We went as a group. The restaurant was full which is a good sign. They still had a table for us. I had a bibimbop bowl which was a combination of vegetables and fish on a bed of potatoes ice in a heated bowl. The other people had sushi. It was as tasty. No complaints here. We were served in a reasonable amount of time. We started out with some stuffed rolls and some edamame. The restaurant is split with the restaurant on one side and sushi on the other. There is a public lot and limited street parking. Parking was not a problem. I would return. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Sign - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

We returned (and will continue returning) to JP Seafood Cafe. JP Seafood Cafe has quickly become our favorite spot in JP. Service is pretty typical of what you'd expect, but the food is quick and super tasty. Consistently meets expectations and provides really yummy food. The soups are fantastic. read more

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A Solid JP favorite that survives and persists. A local seafood and Japanese and Korean farrago of food choices. For the lunch special, you get a filling assortment of choices that surround the center, be it fried fish, tempura or teriyaki, etc. The tempura batter was light , the fish equally so. Not our first time there, and we'll be back again read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Lunch boxes - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Lots of sushi, but we did the stir fry selections, which were good. This place has a Korean underpinning, and the sauces reflected that variety of flavors. I had the salmon, while my dinner guest had the calamari, both selected for "spicy". They didn't disappoint. There was a LOT of food. The price was very reasonable for all of that. There is a wide variety of food, not unlike Sweet Rice across and up the street. This one has slightly higher value for the dollar, and a better variety of appetizers, we agreed. There's a bit too much sugary flavor sometimes but it's well-modulated. I'd go here again. Service was outstanding, and preparation, too. read more

This was the saddest udon I've ever had. Two stars as I'm sure it could be worse, but, man, this cut it close. Service was lovely, otherwise. I wish I could give them more stars! read more

We live in the neighborhood and are regulars here, and are never dissatisfied. Contrast to what you might assume from the name, it's actually a Korean and Japanese restaurant. We got the vegetable dumplings, teriyaki tofu, and bulgoki (as we do frequently); we didn't order them this time, but the green bean fries are also a favorite. Service was friendly, and it was quiet and fairly relaxing for a Sunday dinner. We did sit on the "adult" side, in contrast to the kid side with fish tanks; it's usually louder on that side. It's worth explicitly mentioning that the consistency here is fabulous; every time we order we get exactly what we did the last time, and it's always good. We'll come back, and I definitely recommend it! read more

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delicious! hit the spot and was decently priced. the place was empty for our table of 6 which was good and the service was very fast. everyone enjoyed what they had! read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

I had lunch here recently. I had nigiri sushi and tempura. The tempura batter was really thick and the sushi pieces were really small. I won't be returning read more

Forget about on line ordering, you will go through a pot porri of delivery hounds, even if you want to pick up. Their web site and those of the hounds are all terrible! On the plus side great people, terrific food, read more

The last few times I've ordered from JP Seafood it's not been great, progressively worse. Tonight the gyoza weren't even warm, the wrappers were under cooked and two of them were stuffed w ginger! The sushi .. there was a blob of something in the container, I assume ginger but it was literally slimy, white and didn't smell like ginger. The chicken teriyaki was ok - more tofu than chicken but the flavor was good. Too bad this local biz that has so much support is going downhill! read more

We love the restaurant, the food is always fresh. CAVEAT: DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THEIR WEBSITE! It defaults to a service called ChowNow Inc. from California. The driver never showed up, we had to call them, the restaurant and my bank to get my money back. If your want delivery, go through DoorDash. Valentine's Day ended up pretty crappy. read more

Good service. Quiet atmosphere. Good food and tasty sake, hot or cold! Only downside were the flies. It was a little distracting. They were on the walls and paintings. If you swatted them it made it worse. Other than that delicious. Maybe would return to sit at bar. They did have another side that looked like it was to serve larger crowds. read more

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Food is great, but they have a tough time bringing out everyones' dishes at the same time. Last 2 times there, cold dishes came out 10ish minutes before hot. By the time I got my food my friend was done. read more

