Menya Jiro Harvard
$$ • Japanese, Ramen, Soup
Hours:
57 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge
(617) 945-1002
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Menya Jiro Harvard Reviews
I went to this place with a group of friends the other night. The first thing I noticed was that the water had an oily aftertaste that I found off-putting. The chicken livers we ordered as an appetizer were initially burnt, though the wait staff was able to provide us with a fresher (and delicious!) serving of it soon after. I ordered the Chashu Don for dinner, which tasted wonderful and was plated beautifully. Aside from the issues that I mentioned earlier, my dining experience...read full review
The food was okay, and service was pretty quick, especially given that it was getting close to closing.A misunderstanding on my part thought the "extra toppings" that comes on a deluxe meant more of what's there not additional new toppings, so if you're a picky eater like me it might be worth skipping the upgrade. The bowl itself was fine but nothing really remarkable overall, though I am a fan of the fattier chashu.The slice of pork in the bun was on the thin side (especially...read full review
Ratings
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
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A decent ramen spot in Harvard Square good for a quick meal.Overshadowed by other ramen options in the area, Menya Jiro hasn’t been under my radar for a while, but I recently took visits to take advantage of their weekday deals. All the appetizers I tried were great. The crispy chicken skin skewer, takoyaki, and shrimp tempura all delivered on expectations, offering great taste and value.However, the main courses don't quite follow through with the same impact. The beef curry...read full review