Izakaya Ittoku

Introducing Izakaya Ittoku, a hidden gem located in Cambridge, MA, is the go-to spot for authentic Japanese cuisine. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a wide range of traditional dishes such as Ankimo, Onigiri, and mentaiko-flavored squid, rarely found in other Japanese restaurants in the area.

Known for its spacious setting and extensive menu, Izakaya Ittoku provides a comfortable dining experience with two bars and a full dining room. One of the standout dishes at this restaurant is the wasabi-marinated raw octopus, which adds a unique flair to the overall dining experience.

Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with favorites including the Karaage (juicy and piping hot!), the chef's choice skewers, the chicken kimchi udon, and the Okonomiyaki. The service may be a bit slow during busy hours, but the friendly staff and fair pricing make it worth the wait.

For those looking for a casual and authentic Japanese dining experience, Izakaya Ittoku is a top-notch choice. Make sure to try the takoyaki, chicken thigh skewer, cod roe pasta, and any of the Okonomiyaki dishes for a taste of Japan right in the heart of Cambridge.

  • Location: 1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
  • Phone Number: (617) 608-3630
  • Utilities: Takes Reservations - Offers Delivery - Offers Takeout - Vegan Options - Many Vegetarian Options - Wheelchair accessible - Accepts Credit Cards - Accepts Android Pay - Accepts Apple Pay - Accepts Cryptocurrency
  • Atmosphere: Casual - Moderate Noise - Casual Dress - Good for Groups - Good For Kids - Good for Dinner - Street Parking, Validated Parking, Private Lot Parking
  • Services: Waiter Service - Full Bar - TV - Outdoor Seating - Offers Catering - Wi-Fi - Happy Hour - Dogs Not Allowed - Heated Outdoor Seating - Covered Outdoor Seating - Private Dining - Bike Parking

Izakaya Ittoku Menu

Location

Address: 1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 608-3630

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Validated Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Jim M.

    10 June 2024

    Landed in Boston and wanted some authentic Japanese food. Ittoku delivered a phenomenal meal and the atmosphere in the restaurant was great as well. I haven't had Omusoba in 20 + years and it was as good as I remember from when I lived in Okinawa.

  • Author: Shaun L.

    22 April 2024

    We tried to grab dinner at yume but they stopped taking people so we had to find a plan B, thankfully we went to Izakaya ittoku and had a great meal. We got the chefs choose skewers, the cold dan dan noodle special, and the beef and pork okonomiyaki. We enjoyed everything but the Dan Dan noodles were delicious although we added the egg which didn't do much for the dish. The okonomiyaki was good but it came out late, I think it's because they forgot the dish. The skewers were good, wifeys favorite was the chicken skin. She didn't know what it was until I searched the menu and deduced it from process of elimination. When I told her it was chicken skin, she was shook but then said I'd get it again.

  • Author: Yifan G.

    15 April 2024

    I really like those traditional Japanese dishes served by Ittoku such as Ankimo, Onigiri, and mentaiko-flavor squid. These are rarely served in most Japanese restaurants in MA. Hence, I would like to say Ittoku is one of the best japanese restaurants serving the real japanese cuisine in the greater Boston area. Because Ittoku is always popular, the servants usually reminder their customers that it will take more than 45mins to prepare a dish (especially Sushi and Sashimi). But it usually takes 20-30mins for a dish. Overall, service is fair. The restaurant is located in a mall near Lesley University. It really took me some time to find the place for the first time. The place is a bit old, but still neat. I will suggest people to make a reservation for a serious dining in because this place is really popular and full of people all the time. Otherwise, you can only sit at the bar area and it will turn out to be a bit crowded sitting there if you order a bunch of dishes.

  • Author: Megan Y.

    31 March 2024

    Didn't even realize this was inside the Lesley U building! Right around the corner from Yume, we came here on a Friday night and there was a 1 hour wait but ended up being more like 25 minutes as people left the waitlist pretty quickly. We ordered a bunch of stuff to try, but our favorites were the karaage (super juicy and piping hot!) and the chefs choice skewers. We also got the chicken kimchi udon--interesting flavor and I really enjoyed the noodles too, they're flatter than normal udon but good chew. Service was a little bit slow given how busy they were and there was a bit of confusion, it seemed, with the orders as there were some duplicate dishes sent out/brought to the wrong table but all the servers were very sweet.

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