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Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House

Name: Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House
Address: 64 Summer St, Malden, MA, 02148, US
Price range: $

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Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is one of the best ramen restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House operates out of a deliberately spare room on Summer Street in Malden — bar seating only, no frills, a format that signals exactly where the kitchen's priorities lie.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House operates out of a deliberately spare room on Summer Street in Malden — bar seating only, no frills, a format that signals exactly where the kitchen's priorities lie. This is the ramen offshoot of the Ebisuya Japanese Market in Medford, which means the same ethos of sourcing and craft carries over: two owners who make everything from scratch, noodles produced on a machine imported from Japan, and chashu that's slow-cooked without preservatives. That last detail isn't marketing language — it's the kind of transparency that earns a neighborhood's trust over years. At $15 across the core ramen lineup, Ebisuya sits at a price point where the quality-to-cost math draws serious scrutiny, and by most accounts it passes. The menu centers on a tight ramen selection rather than a sprawling Japanese-American carte. The Shoyu Ramen — a soy sauce-based broth — is regularly cited by diners as the benchmark: light, clean, and well-balanced in a way that lets the housemade noodles register. Miso and Spicy Miso are both on the menu at the same price point, serving different thresholds of richness and heat without overcomplicating the lineup. The Garlic Tonkotsu draws consistent attention as the bolder option, its pork-bone broth made more aggressive by the garlic addition — and it has the kind of repeat-order following that tends to develop around a dish cooked with a fixed, reliable hand. Gyoza rounds out the supporting cast for those who want something to start. Given the bar-seating-only setup and the restaurant's lean footprint, showing up early or at off-peak hours is the practical move — there's simply no waiting infrastructure here. Regulars who know the room tend to treat it as a focused, get-in-get-out lunch or early dinner rather than a long-stay occasion. The move is straightforward: pick your broth weight — Shoyu if you want clarity, Garlic Tonkotsu if you want impact — and let the housemade noodles do the rest.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Based on 347 reviews

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date night and hidden gem

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Budget-friendly

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Boston · 64 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

Price

Budget-friendly

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9.2 from 347 reviews

Address

Boston | 64 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

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Signature dishes at Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House

Shoyu Ramen

Miso Ramen

Spicy Miso Ramen

Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen

Gyoza

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What makes Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House worth the move

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 347 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 347 Google reviews

Best for

date night and hidden gem

Style

Ramen in Boston

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Budget-friendly

Best for

hidden gem date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 347 reviews

Price point: $

Popular dishes: Shoyu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen

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For now, Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House holds a 9.2 rating across 347 Google reviews.

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Address: 64 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (347 reviews)
Cuisine: Ramen
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House serve?

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is a Ramen restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House operates out of a deliberately spare room on Summer Street in Malden — bar seating only, no frills, a format that signals exactly where the kitchen's priorities lie.

What is Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House best for?

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is best for hidden gem, date night. Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 347 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House?

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.2 from 347 reviews

What should I order at Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House?

Start with Shoyu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen and Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House worth visiting?

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House holds a 9.2 Google rating from 347 reviews. Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 347 Google reviews.

Where is Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House located?

Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is located at 64 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House good for a date night?

Yes — Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House is tagged for date night dining. Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 347 Google reviews.

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