It is unfortunate I feel the need to take time and leave a negative review. The food is incredible, the server was great. We had no issue spending over $1,300 for a dinner of 5 and leaving a generous tip as the service was fantastic. The issue was the GM Harrison Smith. We had taken care of the check, had our coats on and finishing our drinks when Harrison felt the need to come over and ask us to leave. His reasoning you may ask ? "Excuse me would you mind getting up and taking your drinks over there? I have a party of 7 we are trying to seat here." Can you imagine a restaurant with such a high reputation attached to a premier hotel in the heart of the most expensive area of Boston treating guests like this ? Hospitality went out the window and Harrison took it upon himself to ruin our experience. It was rude and in bad taste. Blindsided by his decision to come over, I voiced a concern for customer experience. Harrison replied in a condescending tone and followed us to the door. I will make sure to tell this story to any and everyone looking for suggestions. I will also make sure when my company is setting up celebratory dinners of the like, the last place we will be is Uni. read more

I swear I've never paid as much as $10 for a bowl of mediocre ramen. I went here with a group of 20 people and no, this place isn't definitely for group dining! Seating hostess took so long and kinda had the attitude cos how big of a group we were and how long it took us to finish up. The ramen choices were limited, tasted mediocre, and our bill came out wrong. Never again. read more

Ramen cravings are a real thing -- and I suffer from them terribly so. As a matter of a fact, I had a pretty bad craving last night and decided it was time to give Uni's late-night ramen another go. I already knew the ramen was going to be delicious (refer to my previous review) but was curious if the menu had expanded at all since the last time I had been there. Well, the menu hasn't really changed... They did add Japanese Hotdogs, which sounds like a pretty interesting item. Didn't order it, but the server was pretty enthusiastic about it, so maybe next time. Drink-wise, seems like they've added a number of Asian beers to their menu. I ordered a Thai beer called Cheng, which was light and went well with the heaviness of the ramen. Sake-bombs also seemed to be a thing too. The one BIG difference to late-night ramen at Uni that I noticed was the actual ramen. The broth tasted a bit lighter and smoother than it was during opening week and the meat was different as welll. They no longer use rich pork belly, but more of a traditional lean (but still tender) cut. I personally didn't mind the switch-around too much, more because I was focused on how big my bowl was. They've definitely UPPED the portions. My bowl of ramen had much more sustenance to it than before. While I highly doubt management read my previous review and decided to change the portions based on just that -- I'm glad they've made my $10 bowl of ramen worth it... SO MUCH MORE WORTH IT! As an insider tip, I heard a little rumor that they're planning on throwing Thursday nights out of the rotation -- which makes me sad, but it's understandable... A lot of prep goes into making the ramen and it wasn't too busy when I was there (on a Thursday night). If you're a ramen fan in Boston, late-night ramen at Uni is a must. It's also just a chill place to go on the weekends if you're lookin' for some grub and amazing drinks. The atmosphere is really fun and lots of young people seem to be in and out of the place. I'd highly suggest checking it out. Hmm.. It's about time I also checked Uni out for their regular dinner menu. I'll get back to y'all on that soon. read more

Review for *Late Night Ramen* For the amount of hype this gets, the ramen isn't amazing. Not saying that it isn't good. But it just wasn't everything I was hoping for, a little on the salty side. What was good, was the pork buns. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION in the flavours that goes into the bun, the meat and all the garnishes. I could eat a million of these if they weren't... priced at that. But still worth it! Takoyaki. Mmm not bad. Matcha ice cream sandwiches. Nice! Vibe in the place? Incredible space, great music, and great service! read more

This place is amazing. I went there last month. It is a new restaurant. Their sea food is so fresh and the dishes are delicate. The service is excellent. I will go gain read more

We were here for the late night ramen, and had a big group, so it took about 2 hours to be seated, so I was expecting something amazing. The ramen was okay, it was on the salty side, and I wasn't that impressed with the noodle texture either. Definitely have had better ramen at other spots. Maybe my expectations for the spot were too high after waiting for so long, but even though everything sounded super amazing on the menu and in my head, I was never wowed by what we got. i think my favorite item of the evening was the duck bun, but being from a Chinese family, I don't think I will ever want to pay that much for just one duck bun again in my life. And, I would have preferred to have it stuffed more with goodness, I felt like I had a lot of bun to duck ratio. It was a good experience, and a good late night alternative, but there are definitely tastier joints. read more

