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Stopped by Poke Garden in Brookline for a quick meal! The fish was pretty fresh and the portions were really generous. The poke itself was okay, nothing particularly standout, but the service was super fast and convenient. Overall, a solid spot if you want a quick and filling poke bowl! read more

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The Poke Garden special was so delicious! I couldn't decide what I wanted and this was perfect since it included my top three protein (shrimp, tuna, and salmon). Veggies and rice too, along with the house sauce that is comparable to yum yum sauce. The service was great too, really polite workers and quick. Great for lunch, also space to eat inside. read more

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Tim T.

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Here you can get bargain bowl of fresh ingredients assembled along a cafeteria glass setup. Shrimps, both tempura and the spicy, are palette pleasers. Repeats goodness. Okay place to sit with a few tables better to take out. Efficient and helpful staff keep the place fresh and clean. read more

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Great fish quality! There is a variety of options, and cute seating too to enjoy your meal. Service is efficient and friendly. I will be coming back here :) read more

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Well this place is basically a hole in the wall that most people walk right by. I was looking for something vegan & they are limited in their options but thankfully, I was able to get some avo & cuke sushi. It was unfortunate to see the leak they had w/ this bucket of dirty water on the floor, pretty gross. read more

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Pretty decent poke for the price, taste and portion. It's very much a hole in the wall/take out friendly but service was great and the fish tasted fresh. The miso soup was a little artificial tasting but I didn't mind it since it complimented the poke. I liked that there were a lot of options for the poke and if you don't want a bowl, you could make it into a burrito or order sushi. read more

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Alan C.

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I have ordered from Poke Garden for years. and now they have a new policy that unless you order $50 in food they will not deliver. My order came to $33 and i got a message i needed to order $18 dollars more. I am supposed to order more food than i can eat. It is sushi i would not be having leftovers. so i would have to choose but to order food to throw away? I am one person i do not want to spend $50 on food and then i tip $6 and the delivery is i think 3 so $60 for takeout for one meal. I hope they read this and reconsider because their food is good but the policy is not and they have lost a customer. also i live about 1/2 mile from the store. read more

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I am a big fan of this location, especially for a quick and easy lunch! I enjoy the variety of options that Poke Garden has to offer, and it is really fun to make new bowls all the time! I especially love the shrimp tempura and salmon bowls, and they are always sure to give generous portions! The workers are very kind and quick to serve you at the counter. Little pricey but worth it for the poke bowls! read more

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Karen R.

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I come here pretty often for lunch and the food never disappoints. i think the portion sizes are good and it's always quick service. i only give it four stars because they have a punchcard that they only punch if you order in person (and i usually order online). read more

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Michelle C.

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Sometimes I just need a poke bowl. I pop in here from time to time for zucchini noodle poke bowls with salmon. This time I also got a passionfruit overload green tea. There is nothing overly special about this place. If you want consistent poke bowl with good customer service, this is a good spot. read more

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Sam T.

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My boyfriend and I were in the area and I suggested we get lunch take out from here because I'm still on my quest to try every poke place in the Boston and Greater Boston areas and we aren't in Brookline very frequently. The woman who helped us was super friendly and sweet! We ordered online and it wouldn't allow us to pick multiple mix-ins and toppings and she let us make changes while we were there (to pick up) since she didn't have the opportunity to make them yet. She gave us large scoops of basically everything and the quality was great. We also got crab rangoons, which were delicious and yummy! Though it's still not #1 favorite poke place in MA, this place definitely is in top 10. It honestly makes the experience better when the customer service is great and the quality and food is made-to-order. I look forward to coming back here again read more

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Jasmine S.

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Because the food is great and I love it here and I hope everyone would like it here and it's so nice here

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Victoria C.

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A decent poke sushi place located in Brookline Village. Nothing special, but a standard meal to fill you up. I ordered a poke bowl with eel & tuna with seaweed salad and Hawaiian shoyu sauce. I wish there was an option for multiple add-ons to your poke bowl, but since there isn't they do give you a lot for your add on. I got a lot of seaweed salad in my bowl. They were definitely really heavy with the sauce on my poke bowl. There didn't look like much in my bowl, but it was filling as there was 3 pieces of eel and a handful of tuna chunks. There was a good amount of poke to rice ratio, so everything mixed well together. I also ordered a tin guan yin bubble tea, which was okay. The boba was vey inconsistent, some were soft and chewy, while others were hard in the middle. It seems like they mixed yesterday's old boba with new boba they made today. The milk tea wasn't too sweet, but did taste a bit powdery. Overall, not the best poke, but also not the worst, so if you're in the area and craving sushi it'll do the job. read more

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Ana Z.

