Zaku Izakaya

4.4

16 Reviews

$30 and under

Izakaya

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

"Welcome to Zaku Izakaya, where culinary excellence meets a tapestry of flavors in the heart of South End, Boston. Executive Chef Shun Chen would like to invite you on a gastronomic journey where every dish is a masterpiece crafted with precision and passion. At our Izakaya, we pride ourselves on using only the finest quality meats and chicken, ensuring each bite is a symphony of taste and texture.

Nestled in our vibrant space, we offer a private dining room for parties of 4 or more, where the warmth of our hospitality and the richness of our menu combine to create unforgettable dining experiences. From the sizzle of the grill to the artistry of our sake pairings, every visit to Zaku Izakaya is a celebration of culinary artistry and camaraderie. Join us and indulge in a culinary adventure that promises to delight your senses and leave you craving for more.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 906-6666
Website
http://www.zakuboston.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
South End
Parking details
None

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

16 Reviews

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Eric
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious flavorful well-made food, friendly staff! I don’t know who the usual crowd is, but on valentine’s day the crowd was almost all under-25.
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Sean
Rhode Island
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was pretty bad, service was ok but took forever to get our drinks. We had food on the table before 2 cocktails. Really suggestive photos in bathroom? Just overall a weird vibe. Gyoza was phenomenal though.
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Jim
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about the experience here. We were a group of six and ordered a party boat and one of the appetizer boxes and a few other appetizers couple of cocktails. Everything was delicious and perfectly presented and the check was reasonable @ $45/pp. We will definitely be back !
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Jennifer
Detroit
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was very friendly and we enjoyed our meal! Would definitely come back!
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Christine
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and sushi! Would highly recommend and dine again
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Yingying
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, very friendly service, I was surprised to see it was not more crowded on a Saturday evening!
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Cooper
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most authentic Japanese experience in the greater Boston area. Very impressed. Will be coming back!
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Lisa
Dallas
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined at 5 pm on a Monday evening, so let that be your guide on “noise level.” Very easy to talk across the table. Several tables were occupied by other customers. Service impeccable. Food delicious - tuna maki, seafood kimchi udon, beef bi bim bap, and sweet potato cut roll. Beer and saki. Cozy, and feels authentic. Every table but ours were Japanese customers. Go!
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Nancy
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful waitress who was so sweet and made great suggestions, food portions were so big for the amount of plates you received with the prix-fixe deal. Value was excellent, although they were out of a couple of items I wanted to try. Would definitely come back again, casual vibe and not too loud to have a conversation.
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KPMartin
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sushi was tasty, fresh, and well priced. I liked the assortment of options as well. I was looking for an affordable date night to satisfy a sushi craving and this restaurant was so cute. It’s in a quiet neighborhood in south end which was also a plus. It wasn’t crowded and it was easy to have a conversation. I will be back!
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Zaku Izakaya is rated 4.4 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.zakuboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 906-6666

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