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Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi

Name: Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi
Address: 74 Pleasant St, Malden, MA, 02148, US
Price range: $$

Ramen•Boston•$$

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is one of the best ramen restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Zuru Zuru sits in Malden's Pleasant Street corridor — technically outside Boston proper, but functionally a Greater Boston ramen destination for anyone who takes the craft seriously.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Zuru Zuru sits in Malden's Pleasant Street corridor — technically outside Boston proper, but functionally a Greater Boston ramen destination for anyone who takes the craft seriously. What anchors it isn't atmosphere novelty or a chef-celebrity backstory, but a focused commitment to a single labor-intensive foundation: an 18-hour tonkotsu broth built on bone and time. The manga-inflected decor signals a kitchen that's comfortable in its Japanese identity without performing it for a tourist crowd, and the price point — mid-range, with bowls accessible enough that regulars return on weeknights — suggests a place designed for repeat customers rather than one-time curiosity seekers. The menu's attention to dietary range (including a gluten-friendly upcharge option on noodles) is genuine accommodation, not afterthought. The two bowls that matter most here are the Zuru Shio and the Spicy Tonkotsu. The Shio applies Okinawa sea salt to that 18-hour tonkotsu base — a lighter-style finish on an inherently rich broth — with thin straight noodles, pork belly chashu, ajitama egg, kikurage mushroom, menma bamboo shoot, and nori. The Spicy Tonkotsu runs the same broth through a Rayu chili blend, topped with shredded chili; diners consistently flag it as the move for heat seekers, and the kitchen's spice scale (mild through 'Hell spicy') lets regulars calibrate over visits rather than committing blindly. The Mushroom Miso Ramen, available in a 'Loaded' size and customizable with add-ons like lotus stem and garlic purée, draws praise for its broth depth and what diners describe as perfectly calibrated noodle texture. The practical move: come for the Spicy Tonkotsu, but don't skip the garlic purée as an add-on — it appears in multiple diner accounts as the customization that pushes the bowl forward. Given that recent reviews through mid-2026 show active operations but earlier closures created uncertainty, confirm hours before making the trip from downtown Boston.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Based on 513 reviews

Best for

date night

Price and pace

Moderate spend

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Boston · 74 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

Price

Moderate spend

Google rating

9.2 from 513 reviews

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Boston | 74 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

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Signature dishes at Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi

Zuru Shio

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

Mushroom Miso Ramen

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What makes Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi worth the move

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Zuru Shio and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 513 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 513 Google reviews

Best for

date night

Style

Ramen in Boston

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 513 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Zuru Shio, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Mushroom Miso Ramen

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9.2 from 513 reviews

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For now, Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi holds a 9.2 rating across 513 Google reviews.

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Address: 74 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (513 reviews)
Cuisine: Ramen
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi serve?

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is a Ramen restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Zuru Zuru sits in Malden's Pleasant Street corridor — technically outside Boston proper, but functionally a Greater Boston ramen destination for anyone who takes the craft seriously.

What is Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi best for?

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is best for date night. Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Zuru Shio and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 513 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi?

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 513 reviews

What should I order at Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi?

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

Is Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi worth visiting?

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi holds a 9.2 Google rating from 513 reviews. Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Zuru Shio and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 513 Google reviews.

Where is Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi located?

Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is located at 74 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi good for a date night?

Yes — Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi is tagged for date night dining. Zuru Zuru Ramen and Donburi looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Zuru Shio and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 513 Google reviews.

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