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Definitely recommend going to Poke Garden! I have been going to their restaurant just recently and all of my visits were delightful. Their customer service is great and the bowls are just delicious! They are a little pricy but it's definitely worth it for such a delicious meal! I will be definitely coming back! read more

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The Poke bowl here is quite good. I got the spicy salmon, which was delicious. All the ingredients were fresh - I would definitely come back here read more

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Renato C.

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Food is good, although for the price portions could be a bit better. Everything was ruined halfway thru drinking their japanese soda when I checked their expiration date, If thats the case please BE CAREFUL WHEN BUYING DRINKS HERE. DISGUSTING read more

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Patrick S.

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I really miss Clover where Poke Garden is, the reason why is that Clover had more business than Poke Garden, also Clover's food was delicious, Poke Garden food is very bland, for example today I tried the Hawaiian Maki, it was very disgusting, the prices are reasonable for some items but other items it's very expense to order, at least when Clover was there they had reasonable prices for all their items on their menu. read more

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Marisa M.

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Great poke spot in Brookline. Super friendly service. I had a build your own poke, with salmon and tuna. Lots of selection and everything was fresh. Quick and easy to get good poke! read more

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Amy G.

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This is my third visit to this location: and I will say I will become a regular. Tonight I got the build your own poke bowl. All of the ingredients are very fresh and tasty. There are many toppings and sauces offered that you can put on your bowl. I would recommend getting a bowl with the grilled chicken and wasabi shoyu sauce! It is incredible. This very laid back location is great to grab a quick bite to eat, as well as very clean! read more

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Dena T.

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I've been waiting to try this place since the "coming soon" sign went up last year. I was devastated to lose Yokohama as my local mom and pop sushi place and was a devoted customer. So I had high standards for anyone new coming into the neighborhood sushi game. Tonight I finally got to try Poke Garden and I was pleasantly surprised by how great it was. Since it looks like more of a fast casual place rather than having the more "traditional" look of other sushi restaurants, I wasn't sure how good the quality of the food would be. I had the Ahi Tuna poke bowl with sushi rice and Ahi sauce, and it was excellent! The tuna was really fresh and tasty and they gave a very generous portion of fish. I look forward to trying the salmon and all the varieties. I'm excited to try their take on the sushi burrito, and they have something I hadn't heard of called Makirittos which seem to be mini sushi rolls. Also I must say that I am someone who hates DIY in food options -- I never can get the flavor combos right, but I feel totally equipped to build my own bowl next time. It's much less stressful than other places because they offer unlimited add-ins of toppings, so I'm not struggling to figure out what I want to eat and calculate the price of my meal and decide if it's worth it all at the same time. I greatly appreciate this simplified pricing method! Plus, the customer service was excellent. The woman who helped me was very sweet. I will definitely be coming here regularly for all my sushi needs. And extra bonus points for serving their takeout in what appears to be compostable or recycled paper bowls. Gotta love the eco friendly touches! read more

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Katy M.

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Fresh ingredients + delicious poke. We got a build your own bowl. The boba was also great. Friendly service at the checkout.

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Sal N.

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Happy to come across this place cause I am a poke bowl lover and this place is in a nice location, clean & friendly staff. This place has zucchini noodles as an alternative to sushi/white rice which I like. I've come several times and some times the food selection looks like its been sitting out all day and not so fresh. read more

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Tom G.

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Good: clean, relatively quick, some seating, unlimited toppings. The owners seem very sweet. Average: prices (~$12 for a bowl), rice cook (a tiny bit mushy), overly sweet sauces. Some toppings were borderline fresh. Tuna was fairly fresh. Bad: took a while to get someone to actually take our order, the salmon was absolutely not fresh, and it wasn't busy during lunch service so I fear freshness will be a mounting concern. 3.5. Love having a poke shop in my backyard, don't love rolling the dice on freshness. read more

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Tara T.

