Made a whim decision while in Boston to grab dinner here with coworkers. I usually spend a lot of time reviewing/researching restaurants, but this was a spur of the moment decision...and immediately upon arriving to the restaurant, I knew it was a solid choice. Although we all claimed we weren't "that hungry", we had a variety of items. Between the three of us, we shared: Appetizers Yellowtail Usuzukuri - this was spectacular. Softshell Crab Tempura - delicious as well. Sushi Rolls Douro Special Roll - the crunch in the middle was a wonderful surprise! Sweet Miso Yellowtail Roll - spicy mayo was the perfect sauce on this Sumo Roll - KEY LIME TEMPURA CRUMBS, YES. Backbay Roll - As the newest to the sushi world, this one may have been my favorite...loved the fresh veggies! Dessert Banana Brûlée - just as good as it looks Coppa Pistachio - the star of the show (although the banana was a close second!) Mango Sorbet - sorbet consistency, but tasted just as if they had puréed a mango (not a complaint, I'm just not someone who gets really into mango flavored things) Drinks Sake - hot (co-worker seemed to enjoy!) Douro & Tonic - listed on their website but not the printed menu, they were still able to make this for me. It was beautiful and delicious! Lychee Tini - these were so good we had several. Overall, service was prompt and friendly, food was delivered timely but slowly enough we didn't feel rushed to finish what we had before it, and the ambience was lovely. Highly recommend! read more

This place was packed on a Friday evening, so I definitely recommend making a reservation before stopping by. It's been awhile since I tried a sushi place in Boston, so I was excited about getting an opportunity to try Duozo. This restaurant is really nice, well decorated, and feels high scale. The servers and wait staff are very kind and accommodating, and even made sure to ask if we have any food allergies before placing our orders. The menu itself is huge and perfect for someone that doesn't know what they want - they include pictures of every menu item, which definitely helps the process. I ordered a lychee-tini cocktail to start, which was very pricey (especially given the size) but tasty. My table also ordered the tempura soft shell crab, which I had never heard of before, but was very glad we tried it because it was incredible! The tempura was super fresh and the batter was perfectly crispy, yet soft. For main dishes, I tried their Mt. Fuji special roll and Chefs special sushi. The Mt. Fuji roll was insanely stacked with fresh fish and other delicious toppings - it was really difficult to eat given the size, but if you don't mind a bit of a mess I'd recommend it! The chefs selection of sushi was also great if you want to try a bit of everything. There was a variety of simple dishes and more complex pieces of sushi that I've never tried before. We only didn't like one piece of sushi.. not sure what fish it was, but it was almost impossible to bite through. Still, we really enjoyed our experience here and although it is very pricey, it's worth it for the overall quality of food and atmosphere. read more

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Very good experience! Ordered a variety of sushi to split with a group, all of it was very fresh. Restaurant has a chill atmosphere. All for a great price too! read more

Douzo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

No, no, no. The sushi served here is either legitimately bad or simply passable, so I don't understand the glowing reviews of this place. We got the Tasty and Crazy rolls, mackerel sashimi, Yellowtail Usuzukuri, steamed gyoza, and Miso yaki. Only the Miso yaki and Yellowtail Usuzukuri were good - everything else lacked flavor, was poorly assembled, cold, and soggy. The gyoza was soggy/chewy and cold, the mackerel was the driest fish I've ever eaten and it seemed like it had been frozen and thawed multiple times, and both rolls were falling apart with huge, messy pieces. You can find better food almost anywhere... do not bother going here. They have a bunch of accolades hanging in the entryway from 2010, but I'm guessing things have changed dramatically since then. read more

