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CategoriesJapanese, Specialty Food
Location1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Gift Tips
- Try the omakase or chef’s sampler for a personalized sushi experience built around the day’s freshest fish.
- Order a sushi and sashimi combo if you want a balanced way to sample both rolls and raw fish in one meal.
- Look at the nightly platters for two when planning a shared dinner or a special night at home.
- Take advantage of the Japanese beer, sake, and wine options if you want to pair drinks with your meal.
- If you prefer a quick meal, the takeout and delivery options make it easy to enjoy their sushi at home.
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Price$$
AmbienceClassy, Casual
Year Established1984
Cafe Sushi Shoten is a Japanese restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts, located in Harvard Square. It has been serving sushi in the area for more than 36 years, making it a longtime local favorite for people looking for fresh Japanese food in a central and easy-to-reach part of the city.
- Ambiance: Cafe Sushi Shoten offers a classy but casual setting in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, with a dining room that feels comfortable for both relaxed meals and special outings.
- Cuisine: The restaurant focuses on authentic Japanese food, with an emphasis on fresh sushi, sashimi, chef’s samplers, sushi and sashimi dinner combos, and other carefully prepared plates.
- Highlights: Guests can choose from nightly platters for two, omakase-style meals, and a selection of sake, beer, and wine available for takeout and delivery.
The restaurant is known for a menu that highlights quality fish and well-prepared sushi with thoughtful presentation. It gives diners options that work well for both a simple meal and a more curated experience, which makes it appealing for repeat visits.
Cafe Sushi Shoten also has a strong connection to family and tradition. Seizi, his brother Kenshi, and their family have helped shape the restaurant over the years, bringing experience and care to the kitchen and dining room. That long history gives the place a sense of consistency that many guests appreciate.
For people who want Japanese food in Cambridge with flexible options for dining in or taking food home, Cafe Sushi Shoten stands out as a reliable choice. It combines freshness, variety, and a neighborhood presence that has lasted for decades.
Customer Reviews
Very cute little place between Harvard Square and Central Square but would definitely recommend making a reservation as it's relatively small (probably on... read review
Grabbed a table here for dinner one night and had a lovely experience. This place does get crowded so I would recommend reservations. Luckily the restaurant... read review
Amazing hospitality and best sushi I have ever had.
I had a reservation mix up last night but the host at front and everyone there were very gracious and... read review
Oliver H.
04/09/2026
04/09/2026Puja G.
05/01/2026
05/01/2026J D.12/27/2025
12/27/2025Great Alternatives
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