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Poke Garden is okay! It's decently fresh, has seating (which is a step up from the previous Clover stationed here), and has reasonable prices ($11.45 for two protein choices, unlimited toppings, and your choice of base between rice, salad, zoodles, or burrito). I did find the dressing a little heavy; especially since I got zoodles, I was drowning in sweet ponzu at the end. The fish seemed fresh, though, as did the veggies. read more

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Lisa H.

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I tried this place as it's the nearest sushi place in Brookline Village and approve. Service was fast and convenient pay options. You can also order ahead and just pick up. I had the ahi tuna poke bowl with sushi rice, seaweed, mango and cucumber. All was fresh. read more

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Thea B.

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The food is amazing and the people are so nice! And it is always clean and cheerful inside! The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the menu includes items that everyone in our family loves (kids, adults, vegetarians, meat-eaters, etc.). We eat here at least once a week. The service is also above and beyond - we had an order that was somehow canceled by Grubhub and they brought it over themselves. read more

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Josh Y.

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Poke Garden is a new poke restaurant opened in Brookline, and yes, it is Chinese owned. Portion was decent, with unlimited mix-ins and toppings, and two-protein option was only $12. I got sesame ginger sauce, which was a delicious creamy sauce, but did not expect it to be mayo based. Avocado was the only item cost extra ($1.50). read more

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Phillip M.

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Let me just start out by saying when Clover closed, I was pretty upset. I love me a good fast casual place. Clover was gone and knowing Brookline, it was most likely going to be replaced with just another Real Estate office. Luckily, Poke Garden stepped in and boy it's delicious. I feel like with poke bowls and sushi-ritos, you need to excel in both quality and the variety of ingredients, I think Poke Garden does both pretty well. I just got a build your own bowl with both the Spicy Tuna and the Ahi Tuna and boy, it was delicious. The fish was fresh, the toppings was good (highly recommend the Sriracha Aioli), and the price wasn't too bad. Poke Garden just jumped up in my short list of good quick options. read more

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Juliana I.

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Delicious poke in Brookline village! Very friendly staff. Good value as well. Salmon was very fresh and you can get as many toppings and dressings as you want. Great variety of fresh ingredients. Definitely the best in the area. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Zoe F.

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Really nice owners, and delicious bowls at a reasonable price!! Unlimited toppings and give you a bunch for the value. A really nice, family run business in Brookline with great flavors and truly delicious bowls. These seem like kind, hardworking people making very good food in a neighborhood that can sometimes be hard on small businesses! read more

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What a great us of space and a new offering in Brookline! I absolutely love Poke so I was ecstatic when I found out that I no longer have to make the trek to Cambridge/Somerville to get one of my favorite meals. Poke Garden has all the standard options for add ins, proteins, toppings and sauces but when in comparison to other Pokes spots, it can seem a bit basic. There's a few seats if you want to eat there- but don't plan to go with a large group! Overall, it's clean, competitively priced and delicious! read more

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Excited Brookline has a poke place and this place doesn't disappoint. If you like poke, definitely give this place a try. Delicious poke, super kind staff. Seems to be family run which is nice to support. Ingredients are fresh and yummy. read more

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It was disgusting. There was a lot of mayo and no avocado in our poke bowl. We requested tuna in place of salmon, but received a poke with salmon anyway. Only the rice was edible. Newer again. read more

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There was a good amount of fish in my poke bowl, but there were more than a few scales and bones which was annoying. Also, the Japanese banana cake wasn't a cake at all and didnt seem like banana, it was more like fried plantains with a sweet sauce on it. It wasn't bad, but it's not what the menu says. read more

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Bad quality, there are fish bones in salmon and the spicy tuna just taste not good either, in fact rotten! Don't know how many day it has been there in order for it to taste like this, fishy smelly and sour. The worst experience ever read more

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Excellent quality of seafood. The food is a great balance of flavors and texture with fresh ingredients

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Super fresh sushi! Ordered delivery and came within 30 min. Got some basic roles which were awesome and the poke bowl was delish. Fish is super fresh and so tasty. Nice quality ingredients. Would order from here again in a heartbeat. read more

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Pretty good poke restaurant. Fish is fresh, tables are clean. Recommended for people who likes poke. pretty good overall.

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Caroline O.

