Definitely worth the trip. Excellent interior and a greeting that makes you feel special. The food plating was superior and our selections prepared according to our specifications (we modified several items at no problem). Kid friendly and able to seat a large family. Food was quickly prepared and we barely waited for appetizers or entrees. The rolls were well made and portion size was relatively filling. As a person with a fish allergy that enjoys non-fish sushi, it was disappointing to have no chicken options and the only cooked sushi was steak. My companions loved their selections and would definitely return. Note: Place is kinda pricey so go prepared to spend what you need to be full. read more

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After a day of shopping, I decided to have lunch here. My delectable meal at Boku Sushi & Grill satisfied my craving for fresh, creatively prepared sushi. I was thrilled that I made the choice to visit this restaurant for the first time. I was warmly greeted and seated right away. In fact, I entered right after opening time. My server was kind and unobtrusive. I perused the menu and she brought water while I was making my decisions. I opted for my standard, reliable choice of fried gyoza. There wasn't anything too extraordinary about this dish, but I was happy that the gyoza didn't taste stale. What really struck me was the delicious, nicely presented, tasty combination of flavors that I found in the Drama Queen roll. This roll contains spicy tuna, avocado, tempura flakes, yellowtail, jalepeno, black tobiko and spicy kimchee sauce. It was so delicious. And fresh! Way to go, Boku! I also ordered a Shrimp Tempura roll that contained avocado, butter lettuce, shrimp tempura, eel sauce and masago. I don't think I've had makimono with lettuce, but I was pleasantly surprised at the taste and texture. The interior seemed modern and had varying tones of gray. There's also a patio and you'll find a selection of beers and wine, including sake. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

I would rate this closer to a 3.5/5, but I do think part of that is on what I ordered. I got the lunch special spicy tuna, spicy salmon rolls for about $15, and found it to be pretty much the exact same as any grocery store sushi. I've been told by others the katsu and curry are significantly stronger dishes here, so I may revise my review once I'm able to go again. That said, not impressed by the sushi for it being a sushi spot read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Sushi & Sashimi Lunch Special - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Brussel Sprouts - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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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. read more

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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! read more

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At Boku, I came in with high expectations after seeing so many strong reviews. We were seated right away on a Friday night, which was a great start and definitely appreciated. We ordered the spicy salmon roll, Las Vegas roll, Snow Crab roll, and the rock shrimp appetizer. Everything came out very quickly, almost surprisingly fast. While the presentation was solid and nothing tasted bad, there wasn't anything that really stood out. The rolls all blended together in flavor, and none felt distinct or memorable enough to pick a favorite. The rock shrimp had a good sauce, but the shrimp itself lacked seasoning and felt slightly undercooked for my preference, which took away from the dish overall. Service was efficient, but it felt a bit rushed. We were asked for our order almost immediately after drinks arrived, and even after asking for more time, the follow-up came just a few minutes later. I also had to ask for a water refill, which felt like a small miss. Overall, Boku is decent, but not something I'd go out of my way for. In a city like Orlando with so many strong options, it just doesn't separate itself. For a similar price point, I'd choose Umi, where the food, service, and overall experience feel more dialed in. read more

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. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Avocado Salad w homemade ginger dressing to die for! - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

We eat here often and it's one of our favorite local (to us) restaurant. Always fresh and delicious! Great service, friendly folks, and sitting at the sushi bar and watching the sushi chefs work from the fish you can see in the chiller behind the glass separating the bar from the patron is great fun. read more

Yes, this place was awesome. We came here for lunch with a group of gals from work treating me for my birthday. The service and food were good. They even gave us a free fried ice cream with a candle. We definitely be back again. read more

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! read more

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I went to see my cousin in the Orlando area and we both love sushi. So she brought me to Boku--her go-to spot! And wow, she knows good sushi! I have tried several places in Tampa and couldn't find sushi that wow'd me, but Boku most definitely did! We went all out with hot sake, seaweed salad, and SEVERAL special rolls. They have some lovely outdoor seating we took advantage of with the beautiful weather and ate every last bite of all that food! It really was delicious. Fresh. Quality. And creative! Service was also great! There's literally nothing I can complain about except that I wish I lived closer! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Dancing Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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. read more

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I have never had a less than stellar experience at Boku. The hosts are always friendly. The servers are wonderful and knowledgeable of the menu. They give great recommendations and are very attentive. Our favorite apps are the Miso Caramel Brussel Sprouts and the tempura rock shrimp. On our last visit, I tried the grilled mushroom salad and loved the house made sesame dressing. It was so flavorful. Our favorite rolls of the day were the toro cano, which was on their seasonal Menu, and their drama queen, but all of the rolls are excellent. I hope Boku sticks around because it is such a great sushi spot! read more

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this is my go to sushi spot. I only live about 10 minutes away, but it's convenient. The service is super great and I do love the rules. It is reasonably priced and they do have a kids menu. I love the good weather when you can sit outside. I highly recommend. read more

