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Youji's #WashokuRenaissance

Boston, MA · Japanese · $$$

- Our Story - Over two decades ago, award-winning Chef Youji Iwakura introduced Boston to a renaissance of authentic Japanese cuisine. His vision—rooted in washoku and shaped by seasonality and restraint—became the foundation of a movement.

In 2018, that philosophy took form as Kamakura, the first modern kaiseki (会席 and 懐石) restaurant in the city. During the pandemic, he launched a curbside ghost kitchen serving his signature Sashimi Chirashi Sushi and jewel-like Poke Boxes (currently paused)...

***Important Advisory Due to an unexpected HVAC system failure affecting our shared food hall, indoor temperatures may be warmer than usual during periods of extreme heat. We are continuing to operate and accepting reservations, while closely monitoring conditions to ensure guest comfort and safety. We appreciate your understanding and will provide updates if any changes to service become necessary. August 2026 — Menus and prices remain the same except Friday. TUESDAY — Sushi Supper Experience (夕暮れ鮨) 6:00 pm (1 hour) — 13 courses — $125 7:45 pm — 13 courses — $125 7:45 pm — 16 courses — $165 A focused sushi counter experience highlighting seasonality, conversation, and the natural flow of the counter. --- WEDNESDAY — Closed --- THURSDAY — Cha-Kaiseki Dinner (茶懐石の夕べ) 7:00 pm — 13 courses — $180 A seasonal Cha-Kaiseki dinner featuring traditional Washoku dishes, oshizushi, and the progression into a seasonal Kaiseki dinner. **Washoku Dinner Set (和食) — $75–95 Available by request only. Take-home available by request (8:00 pm pickup). --- FRIDAY in July — Sushi Supper & Seasonal Washoku 6:00 pm (1 hour) — 13-Course Sushi Supper — $150 7:45 pm — 16-Course Sushi & Seasonal Washoku Dinner — $190 FRIDAY in August — Chef's Sushi & Seasonal Washoku Experience (鮨と和食の夕べ) 7:00 pm — 19 courses — $240 An elevated sushi and seasonal Washoku experience showcasing the finest ingredients of the season through the rhythm of the counter. --- SATURDAY — Chef's Signature Sushi & Kaiseki Dinner (鮨と会席の夕べ) 7:00 pm — 20 courses — $275 Our flagship Sushi & Kaiseki dinner, representing the full expression of Washoku Renaissance. --- SUNDAY — Closed Private dinners available. Reservation Cut-Off Policy Sushi Supper & Omakase (Tue & Fri): Reservations must be made by 6:00 PM the day before. WR Kaiseki Series (Thurs & Sat): Reservations must be made by 12:00 PM the day before. **Reservation Notes Rescheduling = cancellation. Please review our policy before booking. Dietary Restrictions We only accommodate minor dietary restrictions. Please provide details with your booking. Safety: Due to our small kitchen and the risk of cross-contamination, we cannot accommodate serious allergies. Exclusions: We cannot cater to wheat, soy, or fin fish restrictions. Special Occasions We do not serve cakes, as they do not pair with our menu. Instead, we offer a special celebratory plating for our fruit course. Beverages Drinks are a separate service and transaction via the food hall bar. We are happy to provide pairing recommendations. Follow Us our Instagram @youjijs · @washoku_renaissance Parking Lot at 32 Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA 02129 (Please check the zip—another Cambridge St exists.) If full: use Rutherford Ave → Hood Park Dr → Spice St $6 lot & street parking on Spice St

- Reservation
  July / Tue 6pm- Sushi Supper - 13-Course Experience
  A 1-hour focused sushi counter experience shaped by seasonality and the natural rhythm of the counter....
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $138 per person
- Reservation
  August / Tue 6pm- Sushi Supper (夕暮れ鮨) - 13-Course Experience
  A 1-hour focused sushi counter experience shaped by seasonality and the natural rhythm of the counter....
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $138 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  July/ Tue 7:45pm- Sushi Supper - 13 or 16-Course Experience
  A midweek sushi counter experience where seasonality, conversation, and the natural flow of the counte...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
  Starting at $138 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  August/ Tue 7:45pm- Sushi Supper (夕暮れ鮨) - 13 or 16-Course Experience
  A midweek sushi counter experience where seasonality, conversation, and the natural flow of the counte...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
  Starting at $138 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  July / Thursday 7pm - Washoku (和食) Night / Cha-Kaiseki (茶懐石) or Dinner Set
  $198 per guest
  ($180 base price + 10% Culinary Team Service Charge), plus 7% Boston Meal Tax
  
  A Cha-Ka...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
  Starting at $83 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  August / Thursday 7pm - Washoku (和食) Night / Cha-Kaiseki (茶懐石の夕べ) or Dinner Set
  $198 per guest
  ($180 base price + 10% Culinary Team Service Charge), plus 7% Boston Meal Tax
  
  A Cha-Ka...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $83 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  July / Friday 6pm - Sushi Supper - 13-Course Experience
  A 1-hour focused sushi counter experience designed for guests seeking an earlier Friday evening.
  
  Feat...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $165 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  July / Fri 7:45pm - Sushi & Seasonal Washoku - Curated 16-Course Dinner
  The full expression of Friday evening at the counter, where sushi and seasonal Washoku unfold as one c...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
  Starting at $215 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  August / Friday 7pm - Chef's Sushi & Seasonal Washoku Experience 19 (鮨と和食の夕べ)
  Enjoy Youji’s Washoku Renaissance — a Chef’s Sushi & Seasonal Washoku Experience at the Chef’s Counter...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $264 per person
  Book now
- Reservation
  August / Saturday 7pm - Chef's Signature Sushi & Kaiseki 20 (鮨と会席の夕べ)
  Enjoy Youji’s Washoku Renaissance — a signature Sushi & Kaiseki (鮨会席) hybrid experience at the Chef’s ...
  Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  Starting at $303 per person
  Book now

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Hours and location

Youji's #WashokuRenaissance
32 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02129

Parking: On-site, street parking

https://www.washokurenaissance.com/

Youji's #WashokuRenaissance

Japanese · $$$

Party size

2 guests