Very fresh, quality sashimi in a cozy basement level space with fast service. Lunch specials have a nice 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. read more

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My third visit to Tora, but my first time ordering the Niku Udon. It was so delicious! I arrived hungry 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! read more

Casual, popular, and bustling Japanese spot in Chinatown. Very tight for space and limited seating given it is a basement spot in one of the Chinatown complexes! And it is popular for a good reason. Service is quick, I'm sure they are trying to get people in and out. Very fresh kaisendon (fish bowls) with delicately cut, plump fish. A friend and I got the salmon and tuna don, which were appropriately priced under $20 if I remember correctly. Lots of different cuts of salmon and tuna, which were all covering fluffy white rice, and served with a side of miso soup and Japanese radish/pickled vegetable. If you were to compare this place with other casual Japanese spots serving sushi or sashimi, there is an easily discernable difference in quality. You can tell by the texture and appearance of the fish in your bowl! This is a classic in Chinatown for a reason, and I will never say no to a kaisendon from Tora. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Salmon and tuna don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My go to spot for sushi rice bowl! My favorite is the LR2 Salmon, Hamachi & Hotate Don! You get two pieces of each fish and tamago with a miso soup for under $20! I get it at least once a month! read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - LR2 Take Out - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here on my last trip to Boston and liked it so much that I knew I had to come back again! Tora Japanese is located in Chinatown--in the basement area of one of the buildings, so seating is pretty limited. I came for lunch with two friends, and they didn't have a table for three, but the hostess was able to quickly accommodate us by rearranging another party that just sat down, and we were able to get some seats at the bar. Service was really fast and friendly throughout our dining experience. I ordered the sake don from the lunch menu, which came with a good-sized portion of rice topped with salmon sashimi and a side of miso soup. Definitely a great spot for a quick and affordable lunch in Chinatown! read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Sake Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My friend and I went here on a Thursday night at 6pm and got seated at the sushi bar! We shared the yuzu sake, it was delicious and paired well with our dinner. The sushi was fresh and the hamachi Kama was tender and juicy. I definitely will be coming back to try to sake don! read more

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Saw this on Google Maps and was so impressed at how quickly we got seated and food came out, but also the fresheners of fish! It seems like a very popular spot, so be prepared to wait. There are so many variations of the Don, great quality and price. Saving this place for future Boston visits! read more

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I got the magura toro don($33) and it came out super fast, it was around 5 minutes which was shocking. I was super suprised at how good it was. The fish was super fresh, tender , and flavorful! Probably the best tuna I've had. Compared to AYCE sushi spots , you can easily taste the quality differences in taste and texture. The bowl had a good portion size and is also light enough to not feel bloated. This was easily some of the best sushi like food I've had! It can be a little tight due to the small dining area, but is worth the wait. Highly recommend!! Food(50%): 9.4 Staff/service(25%): 9.0 Value(25%): 7.6 Overall: 8.9/10 read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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First time back in a while - though I think it's still good and especially great for the price, I feel like the fish was better before. I wasn't super in awe after having it this time as I thought the fish quality could've been better. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Extremely fresh fish with generous portions in a casual, underground space. I think this is a reasonably priced establishment for the level of fish (phenomenal) and service (reasonable and attentive, but not like a fancier sit down restaurant) that you get. I am always surprised at how full I am when I leave! I'm stuffed every time. There is complementary miso soup with all of the bowls I've tried, outlined below. I really loved all of the bowls I've tried but my favorites are probably the Sake Aisuru Don and Kuromon Don. I just prefer more salmon to more tuna though, and they're all very good! Food: - Sake Aisuru Don: their classic all-salmon bowl! I loved the larger cuts of salmon, and I was pleasantly surprised that even the more pulverized salmon was flavorful! - Kuromon Don: loved the yellowtail in this! Each fish comes with two pieces (except the mackerel for which there are four), and I liked the sampler style for the salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and izumidai. - Maguro Toro Don: so much tuna! And all such high quality. The otoro was so fatty that it practically melted in my mouth without chewing. - Sake Maguro Hamachi Don: a mix of salmon, blue fin tuna, and yellowtail. I liked the yellowtail in this a lot and found that it stood out the most from the other two fish in this particular bowl! read more

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Fresh fish. Good kaisen don (specifically the kuromon), but not life changing. Recommend checking it out at least though. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - N1. Niku Udon & K15. Kuromon Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Small, cozy space with delicious fresh sushi. We brought the baby and her stroller and the staff was kind enough to stash the stroller since it kept falling over at the table. Sushi was delicious, wish I could have had more! read more