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The sushi is fresh and delicious. The service is fast. I was so excited to see steamed mini soupy pork buns on their menu. They are delicious. My kids crave them all the time. read more

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Nina C.

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Great food, and clean environment. If you like poke bowl and sushi, you have to try this place out. The staffs are super friendly and they take any request to satisfy the customers. Lots of options including vegetarian and vegan! read more

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6 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
Brookline Village
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(617) 608-3145
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Hours

What time does Poke Garden open?

Poke Garden opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Poke Garden close?

Poke Garden closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Poke Garden serve alcohol?

Yes, Poke Garden serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Poke Garden allow dogs?

Yes, Poke Garden allows dogs.

Does Poke Garden have TVs?

Yes, Poke Garden has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Poke Garden have parking?

Yes, Poke Garden has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Poke Garden have free WiFi?

Yes, Poke Garden has free WiFi.

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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!

Have been hearing about their Mon & Tue AYCE, so went on to try it a month or so ago. With what…read moreseems to be a recent price increase, now $50++ allows access to a good variety of sushi/sashimi, on top of apps, ramen, poke bowls, and cooked rice/noodle dishes. Whereas $80++ offers diners a set of amount of uni, plus unlimited amount of everything else, wagyu included. Sounds like a good deal, especially when one can eat a lot. Even as we are no longer Team Eat Till You Burst, we went for the premium, mainly for the nicer cuts such as toro and wagyu, and because uni!! Jumping in shortly after 5pm, we were promptly seated, marked a bunch of stuff on paper, and soon after submission, we got food brought to our table. It was a decent meal overall, so why 3 stars? Let's recap. Menu variety is fantastic, though of course we didn't get "one of everything", coz that's simply impossible. While the premium did cover a lot of grounds, it would have been nice if they also included anago (sea eel) which is currently only available on the a la cart menu, and maybe even offer couple lesser-known items such as monk fish liver app, sea grapes, off-the-beaten-path fish cuts, what have you. Would be happy even if we only get an allotment of those like we do with the uni. Now, service - great overall. Servers circulated around and were alert of customers' needs. Approached at appropriate times to take our order sheets, refill water, provide new order sheets, and ask if we wanted more food. So kudos on that. Their denotation of serving "regular portion" of cooked food had us hesitant in ordering, since we didn't want to be wasteful (or use our limited stomach space for dishes we can easily get elsewhere). But from other tables' orders as well as the one noodle dish that we ended up getting, it seems that the portion size was what I would like to see at AYCE places -- about 50-60% of regular Asian dish size, where 3-4 people can each have a couple bites "just to try". However, to think if that is what they call "regular portion", then it is definitely "Brookline pricing" on a la carte, which I would not recommend one to do such things on these items. Food is fantastic in general; we got a variety of stuff, and everything was really of top quality and taste. The meal would have been a "highly recommended" if they didn't serve the uni that we got. Out of the 12 pcs of uni sushi, all of them were... while not "foul" to a point where one cannot safely consume, they were definitely more sub-par than "ok but not great". Colors aside (which I understand there can be a range depending on origins and such), the uni was a "splat" of yellow stuff on rice, without distinct shape of the flesh. On top of the fishy smell (I'm talking about slightly ammonia-ish), the presentation and taste-texture upon them hitting our tongues... really left the ENTIRE room to be desired. In retrospect, we should have sent them back even if they weren't going to replace them. But instead, we stupidly forced ourselves to shove them all down in cowardly silence, then ordered another round of wagyu just to make us feel a little better about it. Yes, we weren't smart as customers. But if the restaurant is going to charge $100++ per person (after tax and tip), someone from the kitchen should have known better than pushing this thing out for customers to deal with. In their defense, yes, the uni itself was still "edible" in a sense that it didn't make us sick, but I'd maintain that better judgment should have been made. Once the shell was cracked open and you see this pale-gray yellow mush, it should have been decided that it is better repurposed, than be served straight to your customers as your star/featured product. As seen in other diners' experiences, it could just have been a one-off mishap, so I'm not knocking them entirely. But I do hope the restaurant would improve on their QC accordingly. It was such a disappointing low point in an otherwise wonderful meal.

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4.7(206 reviews)

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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!

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Well, the moo Ping draws me back . Excellent flavors and all…read moredishes throw some heat with flavors . I enjoy the dishes and eat when here when in Allston area . Parking is difficult. They do alot of delivery service take out orders .