Douzo - Mackerel sashimi - soooo dry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I placed a grubhub order for crispy rice with spicy tuna (good crisp, not much favor otherwise or heat despite the jalapeño), torch roll (way too much avocado that overpowered the flavor of the seared fish, fish by itself was good), rainbow roll (advertised as having cooked shrimp but there was no shrimp on my roll and it was only crab inside. The shrimp was the only reason I ordered that roll. Yellowtail on it was chewy), Alaska roll (poor quality salmon had skin membrane still on and was chewy), and torched salmon (got halfway into one of the balls and couldn't keep eating it. Crab was too mayo-y and just really unappealing). The only reason this place even got more than 1 star is because their to-go setup is really thoughtful and everything is individually prepackaged with low sodium soy sauce, a very tasty after-dinner mint, soy sauce tray, chopsticks and napkin) AND the tuna on my rainbow roll had great coloring and was of good quality, unfortunately I wish I could say the same for the salmon and yellowtail. If I was to order again, I would stick to a tuna nigiri and maybe try a roll that actually comes with shrimp as advertised. read more

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THE BEST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD IN BOSTON! This place is not only open until 11:30, but they are so accommodating and make birthdays really special. The quality of EVERYTHING was so ridiculously fresh and outstanding, I'm a really big foodie and was blown away. Being in the industry for a decade, I was impressed with the service and how fast everything came out. When it comes to Japanese food, I think of myself of a connoisseur and I just can't believe how every bite just kept getting better and better. The soft shell crab tempura was cooked perfectly and the hamachi collar was melt in your mouth. This place is seriously a stop you need to make! read more

Everything I had for dinner here was excellent! I loved the corn, crispy spicy tuna rice, hamachi jalapeño roll, phoenix roll, rainbow roll, and scallops. Servers were very attentive and the atmosphere was wonderful. I'm only visiting Boston but if I lived here, I'd be visiting all the time! read more

Relatively good Japanese restaurant and price seems to be on the low end. I like it and definitely would come back for more. See pictures for good dishes. read more

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4.5 stars. An incredible solo dinner for me when I was traveling through Boston. Not only was the food outstanding with several extremely memorable dishes but my server, Leroy, was the best and made me feel comfortable and offered great suggestions and was perfectly attentive and friendly without hovering or over-doing it. Overall my favorite dishes were all the raw "bites" section of the menu. Everything I ate was excellent or better than excellent! Yellowtail Usuzukuri- get this! Perfect balance of flavors, bright and slightly sweet/citrus XO Toro - ordered raw (seared also an option). Pricy but I'd order it again in a heartbeat! Buttery, substantial portion pleasantly salty from the caviar. A wonderful treat! Wagyu Carpaccio - so tasty in a ponzu sauce! While this was incredibly tasty there were a few bites not as melt in your mouth tender as it should have been. I would order again but not a must have. Soft shell crab tempura- this was very good but not as earth shattering as everything else I had. While this is a more affordable and filling option, I'll skip next time to save room for other more unique dishes. Uni Shots - WOW! Perhaps the standout/favorite dish of the night and a perfect way to end the meal! If you are tempted or curious to try uni (sea urchin) don't shy away from this! I was worried it might be too fishy or not have a nice mouthfeel /texture with the quail egg, but it was incredible and rich and a balance of savory and sweet. Leroy explained that they had Japanese uni freshly in - which is not usually available (the standard menu item is Maine uni) so since I was alone he suggested upgrading one of the 2 shots to the Japanese uni so I could have one of each and compare! If I never tried the Japanese, I would have been so content with the Maine but if possible, the Japanese was even creamier! I had an incredible dinner and hope to have the chance to come back again when I'm in Boston - either alone for another feast just for me, or for a memorable meal with others who love and appreciate great quality, thoughtful food. read more

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Good lunch spot for sushi and Japanese food near Copley. Got the Backbay roll, toro jalapeño roll and rainbow rolls along with the pork gyozas. The gyozas were amazing and perfectly cooked. Of the rolls, the rainbow roll was the best. The remaining two were Aok. Service was good. read more

