It's Christmas Day and we were tasked with bringing Sushi to the family gathering at 5pm. Our usual…read morego-to spot, Super Fusion in Watertown, was on a "break" and reopening at 5pm. This prompted us to look for alternatives...Fins in Waltham was open and taking orders and allowed us to get the Sushi on time. We tried it. We ordered the large boat raw and maki raw. $160 worth of sushi. The order was prepared quickly for pick up. There is a bunch of off street parking. The restaurant has about 8 various sized tables in side and a bar that seats probably another 6 or 7. The place looks clean and modern. The lone worker was pleasant and friendly. The order was correct and packaged well. Compared to Super Fusion in Watertown: 1. We usually order the party platter from Super Fusion as well, but it does cost like $20-$30 more at Super Fusion. However, they do give you more sushi...but no miso soup included anymore. 2. The family agrees that Super Fusion tastes better. I also noticed the sashimi was larger from Super Fusion. 3. One family member spat out a small piece of bone in their sushi from Fin's. This never happened at the other place, and we've gone to them for many years. 4. Fin's is more generous with providing enough wasabi and soy sauce when we asked for extra. 5. Fin's looks a lot more modern and fancy...they are in fact a newer establishment in the area. The free off street parking matters as well, as you only get street meters for Super Fusion. While we're glad to give a new place a try, and the sushi is not bad, we think Super Fusion is better. My kid and her friends frequently go to Fin's due to convenience and thats perfectly fine. I hope they stay around for a long time, as having options and competition is good. I'm thankful they were open and taking orders on Christmas Day, and I was served with a smile. Thank you!

A great local sushi shop. As a bonus they have parking spots out front. It was a rainy Sunday…read morenight and that was a welcome change from the other restaurants in the area. The sashimi and rolls were very fresh. Our daughter got the grilled steak teriyaki. The meat was tender with a nice grilled taste and it came with a lot of perfectly cooked vegetables. Miso soup is solid here.

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner and we really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the…read morestaff were very nice. The sushi tasted fresh and the tofu was very good. It had a consistency of a foster marshmallow, crispy on the outside and softer on the inside. It was great. I definitely want to go back to try more of their menu items.

One of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. Sashimi melts in your mouth and sushi rice were…read morewarm. Saki were filled to the top and waitress were very attentive. Will definitely come again!

This is an okay ramen spot, but there really isn't much that sets it apart. The menu is pretty…read morelimited, and aside from the unique shaved steak bowl, there's not a whole lot to offer. The steak was decent but a bit chewy, though the flavor itself was solid and well-seasoned. It's an interesting concept and worth trying once if you're curious, but it's not something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, not bad, just nothing that really stands out or pulls you back for a repeat visit.

Ordered take out from Hakata and got their curry chicken Don and spicy tonkotsu. Tonkotsu had good…read morespicy level but it was on the saltier side. I do recommend others to try the curry chicken Don. It was nice, crispy and had amount of sauce.

A variety of dishes that need work, but overall made for a good experience…read more The agedashi tofu was decent, if sometimes the batter was a bit thick. The sashimi salad was a bit of a miss, as there were only four slices of fish, and then some iceberg lettuce (!) that was underwhelming for the price paid. The beef negima, beef rolls, were decent, though sometimes the beef was a bit tough. The mains were a hit and miss; the tofu soondubu was the better of the two, with tofu that retained its heat well, nicely diced vegetables in the interior, and a decent flavoring in the hot soup. The rice was a good texture. The Nabe Yaki Udon had a soup that I didn't find super compelling; it seemed a bit artificial, but not enough complexity at the same time).

Cute family owned restaurant with one sushi chef and one Korean food chef, and I think the owner is…read morethe waitress. We just got sushi rather than the Korean food. Crab rangoons were not great (tasted like frozen Sysco food), and not a fan of the salmon skin roll (too salty). But the mango salad with salmon was great, and so were the other specialty rolls (pink lady, and another one with salmon and eel sauce).

