Used to love coming here but it has become rlly expensive over the years. The okonomiyaki is now $20 for what is mostly just cabbage. They also now offer only them 1 way and you have to pay for all other toppings, which is sad because this is the main dish we used to come here for. Food is still good otherwise, but no longer felt special
Chloe Lam
good selection of food but fav was definitely the tender beef tongue gyudon also very good
yuqi liu
Price is higher and portion is smaller now.
We had dinner on March 7th and we all feel terrible the next day morning. Got fever and stomach pain. Highly suspect the sashimi is not clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Stuart Connall
The food was really good here. We had grilled squid, pork, and beef. And the Katsu, which was nice. The servers were very friendly and very attentive. We will definitely be back to try the sushi next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Squid
Anna Antonova
Amazing food and atmosphere! Very close to authentic Japanese izakaya.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Niigiri
Nicole Minotti
Beautiful relaxing space. Excellent food.
Kai Wang
My wife and I were long-time ittoku fans and having been going to Ittoku since they were in Brookline. But my most recent experience in the new location didn’t meet my expectation. The 3 of us spent $140 on food plus 2 soft drinks ($170+ with tips and tax). That’s like ~$60 per person and we didn’t have any alcohol or any big sashimi dishes. We ordered their popular okonomiyaki, beef tongue steak, sashimi 3 kind plus some other smaller dishes . but to our surprise, the food portion has shrunk a lot comparing to what we used to get in their old locations (even comparing to the location inside Lesley U). We understand the inflation drives up the price, but it’s disappointing to see the food portion is also reduced at the same time. The okonomiyaki didn’t fill the full plate and it was thinner. The beef tongue steak was tiny and luke warm (not to mention the server forgot to put in the order). The menu also has a lot less selection comparing to what they used to have.
It’s not the same Ittoku anymore which used to provide a wide selection of food and with a reasonable price. We really loved the Brookline location. We brought friends, we celebrated birthdays. It created a lot of fun memories. That’s what an izakaya should be. It’s really sad to see this restaurant has gone downhill throughout these years and we feel extremely sad to say we will never come back again T.T
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Torotoro Gyutan, Omusoba
Beryl Lee
I used to be a big fan of Ittoku, but lately, it hasn’t been doing it for me. Prices have gone up, and portions have gotten smaller. I could deal with one of those changes, but not both. On top of that, all the seats are reserved, so if you walk in, expect a long wait. The most annoying part is I can never get through on the phone to make a reservation! I miss when they only took reservations on Wednesdays and Sundays. I don’t think I will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Adriane Musgrave
Great spot! Especially for families if you get there early. We loved everything we ordered. The service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jingyi Yuan
I used to go there often. After the recent renovations, however, the price for everything went up while the quality of food is no longer as good as before. I can barely taste pork in their okonomiyaki. I am disappointed only because I know how great Ittoku used to be!
I absolutely love this place! I visited it before they moved to the new location, and the new interior is even better—bigger, more spacious, and beautifully designed.
This time, I visited twice in just three days. I highly recommend this restaurant—it’s truly the best Japanese food I’ve ever had! I fell in love with every dish. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, and the tamagoyaki with mentai was so delicious that I ordered it twice.
The highball drinks are a must-try, especially the apple and yuzu flavors. Everything is reasonably priced and offers great value.
I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Big fan of this restaurant!
This is hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Boston area. The menu has wide ranging options, you can have really delicious sushi and yakitori or okonomiyaki. It is such an amazing place that it gets very full, fast, so I'd recommend arriving for an early dinner--otherwise, it is worth the wait.
The new location is a shared restaurant, so to enter, you will need to go from outside of the Lesley building on Mass Ave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guinea P.
One of my top 3 restaurants in Boston! It never disappoints. Excellent food, service, and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anastasia Lin
Absolutely unacceptable customer service experience. It started when the hostess rudely commanded my boyfriend to go back and close a door before seating us, setting an unwelcoming tone. When we tried to address this service issue at the end of our meal, I politely explained to the hostess why we felt the initial greeting was inappropriate. Instead of addressing the service concern, the manager only focused on confirming we hadn't left a full tip.
The issue was never about money - we came for good food and a pleasant dining experience, which is evident by our bill of $191 (well above their $30-50/person range on google). We simply wanted respectful service. But what happened next was shocking - after we assured them we'd return and make it up with better tips next time, their server actually chased us outside the restaurant to tell us not to come back! This aggressive behavior is completely unprofessional and potentially threatening.