This place is in the heart of Chinatown, down some stairs. Got the A5 wagu and Alaskaka Tempura roll. For it being ranked one of the best in Chinatown, it was OK, think I've definitely had better, but maybe I didn't try the right things. I will note it is very clean in here, the food was beyond fast so if you are in a rush, this is a great place, and it was busy for a fairly rainy Sunday. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - A5 WAGU - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I always thought this was a hole in the wall spot but when we came it was busy! We were lucky enough to get seated right away and sat at the bar. The server and workers were very friendly and helpful. Our food was so delicious and flavorful compared to other sushi places. The quality of the fish is fresh and flavorful. This is my new go to for a sushi don, I will be back! Wish I had something like this near me read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Today was the first time I dined in at Tora for lunch! I usually go for dinner but had some extra time to grab a quick lunch. We ordered the LR2: Sake Hamachi Hotate Don & the M1: Pinku maki roll. All of the lunch menu items come with miso soup and 2 slices of pickled radish, just like their dinner menu! ***lunch menu only available on weekdays & non-holidays*** The LR2 came with 2 of each fish: salmon, yellowtail, scallop, & tamago egg. It made for the perfect portion size for lunch. We had to order the pinku maki, it's our favorite roll w/ torched salmon. Once we ordered, our food came within 5 min! Granted, it wasn't too busy when we visited at 3pm but love how fast the food comes even during dinner hours when it's packed. Tora is definitely one of my favorite spots to go to in Chinatown! Highly recommend it for anyone looking good quality sashimi bowls. read more

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Came to Boston for a work trip and really wanted to eat something light and healthier. I loved it so much I came back twice! I came during lunchtime on a Monday. It was adequately busy but still had seats open. The lunch menu is very affordable! If you can, I'd highly recommend going for lunch instead of dinner. Service was really quick! Received my meal in like 5-7 mins after ordering. Fish was super fresh and I really liked the different textures in the Hoseki Don. I also added in negitoro. They gave me a big clump of it! The second time I went back, I ordered take out so I could eat it at the airport for dinner. I ordered the Sake Maguro Hamachi don, added ikura and negitoro. Again, so impressed with the quality of the fish and the size of it. They didn't skimp out and really enjoyed the thickness of the sashimi despite it only being 3 pieces. It was a very satiating bowl. Cant wait to come back next time again! read more

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If you're looking for high quality sushi for a great price in Boston, this is the spot. For dinner on Saturday, we waited an hour... I would say it's worth it. I'd wait again! Upon looking at the menu, you can tell that this place definitely specializes in their dons (aka sushi bowls). So many to choose from, but I decided to go with their most popular: Sake Aisuru Don. I like that it comes with miso soup. The salmon was so fresh! The salmon belly was so buttery. I was sat at the bar so I was able to watch the chefs assemble the dons. Wow, the cuts of toro looked amazing. I want to go back and try their tuna bowl for sure. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K3. Sake Aisuru Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Place was great. If you love Tora ramen, Tora Japanese needs to be the next spot on your list. Note: not many vegetarian things, but the staff made some great recommendations. Ambience is modern, clean, and chic. The food was beautifully cooked and prepared! Good amount for the price, too. The soup was 10/10 delicious. read more

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Stopped in on weekday (usually we here for dinner) so first time going for lunch! Hit the lunch menu kept it light grabbed the LR2 sake hamachi hotate don! And a Pinku roll! Our server was very nice. Thank you. Fish was fresh, good texture today and flavors blended well! Parking was light today for once and lunch time mid week was great, not crowded! read more

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Located in Chinatown, a cute slightly hidden space. Be mindful that they only take walk-in! First come first serve, you go in and make sure you put your name down, if the host is not there, you need to write your name down on the notepad. This is my go to sushi place for casual eats. Decently priced. The fish is always fresh! I went with a friend after work and we both shared a drink, Yuzu sake carafe (dangerously good, tasted like citrusy sprite. It is bubbly). For food we both got individual servings of Sake Maguro Hamachi Don. Thick cuts of salmon, tuna, and hamachi. Every don came with miso soup and pickled radish. Perfect amount of food. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K11. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Perfect meal for sushi over rice bowls. Service was very attentive and fast. Food came quickly too. Definitely stop by for a late night bite! I'm still thinking about this meal. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K3. Sake Aisuru Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ordered through Uber Eats vs in store experience... so that's a caveat. What I got was grocery story or maybe even 7-11 grade sushi. This was edible but the buy-1-get-one salmon and tuna was the sushi equivalent yo a taquito. Avoid unless drunk and have extra role of TP. read more

