My husband and I visited this place for lunch. He ordered a combination of pork fried rice, pork…read morespare ribs, chicken fingers, and beef teriyaki. He found the pork fried rice very hard. I opted for the salt and pepper calamari and a side of white rice. The calamari was decent, but it lacked a lot of flavor. I didn't taste any salt, although it did come with green and red peppers, fried onion/shallot. These were quite different from what I'm used to. We also ordered crab rangoon, which was flavorful and had a sweet cream cheese filling. The server was not attentive. He didn't check on us to see if we needed anything. The restaurant is small but clean. However, for the price and portions, I wouldn't recommend it.

This place was amazing. We ordered an appetizer of spare ribs off the bone and they came out super…read morefast. It was flavorful and tender. We also ordered steamed chicken dumplings which were super soft and flavorful. The pan fried pork buns were amazing. Highly recommend.

This spot has been a regular lunch time visit because the taste and value is unbeatable. The…read moreChinese takeout is super nostalgic as my parents used to own a takeout place as well. The thing to know is that a restaurant like this will always take care of you and treat you right!

I've been here with family multiple times and so far they have always been very good. We had a…read morelarge party of 18 last night. They sat us in the back which was perfect. Started by sharing an old school scorpion bowl for 2 with the shot in the center. Woo! I ate the chicken lettuce wraps. They give you 4 and they are already assembled which I liked. Next time I will ask for extra hoisin. The Vegetables Vegetable is Broccoli,carrots,baby corn and zucchini simply sautéed in a Brown sauce. The veggies were crisp and delicious and went well with the house special fried rice. Light in color with peas carrots and sprouts, shrimp ham and chicken. Other people got some Sushi which looked good. But I didn't have any. Wendy our server was wonderful. We like coming here because they can always accommodate our large family. We will be back for mom's birthday in March.

A fantastic sushi restaurant and dining experience…read more This is an absolute rare hidden gem of a spot. Wakefield MA is the last place I'd think of having sushi of this quality. The food speaks for itself; it's fresh, delicious, and prepared in a way that feels like the animal was respected from start to finish. The service is attentive and quick, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. The inside seating area is small, but when the weather is nice the outside seating is pleasant. I have yet to attend the omakase, but I cannot wait! This is the type of spot where you'd want to keep it for yourself because it's such a cozy and delicious experience, but you also want the business to thrive!

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!

Fresh big fat pieces of sushi & sashimi. My friend brought two giant traysfrom them and we all…read moreloved it.

This is our favorite local sushi place in the Malden/Melrose area. The chef is super nice and he is…read morealways accommodating for extra sauces or utensils. We typically order online and do pick up and it's quick and easy. The sushi is fresh and the value is awesome. They also have lunch specials. THIS PLACE IS TAKE OUT ONLY.

Salmon nigiri is reasonably priced and fresh. The salmon avocado roll was great as well as the…read moresalmon sashimi. The freshness I hoped for was there. Even though I doordashed my order, they were kind enough to give me extra soy sauce. After a long day of travel, I needed a quick fresh meal. The front desk at my hotel recommended Avana sushi and I'm so grateful they did.

service was quick and the owner was friendly! went in for national sushi day and was well worth it…read more good prices and a nice atmosphere.

Food was nice and drinks were very good- I especially enjoyed the yuzu sake. However service was…read moreextraordinary slow and my dinner mate had to show himself to the table. Multiple parties that showed up after us got their food before us. Overall a good experience but disappointed by the long wait. There is a section with more traditional style floor dining that seems very intimate and sweet, nice for a date night. We were sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant and it was quite busy. Our meal was satisfying- he got a ramen, my tempura veggies were excellent and shrimp shumai was good. The fried bok choy is not pan fried, but rather deep fried, crispy and oily. I would return here, but not if I need a meal quickly.

