Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square

The ramen was really good. Not only does it taste amazing, the amount of food was just right. The waiter was really friendly and polite. The place had a nice warm atmosphere and the music in the background made the place seem super cozy. This is one of the best ramen restaurants I ever went to!!!

Best vegetarian ramen I’ve had in the US. Goes toe to toe with ramen in Japan, if not better

Great food, fast service, nice waitstaff.

Red Chicken in the appetizer was much better than the Ramen itself.
The ramen was decent nothing to rave about, the broth could have been more flavorful. The salad that came with the ramen was super fresh and tasted good.
The pork gyoza was amazing.

Great food!
I ordered the vegetarian ramen with karaage topping and the egg. The ramen was flavorful and karaage with the mayo was very tasty. I didnt expect the vegetarian ramen to be this tasty. The servers were very friendly and there was no wait to get a table (for group of 6)

The restaurant is baby friendly. Could keep our stroller near the table and bathrooms have diaper changing table as well (which is difficult to find in all restaurants). Its near to the harvard square (few min walk)
Overall great experience.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen and desserts

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ramen Bowl, Karaage Chicken

Stopped here to eat something warm.
We both ordered the Tan-Tan Men with egg. The broth and flavor were fantastic, but the noodles were only average.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The ramen was average at best. Noodles are either pre-packaged, premade, or in any case, not fresh and not like the other good ramen I had both in States, Europe or Japan. I had the signature ramen, where it brings you the meat etc. on the side of the broth. I do not recommend it. The meat was dry, full of fat and not tender (unlike advertised). Also, not enough broth to encompass the sides. I also did not feel very welcome there, I asked the waitress a simple question and she gave me a bit of an attitude and did not try to understand what I was asking. All I asked was if the contents can be in the broth instead of on the side, and her answer was 'yeah so do you want this or another one'. I did not intend to mess with their thing, just if it is possible or not. So I ended up going for the signature dish for the pork advertised, which was disappointing either way. I would not eat here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

I visited this ramen spot on a late evening with a lively yet calm ambiance that immediately put me at ease. We tried both the Miso and Shio Ramen, and they were absolutely fabulous. The Miso had a rich, deep flavor, while the Shio was light yet incredibly satisfying. On the side, we ordered karaage, and it did not disappoint—crispy, crunchy, and perfectly paired with a flavorful dipping sauce. The combination of these dishes made for an unforgettable meal. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for quality ramen and a great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always great food. I've gone multiple times per year and have been for several years now. Used to bike from Newton to Cambridge to eat here when I was younger.

It's also transit accessible via the MBTA Red Line, and all bus services that stop at Harvard as well. From there, it's just one block away.

Taking the Boston area's BlueBikes is also a reasonable alternative.

Parking is difficult and you may have to park a few blocks away, such as on Massachusetts Avenue.

Parking: Tough to find parking around the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ramen Bowl, Karaage Chicken

My favorite veggie ramen in the area
Fast service
Clean establishment

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent ramen, an exquisite flavor, the eggs are super well prepared and generally very good. Very fast and attentive service. Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered the signature shio ramen. The worst ramen I have ever had. Not sure I would call that ramen. Broth tasted like salty chicken soup. Noodles tasted like canned noodle. Pork was chewy and not fresh. Would definitely not recommend or come back here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

A bit pricey for me but considering its location I thought that should be fair. I ordered Signature Shio Ramen and Takoyaki. The ramen noodles is good and fresh enough but both ramen broth and Takoyaki sauce are way too salty. I literally drank an entire glass of water ?. The wait isn’t too bad, around 5 minutes for me. Staffs are friendly, attentive, and quick. Overall the experience was okay, but not sure I would come back for more.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The best Japanese ramen place in Boston with valuable combos.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of the most authentic Japanese ramen I’ve ever had. The broth is rich, charsiu pork is tasteful, and the egg is perfectly half-cooked. One of a must-try restaurant in

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Authentic Ramen