12 Best Japanese Restaurants in Cambridge

Bosso Ramen Tavern Japanese • $$
24 Holyoke St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Umami Ramen with Extra Bamboo Shoots
Torched Saikyo Miso Salmon
Chicken Namban Tartare
Black Sesame Ice Cream
Umami Chicken Karaage
Ramen Lunch Combo
Edamame Hummus
Spicy Norisuke
Yuzu Scallop
Meat Sushi

“What a great new spot! I’m always on the hunt for good ramen and this place certainly hits the mark. It’s a small place with a cozy atmosphere and an open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen. The food isn’t cheap but it’s not exorbitant either, and you certainly get your money’s worth. Service was speedy and we didn’t feel at all rushed taking our time over our food.

If you’re looking for a lower key date night or an extra delicious dinner with friends this is the perfect place!“

4.5 Superb199 Reviews
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Pagu

Pagu Japanese • $$$
310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Fried Oyster in Squid Ink Bao
Spicy Pork Knife Cut Noodles
Cedar Campfire Black Cod
Braised Pork Belly Bao
Guchi's Midnight Ramen
Tempura String Beans
Black Cod Croquettes
Squid Ink Oyster Bao
Black Cod Croquetas
Purple Yam Lamb Bao

“outstanding!! we missed our flight to South Beach Miami so we decided to spoil ourselves and boy were we spoiled. so so good. everything was outstanding. excellent cocktails too“

4.2 Good115 Reviews
Umami Omakase Japanese
2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Panna Cotta with Blueberries
Caviar Japanese A5 Wagyu
Wagyu Beef Foie Gras Don
Salmon with Mango Salsa
Yuzu Langoustine Nigiri
Baby Scallop and Shrimp
Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri
Bluefin Tuna Sashimi
Toro Caviar Nigiri
Smoked Duck Breast

“This was one of the BEST omakase experiences I have ever had. The attention to detail was extraordinary. I ate at several two and three star Michelin restaurants last summer in France and I was happier with my dining experience at Umami. The quality of ingredients is absolutely stellar and it is truly a treat for all the senses. Go!!“

4.5 Superb118 Reviews
Yume Wo Katare Japanese • $
1923 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Buta Ramen with Extra Noodles
Pork Ramen Extra Garlic
Curry Ramen Special
Spicy Pork Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Tsukemen

“レベル高いうまさです“

4.3 Superb138 Reviews
Cafe Sushi Shoten Sushi • $$
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Signature Sampler
Cafe Sushi Salad
Salmon Sushi
Chef's Sushi
Sushi Bento
Mackerel
Sashimi
Nigiri
Roll

“TL;DR: TAKEOUT REVIEW. Everything was so good! Ikura was the starOrdered takeout/delivery on our last night in Boston for our late night snack. We had gone earlier in the day, but their chef's were not doing ala carte orders yet (they had just opened). But the store has a good selection of grab-and-go items from sushi, to drinks, to other merch like soy sauce and snacks.FOOD:~Chef's Sampler (5/5) and Signature Set (5/5): each of these sets came with 5 pieces of nigiri, and they were all so good. Each of them were topped with a unique seasoning/sauce, and they accompanied each of the fish so well!Salmon don (5/5): came with a great assortment of salmon, all of it very fresh (salmon belly was my fave). But the star of this dish to me was the ikura and the cucumbers. SO DELICIOUSGreat quality sushi, great portions, delicious flavors, and affordable prices! Definitely a must visit!“

4.3 Superb55 Reviews
Yume Ga Arukara Japanese • $
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Cold Udon with Extra Beef
Spicy Cold Udon with Double Beef
Warm Spicy Niku Ramen
Hot Udon Noodle Soup
Spicy Cold Niku Udon
Signature Niku Udon
Cold Spicy Udon
Spicy Niku Udon
Extra Noodles
Onsen Egg

“Amazing noodles and dashi“

4.6 Superb178 Reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Japanese • $$$
16-18 Eliot St 2nd Floor, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Japanese Chicken Karaage Bistro Hanger Steak
Gyu-Kaku Premium Select Plate Raw
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Gyu-Family Meal for All
Green Tea Ice Cream
Half Gyu-Kaku Salad
Spicy Tuna Volcano
Pitcher of Beer
Spicy Cucumber
Miso Soup x2

“Overall ingredients + service + ambiance, I give it 3 stars 🌟🌟🌟 (Hawaii's is a bit better 😆🌺)“

4.3 Superb198 Reviews
Judy's Bay Japanese • $$$
279a Broadway, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Super Fresh Seafood
Strawberry Tapioca
Scallop Fried Rice
Uni Scallop Bites
Oyster Mushrooms
Spicy Squid Salad
Ice Cream Sundae
Miso Pork Belly
Monkfish Katsu
Pork Dumplings

“We were seated and ordering before the restaurant told us that half the menu was out of stock. The lobster roe pasta and black sesame dessert also didn’t live up to the hype. Overall, had an average experience here, but bumping it up a star because their baby cauliflower was actually a pleasant surprise“

4.3 Superb103 Reviews
Momi Nonmi Japanese
1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Cherry Arctic Char
Nigiri Omakase

“Tres velar experience!! Top chef!“

4.4 Superb35 Reviews
Fuji at Kendall Japanese • $$
300 Third St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Nigiri and Spicy Tuna
Sashimi Lunch Platter
Pork Vegetable Gyoza
Deluxe Bento Box
California Roll
Tuna Tataki G
Bento Boxes
Sushi Boat
Miso Soup

“Excellent salmon bento box!“

3.8 Good76 Reviews
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Tampopo

Tampopo Japanese • $
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
Fried Ice Cream Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Tampopo Chicken Pop
Pork Cutlet Combo
Kara-Age Chicken
Pork Katsu Don
Chicken Katsu
Fried Oyster
Salad

“The cutest restaurant in Porter Square! If my math is correct, Tampopo is celebrating 30 years at porter square, so they must be doing something right.

I ordered the tempura combo and was very impressed with what I got. The tempura was light and crispy and the rice was perfectly cooked (some very old comments mention mushy rice but I can say that my rice was cooked to perfection).

When dining in here, you must realize that it is only being run by 2 people, so you may wait a while to get your food as they fill takeout orders; but the food is well worth the wait!“

4.7 Superb59 Reviews
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square Japanese • $
1 Bow St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Gyoza Combo with Shio Ramen
Takoyaki 章鱼小丸子
Negi Nanban Ramen
Karamiso Tukemen
Vegetarian Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Kara Miso Ramen
Karaage Chicken
Vegetable Ramen
Authentic Ramen

“Very good ramen bowls and great service“

4.4 Superb167 Reviews

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