I ordered take out from this place after it was heavily recommended to me by a friend. The food itself came out fairly quickly after ordering online. The area around the restaurant is pretty cute, and it has seating outside by some nice trees. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the food. The pork baos were very sweet, I wasn't a big fan of the sauce. I wasn't expecting it, I was hoping for a more refreshing vibe. The fried rice was very plain and lacked a lot of flavor. The California roll was good, but it's very hard to get that one wrong. The spicy tuna roll was solid, but the shrimp tempura left a lot to be desired. I also wasn't a very big fan of the Mexican roll either. Overall nothing stood out to me, and I felt a bit bamboozled as this place has been on my list to try after several friends told me to try it. I am open to giving this place another try sometime, and I hope my next visit is better. read more

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Boku has quickly become one of my favorite sushi restaurants. And it gets bonus points for its awesome location in the downtown Maitland area. Super easy to park thanks to the onsite garage and the setting is so lovely! I really enjoy eating outside on a nice evening thanks to the expansive green area that the patio overlooks. The indoor area is comfy, cozy, and classy too though! With the friendly service on top of everything else, this place hits it out of the park! As always, I start with some miso soup which hits the spot. It's a nice size cup for an appetizer. Then begins the difficult decision of which rolls to go with. I have yet to find a roll I dislike here but some are superior. Tonight I went with the corona ceviche roll which ranked super high! It featured yellow tail with an amazing variety of flavors that came together so well. This roll is officially in my regular rotation now. I also tried the Mexican roll and thoroughly enjoyed the crunchiness from the tempura shrimp. While I don't usually go for a third roll, after trying a bite of my friend's "foxy lady" I was so hooked that I ordered it to go! It has such a fresh and citrusy taste that was quite unique. With the addition of the seared scallop I was hooked! Make a visit to Boku your top priority if you're a sushi lover. Especially if you enjoy unique rolls and trying something different. They also have a small kitchen menu featuring some noodle dishes if you have some picky eaters in tow. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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We really liked this spot. Decent sushi happy hour and yummy rolls. We are outside and our server was great.

This is a tiny sushi restaurant that is elegantly decorated in a Japanzee style. The sushi itself was fresh and had delicate flavors that I have not come across before. We got 3 rolls and 2 appetizers. That was plenty of food for 2 people at lunch. The appetizers were good but did not blow me away. The next time I will just get another roll because that is where they shine. My favorite was the nightly rain roll. Be aware that you might need to park in the parking garage. read more

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Came to Boku after work and absolutely love it! They have variety of sushi rolls with full of flavor! Sushi is fresh with beautiful decor for each roll Staffs were quick and very friendly too! Place overall is clean, chic and beautiful! Definitely would love to try their lunch menu! read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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Fantastic sushi and great service! Have tried many sushi restaurants in the Orlando area and the only 2 places we continuously come back to are Boku and Dragonfly! Fun rolls and very fresh fish. The garlic chile edamame is also a great appetizer. Sincerely recommend! read more

The sushi was fantastic. I first had the place via delivery and it was so good I had to visit in person. The service was good and I think the food is priced well. The decor is nice. Getting seated was quick and smooth. I'll definitely visit again. read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Out of Control Roll Corona Roll - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Delicious, delicious, delicious! Great vibe, chill music. I enjoyed a great glass of Cab and two of my favorite rolls. Spider and Salmon rolls. Relaxing vibe too. Sushi is on point. I've been eating sushi for twenty years now...this is great sushi! read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Spider Roll!!! - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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Always heard good things about this Sushi Restaurant and finally got a chance to swing by for a work luncheon. Parallel parking is available but if they're full (or you simply can't parallel), there's also a free parking garage. Had the Tuna Avocado Roll which was fresh and tasty. Also tried the Oyster Roll and it was fried a tad too much but still delectable. The others enjoyed their Sushi and Bento Boxes as well. Overall the establishment was clean with prompt service, definitely will swing by again! read more

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So, so good! Try the ginger duck roll or bao bun for appetizers. I had the special rising sun roll last Saturday. Hands down best roll ever. We are frequently here. I've only had great food. Thanks Victoria for your gracious service and thanks to Miller, the manager. read more

Maitland has a lot of sushi these days, and a lot of it is very good; however, Boku knocks it out of the park with what they offer if you are looking for quality and traditional sushi. Highly suggest getting the TNT Lover and the Foxy Lady rolls. read more

Kabooki who? This is the ultimate experience. Fresh sushi, an incredible menu, and a fun sexy vibe. I highly recommend doing a reservation or else you can end up waiting like a we did. (To be fair we went at 7pm on a Friday night). It's elevated and chic and a must try! read more

