Kyuramen - Brookline

This place came to my attention after they opened in Brookline and I wasn't disappointed. In my group of four, we all ordered ramen as well as an appetizer plus a dessert. Though the portion sizes were a bit smaller than we'd hoped, the balance of flavors and spices more than made up for it. Atmosphere was inviting (we sat under one of those wooden honeycomb canopies) minus the loudness of suppertime. Service was above average but sometimes it was hard to wave somebody over. My suggestion would be to install a physical call button at each table (almost like a pager) moving forward. But even if not, I'd still recommend this place for anyone looking to grab some really good ramen! Will have to try the omurice next time ~

Clean casual ramenya with efficient service wirh buzzer on wall to call server. Can choose your own heat level for soup. - Kyushu spicy tonkotsu ramen $17.99 served with chashu pork, egg, corn bamboo shoots, Wakame, nori. Pork broth quite rich and flavorful. Ramen noodle was cooked perfect. -Sapporo miso ramen $17.99 Served with chashu pork, egg, corn, bamboo shoots, Wakame, nori. -pork tonkotsu omurice with demi glaze sauce, Thai iced tea. $24.99 You have choice of curry sauce or demi glaze. Also comes with choice of Thai tea or lemonade. Was rather underwhelming as tonkotsu was way over cooked and fried rice was too sticky/watery. Presentation was pleasing but was a disappointment. Regret not trying matcha tiramisu instead.

The ramen here is tasty and consistent in flavor. However, I personally felt the portion size was a bit small compared to what many Americans might expect. I also hope the staff could be a bit more cheerful. When I visited around noon today, the place wasn’t very busy, but I didn’t see any smiles from the staff serving me. It made the experience feel less warm.

Such a cute spot. We told our waiter that we were on a bit of a rush and they brought the food out very quickly. I tried the spicy miso soup and it was delicious. Will definitely be coming back to try new things.

Oh gosh! I loved this place. Every single bite was so delicious I’m still hung up on my experience. Staff was so friendly and very speedy! They do offer more private booths if you have a larger party than 2, you could have your own party there!! I will definitely be coming back to this lovely establishment :)

Ordered the spicy ramen and omurice curry with thai iced tea. We got seated in one of the booths. The atmosphere of the interior design was so nice and really enjoyed dinner there. Great spot to dine in!

From the start, you’re greeted with good smells and a beautifully decorated interior. The food is just as amazing with tons of choices and variety in spice levels too. Some of the best tonkatsu ramen I’ve had in Boston!

Had an amazing experience at this spot! The appetizers were incredible—flavorful and the perfect start to the meal. Absolutely delicious! A sweet end to a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend trying both!

Amazing atmosphere, really fun vibe and great for a first date! We ordered the gyoza for apps and they were amazing. The ramen broth was also so flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend! Also, staff was super friendly

Kyuramen, one of the only restaurants we have in Boston, so far, that offers the viral omurice dish! So, of course we had to make some time to go visit and see what the hype is all about. First of all, the interior is SO CUTE! I love how they have the "private" booth seats , which is where we were seated, and when you are ready to order, there is a button to notify staff to come over to take your order... how cool! Here's what we ordered: -Classic Japanese Omurice Combo w/ Demi Glace sauce -Pork Tonkatsu Omurice Combo w/ Curry sauce -two ice teas (comes w/ the Omurice combos) -Takoyaki balls (6 pc/order) -Popcorn chicken Starting off strong, we had the takoyaki balls and popcorn chicken come first & they were a hit! I really like the takoyaki balls; we finished every single one! The popcorn chicken was also solid. It's a bit chewier than the Taiwanese style popcorn chicken but nonetheless, still yummy. Thai tea had good flavor & wasn't watery at all + not too sweet. We thought it was funny that they offer Thai tea here, given that they are a Japanese spot but honestly, we really liked the Thai tea from here so thumbs up! Now, the omurice... not sure how I feel about it. The presentation was nice. Staff came by to cut open the omelet for us for both of the omurices & poured the sauce for us, as well. The portion size is pretty generous and unexpected. Probably could've shared one singular omurice. The omelet itself was bland but sauce for sure helped. I wasn't much of a fan of the demi glace sauce, definitely preferred the curry sauce. The rice was where most of the flavor was. ***Note: the rice has a lot of diced up mushrooms in it, mentioning just in case you are not a fan of mushrooms or allergic. *** Overall, our meal was great! I would for sure come back again but would probably try their ramen next time. The yin-yang ramen caught my eye! Parking: you can find parking on the street (meter parking! Free on Sundays & Holidays).

