Coco Ramen

This place is pretty nice, good flavor, great service and good prices for the location. We ordered four different kinds of ramen and the flavors are very distinguished. Kids loved the Shoyu and Curry Chicken Katsu. Coco Ramen and Coconut Thai next door are essentially one operation so you can order Thai dishes here as well and we loved the Papaya Shrimp Salad. The indoor space is limited, especially for groups of 4+, in which there are only 3 large tables. There is an outdoor space which may be utilized in the summer.

Ramen was decent for takeout. The fried oyster was good, but they did a poor job with the shelling so there were bits of it in a few of the pieces. Tried it again indoors and the food was definitely better and tastier. It's a small restaurant and the decor is nice.

We went to Coco Ramen and they graciously moved us to the neighboring space for a sit down spot since they were full. The service was very fast. We asked what the difference was between the broths and the waitress kindly answered. The spicy ramen bowls were very hearty and tasty and the fried oysters were all right. I would have liked maybe a little more toppings, but overall great food and experience!

I was excited to try Coco Ramen in Newton Center based on high online ratings. We started with fried oysters and karaage chicken. The fried oysters were good, crispy outside and juicy inside. The karaage chicken was decent but had some tougher tendon parts. I'd probably order both again. I chose the dirty shoyu ramen with chicken, described as a creamier shoyu ramen. The broth was average, with a large serving of noodles and a good amount of chicken. The noodles were standard packaged yellow curly ones, and the chicken, being a chicken breast, was unfortunately tough. I also tried the chashu, thinly sliced but a bit hard. I sampled both the curry ramen and spicy miso broths, which tasted good but not exceptional. I'm unsure if I'd return, but if I did, I might opt for the shoyu ramen, although I wasn't a fan of the protein choices. They offer a nice selection of beverages, and the service is good, managing to fit a good number of tables in the small space. Overall it's a solid spot but in an area with so many great ramen options, I probably wouldn't come back.

Move to the neighborhood recently and been eyeing on this place for a while. The service atmosphere and the food was good. Desi people out there craving for Maggie - the alternative here is chicken katsu curry ramen.

Today I had a craving for ramen and decided to try a new restaurant. Found myself here and I’ll say I’m very glad I found this place. Had likely one of the best appetizers and dinner I’ve had ever for a ramen experience. Walked in this location expecting it to be a small restaurant but ended up being larger then I thought once I stepped foot in. I had started with the Pork Cha Shu Buns and ended off with the Spicy Miso Ramen with an extra addition of fried garlic. The Pork Cha Shu Buns. The light and airy buns that had a sweetness to it that was definitely unexpected. The thin cut pork provide a great flavor and have slight fatty bit in it that definitely helps the thin cuts. The carrot and cilantro sliced into a slices and add a crunch to such a delicious bun. To top it off it’s given a soft glaze of a teriyaki and siracha sauce that bring the whole dish today for the perfect bite every time. Next we had the Pork Cha Shu Ramen with Fried Garlic. A simple yet savory broth that was a godsend. The fried garlic playfully adding its own tastes and crunches that I didn’t think was possible to be all together. Then we have the noodles, a soft yet bouncy chew to it that had wood ear mushrooms hiding in between the strands of noodle. The menma(bamboo shoots), a slight crunch texture but also provides a savory flavor that wasn’t expected. The pork then joining in with a lovely char in addition to such an elegant broth. Thinly sliced and perfectly layered on top of the dish to show off what they chefs view of what near perfection should be. After all this comes the sold boiled marinated egg that penetrates every atom of the yolk and whites. The sweetness that comes from this was something I’ve never had before and I would return begging for extra after what this gave me as a punch of flavor. Mixing all of this together in a single bite is something I didn’t think I would accomplish but let me tell you I’ve never tasted anything better but this. I’d recommend anyone that wants to give this dish a try then they must come here for this first time. Nothing will beat it. I promise

Great spot in Newton Centre. This was our first time and we were very surprised at the quality of the place, both on the ambiance and the food. As an appetizer, we had the bork buns; you get two buns per order which is more than enough because the ramen portion is very decent size. Once the ramen bowls come in your senses get overloaded with the delicious smell emanating from the soup. The selection will not disappoint and we definitely recommend the Miso bowl with pork.

