Soup Shack Porter

Although Soup Shack Porter probably wouldn't be my choice for favorite ramen or pho in the Boston area, it can't be beat for convenience (parking) and speed--especially if you live in Cambridge/Somerville. It'll absolutely hit the spot if you need to satisfy a ramen or pho craving.I typically order the Dac Biet Pho, Dirty Ramen, or Shoyu Ramen. I've also had the Mi Wonton Pho and a few of the rice bowls, but I prefer getting either of the 3 dishes I mentioned before. On the appetizer side, I almost always get the Chicken Karaage and is a favorite. The Agedashi Tofu isn't quite to that level, but I still get it (and edamame) on occasion.Even with a number of other highly-regarded noodle places in proximity, I'd still give Soup Shack Porter 5 stars for filling a much-needed niche in the area--casual, fast, and having a good variety of options.

Delicious Soups! I went here a lot during college. What else would you want after a long day of classes? I've tried almost everything on the menu and they're all delicious!My recommendations:-Duck noodle soup: roasted duck with ramen noodles and bok choy. The broth is sooo good and they're very generous with their duck portion. -Pho: not the same as my mom's pho but good for a restaurant! Again, they're very generous with their meat. Try the Pho Sate if you like a kick!-Mi Wonton: pork and shrimp dumplings with ramen noodles, bok choy and roasted pork. I love any kind of dumpling so this always hit the spot for me. Drinks: -coconut juice: can't go wrong with coconut juice with the coconut pieces! -Thai tea: always hit the spot, brewed very well!

We got seated very quickly and our waiter was great! Our food came out after 5 minutes and was very fresh. The bun bo hue had a nice kick and the meat was very tender- definitely a must try! The dirty ramen was earthy, savory and spicy. Both were delicious! Would definitely come again- a casual, unassuming but homey noodle restaurant.

The tom yum special which is Creamy Tom Yum Ramen with Tonkotsu broth. jumbo shrimp [2). little Neck clam [2], ramen noodle. tomato [2). wood ear mushroom, scallion, nori and lime was pretty good. Has a slight kick to it and definitely has the tom yum flavor profile but weak on lemon grass so could have used more of that. The shrimps were big and juicy. They ran out of clams so just asked if we were ok with just more shrimp which I am totally fine. The noodles come could be a little more al dente but overall very good. The mix of tom yum and pork broth works for this noodle bowl.Service was good, we were greeted immediately upon entry and offered bar seats as it was fairly busy. Ambiance is very casual and popular music being played. Parking is easy as it is lot parking for the shopping center.

It's great nothing else to say. I sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed everything. The service was attentive. The food hit the spot. Just come and enjoy

Really enjoyed the pork bao bun. Good amount of meant and piled high with pickled veggies! Also really enjoyed the one soup I tried. Can't remember which one but great flavors. Very fast service as well

I stopped by Soup Shack Porter for a late lunch/early dinner after finishing my errands nearby. I picked this place because I was looking for nearby place that offerred Asian food (since my current city doesn't really offer many good options).Overall, I was satisfied with the food they offerred. Frankly, I was really surprised that the place was run by a Thai person...and had, therefore, changed what I wanted to order to a Thai dish...just because..I felt that...a Thai dish just gotta be more authentic than any other dish...and I wasn't disappointed at all! I ended up ordering dried BBQ and wonton noodles..and was very satisfied with its taste! It was something I definitely missed and it was on point! I also ordered Takoyaki..which was good..but maybe I wasn't as impressed of it as the wonderful dry noodles dish that I had!While they have lots of options for you to choose, being that the place is run by Thai people, my recommendation is to go for a Thai dish! I did with my noodles dish and was rewarded with a taste I had been missing out for so long living in my current city.Note: the dish is actually quite generous..because I ordered a side dish (takoyaki) and dried noodles (ba-mee-hang), I couldn't finish the whole noodles dish....although I loved it quite a bit, too! So..pace yourself!

Good location near the T. Indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. The inside is small but it works.Service was pretty great even when they were busy.I had the karrage chicken app and the chicken katsu curry and both were great! The katsu bowl was large so no complaints!

Soup Shack Porter, despite its modest size and limited traditional table seating, earns a solid 5/5 rating. The prices might lean towards the expensive side, but what you get in return is a generously sized and incredibly satisfying bowl of soup. I opted for their "specialty"dirty ramen and boy it was heckin' tasty ramen. I found the service to be quite efficient, although I could see how the environment could get a little short/rude on a super busy night. The small space contributes to an intimate atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for those craving a flavorful and comforting soup experience, even if it comes with a slightly higher price tag.

Small noodle shop with Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, as well as a small selection of rice bowls and appetizers. Wish they have more vegetarian options/substitutions. Seating is a little limited for larger groups, they have seating for 8ish at tables and a couple of bar style seats. Food came fast though so they are able to turn over tables pretty quickly. Plenty of parking outside in shared parking lot.