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

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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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.

    Chopsticks
    Frankie G.

    I ordered a house salad the salad was very fresh and the ginger dressing here is amazing. With the salad I ordered the Douzo specialty roll. The sushi here is very flavorful fresh and tasty. Alba was my waitress and she was very friendly and helpful with any and everything I needed. This is a casual Japanese ambiance and I will be back again. This is a sushi place in Boston I highly recommended.

    Mix of sushi and sashimi
    Tess C.

    I've loved this place for years and I still think it has some of the best sushi in the area. It's consistently fresh, delicious, and reliable every single time. Today, for the first time, I ordered dessert, the Coppa Mascarpone, and it was so incredible I felt compelled to finally write a review. Honestly, it might be the best dessert I've had in Boston. Some of my favorite dishes are the edamame with garlic sauce (I would put that sauce on anything, it's that good), all of the sushi rolls, and I LOVE the dobin mushi soup, which is always comforting and flavorful. This place never disappoints. Highly recommend!

    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!

    Fried Ice Cream
    Tony B.

    6/13/26: I visited Douzo on Saturday afternoon after not going for a while. My favorite lunch Japanese spot in Boston is Oishii because of their lunch menu. However, I must say Douzo's renovation and lunch menu pricing was very nice. The restaurant was not busy and the servers were very attentive. The food quality is excellent and the menu has a mix of modern and traditional dishes. I recommend checking Douzo out as it's one of the top and consistent Japanese spots in Boston

    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.

    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).

    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.

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    3 years ago

    Two words - "crispy rice." Believe me. You will not regret it. It's work going here for that app alone. But the rest is great too!

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    5 years ago

    Bit of a rip off. Over priced. Beware their miso is not made vegan. Clean. Easy to find. Along the Main Street so street parking.

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    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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    Yume Ga Arukara - Spicy hot udon

    Yume Ga Arukara

    4.5(262 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Waterfront, South Boston
    •$$

    On my last day on the East Coast, I was DYING for some Asian food... and I'm so glad I found Yume…read moreGa Arukara! We arrived a little before 5:30 p.m., and we had to wait a few mins. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so there is limited seating. We were seated at the bar, so we got to see the udon being made, which was fun! The service was quick and attentive. I got the spicy hot niku udon and it was delicious. The udon was chewy and the perfect consistency. The beef was thin and tender. Lastly, the spicy broth really brought it all together. If you're a spice lover, I would recommend this item! 10/10 When we wrapped up, there was a long wait. I recommend coming for an early dinner, but the line also looks like it moves fast because they turn tables so quickly.

    Tl;dr Excellent, chewy udon and fantastic flavors, but service staff needs some better training…read more We came on a Wednesday night for two and had no wait, which was a great start. Having been here twice now, getting the spicy cold beef udon and their special tantan udon is definitely the way to go (made the mistake of getting the soup udon the first time). The udon itself goes without saying. It is thick, super chewy, and cooked just to the right softness. The cold beef udon was perfect--the sauce has a great blend of flavors and is portioned correctly. The tantan was an interesting take that is different from typical Chinese tantan flavors, making it unique to their style. The main issue was the service flexibility. I asked for no cilantro on the tantan, and the server said they couldn't accommodate that request because they wanted to serve it the way the chef intended. This was ridiculous considering the cilantro was simply piled right on top rather than blended into a sauce or salsa. In the end, it was just a waste of time having to pick it all out myself. The best part was the table next to us were able to customize their bowl. The noodles and cold beef udon are outstanding, but untrained staff really changed the mood of the night.

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    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House - Wagyu tartare

    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

    4.4(138 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Chinatown

    Exceptional service with high quality meats and no wait on a weekday lunch! Had the pleasure of…read moredining here with a friend today & enjoyed the basic set, which contained meat that tasted better than some premium cuts at other AYCE restaurants. Milk tea on tap, sauce bar with raw pasteurized egg. Salmon and mackerel also included in the unlimited apps menu now, too. Location is compact given it's in Boston Chinatown, but it has what you need! Restrooms have mouth wash and floss tips, which is great post meal. Been to Mikiya in CA, which has a bit more elevated ambiance & feel but the food and quality is the same. Service was phenomenally efficient, respectful, and great! Come hungry, leave happy :)

    It was my first time returning to Mikiya since going for their grand opening about a year or two…read moreago. This time I decided to go for late lunch & experienced no wait time. We got the silver set, which comes with American and Australian wagyu meat options. We opted for this one because it includes the seafood platter, vegetable platter, and choice of one of the following specialty dishes: wagyu tartare with chips, sweet shrimp sashimi, bone marrow, & wagyu nigiri. We decided to each get the wagyu tartare. For broths, we did half sukiyaki and half spicy miso. I think next time I will just get only sukiyaki though because it is so good! We ended up just cooking everything in the sukiyaki broth. The pasteurized eggs are amazing in this broth btw! For all of the AYCE options, you get unlimited drinks + tea, seasonal fruit, ice cream, sauce bar, pasteurized eggs, ground wagyu, wagyu curry, and can order appetizers off their appetizer menu. For appetizers, we ordered seaweed salad, eel nigiri, chicken karaage, & fried shumai. They all tasted as expected, so we were happy about that. I enjoyed the ground wagyu! It was tasty and even tastier after adding in some garlic & chili peppers. Wagyu tartare looked and tasted very fresh. I think if it had some more citrus, it would've been even better. Because raw beef doesn't really have that much of a taste and I think some more lime would complement this well! The seafood platter was awesome. My favorites were the lobster tail, fresh abalone, scallops, and oysters. Amazing! I would say the only thing that I didn't like from my recent visit was the vegetable platter. It had great variety BUT I wasn't have that some of the veggies they gave us were not properly cleaned. Make sure to inspect the vegetables!! The watercress and bok choy still had some dirt on them. But everything else was fine. I always inspect everything before eating (anywhere) but I especially make sure to inspect watercress because it's known to be pretty dirty. For meats, we mainly stuck with the Australian wagyu chuck ribeye! It is my favorite cut from this set. Overall, I'd come back again! I think it's a great place to go for hotpot & is different from your typical Chinese hotpot experience. The silver set is the best to get in my opinion because you get a little bit of everything & to be honest, I don't think you can really taste the difference of the different wagyus (American vs Australian vs Japanese) unless it's being grilled.

