Soup Shack Porter (Cambridge)

I got the spicy pork rice dish. It was exceptional and warmed my soul. Some of the pork was really fatty and I don’t know if that’s normal but it tasted great either way. I heard the duck soup isn’t great at this place so I’m gonna try it next time and update my review🫡 UPDATE: I got the duck soup. (Added a picture of it as well) It was really tasty, and contrary to other reviews, they put a good portion of duck in there. I would say the duck was somewhat dry, so dropping my food rating for them to a 4 star because of all the problems they’re having with this one soup. That said I am leaving the overall rating at a 5 star and I will definitely be back.

Tom Yum Soup on the right and Shoyu soup on the left. I did ramen noodles 🍜 nstead of rice noodles. It comes with roasted pork, ground pork, fish balls, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, preserved, cabbage, fried garlic, and ground peanuts, and it was fantastic.! My friends soup was a chicken broth, soy sauce, Cha Shu, pork beans, sprouts, scallions, Nori and black garlic oil and he finished his before I finish mine and I eat like really fast! Highly recommend it and both soups cost about $15 ! Delicious. Emma and Khloe our servers were professional! Thank you

Fantastic service, our meals came out quickly. The chicken curry we ordered was scrumptious, with a lot of interesting spices. The tonkotsu ramen was alright, we felt that there was an overpowering amount of fish sauce and the flavors of the pork were virtually non-existent. Prices were standard for the area. Overall, a great restaurant - we look forward to coming back.

A quick noodle fix with a fusion twist. As a casual noodle bar chain, Soup Shack offers a variety of Asian noodles and light Japanese bites. While the Porter Square area is full of excellent Japanese fast food options, Soup Shack stands out for its eclectic mix of Asian noodle dishes, ranging from Thai noodles and Pho to Ramen, all served with impressive speed – usually within five minutes. The appetizers I tried were solid. The Agedashi Tofu and Chicken Karaage were both executed well. However, the entrées were either hit or miss. Sautéed in spicy garlic sauce, the Spicy Cha She was an enjoyable dish. The dirty ramen and tonkatsu ramen, on the other hand, had a peculiar sweet aftertaste that made it feel like an unexpected Thai-Japanese fusion. This somewhat overshadowed the savoriness of the broth, so it was slightly off-putting for me. Soup Shack is still an ideal spot if you’re looking for a quick, no-frills meal. Not sure if I would try their noodles again, but I might drop by for their other entrées.

The bao bun ended up falling apart because it was drenched in sauce and didn’t hold up. Waste of money for that. The chicken on their appetizer menu was crunchy and juicy, but unseasoned.

Went here for some good noodles and they delivered. I don’t often see places offer duck, so I ordered the Duck Noodle soup (17.95) and I always love to get Thai iced tea (5.50). The portion and flavor was fantastic, and the wait staff were very friendly and helpful. 12/10 would eat here again.

Had an awesome time at Soup Shack in Porter Square! Kevin, our server, was super cool and made us feel right at home. Everyone there was just so friendly, making the whole vibe really laid-back and welcoming. Now, let’s talk about the ramen – it was killer! The broth was on point, and they even had homemade kimchi that added just the right kick. But the real game changer? The marinated egg. They actually take the time to marinate it, and you can totally taste the difference. It’s those little touches that make me love this place. If you’re around Porter Square and craving some legit ramen, hit up Soup Shack. Great food, cool people, and an all-around chill spot.

For appetizers had the octopus balls and the fried oysters. The fried oysters were just okay but did not like the octopus balls too much. It barley had any octopus in it. I would honestly give the appetizers a 3 star overall. The ramen was was okay as well. I have had much better rumen. Ordered their spicy ramen which was no where near spicy and the hot chilly oil was not spicy either. All it did was add some flavor. The service however was great and the food was reasonably priced. Glad I tried the food but I would not go back.