FYI THIS PLACE HAS CHANGED HANDS! Bo and Lily no longer own…read morethis restaurant. We were told they are on vacation. This is not true. They no longer own this restaurant and it's obvious. The food was not good. I got some chicken dish for my grandson he saw on the menu. It was uneatable. So much breading. The suschi was also not good, and overpriced. They have snowcrab on the menu however when I asked if it's fresh the server first said yes. But looked uncertain so he asked the chef and come to find out it was imitation crab. For 20 dollars! This place was the worst food I've ever had to pay for. Very disappointing!

I recently tried Blue Fin around 3:30pm for a late lunch. It wasn't overly busy when we arrived,…read morebut it was definitely starting to pick up. The dining room has a nice vibe -- modern, clean, and comfortable. It feels like a good spot for a casual date or catching up with friends. That said, the noise level builds quickly. Everyone was chatting, and you could easily overhear conversations without even trying. Service was genuinely great. Our server checked in consistently for water refills, cleared plates quickly, and asked if we needed anything -- but never felt overbearing. That balance is appreciated and made the experience smoother. One thing worth noting: some menu prices are higher than you might expect, especially since Google lists the average around $20-$30 per person. For some of the higher-priced items, photos on the menu would really help set expectations. The portions do help justify the entrée pricing somewhat, but the overall bill -- $110 for a late lunch for two -- was honestly higher than expected. We started with the spicy edamame. To make it spicy was a $2 upcharge, which felt unnecessary -- most places offer regular, sea salt, or spicy at the base price. That rubbed me the wrong way. For sushi, we ordered two pieces of unagi and two pieces of wagyu. The fish/meat to rice ratio was generous (see picture). The unagi sushi is something a sushi chef can't really mess up -- solid and as expected. The wagyu sushi, however, had a very intense char on top and was extremely fatty. Depending on your preference, that could be a plus or a bit overpowering. The spicy beef rice bowl was a very large portion -- honestly enough to split between two people. The onions had a nice crunch and weren't soggy, which I appreciated. The beef is shaved rather than sliced, and you can't choose how it's cooked. The spice level was faint, should have spice level indicators on items like this. I did feel like the dish was missing another vegetable element that could have elevated it. The chicken curry bento box came with a lot: two tempura shrimp, two deep-fried pork gyoza, one sweet potato tempura, sticky rice, and the curry chicken. The chicken was very tender. The curry had that strong, classic curry aroma and was well balanced in flavor. Nothing to rave about. Both meals came with miso soup and salad. The salad dressing wasn't for me; I prefer something tangy, and this one tasted more like pan juices from cooked meat. For dessert, we tried the vanilla crepe cake. It honestly tasted like tiramisu. If they offered a matcha version, that might have set it apart more. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I'm glad we tried it and had the experience. The service and portion sizes stood out positively. However, for the price point, it's not a "must-return" spot for me, and not somewhere I'd immediately recommend off the top of my head when people ask.

Stopped by for lunch around 3:20. Quickly seated and service was efficient. After looking at the…read moremenu, everything was priced much higher than I'm used to, but you can tell that it's a luxurious ambiance. Staff were nice and I noticed that all the waitstaff worked together with different people checking in on us and delivering/clearing dishes. Started with fried shumai which was usual as it's most likely frozen and fried-nothing crazy. What we were most excited for was their sushi. The fish was insanely fresh that you could taste the difference. The rice bowl came with miso soup and the portion was large enough to easily feed two people. Glad we made the visit after hearing from several people how good their food is. We will be coming back!

Don't pay cash at this place. I waited for my 76 cents of change which they "forgot" to give me. I…read moreplanned on putting it in the tip cup anyhow but I'm sorry its STEALING just taking peoples change . They could have round down. Ifthey do this to 100 customers a day it's extra money for them. It's beyond rude I was a loyal customer but I will NEVER go back again and report this to mall management. The excuse of we don't have change is BS (with an attitude) and needs to be reported. Not the first time it has happened there but will be the last I won't be back. Try going to a retail store this won't happen.

horrible sushi, i got salmonella from this sushi i got a sushi taco and the chicken was cold and…read moreundercooked do not recommend horrible customer service as well