I got off at the South Station and wandered over here. The restaurant is located in a basement with limited space, and mainly serves seafood donburi丼, making it more suitable for a quick meal for 1-2 . Itadori Don虎杖丼: Sea urchin, salmon, tuna, salmon roe, scallops, octopus, crab sticks, avocado, tamago玉子, and cucumber - a mixed dish, perfect for first-timers wanting to try everything. The sashimi was indeed quite fresh, with a firm yet tender texture, and the open display on the counter showed the restaurant's confidence in its freshness; however, I personally felt the quality could be improved. The sea urchin wasn't smooth enough, and the salmon and tuna were too lean, lacking in fat aroma. The rice itself was also lightly seasoned, becoming dry and less smooth towards the end, and ultimately uninteresting. Finally, I couldn't resist drizzling some shoyu醤油 on top, which instantly elevated the experience. Matcha Cheesecake: Absolutely not recommended. The cheese was too heavy and hard, the matcha flavor was very weak, and the accompanying cream had a very weird foamy texture. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K17. Itadori Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My favorite spot in Chinatown, hands down. The food is consistently delicious, and I especially love their bowl selections! And the sushi? It always just tastes great. Ambiance? It's giving hidden gem kind of vibe. One of my favorite parts of coming here is sitting where you can watch the sushi masters work. It genuinely feels like watching artists perfect their craft, plate by plate. I've been here countless times: lunch, dinner, solo meals, with friends, with family...you name it. It's one of my go-to places for bringing people because it never disappoints. They're incredibly well managed: we're always seated promptly, there's rarely a long backlog of lines, and the food comes out on time. read more

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Overall: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - I got the k15 (kuromon don) and my friend got the k3 (sake aisuru don) and we both thought our bowls tasted delicious ! The fish tasted very fresh with no fishy smell and the food came out pretty fast. Service: 5/5 - Our server was very friendly and we were quickly seated (on a Saturday afternoon). Value: 5/5 - The total for both of the bowls ended up being around $62 and we thought that the value was there for the quality of the food ! I would definitely recommend and come back. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K3. Sake Aisuru Don (left ) K15. Kuromon Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite spots in Boston! They seriously have some of the freshest sashimi in the city. Everything always tastes amazing and super fresh. Last time we went, we ordered the Niji Maki, California Roll, and Salmon Avocado Maki. We also got the Kuromon Don, which comes with salmon, tuna, mackerel, yellowtail, and izumidai sashimi over rice, plus a side of miso soup. I added a seaweed salad, and we got some sashimi and nigiri à la carte- sake, maguro, tako, and ikura (salmon roe). Every single bite was delicious! A few tips if you're planning to go: - There's usually a wait, since they don't take reservations and the space is small. - Smaller parties (especially 2 people) get seated faster- there's a sushi bar and just a few small tables. - I don't think this place is for big groups, however, they do accept big ish parties, but you'll definitely wait longer. Even with the wait, it's so worth it. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Great casual spot with good quality fish for the price. The interior is pretty small so they fill up quickly during peak meal times, but the turnover is fast so the wait isn't bad. Ordered the sake, maguro, hamachi don which came with 9 plump pieces of fish for only $26. read more

Had an excellent salmon rice bowl--very simple but delightfully fresh and fatty salmon, served with miso soup and rice. Ambiance is nice, sitting at the sushi bar lets you feel involved in the action. Also very quick service. Nothing elaborate but the simple stuff done great. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The crowd speaks for itself. Every time we went to past , this place was packed. We showed up early one evening for dinner. We're fortunate to get a seat at the sushi bar. A service and food were outstanding. We were visiting Boston and very happy that we make this visit to Tora. Just a word of advice, the restaurant is downstairs from another restaurant and can be easily missed , but it's worth taking an extra look to find it read more

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Came here on a chilly night for dinner and got there just in time before the rush! It's a cozy basement restaurant that only seats a few parties. We were seated at the bar which was nice because we got to see the chefs in action! We both got buns to start and loved them. I had to try the salmon aisuru bowl I have been eyeing online and it did not disappoint! It was so fresh and tasty and loved the different salmon bites. Will definitely be back ! read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - A6. Unagi Bun A7. Cha Shu Bun - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came here with my sister and a friend after seeing it highly recommended online!! We came for an early dinner at 4:15pm ish on a Friday, which means we were seated right away at a table. It does fill up though--by the time we left around 5:15, it was already packed! We were so excited for the kaisendon. My friend got the sake maguro hamachi don, my sister got the maguro toro don, and I got the sake aisuru don! All of them came with a nice miso soup. My sister and I kind of split the toro and salmon bowls and we also added a side order of hamachi (2 pieces). This was a pretty hefty serving of fish and rice, so we were definitely stuffed and satisfied by the end. The fish was really high quality and delicious. There are so many options of kaisendon bowls and you can add certain fish on, so there's a lot of opportunity to mix and match. The restaurant is tucked away in a semi-basement space, and though it may seem unassuming from the front, the inside is quite suave! This hit the spot and exceeded our expectations, so we all definitely want to go back!! read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K7. Maguro Toro Don, K3. Sake Aisuru Don, K11. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The sushi was prepared beautifully and the food came out quick! It was delicious and plentiful. The restaurant is clean and the staff is knowledgeable and courteous. Would love to go back if given the chance! read more

