Absolutely one of the best and most authentic Japanese restaurants I've ever been to. The atmosphere is great: not too fancy but not too casual. The menu is absolutely amazingly extensive and contains just about every Japanese food known to man: gyoza, takoyaki, sushi, okonomiyaki, yakitori, Japanese-style steak and of course real ramen, It's all there and it's all priced far more reasonably than the average swanky Japanese restaurant or sushi bar in Boston. Lastly, the beer and sake selection is amazing and this place has Kirin on tap. Highly recommended to any Asian food connoisseur.
I am Japanese and I would say this is The one and only an authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Boston!
Many choices from the menu .
Great quality of Sashimi and other foods .
Not pricy at all compare to the other restaurants in Boston.(That's what the Izakaya should be!)
There is a valet parking for only $5!
Highly recommended!!
If you want to experience the most authentic Japanese food, Ittoku is the place and you won't regret it! Not pricy as well!
ボストンに来たら必ず行くんですよ。ハワイでは味わえない日本食特に刺し身のお任せ 新鮮で最高です。又次回を楽しみにしております。
I go here pretty often. Had a great birthday dinner here last week! Everything was delicious, just sad they were out of eel and anago. My friends and I got monkfish liver for the first time and it was great! Will be back soon.
Most authentic Japanese experience we've had outside of Tokyo. You can find better sushi and takoyaki in Boston, but not all in the same place, with such reasonable prices and laid-back atmosphere.
If you want to try real authentic Japanese homestyle food this is the restaurant! If you're going on a Friday or Saturday I suggest you get there by 5pm when they open, because once 5:30 hits its packed and they don't take reservations~ Hope you enjoy like I did.
Coming from a Japanese Person's Critique~!
Wonderful service and wonderful food. It's a must go if you want awesome food.
Great food and place! Warm sake is highly recommended.
Honmon - 'this place is the real deal' for authentic Japanese finger foods!
My home away from home <3 only restaurant I ever go to with incredible staff and the best food in Boston
Impressive. Too many good dishes to name. Unique atmosphere. My favorite restaurant in New England!
Came with my Japanese wife she is very picky about Japanese food. But she liked it and approved. People are nice and food great and ALOT CHOICES.
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We tried Izakaya Ittoku for the first time after wanting to go for a while. The interior is interesting -- it has bright fluorescent overhead lighting that I wouldn't expect from an izakaya type of restaurant. Overall the food came out pretty quickly and we got to try a variety of dishes.
The niku udon stood out with irregular wide noodles, comforting broth, and tender sliced beef. We liked it so much that we ordered it again. The chicken thigh yakitori was tender and flavorful -- definitely a highlight. The tako wasa was quite good and reasonably priced. The ringo mocktail was also really delicious.
The shishito peppers with savory dashi broth were a unique and tasty experience, though a bit pricey. The butter mushroom dish had a nice flavor with sliced king oyster mushrooms. The squid and chicken karaage were both pretty good but not the best I've had of either.
The seafood okonomiyaki looked beautiful, especially the plump and delicious shrimp, but overall it was okay, not my favorite. The takoyaki wasn't special, and the grilled chicken wings were not great—seemed slightly undercooked inside and lacked crispiness.
I'd definitely reorder the niku udon, tako wasa, and chicken thigh yakitori. I prefer the niku udon over the hot niku udon at Yume around the corner due to better noodles and broth. We were lucky to get seats quickly, but I recommend coming early, especially on busy evenings.
I love all of the Japanese restaurants in Porter Square. Came here with a group of friends. The place is spacious, so it is good for groups, but you will need a reservation because it gets busy.
Overall, the food was not as good as I expected, but it wasn't bad either. My favorite was the mentaiko udon and fried calamari. The udon was very creamy and had a lot of flying fish roe. I was disappointed with the torched salmon because it was completely cooked rather than raw.
Great place to grab Japanese street food, beer and Japanese whiskey & sake. Very good service from everyone here just like in Asia and affordable prices too. Love it here!
The homemade mocha pudding was the best! It had the right amount of sweet and the amount of matcha was just perfect. The fried chicken was really good and so was everything else.
What a gem in Porter! We came to this izakaya very often and enjoy the vibe a lot. Not to mention to food is delicious!
One of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in Boston. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and the staff is friendly.
Best Japanese food ever had! I went there alone so I didn’t have to wait. Food is great! I highly recommend the matcha pudding!
Everything at the restaurant was great especially the yakitori! The vibe was nice, staff was friendly and very efficient. Super affordable! There is a line so do make reservations ahead of time!
Would definitely recommend!
The wait staff were so friendly. The outdoor seating is very cozy as well. Would definitely go back again! Good value for what they offer.
5/24/23 - the staff never miss. I will always recommend this spot to people!
Super fast service and delicious food. The pressed mackerel sushi and the chirashi don were highlights. The rice of the salmon and tuna maki is too moist and mushy. Not the best. The skewers are great. Parking at the back lot is a money grab even with validation.
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