Pretty mediocre and overpriced ($63 for two people). I had shrimp ramen, my friend had paitan ramen, and we shared gyoza. But the service was wretched. The woman at the counter was eating when we came in and she held up two fingers. After I said yes, she motioned with her hand to an empty section of the restaurant. She then quickly apologized because she didn't want to talk with her mouth full. No matter. We sit near the only other two people in the restaurant. We get menus, order, and the food comes out quickly like it's crap that rapid fired out of a microwave fetched by some unambitious stoner. The woman is eating the entire time she's not serving us. We can hear the chips as she chomps on them, even over the milquetoast top 40 radio hits playing in the background. We eat and I need more water, so I look around and see two pitchers at the front station. I walk towards the station with the empty cup in my hand. She asks what I need and I tell her "just more water, motioning towards the two pitchers of ice water nearby." She immediately shudders, asks if I called her over (I say no), and she says she'll get it for me telling me it's unsanitary. I say "uh ok," confused as I was still multiple steps away from the water pitchers anyway. The meal goes on and, to her credit, she does refill my cup. Then the couple next to us is ready to leave. She checks on them, holding the Square device in her hand. They haven't even told her that they're ready for the check, mind you. They pay and leave. Then my friend and I are ready to leave. The same happens to us: "Are you still working on this?" as she holds the Square in her hand. I pay and leave a $0.01 tip. We get up and leave as she's in front of us and she checks the device. She pauses, very obviously checking the tip, turns and tells me "Have a _great_ day." I tell her "you too." This is probably the best part of the meal. In case she reads this: why do you deserve a tip for essentially being on break while we were supposed to be served? If you rely on tips, don't you think you should actually do a good job serving? I'm not expecting a level of service matching fine dining here, but you literally had two tables, and you were eating and on your phone for most of the time I was in the restaurant. If you lived anywhere outside of a Western-style democracy, you would have starved to death a long time ago. You're why universal basic income will never exist: people will question why everyone should get blanket benefits. No pictures: nothing was worth remembering. read more

I was in the area to see a movie at AMC and looking for a casual place for dinner. This spot was conveniently close by, so my friend and I tried it out. In our visit there on a Saturday night, there was only one of pair of customers who joined and plenty of tables available. The staff were friendly, and the food arrived in about 2 minutes. Probably the fastest ramen I've had! My friend got the signature ramen with chicken which came with chicken cut in 2 ways - large slab slices and thin bits which was interesting. Aside from a bit of green onion garnish and white onion, there wasn't much else for toppings. She finished it completely though. I tried the vegetable ramen ($19) which came loaded with toppings but no protein like tofu, edamame, or something else. The lime and avocado were an interesting choice on ramen. I did enjoy the broth and noodles though. Overall, it was convenient to be able to have a meal so close to the theater and shops, but the ramen flavor profile with the choice of toppings was a bit unexpected.. read more

Totto Ramen - Vegetable Ramen ($19) - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food is decent but not up to the brand standard. The dishes were all dirty. The small plates on the table were greasy and felt unwashed. The table was VERY sticky as was the bench. I will go to a different Totto Ramen but I will likely not return to this location it was so off putting. read more

Walked over to get some ramen before catching a movie on a week night. The place was suspiciously empty while the place next door was busy. Walked inside and was greeted by the nice receptionist but no irasshaimase. As my sneakers pealed off the floor with each step; I finally made it to our seats. Then worked my way to scrap the menu off the table. The price is average; but I didn't find it all that flavorful. I think you can get better ramen else where for the same price. However it was convenient. Advice to management is to clean the restaurant. It is a sign to clean the restaurant if the menus and floors are sticky. read more

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Definitely inflation. The ramen is so expensive now compared to a few years ago. Broth is good. Not a fan of raw onions in ramen (smelly breath). I know the pork is pre-made but it's not even warm. Noodle is a bit on the hard side. Service is bare minimum. They don't even serve water. read more

