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    Tori Jiro

    3.8 (123 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Vicki M.

    Celebrated a dear friend's birthday here. Planned a little surprise for him for them to bring out a birthday dessert fruit tart that we had brought over earlier and they brought it out after we finished dinner and it all worked out well! We ordered a few each of the yakitori skewers - chicken thigh, breast, lamb chop, zucchini, eggplant. The hubs got the spicy salmon sushi, I got the veggie katsu curry and friend got the pork ramen bowl. Food was good, and service was good too! We sat by the cool art wall. Overall good experience here!

    chicken karaage
    Lilian W.

    Torijiro is known for their delicious skewers, but their ramen is also really good (and super well priced!). I got the oyster mushroom, pork belly, and momo thigh and they were all so tender, juicy, and delicious. The ramen, at only $14 with no add-ons, was well portioned and had plenty of noodles, chicken, and toppings. The shoyu soup base was very flavorful. We also got two appetizers. The cucumbers were fine but the pieces were cut way too large so the sauce flavor didn't really soak through well. The chicken karaage was average and there were only 6 pieces. The overall service was good but it did take a while for the skewers to come out. I would definitely come again, especially for skewers!

    Haruma Roll
    Sarah K.

    The service was swift, friendly and vibrant! Automatically we felt so welcome and they amplified our energy in wanting to have fun in exploring their menu which always makes us want to order more food and drinks! All the servers hit our table at some point to assist. They moved us to a bigger table as soon as we finished ordering for 4 of us. The ambiance was beautiful with bold, giant murals on the wall. They had really cool varieties of aged and new Japanese whiskey displayed all over the bar. The drink menu was also so diverse and I commend the mixologist who came up with drinks I don't typically find at Asian restaurants in Mew England! They weren't your top, cliche cocktails, so I very much loved that. We ordered a bottle of sake for the table to share in addition to our specialty cocktails! We all loved our selections. The food is what we really came for, though and it was such impeccable quality of great Japanese classics found on Japanese menus in the Northeast. The beef Tataki, Haruma roll, A5 Wagyu, the mango roll (I think it was the Tropical roll but I could be mistaken), lamb chop and Yakitori sticks (super tender meats) were our favorites. We enjoyed everything, though! We will definitely be back for the other menu items! They ran out of gizzard and beef tongue, so we need to try those!

    Eggplant Okra Pork Belly Unagi Eel

    Cocktails are great looking and delicious . Taste of Variety of appetizers we have eaten been satisfying combo of structure and flavor.

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    Jenny-Rose K.

    We stumbled upon this gem when we were on our way to Taffer's Tavern, and it was an exceptional find! When we got in at 4:30, it was empty still but it filled up pretty quickly. Our bar tender, Alec, was amazing! We tried the Sakura-Rita, the Chameleon, and the Kikusiu. All the drinks were great. We were on our way to dinner, but we had to try the spicy seaweed salad since I had not tried this before and it was fantastic! We can't wait to come back to try out the rest of the menu.

    Addicting cucumbers
    Amanda W.

    We've been here a bunch of times. We like to eat at the bar and have always gotten outstanding service. Diners who want to try the grilled offerings should be aware that the skewers are sold as individual offerings. This means you should be prepared to share multiple ones or get one for each diner, if sharing isn't your thing. This also means it might get a little pricey. Caveat emptor and all that. That being said, the flavors are really solid, but simple. For the skewers, most things are seasoned with salt and the smoke from the charcoal. Some items are glazed (tsukune, unagi) or some with wasabi or yuzu kosho. The tsukune come with a tare (sauce) with the option of adding a raw egg. You can use this sauce with the other items if you really feel you need extra sauce in your life. Soy sauce and ginger are also available with some items. When in doubt, ask! There are other standout items as well. We had the grilled scallops and grilled squid on our last visit. The scallops come on their own little grill, flames and all. If you are not great with your chopsticks skill, maybe get that before you have a lot of sake. The bar offers a strong sake list, in addition to beer and Japanese whiskeys. You can get the whiskeys in highball form (whiskey+soda water+lemon twist). The curry on offer is pretty standard Japanese curry (think S+B or Vermont), but goes well with the fries and on rice (yes, you should add the fried chicken :) ). For the ramen, I tend to stick with the salt flavor broth in the thick version. I like that when I've gotten delivery they pack the noodles separately from the broth and toppings so nothing sogs out. My only quibble is that a lot of times when I want to order some of the more esoteric chicken part offerings (skin, liver, gizzard, heart, cartilage) they are out. They did have the gizzard engawa on my last visit (sort of a firm bit near the end of the gizzard). The texture was fantastic and it was very well cooked. I wish more people wanted to order these parts so they would be in stock more often. This is the only reason I'm giving 4 rather than 5 stars. Overall, we love this place and look forward to going back!

