Top Japanese Restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts

Residents and visitors alike enjoy a great variety when it comes to restaurants in Boston. And the Japanese restaurants in Boston are no exception. You will find them in most of the neighborhoods and there are those that are family friendly as well as those that cater to an adult clientele. One nice thing about Japanese restaurants is that they often have choices that appeal to those who would not enjoy traditional Japanese dishes. They also have a great variety of vegetarian dishes. In most cases, you should make a reservation, unless the restaurant is in a mall. The prices are from the dinner entree menu, but it will give you a good idea of what you will find. If the entrees are on the high end of the price scale, the rest of the courses will be also.

Privus
165 Brighton Ave,
Allston, Boston Massachusetts 02134
Phone: 617-787-7483
Daily: 5pm-1:30am

Privus is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston that is sleek and modern, with a dress code on the dressy side of casual. It is also a great deal, with prices in the mid range. There are four types of Teriyaki- Sirloin Steak ,Salmon Fillet Chicken Tenderloin and Grilled Shrimp that range in price from $14.00 to $16.00. Other choices include Tempura dishes for $15.00. The sushi rolls range in price from $3.00 to $5.50 for two pieces and the sushi entrees range from $15.00 to $35.00.

Typhoon
725 Boylston St,
Back Bay, Boston Massaachusetts 02116
Phone: 617-859-8181
Fax: 617-859-0220
Daily 11:30am-11:30pm

Typhoon is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston that is on the higher, but not highest, side of the price scale. It is actually an Asian style bistro, with a variety of cuisines. Think dressy/ casual when you dine here. Their menu is very extensive with items such as Seafood Tempura for $22.00 and Teriyaki Steak And Yam for $25.00. As for the sushi, entrees range from $16.00 to $36.00 and there is a large choice of rolls, where you can get either 2 or 6 rolls.

Zen
21A Beacon St,
Beacon Hill, Boston Massachusetts 02108
Phone: 617-371-1230
Fax: 617-371-1232
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am-10pm, Fri: 11:30am-11pm
Sat: 12-11pm, Sun: 2:30-10pm

Zen is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston with outdoor dining, weather permitting of course. The prices are on the high side of medium and think dressy/casual. The specials like Grilled Rack of Lamb for $21.00 come with soup and salad and are a great choice. Regular entrees also come with soup and salad and have choices like Salmon Teriyak for $19.95. They also have a great choice for sushi.

Damoah Grill
117 Chiswick Rd,
Brighton, Boston Massachusetts 02135
Phone: 617-783-2116
Fax: 617-783-2193
Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm

Damoah Grill is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston that is in the mid price range with a casual style and atmosphere. Tempura ranges in price from $9.95 to $13.95. The marinated short ribs of beef is a good choice at $16.95 and there is plenty of sushi to choose from, either individual rolls or complete meals.

Fugakyu
1280 Beacon St,
Brookline, Boston Massachusetts 02446
Phone: 617-734-1268
Fax: 617-739-1368
Mon-Sat: 11:30am-1:30am, Sun: 12pm-1:30am

Fugakyu is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston that is priced on the high side of the mid range. The style is elegant and think dressy, but not too dressy. This place is huge, two whole floors. You can get a full 5 course meal for $67.00 but there is a minimum of 2 orders. Sushi entrees range from $19.75 to $64.00. The Spicy Braised Duck for $23.00 is a great choice from the regular menu as is the deep fried fresh scallops for $21.00.

Oishii
612 Hammond St,
Chestnut Hill, Boston Massachusetts 02467
Phone: 617-277-7888
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday ~ Thursday : 11:30 am ~ 3:00 pm , 5:00 pm ~ 9:30 pm, Friday : 11:30 am ~ 3:00 pm , 5:00 pm ~ 10:00 pm
Saturday : 1:00 pm ~ 10:00 pm, Sunday : 1:00 pm ~ 9:30 pm

Oishii is one of the smaller, more intimate of the Japanese restaurants in Boston. The prices are on the high side and the style is dressy casual. Expect to wait for a table. The Salmon Teriyaki is great at $20.00. Some of the other choices are Chicken Katsu for $16.00 and if you want a real special experience choose one of the items that they grill right at your table. You can choose from Top Choice Tenderloin. Salmon, Tuna, Prawn or Kobe Beef all priced between $20 and $25.

Wagamama
Faneuil Hall Marketplace,
Boston Massachusetts 02109
Phone: 617-742-9242
Mon-Sat: 11:30am-11pm Sun: 12pm-10pm

Wagamama is one of the most economical of the Japanese restaurants in Boston. It is a very casual place, just what you would expect to find in a place like Faneuil Hall. It is usually crowded, but the wait is not usually long. No reservations here. As for the food, they have a special children’s menu with everything under $5.00 and from the regular menu, most of the dishes are noodle dishes, but they do have some entrees. You can choose items such as Chicken Katsu Curry for $11.00 or Yasai Cha Han for $7.95.

Foundation Lounge
500 Commonwealth Ave,
Fenway, Boston Massachusetts 02215
Phone: 617-859-9900
Mon-Sun: 5pm-2am

Foundation Lounge is one of the Japanese restaurants in Boston that has outdoor dining as well as live entertainment. The prices are in the mid price range and dress is on the dressy side of casual. It is very much the bar scene. As for the food, the choice is limited but they do have great choices such as Kobe Beef Skewers for $23.00 and Spicy Double Tuna Maki for $14.00.