We ordered sushi takeout from here previously and the fish is certainly fresh and delicious. They are very busy for indoor dining but it's worth it for the Ok Dol Bimbimbap in house!! Sashimi salad was good too. The fish and chips is done in the same manner as their sister restaurant evergreen and I would probably ask them to double fry the chips. read more

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I ordered the Chirashi for lunch and it was not fresh. Tasted like it had been prepped earlier and kept in the fridge. The house salad was okay, though the ginger dressing was not freshly made either. Friendly waitstaff though, and good ambiance. Would return, but would order something cooked. My friend loved his seafood soup. read more

I've been here several times over the years and had not been that impressed but I had a great experience here yesterday. We visited yesterday for a late lunch after exploring the Arnold Arboretum. I had an avocado maki roll and a Godzilla maki roll which includes tempura shrimp. Both were excellent. Service was great with excellent water service. I was super thirsty from walking around the Arboretum for hours and our waitress just kept the water coming. Much appreciated! All the staff were very friendly and laid back. Bf had teriyaki chicken and veg on a hot plate and was quite pleased with it. Definitely recommend. Great, clean bathrooms too and excellent distancing. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Avocado maki and Godzilla maki - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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The restaurant is very clean and aesthetic. Food is very good and the staff/owners are super hospitable and welcoming! Would recommend to everyone! read more

I'm from California and have been looking for something comparable to my fav sushi spot there. Mission accomplished! Their spicy rolls were actually spicy and their rolls and nigiri were amazing. Great service as well read more

No Seafood cafe was pretty good. The drinks were solid. & the service was also pleasant. We went in the mid afternoon so it wasn't packed at all. The atmosphere was nice and mild. The only loud part was a party of about 5 sitting close to the door. My main problem was being sat closer to the bathroom and these gnats that were EVERYWHERE I couldn't enjoy my meal because I was swatting every 3 minutes or so. It doesn't help my girlfriend kept swatting and jumping making it seems like she was being attacked. read more

I've known about JP Seafood Cafe since last year as a friend that used to live in the area introduced me. I do wish there were more locations so I drive about 25-30 mins to eat their japchae and soup. They have a decent lunch menu M-F between noontime until 3ish which has teriyaki and some sushi options. I remember there was more seafood in the udon soup but never bland. Perfect on a cold day. read more

Just ok remember going there several years ago when it was much better and it was less cost. Tonight's meal was wet soggy with a little taste service was slow and the place was deserted for Saturday night. I only went because my friend wanted to eat there I won't be returning anytime soon. read more

The miso soup is the best around. Always slow service so we usually do order pick up. Can't figure out why owners don't take care of their year-round window boxes on their sidewalk outdoor seating area. They are mostly dead plants and old Christmas decorations filling the boxes. Doesn't speak well for pride in ownership or appearances. read more

Had lunch here today. The hubby had sushi and I had shrimp tempura. Both were delicious and good value for the money. It's not a fancy place but the service was lovely and attentive. read more

They ate back !' Wonderful food Great staff Welcoming atmosphere Best sushi spot around ! Good wine list too! Thank you! read more

Good food. Friendly service. Pleasant space. Nothing especially remarkable, but consistently good.

Been coming here for a million years. They started out as a fish monger/fried seafood joint that served the best fish sandwich I've ever had to this day. Expanded into the thriving and delicious restaurant they are today. Great Bento Boxes and lunch deals. Cute and welcoming space, wry good service. read more

Tonight I tried the tango mango sushi roll. A tempura shrimp with cream cheese and mango. I enjoyed it but wished there was more. It was literally 5 thin pieces for $15. I also had the dumpling soup. They fancied up the typical dumpling soup with noodles and large chunks of scallion. As a local restaurant with only $2 delivery fee to my place I will gladly eat here again. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Mango roll - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Always great Phil does a great job! Every dish was special I can't wait to return Betsy read more

