Isshindo Ramen — Restaurant in Boston

If you’re looking for some of the most flavorful, fresh, and delicious ramen, you have to check out Isshindo Ramen!

If you’re a ramen fan like me, you know the KEY to a good ramen boils down to the broth and the noodles. Some places the broth is too salty or “greasy”. You don’t have that issue here.

I’ve gone to many ramen spots in multiple cities and this place keeps me coming back. Every time I am in Boston I must order from here. Luckily for me, I’ll be spending part of my year in Boston- so I’ll get to enjoy it more often!

The broth is super flavorful, savory, and creamy. It is made using a specially treated water and boiled pork bones. This is what gives you that amazing broth and flavor! It’s also loaded with vitamins and nutrients. It is a great option for those looking for an alternative to traditional soup!

The noodles used in the ramen are a little different than other Ramen spots- and that is okay! The noodles are more straight than traditional ramen noodles you know. They cook them perfectly so they aren’t mush.

The broth is packaged separate for delivery- as to keep everything fresh and hot. The noodles will continue to cook in the boiling hot broth. Some places don’t account for that and the noodles don’t hold up. This place knows the deal and factors that in. I like that.

Lastly, the chashu pork is melt-in-your-mouth incredible. You get four large, soft, and delicious cuts of pork belly in your ramen. I like to break the big pieces up. They don’t skimp at all on the quality or quantity of the meat.

The ramen is also generously served with Woodear mushrooms, scallion, bean sprouts, nori seaweed, and a soy egg.

I have ordered delivery from here multiple times and it’s my favorite spot in town for ramen. It’s always delivered piping hot and packaged very well!

The broth is packed separate, as to keep the noodles from overcooking in the hot broth. It also prevents a soggy ramen. The packaging is perfect. I’ve never had anything spill or leak. They also include chopsticks and a soup spoon. Order is always accurate.

If you love ramen, you’ve got to give Isshindo a try! You won’t be disappointed.

Pro Tip: I recommend a ramen for each adult. However, if you want a bit bigger portion you can add extra noodles for a small up charge- that’s what I usually do. But aside from that, portions are generous. I just like extra noodles.

I look forward to eventually eating here in person. But for now- delivery has not disappointed me yet! My favorite...

Solid spot for ramen located inside Super 88 grocery store.

Visited this place a few times while I was in Allston. Unlike other food court counters in the supermarket, Isshindo has its own separate space, so it offered a better dining experience than I initially expected. Tried several items on the menu, and while I really liked their ramen, the other dishes weren’t so great.

The tonkatsu broth on their signature Isshindo Ramen was silky smooth as advertised, with a perfect level of creaminess, though its savory depth was just average. The ramen noodles, however, were truly some of the best I’ve had in the area. Instead of the usual thick noodles, they used thin and wavy ones, which had a fantastic chewy texture. During my past few visits, I’ve also noticed a few Japanese students dining here, which is probably a good sign that their ramen is top-notch.

However, the other items on the menu were just okay. Compared to other affordable Japanese restaurants in the city, dishes like takoyaki, shrimp tempura, and fried chicken weren’t very impressive. They were enjoyable but not good enough for me to order again. Even the Sukiyaki beef curry plate was a bit disappointing—the curry was too watery, and the high-fat portions of the sukiyaki beef didn’t pair well with the mild sauce.

Would definitely come back for their ramen, but probably wouldn’t go beyond that...

I’ve never written a review on Google Maps before, but just WOW. I spent a summer in Tokyo in 2018 and loved eating at the many ramen shops while there. Ever since I got back, I’ve tried to find similar ramen in the States and been disappointed every time. Either the broth is too watery or the noodles lack the right texture or flavor, but something always feels off to the point where I had effectively given up on ever enjoying ramen outside of Japan. I hesitated when ordering the Isshindo Ramen here for that reason, and almost got the Gyu Don (something else I enjoyed a lot in Japan), but decided to try the ramen. I expected to regret that decision, but oh was I wrong. The broth and noodles were EXACTLY how I remembered them, and this was the first time I’ve finished the entire broth for my ramen since coming back from Japan. If you’re looking for authentic-tasting ramen, check them out! I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m...