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    Boku Sushi & Grill

    4.6 (265 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Bill for the evening
    Scott W.

    After spending the day at Taste of Oviedo and the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Nancy and I were craving sushi. A quick Yelp search led me to Boku, which had plenty of positive reviews from familiar faces, so I knew it had to be good. Parking is a bit tight, with only about 30 spots in the lot. The restaurant is tucked away in a small plaza at Independence Ln. and E. Horatio Ave., so you might easily miss it unless you're specifically looking or stopping by Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream. Once inside, you'll find a cozy, minimalist setting. The dining area is split into two sections: to the left of the hostess stand, there are a few four-top tables and a sushi bar (about 10-11 seats) where you can watch the chefs in action. To the right, there are mostly booths, which gave us a cozier dining experience. We were promptly greeted, and when we requested one of the larger booths, the staff happily accommodated us. Our server, Victoria, was an absolute star--welcoming, friendly, and attentive. If you dine here, definitely ask for her! Nancy went with the Boku Salad ($6) and the Tuna Roll ($7), while I ordered the Yaki-Udon Noodles with Chicken ($16) to share, which also came with a choice of soup or salad. I opted for the Ginger Salad and added the signature Godzilla Roll ($12). The salads arrived quickly, almost as soon as I got back from the restroom (which, by the way, was spotless). The ginger dressing on my salad was fantastic--so good, it was like ginger-crack! Nancy's Boku Salad was also a hit, served in a huge bowl that made for a fun photo op. Victoria even brought out a gravy boat full of extra ginger dressing--nothing went to waste! Soon after, the Yaki-Udon Noodles arrived, followed by the sushi. Nancy's Tuna Roll came with six pieces of exceptionally fresh tuna. The Godzilla Roll was amazing--also six pieces, but each one was large and packed with ingredients. Shrimp, whitefish, crab, salmon, avocado, scallion, all tempura fried and topped with masago, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. It was a flavor explosion! The Yaki-Udon Noodles were flavorful and fresh, with tasty vegetables, chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles--definitely a great choice. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and came with a smile (thank you, Victoria!). We had a wonderful experience and can't wait to dine here again soon.

    Nancy W.

    Food was good. I got a roll with a salad. $12. Just got water but shoo wee they need a filter on the water. Bad . Scott got a noodle dish with chicken that was excellent! Yaki uson noodles. Yum. He also got a specialty roll called Godzilla! It was so good. Small place with excellent service. Inside and outside seating. Outside is big!. Nice place.

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    Phaedra T.

    Luv luv luv this place, food is fresh. Service is great, variety is best. Check them out!

    Brussel Sprouts
    Nina L.

    We had a great experience here recently before going to Enzian Theater. Service was friendly and prompt throughout our dinner. Ambiance was comfortable and calm in the restaurant. We opted for the brussel sprouts appetizer and two sushi rolls. Everything we ate was top notch, with comparable prices to other sushi restaurants we've been to. Will be back next time we're in the area!

    Natalia P.

    Have Boku sushi on my list and decided to stop by and try their sushi. Serve delicious and fresh food. Try their California roll, miso soup and seaweed salad. Everything was so good and great portions. Friendly staff and great athmosphere. Everything is so clean. Great variety of sushi rolls and other items on their menu. They have inside and outside seating.They have happy hour from 4pm to 5 30pmm monday to Saturday, dine in only.

    Bao buns
    Dj L.

    Enjoyed Boku for dinner the other night. I usually come here for lunch, but wanted to try it out for dinner. Service was quick and friendly. We sat right away. Got the Bao buns and the Gyoza for the apps. Bao buns I felt the pork was a little thin and dry, but still liked it. I loved that Gyoza, super flavorful and cooked perfectly. I had the drama queen sushi roll which was basically a spicy tuna with some extras on top. Delicious and you can tell the sushi was fresh. Will come back again!

    Avocado Salad w homemade ginger dressing to die for!
    Pha M.

