Yum!!! Such a gem and I wish we found it sooner! The sushi…read morewas soo fresh and yummy. The value was really great for what you got. I usually leave a sushi dinner feeling hungry for more but I was full & happy. What a treat :) We were seated at the bar and would have preferred to sit at a table but maybe we just should speak up next time. Either way, it was so good and I'm thankful for a very nice dinner.

Has been my go to takeout spot for years, and a great value. They really fill up each roll. I asked…read morefor tobiko added on and they actually put it inside the roll which was a nice touch. Small place but we called ahead for party of 5 and they were able to get us in for 6:30 on a Saturday. Love that you can see the chefs!

More than just a Ramen place, variety of Japanese cuisine: that said, I had the Tonkotsu Ramen,…read moreenjoyed it. Wife had said appetizer and seaweed appetizer, and a miso bowl soup. Pretty delicious shared meal.

Ordered a few items I've not had here before- the karaage chicken was delightfully light and not as…read moreoily or dense as some other places make them. The scallops were also impressive- served sizzling in butter on a shell over a flame. The Taiyaki was also a standout. Tori Jiro salad with sesame dressing is a favorite here. We also enjoyed the other dishes- chicken and steak skewers, shishito peppers, salmon don, and fried oysters.

What can I say... this place is just AMAZING! Anything, literally anything I've ever tried there is…read moredelicious or better. Just a joy to eat their dishes. Reasonable prices given the level of their cuisine and they are very well organized too, quick and smooth service, and the place is really nice too! Just give it a try, you'll thank me later. And don't miss their 4+1 Yakitori deal, they were so good they brought me to tears.

One of the better local sushi places. Not superlative but worth a shot. We had takeout for a…read morebirthday, and on a Wednesday the service was fast. I might actually go there - the inside looked fun and inviting. A sign promoted live music but I imagine you could time it if that's not your thing. The gyoza (steamed) was just OK. The miso was nicely flavorful and simple. I enjoyed the spicy chicken bao - although almost more like a taco. We had staples like shrimp tempura and sweet potato rolls and would get those again. Some strikes include using the nasty dark plastic for takeout and the really high price (20-30) for the special rolls. Overall worth a shot and I hope they stick around.

Two things that I found worth mentioning about this great little place. 1. They have a crunchy…read moresalmon roll that is above and beyond any roll we have had anywhere. 2. They send you the soy sauce in an easy to open tub that you actually want to use ( instead of all the little packets). Who else does that??? Great detail. Great customer service improvement.

The neighborhood sushi place in Belmont…read more Is this sushi at a shack on the fishing pier where the fish comes straight off the boat and on to your table with just enough of a pause for the chef to slice things up? No. Is this sushi from the latest Peruvian-Aegean fusion chef whose re-imagination of Northeastern Asian raw dishes is likely to win him a Michelin star? No. Is this sushi for Thursday night when you have a craving for sushi and don't feel like driving into Boston? Yes. The sushi is just fine. No complaints from this Yelper.

Their portions are bigger than most Japanese restaurants, we always get seating, and the service is…read morewonderful. We love this place!

It had a contemporary look with the sushi bar as I walked through the door. They gave a menu and…read moretook my order after I had a chance to look at the menu. I had the salmon poke bowl which was a combination of salmon, demon, seaweed and mango, all over a bed of rice. It was delicious! I can't wait to come back. !

This little shop has everything you need to have a DIY sushi night. They have quality fish that you…read morecan use for sashimi, nigiri, sushi rolls, hand rolls - endless possibilities! I've seen salmon, tuna, toro, uni, squid, crab, and more. You can ask the staff to cut up the fish blocks for you, I'm not sure if this is for a small cost. They can add your fish to a bed of rice for an extra cost. They also have seafood that you cook, those items are in separate fridges with a label stating that the product is recommended for cooking. These items are frozen. You can also find different sauces, sushi rolling mats, seaweed, anything you can think of to help you prepare sushi. If you don't want to make your own sushi, you can order sushi from their menu and they will make it on the spot for you. Depending on the day or time you visit, there may be a little wait. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon one time and waited ~10-15 minutes for two sushi rolls because there was only one person working on the sushi behind the counter and one person taking care of the register. Please be patient with them as they seem like a family-owned small business. You can also call ahead to order party trays. The prices seem fair, I've never been disappointed with the quality of fish. Very neat environment, there are signs for everything. The staff is also super friendly!