Came with a friend for a Saturday dinner, got the pad kee mao without bamboo and peas, with half…read moretofu, half veggies. Good flavor, got it spicy so they gave me a bit of pepper flakes. Noodles were chewy, quite enjoyed the meal. My friend got the pad kee mao with chicken. They didn't give me a bit more veggies, and the amount of veggies I had looked less than my friend's plate. I think they're not having very good portion control? $18.50 post-tax, decent portions.

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Genki Ya

4.1(793 reviews)

0.9 mi

I've been to Genki Ya a few times, and it's one of my favorite sushi places in Brookline. The fish…read morealways tastes fresh, and I've never had a bad meal there. I usually try a different roll when I go, and everything I've had has been really good. The restaurant is clean and relaxing, and the staff have always been friendly whenever I've visited. I also like that the menu has a lot of options, whether you're really into sushi or just looking for something simple, you'll find something. I've ordered both takeout and eaten in the restaurant, and the quality has been consistent every time. There are a lot of sushi spots around Boston, but Genki Ya is one that I keep coming back to. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the Brookline area.

I have been a die hard fan for several years now and order from here at least twice a month. But,…read morethere have been a few instances that are getting hard to look past. I ordered from there last night and ended up having some leftovers, pulled it out of the fridge to see GREY tuna (see below). I regularly cook sushi and work with raw tuna myself and not once has this happened. I did also have an incident a few months ago where there were small bits of hair in my roll. It's so sad because I genuinely love it here and it's so close to me but I can't bring myself to keep testing faith if they're keeping their quality so low.

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Salmon and white tuna sashimi with squid

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine - Brookline

3.7(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Coolidge Corner

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Myself and a coworker stopped by for dinner and we were super satisfied! The food and service were outstanding. We also loved the vibe inside....kind of like a Japanese garden situation. We will definitely return when in the area!

So I'm not really sure what's going on here. This has been my go to place but the place was a…read morelittle empty , but the prices are definitely higher and there is a new menu. The quality of sushi isn't the same. My spicy tuna Maki wasn't as flavorful. and that's a pretty basic sushi roll I order. The other thing was since I was there during the daytime the table didn't look clean and I asked my server to wipe it. She came back and said oh that's actually a permanent stain and I can't get it off. First of all, I wasn't about to argue with her, but I'm Thinking there's a thing called Clorox but that statement is a little ridiculous for me. It made me feel gross. The spicy girl roll and spider wall was good as always. So I don't know what's going on, but it was really empty and it made me feel a little sad. But the service was nice and I always like the host.

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HOTATE KAIYAKI Baked scallop, crab stick, tobikko, spicy mayo & cheese.

Sushi Man

3.9(212 reviews)

3.5 mi

When in the Newton / chestnut hill... just go stop into sushi man. Owned by a sweet couple, service…read moreis always good. Small authentic vibes. Food is made with care. We'll always eventually get a fix and work our way back out here for some sushi, beef katsu, squid skewers and salmon bowls. Agedashi tofu was also good! Either way you know when you need a fix, reasonable pricing and good pricing / service. Bring ya butt thru!

Delicious sushi and steak bento! Our kids love the avocado sushi. The owners are very nice! Love…read moresupporting this mom and pop shop.

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Fresh oranges every time! So sweet & juicy.

Matsunori Handroll Bar

4.6(398 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

Amazing hand rolls, super fresh and cute spot for a date night…read more Can be a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion!

I visited on a Saturday night for a quick bite and was told it would be about a 20min wait, but it…read moreturned out to be a lot quicker than expected. Service was great and friendly. The ambiance is nice, clean space and well decorated. The food was pretty good. We got steamed egg and edamame for appetizer, but I'd skip on it next time. I didn't really enjoy the flavor of the gel on the egg, and truffle on edamame was a bit too salty. For hand rolls, we got salmon, tuna, scallop, cod, and uni. The lime zest on the Ikura Salmon was a good touch, and the cod was great. I'm aware uni is pricey, but there could've been a bit more uni as the pieces were actually quite small. Overall, I had a good experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I don't think this is anywhere on my Top 5 sushi spots.

Cute vibes!

