Very fresh, quality sashimi in a cozy basement level space with fast service. Lunch specials have a…read morenice variety - the sake hamachi hotate don came with miso, yellowtail, salmon, scallops, tamago, and pickles. The sashimi had lovely textures and clean flavor. The place filled up quickly during lunch, so show up early or be prepared to wait a bit. Will definitely be adding to my lunch rotation.

My third visit to Tora, but my first time ordering the Niku Udon. It was so delicious! I arrived…read morehungry from skipping lunch and this satisfied me for a great price. The broth was hot (temperature wise) and flavorful, and the noodles were wonderfully chewy. I think the Niku Udon will be my go-to order when I return. We were seated and served quickly as a party of 2 on a Wednesday at 5pm. Highly recommend getting a meal at Tora before a show at a nearby theater!

My favorite udon place EVER!!…read more Yume Ga Arukara is hands down my favorite udon spot ever. The udon is perfectly chewy, and the beef is so flavorful. The menu is small, but honestly, they do what they do SO well. I highly recommend getting the cold udon over the hot, especially the spicy cold niku udon, which is my absolute favorite! Sometimes I'll even add extra beef when I'm extra hungry. I used to go to the Porter Square location, so I'm so happy they opened one in Seaport! There's usually a wait, but trust me, it's 100% worth it. Every time I'm back in town, I make sure to stop by. It's that kind of place you just keep coming back to.

I came here with a party of 4 on a Thursday around 5:30pm. We had heard about the long waits for…read morethis place so we purposely came for an earlier dinner and I'm so glad we did because a line started forming almost immediately after we sat down! I ordered the Spicy Cold Niku Udon and it was really refreshing, especially since we were visiting Boston during a heat wave. The udon was good, but honestly I don't think it was good enough that I would be willing to wait in a super long line for it lol. I know this place gets a lot of hype, but I would probably just aim to come during a less busy time if I wanted to eat here again. The restaurant itself is also pretty small, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group. I think a party of 2-4 would be much more manageable, especially during peak dining hours!

Exceptional service with high quality meats and no wait on a weekday lunch! Had the pleasure of…read moredining here with a friend today & enjoyed the basic set, which contained meat that tasted better than some premium cuts at other AYCE restaurants. Milk tea on tap, sauce bar with raw pasteurized egg. Salmon and mackerel also included in the unlimited apps menu now, too. Location is compact given it's in Boston Chinatown, but it has what you need! Restrooms have mouth wash and floss tips, which is great post meal. Been to Mikiya in CA, which has a bit more elevated ambiance & feel but the food and quality is the same. Service was phenomenally efficient, respectful, and great! Come hungry, leave happy :)

It was my first time returning to Mikiya since going for their grand opening about a year or two…read moreago. This time I decided to go for late lunch & experienced no wait time. We got the silver set, which comes with American and Australian wagyu meat options. We opted for this one because it includes the seafood platter, vegetable platter, and choice of one of the following specialty dishes: wagyu tartare with chips, sweet shrimp sashimi, bone marrow, & wagyu nigiri. We decided to each get the wagyu tartare. For broths, we did half sukiyaki and half spicy miso. I think next time I will just get only sukiyaki though because it is so good! We ended up just cooking everything in the sukiyaki broth. The pasteurized eggs are amazing in this broth btw! For all of the AYCE options, you get unlimited drinks + tea, seasonal fruit, ice cream, sauce bar, pasteurized eggs, ground wagyu, wagyu curry, and can order appetizers off their appetizer menu. For appetizers, we ordered seaweed salad, eel nigiri, chicken karaage, & fried shumai. They all tasted as expected, so we were happy about that. I enjoyed the ground wagyu! It was tasty and even tastier after adding in some garlic & chili peppers. Wagyu tartare looked and tasted very fresh. I think if it had some more citrus, it would've been even better. Because raw beef doesn't really have that much of a taste and I think some more lime would complement this well! The seafood platter was awesome. My favorites were the lobster tail, fresh abalone, scallops, and oysters. Amazing! I would say the only thing that I didn't like from my recent visit was the vegetable platter. It had great variety BUT I wasn't have that some of the veggies they gave us were not properly cleaned. Make sure to inspect the vegetables!! The watercress and bok choy still had some dirt on them. But everything else was fine. I always inspect everything before eating (anywhere) but I especially make sure to inspect watercress because it's known to be pretty dirty. For meats, we mainly stuck with the Australian wagyu chuck ribeye! It is my favorite cut from this set. Overall, I'd come back again! I think it's a great place to go for hotpot & is different from your typical Chinese hotpot experience. The silver set is the best to get in my opinion because you get a little bit of everything & to be honest, I don't think you can really taste the difference of the different wagyus (American vs Australian vs Japanese) unless it's being grilled.

