Cafe Mami

“the staff were very friendly and the portions are very large.”

Nicky's Travels★★★★

Cafe Mami is a Japanese comfort food spot that focuses on simple, hearty dishes like curry rice, katsu, hamburg steak, and donburi-style meals. The space is fairly small and tucked away, with more of a functional, casual feel rather than a polished dining room. It’s the kind of place people go for a quick, filling meal rather than a long sit-down experience. The standout here is definitely the Japanese curry and katsu combinations. The pork tonkatsu curry in particular is a go-to, with a thick, crispy cutlet served over rich curry sauce and rice. The portions are generous for the price, and t

Travis Okleshen★★★★★

Food was phenomenal. Prices were excellent. The solo waitress was a beast… she did a fantastic job. The seating situation is far from ideal, but I love that they are working with what they got in the best way. Definitely a comfort type restaurant. We ordered shrimp dumplings - Crispy Shumai (see photo) - excellent. Chicken Tatsuta- original (photo) - cooked perfectly, moist. And Yaki Don (photo) - great meat /rice ratio! This place is worth a wait. We lucked out and didn’t have a wait, but I can see a wait happening frequently. I will be happy to wait next time I’m in the neighborhood!

Renerose So★★★★★

Solid spot for pork tonkatsu! We ordered the pork cutlet set for only $14 (as of Feb 2026), it came with white rice and miso soup. Generous portion size. The cutlet is juicy, thick, and tender, almost melting in your mouth. The sauce is outstanding, and the salad is refreshing, drizzled with a sweet and savory dressing that complements the meal well. We will come back! It’s located inside Lesley University Porter Campus. Cash is preferred, but credit cards are accepted.

Emily Huang★★★★★

A cozy go-to spot for Japanese comfort food located in the Porter Square Lesley University food court area. I highly recommend getting the Oyakodon here (comes with a bowl of miso soup too of course). They make it quick and delicious so it arrives hot! The curry katsu portions are also huge and yummy.