1. Yume Ga Arukara
8.8
1835 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 16 tips and reviews
Daniel Grayson: I was transported into a dream, enjoying the insanely flavorful broth and (probably) homemade udon. The regular bowl is pricey but super filling; you don’t need the extras to have a complete meal.
Brita Outzen: Amazing udon. Not much of a menu selection -- hot or cold. But man, is it tasty. No phones are allowed at the 14 or so seats, the faster for you to get your bowl, eat and leave for fast turnover.
Jacob Aronoff: The cold udon is a perfect summer meal! They make a hot udon in the winter which is also fantastic.
3. Life Alive
8.9
765 Massachusetts Ave (at Inman St.), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 197 tips and reviews
Joyce Chen: Get the udon miso masterful! Dericious!
Ryan Nixon: Had the chai smoothie, was very good: strong flavors of banana and cinnamon. Udon miso was great too, loved the kale
M3t47 G34r: Line is so long that it's unreal. But the food and atmosphere are worth it. Udon miso masterful is pretty good. There's also a lounge type seating downstairs.
5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
7.4
16-18 Eliot St (Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Harvard Square · 14 tips and reviews
Kat Moss: Udon nuddles are delicious. Love the stuff, too. It’s like having a piece of Japan in the middle of Cambridge.
Bader: By far the best Japanese BBQ restaurant chain in the world!!! Gyukaku Salad + Harami Skirt Steak is a Must. Garlic noodles + meat rice are great!!
Mika: Expensive but not too bad if you go during one of their meat "happy hours". My favorite meat here is the gyutan (tongue)
6. The Mad Monkfish
8.4
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
Nick Holroyd: Pork katsu udon was incredible. I'll be back.
Yasemin: Very vegan friendly Asian fusion restaurant, great cocktails, nice vibe, and live Jazz. Service is rather slow but food is very fresh and delicious. Definitely try the sweet potato roll.
Austra Zubkovs: The cranberry crab rangoon is unreal.
7. Club Passim
8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews
Christian Rodriguez: Great small, intimate music venue. Catch some local high quality, moderately priced shows with good food to boot.
The Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s
8. Changsho
8.2
1712 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 24 tips and reviews
Tim Donovan: Ate here with a couple coworkers on my way home from the office. We tried a sampling and everything was unbelievable. Favorites had to be the potstickers and scallion pancakes. A must try.
Boston.com: Changsho is the fourth Chinese restaurant run by the Chen family, who also own Lotus Blossom in Sudbury, Water Lily in Wayland, and Lotus Flower in Framingham. Read more.
Catherine L: Lunch buffet. Monday - Friday 11:30 to 3 I think? It's delightful and includes soup!