As per their server's request, we certainly won't be back. No customer should be treated this way, regardless of the price point or tip amount.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
井桁英樹（HIDE）
Available on Thursday night I'm glad I made a reservation. It's crowded after all. the food is delicious The happiness of being able to drink highballs abroad and its richness is amazing
Used to love coming here but it has become rlly expensive over the years. The okonomiyaki is now $20 for what is mostly just cabbage. They also now offer only them 1 way and you have to pay for all other toppings, which is sad because this is the main dish we used to come here for. Food is still good otherwise, but no longer felt special
good selection of food but fav was definitely the tender beef tongue
gyudon also very good
Price is higher and portion is smaller now.
We had dinner on March 7th and we all feel terrible the next day morning. Got fever and stomach pain. Highly suspect the sashimi is not clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was really good here. We had grilled squid, pork, and beef. And the Katsu, which was nice. The servers were very friendly and very attentive. We will definitely be back to try the sushi next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Squid
Amazing food and atmosphere! Very close to authentic Japanese izakaya.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Niigiri
Beautiful relaxing space. Excellent food.
My wife and I were long-time ittoku fans and having been going to Ittoku since they were in Brookline. But my most recent experience in the new location didn’t meet my expectation. The 3 of us spent $140 on food plus 2 soft drinks ($170+ with tips and tax). That’s like ~$60 per person and we didn’t have any alcohol or any big sashimi dishes. We ordered their popular okonomiyaki, beef tongue steak, sashimi 3 kind plus some other smaller dishes . but to our surprise, the food portion has shrunk a lot comparing to what we used to get in their old locations (even comparing to the location inside Lesley U). We understand the inflation drives up the price, but it’s disappointing to see the food portion is also reduced at the same time. The okonomiyaki didn’t fill the full plate and it was thinner. The beef tongue steak was tiny and luke warm (not to mention the server forgot to put in the order). The menu also has a lot less selection comparing to what they used to have.
It’s not the same Ittoku anymore which used to provide a wide selection of food and with a reasonable price. We really loved the Brookline location. We brought friends, we celebrated birthdays. It created a lot of fun memories. That’s what an izakaya should be. It’s really sad to see this restaurant has gone downhill throughout these years and we feel extremely sad to say we will never come back again T.T
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Torotoro Gyutan, Omusoba
I used to be a big fan of Ittoku, but lately, it hasn’t been doing it for me. Prices have gone up, and portions have gotten smaller. I could deal with one of those changes, but not both. On top of that, all the seats are reserved, so if you walk in, expect a long wait. The most annoying part is I can never get through on the phone to make a reservation! I miss when they only took reservations on Wednesdays and Sundays. I don’t think I will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great spot! Especially for families if you get there early. We loved everything we ordered. The service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to go there often. After the recent renovations, however, the price for everything went up while the quality of food is no longer as good as before. I can barely taste pork in their okonomiyaki. I am disappointed only because I know how great Ittoku used to be!
Restaurantji Recommends
I absolutely love this place! I visited it before they moved to the new location, and the new interior is even better—bigger, more spacious, and beautifully designed.
This time, I visited twice in just three days. I highly recommend this restaurant—it’s truly the best Japanese food I’ve ever had! I fell in love with every dish. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, and the tamagoyaki with mentai was so delicious that I ordered it twice.
The highball drinks are a must-try, especially the apple and yuzu flavors. Everything is reasonably priced and offers great value.
I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Big fan of this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torotoro Gyutan, Yaki Ika, Yakitori Comb, Squid, Today's Special Sashimi, Omusoba
This is hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Boston area. The menu has wide ranging options, you can have really delicious sushi and yakitori or okonomiyaki. It is such an amazing place that it gets very full, fast, so I'd recommend arriving for an early dinner--otherwise, it is worth the wait.
The new location is a shared restaurant, so to enter, you will need to go from outside of the Lesley building on Mass Ave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my top 3 restaurants in Boston! It never disappoints. Excellent food, service, and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely unacceptable customer service experience. It started when the hostess rudely commanded my boyfriend to go back and close a door before seating us, setting an unwelcoming tone. When we tried to address this service issue at the end of our meal, I politely explained to the hostess why we felt the initial greeting was inappropriate. Instead of addressing the service concern, the manager only focused on confirming we hadn't left a full tip.
The issue was never about money - we came for good food and a pleasant dining experience, which is evident by our bill of $191 (well above their $30-50/person range on google). We simply wanted respectful service. But what happened next was shocking - after we assured them we'd return and make it up with better tips next time, their server actually chased us outside the restaurant to tell us not to come back! This aggressive behavior is completely unprofessional and potentially threatening.
As per their server's request, we certainly won't be back. No customer should be treated this way, regardless of the price point or tip amount.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Available on Thursday night
I'm glad I made a reservation. It's crowded after all.
the food is delicious
The happiness of being able to drink highballs abroad and its richness is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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