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Japanese•Cambridge•$$$$
YABA sushi
YABA sushi is a japanese restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.8
Based on 107 reviews
Best Japanese Restaurants in Boston
The best Japanese restaurants in Boston, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
19 restaurantsAvg rating 9.0$$ – $$$$Updated June 2026
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Top Japanese picks in Boston
Fast answers for diners comparing japanese restaurants in Boston. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Japanese•Boston•$$
Tori Japan
Tori Japan is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.6
Based on 547 reviews
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Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Mai
Mai is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.6
Based on 298 reviews
4
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Kenzoku Mazesoba
Kenzoku Mazesoba is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.6
Based on 245 reviews
5
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Matsunori Handroll Bar
Matsunori Handroll Bar is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.4
Based on 678 reviews
6
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
NOHRI
NOHRI is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
hidden gem
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9.4
Based on 91 reviews
7
Japanese•Boston•$$
Somenya Boston
Somenya Boston is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 325 reviews
8
Japanese•Cambridge•$
Yume Wo Katare
Yume Wo Katare is a japanese restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1348 reviews
9
Japanese•Somerville•$$
Ebi Sushi
Ebi Sushi is a japanese restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1310 reviews
10
Japanese•Somerville•$$
Sugidama Soba & Izakaya
Sugidama Soba & Izakaya is a japanese restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 956 reviews
11
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Japanese•Boston•$$$$
o ya
o ya is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
fine diningdate night
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9.0
Based on 648 reviews
12
Google
Japanese•Back Bay•$$
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO is a japanese restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 505 reviews
13
Japanese•Boston•$$
Douzo Sushi
Douzo Sushi is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 1277 reviews
14
Japanese•Boston•$$
Tora Japanese Restaurant
Tora Japanese Restaurant is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 1039 reviews
15
Google
Japanese•Boston•$$
Zuma Boston
Zuma Boston is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.6
Based on 793 reviews
16
Japanese•Back Bay•$$$
Hojoko
Hojoko is a japanese restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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8.4
Based on 1093 reviews
17
Japanese•South End•$$
Genki Ya - Boston
Genki Ya - Boston is a japanese restaurant restaurant in South End in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.4
Based on 946 reviews
18
Japanese•Boston•$$
Nagomi Izakaya
Nagomi Izakaya is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
hidden gem
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8.2
Based on 329 reviews
19
Japanese•Boston•$$
Momosan Ramen Boston
Momosan Ramen Boston is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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7.6
Based on 323 reviews
Common questions about Japanese in Boston
What are the best Japanese restaurants in Boston?
The top Japanese restaurants in Boston include YABA sushi, Tori Japan, Mai. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Boston?
YABA sushi is among the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Boston, with a 9.8 Google rating across 107 reviews.
How much does Japanese food cost in Boston?
Japanese restaurants in Boston range from $$ to $$$$. Most mid-range options fall in the $$ range.
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