Is Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) an authentic japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates restaurant in Boston?

Yes — Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates in Boston: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.

Where is Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) located?

Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) is located at 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, Boston, USA in the Porter Square, Cambridge neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)?

Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)?

Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates of this format in Boston.

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Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)

Name: Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)
Address: 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, Boston, USA
Telephone: +1 617-608-3630
Price range: ¥¥

Japanese izakaya — yakitori and small platesJapanese-ownedPorter Square CambridgeMulti-ownerYakitori

Izakaya Ittoku is jointly owned by four Japanese partners — including yakitori specialist Sho Inoue and former sushi chef Kentaro Suzuki — and has served Porter Square in Cambridge since 2013 (originally in Allston, relocated to the current Massachusetts Avenue location). It offers a menu of genuine izakaya dishes: yakitori skewers, Japanese snacks, sake, and cocktails in a casual but authentic setting.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Porter Square, Cambridge
Since: 2013
Chef: Sho Inoue
Owner: Manabu Ito, Taiji Mineo, Kentaro Suzuki, Sho Inoue

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About

Opened in 2013 by a partnership of four Japanese Boston residents — Manabu Ito and Taiji Mineo (co-owners of Sapporo Ramen), Kentaro 'Chiki-san' Suzuki (former sushi chef at Ebi Sushi), and yakitori chef Sho Inoue (formerly of Yakitori Zai) — Izakaya Ittoku is one of the most Japanese-owner-dense restaurants in the Boston area. Originally in Allston/Brighton, the izakaya relocated to Porter Square (1815 Massachusetts Ave) where it continues to serve a menu of yakitori skewers, Japanese small plates, sake, shochu, and cocktails every night it is open. The restaurant makes reservations on weekdays through the website and operates on a walk-in basis on Fridays and Saturdays. The r/boston community consistently cites Ittoku as one of the most authentically Japanese experiences in Cambridge.

Neighborhood & visiting

Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) sits in Porter Square, Cambridge, one of Boston's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Four Japanese co-owners from different Japanese culinary backgrounds — a genuine community venture, not a solo chef concept.
Yakitori from a specialist (Sho Inoue, formerly of Yakitori Zai) alongside proper sushi-trained Japanese small-plate cooking.
One of Porter Square's most established Japanese night spots, embedded in Cambridge's Japanese expat community since 2013.
Weekday reservations and weekend walk-in format creates both accessibility and the spontaneous energy of a real Japanese izakaya.

Confirmed authentic: Japanese-owned by four Japanese partners. Founded 2013. Relocated to Porter Square. Reservations via website on select nights.

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Frequently asked

About Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)

Is Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) an authentic japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates restaurant in Boston?: Yes — Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates in Boston: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) located?: Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) is located at 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, Boston, USA in the Porter Square, Cambridge neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)?: Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku)?: Ittoku (Izakaya Ittoku) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya — yakitori and small plates of this format in Boston.

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