Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square

The servers are very friendly, and their desserts are fairly good.

I would gave really liked to eat here, however despite boasting delicious pork based dishes, the ingredients included fish based ingredients, to which I have a severe allergy to. The only ramen dish available was vegetarian, and while I have nothing against that, I had hoped to eat a tonkatsu based ramen. Nowhere on their site lists that these ramen have fish based stock, and I am very glad I asked beforehand so I would not suffer a reaction because I thought I was eating pork bone broth, not pork and fish broth. Please consider either listing a warning that all ramen dishes contain fish products for those that have allergies or include more meat based ramen that do not include any fish product.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Love the place good food quality and quite busy. Mist try their octopus balls and fried chicken. Wish they have more none pork items but still was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful and accommodating staff. Quick service. The Shio Ramen had a wonderful satiating flavor. Nice and modern atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was decent. Servers were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best Ramen I have ever had!! The pork melted in my mouth! Must try place.

My first ramen experience was amazing here. The server was so kind to explain the menu options. The value for the food is reasonable. I would strongly encourage everyone to try this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Still dream about this ramen 2 years after leaving Harvard

Pikaichi is for weekends, Yume is for when a friend is visiting from out of town, and the one you’ll find yourself at the most~ Santouka

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a delightful ramen experience worth sharing. The atmosphere struck that perfect balance of casual and cozy vibe: warm lighting, friendly staff and that hum of people enjoying comfort food — ideal for a chilly evening or a quick lunch. I ordered the Shio ramen- broth was rich in flavor and umami without being overly salty. The portions are solid.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyoza Combo with Shio Ramen, Negi Namban Ramen, Kara-Age

Arrogant server, horrible service but ok food

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The service is pretty good here. All servers are very friendly. Also it’s not as crowded as other locations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Excellent and friendly service. Promptly seated. Never had to ask for anything as our server was attentive but never intrusive. Outstanding value and efficient kitchen. Everything we had was good. Definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice little ramen shop serving up the classic options. Flavorful broth (but slightly on the salty side) and chewy noodles.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

$25 for a bowl of ramen with two slices of pork in it…. Yeahhhhh. The ramen is good but this used to be a much better deal