Not truly Japanese ramen but pretty good quality. I had the spicy miso and shoyu. Both broth were tasty and rich. The noodles are spot on. The pork chasu is mediocre. It’s ok; nothing to write home about. The quantity is smaller than desired. I ended up ordering a side order too and still not enough. There is street parking available. Newton Center is pretty busy so that can be hit or miss.

Ramen is affordable and tasty not that salty. Mongo sweet rice is so yum! Environment is clean and staff are very friendly. I would come often!

Overall a really great and authentic ramen spot in Newton! The restaurant was very small and gives great traditional Japanese ramen cart/shop aesthetics. The Miso ramen were quite filling. The noodles were at a good thickness which gives a great balance of starch per bite. The broth was light and heavy at the same time. The pork chashu was packed with flavor and added saltiness to the broth. A great addition! The service was quick and the workers were nice! I visited on an afternoon on a weekend. The place was not packed. Coco ramen is a great place for friends or coworkers to hangout after school/work!

This quaint restaurant in downtown Newton was such a surprise. On a Thursday during lunch, it was relatively empty. The service was quick and the food was delicious. This restaurant is also connected to a Thai restaurant, so you can order from both menus if you would like. The chicken Katsu ramen that I got was perfectly crispy and delicious and a great serving size. If you have a party of more than four people, it will be difficult to get seating, so make sure to call ahead. You have to pay for street parking, but there was plenty on Thursday.

Move to the neighborhood recently and been eyeing on this place for a while. The service atmosphere and the food was good. Desi people out there craving for Maggie - the alternative here is chicken katsu curry ramen.

Ramen was great! Clear soup and nice noodles, although not much other side in the bowl, noodles stand out themselves.

A small ramen restaurant that's been in Newton Centre for quite some time. I ordered on their website for takeout and the timing of my pickup was as expected. The service for pickup was straight forward and easy. I got the clear shoyu ramen, which was very light, but still had all the flavor you'd expect broth to have. The packaging was great since you could pour the entire soup container into the noodle bowl and the seaweed was packaged separately to not get soggy. The noodles were tender, nicely cooked soft boiled egg, and the bamboo shoots added a different texture to the meal. The corn got lost at the bottom of my bowl, but this meal was great for a cold winter night.

Four months ago, I dropped by this ramen shop for a quick bite. For an appetizer, I got the pork cha shu buns which came in a pair. The buns had braised pork, carrots, cilantro, and drizzled with siracha and teriyaki sauce. The buns tasted good but the pork was a bit well done and it was a tad saucy. For entree, I got the tori paitan ramen which came with braised pork, bean sprouts, onsen egg cut in half, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and scallions. The broth was actually pretty good, not too salty. Again, the braised pork was a bit well done but otherwise, it was a good ramen. For dessert, I got mango sticky rice. It was so good! The mango was fresh and sweet and the sticky rice was tasty.

Solid ramen shop in Piccadilly square right in Newton. Came as a party of 2 on a Friday evening and were able to quickly get a seat indoors. They offer outdoor seating winch is great on warm summer days. Newton is typically very a family-oriented neighborhood and the scene at this spot was very family friendly. We ordered a chicken karrage to share, a spicy miso ramen, and a curry ramen. The karaage was kind of small but the price is extremely fair for an appetizer and very tasty. As for the ramen, the broth for both soups felt soft in my opinion (others might argue it's 'bland') but I kind of prefer the delicate balance in this broth - not terribly spicy and not super salty as normally with spicy miso. The noodles were a perfect 'Al dente' if that can be described for ramen noodles. Usually at most ramen shops the noodles come out just a tad soft but the composition of the noodles here surprisingly was excellent. The char-siu with the spicy miso was thin sliced and definitely grilled which was an interesting twist and boosted the flavor of the dish overall. I was only able to grab a few bites of the curry ramen but the broth also had that light/airy feel (I really like that) and the katsu that came with managed to stay crispy till the end of the meal. tldr; cute ramen joint in Newton serving quality ramen. These folks know their game.