Douzo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This cozy place has amazing food and friendly service. Lots of choices on the menu- sushi, rolls, teriyaki dishes, and noodle bowls. They even have Orion beer, which is really hard to find in the USA. Upscale casual, great place for a date night or out w/ friends. read more

Douzo - Orion beer from Okinawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love this place for sushi. We ended up getting a couple of rolls and they are always delicious. The spicy avalanche roll was my favorite. For dessert I really recommend the banana brûlée -- it was the perfect way to finish off a meal! read more

Douzo - Banana Brulee - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was visiting Boston and decided to have dinner at Douzo. The bar area is nicely decorated and dining tables are somewhat close to each other but it is not too bad. Started with mushroom soup which looked very good but was too salty for me. Soft shell crab was excellent for $15. I would say definitely try it. Chef's selection sushi was good but for the price, I would have expected better sushi rice. It felt a bit sticky. The tasty roll was very good but I felt the portion was on the small side for $20. Overall I would recommend you try this restaurant read more

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Happened upon Douzo for a family holiday lunch. Overall, we enjoyed it, the service was great, nice ambience, very welcoming. But...probably you shouldn't order an old fashioned at a Japanese restaurant, because it was underwhelming, although the sake I ordered with lunch was very good. The others enjoyed their speciality cocktails. The gyoza, which we all thought were tasty, needed a dipping sauce that wasn't just soy. We ordered a plethora of maki rolls, all very good, but the waygu carpaccio was brown! A first in my experience, and pretty expensive. We were having a very nice day, or I would have returned it. We all would come back, but for the things I mentioned. Whip up a worthy dipping sauce, and don't serve brown 'raw' beef, and you're golden, Douzo. read more

Sushi quality, presentation and taste were exceptional. Service was attentive with great recommendations. I was under whelmed by the options unfortunately. Nothing out of the ordinary. When I go for high end sushi I'm looking for something to send me over the moon. Something that I can't get at my local place. Don't get me wrong the food was top notch and I appreciate the quality but that let me tell you what I had last night was not in the menu. Try the flaming toro it was velvety, nice on the palate, rich and sauce was amazing. Great harmony between the toro and sauce. read more

Douzo - Flaming toro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing restaurant! Quality food, service, and ambiance. My party and I dined in on a Monday night in a nice booth. Our server was wonderful and frequently attended to our needs. We ordered a variety of items-- sushi platters, agedashi tofu, edamame (not pictured), mushroom yaki and sweet potato rolls. Food ratings below! Mushroom Yaki 10/10 - PHENOMENAL. the teriyaki sauce along with the seasoned and sautéed mushrooms make a perfect combination. Agedashi tofu 7/10 - Solid! Good flavor and a lot of sauce. What you'd expect from an agedashi tofu dish. Sweet potato rolls 8/10 - Very good! Perfect sweet potato to rice ratio. Sushi platter 9/10 - Amazing! Wide variety of sushi, lots of effort went into all of them. Very enjoyable. Edamame 10/10 - rated a 10 simply for the fact that it was great edamame with a nice spicy sauce on it. Overall wonderful restaurant, great fine dining japanese with a great ambiance. Has a wide variety of vegan options-- I want to try them all! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a high end asian place in Boston. read more

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First time here with both my boyfriend & best friend. Inside was trendy & chic. It was clean. We were seated not too close to others. Hand sanitizers were available in multiple spots. Clean bathroom. Drinks were delicious, not too strong, but flavorful. We got the cold brew martini, yuzu sour(?), & lychee martini. Food was fresh, high quality, & tasted divine (see pictures with labels below)! Not one complaint or improvement on any of the items we ordered. The only one we didn't get a photo of is the xo toro on fire which was a beautiful presentation. It also came out in a timely manner. Dessert was on the house & was fabulous! We got the banana brûlée & chocolate molten lava cake. Staff was welcoming, kind, & amazing from when you when you walk in to the moment you walk out. Shout out to our waiter, Alex, for the great recommendations & being patient with us! Our tables were constantly cleaned & drinks were constantly refilled. Also - parking garage was conveniently close & only costed $10 (evening special) which is nice for Boston area! read more

