“ Good service and hearty food. Cozy vibe with comforting Japanese home-style cooking. Recommend if you're feeling homesick. ”

“ Cafe Mami, located in Lesley University's food court in Porter Square, is absolutely delicious! This food court is known as the "Porter Exchange" & is located in the ground floor of Lesley's University Hall. Their food court includes a couple mini restaurants that serve Japanese food! Quite a variety here. Cafe Mami serves Japanese comfort food. We decided to pop in recently and it was my first time trying their food. What we ordered: -rockin chicken -crispy shumai -yaki beef tofu set Our meal came with miso soup to start, as well! Everything we ordered tasted phenomenal & prices are fair. Our server was also super kind. Highly recommend if you want to try Japanese comfort food; I would totally come back ;) Parking: There is meter parking on Mass Ave & a parking lot in the back. ”

“ I've been coming here since college, though i must admit i haven't been for along time since then. On a cold day we stopped by here and originally was trying to get Bagelsaurus but they were sold out so walked over to the Leslie plaza. We decided to try cafe mami (me for the first in along time, and the lady her very first) We decided on the rockin chicken (staff recommended) i used to get the Hamburg set. And the beef tofu set today with shumai app. The shumai was fried perfectly and we both liked that, which i had some sweet soy sauce and hot chili for it, (like Dimsum's haha) but it was good. My rockin chicken is their "spicy" but it's not spicy so don't worry if you're a mild heater like me haha. It was cooked well, thigh meat i believe, pan cooked to perfection, nice and JUICY! Get a soup and side white rice with it. The lady's beef was tender and thin cut, tofu and sauce melted in your mouth it was a good portion with the potatoe. We were full and happy and ready for desert down the street. Will return and happy to see them still thriving. ”

“ Always really enjoy their curries!! I typically get their hamburg steak curry as I enjoy the meat a lot with their curry over rice. My husband thinks their curry can be quite salty but I enjoy it this way! Service is typically quick and easy. There's not a crazy amount of space so it can get crowded! ”

“ In general it was a decent experience here. I went on a Saturday night at dinner time. The food was great, I ordered the normal chicken curry set. The curry is really rich and flavorful. You can tell from the taste that the curry is made from real meat such as chicken. I could taste chicken bits as well. The set came with miso soup and simple salad, so it felt like a balanced meal. The only thing is that there is only one server who had to run around to seat customers, take orders, serve customers, and clean the table for new people to sit. She was quite busy so I would avoid coming during the peak dinner hours. ”

“ Hidden gem in an Asian food hall inside Lesley college. I don't know why there was a line for another stall, this place sat me right away and I didn't have to wait long for the food was brought to my seat. Only a few tables but if you're dining solo, you can get a spot at the bar. I ordered by pointing at a picture in the menu. It ended up being a chili tomato chicken with lightly dressed salad, and little potato in tin foil. Meal comes with miso soup and bowl of rice. It was a perfect portion. Probably they prefer cash but take card, since that's all that I had. Server is super attending, kept my water filled and checking up on me. ”

“ Every time I think of Japanese curry or in the area, I think of Cafe Mami. Then, I'd have to come in. It is the best I've ever had (haven't been to Japan yet). The service is quick and friendly. The ambiance is super chill. The shu mai and Hamburg curry are to die for. This is a must visit if you're in the area or a curry fan. ”

“ My go to comfort food is Cafe Mami's curry set the curry set comes with a small miso soup and salad and you can add extra meat, egg, cheese, curry, or red/yellow pickles You also have meat choices: breaded chicken, breaded pork, hamburg steak, or chicken tatsuta (fried boneless chicken tenders). The curry itself is made from chicken and beef stock and is so deliciously addicting As for the yaki beef tofu set, thinly sliced beef is sautéed with onions, tofu and sweet boiled carrot and potato on the side I also love the affordability of Cafe Mami. The curry set is $11, +$2 for meat, and +$2/3 for any extra add ons. The Yaki beef tofu set is $14 Highly recommend Cafe Mami for anyone looking to try authentic japanese style curry! ”

“ Solid choice for Japanese Curry Cutlet. Dinner wait was about 15 mins on a Wednesday evening 7:00pm. Note that they only have small tables so I would only come if there are 4 or less in your party. It gives cafeteria vibes as it is in Lesley University. They start you off with a small bowl of miso soup and a small salad. The chicken cutlet was crispy and tender on the inside - I prefer it over the pork. I highly suggest adding the cheese and egg - The cheese is hidden under the meat. A little pricey at $22 but it is Boston/Cambridge pricing. ”

“ The Pork curry katsu at Cafe Mami supported me and my family when I was a graduate student about 20 years ago. My wife and I went back there in twenty years. To our surprise, the tastes were all the same even though chefs and servers were all new. The interior maintained the same at the same building in the Porter Square. The pork curry katsu is a must try, which is served with a bowl of miso soup and salads, and rice. 5+ The Hamburg set with Wafu sauce is great also. 5+ We also like their seaweed salad as well. 5+ Probably one difference I noticed was the amount of salads and patty- they were more than I expected! ”