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$10 chicken karage from Fooda. Unless Fooda is skimming food from my order, this is a pretty sad chicken karage. I've had the katsu curry before and the portions are just so disappointing.
This place is honestly fantatic. it has a sit-down feel but is still a counter-service establishment. This hybrid design not only makes the restaurant feel relaxed, but also makes you feel taken care of - the staff are accommodating and helpful, and I felt completely at ease sitting here for an hour. I had one of their curries with vegetable croquettes. The flavor of the curry was savory and rich, and it paired well with the rice, pickled onion, and fried delicacies. I've also tried this with fish, and it was similarly satisfying. I will definitely come back here, and I'm excited to try literally everything on the menu. They left a great first impression, and I love everything I've tried here. I hope this restaurant stays around for a long time.
My salmon rice ball was made with... spam?! Idk what the f@$k this protein is, but it's not from something that lives in the sea.
Great place to get some good food with the option to do some studying/work! I came on a Friday at around 5pm and it was surprisingly quiet with 2 tables occupied. Food I tried: * Pork Katsu Curry - The pork was a bit dry, but with the curry sauce it's better. * Veggies Croquette Curry - Love the extra crunchy croquette! * Cafe Itadaki Omurice - Knowing there aren't many omurice in the area, I have to say this omurice tastes better than the other places I've had in Brookline/Boston! It has the right amount of flavor and fluffiness, sauce, and texture in every bite. * Matcha Mille Crepe Cake - This has more vanilla/cream taste than matcha, so good for those who don't prefer that strong matcha taste. Aside from the food, I love the ambiance - clean and calm. It's definitely a good place to do some work and get some food that will fill you up compared to other cafes. Overall, it's a decent quiet place that I'd come back to with friends and some work! Highly recommend their omurice!
My partner and I shared a plum onigiri, pork cutlet curry, Cafe Itadaki omurice, and iced signature itadaki matcha latte - TASTE: 4/5 - enjoyed the strong pickled plum flavor in the onigiri, savory curry, tasty hayashi (demi glace) sauce w the omurice, and balanced matcha flavor TEXTURE: 5/5 - just the right ratio of filling vs rice in the onigiri, yum! The pork katsu was crunchy, and the omelette was runny and still sturdy PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $53, not bad SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good servings for lunch SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Sunday and was nervous it'd be packed, but there were still several tables open. Placed our order at the register then found our seat, and food started coming out 10-15min after. The woman who served us our omurice was good natured when I started taking a video of the sauce being poured lol ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small, cozy space w minimal decor, plus basket containers near your seat to hold any belongings PARKING: 4/5 - had to circle a couple times, but eventually found a free street spot right on Harvard St and walked a couple blocks over
Cafe Itadaki recently opened up in Brookline and they're offering Japanese comfort dishes. The restaurant has cafe vibes great for studying, casual eating, and even has a bar seating area! It's counter-service so you order before you seat yourself. Fod food, we ordered some of the most popular dishes but overall a bit disappointing. We got the Cafe Itadaki omurice which comes with a sweet demiglaze, pork katsu curry and a spicy salmon onigiri. The egg cooked on top of the omurice was cooked well where the inside was nice and soft. The glaze was okay, nothing fancy. The fried rice on the inside was bland, not much flavor, and barely had any chicken. Pork katsu was fried nicely and the pork itself was still soft. The actual curry wasn't amazing, tasted similar to a curry pack. I wish there was more katsu or even veggies in the curry. The onigiri had way too much rice, barely any salmon, and dry. The best thing we got was definitely the matcha latte. You can tell the matcha is high quality and they get it from Japan! I don't think I would go again right now but if they update their menu I might go back. I think they would benefit from focusing in on a few dishes to improve them!
