Maken Zi Ramen & Rice Bowls

My favorite ramen!!! The appetizers are alll so delicious- the squid karaage is my fave! The service is always great as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen

Decent choice for local ramen. Gyoza a bit too crispy for my taste. Group of 5. We each ordered something different and all said meal was good. Small place, not a lot of seating, mostly carry-out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

We tried the...

Crispy rolls and crispy chive dumplings appetizers.

Fried onion and garlic rice bowl with pork

Spicy tonaku ramen

Spicy miso ramen

All were absolutely delicious, fresh and flavorful. Will definitely stop again if in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I think this place is awsome for any type of get together, only thing was the music was kind of sad. Overall 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is our go to place for Tonkatsu Ramen. They consistently deliver a superior product that is all made by scratch. The service is top notch. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. We even had a conversation about Japan, 🇯🇵 when to visit and what to eat. I highly recommend Manken Zi. A hidden gem in West Boylston.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their chicken karaage is delicious, best I've had

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Ramen was absolutely perfect- I chose the Shoyu spicy broth with chicken and shrimp and everything was cooked to Perfection… the flavors were fantastic!

Andy and his staff are so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow, this place is amazing! The flavors are so subtle and rich, and the chicken gyoza was absolutely incredible. I also tried the spicy tonkotsu ramen, and it was just smooth and creamy with a really complex flavor. It was my first time trying ramen, and I think I'm officially hooked! Remember to bring your own booz!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had tge bbq chicken and rice bowl it was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the spicy tonkatsu ramen with extra egg. Absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and a calm atmosphere. Will be coming here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Five star review for sure! It was our first time going here and it was amazing. Great service, great food and fast. They heard we had driven an hour from home to enjoy their ramen and rice bowl and even offered us a free beverage to go! We had the Miso Ramen with shrimp tempura, chicken teriyaki bowl with soft boiled egg and for drinks we had matcha iced green tea latte and Thai iced tea! All highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food! Quality and presentation was great. Staff super friendly and accommodating

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, great service super clean, exactly what a casual Ramen restaurant should be.

A must try when in the area. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maken Zi is hands down one of the best ramen spots in Worcester. The food was incredible—rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and toppings that actually felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they care about quality and presentation, not just speed.

What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Our server, Jay, was amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Her energy honestly made the meal even better.

Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Jay if you go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5