This is such an amazing and unique experience! Walking into the restaurant, there are private and stylish booths. I was seated in a traditional Japanese style booth which I really appreciate. Some people could get the short end of the stick as there's tables outside the booth. The omurice was phenomenal! Great smooth egg texture! Great umami and salty sauce thay compliments the egg and amazing fried rice. The tonkatsu was juicy and crispy. The included Thai iced tea with the set makes a great sweet addition to the whole meal! I would recommend going here with friends on a random Tuesday night! The food is great and the atmosphere is lively!

On a Sunday lunch I decided to try out Kyuramen, enticed by the prospect of omurice. At noon, I arrived to a quiet venue, with a few tables seated. Naturally, I received seating immediately. The interior decor, full of light wood notes and a facade resembling old Japanese wood buildings, creates a fitting ambiance. Of note are the quasi-private booths that come equipped with wifi details and a summon server button like those in KBBQ restaurants. I ordered for myself the Pork Tonktasu Omurice combo ($24.99), with demi glace sauce and lemonlade. I didn't really want a drink, but it was bundled in the combo. The picture on the menu belied its size. I fully expected to get ripped off since I rarely see omurice in menus around here, but I received a giant rice pilaf and gooey omelette. The waitress cut the omelet in front of me to reveal the aesthetic pyroclatic omelet flow. If only I had remembered to record it! The waitress also brought the omurice, demi glace, and tontaksu in a nice wooden tray. I wish she gave me the whole tray instead of individually moving everything from it to the table. The tonktasu itself, sized as an appetizer or add-on, while decent, ended up eclipsed by the fluffy, savory, and addictive omurice. I also tried the okonomiyaki ($9.99) and popcorn chicken ($8.99). The okonomiyaki, Osaka style, was a large savory pancake, a bit gooey inside, and topped with copious amounts of fish flakes. The popcorn chicken proved forgettable. The pieces were small and nugget-y and the coating lacked the bold flavors of obscene basil and 5 spice. Then again, it's a Japanese place making a Taiwanese snack. Maybe stick to karaage here. Overall, I would definitely return for the aesthetic and omurice. I wish I could order it without a drink, and next time I think I don't even need the tonkatsu add-on based on volume of food. Had I not ordered the popcorn chicken, this review would be an easy 5*.

We came on a Sunday at 1:20pm. The wait wasn't to bad. The interior was so pretty. The service was great. Staff was very attentive. We ordered Pork Tonkatsu Omurice Combo with Curry Sauce which came with your choice of Amazing Lemon & Thai Ice Tea. YinYang Bowl was half Tonkotsu Shouyu & Half Miso Ramen was tasty .Yakitroi Platter (5 Skewers) : Chicken thighs with Leek, Pork Belly, Baby Scallops, Beef Skirt, & Zucchini was delicious . Popcorn Chicken Takoyaki and Octopus BallsDeep Fried Gyoza were perfectly cook. Dassai Blue 50 (Sake Bottle) was a good option with the food . Overall, food and experience was great .

Solidly four stars. Great service: attentive, friendly, and prompt. The lobster salad balls are delicious, as were the desserts. The actual ramen, we ordered two ramen bowls that were plated in one bowl, was quite mid. The sides were also not very good; the tonkatsu fried pork is not really my cup of tea. The skewers are good though! I would probably come back. Every time I come here, the line is out the door, but this time we were seated immediately. Kind of a cool experience.

