The food and drinks came quickly and tasted fresh. The LoLa spritz was great and flavorful. It had elderflower and fresh orange slices. We got all of the sides on the menu which was an eclectic mix and made the dinner quite fun. Even a simple dish like Mac and cheese was done wonderfully and was so creamy. The rolls were amazing and full of fish and avocado and had the perfect amount of sauce and salmon roe on top. We got the pretzel parfait for dessert which was amazing! The whipped cream tasted home made and was great for sharing. Overall, the atmosphere was perfect for a date night or a four person catch-up. read more

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Went here on a Sunday during the tall ship event. What a beautiful view of the ocean!!! Ambience was great and cozy, decor was on point and has a really nice uniqueness to it which was really nice. The sushi rolls here are on point! I came here with no high expectations on sushi and it was over the top! Every bite was a burst of freshness and flavor! It was truly worth the price. On the other hand, we did sushi nachos, chicken lettuce wrap, and Rangoon. These apps were extremely mediocre for the price. The cocktails here are wonderful and are worth the $20 My reason for 4/5 stars were for the mediocre apps that I didn't think were worth the price. And the service, we didn't receive bad service but I truly believe that when dining at places like this I like to think I'm paying the high cost for the ocean view and the good service. Our server really lacked personality, never asked us how our drinks or food was but only come to the table when we needed to order something. Idk if this is because we had younger kids at our table but there's many other places in Boston that my family truly enjoy service from. I will come back for drinks and sushi at the bar!! Again props to the sushi guys! Phenomenal sushi rolls!!! read more

LoLa 42 - Rangoons, snowy mountain, California roll, asahi. Will come back just for the asahi!!!! Soooo good!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had an overwhelmingly disappointing experience at this restaurant last night. I'll preface this review by saying that I've worked in the industry for 16 years and I understand sometimes people have not so great days. The Tall ships are in town so the restaurant is probably busy. While this presents new challenges, it also gives most of the employees an opportunity to make more money so I'm not putting a lot of stock into that being the reason why the service was so poor. I asked my server what they thought about these two dishes and they didn't immediately say I shouldn't get the tuna burger, which I find fascinating given how absolutely terrible the dish it is. As you can see from my photo it is literally an entire tray of french fries and then a tiny little Tuna burger which was fine ish? Pretty dry but I was just astonished at how many fries we got. And they were like a bad version of McDonald's fries. It was hot and humid outside, and I was begging for water. Every single time the server came over I had to ask for water, despite having an empty glass that I strategically put at the end of the table. We had a service animal with us and we did ask for water for her which she forgot , but honestly that didn't bother me much because we should have brought her our own water. There were no server assistants, or managers , or busses to fill water I guess ? It seemed like this girl had an entire section to herself, and she did not seem very happy. This was an overwhelmingly disappointing experience given how expensive everything was, and with so many nearby options we don't feel any reason to ever go back. I think my photo says it all, have you ever seen so many fries on one plate ???? One positive : the drinks were amazing. read more

LoLa 42 - French fries with a side of tuna burger - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Next level dining with very cool vibe. Lots of seating inside and outside with pretty water views. Excellent menu with daily specials. Wonderful sushi, menu and cocktails as well. Very nice wine selection and just can't go wrong with the atmosphere and service. read more

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere here and the drinks! The view is beautiful and great set up. The food was pretty good but nothing super special. I would go back for the vibes! The sushi with kiwi on it is so yummy read more

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Had very good sushi at Lola 42. Server was friendly and the inside is quaint. Drinks were also very good!

Lola 42 Boston - Great Food That's Worth Every Penny! We had such a great dining experience at Lola 42 in Boston! We decided to try the Maruko Roll, Captain Jose Roll, and Cavatelli Bolognese, and I have to say, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Both sushi rolls were full of flavor and definitely worth trying, but what impressed me was how well the restaurant delivered on two completely different cuisines. The Cavatelli Bolognese was just as enjoyable as the sushi, which made the whole meal even more memorable. I'll admit, Lola 42 is a bit on the expensive side, but after tasting the food, I can honestly say the price is justified. I don't mind paying a little extra when the quality and flavors deliver, and this place certainly did. As for the service, it was a little slower than we expected, although the restaurant seemed pretty busy, which might explain the wait. That being said, our server was great! Despite the slower pace, we still felt well taken care of, and we appreciated the hospitality. If there's one other thing I would point out, it's the noise level. The restaurant has a lively bar atmosphere, so it can get pretty loud inside. We found ourselves having to speak a little louder than usual just to have a conversation. Personally, I would have preferred a slightly quieter setting to enjoy the meal. But at the end of the day, the food was definitely the highlight of our visit. The combination of great flavors, quality dishes, and friendly service made it a memorable dinner. The slower service and lively atmosphere are worth keeping in mind, but neither would stop us from coming back. Would we return? Absolutely! There are still plenty of things on the menu we'd love to try. read more

