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    Aji

    4.0 (202 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Would have been so good if the rice was not dry.
    Kay L.

    A Japanese Restaurant should have good moist rice. That's just Rule #1. At this visit, the rice was dry. Like it was yesterday's rice. Dry rice affects the sushi, the bento box, maki - you can't not have good rice at a Japanese Restaurant. That's just super disappointing. The Tempura was decent, but could be lighter on the batter. I live in Newton, I so would love a good Japanese Restaurant. I hope the owner reads this and make improvement because I'd love to come back, it's close to my house. I don't think it's hard to make good rice.

    Ikura sushi
    Wendy C.

    Haven't been here in a few years. Was happy to see that their quality and service was still on point. Sashimi was very fresh. We also got 2 spicy salmon handrolls (forgot to take a pic until we got to our last bite) - big full pieces of salmon and not the grind up one like some places). The pork katsu had the perfect amount of crunch and not overly oily. The meat inside was not hard or dried. Ikura was fresh but also a bit sweet compared to others. We had wanted the Hamachi kama, but they were out so we got the Hotate Hokkaiyaki. This was done very differently compared to other places. It wasn't bad but not something I would get here again.

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    Bessy T.

    When in the east coast Aji Sushi Abt Newton , Boston Gotta have some good uni and salmon roe. Chunks of goodies at a fairly reasonable price. Pretty fresh too Craved sushi and got some take out with friends. It took just 15mins from calling to pickup. Got the Sushi Deluxe for $20, comes with a miso soup and salad. Also ordered uni, tobiko, and salmon roe as extras. I liked the deluxe set that came with a California roll + salmon, Hamachi, tuna, unagi (eel), shrimp. You can see they're quite generous with their portions too @midwestmunching for more on Instagram

    Unaju, scallop roll, spider roll, eel/avo, sweet potato w/tofu skin, pork katsu

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    Consistently great sushi and sashimi. Great service. Always ready in time for pick up. Clean and organized.

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    1 year ago

    Aji is our favorite goto for takeout sushi and Japanese food. The food is always excellent and ordering is so pleasant and easy!

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    I went 1 x and the food was good and the prices are great . They have lunch which is great .

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    Sushi is very good. Other Japanese dishes are okay (stir fried noodles, tempura, miso soup). Easy place to bring young kids.

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    Been ordering sushi from Aji for years. It's consistently my favorite sushi - always fresh and delicious. We get it at least monthly.

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    Delicious food with a nice ambiance! The tempura was excellent and I enjoyed a very nice cabernet sauvgnon.

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    3 years ago

    Our favorite sushi place! Every roll we have eaten is decadent and memorable and the saki and green tea got us through the winter.

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    The quality of the Sushi is very good. The service is excellent which is why I have been coming here for years with my family.

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    SushiCo - South side & phoenix roll

    SushiCo

    4.4(106 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    My sweet lady brought home dinner for me from sushico!…read more Spicy tiger roll - smacks, has the hot oil crunchy garlic drizzled on top. Chutoro tuna w/ chives - clean and simple showcasing the Chutoro overall. Otoro nigiri - texturally had a bit of like tendon type chew in the pieces I had, which i didn't expect from Otoro. Otoro is usually my favorite! Will have to eat at the restaurant with her next time.

    SushiCo is now one of my new favorite sushi spots! I'll be honest, the sushi restaurants in Boston…read more& in areas surrounding aren't that good BUT SushiCo is pretty top notch. Came here for dinner the other day with a friend & we did walk-in. We were able to get seated at the bar immediately. Though the restaurant was essentially empty at the time & there looked like many tables available, I guess they block them off for reservations only? Ended up being a full house by the time we finished our meal! There were so many unique options to choose from but we ended up getting the following: -tuna tacos -6 nigiris (2 otoro, 2 yellowtail, & 2 black bass) -phoenix roll -southside roll -lychee martini -"I trust the nanny" drink Take out order (after our meal): -nor'easter roll -spicy tiger roll -chutoro tuna w/ chives roll -4 otoro nigiris The fish tasted super fresh! Rolls were all very flavorful too! All of the rolls we ordered all had hints of spice & microgreens, which normally I wouldn't care for in my rolls but they managed to make it work well! My favorites from the dinner were the otoro nigiri & the phoenix roll! I love otoro & I love a torched salmon moment hehe, so though I enjoyed everything we ordered, those two were my personal favorites. I wish I had known about SushiCo sooner but I'm happy I was able to visit! Will definitely be back again for more sushi... much better than many of the "high-end" sushi restaurants in Boston (i.e. O ya, Oishii, Zuma, etc) in my opinion! Prices are higher than your typical neighborhood sushi joint BUT the quality is amazing & worth the coin! Parking: street parking

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    Fin's Sushi & Grill - Highly recommend Fin's if you're looking for a sushi place close to 95 north or south.

