This small sushi restaurant /bar ambiance was stunning with the wood cascading along the walls. The lanterns lite up one side of the restaurant. The restaurant was busy on a Saturday night. We had reservation for 7:30 and was seated immediately our waiter Ronald came over and took our order for drinks. He made several recommendations for the food which is more like japanese tapas, so this made it more interesting to pick and choose. We took up his recommendations, katsu sando, KFC, street corn, pork belly and chicken thighs and spicy salmon . Fried octupus. Everything came out separately which made dinner and conversation great! This place was amazing ! Worth the Trip to XOXO SUSHI BAR Prices $$$ read more

As a former restaurant owner in Canada, I love the opportunity to try new restaurants. We walked in to a lovely interior, commented on the very cool octopus like chandelier. This was the absolute worst Japanese food experience for my family EVER. (Go to Uni - same price and no comparison of quality). First, we checked that there were gluten free options (there were according to the menu) because I have celiac disease. I was informed that nearly all the gluten free items indeed had cross contamination so couldn't be trusted. We ordered several items, asked the server to confirm with the chef before we ordered. She suggested we decide first and the chef could let us know if he/she could do it. First we ordered sushi, And edamame, my son and daughter ordered a main course, the uni Risotto, which was very, very strongly fishy tasting and some salmon crispy rice item, which was also disappointing. Everything came without order or reason, our sushi came out last, but not all of it, we got some sushi after we received our dessert. Eventually, I was told the mushrooms and the eggplant could be prepared safely. The eggplant was the second best item of the evening. The mushrooms were not palatable, they were in fact disgusting, truly. We had to repeatedly ask for water, a drink spilled and we asked for a replacement napkin, which we also never got. The sushi was pedestrian, the sweet chili sauce on the scallop roll tasted exactly like the sweet sauce you buy at Whole Foods. The spicy salmon was the best sushi item, and even that, the sauce was runny. The pickled ginger was great, but we received two slices for three rolls. The tuna sushi my son ordered was also okay, but certainly not worth the $$$. Ironically, the desserts were the only enjoyable items, even though one came before the sushi. I would not waste my money nor my time here, go to Uni, there is absolutely no comparison! So very disappointing. read more

A hidden gem in Chestnut Hill with great food! Perfect for date night or a night out with friends. Our server was attentive and quick, which we appreciated very much. We loved the madai uzusukuri, pork belly bao bun, miso black cod, tako, and sashimi (otoro, chutoro, king salmon)! Madai uzusukuri - the sauce was perfection and the dish was topped with some crunch, which made it delightful. The pork belly bao bun was fairly fatty (which I loved) and slightly salty. Tako was perfectly grilled, meaty with a tangy and mildly spicy sauce. And our favorite, miso black cod! Loved that it comes with soshito peppers. I'm biased because I love miso black cod, but this did not disappoint. Wonderful taste and great texture. Will need to come again to try their omakase. read more

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My partner and I came back to try their NYE Tasting Menu yesterday evening and added several a la carte to our dinner. The food was decent, my favorites tonight were the Island Creek Oysters, Chu Toro Nigiri and Hirame Usuzukuri. The Hirame Usuzukuri (Japanese Sea Bream Sashimi) - My goodness, the slight citrus from the yuzu dashi, the fragrance from the chive oil, the hint of lemon mixed with shiso and the crunch from the candied quinoa.. complimented each other so incredibly well. It was so good I saved that sauce as my palette cleanser for the rest of the tasting. As for the rest of the dishes, they were a bit disappointing and underwhelming. In addition, we felt like they could have done better with the timing of serving each dish. Before we could finish one course, they brought out another. Mind you, the tables aren't very big and with the sake decanter, we had even less space. So I decided to let our server know to bring out a course at a time in which they did, but they were now too slow. Although most of the food we had tried previously wasn't consistent to the last time we were here, I felt the service made up for it. When we reached the end of our meal, our server let us know they were all out of the dessert on the tasting menu and brought us the orange parfait (pictured). I personally didn't like it and was disappointed because I love panna cotta and was excited to end the meal on a good note. I voiced my concerns to our server, Jose and the manager, Brad came over and made sure to make things right. He really went above and beyond and was able to bring me out a little bit of the panna cotta. He made our night and this is exactly the kind of exceptional service we look for and Brad deserves a raise & praise! I mean, he was just such a sweetheart. Thank you Brad for letting your customers feel seen and heard read more