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Not too long ago I visited lola 42 with my wife for dinner after seeing it on social media. We made a reservation which was very useful since there were tons of people waiting and standing at the bar. We were placed in the back corner which was nice since there were so many young professionals at the bar. (Sometimes getting a bit too close and crowding the area). Still able to hear and talk luckily. Waiter was fabulous with good recommendations and fairly consistent check ins during the meal. Food itself was very delicious. We tried a number of the menu items and all were well made and had really good flavor. I really enjoyed my pasta and their fries which I had heard good things about. Overall a really nice spot, a bit loud and crowded due to our proximity to the bar, but great food, music, and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and return! read more

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i was expecting more from this place as it has received high praise in the past. the food wasn't bad but disappointed by the quality given that you're paying high prices... lettuce cups -- saltier than i would've liked but good mediterranean salad -- this was actually quite good, i enjoyed this a lot crispy shrimp baos -- they skimped on the shrimp, there were only 2 pieces per bao. the bread itself was TOO soft in texture, it fell apart immediately lobster toro roll -- good but too much rice was used the service was decent. it initially took awhile to get seated because the host was nowhere to be found read more

LoLa 42 - mediterrean chopped salad, crispy shrimp bao buns, cantonese chicken lettuce cups - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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First time coming here on Sunday and really enjoyed their BOGO sushi deal. Their menu offers a variety of specialty rolls and every roll we ordered was absolutely amazing. Four rolls were perfect for two people sharing. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We really enjoyed our dinner at Lola 42! We started with the poke nachos and the crab Rangoon, plus the Puddle Jumper cocktail for my boyfriend. All were terrific. I loved that the nachos came with both tuna and salmon--super generous portions, and honestly the best poke nachos I've had on the East Coast. The crab Rangoon were also delicious: light, flavorful, and paired with an addictive dipping sauce. For mains, I ordered the salmon lo mein and my boyfriend had the beef bulgogi. Both dishes came with the same noodles and were good, hearty portions, though nothing mind-blowing. Definitely on the very expensive side for what they are. Fair warning: the beef bulgogi is very spicy. For dessert, we shared the Basque cheesecake. The real standout, though, was the pistachio gelato with lemon curd that came with it. I had no idea that pairing could taste so incredible! Overall, a great meal with some real highlights--we'd definitely come back, but might stick to apps, drinks, and dessert next time. read more

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We loved this place! I made reservations around 9:15 for an night cap after walking around the seaport and it was great! We had crab Rangoon, a Snow mountain sushi roll and 2 drinks and a mock-tail. Everything was delish! the vibe was nice. it was dark inside with dim lighting at your table. Music is playing. They have these very long curtain drapes to separate the area around the bar which I thought was really cool. I would def go back for a date night. Our waitress was was very helpful and nice. She checked on us as needed. It was a little hard to find for us. It is on the if a hotel/dealership. We had to ask where it was located and we had walked by it. there is a sign up above once you find it. read more

LoLa 42 - Snow mountain roll, crab rangoon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fine but pricey for what it was. The restaurant was beautiful and was a great location on the water, especially if the weather is nice and you want to sit outside. Clearly the pricing was based off of this location. The rolls had big descriptions but didn't really pack as much flavor as expected. I will say the portion of fries was massive, an easy table share. The servers were very uninterested in communicating and maybe said a total of 15 words to us. read more

The vibes were great and the service was lovely, aside from half the service team seeing this meat and doing nothing about it. Granted, I ordered the burger rare, but at no other restaurant have I been served raw ground beef (I order all burgers and steak rare). As stated, our server plus multiple other servers saw this, and took no issue with it ‍ my friends enjoyed their sushi but I would not go here for a burger or if you do please order it well done. read more

