I love the vibe of this place, kind of dark, tables are close to each other so be prepared for that. Kimchi ramen, slightly sour, very small hint of spice and good portion!!! The bao's were yummy but the chicken was a little too dry for us, I wish it had more sauce. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Miso Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If you sit at the window bar you cant move to a table... Bummer! They charge you money for substitutions (without letting you know) and they gave us edamame with a noodle in it. We didnt order the noodle. why was there a noodle... really unappetizing. Gyoza was about as good as the trade joes ones, they had very minimal vegetarian options on the menu, and when my ramen came it was still very clumpy (pictured). Service like kept asking if we were ready to order. Like someone would leave then a minute later someone else would come by. We obviously needed a minute. Tora ramen right up the street has never done me this dirty. Won't be back here. read more

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Waku Waku is my favorite place to eat in Chinatown. I have to admit I ate there twice in the past week! It's a great place to eat dinner before a nearby theater show. I recently decided to order something different than what I usually get... I'm now addicted. The miso cheesy ramen is SO good. It has a hint of spice and the chicken karaage on top is so perfectly crispy. Service is fast and friendly. The staff keep on top of refilling your water, which I appreciate. It's dark but cozy inside. There's sometimes a bit of a wait, but it's well worth it. I'll surely be back many more times! read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Miso cheesy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is rather small so try to get there early if you can. It gets a little noisy when it fills up. The staff was warm and welcoming. We ordered boneless wings for an appetizer. The portion was pretty small for 3 people. I got the signature ramen. It was good, but it wasn't as spicy as I had hoped. My husband got the spicy burnt Miso ramen and it was also not spicy. We prefer Ganko Ittetsu if we have a ramen craving. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Signature Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a quick lunch. The waitresses were extremely nice and delivered fast service. These ramen bowls are fantastic, full of flavor, and perfect size. Will definitely be back again! read more

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The broth is OKAY but maybe too salty. The overall environment is fine but the music is too loud. The meat tastes like pre-made frozen. I'd prefer charm ramen&rice or Hokkaido Santouka ramen read more

Oh what a delight! Great trendy spot in Chinatown that was the perfect vibes for an evening dinner. It feels like you're not even in Chinatown! The servers were so nice and attentive, and our food was brought out very quickly. It was husslin on a Monday night, and we couldn't have asked for a better time after a long day of walking. I got the Spicy Kimchi Miso Ramen, and the spicy gochujang karaage chicken. The ramen was incredibly flavorful, the pork and egg were cooked just right, and the kimchi was such a nice added ingredient for this. I loved every part of it! Parking is hard around here so recommend taking the train, as its close to South Station. Definitely a top recommendation for me! read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wooowwww We had some cold sake and pork gyozas with apple soy sauce. We stopped for a short break as we were walking around and, excuse the language, but damn. This place wins at life. The apple soy sauce? Amazing. A new level of deliciousness. We wanted to order 2 more orders for each of us but were prudent and got the heck out of there before going into a food coma. We licked it clean. Loved this place. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good food service was awesome and ambience was great, prices were ok, lots of parking available around. read more

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Delicious ramen it was absolutely great for a cold day. Amazing atmosphere for a good meal. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is really cute with great ambiance. I had a good vegetarian ramen, but the octopus balls were not great. Overall recommend. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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WakuWaku Ramen in Boston's Chinatown is a fantastic spot for a reliably great and satisfying bowl of ramen. The food is the real star, and our visit confirmed the hype. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles had that perfect firm and chewy texture, and the toppings were a great addition. We paired it with the tempura, which was a crispy and excellent side. The service was fast and friendly, with staff that are attentive and helpful. It's a popular place, so the space can feel cozy and lively, which adds to the experience. Whether you're a ramen novice or a connoisseur, WakuWaku delivers a delicious, well-executed meal with big portions that feel worth the price. It's a go-to in the area for a reason. read more