Totto Ramen - Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very clean and quiet atmosphere for some warm ramen! Located in a beautiful plaza with lots of shopping around- parking is hard to find on the street though during the holidays, so you'll have to park in the garage! Pork belly was tender with the broth and extremely tasty, however the ramen wasn't cooked enough even after sitting in the hot broth and the pulled pork was a bit tastleless. It was an okay ramen, but nothing too special. Our waiter was very quick and attentive though! read more

Totto Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decent ramen, affordable pricing and a cozy atmosphere. The service was great, the food was good however the chicken was a little chewy, it tasted like they refried old chicken. Overall it was a good dining experience and I would definitely go back! read more

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Great family experience visiting this restaurant last night. Great food, ambience and service. We will come back. read more

I'll be completely honest, I was very skeptical about this place because it was so close to my apartment. It only took me two years to try it. I'm glad we did lol now that winter is here, ramen and hotpot is the best meals to enjoy for dinner. We decided to come here last night around 5-6pm. Luckily when we got there, there was a few tables available. 10 mins went by, there was a wait building up lol we were greeted, seated, and fed very promptly. The service and atmosphere was chill. I love the vibes there. FOOD - fried squid is a must!!! 10/10 for $11, the portion was good for two people. The spicy Mayo that came along for the dipping, was so good... the squid was perfectly fried. - we both got the spicy ramen. She added a boiled egg and spicy bamboo shoots. I added corn and spicy bamboo shoots. For $20, the portion was so much. I almost didn't finish it. The broth was rich and spicy. Be warned! Spice level was probably 6-7/10 for normal people. It was perfect for me. Highly recommend this place! read more

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We came at night. We got Spicy Paitana curry ramen. The curry ramen was watery and underwhelming. The Char siu was good. The spicy Paitana was really spicy. The noodles were thin. Overall, probably won't come back . Service was fine. It was really dark inside read more

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I got the spicy ramen with pork. Noodles were good and broth is ok. The pork was rough w/ no flavor. Would not go back unless if I was really really craven Ramen or getting something. Fried Gyoza was only about 3 stars. Average read more

Totto Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've been to a bunch of places and tried all types of ramen noodles, but this place right here has it on lock! Freshly made noodles with freshly ingredients and most importantly, the broth is what makes this Rahman place delicious they also have other food items on the menu, which are all good so you can't go wrong. So if in the Boston area they have three locations and it's worth the drive. read more

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The ramen was delicious and the meat was very tender, though the portion was quite small. The tables were dirty, and the waitress -- who at least acted like the owner -- kept chatting with her boyfriend sitting by the entrance. She also messed up my drink order and asked if the food was good in a cold, perfunctory way. read more

Great service! Love their broth, but it was a little more peppery this time than I remember. read more

Totto Ramen - Vegetable Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My complaint isn't about the food, it's about the choice of music being played on Saturday evening at 6pm. Every single song was riddled with the constant usage of the N-word and sexual innuendos. None of the staff members that night were of African American descent and even with that being said this isn't that type of language that people should become accustomed to or comfortable with hearing in this type of setting. I'm huge fan of R&B and their are a multitude of songs they can choose to play that doesn't have the excessive use of the N-Word! read more

A good location base on the surrounding stores in the area. First impression on the ramen (Spicy Paitan) that I had, the Char-siu meat was thicker than your usual ramen sized meat portion with good tenderness and flavor 3 starts for that. The taste of THE BROTH did not excite me as much besides the fact that my order came out in less than 5 mins. It was garlicky than spicy and lacked a sense of flavor richness. I would consider it as one of those ramen broth that you don't sip all the way to the bottom of the bowl. If you wanted a ramen and made fast, this would be the place. I don't think there was any thought to making the soup which they only added 2 types of condiments 1. Bean Sprouts 2. Scallion. The rest you have to purchase a la carte. I would suggest to include a sense of authenticity by adding some of the usual garnish to make it look appealing than the inexpensive garnish. I would rate this as 3/5 only for the meat and quick made to deliver ramen if you're hungry and need a quick fix. read more