There is a time and a place for everything - except for a $17 plate that you can eat in less than one bite. We literally laughed when we saw the dish, it was a joke. I think it was good but I'm not sure because there wasn't enough to get a full taste. I guess this is partially my fault for thinking that this was a sushi place but regardless, I can't think of any occasion when I would want to eat here. In order to get a reasonable amount of food one would have to order around $200 worth of mini-plates. I spent $65 and immediately got pizza afterwards. Our server was a nice guy though. I am embarrassed that I got tricked into going here. read more

We came here on Valentine's Day and only came to eat some appetizers, which were surprisingly overpriced. We wanted to try as much restaurants as possible while we were here in Boston. We had Seared Korean Ricecake, Smoked Beef Shortrib Bulgogi Tostados, and Spicy Tuna & Foie Gras Tataki. These were all okay. Their signature dish, Spicy Tuna & Foie Gras Tataki, was very good, but the tuna was quite small. The people next to us ordered the same thing and their tuna pieces were very much larger than ours. I felt like we had the end parts of the tuna. Overall, this place was decent. I wanted to try the late night ramen, but I didn't get the chance too. I love to try ramen everywhere that has it because I am a big fan, especially a person coming from new york. read more

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This is a review of the "Midnight Ramen" weekend specials at Uni Sashimi Uni Sashimi is a tale of two Restaurants. Before Midnight, it's an upscale, expensive, and generally good restaurant to spend your monthly food budget in one night. After Midnight, it turns into a Ramen house that is "downscaled." Evidence? There's no real dress code, the menus are switched to cutouts of beer boxes (They use sharpies or some markers to write out the menu on the cardboard cutouts), you are given disposable chopsticks, and the menu prices are generally limited to $20 or less. First and foremost, the Traditional Ramen bowl is $10. Okay, not bad. The Pork Bun (note that I did not say buns) is $6. For one. One pork bun. And it's the same size as every other pork bun you've ever had. So let's talk about the pork bun. It's average-sized, and it's trends toward being sour. The tender of the meat is very good. Would I get it again? No, because it's a horrible value proposition that costs 2/3 of a full bowl of Ramen noodles. And frankly, because it's not close to being the best pork bun out there. The Ramen. Yes, this is where all sins will be forgiven. Nope. The portion: it's small - most people will not feel full by the end of it. The broth: it tastes good but is generally quite salty and will leave you thirsty afterwards. The noodles: meh. Nothing special. The meat: stingy, about 2-3 pieces on average. So, what's the verdict? Meh. You can find better ways to spend your money to get an okay meal. It's certainly not the best in Boston, and not even close to ranking up with the likes of Ippudo in NYC or other Ramen-focused restaurants. Uni Sashimi just isn't what it purports itself to be: a great meal at good value. Bottom line: If you have every been to NYC, DC, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Miami, or Atlanta, Uni Sashimi is not a must-have. If you've only lived in Boston, Uni Sashimi is worth trying, as a benchmark. read more

Fantastic appetizers and nigiri sushi. Our favorites were the Sake nigiri and the pork buns. The sashimi aren't really sashimi but rather fish tapas plates, which were tasty and fun to try. read more

Amazing, yes. Expensive, yes. This is not a place you come to, if you're starving because in order to eat to fill up you're going to pay for it. Meaning you'll probably spend $100 easy on yourself to fill up. In my opinion, its more of a place for foodies! =) The food is amazing, it's perfectly portioned to tantalize your palate. There's a Chef's special, $40 for 5 courses, dessert, and a sake bomb. I would say this is the best way to go, because you get to sample 5 dishes (in smaller proportion than if you were to order directly from the menu). The chef gives you 5 courses on whatever he chooses... but in my opinion, you should trust the chef? This is what was received at our table: the Uni Spoon (the best way to eat this dish is with a spoon! Amazing...) the Rock Shrimp Tempura (also good, kinda tastes like a Cheeto, anyone? heh). Hamachi Sashimi had this amazing apple wasabi. Dessert was a rhubarb sorbet with shortbread crumbs and a lemon custard? If I remember correctly, *sigh I definitely savored that. Cocktail - Enter the Dragon (tastes citrusy and tart... very strong stuff). Love food..? this place is a must! read more

