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    Douzo

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Shishito
    Shemesh Y.

    Good food, decent service, very high price. Douzo has always been on the pricy side, but I guess inflation brought it to be almost unaffordable.. The food was good, but the fish didn't feel exceptional, I must say.

    Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
    Rebecca D.

    Even as a non-fish eater, I still enjoyed my dinner at Douzo! I started with a glass of wine at the bar while I waited for my friend. The Grüner Veltliner was delicious. The bar was small so it felt a little crowded, even at 5pm on a Wednesday night. When my friend arrived we were seated at a small table. Very comfortable. The menu is huge and had a decent number of vegetarian options. I went with the miso soup and the sweet potato tempura maki roll. Both were very tasty! Service was friendly and very attentive. No complaints and I will be back!

    Soft Shell Crab Tempura Crispy Rice, Torched Salmon
    Salma S.

    I had seen that this place holds the title for the best sushi in Back Bay, and I 100% agree. I am very picky about sushi as I have had amazing sushi all over the world, but this was exceptional. Everything tasted so incredible and fresh, and also very unique, which is important - it was all original and memorable. I especially enjoyed the Sweet Miso Yellowtail roll and the Torched Salmon, but everything was delicious. The presentation of the food was also perfect. As for the ambience, the place has a very elegant vibe, and the decor is beautiful. It feels very elegant and really creates an intimate yet relaxing dining experience. The service was exceptional, and our server was so friendly. I loved this place, and I would definitely come back. I would recommend it for an upscale, memorable, and delicious dinner.

    Tina M.

    Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant Boston Back Bay Rating 5 out of 5 Beautiful ambience with high ceilings and a modern upscale vibe The space was busy but didn't feel crowded Service was excellent Our server was attentive friendly and knew the menu well We came for lunch and ordered the Chirashi lunch set which was outstanding The fish was very fresh Salmon tuna and white fish were all high quality and served over perfectly seasoned sushi rice Also tried the seafood seaweed salad which was delicious Light flavorful and refreshing The yakitori was good ordered by my daughter and well cooked I had the zaru soba which was just okay Not bad but nothing special The California roll was decent though a bit too heavy on the avocado Would have preferred mango for a fresher balance Douzo is consistently rated one of Bostons best Japanese restaurants and I can see why Will definitely return on my next trip

    Chrissy D.

    Best sushi in Boston!! So many good options and the staff have always been friendly. I came here for my college graduation, and they went above and beyond to make the night special with a private table area and even a complimentary dessert. This will always be one of my favorite restaurants in Boston!

    Agadashi Agedashi Tofu
    Karen E.

    Yes, it's beautiful when you walk into the restaurant. Yes, the service is great. And yes, the food is so delicious. I really enjoyed the XO toro, Hokkaido uni sashimi, eggplant skewer, and unagi sashimi. Love to share dishes/bites.

    Soft Shell Crab Tempura
    Grace Z.

    It's a very tasty restaurant overall. Great dinner date spot. The fish were very fresh although I think some of the items were a bit over priced. The scallop skewers had some sand but overall, the meal was very enjoyable. If you are looking for excellent sushi, this place will give you plenty of options from traditional rolls to specialty rolls unique to Douzo.

    King Salmon Nigiri
    Mike P.

    Tonight I dined at Douzo. I love sushi, but more than that I love gooood sushi. This is king salmon and if you don't order that here it's a waste of your time, cause it is perfect. I'm in Boston for business and this place is close to my hotel. It's tastefully decorated and the staff are attentive to a fault. Eat here.

    Richard S.

    Douzo Sushi is a delicious, though pricey, sushi spot near Copley Place in Boston. Service was quick and relatively attentive and they did a good job of explaining some of the nuances in the dishes (for example the richness of the King Salmon vs the 'normal' salmon). We ordered a variety of rolls and nigiri which they brought out in a beautiful boat. The uni was tasty, though not incredible, and I'm unsure whether the extra $$$ for the king salmon was worth it. Drinks were tasty, though strong, so you get some good value for your money there. Restaurant was relatively busy which was a nice sign although can be slightly confusing on entering as there are two entrances (one via the Main Street and another through a building lobby).

    Thuy-Linh P.

    My fiancé and his family came here for his birthday lunch. They mention that they usually get take away from here and have been eating there for years, so I was excited to try this sushi spot. The service was phenomenal and the seafood was very fresh. I really enjoyed the King salmon and mango as well as the Mount Fuji roll for my entrée. Inside is a very modern and sleek environment, and I really like how it blends Japanese aesthetic with the modern architecture of Boston. I would definitely come back here to try the spicy lobster miso as well as some of the other specialty rolls. They ended up bringing us a little surprise dessert for Edward's birthday and overall it was an excellent experience.

    Toni C.

    Went for lunch and thought the food was pretty good, tired the phoenix roll, tasty roll, and shrimp tempura roll. Wasn't the best sushi I've ever had but it was definitely good. The Coppa Mascarpone was really good.

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    Genna C.

    The food was delicious! A great spot for sushi and their ramen selection was also great. The restaurant itself has a cool modern vibe to it and the service was amazing. Our waiter Aiden was beyond helpful and kind while serving us. He definitely made our visit even better!