I definitely recommend this business and I suggest you come hungry! There's so many options to try and it's a shame not to! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown into a private booth. I'm not sure if it's due to having reservations. I definitely was not complaining! We were told that anytime we needed something, we can press the button on the wall. That is mighty convenient. We started off with yakitori platter to try all of the skewers. We figured this would be the best way to decide which we liked best and it also gave a discount instead of ordering all the options separately. We also ordered shrimp tempura. I really wanted to try the Honeycomb Platter which was not available at the time of my visit. No matter, that didn't negate that they have plenty of other options. Saving that for next time! For our meals, we ordered a Supreme Combo A that came with Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen (+ extra noodles not included), a Bao Bun, Matcha Pudding with Red Bean and Thai Iced Tea. Who doesn't love a good deal?! Also ordered Pork Tonkatsu Omu Rice with Curry Sauce plus a lemonade. I especially loved the cucumber skewers and scallops, the ones I got to try anyways. I also had to get the curry sauce with the omu rice since it's most popular. They cut the omelet for me and glazed it over with the sauce. The tonkotsu was served on the side. All that left me stuffed! I also had their lemonade that I can't get off my head. There's definitely some cucumbers infused in there because it's so refreshing. We took one to go. Lastly, finishing up with desserts Japanese cherry blossom jelly, matcha pudding with red bean (came with combo), and matcha tiramisu. The jelly reminded me more of the Japanese raindrop cake and I always love me some match!! The presentation on everything is amazing. Service was superb as well!! Thank you for this delicious meal!

Nice seating with Japanese inspired private booths. A nice casual eat restaurant that is also good for families.

We stopped by for early dinner, so there was no wait at all and got seated in the room with a curtain. This is not my first time dining at Kyuramen (I have been to NY and Chicago), and this location offered more items on the menu, but I was disappointed that the Honeycomb Platter was unavailable. We ordered Yinyang bowl, lobster & chashu salad ball, salt & pepper crispy corn, and yakitori platter. Yingyang Bowl - It's nice to try two ramen flavors, but the soup was watery that day. Yakitori Platter (5 Skewers) (Chicken Thigh w. Leek, Beef Skirt, Pork Belly, Baby Scallop, and Zucchini): The scallop was incredibly flavorful. It was not overly cooked and had an umami flavor. The meat is nothing special; you can taste it in any other Japanese BBQ place with the same seasoning. Salt & Pepper Crispy Corn - The flavor does not taste strongly like salt and pepper, and the fried batter does not wrap around each corn. Lobster and chashu Salad Ball--This is my favorite appetizer. It was nicely presented. The outside is crispy, but it will get soft if you wait too long. The inside is burst with chashu, which is more flavorful than the chashu in the ramen.

Stopped by for lunch and we were immediately seated. Service was quick and efficient. Food arrived hot and a couple dishes came as soon as we ordered, I suppose these were the more popular dishes like the omurice. I enjoyed how it was presented where they cut the egg ball on top of the rice and then add the gravy. The dish was a fun one time order. The chicken bao was nice but could've used more flavor. The baby scallop skewer was way too chewy. Coming to my favorites of our lunch - the agedashi tofu, Thai iced milk tea, and the chicken skewers. Quirky spin on the agedashi tofu which is usually a soup. In this case it's a dry app with a sauce to dunk the tofu into. Very tasty though. Chicken skewers were very flavorful. Thai iced tea rounded up the meal. Ambiance is bright and well maintained. I wish we had gotten one of those private seating areas but we were seated in the main restaurant area instead. Either way, this was a good one time visit.

I first had Kyuramen in New York and they finally brought it over to Boston. There was no wait on a Thursday night but people trickled in throughout the dinner timeframe. They serve a variety of different dishes including omurice and ramen. We got both. We picked to eat the omurice with curry and it paired well together. The egg was cooked to perfection and it was a lot of food! The spicy tonkatsu was okay. I wish the broth was richer. It had a good kick to it. They have the cutest decor in there and also have a bunch of booths with semi-closed curtains. Otherwise, the tables out in the open are very close together and you can hear your neighbor's conversations loud and clear.

I came in very excited because this is the only place in Boston that I knew of that serves omurice. The skewers and purple sweet potato fries did not disappoint. The wait for the rice was a bit longer. The tonkatsu was crispy, but the rice was not as hot as I expected. The flavor was pretty good. The restaurant set up was really cute. There are some booths for those who like a bit more privacy.