I was in town visiting (from the SF bay area) and wanted to check out the sashimi scene in Boston. Here is the lowdown on their omakase (which is listed as $115 on the menu, but you can get one for $85 if you ask - which is what I did!). The Positives + I was very impressed by their creativity in mixing more uncommon garnishes/flavors with each of the dishes. Most of them brought out the flavor of the fish, though there were a few pairings that completely overwhelmed the sashimi (you may have to just eat the fish separately in those cases) + Service and presentation was excellent. + It's always a good day when a girl from Cali can have foie gras again! Highly recommend the tuna + foie gras option on the menu + Fish quality was excellent. Nothing more to say there. Things to Be Wary Of - You will probably not get full for the price you pay, unless you are fortunate enough to get enough items compliments from the chef. The cost of the meal is going to be relatively pricey no matter which way you slice it. Be prepared to whip out your wallet! - This place is really not that busy, so... if you're down with being pampered by the entire staff, then this will be great! Else, be prepared to be one of the few (if not only) tables in the small restaurant. Goldfish bowl time! Overall, I would definitely come back for another omakase meal if I were looking for one in Boston. For those who live there and like sashimi, this will probably be a must try. For those who live on the West (BEST) coast, the foie gras dishes are definitely something to stop by for!! read more

We did the omakase and several dishes were very good and all were well presented but a few were lackluster and I was surprised at the timing between dishes. It took about three hours to get through the whole program. We did end up going for the waygu and it was exceptionally good. read more

Strike 1 - Host was on the phone for 3 minutes when we arrived. Didn't acknowledge our presence, not even with his eyes, until his conversation was over. I'm not sure he was talking to a customer but can't say he wasn't. Strike 2 - We made reservations for a table for 3, days in advance, host showed us the bar seats. It was my birthday and I wanted to enjoy the company of my daughter and husband. So I said no, and tried to reason politely with him. He told us that he was expecting a big group- obviously he didn't read their own guidelines... "Good for groups -No". Strike 3 - No apologies, no attempt to keep us there, no happy birthday. So rude that we were shocked. We were out of the door. The food might be good but we'll never know. I love Toro and Coppa and cannot believe that Ken O. allows this kind of service at one of his restaurants. read more

Note: the five star rating is for the ramen, which is the only thing I tried here. Maybe it was because it was torrentially raining the night we went, perhaps it was because we thought rezzies opened at 10pm and therefore were starving by the time we actually got seated at 11pm, and all those factors combined to make me feel like I 'earned' my seat at the table at 11pm on a Saturday night, but this was one damn fine bowl of ramen. Noodles were delicious. As was the broth. However, the more I drank the saltier it seemed to taste, and roasted pork shoulder does not a piece of chashu make, so sadly it did not have the bits of fatty pork that I'm used to. The egg was cooked beautifully. Still, the ramen is 5-star worthy and would hold its own among the top ramen shops in NYC. The noodle texture wad divine - and the price at $10 hit the sweet spot. I guess a ramen micro-menu is the way to go! read more

Best meal in Boston. Had the sea bass shashimi, steamed pork buns, rock shrimp, and a dragon roll. The delicate balance of flavor and freshness of high quality ingredients are unparalleled. Loved the excellent service and overall experience. When in Boston, I will be back again and again. read more

On food quality alone, this restaurant deserves 5 stars (though if "value" was part of the equation, I'd probably have to drop it to 4 stars). We went in a pretty big group, so I got to try a lot of different things. I loved the Kobe Beef (it was cooked just perfectly), as well as the Blue Fin Tuna Tataki (with Foie Gras on top) and the Tuna Ceviche. We ordered the $100 chef's special "sampler" and it was a bit disappointing. It was a little bit overpriced for the amount of food we got, but most of it was still really good. I would recommend ordering whatever looks good on the menu to you, a la carte, as opposed to ordering a big platter. Come with a big wallet and you'll leave happy. read more

They wowed all of us from beginning to end!!! Exceptional conception and execution of each and every dish including the deserts !! The dishes are too complex to describe in a short review but the mastery of this place is undeniable! read more