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I came here for lunch during my trip in Boston. It's very nice inside, the decorations are cool. The space is very small though, and it was busy when we went. We ordered their chicken and gyoza for an appetizer. I personally preferred the fried pork gyoza because of the crunchiness. Both my partner and I got the tonkotsu ramen. It was pretty good, not my favorite but it's definitely up there. The service was very quick and polite. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place! The service was good, and everyone was very friendly. A modern aesthetic, with a decent amount of seating for the space. I thought the ramen was good, but didn't wow me. Still a solid spot to satisfy a craving! read more

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I ordered takeout from here and was really impressed! My order arrived right on time and still hot. I really appreciated that they separated the broth from the noodles and toppings so nothing got soggy during delivery. I got the vegetarian miso ramen and it was delicious. The flavor was rich with just the right amount of spiciness. It had a little kick that made my nose run in the best way but it never overpowered the taste of the ramen. It is a bit pricey at $25 for one bowl but the portion was generous enough that I stretched it into two meals. The second serving was smaller but still really good reheated. I will definitely be ordering again for special occasions read more

Food: to be honest, not great. It was good the first time I had it, but this time the food felt very normal, plain. Maybe I just got unlucky this time. The ramen tasted like it came from a chain, which I know Waku Waku is, but I felt it was "just" ramen. The real disappointment was the katsu. It was a little dry and flat, but not flat in a good way. The meat felt thin and the breading wasn't very crispy. The katsu was an add-on for their combo, but it wasn't a great addition. The karaage was karaage. Not the best but still pretty good. Service: good service, no complaints. Ambiance: it's a small, somewhat tightly packed room with very low lights level. Very low. How's the feel of you going for a night out, maybe a club or something before or after. Could be a date spot, but again, it's pretty dark in there. I'm not hating on it though, more just surprised. Parking: Good luck, it's Chinatown. You can try parking at the paid lot down the street closer to Windsor Cafe and Tsaocaa. read more

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lack of pescatarian and vegetarian/vegan options. quite expensive for alright food. noodles and broth left me craving for more. Service was quick and the place itself was really ambient. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Miso Tonkotsu Ramen Squid Karaage House Sake (Hot and Cold) - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This a relatively new restaurant in Boston's Chinatown area. It's small like many of the restaurants in the historical area, but completely made over so inside the restaurant looks trendy and modern. Their specialty seems to be ramen bowls. I love spicy food so was happy to try a large, piping hot bowl on a cold, winter day. So good and perfect to warm me up after a long day walking around outside. Food was fresh and delicious. Staff is very helpful and prompt, great service. They do serve alcohol, however I haven't had a chance to try any of their drinks in the several times I've been there. This is not a place to bring a large group as the tables are mainly two or four people sized, and as I mentioned, the building has a small footprint. But the food is amazing so check this place out the next time you're In Chinatown. read more

If it was just the food, I would read it five out of five. Honestly, really good Ramen. The only reason I take a star is that I'm a little sensitive to smells, and the restaurant had an ammonia like smell. Otherwise, the waitress was great, and the food was wonderful. read more

The wait for a table is about 20 mins on a Saturday night. We got the signature ramen with pork katsu and miso tonkatsu ramen. The pork katsu was crispy and delicious. The miso tonakatsu ramen is incredibly salty. We asked for another bowl of plain broth to dilute it. The gyudon had a good beef to rice ratio and you can swap the poached egg for a smoked egg. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love this ramen spot. We've been a few times and haven't been dissatisfied. We got the curry miso ramen and the miso tonkatsu ramen. I think the curry ramen works really well; the curry adds a complex flavor that's compensated by the noodles really well. The sliced chicken in it is always well cooked and juicy. Similarly the miso tonkatsu ramen is rich and filling, with a strong umami flavor. I didn't try the pork, but there was none left in the bowl by the time we were done! The prices are very reasonable as well, which makes it even more appealing. Service is friendly, albeit it's always very busy so be prepared to hurry; it's also a bit dark, so don't be afraid to whip it the bright phone screen. Be aware that you'll almost definitely have to wait for at least 20-30 on busy nights, but would still definitely recommend. read more

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Such a great late night spot, GET THE SIDE OF SMOKED EGG. The vegetarian ramen here is always solid but the smoked egg stole the show. One of my favorite Chinatown spots for a group- has something for everybody. Staff is nice too. read more