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The sushi flavors were amazing! I also enjoyed the miso cod, the pork belly buns. What can I say? They were absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the Crudo and I had to thank the chef personally because it was that good. It is on the pricier end so I think that you really have to enjoy flavors and an intensity of the ingredients. If you're looking for quantity, I would not recommend this place but if you're looking for quality and experience, come here because you will not be disappointed! read more

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Went tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday (which I included in my booking and they never mentioned) - sat at the bar, chefs never looked up or greeted us after 20min, my husband got a drink but my order went awol, paid for our drinks and left. We've dined here before and enjoyed our experience, service has really gone downhill. Lots of staff no one had a clue, no management presence at all. Not acceptable for these prices! read more

Our entire experience was fantastic - we had the tasting experience and our server Dan made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal and drinks! Food, delicious. Ambiance, fantastic...service, impeccable ‍ read more

My partner and I ordered the shima aji (striped jack) sashimi, sawara (Spanish mackerel) sashimi, salmon & truffle, miso scallop hand roll, yellowtail jalapeño hand roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, A5 Wagyu carpaccio, miso black cod, chili miso charbroiled oysters, and orange parfait - TASTE: 5/5 - great flavors all around, including the sawara's salted smokiness, salmon & truffle's tangy sauce, yellowtail jalapeño hand roll's combo of sweet mango and fresh cilantro, A5 wagyu's fattiness, and cod's sweet miso marinade TEXTURE: 4/5 - highlights included the crunchiness of the hand roll's seaweed wrapper, spicy tuna crispy rice's perfectly fried sushi rice (truly excellent) complemented w the tender chopped tuna, and the parfait's light creaminess and chewy dried orange PRICE: 3/5 - we definitely knew the price points we were getting into (total came to $388), but the value, given the serving sizes, could've been better. Happy we ordered from the a la carte menu, instead of that weekend's $175 Valentine's Day omakase SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - wish items on the hot menu came in bigger portions; there were only 4 pieces of spicy tuna crispy rice and 3 oysters SERVICE: 4/5 - made a 5:30pm Friday reservation via Resy a couple days before. We were only the second party inside at that time, though there were barely any seats open by the time we left. Our waiter seemed new and nervous, but was attentive. All of our food came out over the course of an hour ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - enjoyed the hip, modern space, dark and moody vibes (though doesn't do justice to the photos of the food), and XOXO's great playlist. Glad that we sat at the bar to witness the sushi chefs in action PARKING: 5/5 - at least 10+ spots in XOXO Sushi's (shared?) parking lot read more

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The staff was incredibly accommodating when my group arrived early for our reservation. Our experience at the sushi bar was fantastic, especially for first-time diners like myself. They offer a high-quality selection of imported fish, providing fresh, unique options that left us wanting a lot more. Although the space is small and cozy, it's well worth a visit. The menu options may be priced higher, but the quality makes it well worth it. This is not your typical sushi spot--it stands out in every way, especially with the sushi chefs and staff! I'll be back to try other menu options soon. read more

