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Private dining room - Zaku Izakaya, Boston, MA

Zaku Izakaya

4.3 (20)
$30 and under
Izakaya
520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
"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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 20 people are saying

Zaku Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

20 Reviews
  1. Ellie

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome service! They were so attentive and made yummy drinks and delicious rolls. Not a fan of the appetizer combo plate

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  2. Hannah

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So underrated! Food is of very high quality and service is top notch

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  3. Genelle

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on a Monday night, with the assumption the place wouldn’t be busy/loud and we were correct. However the waiter continously rushed us to order and pay while we were still eating and chatting. There were only 2 other tables occupied with only 1 person at each. It was very uncomfortable. Food was too hot to eat as it came in a skillet bowl but never really cooled down to a good temperature to eat in a timely manner. I ordered fried calamari and there were pieces of shell connected to the calamari…and we know calamari doesn’t have a shell

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  4. Eric

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    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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  5. Sean

    Rhode Island1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  6. Marsha

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 9:45 reservation and only got seated by 10:30. The food was quite good but expensive for what it was. The private room was really nice and my friends and I could talk each other clealry over the low noise levels

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  7. Jim

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Jennifer

    Detroit20 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Christine

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Yingying VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    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!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Zaku Izakaya is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Boston
  5. South End

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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
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