I was impressed by how moist and juicy the chicken was inside the crispy coating. Now onto the sushi - honestly...it was just okay, and I wouldn't return for that. I'll admit I'm a real sushi snob. There are only a few places in the Boston area that I'll go to get my sushi. Hands down, what you come here for is the ramen! I'm a big soup person, make my own pho at home, and I can tell the difference between quality broth and cheaply made ones. Firstly, the broth had a depth of flavor and wasn't overly salty. Secondly, we had leftovers and stored it overnight in the fridge. The next morning, all of the liquid congealed into very thick gelatin. I don't often see that when I order pho and ramen take-out and have leftovers. It's usually a big watery mess the next day as the broth is mostly MSG based. I'm super impressed with their ramen and would definitely return for that and would be willing to try other non-sushi items. read more

I am very disappointed with this place. Their ramen noodles and broth are not authentic. The ramen itself is not. Serving customers with lo mein noodles is so wrong. If you're running a business to serve Japanese food, then make sure to do it right. read more

Best sushi ever! The torched salmon roll is always great, definitely my favorite thing from here. The variety in the maki combo was also great, my favorite was the spicy tuna maki. Server was also very friendly, and the restaurant was casual and not too crowded. Food came out quickly too! read more

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This is really good food the salmon is really tasty and the ramen is also really tasty and they have marble soda and you should really come here. read more

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Tantan noodles were perfect! I had them ease up on spicy levels, not too spicy. I added extra chachu on the side. Definitely hit the spot! read more

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