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If you're looking for a spot in Boston's Seaport with killer Asian fusion vibes, Lola 42 is where it's at. It's right by the water and offers a hip and fun atmosphere that's hard to beat. On my last visit, I dove into one of their sushi rolls, and just what you'd expect from a top-notch sushi spot. But the real deal dish is their shrimp and crab fried rice. It's a massive bowl brimming with rich flavors and generous chunks of seafood. Trust me, finishing it in one sitting is a challenge, but hey, that just means you've got lunch sorted out for tomorrow. The service was top tier and I really want to go back to try the tuna burger. Looked interesting to me. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service and ambiance/vibe of this restaurant was absolutely amazing except the food we had ordered -Korean beef bulgogi -bolognese The taste of the bolognese was very bland and very off putting The taste of the bulgogi was very off. The beef tasted very sour and the noodles tasted like they had reheated it or was very old. Recommend as a photo restaurant for the vibes and decor but as for the food it could use a tune up. read more

I don't typically leave negative reviews, but after our experience, I think it's important to warn others. A group of eight of us came to LOLA 42 on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. She had been wanting to try the restaurant for a long time, specifically for the patio. She actually had reservations at two restaurants and, after speaking with a manager at LOLA 42 almost a week in advance, decided to cancel the other reservation and commit to Lola instead. During that phone call, she confirmed that there would be eight people on the patio. The manager informed her there would be a $150 minimum. My friend specifically asked whether that minimum was for the table or per person, explaining that not everyone in our group would be drinking. She understood the manager's response to mean it was a $150 minimum for the table. Unfortunately, no written confirmation or reservation details were ever sent outlining the actual policy (something the original manager later admitted should have happened). When we arrived, we were seated without anyone mentioning or reconfirming a minimum spend. Throughout dinner, we ordered plenty of food: six appetizers and sides to share, individual entrees and sushi rolls, and everyone who was drinking had 2-3 cocktails. Drinks took about 20 minutes to arrive each round, which wasn't a huge issue since we were enjoying catching up and weren't in a rush. About an hour and a half to two hours into dinner, as we were finishing up, the waitress stopped the birthday girl on her way to the restroom to tell her that we were nowhere near the minimum spend. She explained that she believed the minimum was $150 for the entire table, which we had greatly exceeded. Turns out the minimum was per person, and we are still not even sure what the number per person was supposed to be. The waitress suggested that another round of drinks would probably cover the difference. Those of us who were drinking ordered another round and then asked for the check. Instead, the waitress returned with the check and a calculator, showing us that we were still roughly $400 short of the required minimum. At that point she brought over the manager on duty. My friend spoke privately with the manager to explain the misunderstanding and that the minimum had never been clarified before or during dinner. Rather than acknowledging the confusion, the manager insisted that my friend must have misunderstood the original manager because of "a thick accent" which was strange to us that she would even mention that. She also claimed that "every restaurant in Boston has table minimums," which simply isn't true and felt extremely pompous. The manager eventually called the original manager during this all, but I am not sure what was resolved during this. In the end, we were essentially given two options: purchase a bottle of wine or order another round of drinks, and they would "call it even." Since we weren't going straight home, we reluctantly ordered another round. Once again, the drinks took about 20 minutes to arrive. As we were leaving, the manager on duty pulled my friend aside and specifically asked her not to mention in her review that she had suggested writing one when the original manager called her the next day. To the original manager's credit, she did call the following day. She apologized, admitted that she should have sent a written confirmation outlining the minimum spend, and acknowledged that the situation had been handled poorly the night before. The food and atmosphere were both very good, and that's what makes this experience even more disappointing. The issue wasn't the existence of a minimum spend, it was the complete lack of communication and how the situation was handled. We weren't informed upon arrival, during service, or until we were essentially finished eating. Instead of acknowledging the misunderstanding, we were pressured into ordering additional alcohol simply to get closer to a minimum that none of us knew existed. Had the policy been communicated clearly in advance or even reiterated when we were seated, we could have made an informed decision or ordered differently throughout the evening. Instead, what should have been a fun birthday celebration ended with an uncomfortable conversation about spending hundreds of dollars more than we expected. If you're planning to book a patio table at LOLA 42, especially for a group on a Friday night, make sure you get any minimum spend requirements in writing before you arrive. We certainly wish we had. read more

Made reservations before a concert at Leader Pavilion. Great location within walking distance. We really wanted to love it but it fell short. Service was good. The food was disappointingly average. We shared a few rolls along with crispy tuna rice and the nachos. Not terrible but not outstanding. The nachos were pretty salty. We wanted dessert but the options were definitely not Asian Fusion. It was very loud - couldn't really hear our own conversation over those at the very close tables on both sides of us. At one point they turned the lights down so much that we thought the power went out- around 7pm. It was crowded and busy-perhaps we had a random off night experience. read more

