4.7
Superb
137 Reviews
9 Babcock Street, Brookline · 7.28 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Toasted Sesame Miso Ramen with Egg
- Zangi Fried Chicken
- Yaki Shoyu Ramen
- Spicy Pork Ramen
“TLDR: Get their original ramen (yaki shoyu). The broth is a masterpiece. Consistently lovely, responsive, and understanding staff (Japanese-owned/-operated) who deserve far more praise than fits here. Unrivaled #1 bowl in New England; expensive (~$25 w/ tax and tip, the latter of which should be higher but I am broke grad student). Fried chicken also shockingly yummy. After one sip of the broth, the world went silent. It was so outrageously good it shocked me into the present moment. Tears actually came to my eyes for a sec. I’ve had it 4 times since, and each time has been like the first all over again. This ramen is a masterpiece. The noodles are also a star, consistently perfectly cooked with the perfect bite/chew. And regardless of which staff I’ve run into on any visit, they provide such wholesome and genuine interactions and consistently responsive service. Big shout out to Alesia for somehow being there every visit so far and with the same warmth and energy (and reminding me to stamp my loyalty card <3 ), as well as Alissa, Ryo, and the Al(-yssa?)s I have yet to meet - you all help make Miraku such a sustaining part of my self-care and I couldn’t be more grateful. More random thoughts: The broth is a masterpiece that should be added to anyone’s bucket list barring dietary restrictions. Staff have clearly been trained hands-on by the original chef/owner, with each subsequent visit and every single bowl so strikingly consistent. The bowl of ramen as a whole is the most authentic I’ve had outside of Japan (Pikaichi in Medford is pretty good, too), where I imagine the broth alone would still stand out without fail if it were more accessible.”