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Came back here again and tried their sushi. To be honest, their sushi is ordinary and I wouldn't want to order again for the price. The scallop yaki was pretty good though. Texture is good and flavor is good. I feel their non-sushi food tastes good in general. The dining experience goes down though. They used to have fancy chopsticks and now just ordinary ones. read more

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This was the first place I ate at after arriving in Boston and it did not disappoint. Though the price was a bit more expensive than typical sushi places, the freshness of their ingredients makes the dishes worth it. Their service was top-notch - pouring soy sauce for us, explaining the fish, and had flower-shaped wasabi! Sumo roll 10/10 - I would definitely order this again. The salmon on top complimented well with the sweet, fresh crab on the inside. Tasty roll 9/10 - The tasty roll lived up to its name. It's a vibrant roll with a different piece of fish on top of each roll. So if you want to try different fish in your sushi roll, I would recommend this one. Douzo Chefs Selection Sashimi 9/10 - The fish was amazing and so fresh. Each slice had a beautiful vibrant color and was tender, yet had a firmness (kinda springy). The fish eggs were especially yummy and was more flavorful than your standard fish eggs. read more

Douzo - Tasty Roll (bottom), Sumo Roll (top) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food here was fantastic - shishito peppers came with a tangy, spicy sauce that paired perfectly. Gyozo were soft and packed with seafood/veggies. And the sushi...oh the sushi. My only regret is that I only got to try two of the rolls on this visit. They were both delicious, with fresh ingredients, lots of flavor, and great texture. The crunchy roll blew me away, I definitely recommend it. Service was great, very attentive staff. The prices aren't cheap, but you'll get what you pay for in great service and quality food. read more

Douzo - Crunchy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had high expectations of this place through co-workers, friends, and general recommendations. Everything was good but nothing was blow your socks off good. Chef and Shrimp Nigiri 4/5 Edamame 4/5 Hamachi Collar 4/5 (My favorite) Tuna Tataki 3/5 Fried Calamari 4/5 Octopus Ceviche 3/5 Torched Toro 4/5 I don't rate service, location, atmosphere or any of that stuff. It's two simple questions, is the food good and when would you come back if it's that good. read more

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Uni - they had it and it was all I wanted. I went to Crudo the previous night and was thoroughly disappointed as they were out for the day. The hunt was on for uni before the end of my trip and I found it here. Surprisingly, I was at the Gucci store the day before and didn't realize they were right across the street. Anyways, the menu features uni twice - one priced at $8.50 and the other at $10.50. Option to add quail egg is available for $1. The only type they had for the day was the Japanese uni - $20 for nigiri and $26 for sashimi. Not bad but more than whatever the other type is for the ones listed in the menu. 3 orders later, I'm satisfied and happy. In and out within 30 minutes with time left to run across the street to do some more shopping. Serve time wasn't the fastest but my waitress was nice and efficient. I'm low maintenance so that sufficed. read more

Douzo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Met a friend here for lunch when I was visiting Boston. Overall atmosphere was nice and hostess was very kind. The interior design was beautiful and they played "trendy" music. We got the Lunch Bento Special: -Chicken Katsu with sweet potato maki -Salmon Teriyaki with spicy tuna maki Both were tasty and I definitely recommend! The only thing I took stars off for were: -Tables were pretty tight and very close, so you could hear the next tables conversation and it was hard to get into the inner seat. - Wait staff was a bit off read more

Douzo - inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decent atmosphere , okay sushi. Noodle seafood soup lacked flavor Stopped on the way to airport , wouldn't go back, I'd try another place read more