Soft opening until August 4th, with limited hours. The atmosphere is a general cafe vibe, lots of tables and it wasn't too busy when I arrived. The service was quick and friendly. They only had one person manning the front, but dishes came out quick and were good. They had a self serve water station, but the water was a bit warm when we went. The food is decently priced and portions are decently sized, may be a bit small for some people but I was satisfied with it. I got the classic Omurice, which went well with the rice and meat base underneath and the signature runny eggs was perfect. I also tried the Katsu Sando, which had a nice Katsu sauce glaze and was fried lightly. I'd love to go here again when it opens up.
We tried Cafe Itadaki today during their soft opening. You order at the counter and seat yourself, then they bring the food to your table. There is a self-service bussing area with a Brita water pitcher as well. We ordered the Cafe Itadaki omurice with demi-glacé ($18), pork katsu curry ($16), salmon onigiri ($3.50), iced matcha latte ($5), and iced barley tea ($2). We received our drinks first and they were refreshing on this hot 91°F day. The iced matcha latte is sweet and well-made and the iced barley tea was crisp. I will mention that it was a bit warm inside the cafe, but this may be because of the high temps outside. We received the salmon onigiri and it was a good size with decent rice to filling ratio - I would order this again. The rice was seasoned well and the salmon was tasty. We then received the pork katsu curry and it was okay. There weren't a ton of veggies in the curry sauce and it was very reminiscent of Japanese boxed curry roux. We received the omurice last and the server cuts the omelette when serving and you pour the sauce yourself. When the server finished cutting open the omelette, I poured the sauce and noticed a very short black hair on the plate and the server did as well and took the plate back to replace the dish with a newly made one. When we received the newly made dish, he cut the omelette again and I sauced it shortly afterwards. I thought the dish was really underwhelming and the demi-glacé was just okay. The rice had pieces of chicken, but it was minimal at best. I'm hoping they add more menu items or work on refining their dishes. I wasn't wowed by the dishes, but would return for their matcha lattes.
Cute cafe and location. You order at the counter and take a number but you're free to take the menu and have a seat until you're ready to order. Went during a slow day so service was pretty fast. I got the cafe itadaki omurice and thought it was okay. It was very filling because of the size but the egg didn't open up as seamlessly as I hoped it would. Flavor wise, it wasn't too bad. I did like their sauce and thought it brought it all together so I'd rather have this gravy than ketchup. Definitely wished there were more sauce on the side for the last bites. Rice was cooked well and there are chunks of meat in it.
This place was a little disappointing. The cafe is a casual cute place but the rice in the omurice was dry/bland and the egg was overcooked. I think you could make this type of omurice at home. The service was fine, you order first and then they bring the food to the table you sit at. I likely won't come back again but the concept of a Japanese style cafe is very cute
Cafe Itadaki embodies rustic charm in its every aspect. The food is unquestionably delicious - the omurice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, the katsu sando was crunchy, well seasoned, and balanced - but what distinguishes Itadaki from other Japanese establishments is the wonderfully warm home-cooked quality in each dish. There is an enormous amount of personality in otherwise cosmetic imperfections, and when combined with the friendliness and thoughtfulness of the staff, give the impression that you're experiencing something more personal than a meal ordered at a restaurant.
