First time here and it was great! We did the AYCE all-you-can-eat on a Monday (they only do it…read moreMonday and Tuesdays) - got there around 7:30p and even though it was very full, we got seated quickly with a table for 3. It's $50 for the regular AYCE or $80 for the Premium AYCE. We opted for the former, and it was plenty great. We have done lots of AYCE sushi and I will say this is the BEST of them - I think it's because it's the same grade sushi as they would normally do Ala carte on other nights. The $50 menu had plenty of sashimi and regular nigiri (sushi with rice) options and some Thai too. We had mostly the sashimi Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Octopus, a few rolls, some edamame, gyoza, shumai. My favorites were the salmon, as the cuts were large, thick and amazing silky, and the gyoza, as it was perfectly crispy. The Pad Thai was bit way too sweet for my taste - a skip for me next time. The decor is very nice - reminded me of a dive Tokyo bar. Service was quick and very attentive. We will be back!

The AYCE review! So…read moreit's April 2026 and right now Maguro is still running this all you can eat menu on Monday and Tuesday. You have a choice between a standard menu of items for $40 or a premium menu (includes standard) for $80. The $40 AYCE menu is pretty awesome. Alot of sushi and Thai options. Good selection of nigiri or sashimi. The basics of salmon, tuna, shrimp and all of your standard sushi options. Also includes various sushi rolls. You can get appetizers like gyoza and edamame even. . This menu also has Thai dishes like pad thai Of course had to try the premium which includes Otoro, uni and wagyu as the highlights. There are some upgraded appetizers and rolls also in this menu. Unfortunately, but understandably, uni is limited to 4 per person. No limits on the other items. The otoro and uni were excellent. Same for the wagyu and salmon. Mixed in some pieces of sweet shrimp, scallop, lean tuna and more just to round out the meal. I ate 40 pieces of sushi. Which more or less is $2.50 per piece after including a tip and tax. Was it worth it? I can probably say the for $80 you can get a ton of great sushi. They definitely don't downgrade the quality for the deal. Could I do this weekly? Probably not. I left so full. The $80 menu kind of compelled me to order more than I might eat normally. The$40 meal includes dishes like pad thai anyway so I think i could go back and do a sushi pregame and finish with some Thai food. That $40 is definitely worth it. Anyway, you should try this deal once before it goes. I don't think it's permanent. $80 for the premium is only worth it if you love Uni and otoro. Service was great. The inside was busy. The deal is popular. The inside of the place is warm and inviting even while packed.

Great mom/pop restaurant. Food was excellent, a staple in the community! I got the hamachi kama,…read morewings, and a few rolls. All were very tasty.

This spot has a cool, underground vibe that makes it feel a little hidden and unique. The service…read moreis impressively quick -- you're in and out without much wait. The food is decent, but compared to other sushi restaurants I've tried, there are definitely higher-quality options. The Bruins Fire Maki (pictured below) was visually striking and definitely brought the heat -- something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to spicy food.

First of all,this small Japanese ramen restaurant is off the beaten path in Coolidge…read moreCorner,Brookline! Downstairs is this nice,clean place to eat! The service was excellent! Quick and fresh ramen! Lunch specials ramen,small salad and small pieces of fried chicken ! The ramen has very good flavor and just enough for lunch! Prices are very reasonable! $$ I think the restaurant closes at three then reopens for dinner! Well worth the price ! No waiting too long!

I really want to give this place a 5*, but there are a lot of things that they could do better…read more That said, their broths are really amazing. Shio (7/10): Broth was delicious. Maybe not for everyone, as the kelp flavor is very strong. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and felt like they just dropped some chicken in a boiling pot of water for too long. Yaki Shoyu (6.5/10): This is the only one where I thought the broth was only fine. I think their other options are better. Spicy Miso (7.5/10): Broth and pork were both delicious. Sesame Miso (8/10): Broth fantastic. Crushing your own sesame is a highlight. Awesome sesame flavors. Noodles were good across the board. Great amount of chew. I would avoid ordering the ramen egg. It was very poorly cooked and 3/4 of the way to hard-boiled (and cost $2!). Prices have gone up over the past year. $20/$21 for a bowl of ramen is still pretty steep. tl;dr: The broth and noodles are fantastic. There are a lot of small issues with their dishes that could be improved on, though.

