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Japanese Izakaya•Cambridge•$$
Izakaya Ittoku
Izakaya Ittoku suits a night out in Cambridge when you want japanese izakaya restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.2
Based on 1025 reviews
Best Japanese Izakaya Restaurants in Boston: 3 Picks for 2026
The best Japanese Izakaya restaurants in Boston, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
3 restaurantsAvg rating 9.1Updated June 2026
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Top Japanese Izakaya picks in Boston
Fast answers for diners comparing japanese izakaya restaurants in Boston. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Japanese Izakaya•Cambridge•$
Bosso Ramen Tavern
Bosso Ramen Tavern suits a night out in Cambridge when you want japanese izakaya restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.2
Based on 914 reviews
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Japanese Izakaya•South End•$$
Zaku Izakaya
Zaku Izakaya suits a night out in South End when you want japanese izakaya restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
cocktailhidden gemdate night
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9.0
Based on 118 reviews
Common questions about Japanese Izakaya in Boston
What are the best Japanese Izakaya restaurants in Boston?
The top Japanese Izakaya restaurants in Boston include Izakaya Ittoku, Bosso Ramen Tavern, Zaku Izakaya. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Boston?
Izakaya Ittoku is among the highest-rated Japanese Izakaya restaurants in Boston, with a 9.2 Google rating across 1,025 reviews.
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