This is the WORST dining experience I have since I came to US 5 years ago. Under COVID-19, Uni certainly does not prepare well. It was a rainy day with heavy winds. Google map open hour is 5pm so we went to Uni at 5:30. The server said that they didn't open until 6pm. And the manager offered us with cocktail menu and I didn't want to bother them so I left. I came at 6:03pm and there were few people sat before us. They sat under umberellas. The server took us to a seat without umberella. I asked if we could sit under the empty seat with umberella. She refused me and offered me a hand umberella instead. Did she expect us to eat with umberella on hand...? I had four shopping bags and asked her if she could take them inside until we finished the meal. She asked her manager again and refused us again. The actual server came with water and said nothing to us. I felt angry and sad so I left without having meal. I came from Providence and had heard about Uni long time ago. I really wanted to try but it truly let me down. read more

We had high hopes for our dinner at uni. We ordered the chef's choice menu and it was very disappointing. Most of the dishes were hard to recognize as sushi. Once course was peaches . Last year we went to oya and the meal was so far above uni's in creativity and execution. Very disappointed. After our meal we were stll craving sushi . read more

Sake Bomb Tuesdays are a great deal. $35 price fixed Sake + Sapporo 3 course meal (depends, but its usually an appetizer like a really different but really good shrimp tempura, tuna in three ways, and then something on a hot stone, like this meltingly tender and luscious seared salmon) And then you can order little items off the menu to go with your meal, or a bottle of really high end sake. read more

Uni Sashimi Bar, an upscale Japanese restaurant owned by Ken Oringer, transforms into a late night, cheap eats noodle bar at 11pm each Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The late night dining option attracts a young, hip crowd, making it tough to get a seat if you don't arrive early since seating is on a first come, first served basis. Ken Oringer's sashimi bar, Uni, is located downstairs from Clio in the Eliot Hotel on the corner of Massachusetts & Commonwealth Ave. The late night Ramen menu meticulously written in colored markers on cardboard combined with the flickering candlelight in this subterranean dining room, gives off a clandestine vibe and energy I don't often see here in Boston. I'm a noodle novice but even I was able to navigate the colorful menu with some helpful tips from the handsome waitstaff. Three bowls of ramen for $10 were featured (traditional, short rib & kimichi and gou kai - vegetarian). I opted for the short rib & kimichi that arrived quickly in a beautiful steaming bowl with a poached egg that I poked to let the yoke mingle with the flavorful broth and tender chunks of short rib. My friend Zoe and I also tried the Pork Bun and Shishito Peppers. The pork slider as I referred to it was out of this world delicious. The sriracha aioli, pickles and soft bun all work magic making the pork belly so good I could easily order a half dozen. If you go - you *must* try an order. Also tasty were the plate of fried sweet peppers, but nowhere near as addicting as the Pork Bun. In the name of "research" we opted to try Uni's ice cream sandwich of the night, which proved equally messy to eat as the Pork Bun, but every bit as delicious. The raspberry and lemon flavors added a refreshing end to this amazing dinner. Reservations are not available so arrive early. This tiny Back Bay restaurant barely seats 40 and fills quickly so give your name to the host and grab a drink at Clio's bar to wait to be seated when Uni reopens at 11:00pm; its worth the wait and you'll enjoy some excellent people watching - I promise. read more

The most important thing to realize about this place: this is not a traditional Japanese Izakaya. These dishes are inventive constructions of the chefs, and some are hits and others are misses. The oysters with strawberry granita, Donko mushrooms with mole, the striped jack with apricot, trout with rhubarb were excellent, inventive, unusual combinations. The Cacio e Pepe dumplings were good--maybe some would like them more than us, but all that cheese somehow didn't fit. The duck carnitas, shishito peppers, miso soup, and king crab handroll were good but not exciting. The downstairs sushi bar was relatively quiet but upstairs the noise level was horrific. read more

Came here for the late night ramen and the pork buns, left with a frown on my face. Here's why: Pork bun- cripsy, good flavor, has cilantro(which I hate), and Friggin EXPENSIVE. Like, I could buy 2 Ippudo pork buns for the price of one Uni's. I mean, it's good, but not THAT good. Duck bun- has fried tofu chip inside, has cilantro(again), taste kinda like Chinese char siu(which is funny since their pork didn't), pretty good but not as good as the pork. Also overpriced. Traditional Ramen- Meh. Not impressed at all. Soup was salty and not particularly tasty. The pork here taste like char siu. Umami Ramen - spicier version of the traditional, definitely can't taste the 14 mushroom BS. The eel felt out of place. Not coming back. read more