    Thus far the service is great, the Avacado salad n dressing is Amazing! The hot tea is delicious. This place is a gem. Ready for my Godzilla Roll.

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    Jasmin T.

    I've been going here for about 2 years now and this place never disappoints! They have great happy hour with plenty of options as well as lunch specials! Today, I was able to explore a lot of dishes from their menu and here are my thoughts Salmon series 10/10: This is always my go to on their menu! Salmon is always fresh and the rice is great! Chicken Kaarage 9/10: I normally don't like chicken karaage but decided to give it a try here and it was amazing! Crispy and perfect cut size! Hamachi Toro Nigiri 10/10: Perfect bite size! Very fresh Akami bluefin tuna 8/10: It is better than regular tuna but not worth the price. This is definitely a personal reference but I like it when sashimi texture is fatty Trio sashimi 10/10: The yellowtail in the trio sashimi is very fatty and just melted in my mouth! It was so good! Foxy lady 100/10: This is probably one of the best sushi rolls in Orlando! The truffle makes it so much better and for the price point! It is a steal I've had sushi all over Japan and I would say their quality here is up to par with all the restaurants I've been to in Japan! Very authentic! Now, I don't eat cooked sushi so all my reviews are based off the freshness of the fish that they use, the quality of rice, and the overall taste of the sushi! It is a relatively small restaurant but we always visit here after the lunch rush or before dinner so we never really had to wait ever!

    Victoria S.

    Ive been here a few times for lunch. The inside is a bit small but it's very nice inside. They have a cute outdoor seating area in front as well. All the staff here are very attentive and kind. I got the sushi lunch special. I chose the Salmon Roll & Spicy Tuna roll and it came with Miso Soup. That was some good miso soup! A lot of places it tastes like water but not here. The fish quality was great and I enjoyed my rolls. The Spicy Tuna Roll was more spicy then I'm usually used to and it didn't seem like a spicy mayo. It was good but not my preferred way of it being prepared. I would come here again. The food tastes great and they use good quality ingredients. I'm excited to try some of the items on their seasonal menu next!

    Dancing Dragon Roll
    Caitlin L.

    Amazing staff, sushi, and prices. I was really impressed that the sushi was so great and the prices weren't more expensive. They offered tons of interesting rolls as well as the classics. I was visiting from out of state but if I am ever back in the area, I will be sure to get one of the nigiri/sashimi samplers as someone at my table ordered this and it looked phenomenal.

    Fire on every level happy hour Is my favorite  check it out it's worth every dollar
    Austen G.

    Best sushi in Maitland waiter Adam is my favorite good guy works hard knows the stuff really recommend. It's a great place great atmosphere and plenty to do in Maitland city center.

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    Adam S.

    I have been to this place very frequently in the last 2-3 yrs and I have never left disappointed. Service is always very timely and I always leave satisfied.

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    Alex S.

    Boku is definitely a hidden gem tucked in the middle of Maitland. I have been wanting to come here for years & finally got the chance. What surprised me the most was how reasonable the price for everything, especially if you go during happy hour (4:00pm-5:30pm, Monday to Saturday). Upon entering, the interior is dimly lit, but is a good spot for date night. The waiter is very attentive with answering out questions and checking in with us throughout our meal. Everything we had ordered was made with fresh ingredients and you can tell the level of care and thought for creating each dish. The torch salmon belly sat on a bed of really buttery sliced avocados and was drizzled with a yuzu miso glaze. The drama queen roll was indeed a drama queen because each bite was an explosion of flavor since each piece had a slice of fresh jalapeño. The yuzu miso seabass had slices of grilled miso seabass on top of crab fried rice.

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    Ask the Community - Boku Sushi & Grill

    Is there or will there be a happy hour?

    Yes! 12p-5p Sunday and 4-5 other days

    Do they offer a happy hour menu?

    Not at this point, but Grace said they are working on it soon.

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