A must try for sushi lovers! Sakanaya is a little Japanese seafood grocery shop in Newton. Theres…read moreeasy street parking. They have a few Japanese freezer and pantry items but the big draw is super fresh seafood! They sell made to order sushi and sashimi for incredibly affordable prices, and even have "party packs" to order for your next event! The most fun for me is to order their chirashi--you look around at any fish you want, bring all the packs to the front, and they'll cut the fish for you and arrange it into a beautiful chirashi bowl on rice for only $1 more than the cost of the fish! Even better, they have lots of unique fish for adventurous eaters, like sweet shrimp, clam, octopus, Uni, black cod, etc. I absolutely love getting to choose my cuts of fish, and the quality is incredible! Would note there is no seating, so this is definitely a to go spot, but definitely worth a try!

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.

A sushi conveyor belt experience at arsenal yards. I came on a Saturday afternoon during lunch and…read moresurprisingly didn't have to wait for a table. We ordered our water thru the tablet and started picking out what we wanted to eat. There was a good variety of sushi going around especially with the Kura reserve dishes that included different tuna, Hokkaido scallops, and squid. We ordered a few plates off the tablets, but those can take some time, but are also fresher than just picking from the conveyor belt. We ate 27 plates total and got our 2 prizes. Overall, a great spot for lunch or dinner as long as there's no wait.

The food tastes great. The revolving bar is so cool, and a conveyor above the main one delivers…read morespecific plates. Their desserts are amazing, and a little robot delivers your drinks. You can get Jujutsu Kaisen toys. Because of the ongoing event, I can recommend coming if you are a Jujutsu Kaisen fan.

I could try to describe what this place was like, but you would just have to go and do it for…read moreyourself. Very unique atmosphere,food and cocktails. The hosts were so friendly truly a family run business. You really need to check this one out. It is a hidden gem! If I had to mention one dish, it was the best grilled octopus I've ever had. The preparation the smaller pieces more surface area for char and caramelization. It was perfection. I will definitely be returning.

This Panamanian tapas-style restaurant is a hidden gem in the Watertown area, a stone's throw from…read moreArsenal Yards. It's cozy and intimate space, with the bar and tables poised under a glass atrium. Ideal for date night. The owner was attentive, checking on us frequently, while making food and drink suggestions. The Wild Spanish Octopus ($17), which was "wood grilled" with fingerling potatoes with smoked Pimenton (paprika) garlic-mayo alioli, was sublime. The "Uruguayan style ham & cheese empanada (2 for $14) was less spectacular, as the meat was indiscernable, due to being somewhat overpowered by the cheese. The wood grilled bay carrots ($12) with hazelnut, romanesco sauce (a Catalonian mix of tomatoes, garlic and nuts) and fried bread, was well executed and nicely flavorful. The craft cocktail offerings are creatively inspired. Enjoyed the Passion Fruit dark/rum concoction ($15), and the Fig Old Fashioned made with infused bourbon and aromatic butters ($16). Be careful about ordering too may drinks as this will quickly add up and pad your bill, taking it well over $100 per person (incl tax and tip) before you know it. Will definitely be back to try more of the tasting dishes and even dip into the intriguing dessert menu. Make sure to bring someone special.

Food (1.5/2): Unfortunately, since this was quite a while…read moreago, I had forgotten what I've ordered. One that I remember is the Wafu Steak. What I can remember is that all the food had great visual appeal. Additionally, the flavors from the main ingredient, sauce, and condiments were artfully balanced. I felt that none of the ingredients in the dishes I ordered were decorative. My only minor disappointment is the small portion (though I get that US portions are typically giant...). Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): Great service even if there was only 1-2 waiters. Wait-time is decent. Cleanliness is impeccable. One minor negative is the positioning of some of the table that sees the fan above them--the fan sits just below the light bulb and creates a "strobe-light" effect at night. This was incredibly disturbing for me and I had to face diagonally downwards most of the time to avoid the flickering at the top-corner of my eyes. Price (0.5/1): As much as I love what they've created, I just feel the price for the portion we receive is on the expensive side. Rounded to 4 because I love the place.

This reallt is a must try spot if you are craving good sushi. It is on the smaller side and has…read moreindoor seating with limited counter seating. There generally is a wait but I wouldn't let that deter you as it is worth the wait. The sushi is always freshly prepared, they have some unique side dishes and sushi/maki offerings too. Ordered pick up on a Saturday. I called 10 mins after they opened and they informed me it was an hours wait. I was a bit surprised by wait time but food was ready exactly when they said it woul be. When I got there place was packed with a few groups waiting for tables. Ordered the crunchy maki, tempura maki and softshell crab maki - everything was delicious as expected. Highly recommend!