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Absolute Garbage Food, ordered basic rolls and they came out like a child prepared them with fish that tasted and smelt like it was from last week. Beef tartar was covered in cheese and had no flavor, spare ribs were covered in sauce that tasted store bought. I never write reviews but I felt obligated to warn everyone possible to avoid this restaurant at all means possible and don't waste your money here. I've had gas station sushi that tasted better. A refund and an apology wouldn't even make me come back read more

Pretty sure I got mild food poisoning. I'm still battling from last night sushi. It tasted OK, but it wasn't anything special. I absolutely could not stand the club music that was playing so loudly. I could barely hear the person I was talking to, I don't understand with all of the reviews that mention the music why they haven't changed it yet you need to lower it so that people can talk to each other. There are plenty of young people out there going to your restaurant, but older people not even much older just older than 30 would like to be able to hear each other talk.. I liked our server. He was nice and did a good job, but you're not giving him a fighting chance with audio discomfort. I could barely hear the server.. they even moved us to a different table where it was slightly less noisy, and it was still too loud, to be frank. We almost left because of the noise. read more

I had a great dinner here! The patio is so cute and has a great sunset view. I got the TKO cocktail to drink and it was delicious and beautifully garnished with a flower. To eat I got the snowy mountain and baby kale salad. The snowy mountain was really excellent sushi. There was a slight hiccup in our service but our waitress more than compensated. Overall Lola 42 is a really great classy restaurant! read more

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Sitting outside allowed for easy conversation, view of the water, nice feel of the cool weather. Service was top notch from the hostess to the waiter. Nice variety of items to choose from on the menu. read more

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When a local foodie, who I really respect, tells you that LoLa 42 serves Boston's best sushi, you follow up. Can't say if it's the best, but it made for a most satisfying lunch on a Saturday. Our server who was also the bartender, mixes up some very creative craft cocktails. For starters, time for sushi. The Hola Sake and Snowy Mountainn rolls were delish. Since I was on a sushi mission, I ordered the Sushi Bistro Box. With its small containers for different entrees, it packs lots of flavors and textures. This and the Bistro Bemto allow you to sample many items on the menu. As I shared before, they serve great cocktails, but at $20 a piece, that adds up, even at lunch. Our lunch for three before tip was $276. read more

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The BOGO sushi is a good deal but will say the rolls are overpriced for what they are, super small and would not be worth over $100 for 4 rolls if we didn't get BOGO. Nice location right on the water but not anything that I would go out of my way to go again. I feel i'd rather get better priced and curated rolls elsewhere even if it's a bit pricier than the bogo read more

LoLa 42 - Anata (A-Na-Ta) Asahi (A-Sa-Hee) Chirashi Maki Honshu Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First of all the hostesses have an attitude problem and act like they own the place, not accommodating at all and they are not friendly. Will never dine there even if they paid me to. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

THE Asian infusion food spot of BOSTON! Do yourself a favor and go in make sure to leave a review cause the amounts of reviews they have don't give them justice!!!! I've been on the search for a high end Asian food type of vibes ! No disrespect to Mr.H but just didn't make the list & I've had philippe chow in different states, Sei Less, Jue Lan in NY so that's my list! But in my home town didn't have a spot. I went in with an open mind especially cause the reviews didn't have many. But this is totally the right place for my vibes ! I'm happy I went in and tested it! Everything was great, do yourself a favor & order the Garlic Shrimp & the rice and make sure to combine it ! The king crab ragoons were a HIT especially with the sauce! read more

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Food: 10/10 - really fresh sushi, and the gravy fries were amazing Service: 5/10 - there were multiple people helping us once we sat down, but once we got our food, nobody came to check on us until we started stacking plates to make it obvious that we were done. Ambiance: 10/10 - clean and unique read more

Sushi is expensive so I recommend to get other things as well if you are going for that read more

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I visited for a business dinner with 12 associates and left feeling that the atmosphere was geared more toward a nightclub experience than a dining experience. The music was extremely loud, making it difficult for our group to have a conversation. I politely asked if the volume could be lowered, and while I was told it would be adjusted, several people at our table felt it actually became louder. If you're looking for a dinner where you can comfortably talk with friends, family, or business associates, this may not be the best fit. However, if you're looking for a high-energy, nightclub-style atmosphere with food and drinks, you may enjoy the experience. read more