I was excited to try Coco Ramen in Newton Center based on high online ratings. We started with fried oysters and karaage chicken. The fried oysters were good, crispy outside and juicy inside. The karaage chicken was decent but had some tougher tendon parts. I'd probably order both again. I chose the dirty shoyu ramen with chicken, described as a creamier shoyu ramen. The broth was average, with a large serving of noodles and a good amount of chicken. The noodles were standard packaged yellow curly ones, and the chicken, being a chicken breast, was unfortunately tough. I also tried the chashu, thinly sliced but a bit hard. I sampled both the curry ramen and spicy miso broths, which tasted good but not exceptional. I'm unsure if I'd return, but if I did, I might opt for the shoyu ramen, although I wasn't a fan of the protein choices. They offer a nice selection of beverages, and the service is good, managing to fit a good number of tables in the small space. Overall it's a solid spot but in an area with so many great ramen options, I probably wouldn't come back.

Fantastic ramen, fantastic buns, fast service, and a cute restaurant. I have nothing clever to say - this is simply an awesome place.

I had a great experience at Coco Ramen. I came on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. The place itself is a bit small, but they spread out the tables strategically. Great spot to grab a casual meal or takeout. The food was prepared very quickly and it was delicious! The tori paitan ramen had a salty broth and wasn't especially strong in flavor, while the spicy miso ramen had a great umami flavor. The half boiled egg was such a treat and was cooked to perfection, and the noodles had just the right amount of chewiness. All the other elements of the ramen were great, with the exception of the corn, which tasted like it might have been canned. I would definitely come back for ramen. I was pretty full after the ramen, but it looked like they had some fun appetizer and dessert options as well.

The food was amazing! I got the miso ramen and that was full with flavor and deliciousness. The service was great and fast which was good because I went there to get a quick bite. Overall, I definitely recommend this restaurant for the amazing qualities.

The restaurant is located in a busy area in Newton with ample parking. The restaurant has limited seating, the chairs are on the small side. Each table has bench seating too. Service was good and the staff checked in periodically. I got the spicy miso ramen with pork. The presentation was great and the broth hit the spot on a chilly night. My only complaint is that the boiled egg was cold. There was a good amount of pork and the portion was perfect.

Solid ramen place in Newton center. I believe they share the same kitchen as the Thai restaurant Coconut. The paitan broth is delicious and the ramen noodles was cooked well. The egg was cooked to perfection. Small dining area and the chairs can be uncomfortable. Overall a solid ramen ( wish the pork was thicker and had more of a char taste)

TLDR: great ramen Came here for a late lunch and was delighted by the ramen. Got the spicy ramen which hit all the flavors of a rich hearty broth, with zaps of flavor from all the accoutrements. I also got the karage which was wonderfully done. Would happily come here again!

Whenever I have gone to eat at coco ramen, I have never been disappointed by the food. I have been getting the miso ramen with chicken almost every time. The chicken is so juicy and smooth and absolutely tender. The broth has the perfect amount of flavor to pair with the veggies and egg that comes with it. The service always is joyous and welcoming and brings out food quickly and they frequently come to fill your water. I like how the place is small but not claustrophobic, it feels cozy especially during colder weather. Will always be my go to spot in Newton when I want some delicious ramen. I also would recommended the crab rangoons, they come with a little dipping sauce and are just a sweet and crunchy addition with the meal.

