Server was friendly & gave suggestions on what to eat. They were out of one drink that I wanted but not a big deal at all. Food came out hot & portions were large. When something is stated to be spicy on the menu it definitely means spicy. Great location for people watching but will need to find street parking that you pay for. Has a kids menu which is always a plus! read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Very tasty and decent priced. Vibe is cool and service is also good. The hand rolls have more rice but still good. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Mecha has become one of my favorite restaurants to visit when going to Boston . The pork belly bao buns are light and fluffy while having a delicious pork belly. The tuna and salmon roll are seasoned perfectly and take about three bites . The ramens have the perfect noodle texture and is bursting with flavor . The soy egg is always jammy and the brisket is soft and melts in your mouth. The service and drinks are top notch and the restaurant has a great energy to it. Would recommend to anyone and would go again and again ! read more

See all

Mixed feelings about my experience. I liked the atmosphere with the lighting but it was louder than I would have liked with the music and background noise. The server who took my order was nice and refilled my water often. I got my food and drink surprisingly quickly considering I was there on a busy Saturday night. I ordered the Sifu Lee cocktail and the Tonkotsu 3.0 with the recommended nori and chili oil. The Sifu Lee was a refreshing yuzu cocktail. The ramen, however, was disappointing. The pork was mostly fat, the noodles were more like spaghetti than ramen noodles in texture and thickness. The broth wasn't as rich as I would expect tonkotsu broth to be. I felt a bit rushed out as I was asked if I wanted the check before I finished my drink without being asked if I wanted anything else. However there was a line forming out the door and almost every seat was full so I can sort of understand. Overall this was not the best first impression but I'd be willing to return and try something different. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Tonkotsu 3.0 with nori and chili oil - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Lunched at Mecha in Brookline, love the cool trendy dining space. Plenty of seating. Service was quick. Food was as good as I remembered- the shrimp salad and curry laksa were full of flavor and servings are fairly generous too. read more

See all

Always very delicious pho, but this time I tried the edamame as an appetizer and truly my mind was blown. I will come back here exclusively for that edamame. It had lots of delicious spices (I want to say rosemary and thyme maybe?) but was genuinely incredible. Service was good, but it is always a bit slow. We had 5 of us at one table so it was a bit cramped but I appreciated that they were able to accommodate us. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Pho tai - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Solid food, friendly service. 4.5 stars Came here for dinner and got the smoke show cocktail: delicious and refreshing! If you like mezcal you'll love this drink. Then I got the herbed edamame: it's really complex, cooked with butter and rosemary. I've never had edamame done like this and I loved it. For dinner, I got the beef noodle: t's a lot of food and since it's served cold it was perfect for a hot summer day. Would definitely come back! read more

See all

Solid Asian fusion noodle restaurant with subpar service. We got the Laos Crispy Pork, the Spicy Miso 2.0, and the Spicy Beef. The pork belly in the Laos Crispy Pork had a perfectly crunchy exterior and a succulent interior. However, all the pickled items in the dish were especially sour. Both noodle dishes had tender proteins, balanced spiciness, and were a good portion size. Unfortunately, the service was spotty as our waiter rarely came to refill our waters and forgot to give us a receipt at the end of our meal read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Menu (1/2) as of 1/31/26 - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Perfect way to warm up from the chilly winter weather! We started with some bao buns. I got the pork belly bao and it was perfectly juicy with a good crispy bite. I loved my curry laksa and my fiancé loves his ramen too! The curry laksa has a bit of a kick to it and all the toppings paired well together. The waiter was kind and fast at service and came by several times to make sure we were doing well. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Curry laksa & tonkotsu 3.0 ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

I had a great experience here with some friends. The waiter gave a lot of solid suggestions. We ended up with getting a lot of apps which was half off during happy hour-- the red oil dumplings, goi tom buli, and the mushroom dumplings were super solid. I enjoyed the poutine as well. Overall surprisingly good and inexpensive for a fusion restaurant! Highly recommend!! read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Poutine - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Dictated from my 11 year old nephew: "The tonkatsu ramen 3.0 had an excellent, complex blend of spices that went really well with chashu and noodles. Everything else was magnificent!" From the others at the table: Good spicy red oil dumplings! Small but tasteful beer selection and excellent cocktails. The mushroom dumplings were really interesting, super savory with a paté-like texture. The paté was well made. Very yummy. read more