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Great place to grab some food if you're in the area. Items ordered (as of 8/2021). - Char Siu Pork Bun - Very tender and fatty piece of pork belly! Great flavor and I would definitely recommend this. - Takoyaki - Good takoyaki. I can't say if this is the best I've ever had but if you have a craving for it you won't be disappointed (assuming you're not coming here straight from Japan...). - Mega Ramen - Extra large portion of the Paitan ramen. They aren't kidding when they say "Mega"! I was able to finish it but had one of those "I probably shouldn't have done that" feelings. Broth could use a bit more flavor but the noodles were cooked perfectly and the pork had a lot of tenderness and flavor to it. Unless you are starving I'd recommend getting the normal sized Paitan ramen! read more

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Decent bowls of ramen. Flavorful and plentiful of meats/ topping. Ample amounts of noodles. However, was too oily on my opinion. read more

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I am so excited to have found this place! I was first interested by the beautiful mural on the building. The fun and funky atmosphere continued to the inside, though that miracle is still a work in progress. Our pork bun appetizer was delicious. I had never had one before but the fluffiness of the bun + melt in your mouth mess of the pork has me constantly craving more. Ramen was flavorful and came in a really large portion. I only wish the menu had more options because I know those creations would be delicious as well. Our server was lovely, attentive, and speedy! Will definitely be back. read more

Totto Ramen - Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If I give them points for anything, they are not stingy regarding proteins. At least now I can have my pudding if you subscribe to Pink Floyd! Alas, the meat wasn't *that* enjoyable, and I didn't stay for pudding. I ordered a Char-Siu Pork Bun and the Paitan Ramen. The pork bun was a bland, monotonous, and uninspired disaster. This had a too-thick chunk of boiled meat, mayonnaise, and a single piece of lettuce half the size of a playing card that didn't make itself known. No other vegetables, no other sauce, nothing. The only flavor notes from the meat were a little salt with some weak acid from the mayo. It was tender, but tenderness is irrelevant without flavor. Without anything else, the mayo and meat were not a winning combination. Word to the wise: have the picture resemble what will be served on the plate. The pic had a BBQ'ed, appropriately thin piece of pork with BBQ sauce and a fair amount of lettuce. When it came to the Paitan ramen, this attempted to offer some redemption but failed. For the broth, I felt its flavors and textures were somewhat muted. Some weak savory notes, a little salt, and done. It lacked spices, herbs, or something else that would punch up the flavor to something I would delight in grabbing the bowl and slurping out. I asked for some Sriracha, and while they didn't have that, they offered me some spicy sesame oil (paste-like consistency). A little spice makes a WORLD of difference. The Paitan also did not skimp on the meat, and the ramen's char-siu had some savory, grilled flavor. Not an explosion of yum, and not entirely melt-in-your-mouth stuff, but passable. The shredded pork was fine, though it seemed to be added in clumps instead of being spread evenly and didn't add anything to the dish. The noodles were fine; no complaints there. As for the scallions/green onions, I could take them or leave them. Full disclosure: I am generally not a fan of green onions. Still, I feel they didn't add enough overall texture or freshness. Where I will absolutely award them points is the service. Kat(?), who took care of us, was terrific. She was kind, attentive, personable, and had a great sense of humor. read more

I have been coming here since the day they opened. I use to work in the area and would love coming here on my break. Especially during the winter time. The staff is super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. I would recommend trying their fried chicken ramen if you decide to stop by. It's delicious and I would also recommend trying out their fried calamari. read more

Totto Ramen - Fried chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Conveniently located in South Bay. Always love to get the spicy ramen. Food comes out fast and staff is nice. Usually doesn't get too busy read more

Totto Ramen - Deep Fried Pork Gyoza in the back, Spicy Paitan Ramen in the front - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Highly recommend this place if you're craving a hearty ramen. I got the curry ramen and it was rich and flavorful. The egg was marinated and was perfectly garlicky and soft and the meat was done well! Good portion size and quick service and we were able to be seated quickly. It is a small place but people were in and out quickly! read more