Labubu dolls overhead. Why? I'm not sure. But it adds character…read more Food: We worked our way through an embarrassment of handrolls--duck foie gras, A5 Miyazaki wagyu tenderloin, miso butter cod, spicy scallops--each one a small, precise argument for why these two culinary traditions (Japanese-French) belong together. The toro and foie gras was exactly what they should be: quietly devastating. But surprisingly the dish that stopped the world for me was the duck risotto. Rich, deeply savory, the kind of thing that makes you go quiet mid-bite. I will be back for it. Probably soon. I'm mentally drooling already just thinking about it. Drinks: The wintermelon milk punch clarified cocktail is worth ordering on concept alone and then delivers on execution too. A Sancerre alongside the handrolls? Correct decision, no notes. Service was warm and attentive without hovering. The atmosphere is genuinely inviting. And then there are the Labubu dolls. Rows of them. Overhead. Staring. I have no idea what they're doing there and I respect that no one felt the need to explain it. It works, somehow, in the way that only truly confident restaurants can get away with inexplicable décor choices. One soft critique: the dessert menu felt sparse with a single macaron service. For a kitchen operating at this level, that feels like an unfinished sentence. A meal this considered deserves a proper ending. But make no mistake: Mai is exceptional. The Labubu dolls are watching, and they agree.

Came here because I was going to Seaport anyway and also wanted to complete their August passport…read morechallenge. It was very empty at 1:30pm, only a table of 2. I don't particularly like the army of Labubus placed around the store, especially the ones on the ceiling beams. Slightly creepy imo. We didn't realize the lunch menu didn't have appetizers, but at least there were combo sets to save a few dollars. It doesn't have as much variety as Matsunori either. We ordered the best seller set (miso cod, toro, spicy scallop), apple salmon, snow crab, and spicy tuna Overall I was surprised by how large the portions were. I mean they're a dollar or two more expensive than Matsunori but I still found the amount of fish to be more than expected. Toro was clearly less fishy and more tender than the tuna used in the spicy tuna. However, I didn't like how there's caviar added to the toro. I think it overpowers the flavor and I don't want to be paying more for the sake of the caviar. Apple salmon was actually my favorite. I like the gentle sweetness from the apples which were slightly softened. Salmon was also smooth in my mouth, more so than the cheaper tuna. Miso cod wasn't as juicy and umami forward as I'd like. In fact it felt a bit heavy to me which was disappointing because I was excited to have a hot juicy roll.

The food, wine & service were very good. Sushi bar seats a total of 12 people so very intimate…read more I apologize for taking zero photos of the courses as we were locked in & present. Trust me - fresh, beautiful marinated, & generous portion.

very very fresh and heaping servings of some of the best seafood i've had, period. i've never had…read moreomakase before and i don't know much about the process that goes into it, but you can tell everything's been meticulously prepared day of, from the food to the way we were served, it was incredible. we were among the first groups to try their newest seasonal menu, so that was rly cool. also cook with the glasses? so sweet and truly talented in his craft!

This charming little restaurant a few steps down from the sidewalk is a lovely addition to the…read morerestaurant choices in the neighborhood. The decor is bright and cheerful and the room (and restrooms) sparkling clean. The service is quick, gracious and calm. And the food is delicious! I don't care to eat meat, so it was wonderful to have several selections of vegan and pescatarian dishes to choose from. My husband and I enjoyed the soups we chose and want to come back to try the cold noodle dishes.

Nice and casual Japanese addition to Boston's Chinatown with a really charming, cute, and clean…read moreinterior. Kind staff and quick service. It's tightly packed but spaced well enough, given the small space. Mainly soba and udon with both hot and cold options. Compared to other udon spots in the area (Yume, Futago), I think the noodle texture here stands out to me. They're slightly dinner but they're cooked slightly al dente, which I appreciated. I would say they are similar to Korean kalguksu noodles, which are hand-pulled and hand-cut noodles also often served in a soup format. I got the sukiyaki, which had a great sweet and soy sauce-forward broth, a poached egg, and topped with julienned scallions. I thought it was solid but not outstanding, knock my socks off!

Fuji at Ink Block is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston's South End. The Asian-inspired food…read moreis absolutely delicious, and there's something on the menu for everyone. The restaurant is beautiful, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the food and drinks are amazing. It's easily one of my favorite places to go, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Asian dining experience!

The udon was absolutely delicious... I gave it five out of five without hesitation after just one…read morebite. XO Seafood Udon: The restaurant specifically labeled it "wok-tossed," and it truly had a wonderful wok-hei鑊氣 (wok aroma), with an irresistible fragrance as soon as it arrived at the table. The XO sauce was extremely rich, sweet and umami, and the udon noodles were soft on the outside and bouncy on the inside; the sauce was glossy, smooth, but not greasy, allowing it to coat the noodles evenly and infuse them with flavor. The shrimp, squid, and scallops were all fresh and large, making for a very satisfying meal. The shrimp, in particular, were coated with a thin layer of starch before being pan-fried, adding layers of texture and locking in the juices. This plate removed the scallions and onions to suit my taste, and if you like spicy food, adding a little chili oil would greatly enhance the flavor. The restaurant had an elegant and refined ambiance, and the service was attentive, making it a very relaxing place.