Loved Mecha! This was my first time here but I will certainly be coming back. We got a wide variety of foods and enjoyed all of them. The one item that sort of missed the mark for us was the gyoza - only because the consistency of it was very mushy on the inside and didn't have the most appealing texture. The rest of our food was delicious and we had no complaints! We sat at the bar and had incredible service. We used the InKind app which they had a promotion going on for! read more

See all

We like to pop in to Mecha for happy hour (half price munchies!) if we have an evening meeting or rehearsal in Brookline. The food is always great -- on our recent visit, we loved the "addictive" green beans, mushroom dumplings, kale salad, and spring rolls. So delicious. We also appreciate the history and community-minded activities of Mecca, like their "Eat Justice" program which we just learned about. The service is always outstanding -- our server Hannah this visit was terrific -- charming and helpful! read more

Listen to me right now, and listen good. Not only does this place have the best mule I've ever tasted in my life, but the food is out of this world. I'm an old lady so my opinion means something more than yours. The service is "mid" as my nephew says, with the waitstaff that is. The bar staff is incredible, with a few hiccups, but hey. They're human too. I recently sat at the bar as these are the only chairs in the establishment with a back to them, and after two back surgeries, I can't sit on those darn stools anymore. I ordered a mule, then food, then asked for my check. Well Billy boo at the bar decided to turn off his ears and bring me another mule that I didn't ask for, and had the nerve to charge me for it! Luckily for him, they make those drinks so strong that I didn't mind, but he made sure to give me a refund and even a free drink on my next trip in! Oh, one thing I did remember as I'm writing this. If you're dining alone as I often do, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR STUFF UNATTENDED! My bladder is smaller than a grain of rice and I had to use the restroom during my meal. Came back and my entire placemat was cleaned up. Food gone, drink gone.... Honestly if the food wasn't so tasty I would never recommend this place, but they get 4 stars for the bao buns alone. Delicious. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Dumplings and bao buns - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Still great - still friendly and chaotic and chill at the same time. A high energy place but not in an obnoxious way. Happy hour M-F till 6p where the apps are Half off is also a good deal. Just love this place (the seaport location is just as good) read more

See all

I really loved Mecha Noodle Bar. This was my first time trying Pho, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Pho Ga, and it was so delicious. The chicken itself was so tender and perfectly cooked, and the broth was bursting with flavor. We also ordered the herbed edamame appetizer, and it was incredible. The restaurant itself is beautiful - the decor is stunning and unique, and it feels very chic and authentic at the same time. It created such an atmospheric dining experience and added to the already amazing meal. The service is also great - the servers were nice, and the food came out quick. I really loved Mecha Noodle Bar, and I would definitely recommend it. read more

See all

It was a busy night and we got in the virtual line and were told it would be around an hour wait so we start walking around to see the little shops. We had walked 20min and got told our table was ready. So we had to hurry back so we wouldn't lose the table. The food was good. I wish I had more time to try other items but I always get the spicy miso wherever I go. We also got the general tso's shrimp and while it was labeled as "large plate" it really was a small portion served in a large bowl and not enough for a full meal. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The smash burger bao bun was fun and unique, but half of what we ordered was never brought to us. The items that did make it didn't taste very good especially compared to other noodle locations in the area. read more

This was my first time trying pho and it was really good! Our waiter described the difference between pho and ramen for me since I didn't really know what to expect. Everything came out super fast and I got the pho ga and it was very light and flavorful! My only complaint is the hostess was rude. read more

After an amazing visit to the MFA, my friend and I ended up here after the place we initially went to didn't have availability. Quel surprise! Seated at the bar, we discovered another new favorite!! The smoky & spicy margarita was perfect balance of both, the bao buns and mushroom dumplings were fabulous, and the spicy shrimp salad was a great third choice to share. All in all, a great new find!! read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Not the most traditional in terms of flavor (I would describe this as fusion Vietnamese for pho and fusion Japanese for ramen) but a great vibe and good food! They have a happy hour on apps before 6 on weekdays that I think is a great deal! read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Egg rolls - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Busy casual dining Resturant but worth the wait. Enjoyed the wings, soups and veggies. My tequila drink was perfect. Staff friendly and accommodating. We will go back! Denise Patnod Cambridge read more

Having frequented their New Haven location during my college days, I was thrilled to try their Brookline spot. My go-to order has always been Edamame to start and Pho Ga as the main. Their edamame is truly the best I've ever had. This time, I tried the Shoyu Paitan Ramen and the Kinoko Vegetarian Ramen as well. Every dish was packed with flavor. The Pho Ga, as always, was comforting--just as satisfying as I remembered. The atmosphere at the Mecha Noodle Bar is great, though I wish the music was a bit quieter--it can be hard to hear the conversation at times. read more

