"The noodles at Yume Wo Katare are very good - arguably some of the best in Boston. But otherwise the ramen here is a consistent onslaught of garlicky pork flavor. We don’t necessarily mind that, but halfway through a bowl we do start to grow a little weary. Yet Yume still makes the list primarily because prior to the pandemic, it was one of the most unique dining experiences around. Strangers would gather in a tiny room, slurp absurdly rich broth, then share their dreams. Jose wanted to be a poet. Amy longed to start a New England llama farm. Cam believed recycling wine would save the world. It was a little corny, far more earnest than any political debate, but perhaps representative of an idealism we all need in life right now." - joel ang