Very dissatisfied. Why? Primarily for 2 reasons: 1st and worst: We were asked to leave before we were naturally ready to leave because there was a backup of other customers. The excuse was that another customer had a reservation. Second reason: Decibels. Too high. The evening was excessively loud. How many ways did the fail? 1) There is no special seating. Tables are moved together or apart according to the size of the group. So these tables would not specifically reserved. 2) We finished our meals and paid our bill. We would have left on our own soon after. There was no need to rush us out. Be patient for turnover. 3) They created a lose lose situation. If the waiting customers were frustrated then that was a loose. But to rush us out was another lose. Bad business decision. 4) The place was LOUD. Wow. This place desperately needs noise absorption tiles or something. Unless the place is purposely designed so as to encourage patrons to quickly eat and leave. For McDonald's this is expected. But not for a neighborhood restaurant. Other reasons that I was dissatisfied. The food was dull. The eel was slightly slimy. It should have been crisper. I've had eel here before and it was much better. The sweet sauce over the eel and rice was sweet but not especially flavorsome. The tempura had a nice batter. The vegetables were fresh. But the soy sauce itself was generic. This a dissatisfying restaurant experience. How to improve: A) Deal with the noise issue. Figure out ways to reduce the sound that reverberates. While the fish tanks are pleasant they are glass. Put that into consideration where noise level is concerned. B) Don't ask customers already at the table to leave right after the bill is paid. That is rude. C) Remember a restaurant is in the hospitality business. It is not there just to see food on plates and in bowls. It needs to be a place where people are welcome. Asking folks to leave right after the bill is far from welcoming. D) Change the tempura and eel dishes to something more interesting. read more

Best sushi we've eaten in the Brookline/JP area. Great service, fun and upbeat atmosphere. Easy parking across the street in the big parking lot Behind Blanchard. Inagi nigiri and eel/avocado/cucumber maki were great! Uni was good. Roe was ok. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Eel/avacado/ cucumber Maki, sea urchin, roe, octopus, eel nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

A cool rainy spring day seemed a perfect time for okdol bibimbap, and JP Seafood Cafe was where I wanted it. Experience told me this JP favorite would live up to my visits over two years ago. So glad to sit down again to lunch and hear the sizzle of the steamed rice at the bottom of the hot stone pot. Just perfect with tofu! My husband and I will be back soon. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Okdol bibimbap with tofu - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

One of favorite places to go get a teriyaki salmon bento box and a side miso soup. The service has always been pleasant and I like his they have two dining sides and optional outside dining. Relaxed atmosphere and you can I saw families in there too. read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant south of the Boston (although JP is technically still Boston, we will ignore that minor detail). I would go as far as to say that they have the best bento box lunch in the city. The entrance is a little difficult to find, but when you walk in you are greeted with the take out area that is connected to the kitchen. When you finally walk into the dining areas, the interior of the restaurant is decorated with many fish tanks (No, they are not for consumption) and the space is quite roomy. Now to the food. Although I have not tried their Korean dishes yet, they have Korean chefs ( I overheard them while sitting near the kitchen), so I think you can trust them :P Every time I go here, I can't justify getting anything but bento box (for lunch) and sushi (for dinner). Their bento box has the largest portion I've seen in Boston, but it's not just filled with random fillers either. When you choose your entree, the rest of the bento box is filled with rice, 3 pieces of sushi roll, salad, fried fish, and their croquetts. I could totally have a box full of croquetts (think smooth mashed potatoes mixed with veggies and then covered in panko bread crumbs to be fried to a crispy perfection. Oh yea, and they're topped with delicious katsu sauce. They also have great sashimi (fresh and cut/portioned to perfection), which you can get in a bento box for the ultimate lunch. I have been hooked on AYCE sushi restaurants in the city, but I think this may be just as good. This place is totally worth the trip down to JP even if you live in the city or even in Somerville/Cambridge. It's a quite an easy walk from Orange Line Green Street Station, so come check it out! P.S. The first time I heard about JP Seafood Cafe, I found it on a list of best "Fish and Chips" in Boston. I still haven't been able to order that over their delicious sushi and bento boxes, but you should definitely give it a try, since my source has been reliable with other restaurants. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

