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Is there something going on we don't know about? When did Porter Square suddenly become Japanese food mecca in Cambridge? What's with the influx of amazing food into this food court-type area? We may not be good at keeping track of time or locations, but we're all kinds of stoked that this red line stop has multiple selections of noodles and rice, right next to one another. We love Cafe Mami, and we're just as tickled about Ittyo.

Much like its neighboring Japanese cafes, Ittyo serves up incredible deals that fill you to the brim. Dinner boxes offer an array of choices, much like the lunch combos. Prices are easy on college kids and recession survivors alike. Hot soup is our choice for now, but come spring, we have a feeling we'll be trekking into the Porter Exchange for cold soba. And yes, Ittyo has hamburgers, too.

You also won't have to wait around for lunch at Ittyo. Unlike some of the other cafes in the area, Ittyo opens early for lunch at 11am. Got somewhere to be at noon? These friendly folks will welcome you in Japanese and send you on your way in no time.

Ittyo [MenuPages]
Ittyo [Official Site]

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