Yume Ga Arukara
Welcome to Yume Ga Arukara, a Japanese noodle spot located in Cambridge, MA. This Latinx-owned gem offers a unique dining experience with a focus on delicious udon dishes.
At Yume Ga Arukara, you can expect a cozy atmosphere with limited seating, so be prepared for a potentially short wait. The menu is small but packed with flavorful udon options, both hot and cold. Customers rave about the chewy texture of the noodles and the savory broth that is full of umami goodness.
- Offers: Takeout, Reservations, Delivery
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Accepts Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Cryptocurrency
- Beer & Wine Only
- Outdoor Seating
- Free Wi-Fi for your convenience
Whether you're in the mood for a spicy bowl of hot udon or a refreshing cold udon dish, Yume Ga Arukara has got you covered. Customers particularly love the spicy versions of the udon and recommend trying the extra noodles for a hearty meal.
While the line can be long at times, the staff ensures a quick turnover so you can enjoy your meal without too much waiting. The attention to detail in the food preparation, from the perfectly cooked noodles to the flavorful broth, will have you coming back for more.
If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine and appreciate a good bowl of udon, Yume Ga Arukara is a must-visit. With its authentic flavors and welcoming ambiance, this spot is sure to satisfy your cravings for delicious noodles.
Yume Ga Arukara Menu
Location
Address: 1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone:
Business info
- Offers TakeoutYes
- ReservationsNo
- DeliveryNo
- Limited Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Not wheelchair accessibleNo
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts CryptocurrencyNo
- CasualYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for Lunch, DinnerYes
- Street Parking, Validated Parking, Private Lot ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- Latinx-ownedYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Offers CateringNo
- Not Good For GroupsNo
- Not Good For KidsNo
- Happy HourNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Heated Outdoor SeatingNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Private DiningNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Melody N.
We went here sans kids as we heard the line could be long. We went on a summer day (Saturday) around 12pm. It was a little confusing at first but we were directed to first order at the cash register and then to go back in line. We luckily didn't have too much of a wait in the line, about 20 mins. The dining area is small where there's either shared benches, small stools or the kitchen counter. The food came out fairly quickly after being seated. The menu is small and focused on udon. My husband and I enjoyed a hot and cold spicy version of the udon. We thought the spice was manageable as we both regularly enjoy a little spice(it's not numbing or tingling type, in my opinion). My husband is not usually a fan of udon but he really thought the broth was flavorful for the hot soup. I enjoyed mine and we both could see why the place was so popular. We were lucky and were able to find street/metered parking. We were in the area earlier in the winter and the crowd was not as big as the summer. It looked like there was parking for Lesley University but wasn't sure how much it was.
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Author: Julia X.
Waffled between 4 and 5 since I do have some nitpicks, but I always come here whenever I'm in town so... *shrug*. My favorite order: spicy or regular cold, and convince someone generous to get the spicy hot so you can slurp some of that amazing broth. Been here quite a few times now, and still always stop by whenever I can. Love the chewy texture of the cold udon noodles, and it's nice that you can see them making them right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The spicy hot udon's broth is also *chef's kiss* perfection. Even if the line is around-the-corner long, they seem to get through it pretty quickly, so stay strong, and you'll probably be seated in ~20 minutes. My nitpicks: the hot soup udon's texture is too soft. If they could just plonk the cold noodles in the hot broth it would be perfect. If you want to order takeout, you actually need to just cut in front of the line at the front to do so, which is confusing and may make other people shoot you dirty looks, but alas, this is what the staff said to do, okay. The store's hours are also nebulous around holidays; they were closed on the 4th of July but their online ordering system was up, but Google said they were closed but Yelp said they were open... ultimately they were closed :') Your best guess is to trust their Google hours, or see if they have some little piece of paper taped up somewhere announcing special hours. My top tips: get the extra noodles, especially if you're ordering one of the cold options; portion size here is on the smaller side. If you want to save money, maybe consider skipping the beef, which I found to be a little dry during recent visits. I also like getting extra daikon when ordering the regular cold, which they kindly offer at no extra cost!
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Author: Lili A.
I love Yume ga Arukara! As someone who's been to Japan multiple times and loves udon, I thought their noodles and broth was amazing. The noodles are perfectly cooked, chewy and flavorful, and the meat was delicious. I will say their portions are more "Japan sized" ie, smaller portion sizes, but it was still delicious. If I'm ever craving udon I'll come here. While there can be a long line for this hole in the wall udon spot, the line moves rather quickly. The staff makes sure food comes out relatively quickly. I also appreciate that they have allergen info noted on the menu, which is helpful for those with food allergies. Highly recommend!
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Author: Michelle W.
Tasty udon shop located in Lesley University's food court. My favorite is the cold niku udon which is perfect for a hot day! The meal is super refreshing. The udon is bouncy and the thinly sliced beef is tender and flavorful. The broth is an explosion of savory, sweet, and umami and the lemon adds a little bit of citrus to balance it all. After ordering, you have to stand in line for available seating. The shop seats around 15-20 people, so the line can get long, but service is quick and the food is definitely worth the wait!