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Tora came highly recommended on social media, but I wasn't really amazed by everything we had (especially considering the prices). The menu has a good variety, which was perfect for my party since we had some people that don't eat sushi. We really liked the deluxe platter because everything was fresh and cold. All the makis we ordered were also hits. On the other hand, we weren't impressed by the octopus carpaccio or the torched scallops because they were pretty bland. The staff was attentive despite having a full house, and were able to get everything out to us pretty fast. The dining space can get a bit cramped, especially since they're pretty popular. I'd come back again to try the rice bowls and get more sashimi, but I don't think I'll go for their appetizers again. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite spots in China town. Basement location but it's quaint. It can be a long wait if you're there at busy dinner times. The food is great. I often do rice bowls. The fish is very fresh. I always attempt to try something new. This time I did the unagi bun. It's definitely with getting. The bun is so soft and the eel was savory. I typically over order so it's a struggle to eat it all. I usually emerge victorious though so don't worry. Love this spot. When in China town and not sure what I want, I had to Tora. It never disappoints. read more

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Definitely easy to understand why this spot is always so busy! The sushi and kaisen don are both so fresh and priced well for what you get, it's worth the visit for that alone. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The sushi was fresh and tasted really good. Raw fish portions for the rice bowls are also pretty generous with prices mostly in the $18-28 range. Staff here are quick and friendly and do a decent job managing the crowds during dinner. The space is small with about 8 seats at the bar, then a couple small tables so plan ahead. Take out is also a good option if needed. I'm excited to come back and try more of their raw fish. read more

Insanely buttery and fresh fish. I was looking for a fast place to have a bite. I wasn't expecting this kind of experience. A very "hole in the wall" vibe. It gets pretty busy around 7/7:30pm. I was seated at the bar immediately as a 6:45 walk in. Within 3 minutes of ordering, my food was served. I ordered the K11, which came with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. I added sweet raw shrimp. Delicious. It all came with hot miso soup. My server was helpful too - she gave me a great recommendation. The price compared to the amount of food is very fair. I would absolutely come here again! Ps - if you sit by the bar, you get to enjoy the chefs preparing food right in front of you read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K11. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We got Sake Aisuru Don and Gyudon. Both were delicious and filling! The salmon was so good. Esp the minced salmon. I wasn't sure if I would like it at first (because of the texture) but it pairs really well with the rice. The service was nice too. I think it's a hidden gem fs. The environment was rly cozy, its quite small. I will be dreaming about this!! read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - K3. Sake Aisuru Don and E.4 Gyu Don - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Arguably the best place to get sushi in Boston. Portions are great and everything is always fresh. Cuts are huge and it's a fairly priced for the amount and quality that you get. Seats are limited and reservations are highly recommended. Everything is quick paced as well. read more

I've been to Tora a few times and also enjoy getting takeout. I find it to be an affordable option to get a sushi don or a lot of fish. Their bowls are very filling for a reasonable price $20-30 and there are lunch specials too. The fish quality is pretty good, not the highest quality but satisfies a sushi craving. I consistently get the salmon don here which is loaded with three different types of salmon. They're pretty quick with service, about 20 minutes with takeout. They're located underground and they have a pretty cozy ambiance. Overall good experience with this restaurant and I enjoy returning to it. read more

Tora Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall:This was my first time trying this place, and I loved it place so much. The atmosphere feels welcoming, the service was genuinely sweet and attentive, and the food came out impressively fast without feeling rushed. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that feels reliable when you're craving fresh Japanese food. Takoyaki:Flavor-wise, these were really good, but texture-wise they fell a bit short. They lacked the crispy exterior and slight crust that makes takoyaki especially satisfying. Still enjoyable, just not quite the texture I was hoping for. Akasaka Maki:This one was partially user error -- we let it sit too long, so the shrimp lost some of its crunch by the time we ate it. Even so, the roll was flavorful and well-balanced. I do wish it came with eel sauce, which would have added a nice touch of sweetness and richness. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don (Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, and Yellowtail):Absolutely delicious and the highlight of the meal. The fish was incredibly fresh with very generous slices layered over rice. Each type of fish stood out on its own, but the tuna was my personal favorite -- rich, clean-tasting, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Final Thoughts:A dependable go-to for fresh fish, quick service, and a warm dining experience. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

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