Really good Omurice with runny egg. You also get to choose a private booth if you want.

Wow. No liquor license yet, but the best curry ramen I've had in North America. It's close to the taste I experienced in Tokyo (don't remember the name, but Michelin listed). Service was swift and friendly. The atmosphere is young and busy. Maybe not ideal for a private discussion, but it has a positive vibe. When you go there, remember to check in on the Yelp app! I did and got a free drink (sans alcohol) coupon which got me a free Thai ice tea.

Oh my word. What a great experience! My fiance has been wanting omurice for a minute now, and he stumbled upon this place (thanks insta) and immediately had to have it. We had a nice date day in Boston and came over here around 5 on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy and we were immediately seated in a booth. I loved the set up and decor inside! We ordered the combination 1 with thai tea, it came with the tonkatsu shoyu ramen and the steamed pork bao and match pudding. my fiance ordered the pork tonkatsu omurice with thai tea. and we also ordered the ika geso kara-age Food: SO GOOD. like hands down the ika geso kara-age was DELISH. if i could get 10 orders of those i'd die happy. the pork bao was good too, soft pork belly that was melt in your mouth. the ramen was amazing! the black garlic was such a good choice! so flavorful! Fiance thoroughly enjoyed his omurice, he even had leftovers to taken home! Overall, i would highly recommend and would definitely return!

First time trying omurice and I was very disappointed and thought it was a bit bland. Ying Yang ramen was the star of the night. Both ramens were delicious. Definitely skip the omurice and get ramen instead! No reservations allowed. Long wait when we went for dinner on the weekend

This is an excellent place if you enjoy ramen. I visited for lunch, and the atmosphere, adorned with Japanese decorations, was quite impressive. The broth in our ramen was incredibly flavorful, the noodles were cooked to perfection, and the portion sizes were generous. They also offer a nice variety of vegetarian options. All in all, the experience and service were top-notch.

Came here on a tuesday night and there was no wait at all so we got seated very quickly in a booth! I've been wanting to try this place out since they opened so I am glad I got to come. Love the booth seating they have. We both got their ramen and it was good but nothing mind blowing, I also do have very high expectations since I am Japanese haha but overall not bad, next time I would want to try their omurice! The deep fried dumplings were very crispy and flavorful, we both really enjoyed the dumplings :) the service was very quick, the servers are extremely attentive which we appreciated!

Food I ordered: -classic japanese omurice combo with demi glace sauce and thai ice tea. -yinyang bowl (tonkotsu shouyu and miso ramen) -combo A (tonkotsu shouyu ramen with steamed pork bao, matcha pudding with red bean, and thai ice tea) Everything was delicious. My favorite was the omurice combo and miso ramen. I liked the thai ice tea, but it could be better. We had good service nothing outstanding or bad. I also liked how we were able to sit in a little room that had curtains to close off the space so we had some privacy. There were some other cool looking seats that had like a little shack (wish i took pictures of it). I will definitely come back to bring some friends to try again!

Kyuramen has a cute interior and design, I liked the booths along the wall and the additional privacy it gives dining parties. It can be a downside too though as service is a bit more patchy. Our order was not transmitted to the kitchen when the server placed it, and no one noticed despite multiple people coming to refill our waters in over 40 minutes. We had thought the kitchen was just very slow, and it wasn't until they came around for last call for food that they realized our food should have come out by now. They did give us 30% off for our troubles which we appreciated, and if you get stuck with a long wait - there is a call button on the wall of the booths to flag down a server, don't wait 40 minutes like us to check in on your order :) Food itself was fine, not the best ramen and not the worst. The yin yang bowl was nice but would be even better if you could customize it and pick any two ramens to mix and match.

Very nice Ramen restaurant! Really enjoyed the ambiance and color scheme. If you're lucky enough to score a booth section you'll have quite a bit of privacy (though it's not insulated so you'll be able to hear people and vice versa). If you need service there's a call button you can press! Overall they had quite the selection of ramens with various soup broths to choose from. I chose the Katsuobushi Pork Ramen ($16.99 with an additional side of chashu ($3) as of 9/2024. The soup broth was very creamy and rich and the ramen itself was perfectly cooked. They use braised pork belly instead of chashu pork which was a bit hit or miss. Some parts of the pork belly was delicious and tender while other parts were dry and tough. The Chashu side that I got was fantastic however. Overall I was quite happy with the meal despite it being part of a chain and will look forward in returning to try their other ramens!