So the food is good BUT- the price is way more than justified. All the dishes are tiny. For example - a party of 4- paid around 647$ before tips AND they add a 3 percent for the back end. I thought that is what ridiculous high price one bite was for. 84 dollars for each of the 4 of us to get a spoon full of uni and quail egg. Granted it's good. But does it justify the price, long wait , and no one refilling my water? The restaurant should tip and pay the workers in the kitchen and not put that toward the customers with these crazy prices. read more

I'll have to reference my review of Clio for the full setting of a hapless night that began tremendously full of hope and anticipation. The management and operational execution of the ramen night was so poorly mangled that the entire experience of the wonderful noodles was more or less washed out. I really do appreciate what they are trying to do and love that ramen is coming on strong in Boston. The late-night ramen experience here, though, was such a numbing expedition that I can't imagine coming back. It was a one-star night, but I'm giving an extra one because the ramen was done right and that deserves some credit. The chefs deserve better from their fellow staff. read more

Oh ramen, how I love thee. This review is solely based on their midnight ramen and their cocktail list. My boyfriend and I come here perhaps once a month for a nice night out and we always leave satisfied. We usually get there around 11 and depending on various factors ( the day of the week, other special events, weather, etc.) we usually get seated at the restaurant within an hour. Their cocktail list is impressive. They offer about 70+ drinks on their menu and the bartenders definitely know what they are doing. I am always impressed at how knowledgeable they are with their spirits and ways to infuse flavors into the drinks. The first time I went to the bar, I ordered a Todd Collins, which is a gin based drink that's mixed with lemon and simple syrup. To top it off, they put a really cool violet ice cube into the drink. I've also observed them smoking a cocktail glass, which is a unique thing that they don't do at a lot of bars. Uni started offering midnight ramen on their late night menu around February and at first, the bowls came out as if it was suppose to be this gourmet dish that's rich in flavor and small in quantity. No joke, I sucked it up and bought two bowls of ramen because their broth was so good. Throughout the past four months, they have increased their portions where I can go and order one bowl and be satisfied. I think the chef is definitely challenging himself to always improve the recipe because in the beginning, I thought the broth was good but the noodles were off. The last time I went in July, the noodles were better, the broth was rich, and the portions were just right. I've tried both the umami and the traditional and I would recommend both. The umami comes with eel and is a bit spicier. The traditional is well more like the traditional ramen you would find in Japan. The service here is good. The hostess is always friendly and welcoming. The servers are quick and efficient. In the winter, they offer to hang up your coat for you. Although uni is located in a fancy hotel, the clientele that goes for the midnight ramen are pretty chilled. The staff are not snooty at all and you feel like you fit in no matter what you're wearing. Overall, I really like this place and when I'm making more dough, maybe I'll also try more of their menu. They do a saki bomb special on Tuesday nights for $35. The special is a four-course meal that comes with sashimi and of course a saki bomb. That might be the next thing I try out. read more

Ultimately the ramen is not great at Uni. The concept is great - eat out at a really nice restaurant and get cheap ramen and pork buns. But the broth wasn't that good and we felt that overall the food was nothing special. Go for the atmosphere, the drinks, and the late night fun. Don't go for the ramen. read more

Always wanted to come here for midnight ramen AND the restaurant itself. But it is an expensive place. So, MIDNIGHT RAMEN IT IS! Depends on the day but it starts at 11:00pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If you're coming here, dress appropriately, you are going into a 5 star hotel/James Beard restaurant. I cam here at midnight-12:30-ish and barely made it in time. We were the last people they're taking in. It was worth the wait. Oh and the bar drinks are delicious! Try their Sangria. The broth is delicious. Drink it you won't regret it. The noodle is delicious the egg omg that egg. Advice. Come here earlier or they'll run out of broth and you'll end up with half a soup bowl. But I'm not complaining. The menu is written on cardboard and the price of the ramen is $10. The pork bun is sooo different and dcelicious! I dare say... the ramen/broth here is better than the authentic Japanese ramen restaurants around Boston. Yes. I said it! If you want two bowls of ramen, I advise you to come earlier and order it when you're ordering your bowl. read more

