Have been hearing about their Mon & Tue AYCE, so went on to try it a month or so ago. With what…read moreseems to be a recent price increase, now $50++ allows access to a good variety of sushi/sashimi, on top of apps, ramen, poke bowls, and cooked rice/noodle dishes. Whereas $80++ offers diners a set of amount of uni, plus unlimited amount of everything else, wagyu included. Sounds like a good deal, especially when one can eat a lot. Even as we are no longer Team Eat Till You Burst, we went for the premium, mainly for the nicer cuts such as toro and wagyu, and because uni!! Jumping in shortly after 5pm, we were promptly seated, marked a bunch of stuff on paper, and soon after submission, we got food brought to our table. It was a decent meal overall, so why 3 stars? Let's recap. Menu variety is fantastic, though of course we didn't get "one of everything", coz that's simply impossible. While the premium did cover a lot of grounds, it would have been nice if they also included anago (sea eel) which is currently only available on the a la cart menu, and maybe even offer couple lesser-known items such as monk fish liver app, sea grapes, off-the-beaten-path fish cuts, what have you. Would be happy even if we only get an allotment of those like we do with the uni. Now, service - great overall. Servers circulated around and were alert of customers' needs. Approached at appropriate times to take our order sheets, refill water, provide new order sheets, and ask if we wanted more food. So kudos on that. Their denotation of serving "regular portion" of cooked food had us hesitant in ordering, since we didn't want to be wasteful (or use our limited stomach space for dishes we can easily get elsewhere). But from other tables' orders as well as the one noodle dish that we ended up getting, it seems that the portion size was what I would like to see at AYCE places -- about 50-60% of regular Asian dish size, where 3-4 people can each have a couple bites "just to try". However, to think if that is what they call "regular portion", then it is definitely "Brookline pricing" on a la carte, which I would not recommend one to do such things on these items. Food is fantastic in general; we got a variety of stuff, and everything was really of top quality and taste. The meal would have been a "highly recommended" if they didn't serve the uni that we got. Out of the 12 pcs of uni sushi, all of them were... while not "foul" to a point where one cannot safely consume, they were definitely more sub-par than "ok but not great". Colors aside (which I understand there can be a range depending on origins and such), the uni was a "splat" of yellow stuff on rice, without distinct shape of the flesh. On top of the fishy smell (I'm talking about slightly ammonia-ish), the presentation and taste-texture upon them hitting our tongues... really left the ENTIRE room to be desired. In retrospect, we should have sent them back even if they weren't going to replace them. But instead, we stupidly forced ourselves to shove them all down in cowardly silence, then ordered another round of wagyu just to make us feel a little better about it. Yes, we weren't smart as customers. But if the restaurant is going to charge $100++ per person (after tax and tip), someone from the kitchen should have known better than pushing this thing out for customers to deal with. In their defense, yes, the uni itself was still "edible" in a sense that it didn't make us sick, but I'd maintain that better judgment should have been made. Once the shell was cracked open and you see this pale-gray yellow mush, it should have been decided that it is better repurposed, than be served straight to your customers as your star/featured product. As seen in other diners' experiences, it could just have been a one-off mishap, so I'm not knocking them entirely. But I do hope the restaurant would improve on their QC accordingly. It was such a disappointing low point in an otherwise wonderful meal.

I've ordered delivery from here so many times, and my first dine-in experience did not disappoint…read more We got here on a Friday evening without a reservation and were seated with no wait. The menu is so large and varied (sushi, izakaya, noodles, Thai food, etc) and yet every item is done so well! We got the teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, yaki ika, and unagi and cucumber roll, and every item was fresh and delicious. Our orders were taken and served quickly, our waters were refilled regularly, and prices were normal for the area. I would definitely come back to try even more of their menu items!

Absolutely perfect. Homestyle beef noodle soup is one of…read morethe must order. I am a picky foodie and I can tell their marinated beef and soup base is one of the best I have ever had in Boston. Would absolutely revisit.

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.

This is a go to for us in Brookline with great service, a variety of food and a casual environment…read more It feels like a local Izakaya that I have been to in Japan. You can get a variety of items from Yakitori (grilled meats on a skewer over a hibachi), Kushiyaki (the same with veggies), different types of sushi, tempura and classic hot dishes. You are quickly met at the door and seated and the restaurant. While it's a little bit dated, it is a pub and it is comfortable. The service is super attentive and always prompt. When you seated at the table, you immediately get water and a delicious cabbage salad gratis. You can get a picture of beer for $25 and a great selection of Sake and other cocktails. The food prices are very reasonable for the quality and value that you get. The food is always super tasty with the yakitori served hot. The sushi is fresh and delicious. The grilled salmon with vegetables is wonderful with a nice accompanying savory sauce.

Food: sashimi lunch special. Comes with miso soup and rice. Food was fresh and sashimi thickly…read moresliced. It was nice to get saba as that is not usually included by other restaurants. Service: we came in for a very late lunch right before 3pm so they were kind enough to let us know that lunch was ending if we wanted to quickly get our order in. Ambiance: large space with tables in the front with a bar and then more tables in the back. Pride: great lunch special for $16.50!

I've never gone anywhere else for sushi since living in Boston. The owners here are super friendly…read moreand attentive- I feel great coming back time and time again. They're open late which is great if you're coming back late from studying. Bonus: you get free miso soup!