Totto Ramen - Curry Ramen with Pork - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's officially soup season in New England! What better way to satisfy that warm and comforting feeling? One word. Ramen! I came to this location for lunch and it was busy but the service was on point! I ordered my usual which is the Spicy Paitan with pork! Oooouuui, how delicious was this ramen! The noodle was cooked al dente, the spicy level was wicked spicy but had a more peppery note to it and the pork was tender! I parked at the South Bay Center, which made it pretty convenient to just get a quick bowl of noodles. read more

Is this the best ramen I've ever had? No. But is this the spot to go to when you're looking for a hearty bowl of comforting noodles on a grey wintery day? Absolutely. I ordered the Spicy Paitan Ramen with Pork, and and soon found myself happily slurping on some noodles. The broth itself is pleasantly rich and slow simmered, mild-medium spicy with strong notes of garlic. I like to build myself the perfect bite with the chewy noodle swirled in the spoon with small bits of slightly charred pork, thin-sliced scallion, and crunchy bean sprout nestled in it. You then dip the spoon so every thing is in a nice warm bath of broth. Yummy. read more

Totto Ramen - Spicy Paitan Ramen with Pork - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is nice for sit in and take out, they have a very covid friendly set up. Reasonable prices and the location is perfect. They also have a good number of suggestions/additions on their menu. The ramen was good quality and I would come here again! read more

Totto Ramen - Paitan w/ added Fish cake & added Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Worst ramen ever, this place should not even carry the totto ramen name at all because it's a total joke and disgrace to the ones in NYC. Ramen had no flavor, pork buns were underwhelming and the service was the worst part of the restaurant. No service at all with the staff just sitting behind the front counter staring into a screen and no attention to the 2 customers in the entire place. I dont know who totto is but he need to come shut the place down. "Idiot sandwich" - Gordon Ramsey. read more

I prefer to review after 3 visits unless the first really wows me. I'm not exactly sure when this place went in, but I was hella excited because I love ramen. To be fair, I love food in general, but having a ramen place so close to where I live/visit is an awesome addition. My first visit, I ordered a ramen to go. Mistake. Everything was in separate bowls to make for easy transport home, but not having everything blended made it difficult to enjoy it. The broth tasted bland, nothing mixed well together, and I was even disappointed by the meat in the dish. Second visit was far better. I got the mega ramen and it made a huge difference eating in. The flavors blended so much better and the meat was so delicious. Would get this again honestly because it was huge and I was stuffed after. Price isn't outside what I'd pay, but may make others hesitate. So my conclusion that eating in has, so far, proven to be a better choice for this restaurant. Maybe i could try take away with a different blend? Probably not going to chance it read more

Totto Ramen - Mega Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Maybe my standards are too high, but this ramen place was dogwater. The broth test failed immediately, there wasn't a bit of flavor at all in the broth. It was like warm food coloring with noodles, and this was their mega ramen. Their miso ramen was just boiled water with onions. Pork was very hard to chew but was fine. Their fried chicken bun was decent as well as their takoyaki. Ramen lovers should save their money and go elsewhere. Overall, I'm gonna pretend I never ate here. read more

Totto Ramen - Mega Ramen and Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The broth for the Spicy Paitan ramen with char siu was super flavorful and the noodles were perfectly al dente. The broth wasn't spicy but had a strong black peppery(?) kick. The cuts of char siu were pretty thick, but not too fatty. The shredded scallions and bean sprouts added a nice texture and crunch. Staff was friendly and service was very quick. read more

Totto Ramen - Char Siu Spicy Paitan $17 - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Totto Ramen was a spontaneous visit for the wife and I but we have no regrets at all. From the moment we walked in, we received friendly and prompt service. Even the cook behind the counter welcomed us in and made us feel at home. As for the food, I ordered the Spicy Paitan and I made sure to finish the whole bowl. I also added the Pork Char Sui and it was so good I had to get extra! I would be more than willing to come back and try the other varieties of soup/ramen they have the offer. read more