Fantastic food in a hidden, non-descript strip mall off the highway off-ramp in Waltham, Umi…read moreprovides as close to fine dining food quality as you can get. I ordered two rolls, the new rainbow roll and the new tiger roll as well as a tako nigiri. The new tiger roll is now one of my favorite sushi rolls ever. A harmonious combination of flavors between the sweet mango, the fatty tuna, the crunch of the asparagus and the earthiness of a thin slice of truffle makes this roll an experience to remember. Fast and friendly service and white tablecloth ambiance makes this a place to come back to while in town. I did two nights in a row

Went on a date here last night. Overall non good and would not recommend to anyone who knows sushi…read moreand tempura style. 1. Walked in and host, etc do not acknowledge me so had to find the person I was meeting around the corner. No, hey I believe your person over there. 2. Ordered hot saki - terrible! Had one sip. 3. Ordered salmon maki roll - cut and wrapped poorly. 4. Ordered, yellowtail maki roll - cut and wrapped pooly 5. Tempura app came out - shrimp was battered up and oily that one couldnt taste shrimp - both shrimp i had to remove the dough which took up half my plate - the waiter saw this and didnt ask anything. The onion and other veggies looked like onion rings and made at a place like a diner. 6. Two stars only because the venue was mostly empty (which is a sign the place probably sucks and its in business just because company lunches around the area; and that we got a semi-private area to sit. Waltham doesnt have great sushi venues, but this wont I would avoid - not worth effort, money, ambience, or experience. Not recommended.

One of the better sushi lunches I have had in a long, long time. Quality product and done in a way…read morethat respects the customer and the fish...! Seared lunch special was exceptional. Example: The roll uses cut fish not mush! So much more pleasant and enjoyable to eat. The flavors also combined for a well balanced experience. Can't wait to go back for dinner next time I am in the area.

A great Fuji location on Walnut Street with a few other restaurants around the block. I came here…read morefor lunch on the weekend and was able to get their Seared Special Lunch that's comes with some nirigi, secret to success roll, and miso soup & salad. We also got calamari as an appetizer, which was crunchy, but lacked a bit in flavor. The secret to success roll includes spicy tuna and mango topped with seared salmon, jalapeno, and unagi sauce. Everything tasted fresh and it was a filling lunch. The service at Fuji was great as they refilled our waters and checked in with our group. It's a great place to dine in or takeout for quality sushi.

Great ramen spot, but honestly the signature ramen is the only thing worth getting and it's…read moreextremely delicious. Make sure to add the egg and spice. The egg is perfectly cooked and the spice level adds a ton of depth without overpowering the broth. The flavor is rich, balanced, and exactly what you want from a great bowl of ramen. The katsu is crispy and well done, and the sauce drizzle ties everything together nicely without making it too heavy. If you come here, keep it simple and stick to the signature ramen with the right add-ons then you won't be disappointed.

Solid ramen chain. Happy to see this location in Waltham…read more The inside is spacious, and seating doesn't feel as crammed compared to the Cambridge location. Service is friendly. There is limited 2-hour or 1-hour street parking right outside.

My sweet lady brought home dinner for me from sushico!…read more Spicy tiger roll - smacks, has the hot oil crunchy garlic drizzled on top. Chutoro tuna w/ chives - clean and simple showcasing the Chutoro overall. Otoro nigiri - texturally had a bit of like tendon type chew in the pieces I had, which i didn't expect from Otoro. Otoro is usually my favorite! Will have to eat at the restaurant with her next time.