Best: the Los Muertos cocktail. Think Paloma, and add a touch of cinnamon and some Velvet Falernum to take it up a notch. Very nice. Ah, but this is a sushi, sashimi, and other seafood place, and you probably want to know about that.... It was good, frankly a tad overpriced for the quantity given there was not a solid story on it using only sustainable fisheries, which is ALWAYS a right question to ask about. read more

This is my spot for sushi and late night ramen! I have taken guests and friends here and all of them have given the thumbs up! A bit in the pricier range, but that's how much quality and taste I get in return. They do their late night ramen service from 11PM on Thurs-Sat and you definitely must go. Ramen and sake is the best combination. P.S. the chef changes the ramen dishes slightly each week to try out some new tastes. read more

Walked in at 10:45pm as the kitchen was closing. Wanted something to take away to my room at the adjoining hotel The Eliot. Ended up with their specialty ramen and a pork bun. Delicious! read more

I had dinner here with my parents the night before Thanksgiving, to welcome them to town. I was surprised at how bad the experience was. We ordered the omakase menu, which I believe is really just a standard tasting menu; I'd have expected more surprise choices. The dishes ranged from perfectly good (but not extraordinary) to not very good at all, and at prices that make 'not good' unacceptable. Frankly, the more dishes we had the worse they got. That said, to be honest, if it'd been less expensive - and the service hadn't been so terrible - I doubt I'd leave a review. Regarding the service, we literally had to order every round of drinks at least twice, and sometimes three times. The martinis were watered down, and the food came out interminably slowly, with lengthy delays between each small plate. It made for an incredibly frustrating experience. On the plus side, my parents and I will be laughing about this terrible experience for years. read more

Uni is sea urchin in Japanese...which is my favorite type of sushi/sashimi, but somehow I missed it on the menu.....damn. I'd been interested in trying the Clio/Uni combo for some time, and this place lived up to my expectations. The food, the setting, the cocktails, the vibe...all great stuff. The difficult thing with a sushi/sashimi joint is how to rise above the rest (I mean Boston has a sushi place on every corner), and this place achieves by combining the quality food with some fine dining disciplines. I was also pleasantly surprised that pricing was not as high as I would have expected. This place should be more approachable to more people because the pricing is not as crazy as you may think. The setting: Tucked down in a basement cove section of Clio, the area has a unique subdued Japanese pop feel as compared to the Italian/French fine dining room feel of Clio. The music was upbeat and young, a good mix which made the whole vibe less stuffy. The food: Fresh fish? Check! Interesting flavors intermingling in your mouth? Bring it! Portion size? On the small side...but this is Japanese influenced folks. Highlights include the tuna ceviche with its rich coconut flavor. The Himachi sashimi with green apple sauce which literally melts in your mouth, and the salmon which was probably the best cooked piece I've ever eaten. The gourmand in me appreciated the delicate plating of all the dishes as well. The drinks: Lately I'm a beer guy, so I appreciated their selection of several domestic and foreign...but only two Japanese beers? The sake list is extensive and looks interesting (next time) and the fruity cocktails were done right. Something here for everyone I guess. The service: The wait staff was average, but here's what tipped the scales to the 5 star rating for me. The chef/owner Ken Oringer presented the entree to our table himself. I have alot of respect when a chef comes out and introduces himself to the table, and Ken even let us quiz him on his "Iron Chef America" appearance. Overall a pitch, a swing, and a homerun. This place delivers on the hip, upscale, sushi scene in Boston...and adds alittle bit of fun. Sake Bomb Tuesdays? I'll bring my college buddies. All You Can Eat Maki Mondays? I'll bring my sumo wrestler friends. I think this place needs a better PR plan...because the goods are all here. read more

