Ponzu Izakaya – Japanese
Step into a vibrant social hub where the rhythmic energy of an open kitchen meets the delicate artistry of the sushi bar, capturing the spirited essence of a traditional Japanese pub. From the golden, airy crunch of vegetable tempura to the buttery richness of black cod yaki and the comforting crackle of a searing dolsot bibimbap, every dish celebrates a harmony of bold textures and clean, refined flavors. It is an inviting space where guests linger over artfully plated sashimi and inventive maki rolls, enjoying a dining experience that feels both elegantly modern and soulfully authentic.
286, Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02451 +17817369188 https://www.ponzuizakaya.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, halal, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, weight-watchers, gerd, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:45 PM, Fr 11:30 - 10:45 PM, Sa 12:30 - 10:45 PM, Su 12:30 - 9:45 PM
Menu
- Fried Veggie Gyoza - $7: Vegetable dumplings, fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Tempura Appetizer - $9: Assorted vegetables, light tempura batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Miso Soup - $3.5: Miso broth, fresh mushrooms, and traditional ingredients Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Ma Dai Sashimi - $12: Red Sea Bream sashimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ma Dai Sushi - $10: Red Sea Bream sushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Shima Aji Sushi - $11: Striped Jack sushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Crispy Yellowtail Maki - $16: Asparagus, cucumber, spicy mayo, tempura flake, seared yellowtail, wasabi, tobiko, lime, special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pink Lady Maki - $15: Specialty sushi roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Black Cod Yaki - $28: Broiled miso marinated black cod Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Dolsot Bibimbap - $18: Rice, assorted vegetables, egg, served in a hot stone pot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Yaki Udon - $16: Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free