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Xoxo Sushi Bar is brand new on route 9 in Chestnut Hill. The inside is modern and elegant, with bar seating and limited tables. That means you should get yourself a reservation now! I predict this fusion spot is going to be very busy once fully open this week. They have music playing throughout, which gives a very trendy city feel to it. The lighting is subdued which adds even more to the vibe. This is your ideal date place in the area for incredible cocktails and food. But heck, bring your friends too. Service was killer. Jose was my waiter and on point with every thing. He had the food coming out steadily and was always highlighting the chefs favorite dishes. Gold star to Jose for stellar service. The bar area looks cool. They had a full staff. Although I had table seating, I still ordered a signature cocktail. You are guaranteed to find a drink you will fall in love with. On to the main event... the food. The nigiri omakase option delivered fresh cuts of prime fish. So good. The chef nailed the rice flavor and ratio of rice to fish. These things are commonly missed at some places, so the chefs here know what they're doing. Grilled skirt steak on skewers was divine. Hokkaido scallops were sweet and succulent. I ate my way through the menu. Fried rock shrimp provided a bit of a kick and definitely filled me up before I could order some more handrolls. The handrolls I did get to were so perfect though. Loved the negi toro and the spicy tuna. If I didn't fill up on all the other food I would have ordered more. Definitely don't skip the handrolls. Jose talked me into dessert. I tried to refuse but the man has a way of persuading people to get this fruity, delicious concoction. To be honest, I don't even remember what it was, he was just saying so many words that sounded like dessert paradise and my mind drifted into bliss. What that was i don't know, but it was so good. This is an easy 5 stars. I hope my fellow Yelpers fall in love with it too. I highly recommend checking it out. The chef is clearly skilled and the food is prepared with passion. Tip. The parking lot is tiny but if you turn on to the street before or after the entrance, you can access free street parking behind it. That's your best bet since route 9 isn't great for street parking. read more

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My husband and I went for a casual dinner on a weeknight, and the place was quite busy. We ordered Robatayaki eggplant (the right amount of acidity), Shishito peppers (sweet shoyu), miso cod (the very best I've had in Boston), and Wagyu dumplings (truly delightful bites). The restaurant's vibe was catered for dates, the music was a bit loud (to my taste, but it's just me), the waitstaff was very friendly, and the food was next level. Highly recommend! read more

This place was excellent. We got so much food but my favorites were the Wagyu Burger, the Tempura onion rings, and the crispy rice spicy tuna. Place is very nice inside and our server was very good. Although it was expensive it was definitely worth it and I would love to come back. read more

the food was beyond amazing! def out go to spot for nice dinners. Our server dan was super helpful, and timely with his service. the experience is one worth repeating! read more

Foods was nothing special, hamachi Kama with those dark sauces it's so salty I'm not a fan of it, wagyu beef I had elsewhere are much better than this one, but it's down the street location. Only few parking spots, have to be risk and park on rt 9 to getting off the car. read more

Was dragged in by friends despite objections --- STILL Expensive absolutely not worth it ! Just came back from Japan and this ---- was not Japanese food by any means - even Tokyo upscale restaurants don't charge this much for - as can only be described as nothing special at all I don't know how this place stays open More staff than customers and they still screw up orders read more

Food is excellent, however even for sushi the portions are microscopic. Our server was very good, but it was towards the end of the night and half of the staff were on their phones which was a horrible look overall given the price. The prices are very high, so my summary here is decent food, very high prices which do not match the atmosphere, and just a restaurant in need of a rethink. read more

Finally high quality omasake outside of Boston and Cambridge. This spot pumps out high quality dishes. The fish is high quality and fresh , with a perfect balance of traditional and some fusion elements. The vibe is trendy, elevated, but also not at all stuffy. They were blasting Outkast, ODB, and some classic hip-hop tunes. This is a place you wanna hang, unwind, and eat some high quality food . I did the omakase, which is only on Tuesday and Wednesday and only seats 6 people. Chef Kegan talked to us throughout the entire meal where he talked about his love for food, about all the dishes, and just talking about whatever. Def a great dude! I highly suggest everyone to check this place out, especially for the omasake. 5/5! read more

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I must say the ambience is cute for date night it's like being in a boat. The service i had no issues with our server, staff was courteous and super nice! Thank you for that. My issue was feeling like the food you paid for was extremely sub par. For the money I would go to my more well known sushi houses like oiishi. I remember the street corn and salmon dishes were good. The hand rolls was like a mini taco that didn't burst with much flavor. My biggest gripe was my toro sashimi had a hard cartilage of some sort throughout our entire portion which was super unpleasant to eat since that's usually my goto at any sushi house. Usually want it to melt in your mouth with each bite I didn't take pictures myself as i was sort of over the dinner halfway through. We went to eat elsewhere right after as it was unsatisfying and was still hungry. Rolled thru based on some tik toks i saw so was excited. Def has the ambiance and great location with parking. I'm sure they'll keep stepping it up. read more