Probably some of the best sushi I've had! Anytime I'm in Boston, which is about 3 times a year, I eat here. The place is easy to get to and just beautiful inside. The service has always been so friendly and I've never waited long. The quality of the fresh seafood and veggies is second to none and always amazingly displayed on arrival. I do enjoy sitting right in front of the sushi bar to watch the masters at work. Something so calming about watching professionals at their trade. The taste is always incredible and easily some of the best tasting sushi I've eaten. read more

The restaurant has a modern and upscale atmosphere. The menu is nicely laid out with plenty of photos for those of us who enjoy visuals. The menu selection was pretty good. I like that they offer a variety of soups. The wait staff was accommodating and timely. The hostess was meh. My party and I were surprised she didn't bother to say thanks and bye to us when we departed even though she was not preoccupied. It's maybe a small thing but I think it's kind of rude and is a pet peeve of mine when people don't do their jobs. The food itself was ok but seemed a bit pricey for what we got. I think the quantity of food was filling but the quality could be better for the price. However, it doesn't take a business degree to understand they're in prime real estate so their pricing reflects accordingly. Overall the experience was satisfactory so I'd be willing to come back and try other dishes. Maybe there are others menu items that would've been better?... read more

Douzo - Selection Bento Lunch Special X2 one with salmon and sweet yam roll and one with spicy tuna took and beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This restaurant is a great place for a date night. The ambiance is very nice and our server was so nice to us. Started off with the tuna tataki and it was delicious and very enjoyable. The tanginess and savoriness from the ponzu sauce paired very well with the tuna. For sushi, we got the tiger roll and some other roll too but I forgot what it's called. The sushi rolls were honestly just okay. Nothing really stood out to me. For entrees, I ordered the Uni Lobster tail and the rack of lambs. The uni lobster was good but the uni tasted weird warm. The rack of lambs were soo good. The sauce and the Chinese broccoli underneath it really complimented the lamb. The server also noticed that my birthday just passed so she brought out a chocolate cake for me which was extremely sweet. read more

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I've been eating here since they opened. In fact, I loved the Torched Toro Jalapeño special so much I begged them to make it permanent. Delivery was well-packaged and the Mai Tai to go quite tasty. My issue is that Duozo's prices, particularly for takeout/delivery are sky high. For $75.16 I got a Mai tai, spicy edamame, toro torch roll and a spicy tuna roll. Granted DoorDash charges a markup but it's not a value despite the very consistent, tasty food. read more

Douzo - Mai Tai, spicy Edamame, Toro Torch jalapeño roll, Spicy Tuna Roll $75 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here on Saturday with a friend who is new to the city. She said it was the best sushi she's had since she got here. The sushi is very good but the menu selection is what really sets this restaurant aside. We all know Boston restaurants loveee small plates and Douzo offers a good selection of both without an overwhelming number of options. The menu also has tastefully included pictures of the items. There are appetizers small plates, rolls and entrees; a little something for everyone. I got the Secret Garden Drink, edamame and the snow mountain roll. It you like gin, I would highly suggest the Secret Garden. It isnt too strong and it isnt too sweet. The edamame are good; we got the spicy sauce on the side and it was garlicy and HOT but so yummy. The snow mountain was really good too. The tempura was crispy and the crab was fresh. Highly recommend for an occasion a little more than just a casual dinner. read more

Douzo - Edamame, Snow Mountain Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great location, very close to Copley. Wonderful sushi spot with some unique offerings...XO Toro (basically on fire at your table), octopus ceviche, tuna tataki are all awesome. Also offer some unique appetizers and rolls worth a visit. read more

One of my go-to sushi restaurant in Boston! Every time I visit, everything is just amazing... from the food to service and the ambiance. They have a full extensive menu that will meet all your sushi cravings. read more

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Love this spot! Great selection of sushi and fantastic drinks/beers. Cozy date night spot to take the significant other or to simply catch up with a friend. If you're anything like me, you're a big edamame guy - pro tip, get the spicy sauce on the edamame. Fire! Swim on down the Douzo soon. read more

