I can't believe I haven't completed a review for Fins! This is my go to place. It is always…read moreconsistent. I always order take out or delivery from this place or dine in. There's a small parking lot but I never have any issues with parking. The fish is fresh and the is a lot of variety in rolls from simple to fancy. Service is good and very nice. It is a clean restaurant. If you love salmon, get the salmon combo! Avocado salad is my favorite as well. The only thing is I wish there were more dessert places around the area that is walkable so we can have something sweet close by.

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!

Food is great. Sushi fresh and delicious. Their General Tso's is THE BEST around - Beats the old…read moreSzechuan garden, even chang sho in Cambridge. Staff are always kind and super friendly. Made my 5yo a chopstick contraption so she could use them easily. 5 stars. I go monthly. The kid loves sushi.

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.

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.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Ponzu is a Japanese/Korean…read morerestaurant in downtown Waltham with seating indoors exclusively. Started off with the tempura appetizer and it was ok. There were a couple pieces of shrimp along with a few pieces of fried vegetables. The batter was different than what I'm typically used to in Japan... The miso black cod was tiny and more of an appetizer. It was nicely seared on the side and I found the sauce a touch too overpowering... Staff was courteous and sweet. She checked up with us throughout the evening.

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).

Ordered to go, and it was really good. Pleasantly surprised by the peppery crispy shrimp! Had good…read moreauthentic flavor to it and wasn't too spicy. Also, the Yaki udon was very well cooked nice thick noodles. I didn't dine in so I can't comment too much on service or ambience. But the restaurant seemed clean with a lot of seating. Good for families and friends. And service was pleasant with my order being ready as soon as I walked into the restaurant

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

Got out for lunch at Fuji in Newton, MA. Pictured here is the lunch bento box for $23. Absolutely…read morescrumptious meal with large pieces of wild caught salmon. The salmon was cooked to perfection ... temperature (moist) and flavors (delicious). The dining room was bright and clean as was the restroom. Our waiter Steven was great and checked on us often. We got in just before the lunch crowd.

Delicious food, well seasoned, good service - friendly and prompt. Nice outdoor seating too, with…read morelights and umbrellas. They're also very knowledgeable and accommodating with allergies. Only reason this got a 4 instead of 5: First, prices are very high. Second, the chicken dish was too spicy and parts of it (mostly edges) were barely warm.

By the time my kid and I landed in Boston after our direct flight from Spain, we were famished- not…read moreto mention completely exhausted. Out of all the places by her in Cambridge, she chose Waku W. Since they were on Uber Eats, it was easy to go for it because, honestly, we had no energy to drive anywhere, much less dine in. Before my daughter placed the order, I called Waku W. to make sure the broth was truly vegan and not made with pork or any other meat. Once I got the green light that the broth was completely vegan, she ordered 2 Vegetable Miso Ramen bowls. The ramen was exactly what we needed after a long trip. The broth was tasty and garlicky without overpowering the miso flavor and every sip was satisfying and the noodles were cooked perfectly with that yummy chew.

Pretty solid ramen with a more innovative menu (think beef, cheese, clam chowder etc) than your…read moretypical miso/shio/tonkatsu classics. The interior has blue and red neon with mirrors that remind me of a Japanese karaoke bar. We were seated immediately and chose the bar so we could watch the kitchen in action. Service was attentive and friendly. It was hot out, so I ordered a Sapporo, which was refreshing, but be warned this is the BIG can, and it's a lot of beer. We tried the fried beef bao to start, which was better than I expected - they fried the bao and it was really tasty. For ramen, I had their signature ramen and the broth was kind of like a hybrid between tan tan (sesame) and tonkatsu (porky) with a bit of spice. It was pretty good, not too salty, but was lacking a bit of depth. I liked the bok choy but didn't realize it didn't come with an egg, so I'd add that next time. The katsu that came on the side had a good sauce but it was kind of dry. Would return to try other ramen bowls when I'm in the area again.

This place is top tier all around. The sushi is extremely fresh and masterfully executed. The…read morerestaurant feels modern and inviting and staff is so welcoming, including the owner who stopped by to chat. Easily one of my new favorite sushi spots. The nigiri felt like you were having omakase - each piece had unique flavors and toppings added. The rolls were delicious - the samurai roll was good but the basil flavor was slightly overpowering. The absolute best was the boomer roll.. MUST try if you are a fan of mushrooms. Unlike any roll I've had before.

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

The diningroom was. Right with front windows. The entry at was broken off from the main dining…read moreroom. It reminded me of Japan with wall escentuated by wooden strips. They have banners with Japanese symbols adjacent to the sushi bar. I had the udon with mixed vegetables and chicken. Yum. I wish I had more of it. I like to try some of the other items on the menu so I will have to return.

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.