This place was fantastic! Not only was it the best sushi I've ever had, but my wife and I also loved the atmosphere and the service. Everything is taken care of immediately for you and you feel like a VIP while you eat here! We were lucky enough to sit at the bar in front of the head chef and we had an incredible time talking to him while we ate. The only thing I will say is, don't expect to come here and fill up without spending some money. This is not a cheap place, but for the money you spend, the flavor, service and experience you'll have here are well worth it! This is the perfect date night/impress people restaurant in the greater Boston area. If I could give 6 stars out of 5 I would! read more

Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Was very excited to try this new cute sushi spot. Has a great menu and a very intimate atmosphere perfect for date nights. Loved the ceramics. Service: Host is unwelcoming, should definitely not be the greeter as this was our first interaction. Thankfully, our server Trinh was great and informative about the menu. She was very friendly and gave very attentive service! Drinks: yummy + refreshing lychee martini. Solid Tokyo old fashioned. Apps: -hamachi aburi: the apple pairing was bright refreshing and citrusy. Loved it. -madai uzuzukuri: is light in flavor and fresh but could be colder. -live scallop: nice fruity lemony vinaigrette. My favorite dish of the night. -Miso soup is yummy with a depth of flavor, but not sure why it's $9 for a teacup. -Oyster: unenjoyable but they didn't have lychee in it. -pork belly bao bun: very soft bun, good ratio of meat, nice flavor. One was much more tender than the other. Husband Ordered twice. Second round was very tender and more flavorful. -tuna crispy rice: great texture, perfectly fried rice but the tuna mixture lacked flavor/freshness. -chicken karaage: Wished it had more crispy coating. Needs more flavor/togarashi. Asked for spicy mayo. -street corn: solid side dish and very enjoyable. Sushi: -Ora king salmon sashimi: low quality. Not sure why sashimi is sold in 6 pieces instead of 3 but the orange color was transferring onto the ice. Worst of the night. -11 piece nigiri chef selection: smaller pieces, could more rice and be softer, and thicker slices of fish. Fresh/Good but nothing flavor wise stood out to me. Did not like the dessert cake, but enjoyed the corn and hochija ice cream. Our bill for everything was $415 (before tip). We had a very enjoyable time but not sure food wise was worth $500. read more

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The food was incredible, the service was perfect, and the ambiance was great. Just watching the sushi chefs was worth the price of admission. It wasn't cheap but the overall experience was definitely worth it. Pictured: King Salmon, Grilled Octopus Skewer, Spicy Tuna Rice, Miso Scallop Hand Roll, and Unagi. read more

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I have to say, XOXO Sushi Bar was a total let down overall. First impressions of this place was that the interior was cute and had had a nice ambiance. Our server was incredibly nice and somewhat helpful with deciding what to order. The menu consists of mostly overpriced tapas/appetizer dishes. We ordered two hand rolls to try: the crunch tuna and crab butter The seaweed was nicely salted, however, I must say the hand rolls are extremely overpriced for what they are. Our favorite we tried from here was the Japanese street corn which is basically the elote corn you can find at a Mexican restaurant, and the spicy tuna crispy rice. The sashimi dishes were just okay, and honestly pretty underwhelming for the price. The fish was fresh, tasted fresh, but is not worth the money listed on the menu. Normally when we order toro, we get the O-toro from other places, however, we decided to get the chu-toro here. When biting into the chu-toro sashimi, we noticed there was a film in each of the six pieces served to us. After analyzing the film, we realized that it was harmless and part of the fish so we did not make an issue out of it. This was the first time out of many restaurants we had experienced this fish film that is difficult in chew through. We figure that it is possible just from the way the chefs are cutting the fish; harmless but still made for an unpleasant experience. The king salmon with herb and tuna & truffle dishes were, to put in simple terms, mid. Lacked flavor and the fish tasted like nothing. Also, sashimi thinly sliced. I think that this restaurant has potential, but for now I only see this place as an overpriced sushi appetizer restaurant. This visit the bill came up to around $190. For this price, you would be better off going to Oishii's, Zuma's, O Ya's or honestly anywhere else to spend more but at least the meal would be worth your while at the other upscale sushi restaurants. We were not even full from this meal and went elsewhere to dine afterwards. I would avoid this place if you actually want to get full; I can see this being decent for possibly drinks/bar. Food-wise, it was the biggest waste of time and money. read more

