Soup Shack JP

Soup Shack on Centre Street puts Japanese ramen, Vietnamese pho and Thai noodle soups on the same menu. That range makes the broth decision the place to start: choose the style you want, then look at the noodles and toppings. There are also soupless noodle dishes for nights when you want the noodles without a bowl of broth.

Gyoza, steamed buns and takoyaki are among the starters, while extra egg, vegetables or meat let you adjust a soup order. The Jamaica Plain shop offers takeout and delivery as well as a place to eat. It’s useful when two people want different kinds of noodle soup, or when your usual ramen order could use a detour into a Thai-style bowl.