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    Ask the Community - Douzo

    Is this place kid-friendly?

    I would say no, unless they are well-behaved. It's more upscale. Think businesses lunches during the day and date nights for dinner.

    Is it easy to find parking around the restaurant?

    Usually! There's street parking available and if that's full there are two parking garages. One is across the street from the restaurant and the other is the Clarendon Street Garage near Back Bay Station (on the same block).

    Is the XO Toro totally raw?

    I don't know. I didn't have that dish.

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    (774 reviews)

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    South End

    The udon was absolutely delicious... I gave it five out of five without hesitation after just one…read morebite. XO Seafood Udon: The restaurant specifically labeled it "wok-tossed," and it truly had a wonderful wok-hei鑊氣 (wok aroma), with an irresistible fragrance as soon as it arrived at the table. The XO sauce was extremely rich, sweet and umami, and the udon noodles were soft on the outside and bouncy on the inside; the sauce was glossy, smooth, but not greasy, allowing it to coat the noodles evenly and infuse them with flavor. The shrimp, squid, and scallops were all fresh and large, making for a very satisfying meal. The shrimp, in particular, were coated with a thin layer of starch before being pan-fried, adding layers of texture and locking in the juices. This plate removed the scallions and onions to suit my taste, and if you like spicy food, adding a little chili oil would greatly enhance the flavor. The restaurant had an elegant and refined ambiance, and the service was attentive, making it a very relaxing place.

    WOW! An awesome experience!!! I went here for my birthday…read morewith my parents and boyfriend, and this had been on my want to go list for years, and I am so glad I can finally cross it off! When I made the reservation online I put that the occasion it was for was my birthday- I notice that most restaurants don't pay attention to this on OpenTable, but Fuji definitely did! We were seated quickly and with no issue at all, despite it being pretty crowded. The vibe was intimate and classy- a great spot for date night, or for dinner with your parents. At our table was a card (in the pictures) which was such a nice touch and was a great start to the meal. Our waitress was awesome, and it seemed like there was a floor manager too that was making sure everyone was happy. It felt like the staff truly cared and wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time and experience. Our waitress checked in on us multiple times, and was very helpful with the menu. Speaking of the menu, I was very pleased to see the amount of vegetarian dishes! You don't see that often at Japanese restaurants! For our appetizers we got the lobster Rangoon and spicy edamame. Technically the tofu is an app but you would never guess that from the portion size. The edamame were outstanding! They were spicy as expected and were so tasty. We demolished the whole bowl. The Rangoons were also amazing- the chunks of lobster were divine. I myself love lobster and crab Rangoons, so a combo?! Amazing. Both the edamame and lobster Rangoons are can't misses. For our entrees/ mains we got the crispy soy noodles, miss Waldorf roll, sweet potato roll, tofu, and fried rice. The miss Waldorf roll is amazing, and I can not wait to go back and get more sushi. Truly the best sushi I have had in boston. There are other upscale sushi restaurants I have been to that charge a pretty penny but taste like grocery store sushi. Fuji is not one of those- it was truly exceptional sushi. The sweet potato roll was also delicious! I am very picky about my sweet potato rolls and had one that I have dreamt about since I had it in 2022. I have finally found a sweet potato roll that matches my standards. The crispy soy noodles were also amazing! They reminded e of one of my favorite restaurants when I was a kid and it filled me with such joy to eat something with that flavor. The serving size was pretty big too, and they were not shy on the shrimp! Note though, they were a tad oily (I added a little bit of soy sauce to balance it out). The fried rice was also very good and tasted like a good bowl of comfort fried rice. My parents ate it with the tofu and liked it! The only dish I would want some change in is the tofu- it wasn't bad but compared to the other dishes it definitely lacked the flavor punch you get in the rest of the dishes. The sauce was okay with it. After dinner our waitress brought a slice of vanilla crepe cake and ice cream! This was such a nice touch and it was SO good!!!!! It was the first time I ever had crepe cake but I loved it! I'm not sure if they have a dessert menu or not (we weren't asked if we wanted to see one) but I would love to go back and get that cake again! Overall I am beyond happy that I picked this spot for my birthday- I had an amazing experience and amazing food. Will definitely be back!

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    The hype is worth it. I've heard so much about this place and finally decided to try it and I was…read morenot disappointed. There was a huge line outside the restaurant but they gave you menus and took your order in line. Everything was pretty fast and efficient even though they were busy. The inside was bigger than expected, unsure if there's another restaurant connected or just one large area. But we were at bar seats, although it's not a bar just similar seating. They had music going and you can see all the workers vibing, it was good energy to see while eating. The menu isn't large but there is option for cold or hot and spicy. Pick the cold noodles!! They are so good, the soup was good too but the cold noodles are definitely the star of the show. The portion size is great, it was more than I expected and the portion with protein and everything was balanced well. The bowl came with beef, ginger, seaweed and I think tempura. The tempura was a perfect crisp to add into each bite. Unfortunately in the broth it did get pretty soggy.

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    Douzo - sushi - Updated May 2026

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