Looking for a tasty Japanese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Japanese restaurants around Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Tampopo
Topping the list is Tampopo. Located at 1815 Massachusetts Ave. in Aggasiz - Harvard North, the Japanese spot is the highest-rated affordable Japanese restaurant in Cambridge, boasting 4.5 stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Sally B., who reviewed Tampopo on Feb. 22, wrote, "I just got back from Japan and have been unable to find legit Japanese udon soup here in Boston (not for lack of trying). Thank goodness for Tampopo who made my Tokyo dreams come true with some seriously good and simple udon & tempura."
Yelper Benjamin P. wrote, "I ordered tempura combo: squid, shrimp, eggplant, white fish tempura comes with salad and rice. The dressing for the salad was super good. Tempura was very good, too. I wouldn't say fancy, but definitely authentic. It reminds me of the home-style taste of Japan."
2. Cafe Mami
Next up is Aggasiz - Harvard North's Cafe Mami, situated at 1815 Massachusetts Ave. With four stars out of 514 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese curry spot, which offers soups and comfort food, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Interested so far?
"Cafe Mami has been in the Porter Exchange Marketplace since the early 90s," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "Oscar is the head chef and manager."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Japanese comfort food that specializes in hearty meals that are great for everyone," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. Concord Avenue Cafe
West Cambridge's Concord Avenue Cafe, located at 294 Concord Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly sushi bar, which offers sandwiches, coffee, tea and more, four stars out of 23 reviews.
Yelper Angela R., who reviewed Concord Avenue Cafe on March 5, wrote, "I will definitely be back. Since I moved to Boston 5 years ago, Concord Avenue Café is one of those coffee shops that I wish I discovered sooner. It's a fantastic place to do work in, with ample seating."
Yelper Peter K. wrote, "Great place to stop and grab some Taiwanese style snacks for great prices."
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