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: halal, high-protein, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, high-fiber, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
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
Appetizers
- Fried Veggie Gyoza - $7: Vegetable dumplings, fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura Appetizer - $9: Assorted vegetables, light tempura batter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3.5: Miso broth, fresh mushrooms, and traditional ingredients Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi
- Ma Dai Sashimi - $12: Red Sea Bream sashimi Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma Dai Sushi - $10: Red Sea Bream sushi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shima Aji Sushi - $11: Striped Jack sushi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Maki
- Crispy Yellowtail Maki - $16: Asparagus, cucumber, spicy mayo, tempura flake, seared yellowtail, wasabi, tobiko, lime, special sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pink Lady Maki - $15: Specialty sushi roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Black Cod Yaki - $28: Broiled miso marinated black cod Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolsot Bibimbap - $18: Rice, assorted vegetables, egg, served in a hot stone pot Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yaki Udon - $16: Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
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