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The whole restaurant has a terrible sewer smell and the ramen is ultra salty even when I dump half a cup of water into the ramen it can't saved it. I know ramen is salty in general but this store specifically makes very very salty ramen read more

I will note I rarely ever get ramen, so I don't have anything to base off of. That said, I am very satisfied with my experience! I got the classic miso with a side of the black fungus mushroom and it was very flavorful, the noodles soak up the broth well. The only thing is I wish there was more chicken. Otherwise my friend was happy with his vegetarian miso soup too. I would certainly come back to try other varieties! Service was very quick and friendly, and attentive to our water glasses which I appreciated so much. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Classic Miso Ramen (bottom), Vegetable Miso Ramen with poached egg and tofu (top) - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was wandering around Chinatown trying to pick a place. Waku Waku Ramen and Sake seemed like the best option. It's small and cramped on the inside but cozy. For single diners they have a bar at the window facing the street. I went with the Tonkatsu Ramen with a side of spicy chili oil and a small house sake cold. If you want spicy ramen here they give you the chili oil on the side so you can make it as spicy as you want. After dumping the whole side dish the ramen had great flavor and umami. If in Chinatown and you can't decide what you want this is a safe and enjoyable option. read more

Ok, this place is fun, good food and prices are not too bad. Soooo. Food is not bad. Ramen flavor was a bit on the flat side. But selection type of bowls you can order was extensive and inviting! I was just a little put off at the so many extra fees for additional stuff that in my opinion should have e been in the ramen anyway. BUT, the apps were on point!!! So order those up!!! So staff were very friendly and on point with all our orders. They don't take reservations but the host was really cool. Told us to come back in 10 min and they will have a table for us! This was really nice of them. So we were able to run out and get my boba! Not too many tables but the place has a nice warm feel about it! Keep this in mind. ONLY ONE BATH ROOM and only one person at a time. UGH!!! But all in all this was a fun and a good eating place! read more

Chicken Karage 3/5 Signature Ramen w/pork Katsu 3.5/5 Grabbed dinner here before watching a show at the Boston opera house. The short of it is, it's nothing special. My friend and I ordered the chicken karage to share and I got the signature ramen w/pork katsu. The chicken karage's breading was a little too dense for my taste, but it wasn't bad. As for the ramen, not bad, but again nothing special. I think it's a fair price for the amount of food you get, if not a little on the pricey side. Service is good, no complaints about it. During dinner time the place is busy, but we didn't have to wait to be seated. The ambience of the place has a nice casual décor and can get a bit loud when busy. I would recommend using the T to get here. You'd be lucky to find a parking spot during busy times in Chinatown, unless you don't mind paying for garage parking. read more

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This place was recommended by a friend so I stopped by while in the area. It's a pretty small spot but it has a decent amount of seating available; they were able to fit our party of 8 with a wait time of ~30 minutes which wasn't bad at all. The lighting is a bit dim but they have large windows which allowed light to come in. I ordered the gyudon bowl which tasted very good -- I recommend mixing everything together to get the best flavor. We also shared the pork gyoza, which was nice and crispy. The only issue I had with this place was our server; there was a bit of a miscommunication with the ordering and she looked visibly annoyed, which kind of damped the mood for a bit. Other than that, I had a good time and the food was good! read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Gyudon - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Visited this place while traveling through Boston and it was a decent spot for a quick dinner. There was a line but the wait wasn't that long since ramen is usually quick. Squid karaage caught our eye on the menu so we tried that and the tonkotsu ramen. The squid was pretty delicious. The ramen was ok but I've been spoiled by great ramen places back home. The broth was a bit oilier than I'd like but it wasn't a deal breaker. Not a bad place for a date night if you're young. Kinda small for big groups. read more

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Ramen was delicious broth had a hot of spice!! Spot had a great vibe and music was pretty cool. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We stopped in for a dinner on a Friday night when trying to decide where to eat in Boston's Chinatown. We couldn't have been more pleased. The decor and ambiance was authentic Asian but with a slight modernity, cutting edge feel. Yet, the dishes were delicious and everything was very clean. The servers were extremely nice and efficient yet not hovering. We ordered a couple of appetizers, each an entree and sake - all were excellent. read more

