I already loved the Brookline location. We were 15 minutes away from the Winchester location, so…read moretook the drive. The layout of the restaurant is similar to the Brookline location, with the private booths on the right and special booths on the left, main seating area in the middle, and the bar seating towards the back. Only difference is the Brookline location has those cool matcha whisk structures, while this location has cool honeycomb structures. I would've loved to experience sitting in one of those. I always like to eat spicy so of course I got the Kyushu Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen. As always, broth is so flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. The ramen texture is my favorite, good amount of softness and waviness. The boiled egg is marinated just right, not too salty or sweet. The chashu pork is tender. I wanted to try their version of the spicy cucumbers. It's REALLY spicy. But also very good. The flavor reminds me of the Chinese chili oil sweet potato noodles, very spicy, kind of salty, and a strong taste of vinegar. I love snacking on it. The takoyaki is the best of course, perfectly soft and tender, with thin bonito shavings and great sauce. The fries are essentially seasoned the same way. Salted fries with the takoyaki sauces and bonito. The combo works very well together. Thai tea was good and service was great. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll stop by for another bowl.

Yum!! We went back to Kyuramen, very hungry and eager to try a variety of menu items. We thought…read moreabout trying one of the combo options, but I ended up ordering the curry ramen, and upgrading it for $7 to include a Thai tea and bao bun. The bun was delicious, with tender pork and a flavorful sauce and I loved having the Thai tea to sip on. We also ordered the cucumber salad to share and it was nice and fresh and spicy. My curry ramen was delicious and hearty. My partner ordered the #2 and I really liked the pork in his bowl, I preferred it over the tonkatsu in mine. We ended our meal with matcha tiramisu and during the current promotion, we won an order of popcorn chicken to redeem on our next visit. The restaurant is cozy and they make use of the small space with their honeycomb wall. There are lots of employees working, so service is quick and we were able to call our sever to the table with a button when we wanted to order and pay.

The food is amazing! I have been going there for the past 8 years and I have probably been there…read moreover 200 times, it is that good. The food is always fresh. The waiter, Helen, is so kind and gets you your food very quick. She also makes sure to seat you very quick and the overall service is great. Also the vibe is amazing inside and a great comfy place to settle for an outstanding meal!

It's pretty well known that highest quality food and all you can eat food are mutually exclusive…read moreconcepts. With that in mind... this is AYCE sushi and it's pretty solid. For about $25 you can pick from common rolls and sushi, like bbq eel, tuna, salmon and more. It's a pretty sizeable menu and you can do rolls or hand wraps even. There are some hot kitchen items too like gyoza, miso soup, chicken teriyaki and much more. If you upgrade to the deluxe menu, it's about $35. You're able to include some more items but I think a few you only could do 1 round for. Overall I didn't see the benefit of the deluxe for this night, as the basic menu had everything. Also knowing the quality would just be OK, I didn't bother upgrading. It's small inside and the outside looks pretty beat up. There is parking though. Service was solid. The food comes out fast. The menu says they will charge $1 for any left over pieces but I saw another table get the check while eating and didn't end up finishing a few. I guess it's more of a deterrent. That's fair. I honestly would go back. If you're a big eater and want to get a good deal on sushi, this spot is solid.

Zaida had amazing service and was very friendly and always had a smile in her face.... Food came…read morehot and quick. And she always checked in on us!!! 5 stars!

Music was absolutely amazing - kind, thorough, and patient with us rookies! Delicious food and…read moregreat service all around. Thank you for a perfect dinner. :)

Food (1.5/2): Unfortunately, since this was quite a while…read moreago, I had forgotten what I've ordered. One that I remember is the Wafu Steak. What I can remember is that all the food had great visual appeal. Additionally, the flavors from the main ingredient, sauce, and condiments were artfully balanced. I felt that none of the ingredients in the dishes I ordered were decorative. My only minor disappointment is the small portion (though I get that US portions are typically giant...). Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): Great service even if there was only 1-2 waiters. Wait-time is decent. Cleanliness is impeccable. One minor negative is the positioning of some of the table that sees the fan above them--the fan sits just below the light bulb and creates a "strobe-light" effect at night. This was incredibly disturbing for me and I had to face diagonally downwards most of the time to avoid the flickering at the top-corner of my eyes. Price (0.5/1): As much as I love what they've created, I just feel the price for the portion we receive is on the expensive side. Rounded to 4 because I love the place.

This reallt is a must try spot if you are craving good sushi. It is on the smaller side and has…read moreindoor seating with limited counter seating. There generally is a wait but I wouldn't let that deter you as it is worth the wait. The sushi is always freshly prepared, they have some unique side dishes and sushi/maki offerings too. Ordered pick up on a Saturday. I called 10 mins after they opened and they informed me it was an hours wait. I was a bit surprised by wait time but food was ready exactly when they said it woul be. When I got there place was packed with a few groups waiting for tables. Ordered the crunchy maki, tempura maki and softshell crab maki - everything was delicious as expected. Highly recommend!

This place was nothing short of incredible. I don't know anywhere else that is doing such…read moreinnovative and unique omakase. We were considering a few different omakase spots in Boston for our anniversary and I'm really glad we went here instead. The intimate 6-person bar set up allowed conversation to flow and chatting with the chef was a really cool experience. Every bite was SO good and thoughtful. I'm a bit lost for words trying to describe it, and I already want to go back!

Kudos for creativity and the relaxed and intimate ambiance. One issue is that with only one chef…read more(and no assistants) running the whole show, the fish is not cut to order but rather sliced prior to service and left on the counter at room temperature for the entire 2 hr service. This causes the fish to lose some of its pristine texture and moisture and become slightly mealy or mushy (the exception being the fattier fish such as the sanma). I found this distracting and felt it detracted from the overall experience. The sujiko and wagyu were highlights.

