If you're trying to get into it in Boston, I'd advise you to stop. I have to say my experiences with Asian food in Boston have almost always disappointed me... I can think of a place in Porter square and a ramen shop in Boston itself that offer passable quality Japanese food, but if you're seeking something to change your mind about miso soup ... look outside Boston.

In Japan, I enjoy most miso soups. There's actually a lot of variety from one region to another - depending on the miso, the stock and the ingredients. Unfortunately, I cannot abide the miso that my wife's family makes.