Pikaichi
Ramen restaurant · Medford ·
Classic ramen variations with assorted toppings & sides
Classic ramen variations with assorted toppings & sides
"This much-beloved ramen spot used to be in Allston’s Super 88 complex, but now it’s located on a corner in Medford right by the Mystic River. It’s a setting that almost feels like the set of The Great British Baking Show - albeit with fewer sheep and teal kitchen appliances - and one that left us pretty unprepared for the fiery ramen at Pikaichi. There’s some seriously enjoyable heat to both the spicy miso and jigoku bowls, but amazingly the spice doesn’t overwhelm the other great flavors, something we can’t say about other chili-laden ramen. For a warm endorphin rush that doesn’t involve winning a cake stand, head to Pikaichi." - joel ang
"Once a beloved ramen destination in the Super 88 Food Court, Pikaichi has since settled into Medford as its permanent home. Pikaichi serves eight types of ramen, two of which have a vegetable-based broth. Heat-seekers should opt for the spiciest ramen on the menu, the jigoku ramen; the word jigoku means “hell” in Japanese and is adopted by ramen shops to describe the spiciest variety on its menu. It comes with an ultra-spicy shoyu broth. For a milder pick with a hint of citrus, try the yuzu shio." - Erika Adams, Valerie Li Stack, Eater Staff
"I’ve had strong recent bowls at Pikaichi, including the yuzu shio ramen called out as a notable soup and other praise for its miso ramen across recent roundups." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"This much beloved ramen spot used to be in Allston’s Super 88 complex, but now they’re located on a corner in Medford right by the Mystic River. There’s some seriously enjoyable heat to both the spicy miso and jigoku bowls, but amazingly the spice doesn’t overwhelm the other great flavors, something we can’t say about other chili-laden ramen. This is one of the best ramen places in Boston." - Joel Ang
"After shuttering in Allston in December 2017, the beloved ramen shop found a new home on Medford’s Boston Avenue in 2018, bringing its ramen back to the community and joining the city’s recent dining surge." - Terrence Doyle