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Japanese•Cambridge•$$$$
YABA sushi
YABA sushi is a japanese restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.8
Based on 107 reviews
Japanese · Date Night
Best Japanese for Date Night in Boston
Japanese restaurants in Boston that work well for date night — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
12 restaurantsUpdated June 2026
Top Japanese picks for date night
Fast answers for diners comparing japanese restaurants for date night in Boston.
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Japanese•Boston•$$
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
3
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Mai
Mai is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.6
Based on 298 reviews
4
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Kenzoku Mazesoba
Kenzoku Mazesoba is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.6
Based on 245 reviews
5
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
Matsunori Handroll Bar
Matsunori Handroll Bar is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.4
Based on 678 reviews
6
Japanese•Boston•$$
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
7
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
8
Japanese•Somerville•$$
Ebi Sushi
Ebi Sushi is a japanese restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1310 reviews
9
Japanese•Somerville•$$
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
10
Google
Japanese•Boston•$$$$
o ya
o ya is a japanese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
fine diningdate night
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9.0
Based on 648 reviews
11
Google
Japanese•Back Bay•$$
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
12
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
Common questions
What are the best Japanese restaurants for date night in Boston?
Top Japanese restaurants for date night in Boston include YABA sushi, Tori Japan, Mai. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Japanese good for date night in Boston?
Yes — Boston has 12 Japanese restaurants rated highly for date night. YABA sushi is among the top picks with a 9.8 Google rating.
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