DO NOT EAT AT THIS PLACE!! I went in for some fresh Sushi and what I was as delivered caused me severe stomach issues. I should have known when the wait staff was rude and dismissive, but I had been going there for many years. This place had gone down hill, FAST! Eat at your own discretion. read more

We're long standing fans of Evergreen Eatery so when I found out the owners also have a sushi spot it became a must-try. M and I ordered take out on a dreary Friday during Covid-19 quarantine. First: for folks looking for to-go during the health crisis, JPSC was great. They have two doors, you enter through one to pay and let them know you're there, then leave through another to wait outside. They bring your food out when it's ready. Everyone I saw was wearing masks/gloves and obvi being outside leaves plenty of space for social distancing. Next up: the food. We got a sashimi platter and I was very impressed by the quality and freshness of the fish. The salmon in particular was so buttery and rich, just delicious. We also got an order of the calamari and the seafood scallion pancakes. Both had great flavor but were a bit soggy by the time we got them home. I would definitely order them again in person, but will probably skip the fried options the next time get get take out here. JPSC will probably be our new go-to for sushi in JP. Thanks for a great meal guys! read more

Delicious. Favorite of locals Great dumplings and scallion pancakes Friendly staff Take out is good. Don t use chopsticks if eating at home. Save the planet read more

We live 1.3 miles (~5 min) from here. Two hospital-based healthcare workers trying to minimize possible COVID exposure to others so most food has been delivery with no contact drop off instructions. With JP Seafood, ordered food on a Thursday night at 6:18pm, quoted 55min delivery. Called at 7:18pm to check-in -- "15 more minutes". Called at 7:40pm -- "he'll be there shortly". Food arrived 7:51pm. Food was soggy and cold (as expected with time delay). Had to preheat oven & heat. Ended up eating dinner around 8:20pm, though food was good I will say but terrible customer service/execution for the most part. read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night - it gets packed really early! Cozy spot in JP. The atmosphere is lively, casual. There's also some limited outdoor seating. Food: the dumpling soup was really clean and refreshing. The broth was a clear broth with some scallions and japchae noodles, with a hint of pepper. The dumplings were the clear star - very well seasoned and good texture, probably the best dish of the night. The sushi was okay - fish was relatively fresh, but the rice was hard, either undercooked or left out for too long. The service was strange. The hostess was a little confused in the beginning but we got seated in okay time still. We were seated outside and the waitresses kept opening the door and bumping into our table, almost knocking over our drinks and soups multiple times! Overall, nice little place in JP. Nothing really special, but a nice regular sushi and food place. If you come here, definitely try the dumpling soup! read more

Came here with a couple of friends to celebrate one of their birthdays and he decided on this place. The interior decor was really nice and cozy. Read that their fish and chips were to on point so I decided to get it and boy were people right. The breading on the fish was nice and light so that it wasn't overly oily compared to others I have tried. The coleslaw was also amazing and light on the mayonnaise which is what I look for when I eat coleslaw. Big fan of the fish and chips, definitely something you would want to try from here. Also got a few sushi rolls which were decently priced. Got the dragon, spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy salmon, sunshine and shrimp tempora. All were great, I liked the sunshine roll because it had a nice circus flavor from the lemon they used which I loved. Friend got a bibimbap which looked amazing as well. Overall great food, service, decor inside and outside. Would highly recommend to try this place out if your ever in the area or want to swing by Jamacian Plains! read more

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I can't believe I almost skipped giving this review until I was reminded. What a great option to have in this neighborhood. On this particular visit, we shared the following: Spider maki - Pretty darn decent. No surprises - tasted great, just as it should. Iron Chef's maki - Loved this one. Typically, restaurants offer a specialty maki that's made with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna but I loved how this was made with spicy salmon instead. Salmon stir fry - Awesome yummy goodness! Great flavors! You can't go wrong with this one. Overall, fantastic experience and I'd definitely become a regular if I was local. read more

JP Seafood Cafe - Iron Chef's crazy maki - Japanese Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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