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Spicy tuna

Super Fusion Cuisine

4.2(329 reviews)

0.9 mi

this is my favorite takeout sushi spot! the staff are super friendly, sushi is fresh and tasty, and…read morethe prices are very reasonable. my personal fav is the snow mountain maki roll and they have great deals on the combos too

Quite tasty! You will enjoy it if you love sushi that is fresh and affordable. Would have again!read more

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Hmmm bathroom lol

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Brendan Y.

9

1

3

8 years ago

Poke Garden has a great menu so far, and there are a lot of options to choose from. I love sushi and decided to try out something more healthy. The restaurant is very clean and organized. I definitely recommend their spicy tuna and for the bowl, the poke garden special is a great starting point. read more

Galit R.

0

1

0

8 years ago

Their food was very fresh and there was a wide range of toppings to put in your bowl, including zoodles instead of rice! Quick and friendly, accommodating service. Good value for the money and kids loved the build your own bowl. We'll definitely be back. read more

Nancy Z.

0

1

0

8 years ago

LOVED IT!!!!! This was my first time having Poke and it was an amazing experience. Staff is super friendly and the options are endless. I personally really like the Hawaiian Classic but everything in the store is really good. Recommend for everybody :) read more

Rong. Jin C.

0

1

45

8 years ago

I order online and the system said that it would take 35 to 45 minutes for my orders to be delivered yeah well it took 20 before my phone rang and dude was here to drop it off ymmv but that is awesome l was hangry. I'm also happy! read more

Lili W.

0

2

3

8 years ago

Food is really fast and great, and the staffs are super nice and helpful!! It is small but clean place. Highly recommended to the one who loves sushi and definitely will come back in the future! read more

Tony C.

0

2

9

8 years ago

Excellent shop, Great location, much fresher than pokeworks and mixing, toppings are great! Also their loyalty program is the best of any poke restaurant! read more

E Lin L.

30

2

0

8 years ago

great place ，fast service！Food is so yummmmmmmmy！definitely will come back! The restaurant has Asian food -like Chinese and Japanese food( sushi)! read more

Mei W.

0

1

14

8 years ago

Yum! Build your own bowl-a concept successful! Shrimp, tuna and spicy tuna are excellent! So fresh! Never forgot read more

Elizabeth S.

0

2

0

4 years ago

I'd give this place ZERO stars if it were an option- absolutely disgusting- please don't eat here.

Alexandra E.

0

1

4 years ago

Recommend Poke Garden! The bowl was very filling and tasted delicious! Will be coming back!!

Josh W.

7

23

9

8 years ago

Stopped in for lunch, place was clean food was fresh. Would come back if I was in the area.

Lucia P.

21

3

0

8 years ago

Great food. Love it. You should have boba!! Lastly, tip your workers!!

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They have a very comprehensive menu. But I am a man of simple needs that appreciates a perfect…read moremeal - and there is nothing more perfect than their ahi tuna bowl - they have paired majestically with mango and jalapeño - crafting a blend of flavors that transports you into the kingdom of bliss. I owe it to myself to try their other dishes, but when you have found heaven on earth, why try anything else?

I ordered takeout from here and it was really quite a good deal. The actual sushi itself was good…read morebut nothing over the top, but the price is really what makes this something worth coming back to. For $22.95, you get three rolls of your choice, a salad, miso soup, and a can of soda. And not only that, but this special is available all day - not just at lunch! Salad and miso soup - average - not bad not amazing, but having these two items added to the special add a good amount of value. The salad has the normal tangy dressing which is nice and the miso soup is decent. Spicy tuna roll - it's hard to tell how fresh something is when you have tempura flakes mixed in, but this did the trick. It was slightly greasy from the fried tempura, but it tasted like a solid spicy tuna roll that I'd get again Spicy yellowtail roll - same deal with the spicy yellowtail - the tempura was nice and I liked that they even had this as an option for the special. I think yellowtail is more expensive in some places, so this was nice to have Salmon avocado roll - here you could actually tell the fish was pretty fresh. This was an above average salmon avocado roll, and the avocado was nice and ripe too. I'd absolutely get this again - the price being available all day is a great perk, and all of the food you get for this Pick 3 Maki all day special is great. With some places charging $3 or more to add soda, having the soup, salad, soda, PLUS all three rolls is really great. I will be back to get this again for sure!

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