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    Somenya - Soba restaurant - Cold spicy beef soba

    Somenya - Soba restaurant

    4.4(202 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Chinatown
    •$$

    This charming little restaurant a few steps down from the sidewalk is a lovely addition to the…read morerestaurant choices in the neighborhood. The decor is bright and cheerful and the room (and restrooms) sparkling clean. The service is quick, gracious and calm. And the food is delicious! I don't care to eat meat, so it was wonderful to have several selections of vegan and pescatarian dishes to choose from. My husband and I enjoyed the soups we chose and want to come back to try the cold noodle dishes.

    Nothing beats a place where they have 12-year-old Asian kids from working. The service here can…read morerange from slow to normal considering that the place itself is not very big. The restaurant focuses mostly on soba or udon noodle dishes with a good selection between hot and cold options. It's not going to be the best udon or soba you've ever had. HOWEVER, I tried the cold ikura & uni cold soba and LOVED it. It's seasonal, so I tried that one out and was extremely surprised about how much I enjoyed the bowl. Not too much soup and the uni didn't completely obliterate when I stirred it up. They do use American wasabi though, and I found it superfluous to the dish and wished it was served on the side. But regardless, despite not having some extremely high quality noodles, the flavor and experience of the bowl itself was super pleasant. I ended up coming back the very next day because I wanted to try their clam soba. The clam soba only comes hot, which is a bit unfortunately because I actually think a cold clam soba with some lemon or yuzu would be phenomenol. I've been seeing recipes for it online so I've been wanting to try it, but their clam soba is a lot more standard and hot. They had a very good amount of clams in it, but I generally like their cold soba better. Still good, but didn't give me that feeling of needing to come back the very next day like I did with the ikura-uni combo. Overall, I'd still come back when I'm in downtown!

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    Yume Ga Arukara - Signature Cold Niku Udon

    Yume Ga Arukara

    4.6(868 reviews)
    3.6 mi•Porter Square
    •$$

    Four words: spicy cold niku udon. The signature is also good!…read more I've been a fan of Yume ever since I found out about it when I went to Tufts for college. It was the Asian-American community's go-to spot for dine-in, take-out, or both! This was back when they had their location in the Lesley University food court too - people would be lining up for 30+ minutes to get a coveted seat at one of their humble seats. I look fondly on when they would yell "perfect" whenever I finished my bowl, praising how I slurped every freshly cut udon noodle and devoured every ounce of broth or crispy tempura bit they put in there. The new location is just a few stores down, still in/out of the Lesley University mall area. It has a nice ambiance and feels less cramped. While I miss the "perfect" yelling, the flavor still tastes just as good even if it's gotten an insane amount of hype since then. Would highly recommend ordering takeout if you're in a rush - they do it very efficiently, both at the original Cambridge location and the new Seaport location too. I'm so happy for all of their success!

    On Thursday around 2:30pm, we came and got greeted and seated quickly (no line!)…read more Just to preface, I know they're best known for their cold udon, but fall is starting and I really wanted to have broth! So, I ordered the spicy hot Niki udon and my bf ordered the hot Niki udon. The spicy one was good. I know the bowl looks red and scary but I promise it's not actually that spicy- just enough for a little kick. Broth was flavorful and has good balance of savory/spicey/just a bit of sweetness. However, my bf's non-spicy wasn't as good. The broth was weirdly a little too sweet? It also kinda reminds me of a curry broth which we weren't expecting. He wasn't happy with his broth and preferred my spicy broth. Besides the broth, the actual items in the soup were delicious. The noodles are very thick, slightly bouncy (but not as bouncy as I prefer) and taste fresh. They give you a good portion of beef which is tender. There are probably like 2 tbsp of green onions which was amazing bc I love green onion! And the green onions weren't spicy, just fresh. I think what really leveled the bowl up was the pieces of tempura which added a nice texture. I actually finished my whole bowl and didn't need a takeout container which rarely happens. So each bowl is enough for like one serving (do not share!). There is an open kitchen type situation so I could kind of peak over the counter and see the chefs. They played music on a volume louder than average, but there were good songs. Overall, I would not recommend the hot Niki udon but the spicy Niki udon is great. I do want to try their infamous cold udon which is broth-less. Service was quick and staff were very nice.

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    Yume Ga Arukara - Interior seating

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