The best part of this new ramen spot is the ambiance. They have very fun and interactive seating. I really enjoyed sitting in the booths because it has the curtains for privacy. I got the omurice and I enjoyed the presentation - they cut open the omelette and poured the curry sauce over it. They do ask if you want this done first which I appreciate. The omurice was huge and cooked perfectly just like how you see it online. The curry sauce is what really pulls it all together, a little bit sweet and savoury. The fried chicken karage was okay, it was kind of bland. The pork belly bao was good. The pork belly was juicy but kind of lacked flavor. Overall I like this place for its ambiance and the service is better than anywhere else. But the food is okay, looks good but taste okay.

Great ramen spot! The broth is very rich and not too salty, which is kind of rare. The popcorn chicken was perfectly seasoned, crispy, and juicy inside. Our service was great, people checked in on us frequently and refilled my water several times. I'll note that I came here for the first time soon after it had just opened, waited two hours for a table, and did not have anywhere near as good of an experience. The popcorn chicken that time especially was not as good. It looks like since opening the team working there has really found a groove! This second time going really impressed me and I will be going back.

I've been here twice now and both times everything was average. They don't take reservations, so you have to join the waitlist in person. Luckily, the wait ends up being pretty short. I tried the ramen and the omurice which are what they're known for. The ramen was fine, maybe a little salty if anything. The omurice was definitely not worth it though. My party got their food almost 15 minutes before my rice came, and it was cold. It was so disappointing. Both times I visited, the service seemed unorganized and almost unfriendly so I probably won't be back.

Omurice comes just like it appears on Instagram - it tastes good with the curry sauce but ultimately is nothing to write home about. Honestly I wish I could order it without the combo because the drink was not the best and I didn't really want Thai tea or lemonade. Interior is decorated nicely with parties of 3 or more getting private-ish booths if you're lucky. There's a button on the wall you press for things like ordering and paying which was a nice touch and the servers were all very nice.

The wait can get very hectic here so my best advice is to come during opening! I was second in line after arriving 15 minutes before opening and was seated very quickly in one of the private booths. The atmosphere was very aesthetic, clean, and modern. Beautifully decorated! I also loved the privacy of the booths and that it was easy to get assistance by pushing the installed buttons. Employees were very friendly and the service was quick! Was very sad to hear that their popular appetizer platter was not available right in the morning. However the dishes I was able to try was very good. Chicken karage was flavorful and juicy. Ramen was delicious as well but I didn't think it was out of this world. There are definitely some other ramen spots in Boston that are also up to par. My favorite is definitely the omurice! It was my first time trying it and I don't believe Boston has many options for this dish. I got the demi glaze sauce and it was very good, definitely worth a try. The egg was slightly over so it wasn't as runny as I thought it would be but the flavor was great.

I wanted to like this place so badly after hearing good things about their NY location. I ordered the Vegetable Miso ramen and was so disappointed. It was pretty bland and wasn't a fan of the toppings. The service and ambience were good, but I don't think I will return for the ramen.