Wanted some late night ramen and saw this place was open until midnight! We started with the Okonomiyaki which was really tasty. I had never had this before but I enjoyed it and would order it again. We then each ordered the signature ramen. It was pretty good but I think if I were to come back I'd like to try one of their other kinds. Food came out quick for being so late. The inside has nice vibes and I liked all of the lights inside. Overall good experience here! read more

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Great option for ramen in Chinatown! My friend and I were searching for something warm on a cold day and this place fit the bill. It was pretty busy, even after peak lunchtime on a Saturday. I really liked the ambiance, with the fun red accents and nice mood lighting. As for the ramen itself, I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and was pretty impressed. The noodles had the perfect chew and the egg was cooked nicely. The pork was delicious, but be warned, it's pretty fatty. I just wish the broth had a stronger umami flavor. My friend got the Original Ramen and I sampled a spoonful. The broth had a great flavor, with a hint of sesame. I especially loved the pork katsu on the side. Very solid place for a quality (and substantial) bowl of ramen! read more

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My sister and I met up at WakuWaku before our haircuts and it hit the spot. It's a small location with super cute aesthetics. We arrived around 2pm on Saturday and were seated immediately. The servers were attentive with making sure our waters stayed filled. We ordered the okonomiyaki as an appetizer, and she ordered the tonkotsu ramen, while I got the kimchi miso ramen. I was surprised to see others getting their apps before us (that arrived after), but the okonomiyaki came out right after our ramen. The edges were crispy and it was just what we were craving. The ramen broth was flavorful, especially with the addition of kimchi in mine. Would definitely come back and can't wait to try more of their apps! read more

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Waku Waku is one of the many spots in Chinatown that offer ramen & Japanese inspired appetizers. They have a couple locations now, one in Cambridge & and another in Quincy. From my experience dining here a few times, I prefer to just order apps when coming here & skip on ramen. Their apps are pretty good actually...loved the takoyaki/okonomiyaki, duck + chashu buns, & fried oysters. I find that their ramen is EXTREMELY salty & nothing special. Ramen is not on the same level as their apps. For drinks, I like to the the kukai mango nigori, it's great if you're not really a sake person. read more

I ordered the miso tonkotsu ramen and the spicy edamame to start. The ramen was flavorful and filling. The spicy edamame was okay but nothing to write home about. This is one of my favorite ramen spots in Chinatown and I will definitely be returning. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Miso Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We've been here several times. This place has always fulfilled our ramen cravings. The portions are good and a reasonable priced second serving of noodles always available for hungrier days. The ambiance is darker and more of a lounge vibe. Service usually prompt but can vary depending on how busy it is. Definitely recommend a visit. read more

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Waku Waku is a night time ramen shop on one if the inner corners of Chinatown, very visible once you walk through the big gates. They have wax figurines of their ramen displayed on the side of the building which is cool. When you walk in, it's very dimly lit. It's nice for me but if you're a person that hates eating in the dark, I wouldn't recommend this place for you. I also like that they decorate the upper shelves with pink bottles of sake. The murals on the wall are traditional Japanese art. Space is tight, and gets filled quickly, but people eat fast and so the wait line goes by quick. I've had their Tom Yum ramen before and it was really good. I e also tried their Kaen Ramen, which was supposed to be super spicy, but it wasn't really the best in flavor. This time I got the signature Waku Waku ramen, which comes with pork katzu. I didn't try the pork katzu only bc I knew I was going to be full from the ramen so I gave it to my husband instead. But can I just say the broth for the signature ramen is so good? Even though the menu says it's spicy, it's not, so that was kind of upsetting. Regardless I love the taste of the signature so I'll be getting that from now on when I go! read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - WakuWaku Signature Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great late night ramen spot! Cool vibes, great service, best ramen! The signature ramen was to die for. read more

Waku Waku Ramen Chinatown - Signature Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious food and fast service. The menu is a little small but perfect if you're in the mood for ramen. Great place for an afternoon snack too. read more