Cute little Japanese shop and food spot. Some street parking in the area and a small paid parking…read morelot in the back of the Coolidge center with 4 hour parking. We got here right when they opened so they were still preparing the premium onigiri for the day. Service was very friendly - order at the register and pick up your food when ready. We did order one of each - Chashu & Aji-Tama (Braised Pork & Egg) - this was one of my favorites, flavorful and fresh. Karage - Probably our second favorite - the chicken was tender. Spicy Karage - similar to the regular karage but I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy mayo Takana (Pickled Mustard Leaf) - this one was surprising but very good and a little spicy. I also ordered their Cherry Blossom Tea and the Hojicha Latte. Both were good teas. I did some shopping here too as they had a variety of snacks, teas and other trinkets. They have a small little refrigerated fresh food section where you can also get onigiri and other foods. Very cute spot and good amount of seating inside. Nice, quiet and calming inside. Would definitely come back.

I got sushi from Maruichi across the street, cashier suggested me to go Maruichi Select to sit down…read moreon any table with self serving water, chop sticks and found perfect spot near by entrance and all windows, sushi was too attractive to take any photo and disappeared very quickly But table next to me had mind blowing shrimp dish, biggest one I have ever seen on my whole life !! I asked young French speaking lady if I can take photos !!! Trust me guys ! Recent improvements at both Maruichi place across the street each other would rock your whole world, even Most of Japanese ourselves couldn't do like this. Talked with Kitchen Staffs (sorry my Spanish is ...) cashiers and organizer (Japanese) are just way ahead of tough games in food industry Take look at Ebi katsu dish photos. Appreciating genevieve.t.b of Instagram Thanks for letting me take photos of your greatest lunch time in Maruichi Select ! https://www.instagram.com/genevieve.t.b?igsh=eWRqdHl6dm43Z2No Next time I got order this !!!!

This is my second time here and I still love it. Will recommend to reserve a table if you have a…read moreparty of more than 2 as the space is limited. However, I haven't seen people wait too long. I love the options and sushi is very fresh. The ramen is also delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. The sake selection is great and the price is affordable. I highly recommend to come back to this place if you want an affordable yet quality sushi experience.

I feel like Chiharu is a bit of a hidden gem! Despite its unassuming exterior, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised with how nice my food was. We came on a weeknight and easily snagged seats. The hostess was very kind and accommodating. I have high suspicions this place is owned by Chinese people based on some clues, such as Chinese style noodles on the ramen menu and steamed pork buns as an appetizer. We got the beef noodle soup which was excellent (albeit not expected in a Japanese restaurant!). It was actually a little spicy. Came with lots of beef and a flavorful and rich broth. We got two of the special rolls, Kiss of Fire and (I think) Torched Yellowtail, which were both tasty. No complaints there! For our appetizer we got sashimi salad, composed of strips of several kinds of raw fish (salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail) and some surimi and avocado on top of a bed of greens. There was a ponzu like sauce on the side. Although fresh and not bad tasting, I think this was a bit plain. Overall though, the prices and vibes were good and I'd come back!

Speed of the service was super quick! Good selection as an izakaya. And a good value for their…read moresushi selection as well. Their specialty maki rolls had unique combination of flavors and probably the most creative and tasty maki rolls around the area. The usual draft beers makes this feel like your neighborhood izakaya that you can be a regular at.

Cozy, spacious and welcoming is what I feel when I entered for a Christmas Eve lunch. The staff are…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. We ordered the lunch menu and it was affordable and scrumptious. The sushi was good and the portions are generous. I hope to come back and try their cooked food and other items in the future. Would recommend also for large groups as they have the space. Street parking available outside.

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.