We came here for a light lunch. We were welcomed by the lovely ladies in the front. We were…read moreseated right away. Our waiter, Jovan was very nice attentive and professional. I informed Jovan that I am allergic to Soy beans, soy milk and tofu. He informed the manager. The manager came by to verify the information and I clarified that I can eat Soy sauce because it's fermented. He went and spoke with the cooks and they made sure that they prepare the perfect meal. We ordered... Vietnamese Espresso Martini Thai chili Margarita Nama Spicy Tuna Everything was fresh, beautiful and delicious. The service was amazing.

Had a great time having lunch here the other day. It was a rainy day and we had our dog with us so…read morewe decided to come to Faneuil Hall and were positively surprised that Wagamama was also dog-friendly. They were very sweet with our girl and immediately brought her a water bowl. I wasn't hungry enough for ramen (which is usually my go-to) so I finally got to try some other menu items: the miso sweet potato bao buns, bang bang cauliflower and edamame. Everything was fantastic it the Bao bun was my highlight. The bun was incredibly fluffy and the miso sweet potato filling packed with flavor. The service was also very attentive and we had a lovely time!

There are meals you remember because they taste good, and then there are experiences that change…read morethe way you think about food. Three 1 One Omakase was one of those experiences. It introduced me to new textures, flavors, aromas, and, most importantly, a deeper appreciation for the culture behind the food. From the moment we arrived, Chef Wei, his wife Carrie, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The atmosphere felt intimate, as though we had been invited into someone's home rather than a restaurant. Every detail felt intentional, from the minimalist design and calming ambiance to the subtle aromas throughout the space. Learning that Three 1 One was originally a one-bedroom apartment made the experience even more meaningful. The evening reminded me of a trip to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, where local islanders welcomed my fiancé and eight friends into their home to share a meal prepared from that day's catch. Coincidentally, there were ten guests gathered around the counter at Three 1 One, just as there had been ten of us in Vietnam. In both places, strangers came together over exceptional food and genuine hospitality. That feeling stayed with me throughout the evening. My fiancé and I celebrated our 11th anniversary here as we began exploring Michelin-starred restaurants together. After traveling throughout North and South Vietnam, where his family is from, we returned with a renewed appreciation for food and the stories it tells. We were excited to discover such a thoughtful Michelin-starred restaurant so close to home. The 19-course omakase felt like a journey. The opening truffle sea bream with mizuna and sudachi sauce awakened the palate with bright citrus and earthy richness. The Kegani Hokkaido hairy crab with dashi jelly and tomato dashi mousse became my fiancé's favorite. Once mixed together, it was creamy, savory, delicate, and refreshing. His reaction said it all: "Wow." The tako (octopus) with house-made sweet soy sauce highlighted the natural flavor of the seafood beautifully, while the Tokobushi somen with abalone, wheat noodles, yam, okra, and cold dashi became one of my favorite courses. It was refined yet bold, layered with umami, and unexpectedly reminded me of the haenyeo women of Jeju Island, whose tradition of free-diving for seafood gave me an even greater appreciation for the ingredients. Another standout was the Amadai Uroko Yaki (crispy-scale tilefish). The contrast between the crisp scales and tender fish created a texture I'd never experienced before. Along with the abalone course, it was one of the highlights of the evening. The Aji horse mackerel with ginger, chives, sesame, and nori provided a refreshing transition before the sushi. The sushi alone deserves its own review. Every piece reflected remarkable craftsmanship and precision. Watching Chef Wei prepare each bite was part of the experience itself. The rice was beautifully seasoned, and every ingredient felt balanced. My favorite piece was the uni (sea urchin). It was incredibly smooth, rich, and almost buttery. My second favorite was the Hokkaido hotate (scallop), with its delicate smokiness, sweetness, and juicy texture that left me wanting another bite immediately. We also tried selections from the additional menu, along with a pear-toned sake that paired beautifully with the meal. More than anything, what stayed with me wasn't just the food, but the feeling of the evening. It was an experience built around craftsmanship, hospitality, culture, and sharing a meal with others. Thank you to Chef Wei, Carrie, and the entire team for making our 11th anniversary unforgettable and for giving us such a memorable first Michelin-star dining experience. We look forward to returning.

This was my first Omakase experience, and I honestly don't know how anything will ever top it! From…read morethe moment you walk in, the atmosphere is personalized and incredibly welcoming. We went through 18 courses of the freshest, highest-quality fish. Chef Wei's precision is amazing to watch, and the progression of the meal was perfectly paced. He is truly an artist! If you have allergies, they are exceptionally accommodating. I have a crab allergy, and they didn't just skip the course, instead they prepared a thoughtful, high-end substitution so I never felt like I was missing out on the full experience. While it is a splurge, Chef Wei ensures you get your money's worth through the quality of the ingredients and the flawless service. An absolute 10/10 for a special occasion!