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Went here last night, and I can't think of anything that I didn't like. The ambiance is perfect for a maybe third date. It has a really cute interior. Drinks were good but the star of the show is definitely the dishes. What sticks out to me is the pork belly, the skirt steak, and the asparagus. My dining companion loved the king salmon sashimi. I loved the crab handroll. The empress gin cocktail was good and unsuspectingly strong. They have a gender neutral restroom at either end of the bar, and a parking lot with complimentary valet parking. This is definitely one of the more pricey dinners I've had so be aware of that, but I would say it's worth it. read more

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XOXO Sushi in Chestnut Hill is truly an experience. The staff's knowledge is mind-boggling. You can see the attention to detail in everything: the fish is incredible (Imported fresh from Japan), the rolls are beautifully crafted, and the presentation will leave you in awe. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the modern yet cozy atmosphere tops it all off. We were there last night (Tuesday), sat at the bar, with a continual flow of people, and you could quickly see why it was voted one of Boston's Best in 2025. read more

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Fish was fresh and delicious, wagyu burger was amazing. The crunchy maki was soooo good, as was the crispy rice. The tempura onion rings might have been our favorite!! All the drinks were amazing, but the Mango sticky cocktail is one of my new favorite drinks!! Our server was wonderful, and the ambiance was great. Definitely want to come back! read more

XOXO never disappoints, we order new dishes every time we go and they are always better than the last! We had Dan as our most recent server and he was fantastic, he recommended almost all of our drinks and dishes and they all ended up being delicious. If you like sushi this restaurant is a must visit, this is the best sushi restaurant in Boston! We will most definitely be coming back. All items on the menu are delicious but our personal favorite that we recommend everyone try are the following... Dishes: - any and all of the hand rolls! - Unagi Crispy Rice - Pork Belly Boa Bun - The Chili Miso Charbroiled Oysters Cocktails: - Black Sesame Espresso Martini - Matcha Grande - Flaca xo read more

XOXO Sushi Bar - Nigiri! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

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a fan of dan because dan is the man! seriously, he treated our table of five so well from beginning until the end of the meal. he was outstanding as were the rest of the staff read more

So the sushi we had was really good . It tasted fresh and was tasty . It's pricey but that's normal for the area unless you go to Whole Foods but that's a whole vibe . The vibe is friendly. The parking attendant could be friendlier but overall vibe is welcoming. read more

Everything was amazing. We went for a birthday celebration and they were so accommodating with everything. We were running late on our reservation and they allowed us to order ahead of time before the kitchen closed. They even called us back to ask if there were any allergies. The food and drinks were amazing. All the staff were very nice. For great food and great service, it was also great value for money. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you to our server, Dan, and everyone else for making this birthday celebration the perfect night. read more

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Trying dinner before making a dine in reservation for their omakase! Well let's say I did NOT have a good first impression at all as I wanted the foods to be great and tried omakase based on all the positive reviews I'm reading. I had ordered about $300+ take-out in sushi and some hot items to sample the menu... picked up the foods as the order was done and the valet staff ran the order out to me (parking is very limited so if you go, be aware), and dinner was had as soon as I got to my destination, which is a 10 minute drive from the restaurant. The portion of the chirashi is quite small for what was charged ($60), but decent (not spectacular). The sashimi looked fresh and tasted fine. HOWEVER, I got food poisoning (scombroid fish poisoning) about 30 minutes of finishing the takeout dinner on Friday evening with severe dizziness, vertigo, mild/moderate nausea and diarrhea. I was down for 2 days and about 95% recovered today. I'd also sent this review to the restaurant's survey to let them know. I am now very skeptical to try the omakase, or make recommendations for this place, which is a shame. read more