Came here for the first time and spicy miso Ramen was decent. Taste good with initial bites but got salty towards the end. Overall Ramen was pretty good just not memorable. Not a lot of parking nearby so you have to settle 1 hr street parking in nearby streets Soup was hearty and flavorful. Pork chasu bao was decent but I question the carrots in it. It was hard and did not go well with the baos

I think this spot is fairly new and I stumbled upon it spontaneously and was so happy I did! The menu is small and inside only has a few tables. Food: We got the karaage chicken app, dirty shoyu, and miso ramen. The dirty shoyu soup was a pleasant surprise - I typically don't like shoyu because I only taste soy sauce but this one has an interesting depth to it. The miso ramen soup was good but not my preferred - it wasn't as rich as I expected. In both bowls of ramen, the noodles were cooked to perfection and I was so happy it came with many toppings for a really great price! Cons if any: The karaage was unfortunately not the best. The meat was tender but I felt like the batter was over cooked and a bit bitter. Also, they had a TV in the restaurant and were playing videos of making street food from Korea/Japan and I just thought it was odd because these are not foods that they offer. Would definitely come again!

I had the miso ramen and chicken katsu with my husband recently. It was delicious. What a cute and clean little gem.

A very cozy Ramen joint. Decent selection of ramen. A good place to go if you crave Ramen locally.

Being a local Newton native and a food fanatic, when there is a local spot I haven't tried, I rush to do so which was the case here. Following a 15 mile London Marathon training run, I needed carbs so I landed here for some ramen. I chose the Chicken katsu Curry Ramen and some spring rolls. Looking at the ingredients and fried chicken, you may expect to be overfilled by this ramen, but I honestly think the Japanese curry broth is an incredible change of pace from other ramens I've had and I felt it was a good portion and not too filling. A Major way to determine good ramen from mediocre/bad is the noodles and egg, and both were solid. I'd definitely eat here again...I had to delivery order, but can't wait to try in person. A Great place to join the Newton food scene.

Enjoyed the spicy miso. The broth was smooth, creamy, and had the perfect amount of spicy that makes your nose drip. The eggy noodles were chewy and exactly the texture I enjoy. The half ajitama egg was almost perfect but delicious nevertheless. Good amount of corn, bamboo, bean sprouts, etc. However, the slices of pork were paper thin. My fellow diner had the dirty ramen and the broth was clean, light, and delicious. Small restaurant with only a few seats. Metered parking outside. Quick service. Everything you'd expect of a small ramen place.

My boyfriend and I LOVE to try new places often. Originally were in the area to try a different restaurant but when we found ourselves on an hour waitlist and with growling bellies, we decided to try Coco Ramen instead! The place is small and very cozy, which we loved. The service is great and very friendly and the menu is small which i love because it makes deciding what to eat so much easier! It is on a busy street but we got parking right across which was a plus! Definitely recommend any Ramen lovers to try this great little gem in Newton!

The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. If you're not into ramen, they also have other noodle dishes. The ambience is cozy. I wouldn't recommend it if you are with a large group, unless you decide to split up or come at an off time. However if you called them, they might be able to accommodate. ( I haven't tried this, but you never know.) Highly recommend trying this place. There's also plenty of parking.

This is an awesome place, it's a serious contender against Little Big Diner. The ramen is light and not too filling, very flavorful, and the noodles have a nice chew to them. I don't feel sluggish at all after eating! The dirty shoyu ramen is really good :) also it's cozy in there too, they have pretty lights and a tv playing cooking and baking clips! The prices are reasonable too, $13-14 for ramen. Definitely recommend this place!

Good food, good service. Not the best ramen ever but definitely satisfied the craving

Helpful tip: not the best ramen addition to the ramen scene near boston Review: the karaage fried chicken is just chicken nuggets. You can tell that the breading is lazy as it is definitely subpar to the karaage you'd find in Brookline. The ramen itself is very average. There's nothing here that really stood out to me. The service is fine, I would personally prefer little big diner down the street.

Delicious. Service was nice, and ambiance is cool. My tofu was really good, and the veggies and noodles were delish!

I got the spicy veggie ramen. At other places, I feel like the veggie ramen isn't quite as tasteful / dynamic as the pork broth ones. But here, it definitely held its own compared to the miso and pork ones (just as tasty, if not more). It has a lot of different veggies, and definitely solid umami. Only critique would be that it was not even a little spicy (only had a small amount of chili oil on top). Service was also really fast. Definitely would come again.