See all

What a beautifully stunning restaurant! It was a pleasure coming here, especially since it lived up to all of the hype of the reviews. Coolidge Corner is always lively and busy every single night in the summer, so the vibes were amazing as it was packed, music was playing, and everyone was enjoying their time on a regular Tuesday evening. We had these spicy wontons, pork ramen, and these chicken kimchi bao buns. My goodness, it was all so very delicious. My single recommendation if you are to order anything at all is the spicy wontons cause goodness, they were AMAZING. It has a kick and there's plenty of yum sauce that you can use on the other dishes. The ramen is delicious- very flavorful spicy broth, the pork belly and noodles were perfect. The prices are a little up there I will say, but it's nothing crazy! Had such an amazing time, can't wait to go again. read more

See all

For its hype I didn't get a wow factor. Maybe I didn't order the right things? The edamame was way too greasy. There was a pool of oil at then bottom of the bowl, couldn't finish it. Loved the huge amount of garlic though! The chicken pho (pho ga) satisfied the craving, but it didn't feel authentic at all. There was barely any chicken (photo shows all of it) and it was sliced?? The broth was also very oily and there wasn't a lot of onion or cilantro. Go to a local Vietnamese spot for your pho. My drink (one bad apple) was just okay, I thought it would be sharper but it was just sweet. Unfortunately wouldn't necessarily make an effort to come here again, but would go if someone invited me or if it was a group thing. read more

See all

Guys. Came here on a solo date cause I was having a great day... little did I know it was about to get even better. IMPECCABLE food from the salmon hand roll to the pho ga. Liv gave incredible recommendations and even managed to get a ramen egg on my pho last minute. Which proceeded to be the best ramen egg I've ever had in my life. Dare I say new fav noodle spot in Boston???!? read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Pho Ga - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Small soup spot with counter seating and a few tables. Ramen is delish! Love the crab Rangoon dip!

I love this place! Great food, awesome vibe, and overall just a good time. The crab Rangoon dip is cool too! read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Randomly finding their sister location a few months back when I found myself in Stamford, CT.....I was excited to see they were a regional chain of sorts and wanted to take my wife here to celebrate milestones in our life. I just love the decor of this place, the ceiling is instantly recognizable and looks exactly like it did in Connecticut. Always a high volume type of place with 90's hip-hop soothing your soupy soul and a jovial crowd, at least this has been my experience on the weekends. There was a wait of about 30 minutes on an early weekend night, so if you can plan in advance with reservations then do it. Luckily there is so much to see and do around Coolidge Corner to kill time. Upon receiving our text to come back, we were sat outside of the kitchen, at a pretty small table towards the back. Our waitress was friendly and quick to assist but did disappear for a bit mid-meal. I had tried the KFC bao in CT with a person I took there who wasn't all that adventurous and if they liked it, then I figured it had to be another can't miss and I was right. Perfectly crispy to go along with a pillowy bao and just the right amount of sauce, their entire bao offerings here are incredibly on point. Same with the pork belly which we enjoyed just as much. Just like you judge other places by a strategic dish they should have perfected, we both decided on the tonkotsu ramen. I believe the corn is not fresh, it is either freeze dried or frozen so that was slightly disappointing. The broth is bold and flavorful and you can always add in heat/sweetness to your liking from the table offerings. The pork also ended up being slightly tough and overcooked after swimming around for a bit, but I'm not exactly complaining about it....it could just be executed a tiny bit better. It really is the perfect date night place, especially for those that want to find somewhat easy parking vs. needing to pay up downtown. I'm excited to go back and possibly just do like 5-6 orders of baos and that's it, or attempt to try something different like the pho. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

bro so good, curry laksa with tofu blew my mind i will probably dream about it. came once before and got the edamame and kale salad and both were so good. no misses yet. friendly service too read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - curry laksa vegan - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The food was very authentic with a mix of fusion between the south east Asians and east Asians. The food give complementary to the origin of the culture. The vibe there was phenomenal and the service was spectacular. read more

So had a terrible first date in the area...saw this on my way home and said "yeah...that girl sucked but I gotta try that out." Ordered Uber Eats as I don't live near at the moment, but I am happy to have found this gem of a spot. Over the days following I had KFC bao (great!) Tonkatsu ramen (so good) Mushroom dumplings (different, I probably wouldn't get again though as I prefer non vegetable, but the sauce great and pretty good) Buddha banh mi (so good) read more