    Lychee Matini
    KT T.

    I came from California. I stopped by at Tori Jiro for dinner yesterday (Monday's evening). We sat at the bar, the waitress, Miew, served us. She was knowledgeable about food and cocktail. She recommended each items with her smiley face. I could feel her great service minded. Food & cocktails were great, delicious. Highly recommended !!

    Curry rice chicken karaage
    Jeff K.

    As authentic as being in Japan. Phenomenal food, would love to come back. Starters: Chicken thigh yakitori, gyoza, skewers Meal: Curry rice chicken karaage All of the order was fantastic - the curry rice chicken is a must try and liked the music as well playing in the background. Overall a nice find in Watertown and a favorite in the Yards now forsure.

    Katherine C.

    A plus was that I was able to get seats fairly quickly on a busy Friday night. Ambiance: slightly dark, loud, but chic Drinks: the waitress did not know much at all about the drinks. I asked her which was the purple, popular drink, and she had me order the incorrect one which was not very sweet or light. When I asked again, she did not know what I was talking about but I saw others in the restaurant with the drink I was speaking about. Food: tapas style, but it adds up quick. I felt like for the value and service, it wasn't great. The octopus balls were great.

    Rising Sun (right) and Tokyo Tea (left)
    Christine L.

    Came here last minute on a Friday evening and was seated basically right away! It seems like this place is well-known for its yakitori dishes, but I ended up getting their curry rice with chicken karaage. It was pretty solid actually, but I wish there were more vegetables or chicken karaage. I also ended up getting a drink here which was very yummy, I believe it was called the rising sun. The Rising Sun was really pretty and aesthetic looking. The drinks here are strong! My friend got the Tokyo Tea and she agreed; we ended up actually getting the Nori fries to share because of this. The Nori fries were just average in my opinion, they could've added much more Nori seasoning. We also got the Ika Karaage, which was crispy and delicious. Overall, I'd come back to try their yakitori dishes and Japanese sodas since they looked really good, but just a bit overpriced since they seemed small.

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    Connie L.

    Been looking forward to try this place for months, but the experience was underwhelming. The main issue is the food quality, the service was actually really great. Tried the Shoyu Ramen and not only was the meat like cold turkey meat from school lunches, but the broth barely had flavor and there was a ton of diced raw onion in it. Yakitoris were okay, don't get the Yuzu Pepper Chicken one. The Ika Karaage was by far the best one. Drinks were just okay. For the price point, the food should be a lot better.

    Shoyu Ramen (Soy Flavor)
    Nandini S.

    Had ramen and lichee martini and the flavors were amazing, service was great. Cozy vibes and not too busy during weekday lunch however I did get a reservation just in case. Would definitely recommend for ramen and drinks. Will be trying sushi next!

    Bea T.

    Super cute and chic Japanese bistro restaurant. I enjoyed the Nigiri sushi ( standard sushi), spicy tuna hand roll with some yakitori flank steak,chicken wing and chicken thighs. And I had cucumber salad and the sliced beef... delicious! Everything was light and fresh that matched perfectly with my aperol Spritz Would totally come back here again.

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    Chiharu

    Chiharu

    4.7(205 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    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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    Maguro

    Maguro

    4.3(384 reviews)
    2.3 miCoolidge Corner
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    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!