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Amazing place! I will HURRY back! The Sea Bass was SUPER GOOD! Highly recommend this place for the hot food and fresh sushi! read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - Sea Yuzu-Miso Seabass with crab Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Ordered sushi from Boku to-go and it was pretty good. We ordered the foxy lady, snow king & philly roll. Overall I'd say my favorite was the foxy lady. The snow king has a very smoky flavor so if you're not a fan of the seared fish I'd stay clear of this one. The rice on the rolls was exceptionally soft and tender, something that's difficult to find at a lot of sushi restaurants. The fish was also tender and fresh. We ordered bao buns as well but I think they needed to be enjoyed fresh- not take out. As someone else mentioned, they were a little too sweet for my taste and they came pretty cold unfortunately. If I ordered those again I'd make sure I was dining in, not taking out. Our food was ready when it said it would be and everything was packaged nicely. Honestly a little over priced for the amount of food given, but I will give it another chance dining in. Maybe it's just not a good take out spot. Overall was pretty satisfied with what we ordered and will try again. read more

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My husband & I stopped in with no reservation around 6 last Friday and the bar was fully open to take a seat right away! We ordered steam gyoza for an appetizer, then continued on with the Nigiri & Sashimi Combo plus a TNT Lover roll and that was plenty for the two of us. Everything was so yummy and came out pretty quickly. Our server was May and she was so kind & I loved getting to chat sushi with her at the end of the meal. We love this place and will definitely be back! read more

Boku Sushi & Grill - bar seating - Japanese Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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What a GEM! We just moved to Maitland and wanted to try some new food and we love our sushi!! LISTEN everyone I'm SHOUTING this from the roof tops. This is the best Sushi in Orlando! What a beautiful spot in the heart of Maitland. Brian the Manager was very personable and even spoke to us outside in a warm caring demeanor about his passion for working at the restaurant and superb quality. He even let us know about happy hour (4-5:30) mon-sat. We had the pleasure of meeting Adam (our server) who had polished service which felt great since I come from a hospitality background. My partner and I never thought we would find a better place than Ootoya but I have to say we found our new spot!!! Can't wait to go back and try more! Order off their specials menu! The blue fin sampler was amazing read more

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My girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner while visiting Orlando. This is located in an area with a lot of different options around. We were able to find street parking, but noticed that there was a garage for patrons of the shops. We started with the octopus and edamame. The edamame was good. It had good flavor. The octopus was a little rubbery. We ordered two sushi rolls and the portion size was decent for the price. I got the out of control roll. It was good, but it was not too far out of the norm. My friends roll was the foxy lady which was quite fishy, but it got a little better as you continue to eat it. Loved being able to sit outside and watch the sun under the string. The drinks were good and ice cold. The server was nice and friendly and came around frequently to check on us. read more

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Boku is more than the "Ok" that appears in the middle of the word (like "Hi" in Ohio but without the attitude). I owe dining here to a number of my Yelp! friends who had the name in my head. While shopping nearby, we decided we wanted sushi and luckily my handy-dandy phone told me "Go To Bo Ku". I couldn't get it to stop either and I do whatever voices I hear tell me to do, so off we went. Let's talk about Lunch, one of my top 5 meals of the day! They have lunch specials Monday through Saturday, which is refreshing as most are just during the standard work week (M-F). The $16 Miso Sea Bass Bento Box is so worth it. I had 2 pieces of Sea Bass which were melt-in-your-mouth not-in-your-hand delicious (who eats sea bass with their hands?). It also included a Ginger Salad (or Miso soup), a spring roll, takoyaki ball (Good because it had Taco in the name), a brown rice option (thank you) and 2 dumplings. Let me shout a big FU to all of the other restaurants trying to gouge you with a $7 hot dog or overpriced burger or whatever their excuse is. This $16 Bento Box is priced competitively and highly worth it. Please explain how I'm eating gourmet quality sea bass in an elegant setting while you're charing similar prices for the basics like pasta or rice bowls with simplistic ingredients. And this isn't a big chain getting huge discounts. Who's with me and tired of paying high prices for chicken and burgers? Go here for lunch and see what I'm talking about. Even better, you can use the restroom which is lined in diamond crusted limestone walls (maybe, I didn't have my Moh's Hardness Scale test kit with me, and would probably be inappropriate for a men's room). The $5 Rock Shrimp Appetizer was also bananas! I don't even think it was a lunch special, it was just a nice $5 addition to a meal. I've paid more for fried tofu than this delicious shrimp. How do you do it Boku? Can you train other Orlando eateries on making this food affordable? The Foxy Lady Roll was amazing as they put thin slices of scallop on top then seared them with a blowtorch which charred the fish and some of the bits of white rice. Char = Flavor in my book and this roll was good. The Mrs. scarfed it down as usually I get more than one piece, so I know she enjoyed it. Let's not forget about the Ceviche. I though Ceviche was spanish for a mess of fish and juices in a bowl. Not here, this was elegantly presented with pieces of fish, kiwi and a citrus glaze bursting with fresh flavor. GTFO Boku... If you're reading this, don't make the same mistake I made after reading the other spectacular reviews from other Yelp! Elites. They eat and they know things! Drop what you're doing and Go To Bo Ku! Unless it's like 2am, you're baked and not wearing pants. Then maybe wait. read more

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