We had a really great time here! The atmosphere is trendy and quirky. The food was also very good! The skewers and hand rolls were our favorites. The asparagus and octopus were our favorites along with some of the unique hand rolls. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. The desserts are $28, which is the most I've ever seen, even at Michelin starred establishments, so I thought they would be large, but they were very small. They were definitely tasty, but not worth $28. Other things were also overpriced, like the toro which was almost $50 for five slices. It was good, but not exactly the type I'm used to - it seemed cured or something, so I was hoping the waitress would explain this to us. This is a small critique though - it was a great time and overall great food! read more

Foods is good, but not spectacular. The scallop roll for instance was smothered in sauce. Felt more like a poke place than fine dining, which would be fine, except the place is absurdly expensive. Service left a lot to be desired. Felt rushed the entire time. read more

Very good food, but completely and unnecessarily expensive. Will not be returning. I prefer to know what is being put in my food before I eat it. They put all kinds of stuff that I don't have any business eating. And it certainly does not improve the taste. read more

The hand rolls here are really quite delicious. The flavors are fabulous. The Leche de Tigre is one of my favorites - fish, avocado, cilantro. All of their fish is great. And their pork belly buns were some of the best I've had in a long time. The problem is that this place is so expensive. It makes it challenging to enjoy the food. Each hand roll is about two bites and they cost $15 each. You need at least five of them to make a meal, so they quickly add up. One night we went early, at 5 o'clock, when they have happy hour. It is half off on some of their rolls. A lot of items that they have on that happy hour menu are half priced but the waitress explained there are half the amount you get off the full menu. So basically instead of getting a discount, you're just getting smaller portions. If you haven't tried this place, and you're OK with the prices, I would definitely check it out. But I will probably not go again. It's just way too expensive, and I've had other great hand rolls in the area for less. read more

If you are a sushi lover and looking for fresh and well prepared/ aged sushi in the area, this is the place you MUST try! This upscale fancy sushi place provides high quality fish and freshness that you rarely find in Boston area. I usually visit NYC often to get high quality sushi, but this place can definitely be the alternative one. The price is a bit closer to the high-end but as well as the quality. The taste of dishes are not too close to authentic but rather more creative and unique. This maybe more attractive to westernized tastes, but still not too far from it so it also satisfied me! read more

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Fantastic gimme 14 of em right now. I recommend the spicy tuna crispy rice and the salmon and pineapple dish. STRAIGHT BANGERS. Super well balanced, sweet/spicy/umami, and the texture of each dish was superb. Will come back again to try more. The vibe is pretty chill, nice mood lighting, and the restaurant is aesthetically appealing. My waitress was super accommodating and kind. This place is a new favorite for sure! read more

XOXO Sushi Bar - Bar area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

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Way too overpriced! One of the dishes we ordered was scallop. It was around mid $30 dish and it really surprised us with six thin slices from one tiny scallop covered with some green sauce on top!!!! Well, Ocean Prime serves me with two U8 size scallops and a piece of beef as an appetizer around $30 and very tasty! Totally scam restaurant!!!!! Very average Japanese fusion restaurant! I will go to Zuma instead! read more

It was a great experience! The food was delicious and fresh. It was a great date night. Happy this place opened near us! read more

XOXO Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

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Crazy expensive. We're used to San Francisco pricing but this was next level. That said, great ambience, our server was excellent and friendly, and every dish was an artistic presentation. The kfc cauliflower was one of the best cauliflower dishes I've had. High quality food yet small sized servings. Expect to finish each order in one or two bites. read more

Guys. I'm all for some higher tier sushi, but this isn't rodeo drive. There is no excuse for there to be nothing one thing menu that's filling, it shouldn't require me to spend $150-300 bucks not to go home hungry. Stopped in after getting out of work, spent $50 bucks and realized very quickly that i will have to go to yet another restaurant if i want to get a full dinner without feeling like there was no way for me to fill up without spending like 200 bucks. Sure. Everything was great, food, service actually had a lot of miscommunication, but they were trying to create an upscale atmosphere, but I can go to Fuji and leave full, and still feel like I had well above average sushi without feeling ripped off. Sorry. This is some Beverly Hills type ostentatious food snobbery. I was pretty turned off. You guys gotta find balance, and way to appeal to a wider crowd by having something for everyone. read more