Kyruramen is a Japanese restaurant located on Beacon Street in Brookline, MA. For now, I would say the lines are for the popular omurice item on the menu. The lunch wait is also very high on a weekday when I first tried to visit, over one hour. The lines form even before the restaurant open on the weekend. Be first in line or be prepared to wait. There is plenty of street parking, but this area is so popular that the spaces get taken very quickly. So also be prepared to walk a distance. My table tried a variety of appetizers. We ordered the salt and pepper sweet corn, which was one of my favorite appetizer. The yakitori platter came with 5 Skewers, which included chicken thigh meat with leak, beef skirt, pork belly and baby scallop and zucchini. I didn't like the texture of some of the meats and would probably not order this next time. The agedashi tofu came with a small sauce pitcher that you can pour the sauce over the lighted battered fried tofu. A slightly different take on this traditional Japanese appetizer. We also ordered deep fried squid tentacles, takoyaki, and popcorn chicken. All were decent. Unfortunately, nothing stood out that I would highly recommend. We tried the ying yang ramen and the omurice. The ramen was just okay. The two broths that came with the ramen were not very flavorful, watered down. The omurice, we got the combo that came with drinks as well and the pork cutlet. We tried both the original flavor and also the curry flavor sauce. The egg was the highlight for sure! The rice was a bit soft and fluffy. Not my favorite texture but I absolutely enjoyed the fluffy omelette. The pork tonkotsu was decent. The interior is beautiful but you must watch your step. There are so many places where you can trip and fall, especially when sitting in the elevated seating areas. I almost fell coming out. I would say service is very good and the food came at a fast pace. I would recommend their omurice and fried appetizer items but not the ramen or yakitori items. I left with the feeling that I won't be rushing to come back or highly recommend them to friends but I will definitely give them another try once the lines die down. It's not yet a restaurant that I am willing to line up for.

Clean with excellent, minimal aesthetic! We were seated very quickly (weekday night) but also there is a good amount of tables and bar seating inside. The menu isn't that complicated - mostly ramen and two main omu rice dishes. The ramen was delicious and filling. I liked that they have little seasonings on the side for you. Service was extremely fast as well and food came out very quickly. FYI if you check in on Yelp, you can get a complimentary lemonade or Thai tea!

Street meter parking and went inside and looked very cultured with the theme and all. Ordered the pork belly skewers which were like favorite, good size, salty, and crispy as we requested to burn it slightly. So delicious and tender. The ramen itself was ok, broth was decent and the chashu gave off a nice Smokey charred flavor. Service was fantastic

Man was I excited to come and experience all the hype of this place! It is so incredibly cute inside- but tiny! We tried going on a weekend, but the wait was 40 tables long so we opted to try on a weekday afternoon instead. If you plan to come, prepare to wait if you go during the weekends or in the evenings. Otherwise, a visit during the weekday is best for non-busy service! The ramen and broth were very flavorful and delicious. The omurice was perfectly cooked and the sauce was tasty! Everything was very very good and we were very satisfied. Can't wait to come back!!

Food is tasty and service is quick. The interior is nicely decorated with light wooden colors. There are tables and also private booths that you can sit at which is nice to have conversations with friends. They can get a little loud since there isn't really a wall between tables. The ramen was good overall. I liked how the broth has a bit more depth to the flavor but it was still a bit too salty for me.

Excellent clean new spot for ramen and Japanese appetizers , the service is super fast . The restaurant is very well designed and there are service buttons, Pork Bao are very tasty

The restaurant is very busy. We waited about an hour to be sat. There are nice private booths that are curtained off from the main area. The ramen broth was flavorful and fatty without being overly salty. The portions were a bit small. The pork katsu from the omurice set was fried perfectly. The egg was kind of bland and the fried rice was so so. Ramen came out super fast and omurice took about 20 mins

Newly opened Kyuramen doesn't take RSVPs, so you have to add yourself to the waitlist. Prepare to wait for a while; I waited about 45-50 minutes before I got a table. The greatest thing was there was a Hmart that's close by and I spent my wait time shopping there. When seated, looking at the menu, it was different from their online menu. I didn't see any rice burger options and didn't see the Seafood Kamameshi. Also, they sold out of their Honeycomb Platter. So I was left with apps, omurice, and ramen to choose from. So for apps, we ordered fried squid tentacles, lobster and charshu salad balls, yakitori platter, and fried oysters. I liked the yakitori platter and the squid tentacles. Everything else was just alright. The entree we got was the pork tonkatsu omurice with curry sauce. This dish was disgusting. The rice was soggy and mushy and the egg was already wet and soft so it was so off-putting. By and large, I will not be coming back after experiencing such a failed omurice dish. Plus no dish was memorable enough for me to come back and want to eat.