Boy were we surprised! Looked for a place to grab a bite on Saturday and my friend selected…read moreMatsuba. Quiet and unassuming restaurant in Medford Center. Service was awesome, got our drinks right away. Appetizers of miso soup and edamame were really perfect. The sushi was fresh and very tasty. All and all a lovely place for dinner. I'd recommend it for sure. Note -- parking is a challenge in Medford Sq. Be patient, and look for a spot. We parked three blocks away. b

Matsuba Jzakaya is a Japanese restaurant located on 38 Riverside Ave, Medford, Ma. There is plenty…read moreof street parking in this area of Medford. Matsuba is probably one of two Japanese restaurants that is located in Medford. If I had to compare the two, I prefer Matsuba over its rival. Customer service and more importantly, quality of food is better at Matsuba over the neighboring Yoki Japanese Restaurant & Bar. Customer service was top notch when I visited for dinner with my family. The sushi was very fresh. I do regret not trying their yakitori since it is an izakaya. When we visited, we ordered monkfish liver, agadasi tofu, Naruto, katsu curry, broiled yellow tail collar, salmon ikura don, and fried tempura. See my pictures.

The love boat ($69) for 2 was EXCELLENT. We both left dinner completely stuffed to the brim, and I…read morewas thrilled with both the value and the quality of the meal. It comes with 2 bowls of miso soup, which were perfect on a cold winter night. The boat also includes a martini glass with seaweed salad, providing a refreshing, upscale palate cleanser when you need a moment's break from the fish. I was very impressed with the thick cuts for the sashimi, and the toppings on the nigiri also gave a tiny twist to the meal - while yuzu and jalapaeño are common pairings with raw fish, for example, the strawberry-on-salmon was a novel combo for me! The rolls also add appeal for any eating partners who enjoy their fish in another form. There isn't a lot of natural light/windows in the main seating area, so the lighting is dim and gives off an intimate ambiance that's perfect for a date night - no complaints about the service!

Fuki is a modern Japanese and sushi restaurant located near the popular Bow Market. The food,…read moreservice, and ambiance here are excellent! It's the perfect spot for a date night or grabbing drinks and dinner with friends. For appetizers, I highly recommend getting the 3 sampler of tuna, salmon, and yellowtail dumpling to try them all. While called dumpling, it's more like a delicious fish rice ball with special sauce. The house special udon with shrimp, scallop, and fish cake was also really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken hibachi! It's good for being hungry because it comes with soup, veggies, rice, and some shrimp. It comes with yum yum sauce which goes well with everything and a sauce for the vegetables. The service was good, we did ask our questions about appetizers and she gave good recommendations. We didn't wait too long for the food. The ambiance here is great! They have Japanese decor on all the walls including paintings of cherry blossom, koi fish, Mt. Fuji, and even flowers on the roof. Overall, the food here is really good and this is a staple restaurant that I'll keep coming back to!

This became my favorite sushi spot, the food is amazing, service it's good and the prices it's fare.read more

Our go-to spot for all-you-can-eat sushi. The food is always fresh, there's a great variety to…read morechoose from, and the seating is comfortable and welcoming. We stopped by on a beautiful rainy Thursday afternoon and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Friendly service, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere -- we'll definitely keep coming back!

My daughter requested Ramen following a Boda Borg outing. We all loved it. Prices were reasonable,…read moreand the decorations in the bathrooms were A+.

Zuru Zuru has excellent ramen, but I do think its something you should go in and eat while sitting…read morethere. If you get it delivered, it does lose some of the quality in my opinion. I ordered the Chicken Kara-age ramen with Tonkotsu broth. I thought it had great flavor and the portion was large enough that I was able to get two meals out of it. My husband had the Gyu Don bowl which came with sliced marbled beef, caramelized onion, scallion, pickled vegetables, sesame seeds, and steamed rice. He loved the flavor of the beef and thought it was a good portion. I would recommend Zuru Zuru.

Been in search for a great sushi spot in the north shore and finally found one. Alan is really…read morepassionate and took great pride and care in the quality of the fish he served. We did the omakase, which is best to make reservations so he can prepare. The omakase is served one piece at a time with time slots of 1:30.330 and 830. It's $110 per person and it's 15 courses. Our favorites were the Spanish mackerel, and the giant eye red snapper. Everything else was really good, but those two stood out as our favorites. You can also order the omakase à la carte, but best to give it some time to prepare because each piece is intricate. We look forward to trying if everything on the menu!

Celebrating 6 years of being together. We heard the sushi was good quality for the price…read more Here is what we ordered: 1Trio: Bluefin Tuna Belly, Torch Salmon Belly, Hamachi Belly 2Sea Urchin Uni 3A5 Wagyu 4 Scallop Hotate 5Eel Unagi 6Fatty Tuna Toro 7Sea Bream Madai 8 Amberjack Kanpachi 9Threadfin Bream Itoyorida 10 Rainbow Ceviche: Mixed Sashimi with spicy sauce 11Green Tea Tiramisu  12Green Tea Cheesecake The quality was great.The Fatty Tuna Torro was to fatty for me. The Uni, Eel Unagi, & Scallop Hotate were my favorites. The taste reminded me of something that I would get in Japan. The Green Tea Cheesecake was delicious. The Green Tea Tiramisu was still frozen. It was better after a few minutes. Overall, it would come back if it was closer. The pricing was reasonable for the quality of sushi that you get. Service was decent.