Totto Ramen - Spicy Paitan - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came in for dinner around 5:30. It was pretty busy already and all the tables were filled so we decided to sit at the bar. If we didn't sit at the bar, I think we probably would've waited awhile to be seated. For appetizers I ordered the fried squid & takoyaki balls. I liked the fried squid more. The takoyaki was just a bit too mushy on the inside (maybe it could've been cooked a little longer?) but it was still good to me! For the ramen I ordered the Spicy Paitan Ramen with pork. The noodles were made perfectly, al dente. The pork was tender and I really liked how it wasn't dry. The broth was spicy but I did have to add in a little bit of salt and some of the Shichimi Togarashi (the Japanese chilli pepper) that was provided on the side just to make it a little more flavorful to my liking. I'd also say the broth was a little too thick. I'm a sucker for slurping broths but I couldn't really do that for this soup. Boston doesn't have many ramen joints so I'm glad this has finally been checked off my list of places to try out! read more

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10/10 hands down!! What took me so long to come here?? I have lived near this restaurant for the past 7 months and have always past by without a second glance. My boyfriend and I were sick of always eating the same thing and we just wanted something to hold us over until dinner. The staff was friendly and the place was empty. Once I put in my order I sat down and within 2 minutes they were handing me my bag to go (very surprised but I'm not complaining!). I won't lie..when I first opened the bag I was disappointed because it looked like it wouldn't be filling but I was totally wrong. I ordered the curry raman for my boyfriend and I and we both fell in love! I love that the broth is in a separate container so you can pour in as little or as much as you'd like. This is our first time ordering ramen and it won't be our last! read more

Totto Ramen - Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Are used to live in Allston and would go to that location all the time But when I moved it became a hassle. And then they open this location. The quality is the same. My favorite is the spicy Ramen. This place is freaking awesome. I have been to Ramen places in Japan town in LA and I'd have to say this place is better. read more

Totto Ramen - Spicy Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I got the spicy paitan ramen, and it came with a huge portion. The chashu was very tender, and I highly recommend getting a soft boiled egg with your noodle. The noodle was not that spicy so definitely ask for their chili oil if you want a kick. read more

Totto Ramen - Spicy Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wow! Came here on a whim the other night and luckily there wasn't a wait. First time trying this ramen spot and it's right in my neighborhood. The meal was just so good that night. The fried squid was so flavorful. I've tried a few fried squid dishes at some places and this was the best so far. The pictures don't do justice. It was well seasoned and crispy. The Mayo dipping sauce is a must. For the ramen, such a good portion. Usually places say spicy and I'm disappointed but this had a kick. I still don't consider it too spicy but it very well flavored. I think addicting the spicy bamboo shoots gave it a boost. I would definitely come back during a cold night this winter for another bowl. read more

Totto Ramen - Fried Squid - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was wonderful, decided to try this place out since back home is hard to find really good authentic ramen and a hearty broth, even had a pork bun that had the biggest slab or pork i've ever seen in a bun. Atmosphere is nice, you either have a long bar top table or regular tables, we decided to eat at the bar stool tables since it's overlooking the kitchen and you get to see how your food is made; probably my favorite part of the whole experience. Will come back again read more

Totto Ramen - Char Siu Pork Bun - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another example when a chain restaurant that doesn't add up to the original location Some lowlights - broth underwhelming - soup not hot enough to mix the miso paste Some highlights - great service - nice new location 3/5 read more

Totto Ramen - Miso - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Totto is a solid high 3/low 4! Seating is typically fast, but I would call ahead due to COVID limitations. The broth is really hearty and yummy, especially the spicy paitan! It wasn't that spicy, so if you don't have a high spice tolerance its still enjoyable, I'd definitely recommend! As others have said, it's not the best ramen but it's pretty bang for your buck and comes out super fast. The waitstaff is very friendly too & it's at a very convenient location :) read more

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Ordered takeout from here. Took about 30mins, within the estimated time. We ordered the mega ramen and vegetable ramen. The mega ramen was delicious, but wouldn't recommend if you don't like garlic. The vegetable ramen was good, but not quite what I expected. I've never had corn in ramen before, and thats fine, but the broth wasn't as flavorful as the mega or other places I've tried. read more