    Came here for the $40 AYCE a few weeks ago and came back tonight to try the premium $80 AYCE…read more The $40 option is now $50, and definitely the only one I'd recommend. The premium upgrades really are not worth the price difference, especially since they told us they were out of uni only AFTER we had already placed our first order. A server came back and said, pretty unapologetically, "I forgot to tell you we sold out of the uni." It felt like a bait and switch and was really disappointing. They should have let us know before we ordered, or honestly before we were even seated, and at least offered some kind of accommodation or discount. The only premium items that felt worth an upcharge were the torched salmon and salmon roe. The otoro was not very fatty, and the wagyu was just ok, sliced a bit too thin and not very tender. The scallops and sweet shrimp were also ok. The $50 AYCE is a decent value. The sashimi cuts are thick and the quality is high for AYCE. The salmon is my hands down favorite. But tonight's experience was disappointing enough that I probably would not return. And ultimately there are other AYCE spots that offer slightly lower quality at a much lower price, and thus feel more worth it.

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    Little Big Diner

    Little Big Diner

    4.2(623 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    This place deserves better than a 4.2 rating. I ordered a pork ramen and asked that it be low on…read morethe spice side. It was perfect and delicious. Quick and friendly service. Often a small hole in the wall has the best food in town...I'll be back.

    Very tiny ramen shop! Expect a slight wait if you're coming…read morefor dinner. We visited around 6:30pm and experienced a 15-20 min wait for a table for 4. Walk-ins only, no reservations. They have the option of take out too! We got a couple appetizers to try & each got a different ramen. Here's what we ordered: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - green papaya salad RAMEN - miso ramen - spicy miso ramen - chef's ultra ramen - spicy tan tan ramen Thoughts: I thought the appetizer portions were pretty generous! A lot more than we were all expecting. I was pretty much already full before the ramens came out. Wasn't a big fan of the green papaya salad. It was missing some flavor. We all thought that it would be better if it had some tomatoes & garlic. Didn't seem like they used a mortar to ground the aromatics or anything, since the sauce just tasted like fish sauce and lime. The chicken karaage was okay. Wish there was more sauce to dip the chicken with. Chicken was also on the drier side. The tater tots were the best appetizer of the three we ordered, IMO. If you like takoyaki balls, you'll like this because it has similar sauces + bonito flakes. Ours needed some salt though. As for the ramens, I personally had the spicy miso ramen. It was missing a lot of depth in the broth that I would've liked to see (& taste). I didn't taste any miso to be honest. Salt was needed too. The highlights for the ramen were the chashu & corn. I loved that they used fresh corn! The chashu had the perfect amount of fattiness & almost melted in my mouth. The noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was just disappointing though. For the other ramens, everyone enjoyed the one they ordered. I tried a little of the chef's ultra ramen & the broth was much better than my spicy miso. Btw, the spicy miso ramen is not spicy at all for anyone who is hesitant & cannot do overly spicy foods. The food was a bit disappointing for me. I came in with high expectations with all the good reviews I read beforehand. Not terrible but not great.

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    Lab 13 Handroll Bar

    Lab 13 Handroll Bar

    4.1(38 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Came for lunch Sunday and there's 2 other groups eating already. I got the chefs 6 rolls and my bf…read moregot 5rolls+ wagyu. I really enjoyed mine, uni, salmon ikura, snow crab, eel avocado, toro, wagyu cucumber. Was honestly surprised how the wagyu cucumber came out, meat was grilled that looked like scrap pieces. Still had a good flavor but I didn't get much meat. The Wagyu my bf ordered individually were much better and as expected. Overall I thought it was good value for the price and is tasty! The chef also gave us a complimentary bite of the crunchy garlic hamachi. It was delicious and I would order next time!

    Stopped by Lab 13 Handroll Bar recently and it was a great sushi experience…read more We ordered the 6 handroll set which came with spicy bay scallop, salmon, spicy yellowtail, bluefin toro, lobster avocado, and eel avocado. The rolls come out one by one, which keeps the seaweed crispy and the fish super fresh. The toro was easily one of the highlights -- rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth. We also tried the Chef's Choice set with snow crab, salmon ikura, wagyu cucumber, toro, uni, and eel avocado. The wagyu cucumber was really interesting and flavorful, and the uni was creamy and fresh. They also had some tempting daily specials like crunchy garlic hamachi, tuna tataki, wagyu uni, A5 wagyu handroll, and truffle king salmon. If you're into handroll bars and high-quality sushi, this spot is definitely worth checking out. Everything felt fresh, simple, and well executed.

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