TSURUMEN DAVIS
$$ • Ramen, Vegetarian
Hours:
420 Highland Ave, Somerville
(617) 764-0588
About TSURUMEN DAVIS
Customers' Favorites
Spicy Paitan Ramen with Onsen Egg
Spicy Paitan with Onsen Egg
Shoyu Ramen with Egg
Gluten Free Noodles
Spicy Tan Tan Ramen
Miso Paitan Ramen
Extra Pork Chashu
Pork Shoyu Ramen
Spicy Maze Soba
Chicken Broth
TSURUMEN DAVIS Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
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TSURUMEN DAVIS is a ramen restaurant that offers a variety of flavorful and unique ramen options. Customers praise the authentic and flavorful ramen, which transports them to the flavors of Kyoto, Japan. The menu features both paitan (creamy pork broth) and shoyu (soy sauce-based) ramen. The paitan ramen is described as "very rich and flavorful," with a creamy, meaty, and rich taste, while the shoyu ramen has a lighter but savory flavor, with some enjoying the bits of truffle pate in the shoyu and the savoriness of the chicken broth. The noodles are praised for their texture, with homemade thin noodles and hand-squeezed wavy noodles being excellent. The chasu (braised pork) is a standout, with a "ham-like" texture that "melts in your mouth," and the onsen egg adds a unique texture with a "half soft yolk."
The restaurant offers the Truffle Shantang ramen, a shoyu-based ramen with a slightly salty flavor, and also accommodates dietary restrictions by providing gluten-free noodles with a great texture. Customers also enjoy classic options like chicken shio, noting its delicate and umami flavor, and appreciate the simple, no-frills atmosphere that highlights the chef’s dedication to craft. The open kitchen allows diners to watch the meticulous preparation of each bowl, adding to the authentic experience.
The ordering process is straightforward—customers order at the counter, receive a placard with their order number, and find a table to enjoy their meal. The space is cozy with a few tables and a counter. Service is friendly and accommodating, and the staff often separates toppings for children. The restaurant is praised for its consistency and quality, making it a favorite local spot. Parking is available on Highland Ave with metered street spots, and the restaurant is appreciated for its original goal of creating the best ramen within 1,000 operating days, which it continues to do. Its reputation as a local favorite remains strong, and many find that it is always worth the drive to visit.