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    Kenzoku Mazesoba

    4.6 (134 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Menu (1/2) as of 7/17/26
    Winston L.

    A foray into another sector of Japanese food! We got the Kurobuta Sausage, Shoyu Mazesoba, and Tan Tan Mazesoba. The sausages definitely tasted like Berkshire pork, very distinct flavor. The ingredient quality of the mazesoba bowls were great. However, I felt that the flavors didn't exactly combine harmoniously; rather, I just tasted the distinct flavors of the individual ingredients. Still worth sampling though!

    Vegetable Mazesoba
    Lily F.

    Wow! What a wonderful experience. We came on a Sunday, a little afternoon. There was a 15 minute wait, but once we were seated things moved quickly. It wasn't large inside, but the high ceilings and windows made it feel spacious. Our server was friendly and helpful, with the perfect balance of checking in and letting us enjoy our meal. The vegetable mazesoba was incredible--and I appreciated how as we ate up the noodles, they offered us rice (no exfra charge!) to mix in so we could finish up the broth and toppings easily. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious, reasonably priced vegan meal :) I would definitely come again!

    Yuzu shio
    Megan Y.

    Came here on a saturday evening around 5:30 PM and was seated at a table of 2 immediately. However, it did get very busy by the time we left around 6:15 PM, so I would recommend coming earlier to avoid a wait. I really enjoyed my yuzu shio bowl. The sauce was very flavorful and umami, and the poached egg mixed in very well with it. I liked how it came with lots of greens and toppings. The noodles themselves had great texture too. I tried some of the mentaiko cream mazesoba too, and it was incredibly tasty and unique as well. The portion sizes are quite big, and they bring you a rice ball at the end to eat the remainder of the sauce with. Very affordably priced too.

    Shoyu Mazesoba
    Charles C.

    Food was amazing! Me and the wife were visiting from California, and this place is definitely in the top 3 Mazemen/Mazesoba on my list! Ambiance is a small, modern restaurant feel. It was nice! And the service was amazing too, the friendly lady was super attentive and accommodating! Would definitely come here again if ever in the area!

    (If they have a special on their matcha too, get it!)
    Dae B.

    Kenzoku Mazesoba is such a cute place close by to the Longwood area/HMS campus. The Yuzu Shio mazesoba has the perfect amount of acidity and sweetness, and coupled with the runny egg? Absolute heaven. What I love most about this place is that you get free refills on rice at the end to go with the leftover broth, which is basically two meals in one. I like saving bits of meat and veggies to go with my rice, and if I'm too full (which is often the case), I just take it to go with me. For $20 ish and two meals worth? I'd say that's a pretty good bargain!

    Yuzu Shio
    Rachel S.

    I've never had mazesoba before, and i had been expecting the cold buckwheat soba noodles. These are served warm, with a poached egg and other toppings. You are supposed to add vinegar and chili to taste, and mix it then eat it. I really loved the flavor of the yuzu shio. The flavors blended well and it was really tasty, the waiter brought us rice when we were almost done to mix in and finish the rest of the sauce with! Loved it!!

    Soboro don

    Everything about this restaurant is amazing. I have come back time and time again for both the delicious food (with options in different price ranges, all of which are delicious and big) and the wonderful, warm service. The staff is so kind and friendly and the space is beautiful! The food also always comes fast and the quality is consistently top-notch. The Soboro Don rice bowl is the best I've ever had, and I've been to Japan and have tried plenty!! I love this place and am sad to be leaving the area.

    Thai Spicy Mazesoba Cheese Mazesoba
    Kevin W.

    Been to mazesoba twice. Both times I ordered one of the mazesobas. In general the noodles come out super quickly. They are well flavored, noodles are cooked just right and are very chewy. Highly recommend the thai spice noodles. You can also request an extra bowl of rice with each order of noodles. However, keep in mind the rice is an extra small bowl and does not taste particularly great. I had hoped it was a one time thing but definitely could taste it the second time I went too. Service was also just ok. Requested not to be put at a high top table with half the restaurant empty but they were unwilling to combine two tables. Additionally prices are accurately reflected on their menus. Overall, for the price of $20 per bowl I don't think it's worth it. That said if someone asks to go I wouldn't say no.

    Yuzu Shio Mazesoba
    Tessa F.