This spot has a cool, underground vibe that makes it feel a little hidden and unique. The service…read moreis impressively quick -- you're in and out without much wait. The food is decent, but compared to other sushi restaurants I've tried, there are definitely higher-quality options. The Bruins Fire Maki (pictured below) was visually striking and definitely brought the heat -- something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to spicy food.

Well, the moo Ping draws me back . Excellent flavors and all…read moredishes throw some heat with flavors . I enjoy the dishes and eat when here when in Allston area . Parking is difficult. They do alot of delivery service take out orders .

Came with a friend for a Saturday dinner, got the pad kee mao without bamboo and peas, with half…read moretofu, half veggies. Good flavor, got it spicy so they gave me a bit of pepper flakes. Noodles were chewy, quite enjoyed the meal. My friend got the pad kee mao with chicken. They didn't give me a bit more veggies, and the amount of veggies I had looked less than my friend's plate. I think they're not having very good portion control? $18.50 post-tax, decent portions.

I've been to Genki Ya a few times, and it's one of my favorite sushi places in Brookline. The fish…read morealways tastes fresh, and I've never had a bad meal there. I usually try a different roll when I go, and everything I've had has been really good. The restaurant is clean and relaxing, and the staff have always been friendly whenever I've visited. I also like that the menu has a lot of options, whether you're really into sushi or just looking for something simple, you'll find something. I've ordered both takeout and eaten in the restaurant, and the quality has been consistent every time. There are a lot of sushi spots around Boston, but Genki Ya is one that I keep coming back to. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the Brookline area.

I have been a die hard fan for several years now and order from here at least twice a month. But,…read morethere have been a few instances that are getting hard to look past. I ordered from there last night and ended up having some leftovers, pulled it out of the fridge to see GREY tuna (see below). I regularly cook sushi and work with raw tuna myself and not once has this happened. I did also have an incident a few months ago where there were small bits of hair in my roll. It's so sad because I genuinely love it here and it's so close to me but I can't bring myself to keep testing faith if they're keeping their quality so low.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Myself and a coworker stopped by for dinner and we were super satisfied! The food and service were outstanding. We also loved the vibe inside....kind of like a Japanese garden situation. We will definitely return when in the area!

So I'm not really sure what's going on here. This has been my go to place but the place was a…read morelittle empty , but the prices are definitely higher and there is a new menu. The quality of sushi isn't the same. My spicy tuna Maki wasn't as flavorful. and that's a pretty basic sushi roll I order. The other thing was since I was there during the daytime the table didn't look clean and I asked my server to wipe it. She came back and said oh that's actually a permanent stain and I can't get it off. First of all, I wasn't about to argue with her, but I'm Thinking there's a thing called Clorox but that statement is a little ridiculous for me. It made me feel gross. The spicy girl roll and spider wall was good as always. So I don't know what's going on, but it was really empty and it made me feel a little sad. But the service was nice and I always like the host.

Delicious sushi and steak bento! Our kids love the avocado sushi. The owners are very nice! Love…read moresupporting this mom and pop shop.

When in the Newton / chestnut hill... just go stop into sushi man. Owned by a sweet couple, service…read moreis always good. Small authentic vibes. Food is made with care. We'll always eventually get a fix and work our way back out here for some sushi, beef katsu, squid skewers and salmon bowls. Agedashi tofu was also good! Either way you know when you need a fix, reasonable pricing and good pricing / service. Bring ya butt thru!

Amazing hand rolls, super fresh and cute spot for a date night…read more Can be a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion!

Overpriced? Yes. Overhyped? Probably…read more Not gonna lie, it was good. But was it the best thing I've ever had? No. Did it surprise me? No. Good quality fish but it's exactly as you expect it to be and nothing super special. My favorite piece was the ankimo jelly, which happened to be the most special in my opinion. For a place that was super hyped, I was a bit let down. But if you're looking for solid handrolls, this is a good spot.

Quite tasty! You will enjoy it if you love sushi that is fresh and affordable. Would have again!read more

Yet another Brookline restaurant I regret not trying sooner!…read more This past weekend I stopped in for a quick solo lunch around 1:30. I happened to be the only one in there, but could tell the staff was working on some online or takeout orders. I was nicely greeted and shown to a seat. After giving me water they took my order. I got the crab wontons, their take on crab rangoons, as well as three different rolls (yes my eyes are bigger than my stomach). I went with the eel avocado roll as well as the spicy tuna and yellowtail rolls. I was REALLY impressed by the quality of all the food. I was given the wontons first and they were perfectly crispy and filled. I dislike when the ratio of filling to wonton is too heavy on the filling side and things get messy. They were also SUPER hot which is a personal must. My only qualm is I would've loved a bit more sauce, there were a lot of wontons for that small dish of sweet chili sauce. In terms of the sushi I surprisingly loved the spicy yellowtail the best. Normally the other 2 are my favorite but I might've found a new go-to. The others were great as well, though. You could seriously tell the tuna was JUST cut from the fish (I watched the sushi chef do so!). Notably, the ratio on the eel-avocado roll was great as well as the amount of eel sauce. No need to pay for extra on the side! I will most definitely be ordering or dining in from here soon, this time bringing friends along!