See all

Solid location. They offer happy hour specials. Small casual eating spot. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food comes quickly. The food was solid. Not the best tasting foods but all around all solid. read more

See all

A wonderful warm treat to warm the soul on a chilly Boston night! My friend introduced me to this restaurant seeing it's his favorite spot to show visitors in the area. I had such a great time here! When we arrived, we immediately opted for bar seating so we could get seated and start eating soon. The menu features both pho and ramen options - my friend enjoys their ramen, so I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. The dish was very flavorful throughout! Really enjoyed the soft boiled egg with the dish, and the broth wasn't super salty. We also shared appetizers such as edamame and mushroom dumplings. The waiter actually raved about the mushroom dumplings, and if it weren't for his support, it's something I would not normally order. But my goodness, those mushroom dumplings are Delicious. There's a medley of mushroom flavor that rushes at you with each bite. The texture is more like smooth paste in the center. It's absolutely worth ordering and seeing it for yourself! We stayed for several hours and the bartender was kind to keep checking in on us and refilling our waters as needed. Really nice spot in Boston to check out and indulge in comfort food! read more

See all

One of the better ramen places in Boston (only speaking for the tonkotsu imo). It's a cute vibe if you want to drink and have a casual date night or dinner with friends since it's in Coolidge corner too. They also have a full cocktail menu and spiked boba drinks (which is kind of mid from the first time I went). Their pork slices are a bit too heavy for my taste but I like that they include an egg. I also was surprised when the tonkotsu ramen came out with thin noodles (maybe I just didn't pay attention to the menu but I don't remember it mentioning that). The bao was pretty good but I wish there was more kewpie mayo. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - KFC bao - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Great service, the servers and the bartenders are really down to earth and easy to have a conversation with. The food is good depending on what you get. I would say the items that are a little more "out there" are usually better. I've had the Pork Belly bao, which is delicious, the KFC, which is just as good! I love the baos, and I order the Pork Belly bao every time I come her. The Red Oil Dumplings were great too. I haven't had anything from Mecha that I would consider bad, but some things I've had that I would not order again solely because they weren't stellar are the Kimchi Fried Rice, Saigon Egg Rolls, and Crab Rangoon Dip. It can get pretty loud and crowded if you go in the evenings. read more

See all

Great food with quick service! It was a loud place with either bar or table seating and most likely a wait depending on when you get there. If you need to wait, there's a Japanese grocery store nearby to check out. Only complaints would be the additional fees for the toppings - $1 for chili oil is a bit much, but would be back anyway. read more

See all

Delicious pho! Really enjoyed the lunch, and the service was fantastic! Decoration inside is very cool and updated, for a busy place it felt quiet and private Limeade was very delicous read more

Thrilled to have tried this place out because I had just recently moved out of Columbus, OH - where they had recently opened up a location of Mecha Noodle Bar - and I was so bummed at how narrowly I had missed it. This place was really sleek - the interior is intensely well-decorated and makes you feel like you're in a place that matters. Tons of variety in terms of Pho, Ramen, Hand Rolls, etc - wish I could try it all. My Shoyu Paitan was absolutely delicious - perfectly tender fall-apart chicken, a perfectly cooked egg, plentiful noodles... it all just came together so nicely. My friend devoured his spicy beef ramen and spicy tuna roll before I could even snag a bite, but of course he loved it too. Reliably quick service - we sat at the bar which made it super accessible. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Spicy Tuna Hand Roll, Spicy Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

I finally made my way to Mecha ramen! They just released a few new dishes and we were able to try them all! They have a great concept too! Each month they donate money from every bowl to a different local cause :) The ambiance is very modern and the service was quick. We talked to one of the workers who had been at this location from the beginning and he was great! For appetizers, we got red oil dumplings, firecracker wings, and sweet and sour spareribs. All the appetizers were fire. The dumplings were ginormous and had sooo much meat. The wings were overall good but nothing crazy. The ribs were sooo delicious and had a ton of meat!!! I was impressed with how big they were and they were very tender. For ramen, we tried the new spicy seafood ramen, tonkatsu ramen, and spicy miso. The new ramen dish tasted a lot like Korean spicy noodle soup (jjampong) and I liked the noodle texture and they weren't stingy with the seafood. The rest were okay, but wouldn't make my top ramen places in Boston. We also got some cocktails from their new cocktail menu! I like that they use Asian ingredients like yuzu, plum wine, and more. Definitely grab one cocktail if you're there. Mecha puts a modern spin on ramen and it's a great spot for casual ramen! it's not the most authentic and I've had better but I would go back for the appetizers. read more

Mecha Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all