SushiCo is now one of my new favorite sushi spots! I'll be honest, the sushi restaurants in Boston…read more& in areas surrounding aren't that good BUT SushiCo is pretty top notch. Came here for dinner the other day with a friend & we did walk-in. We were able to get seated at the bar immediately. Though the restaurant was essentially empty at the time & there looked like many tables available, I guess they block them off for reservations only? Ended up being a full house by the time we finished our meal! There were so many unique options to choose from but we ended up getting the following: -tuna tacos -6 nigiris (2 otoro, 2 yellowtail, & 2 black bass) -phoenix roll -southside roll -lychee martini -"I trust the nanny" drink Take out order (after our meal): -nor'easter roll -spicy tiger roll -chutoro tuna w/ chives roll -4 otoro nigiris The fish tasted super fresh! Rolls were all very flavorful too! All of the rolls we ordered all had hints of spice & microgreens, which normally I wouldn't care for in my rolls but they managed to make it work well! My favorites from the dinner were the otoro nigiri & the phoenix roll! I love otoro & I love a torched salmon moment hehe, so though I enjoyed everything we ordered, those two were my personal favorites. I wish I had known about SushiCo sooner but I'm happy I was able to visit! Will definitely be back again for more sushi... much better than many of the "high-end" sushi restaurants in Boston (i.e. O ya, Oishii, Zuma, etc) in my opinion! Prices are higher than your typical neighborhood sushi joint BUT the quality is amazing & worth the coin! Parking: street parking

Fresh fish and service. Always crowded…read more Discounted lunch. Servers are very nice and efficient.

High quality sushi spot serving great fish in a welcoming setting…read more Foods: I've ordered pick up a number of times and the Sushi for 2 Combo has been such a treat and consistently good. All of the rolls and nigiri are prepared very well and the unique fish flavors really come through. Service: The front of house is always super pleasant and the speed of the kitchen staff astound me. I ordered pickup around early dinner and they had my order ready in almost 10 minutes. Not only was the dining area filled seated there were piles of pickup orders beside mine. Atmosphere: The interior is super clean with pleasant light wood furnishing and the chefs station could be watched from all tables.

I was looking for sushi for pick-up in the area and stumbled on this humble restaurant. We ordered…read morethe Special for Two and the quality of the food is definitely gonna lure us back here. Food: Everything in the platter we ordered was high quality and highlighted the unique tastes of the fish. Even the simple rolls like the yellowtail and the california carried their weight and really revealed how good they can be with a little extra care. Atmosphere: I can't say too much because I didn't dine in, but the decor was simple and inviting. Service: The staff that greeted me did so with a smile and the short exchange was as pleasant as can be. To top it off, the sushi chef was clearly enjoying his work and was doing it all with a smile as well.

Though it truly hurts my soul to do, it seems it's time for a posthumous review of what I believe…read morewas the best sushi restaurant in the United States, Shogun Sushi of West Newton. You always remember your first, and while Shogun doesn't have the distinction of being the first piece of sushi I ever tried, it is the first sushi restaurant I was taken to when I asked my parents for more. I couldn't have known how lucky I was at the time. It's simple, friendly interior. The comfort of its space, small without being cramped, cozy without being claustrophobic. Years later, when I visited Japan for the first time, I would realize that it was simply authentically Japanese. And the sushi! I've been to Japan, I live in California, but to this day it is the standard to which I judge every piece of sushi I eat. The fish was always fresh and flavorful, the rice perfectly seasoned, and they had bar none the best spicy mayo I have ever tasted. Seriously, the spicy scallop gunkan was the greatest thing I have ever had the pleasure to eat. If you never ordered the spicy tuna salad appetizer, I am so sorry you missed out. This brings us to the real heart of Shogun for me: Ito-San. Jiro may dream of sushi, but I dream of Ito-san's sushi. From the first moment I stepped in the door in the mid 90's to the last time I was able to stop by in 2023, Ito was there. The incredible kindness he showed me for nearly 3 decades of my life is not to be undersold. As he watched me go through countless milestones in my own life, he also shared his and his families own. Even if his sushi was lousy he would have still been one of my favorite people on this planet. But of course, his sushi was top class. This is starting to feel like a eulogy, and as far as I know no one has died. But something has been lost. Perhaps to you it was just a restaurant. But to me, Shogun Sushi was a revelation, and an institution, and a place of intense nostalgia. Knowing I can never go back is deeply saddening. At the same time, I sincerely wish Ito-San and the rest of the staff a well earned retirement. If any of you are reading this, I hope you know that every time I eat sushi I will be thinking of your restaurant, and everything it meant to me.