Arrived Saturday at 11:30 and there was a long line out the door. After waiting in line for about 20 minutes, a staff member came out and told us to sign up for the waitlist. They go by the waitlist and not your spot in line which was a bit annoying considering people had been standing in line for some time without knowing there was a waitlist to sign up inside. So once you get there, just go into the restaurant and put yourself on the waitlist on the iPad by the door! Once we were on the waitlist, we could walk around and they texted us when the table was ready. We waited 50 minutes before we were seated. They sat us at the bar since we were a party of two, but the booth seating looked really cute! Loved the aesthetics. Waitstaff came by shortly to take our order, but then was really MIA for the rest of the meal until we needed the check. We ordered the Sapporo miso ramen $17, skewer platter $18 and the purple sweet potato fries $8.5. Prices were average. The best part of the meal was the purple sweet potato fries. Skewer platter was just okay. Scallops were way too salty, some meats were tough like the beef. The best skewer is the chicken thigh, would likely just get that next time. Miso broth was flavorful, not too salty. Cha shu pork was rubbery/chewy... ramen noodles were standard. Overall I think worth it to come back and try other menu items like the rice burger but definitely will wait for the hype to die down. TLDR: average food, not worth the wait right now.

A new ramen place with great atmosphere and interior. Still at their soft opening period and we had to wait around twenty minutes after we got on the waitlist which wasn't too bad. But it was on a Wednesday evening so I can't really say what the wait would be on weekends. The wait for omurice around thirty minutes and they mentioned it while taking the order for us to decide if we still want them. Ramen broth was very strong and flavorful, pork belly was thick and braised well as well but the flavor got too much for me to finish. Would love to try their spicy ramen next time (I think I would like that better). Omurice was good too and was cooked perfectly. They have a variety of ramen on the menu as well. -7.5/10

Love the aesthetic! Came on grand opening day! Tonkatsu Omurice: The tonkatsu we got was undercooked, so the staff brought us a new one, which we appreciate, thank you! The omelet & demiglaze were good. The fried rice & tonkatsu could be better. Shrimp tempura- the batter is too heavy, I could be wrong but it doesn't seem to be made in-house. I personally would've preferred the more traditional tempura with a lighter batter. Yakitori- all the items are pretty good & with the exception of the zucchini they were just a bit saltier than I would've liked. Sweet potato fries- I liked this one a lot because of the light tempura batter & the sauce. Lobster & chasu balls: the chasu was a little bit too salty & I didn't see too much lobster. Overall pretty good but would've liked it a little less salty. Amazing lemonade: it's a cucumber lemonade. Overall I'd come back to try the ramen & dessert another day. The staff were nice & accommodating despite a busy grand opening day.

Stumbled on this place one evening looking for some warm food and hungry tummies! Got a table right away for five people and the decor was super nice! Felt like going to a restaurant in Japan! We ordered a variety of things including spring rolls, chicken buns, and ramen. Food came out pretty fast and service was great! Chicken buns could have been better! Wasn't a big fan of the flavor but buns were fresh. The ramen was delicious! The portion size was great as well and super flavorful! Lastly, we ended the dinner with matcha tiramisu. Well display dessert and tasted DELICIOUS!!! Amazing! 10/10 would recommend ending with a sweet treat!

The design of the restaurant was so cute! I was a big fan of the Thai tea, lemonade, baos and popcorn chicken. Yumm There is a call button at your table, which will call the server over. And they come out pretty quickly. They were nice

This Japanese ramen shop is a chain that I've been wanting to try since their Omurice was all over my insta for-you page! I was so glad when they opened in Boston/Brookline. Went with a friend and was surprised at how cute, modern, and neutral the interior was! Reminds me of Japan, except I get to save 1k on a flight haha. The ramen was really good as you can definitely taste the black garlic in the broth. The omurice serving was huge, can definitely feed 2 people! It was kind of boring to just eat alone so I was glad we ordered the pork tonkatsu to go with it! The bao buns were decently good, just wish the pork belly was slightly thicker because it just tastes like a mouthful of bao/bread.