I LOVE ma man but when it comes to making plans in advance, OMG, he is the WORST! But I am no baby pants. No ma'am. Girl can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan so... unless ma fingers are broken... there is no reason on earth for my night on the most romantic night of the year to turn out like a funny but sad but true Zoe Deschanel song. Any Boston Brahmin or Beantown Babe worth her revolutionary salt can dial 7 digits to satisfaction or book a rezzie online. To make things a little different I went for trendy sushi instead of old school French. Hey, I am making the plans so I want him to be surprised but in a good way like, "Oh Ma Gaud, this ROCKS!" (as in Stones tickets) not "Wow, gee, this is... Zzzzzz" (as in Boston Ballet tickets). Okay, the truth is the Top 50 French restaurants were booked by the time I called a month ahead but he doesn't know that so let's keep it between us amies, oui? Merci beaucoup :) Okay, Uni. If you heart Matsuhisa then you will break for Uni. If you heart Nobu then you will break for Uni. Get it? No McSushi. (Definition: McSushi is super-sized blah veggies and/or fish rolled in sugar-sticky white rice and then dunked to death in salty soy sauce or deep-fried to perfection in Crisco-esque tempura and then slathered in toothache sweet reduction sauce or some spicy mayonnaise concoction). Ergo, McSushi is to Japan what fettuccine alfredo is to Italy. Uber White T. Now I'm not judging, I'm just saying is all... so, moving right along, if you want to actually taste the quality of the fish with ingredients that bring out it's flavor rather than disguise what isn't there by coating it with sweet/salt then go to Uni. By the way, the place was recently redesigned for a more zen feel but it reminds me of a Swedish sauna room. You'll know what I mean when you get there. Love that it's an intimate seating for 20. The Scorecard: Parking: Valet - Thank God! Back Bay parking is ruthless. Greeting: Weird the maitre d' tried to put us up at the sushi bar when we had a table reservation on Valentine's Day a month in advance. Service: Surprisingly slow. Most places like to turn and burn on Valentine's Day. From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, we actually had time to enjoy our meal so we didn't mind it one bit. Food: Hirami (A+), Tuna Sashimi (A), Lobster Tempura (A), Midai (B), Rock Shrimp Tempura (C) Drinks: Old School Mai Tai (B) only because they used too much ice and it was gone in two gulps, Syrah (B) though I am surprised he thought that when he had 3 glasses :/ Dessert: Cognac & Chestnut Souffle (A) Price: $205 (does not include 20% tip, coat check and valet service) Verdict: Gould ahead and Oringer my foodie bell anytime! (Get it? Chris Gould and Ken Oringer? Okay, it was funnier in my head). read more

i have been a long time UNI fan, but my experience was horrible. The salmon was subpar, and the manager could not have been more dismissive. we were charged for food we never got, and when we asked for an itemized bill they acted as if we asked for the magna carta. disappointed. go to Zuma (much better food and service) read more

Uni Sashimi Bar at Clio is by far one of the best restaurants I have been to in Boston. We were first introduced to the restaurant while eating at Clio, where the best part of our meal was the Sashimi. I have since been to Uni twice and have had the following experiences: 1. My boyfriend and I ordered the 8 course tasting menu for $85 each, which I felt was a steal for the amount of food that we got and the quality of the fish. While everything was delicious, some of the standouts were the tuna in some type of coconut broth, and the soft shell crab bun. The waiter was very engaged and the service was impeccable. I might point out that it was a Wednesday night, so the restaurant was relatively empty. 2. We went to Uni for the Sake Bomb deal on a Tuesday night. For $35 we got a 4 course set dinner which included 2 different types of Sashimi, spicy shrimp tempura, a very unique dessert and a sake bomb. You can't beat the deal for that price, and what's not to like about a free sake bomb at the end of a meal. However, we did order a soft shell crab bun each on top of our meals, which rounded them out nicely. I think I may have still been a little hungry otherwise. I'm looking forward to heading back to Uni to try out the late night ramen this summer. read more

A-MA-ZING! The perfect stop for dinner before an evening at the Boston Pops. We glided in and were guided to our cozy booth and chair seat immediately. A Must Try: the Uni Spoons. They are a scrumptious surprise of layered flavors; absolutely decadent in a mouthful, with lingering, impressive taste after that one delicious spoon is gone. The presentation of all the small plates is inventive and well-chosen to highlight the unique food, and sake selection is incredible. I'll definitely go again next time I am in Boston. read more

I had the omakase and sake pairing here. Everything was really good, but it didn't feel worth $500. Cafe sushi in cambridge is 80% as good for $100. read more

Very overpriced tapas and the flavors weren't even good. I went with most of the suggestions from the Waiter and was not blown away by any of the dishes. I spent $90 on just myself and wasn't even full. read more