Always love going here for date night. Good ambience and very flavorful Japanese food the spicy beef noodles are always a hit and the poke nachos melt in your mouth. So good!! Fun cocktails too. read more

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I'm not sure about this place; the venue was packed with people and super super loud, with club music blaring from speakers all around the space. Was this a restaurant, or a nightclub? Or a restaurant trying to be a nightclub! And it was so dark, it's hard to see the food. I think I burned off half my phone lightbulb reading the menu and trying to see the food. The chirashi roll had a decent texture; unfortunately the fish overall wasn't very flavorful, and neither was the rice. The texture on the rice was mostly okay, but also not flavorful enough, and not enough vinegar in the sushi rice. The salmon roe on top of this roll was really good, perhaps the one saving grace on the dish. The yuzu flavor was nice and provided some freshness to the bite, but the avocado was not as fresh as it should have been. The crab cakes were decent, but maybe a bit salty, and the outsides of the crab cake were too flat and not textured enough on the fried bits. The inside seemed somewhat mushy, despite the fact that there seemed to be enough crab in the inner fillings. The scallop sashimi was again decently textured, but I couldn't actually taste any seafood flavor in the sashimi. The Spanish garlic shrimp was one of the better dishes on the menu; the shrimp had a nice bouncy bite to it, and while again the flavor was somewhat lacking, the cook on the shrimp seemed quite decent. The chopped salad was also quite good, with a mix of different textures and an interesting dressing to go along with it. The chickpea, cucumber, and onion provided a nice respite to the romaine lettuce, a lot of which was prepped really well (small bites, appropriate to the size of the other elements). The Cap'n Jose sushi roll had some decent, but also some lacking elements; the salmon was supposed to be spicy, but it definitely wasn't spicy at all; in fact it was hardly distinguishable from the salmon that lay on top of the roll. The kiwi was an interesting choice, and the black tobiko that lay in the middle of the kiwi slice worked really nicely as it looked like kiwi seeds! The flavoring on the tobiko was strong too. The sesame aji mirin aioli was interesting as a concept, but it was hard to taste the sesame. The star of the meal was the dessert: basque cheesecake (idiazabal cheese, butter crumb, lemon, pistachio gelato) with a variety of textures and flavors to delight the palate. The cheesecake was baked so that it wasn't utterly too dense, the butter crumb and lemon were nicely textured to contrast the softness of the cheesecake, and pistachio gelato was neat because it contained a crunchy interior with a ice cream exterior. Not quite sure how they managed that. The service was also really stellar; the server kept asking if we needed stuff, was helpful and friendly and clear regarding specials of the day, and other servers kept replenishing water. Prices are high for what you're eating; but perhaps it's really to cover the nightclubby atmosphere! But hey maybe I'm not the target clientele as the place was packed. read more

I had a reservation at Lola 42 on a Friday night during graduation season, we walked through the curtains in the front to an expansive dining room with a great view of the water. Our party of 2 was seated at the sushi bar and after several minutes we noticed an off-putting odor, similar to that of a public restroom. It wasn't bad enough to ask for a change of seating but it did hinder our experience slightly. Our waiter introduced herself and took our drink order, I settled on a refreshing craft beer from Japan that was light and crisp. There was a wide variety of pan-asian dishes, elevated American classics and sushi options but we decided on sharing a few appetizers and sushi rolls. The first things that appeared was the toro tartare, which was served in a sesame cannoli shell and it was a great bite. Next came the poke nachos, which was four large wonton chips that was topped with tuna, avocado crema, eel sauce and greens. Both appetizers were tasty but we felt that the value wasn't there for either. Lastly we ordered two of their speciality rolls, which was good but unremarkable compared to other sushi restaurants in Boston. read more

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It pains me to write this review. I had been looking forward to this res for days, heard great things from friends, only to be absolutely baffled by its complete mediocrity. Don't get me wrong, the food is perfectly fine, but theres restaurants 15 mins way that have a better atmosphere, inarguably better sushi, and much more reasonable prices that I would pick over this any day. For all its hype as the new chic restaurant in town, the vibes really emulated a hotel restaurant. the fish was fresh, but was the "specialty" roll that just had an extra slice of tuna on top worth $25? Was the watery marg pretty but worth $20???ABSOLUTELY NOT! I would say go for the vibes, but there are none... so maybe just go if someone else is paying... read more

