YABA sushi is one of the best japanese restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Cambridge.
On the Beacon Hill stretch of Cambridge Street, wedged between Mass General and the State House, YABA does something I respect: it treats takeout sushi like it matters.
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YABA sushi looks like a good night-out option in Cambridge in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 107 Google reviews.
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YABA sushi is a Japanese restaurant located in Cambridge, Boston. On the Beacon Hill stretch of Cambridge Street, wedged between Mass General and the State House, YABA does something I respect: it treats takeout sushi like it matters.
YABA sushi is best for date night. YABA sushi looks like a good night-out option in Cambridge in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 107 Google reviews.
YABA sushi is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.8 from 107 reviews
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YABA sushi holds a 9.8 Google rating from 107 reviews. YABA sushi looks like a good night-out option in Cambridge in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 107 Google reviews.
YABA sushi is located at 106 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — YABA sushi is tagged for date night dining. YABA sushi looks like a good night-out option in Cambridge in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 107 Google reviews.
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