    This place is known for their mazesoba, which is a Japanese dry ramen (with the egg yolk used as the sauce). I ordered the vegetable mazesoba (10/10), which has kabocha, tofu, and truffle oil. My friend got the yuzu shio mazesoba, but it was a bit sour & lacked toppings. Overall really good flavor, giving 4/5 as it's a bit expensive for what you get.

    Yuzu Shio
    Ying X.

    I had been following this mazesobaまぜそば place for months, and walking in to hear both the waiter and the chef speaking Mandarin was somewhat jarring for a Japanese restaurant. Yuzu Shio: The noodles were properly al dente; onions and Chinese onions added freshness, and the runny-yolk egg was creamy and aromatic. However, the "Yuzu Shio柚子塩" seasoning leaned unexpectedly sweet, lacking both acidity and savoriness. A few circles of vinegar helped restore balance and depth. Nagoya名古屋 mazesoba is said to have roots in Taiwanese cuisine. Although this was my first time trying mazesoba, as a Chinese diner, I was surprised to found a sense of familiarity in the slow-braised chashu叉焼, soft, tender, and sweet, which carried a profile reminiscent of authentic Taiwanese lu rou滷肉 (braised pork). Replacing the original minced or diced pork with thick-sliced chashu was a double-edged sword: it improved texture and richness, but the larger pieces made the sauce harder to coat the noodles evenly. A bowl of rice would be served at the end to soak up the remaining sauce, but the rice was overly soft and became slightly soggy.

    Isaac C.

    I've visited this restaurant twice and had mixed experiences. The first time, I ordered the yuzu shio mazesoba which was pretty unique since I hadn't seen this flavor of mazesoba before. The yuzu added a nice citrus note that balanced the saltiness of the dish. However, I found it a bit weird that the dish included leafy greens, as that isn't traditionally part of mazesoba. On my second visit, I tried the mentaiko cream mazesoba which I didn't enjoy. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise, and the consistency was more watery than expected. My friends' dishes also all had noticeably different sauce consistencies. Overall, my experience here has been fairly average, which is why it gets 3 stars.

    vegetable
    Winni Z.

    Cute and casual interior, similar to Futago Udon next door. The only played throwback Taylor Swift songs. The staff were helpful and efficient. I've never tried mazesoba before, but I thought the food was very good, with generous portions. I can see myself craving the yuzu shio very soon...

    Erica C.

    This is my second time at Kenzouka because my first time was so memorable! This casual spot specializes in broth-less ramen with a variety of toppings, and additional delicious offerings. I continue to find this place a unique experience as they offer a free bowl of rice near the end the meal to mix with any sauce left over in the bowl. My partner and I ordered two Mazesoba bowls, an appetizer, and a sushi roll. I ordered the Mentaiko Cream Mazesoba. It was topped with slow braised pork chasu that melted in my mouth. The dish was very unique and light tasting. It didn't leave me feeling heavy. My partner ordered the Tan Tan Mazesoba which had spicy minced pork, chili oil, and topped with a poached egg. The egg added a creaminess to the sauce and coated all the noodles. It was mild in spice and heavy with flavor! We also had the fried chicken wings appetizer and the Pink Lady roll. Everything was devoured, including the free bowl of rice. I arrived on Saturday around 630PM which was during the busy dinner hour. However, I only needed to wait a few minutes before seating. The shop's soft lighting, handmade paper cranes, and bright colored murals created a comfortable vibe. Service is really fast and friendly. There is plenty of street parking nearby and other shops in the area to shop or end the experience with dessert.

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    Ask the Community - Kenzoku Mazesoba

    Maguro

    Maguro

    4.3(396 reviews)
    0.9 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)
    0.9 miCoolidge Corner
    $$

    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)
    0.9 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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    Premium Chirashi

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    Chiharu

    Chiharu

    4.7(206 reviews)
    1.6 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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    Chiharu house roll

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    Omori Izakaya Brookline - Snow mountain Maki

    Omori Izakaya Brookline

    4.0(253 reviews)
    1.2 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(861 reviews)
    2.8 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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    Yume Ga Arukara - Interior seating

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    Spicy Hot Niku Udon

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    Gen Sou En

    Gen Sou En

    4.1(13 reviews)
    0.9 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

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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(323 reviews)
    0.1 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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