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$64 for 2 cali rolls (that were garbage) and a miso soup lol. Plenty of other sushi restaurants, avoid here. Even mellow monkfish in cambridge is better read more

Parking: street and lot Decor: very clean and crisp Staff: very friendly and on point Food: one work...AMAZING Overall: will 100% be going back read more

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Delicious sushi...some of the best I've had. Great views from the bar area. Drinks were fantastic. The day we went service was a little slow but the restaurant was packed for BOGO rolls. Suggest making a reservation. read more

This spot is such a vibe! Right near the water and tons of other places, this was the perfect spot for dinner. We had originally made reservations for 9 pm because that's all they had. But, they called us the day of the reservation and said they had some openings so we moved up the reservation. I loved this! Made us think that they cared about us and our reservation. We sat at a high top in the bar area, which was right up my alley. The music was on point, lights were dimmed, trendy restaurant and menu looked delicious right off the bat. I started with a margarita and my friend got the hibiscus blueberry margarita. Both were very strong. They came out fast, so props to the waitress and bartender on this. For dinner, I got the rainbow roll. It was pricey, but it was very good. Also, service came out very fast. It tasted very fresh, which I always appreciate. I wish the rolls was a little bigger, but again, it was good so of course I ate it all. Totally a spot you need to check out! read more

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Food was FABULOUS 10/10, service was great form the moment we sat down we felt cared for and welcomed. Ambiance was awesome with loud fun music in the evening and lots of interesting art work on the walls (PG13 if you catch my drift). The menu was personalized for our engagement which was super fun!! Started out with truffle fries, you can't go wrong!! Crab Rangoon was DELICIOUS, perfectly hot and filled with delicious bites of crab. The sushi was amazing, my favorite was the eel roll- if you like eel DEFINITELY get this one. The tabiko with quail egg was also fun! Miso soup came with a lot of tofu which I liked!! Fried rice was INCREDIBLE- surprisingly a generous amount of crab and shrimp!! I liked our view as well- next to the windows and a nice view of the harbor. Would definitely come back! Sort of reminds me of Toca Modera with the loud music and the fun vibe! read more

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The food was so good. However, the expensive, small drinks really left a sour taste in my mouth. My first drink was a cup of ice and a little liquid. I asked for a little less ice on second drink (expecting to get a bigger drink) and my drink was filled about a quarter of the way. What kind of bartender does that?! Food (sushi, burger) was amazing but unlikely to return because drinks are insulting. read more

TLDR: This restaurant is better and more expensive than Fuji. The poke nachos are UNBELIEVABLE, to start with a positive. I'm not a full time, long-time Boston resident, and while I love Seaport and think it's an absolutely utopian neighborhood, there is a stereotype about its residents that manifests in LoLa 42. I first thought 'how could a restaurant with such a good looking food have 3 1/2 stars on yelp?' I decided to set my expectations high and figured that, as they sometimes are, the Yelpers were being too harsh. Firstly, the ambiance: the music was so loud I almost asked for an extra napkin to wipe the blood out of my ears. If you search for "music" in the yelp review search bar, you'll get copious amounts of reviews with people complaining how loud the music is from ages ago. No clue how nothing was ever changed. Immensely puzzling. The food was good, not great. Lacking flavor which I know is arbitrary but there's really no way to explain it. I've never tasted sushi that tasted like nothing at all, but now I have, thanks to the Anata roll. I find it weird that there's phonetic pronunciations of each of the rolls on the menu. I've never seen this before, and I don't understand why a 5 letter, two syllable word needs pronunciation instructions. Maybe it's because the music is so loud that the waiters need you to annunciate better? Who knows. Anyway, the chirashi roll was delicious. So were the ribs, succulent and flavorful. The lettuce wraps were hard to eat. Instead of using ground chicken and spooning sauce into the lettuce wrap, which falls out easily, some culinary training would suggest instead first tossing the chicken in sauce to keep everything together. The basque cheesecake was really nice and fluffy. The lemon curd is unnecessary. I liked the menu, it was well thought-out on the Asian side. The whole '42' schtick that the waiters do is cheesy, and I would prefer if it was just on the menu. Furthermore, I dont care if you have 2 kitchens. It's odd seeing bolognese and sushi on the same menu. I get these sort of 'identity crisis' vibes from LoLa because of this. read more