Got some takeout from here to bring home to the family and really enjoyed the food! The ramen was very fairly priced and delicious, just be aware that for the spicy ramen when they say spicy they mean spicy! Also enjoyed a Thai iced tea as well as the fried oysters which are always my fav at ramen places like this. They have a few tables inside and the spot looks very cute, would definitely recommend!!

Miso ramen is really good, more on the expensive side. Waiters are nice and food comes fast. Good amount and comfortable seating.

We've had Coco Ramen a few times and it is really good. Price is reasonable and portions are large. Tonight we had spicy Shoyu ramen and requested #1 level of spice (lowest of 5) and it was so spicy it was barely edible. We made some broth and added it to dilute halfway and my lips are still burning. I cannot imagine it being spicier. Aside from that, it was very good. This is the first time we have done take out and they packed the ramen really well. I recommend Coco, but beware of the spice!

What can I say about this restaurant. Dirty shoyu ramen I think it's okay. The broth wasn't to salty and had a little fat so you get a good mouth feel. The pork was okay but cut way to thin for me and my money. It's okay. Would I comeback? Maybe

Yes, the ramen is pricey but it is really good! The clear shoyu broth was tasty and the extras just right. Don't understand the low ratings.With the outside seating on a warm summer evening pushed it to a 5.

A welcome addition to Newton Center! Came on a warm November Saturday afternoon for lunch. Just after noon, there was open tables for outdoor dining. The menu is concise - we got the fried oysters and chicken (fried) karaage- hot and crispy. Also had Paitan, miso, and shoyu ramen: - noodles: wavy and thin, solid - broth: tends to the light side, not particularly dense or salty, or heavy/greasy - toppings: generous; my one comment is that the cha siu is broiled pork belly, which is delicious, but not the braised/rolled kind which would have put this into the top tier All in all, solid ramen shoppe; hopefully they can continue to expand their offerings.

Nice quiet place for a date night for two tired parents. The ramen was fantastic, service was great and we didn't feel rushed like you might at other places where seating is limited. Glad we cancelled our wait at another place nearby where we had hoped to get ramen. I think we ended up at the better place. Excited to come back.

Came here with my mom and honestly loved it. We had the Spicy Miso Ramen and the Kim Chi Ramen. Both were delicious and a came very fast. The people who worked there were also very nice and were ready to help. I would definitely come back here.

I got take out here last week and it was a solid, 3-star, type of place. So the wife and I decided to come here in person. Some context: My wife has issues with her digestion when there is too much soy sauce, esp soy sauce in broth. She wanted the Shoyu Ramen (Shoyu is soy sauce based broth). Since I wanted the Paitan, I asked the waiter if they could just simply swap the broth between our two ramens, which is what we did when we did take out since take out broth are separated into containers. The initial waiter didn't seem to understand, so he got a manager (or what I hope was the manager). I asked again and he said he cannot make modifications. My wife was like..Sure no problem, but could you just put our broths ON THE SIDE like you do for take out? This way, there is no modification except to put it on the side. And he said no, they can't do that. For whatever reason, he said its strict orders from the boss to not do modifications and it's difficult on the kitchen. I am steaming because my wife just wants a ramen she can eat. it has no effect on their bottom line since we are ordering two ramen... just swap the broth between the two or put the broth on the side like you already do for take out. But for whatever reason both waiters said that is impossible. So we left and got good food elsewhere.

This place has just opened. The team is still collecting customers' food feedbacks and comments for improvement. The chef and management team need more time to tune their broths and ingredients for the dilettantes in Newton Center. I give them an opportunity to improve them. I will visit this place with my personal checklist.

The fried oysters were lovely with a squirter from the lemon slice that came with them in addition to spicy mayo. I enjoyed my tori ramen. Hubby enjoyed his veggie ramen with extra cilantro. Next time he may order it at spiciness level 4 instead of 3, but he was being conservative. Our takeout order was ready on time.