We were able to get one of the rooms which is nice if you want some more privacy. In the rooms they have buttons to call a worker over and they come almost immediately, all the workers were really nice and helpful when needed. The omurice was delicious definitely the most worth it, there were 2 different sauces you can choose to put on it curry and demi glace which is lighter and more sour then the curry. The ramen itself honestly wasn't the best, the broth wasn't anything special pretty standard but the noodle texture was a little weird. The skewers were nothing special but the popcorn chicken was a good crisp, if any appetizer I would say get that. For the price I wouldn't say it's worth the trip if you're looking for a good ramen the bowls ranged from like $15-20 depending on if you wanted to add meats and the omakase was $21 without katsu and $25 with katsu.

Truly incredible Went for a double date kinda night with friends. Had a 20min wait which in reality took 10-15. Couple different menu options. Traditional order what you want it a couple meal deals. We got the meal deal for two which included an app, two ramen bowls and two desserts. Food was amazing. Vegan ramen, shoyu and spicy shoyu were all absolutely amazing. Chili garlic edamame was perfect as was the popcorn chicken. And the dessert. Sakura jelly and a matcha pudding were to die for. Service was impeccable. If you need something you hit the button and someone comes right over. We were sat in one of the sectioned off tables which made for a delightfully intimate meal with friends. 10/10 would recommend. Can't wait to go back!

Parking here wasn't terrible during the weekday. There are many street parking spots. We also didn't have a wait when we came in which was awesome! We were seated right away. Staff was very nice and welcoming! They were very efficient and we didn't have to wait long for the food either. Place was very clean which was very important for me! I got the pork Tonkatsu Omurice. I would highly recommend getting the pork with this dish! The pork was the highlight in my opinion- flavorful and crispy, not too oily. The dish was flavorful and the egg was buttery soft. I chose the Demi glaze with the Thai iced tea combination. Their Thai iced tea was delicious! I would order it again. We also ordered the amazing lemonade which was very refreshing. The skewer platter was a great starter. I'd also recommend getting the matcha red bean pudding- very light and easy to eat! Nice end to our meal :) I'd recommend for a date night, as their little booth tables are really cute and private!

Skip the omurice and get ramen when you come. The decor is cool but the food is just average. This is probably a one time visit for me, but if you decide to come, I recommend the garlic ramen.

I enjoyed my ramen dish (Katsuobushi Pork Ramen). The broth was flavorful and there was a generous amount of toppings. I particularly enjoyed the softness and taste of the pork belly and the marinated egg. Nothing particularly special but still yummy. Service was friendly and fast. Overall I liked the layout of the space - it created a cozy atmosphere. Also I like that they serve lemon water.

I finally got the chance to try this place since they opened! We came here for dinner on a Sunday and the wait was about an hour which wasn't too bad. I love that they have 'private booths' and we were seated at one! It's also nice because there's a call button so the waiters know when to come to your table! I love that they have combos on their menu so it is more worth! We got the duo ramen combo and it comes with a pork bun and Thai tea and the omurice combo that comes with a Thai tea or lemonade. The omurice was sooo good!! The egg was so fluffy and soft it melts in your mouth and the fried rice underneath was so flavorful! Both of the ramen was also yummy and flavorful! I would definitely come here again especially for the omurice!

I really loved my first experience here! We sat in a table away from the central dining area, and it was very comfortable to eat in peace. We first tried their skewer assortment, and I enjoyed all five options, especially the juicy beef and delicious scallops! We also tried the omurice with curry which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. This was also my first time trying omurice and it certainly made me crave it again. We also tried the yinyang bowl, which in addition to our other dishes, was the ideal portion size for two people. The servers were accommodating and easy to get ahold of, and with how convenient their location is, I would definitely come again!

I finally got to try the first Kyuramen that has opened in Boston and their omurice was so satisfying (not too savory or heavy)! The omurice (feeding 1-2 people in my opinion) had a fluffy omlette over buttery fried rice and finished with either a light demi glace or a hearty curry sauce and a sprinkle of parsley! I appreciate the depth in flavor of the broth for their ramen and enjoyed their crispy karage and honeycomb platter appetizers. For desserts, I loved their matcha pudding and japanese cherry blossom jelly! They have a waitlist that you can join which was helpful to keep track of the wait time and I loved the private booths Definitely will be coming back!!