Best Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Honouring the top spots in Massachusetts.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Massachusetts, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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73.5

Boston Massachusetts

Youji's #WashokuRenaissance

For a relaxed meal, Youji's #WashokuRenaissance is one table worth exploring.

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71.1

Yarmouth Port Massachusetts

Inaho Japanese Restaurant

For your next night out, Inaho Japanese Restaurant is a local option.

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69.8

Cambridge Massachusetts

Izakaya Ittoku

For dinner with friends, Izakaya Ittoku is a casual choice.

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Top Places in Massachusetts

Youji's #WashokuRenaissance

Boston, Massachusetts

73.5

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Inaho Japanese Restaurant

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

71.1

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Izakaya Ittoku

Cambridge, Massachusetts

69.8

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Tori Jiro

Watertown, Massachusetts

69.6

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Go Go Curry Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts

65.5

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Jiro‘s Sushi

Boston, Massachusetts

59.4

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Taisei Of Japan

Boston, Massachusetts

21.3

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Oishii Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

17.6

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Yozakura Japanese Kitchen

Acushnet Center, Massachusetts

17.2

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