Ramen lovers shouldn't sleep on Coco! I had the spicy miso ramen. Service was perfect, and my order came super fast (I also went at like 5 PM on a Wednesday so not busy). I'm obsessed with ramen and have tried most places in greater Boston and Cambridge, and Coco seems very underrated. The broth was rich but well-balanced and not too salty or thick. It didn't get too concentrated at the bottom of the bowl like a lot of miso does, it was very drinkable. The pork was the ideal ratio of fat to meat with a slight char, the jammy egg was very luxe, and the noodles were chewy and alkaline from start to finish. I'm usually not a thin noodle person but these were really great. This is probably controversial but for me the menma was the star of the show. It had this really decadent smokiness that was very surprising. I'll definitely be back!

Don't want to give this place 5 star then it will get too busy! Great ramen! Delicious. Easy parking out door seating. Yum yum eat up!

I happened upon Coco Ramen while heading for a nearby bakery in Newton Center. This was a very lucky find in suburbia! The shop is modern, clean, and has 5 or 6 tables...like so many of the typical small neighborhood ramen shops in Japan. The service was prompt, very attentive, and courteous. As the photos above show, the menu features 6 classic styles of ramen, with a few side options like Fried Oysters or Chicken Karaage. Small eateries in Japan specialize in a just a few specific dishes, at which they are excellent, so their menus are small and focused. But how did it taste, you ask? It was simply great! This was not a designer-ramen or fusion-ramen. I prefer the kind of authentic ramen commonly found in popular ramen shops in Japan, so I ordered the Miso Ramen, and it was truly excellent! The noodles were curly and properly chewy; the cha siu slices were generous; the corn, nori, wood-ear mushrooms, were all there; and the egg was perfectly half-boiled. And most important of all, the broth which brought everything together was rich and flavorful. This was a satisfying bowl of Ramen, very authentic and full of flavor and texture. One additional note: my wife is not particularly a fan of ramen, because her appetite is small, and she can't deal with the size of a typical bowl of ramen. So she ordered just the sides of Fried Oysters and Cha Siu buns...all of which she devoured and pronounced to be very tasty, just the right portions, and (for the oysters) fresh and not over-fried. For two people, our bill was just about $25, very fair for the quality and quantity. And street parking is available, as is a large municipal parking lot less than a block away. Bottom line: I would not hesitate to go back, and in fact I'm plotting to figure out the soonest I can go back for another ramen-fix.

Great selection of ramen and veggie and chicken ramens are just amazing. I highly recommend it.

Great ramen and great staff. Broth is full of flavor and the cha shu buns were very tasty. Highly recommended.

I really liked the fried oysters, crispy crust with creamy center, delicious. The ramen dish?... it's ok. Each ingredient was obviously prepared to a decent standard except maybe the canned corn. The pork appears to be toasted with a torch and the broth had flavor... but lacked character. The sous vide egg had about 1/4" of hard boiled layer, so a bit overcooked. The ramen itself had a bit of alkalinity flavor to it, which some people may prefer; so that's ok. The texture and size of the ramen itself was quite nice. The way I would describe the ramen dish is this: it has all the parts: head, torso, arms, and legs to create a body, but it lacks a soul.

Best veggie ramen in the area. Got the spicy and it had just a little heat very nice.

small ramen place that is definitely better in terms of authenticity if compared to little big diner. Ordered the dirty shoyu ramen and the broth has a nice chicken flavour but as the other reviews mention it is a bit bland. The broth also was not hot enough in my opinion.

Got takeout when Little Big Diner was busy and was pleasantly surprised! First time getting takeout from Coco Newton and got the dirty shoyu ramen with chicken and chashu pork buns. Broth was hot and there were helpful instructions for reheating if it wasn't. Broth was very flavorful and buns were cooked perfectly. Ramen was a sizable portion for the price. All in all a great addition to Newton Center and will definitely be going again!