The hot niku beef udon had such a deep, rich, umami broth that was unforgettable. The spice that…read morecame through was a hint of Szechuan-mala which I really enjoyed. Udon noodles are made in-house and cooked very well, not overcooked and perfect chew. Ordered two bowls and the bill total was $47, quite steep but haven't found a comparable udon restaurant yet! This is their second location and it's quite small and their line forms outside. Definitely planning for a future visit to try their cold udon option!

It's that time of year again a warm bowl of ramen was calling my name and this place hit the spot…read more Last time I been here they were not serving alcohol and now they do Including soju. I ended up getting the ramen combo. Which included an appetizer a bowl of ramen and dessert for24.99 which is a steal these days. The servers were very friendly and attentive and the bringing of the food was very quick. The place made me feel like I was in a real Japanese ramen shop and very cozy

Was a decent place with nice ambience; I do wish that the flavor profile on the spicy ramen was…read moremore nuanced; the pork was tender, but perhaps not as plentiful as one might hope, and might have wanted a bit more on the accoutrements as well, esp. the corn. Bamboo shoots might have been nice as well. The agedashi tofu was nicely presented, with a large stash of fish flakes on top of each of four pieces of tofu. The batter was a bit tight / thick for my liking, but the sauce was delicious.

Akami Omakase is such a great addition to the omakase scene around Boston. It's the first omakase…read morein the area that I've seen come in under $100, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Even with the lower price point compared to many other omakase spots nearby, the quality and freshness of the fish never felt like it was lacking. Every course tasted thoughtfully prepared and well balanced, and you could really tell care was put into the ingredients. What really makes the experience stand out though is Chef Jam. He keeps the atmosphere fun and engaging while still delivering a great omakase experience. It doesn't feel stiff or overly formal like some sushi counters can -- just great sushi and good energy. If you've been wanting to try omakase but were hesitant because of the price tags around Boston, this is the perfect place to start. Great value, fresh fish, and a really enjoyable experience.

The omakase at Akami could make any day a special occasion and even more so if it is a day worth…read morecelebrating! The full staff puts in the work to ensure an amazing experience. Food: The menu was a perfect blend of new unexpected flavor combinations, decadent fish cuts prepped with great care, and even normal fish cuts elevated to new flavor peaks! Service: The chefs gave enticing descriptions of the dishes that really emphasized an appreciation of food and the wait staff kept the meal flowing with ease. Atmosphere: The standard sushi bar was great for watching the staff, so even between bites we had something to talk about and get excited by. The interior is not only neat and clean it helps take your mind off of everything beyond the front doors.

Came here for dinner on a weeknight and the place was decently busy - we waited a bit to get…read moreseated, but it wasn't too long and we got a spot by the entrance. This restaurant is located in a small almost mall like area so it's not like waiting was uncomfortable. The menu has a good selection of ramen, but I personally thought the prices were a bit steep for the quality and portion size of food. Nonetheless, it came out quickly enough and tasted fine - authentic enough overall. I probably wouldn't come back if I had a choice, but I'm also not a huge ramen fan. The water refills also weren't great which was unfortunate given the amount of sodium in every bowl. Nonetheless, this is a solid ramen spot, but not somewhere I'd probably come back to.

I've wanted to try this place for a long time. It's in the heart of brookline and is always packed…read moreand has great reviews, so I was pretty excited going in. Unfortunately, my experience didn't quite live up to the hype. I ordered the Gankara Miso. The chashu was easily the highlight, very tender with nice seasoning on the outer layer and clearly well prepared. The ground beef had some decent flavor, but overall it didn't really add much to the bowl. The broth was thicker and creamier than I expected for a miso, it reminded me more of a tonkotsu and while it had some heat, it was surprisingly lacking in depth. Outside of the spice, there wasn't much flavor coming through, which was disappointing given how rich it looked. I really wanted to love this spot, especially after waiting so long to finally try it. I might give it another shot and try a different bowl in the future, but based on this visit, I left feeling underwhelmed.