I would come here for their matcha drinks and cozy, chill vibe. The food is not bad-- the prices are pretty reasonable for the area and give a home-cooked feeling. I got their matcha latte ($6 with oat milk +$0.5) and a few onigiri ($3-4 each). The onigiri was fresh, but as others have said, could have used a bit more filling. The matcha flavor was strong and was not drowned out by too much sugar. The cafe was not too crowded when I visited on a Saturday and there were a lot of wall outlets near the seating areas. This could be a really nice spot for studying or getting some work done. read more
my omurice was not bad but not great either! sauce was lacking in flavor. the ketchup rice is decent. the egg's texture was good but also lacking. overall, kinda disappointed because the establishment itself is so cute so the aesthetics are there. the presentation of the food could be better though. staff was super friendly, great service read more
Update: I still really love this cafe and how serene the dining space is. The matcha consistently has me coming back. It's a neighborhood favorite for me and the service is always impeccable. I did recently try the taiyaki which you could tell was fresh. I liked how it was an understated sweetness but still delicious. My photo doesn't do the food justice because it was well presented and yummy The matcha crepe cake was good. I split this with my roommates so I was honestly demolishing the taiyaki while they ate the crepe cake but they had good things to say about it! It was the perfect texture and temperature and no issues with it being frozen or anything which I've experienced at other restaurants read more
This place is honestly fantatic. it has a sit-down feel but is still a counter-service establishment. This hybrid design not only makes the restaurant feel relaxed, but also makes you feel taken care of - the staff are accommodating and helpful, and I felt completely at ease sitting here for an hour. I had one of their curries with vegetable croquettes. The flavor of the curry was savory and rich, and it paired well with the rice, pickled onion, and fried delicacies. I've also tried this with fish, and it was similarly satisfying. I will definitely come back here, and I'm excited to try literally everything on the menu. They left a great first impression, and I love everything I've tried here. I hope this restaurant stays around for a long time. read more
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My salmon rice ball was made with... spam?! Idk what the f@$k this protein is, but it's not from something that lives in the sea. read more
Great place to get some good food with the option to do some studying/work! I came on a Friday at around 5pm and it was surprisingly quiet with 2 tables occupied. Food I tried: * Pork Katsu Curry - The pork was a bit dry, but with the curry sauce it's better. * Veggies Croquette Curry - Love the extra crunchy croquette! * Cafe Itadaki Omurice - Knowing there aren't many omurice in the area, I have to say this omurice tastes better than the other places I've had in Brookline/Boston! It has the right amount of flavor and fluffiness, sauce, and texture in every bite. * Matcha Mille Crepe Cake - This has more vanilla/cream taste than matcha, so good for those who don't prefer that strong matcha taste. Aside from the food, I love the ambiance - clean and calm. It's definitely a good place to do some work and get some food that will fill you up compared to other cafes. Overall, it's a decent quiet place that I'd come back to with friends and some work! Highly recommend their omurice! read more
2 years ago
My partner and I shared a plum onigiri, pork cutlet curry, Cafe Itadaki omurice, and iced signature itadaki matcha latte - TASTE: 4/5 - enjoyed the strong pickled plum flavor in the onigiri, savory curry, tasty hayashi (demi glace) sauce w the omurice, and balanced matcha flavor TEXTURE: 5/5 - just the right ratio of filling vs rice in the onigiri, yum! The pork katsu was crunchy, and the omelette was runny and still sturdy PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $53, not bad SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good servings for lunch SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Sunday and was nervous it'd be packed, but there were still several tables open. Placed our order at the register then found our seat, and food started coming out 10-15min after. The woman who served us our omurice was good natured when I started taking a video of the sauce being poured lol ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small, cozy space w minimal decor, plus basket containers near your seat to hold any belongings PARKING: 4/5 - had to circle a couple times, but eventually found a free street spot right on Harvard St and walked a couple blocks over read more
Cafe Itadaki recently opened up in Brookline and they're offering Japanese comfort dishes. The restaurant has cafe vibes great for studying, casual eating, and even has a bar seating area! It's counter-service so you order before you seat yourself. Fod food, we ordered some of the most popular dishes but overall a bit disappointing. We got the Cafe Itadaki omurice which comes with a sweet demiglaze, pork katsu curry and a spicy salmon onigiri. The egg cooked on top of the omurice was cooked well where the inside was nice and soft. The glaze was okay, nothing fancy. The fried rice on the inside was bland, not much flavor, and barely had any chicken. Pork katsu was fried nicely and the pork itself was still soft. The actual curry wasn't amazing, tasted similar to a curry pack. I wish there was more katsu or even veggies in the curry. The onigiri had way too much rice, barely any salmon, and dry. The best thing we got was definitely the matcha latte. You can tell the matcha is high quality and they get it from Japan! I don't think I would go again right now but if they update their menu I might go back. I think they would benefit from focusing in on a few dishes to improve them! read more