    Fin's Sushi & Grill

    4.4(42 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    It's Christmas Day and we were tasked with bringing Sushi to the family gathering at 5pm. Our usual…read morego-to spot, Super Fusion in Watertown, was on a "break" and reopening at 5pm. This prompted us to look for alternatives...Fins in Waltham was open and taking orders and allowed us to get the Sushi on time. We tried it. We ordered the large boat raw and maki raw. $160 worth of sushi. The order was prepared quickly for pick up. There is a bunch of off street parking. The restaurant has about 8 various sized tables in side and a bar that seats probably another 6 or 7. The place looks clean and modern. The lone worker was pleasant and friendly. The order was correct and packaged well. Compared to Super Fusion in Watertown: 1. We usually order the party platter from Super Fusion as well, but it does cost like $20-$30 more at Super Fusion. However, they do give you more sushi...but no miso soup included anymore. 2. The family agrees that Super Fusion tastes better. I also noticed the sashimi was larger from Super Fusion. 3. One family member spat out a small piece of bone in their sushi from Fin's. This never happened at the other place, and we've gone to them for many years. 4. Fin's is more generous with providing enough wasabi and soy sauce when we asked for extra. 5. Fin's looks a lot more modern and fancy...they are in fact a newer establishment in the area. The free off street parking matters as well, as you only get street meters for Super Fusion. While we're glad to give a new place a try, and the sushi is not bad, we think Super Fusion is better. My kid and her friends frequently go to Fin's due to convenience and thats perfectly fine. I hope they stay around for a long time, as having options and competition is good. I'm thankful they were open and taking orders on Christmas Day, and I was served with a smile. Thank you!

    A great local sushi shop. As a bonus they have parking spots out front. It was a rainy Sunday…read morenight and that was a welcome change from the other restaurants in the area. The sashimi and rolls were very fresh. Our daughter got the grilled steak teriyaki. The meat was tender with a nice grilled taste and it came with a lot of perfectly cooked vegetables. Miso soup is solid here.

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    Chiharu

    4.7(205 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    This is my second time here and I still love it. Will recommend to reserve a table if you have a…read moreparty of more than 2 as the space is limited. However, I haven't seen people wait too long. I love the options and sushi is very fresh. The ramen is also delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. The sake selection is great and the price is affordable. I highly recommend to come back to this place if you want an affordable yet quality sushi experience.

    I feel like Chiharu is a bit of a hidden gem! Despite its unassuming exterior, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised with how nice my food was. We came on a weeknight and easily snagged seats. The hostess was very kind and accommodating. I have high suspicions this place is owned by Chinese people based on some clues, such as Chinese style noodles on the ramen menu and steamed pork buns as an appetizer. We got the beef noodle soup which was excellent (albeit not expected in a Japanese restaurant!). It was actually a little spicy. Came with lots of beef and a flavorful and rich broth. We got two of the special rolls, Kiss of Fire and (I think) Torched Yellowtail, which were both tasty. No complaints there! For our appetizer we got sashimi salad, composed of strips of several kinds of raw fish (salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail) and some surimi and avocado on top of a bed of greens. There was a ponzu like sauce on the side. Although fresh and not bad tasting, I think this was a bit plain. Overall though, the prices and vibes were good and I'd come back!

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    Sakanaya Boston

    Sakanaya Boston

    4.3(247 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    This little shop has everything you need to have a DIY sushi night. They have quality fish that you…read morecan use for sashimi, nigiri, sushi rolls, hand rolls - endless possibilities! I've seen salmon, tuna, toro, uni, squid, crab, and more. You can ask the staff to cut up the fish blocks for you, I'm not sure if this is for a small cost. They can add your fish to a bed of rice for an extra cost. They also have seafood that you cook, those items are in separate fridges with a label stating that the product is recommended for cooking. These items are frozen. You can also find different sauces, sushi rolling mats, seaweed, anything you can think of to help you prepare sushi. If you don't want to make your own sushi, you can order sushi from their menu and they will make it on the spot for you. Depending on the day or time you visit, there may be a little wait. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon one time and waited ~10-15 minutes for two sushi rolls because there was only one person working on the sushi behind the counter and one person taking care of the register. Please be patient with them as they seem like a family-owned small business. You can also call ahead to order party trays. The prices seem fair, I've never been disappointed with the quality of fish. Very neat environment, there are signs for everything. The staff is also super friendly!

    A must try for sushi lovers! Sakanaya is a little Japanese seafood grocery shop in Newton. Theres…read moreeasy street parking. They have a few Japanese freezer and pantry items but the big draw is super fresh seafood! They sell made to order sushi and sashimi for incredibly affordable prices, and even have "party packs" to order for your next event! The most fun for me is to order their chirashi--you look around at any fish you want, bring all the packs to the front, and they'll cut the fish for you and arrange it into a beautiful chirashi bowl on rice for only $1 more than the cost of the fish! Even better, they have lots of unique fish for adventurous eaters, like sweet shrimp, clam, octopus, Uni, black cod, etc. I absolutely love getting to choose my cuts of fish, and the quality is incredible! Would note there is no seating, so this is definitely a to go spot, but definitely worth a try!

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