Looking for a sublime Japanese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
Spring is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Boston area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customers. Daily spending at Boston-area restaurants surged to $825,855 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 11% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Village Sushi and Grill
First on the list is Village Sushi and Grill. Located at 14 Corinth St. in Roslindale, it is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp.
2. Spring Shabu-Shabu
Next up is Brighton's Spring Shabu-Shabu, situated at 304 Western Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 736 reviews on Yelp, the hot pot restaurant has proved to be a local favorite.
3. O Ya
Leather District's O Ya, located at 9 East St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Japanese spot 4.5 stars out of 737 reviews.
4. Shojo
Shojo in Chinatown is another go-to, with four stars out of 843 Yelp reviews. Head over to 9A Tyler St. to see for yourself.
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