2 years ago
Soft opening until August 4th, with limited hours. The atmosphere is a general cafe vibe, lots of tables and it wasn't too busy when I arrived. The service was quick and friendly. They only had one person manning the front, but dishes came out quick and were good. They had a self serve water station, but the water was a bit warm when we went. The food is decently priced and portions are decently sized, may be a bit small for some people but I was satisfied with it. I got the classic Omurice, which went well with the rice and meat base underneath and the signature runny eggs was perfect. I also tried the Katsu Sando, which had a nice Katsu sauce glaze and was fried lightly. I'd love to go here again when it opens up. read more
2 years ago
We tried Cafe Itadaki today during their soft opening. You order at the counter and seat yourself, then they bring the food to your table. There is a self-service bussing area with a Brita water pitcher as well. We ordered the Cafe Itadaki omurice with demi-glacé ($18), pork katsu curry ($16), salmon onigiri ($3.50), iced matcha latte ($5), and iced barley tea ($2). We received our drinks first and they were refreshing on this hot 91°F day. The iced matcha latte is sweet and well-made and the iced barley tea was crisp. I will mention that it was a bit warm inside the cafe, but this may be because of the high temps outside. We received the salmon onigiri and it was a good size with decent rice to filling ratio - I would order this again. The rice was seasoned well and the salmon was tasty. We then received the pork katsu curry and it was okay. There weren't a ton of veggies in the curry sauce and it was very reminiscent of Japanese boxed curry roux. We received the omurice last and the server cuts the omelette when serving and you pour the sauce yourself. When the server finished cutting open the omelette, I poured the sauce and noticed a very short black hair on the plate and the server did as well and took the plate back to replace the dish with a newly made one. When we received the newly made dish, he cut the omelette again and I sauced it shortly afterwards. I thought the dish was really underwhelming and the demi-glacé was just okay. The rice had pieces of chicken, but it was minimal at best. I'm hoping they add more menu items or work on refining their dishes. I wasn't wowed by the dishes, but would return for their matcha lattes. read more
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Cute cafe and location. You order at the counter and take a number but you're free to take the menu and have a seat until you're ready to order. Went during a slow day so service was pretty fast. I got the cafe itadaki omurice and thought it was okay. It was very filling because of the size but the egg didn't open up as seamlessly as I hoped it would. Flavor wise, it wasn't too bad. I did like their sauce and thought it brought it all together so I'd rather have this gravy than ketchup. Definitely wished there were more sauce on the side for the last bites. Rice was cooked well and there are chunks of meat in it. read more
This place was a little disappointing. The cafe is a casual cute place but the rice in the omurice was dry/bland and the egg was overcooked. I think you could make this type of omurice at home. The service was fine, you order first and then they bring the food to the table you sit at. I likely won't come back again but the concept of a Japanese style cafe is very cute read more
1 year ago
Cafe Itadaki embodies rustic charm in its every aspect. The food is unquestionably delicious - the omurice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, the katsu sando was crunchy, well seasoned, and balanced - but what distinguishes Itadaki from other Japanese establishments is the wonderfully warm home-cooked quality in each dish. There is an enormous amount of personality in otherwise cosmetic imperfections, and when combined with the friendliness and thoughtfulness of the staff, give the impression that you're experiencing something more personal than a meal ordered at a restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Love this place!! I can't speak for the entire menu because I haven't tried it all but everything I have eaten has been amazing. What strikes me the most about the place is the customer service though. So friendly! I was once digging into the pork cutlet sando and before I could take my first bite it slipped out of my hand and landed right on the floor. Not only were they incredibly kind about the situation, they immediately made me another half sandwich to replace what fell on the floor. The sandwich itself was really yummy. The onigiri is great too and a sizeable portion for the $4 it costs. I will be a loyal customer. read more
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Pork katsu curry was delicious and authentic. Hits the spot if you're craving this Japanese classic. ありがとうー！ read more
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this place is super homey! food tastes like home too the service is also top tier!! def recommend coming here to try read more
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