Douzo - Spicy Salmon Roll, Tuna Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Torch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 The food at Douzo was absolutely exquisite! Gyoza (Pan fried)- They were delicious; Not any different than other gyoza I have had. King Salmon Caviar- The combination of the salmon and the mango worked so harmoniously. The caviar was good, but nothing outrageous. Edamame (Spicy garlic sauce)- The spicy garlic sauce was SOOO good. I highly recommend it! Douzo Special Roll- Delicious! A definite must have! Mt Fuji Roll- This was a very unique tasting roll. I loved the lobster katsu!!! Wagyu Beef skewer- Honestly, this was so tender and amazing. It is one skewer and comes with a grilled cherry tomato and grilled pineapple Rack of lamb - This stole the show for me!!! The most tender lamb with a delicate pesto sauce. The broccolini was also amazing. Mango Sorbet- It was good; nothing extravagant. Coppa Mascarpone - This was an absolutely delectable desert! The mascarpone and the chocolate curls ...yum! Secret Garden- Absolutely delicious! It is presented very nicely as well. It was a well balanced cocktail. Starry Night- I actually was not a fan of this drink at all; It was far too sweet for my liking. Soto Sake- I actually tasted more pear in this than apple or lime zest, but was definitely worth the try. read more

This restaurant is located right in the heart of Back Bay so it will be hard to find street parking, but fear not there is a parking garage right next door AND another one across the street. $10 on a weeknight Inside is really cute. I went for Valentine's day and it was super decorative. Service was friendly and fast. The only critique we had for dinner was that the gyozas could have had more time being pan fried, but other than that everything was great. Our water was never empty, and there were never empty dishes on our table for more than 30 seconds! Once we left they even gave me a pink rose to go home with. Love this restaurant! Will definitely be back. read more

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I've never been at the restaurant, only gotten to-go from here. However, it is one of my favorite sushi places in Boston.

Excellent FOOD, Excellent Customer Service and Amazing Ambience !! Two thumbs UP, love the taste, quantity, service size is perfect. Price is very reasonable for a downtown restaurant, owner is very friendly I was just visiting Boston and my very good friend took me to this spot and I felt like I'm dining at my local favorite spot in San Francisco, they knew my friend very well, they knew what she her regular favorite dish which for me is very amazing, they show they care for their customers. Highly Recommended Yelper ;-) read more

Came here for a business lunch on Friday. Easy to reserve and good social distancing. Missed the sushi here for sure (pre covid this was a popular business lunch spot for us). I had the chef selection for nigiri and the fish was just so incredibly fresh. Also had the hamachi collar bone and Shishito peppers and they were all up to the standard. My colleagues had the sashimi chef selection and loved it. read more

Douzo - Douzo Chefs Selection Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Holy smokes! The yummyness here is not to be missed!! Do yourself a favor, and book a table right now! We celebrated my oldest son's birthday with a special lunch here, and they could not have done more to be accommodating! They gave us a corner table (as requested), brought him a special dessert, made recommendations for some of the specials (the wagyu stone was expensive but exceptional) and pretty much just made the meal amazing in every way! The crispy rice with spicy scallop was so good we ordered it twice-- and truly, in everything all six of us ordered, nothing went amiss. It was all amazing! It isn't inexpensive; but if you're up for it, this will be a delicious, memorable and very special meal indeed! read more

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Over all, I thought the food was good. I got chicken katsu and I thought it was well fried. However, it was a very large portion so it was very hard to finish. I got tired of the taste halfway in. The dessert was really good. My only big complaint is that the service is so slow. It took us 40 minutes and multiple servers for someone to take our order. read more

Douzo - Chicken Katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The appetizers were DELICIOUS. Eating a piece of that wagyu was a euphoric experience that everyone should splurge on at least once in their life. The fatty tuna was also delicious but the wagyu had me flying back to Boston just to taste it again. The nigiri, however, was not up to par. You could taste more rice than fish (not a good sign). read more

Douzo - A5 Wagyu Beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts