Some hits and some misses. Tried the premium omakase experience. It's good but nothing particularly memorable. The staff is pretty nice though, that was the best part. I appreciate how friendly everyone was. Overall it's an expensive chain restaurant that doesn't quite deliver on the hype. It feels like a chain and delivers moderate consistency. If you don't know the local spots in a major city, this chain might be the best option. I have no idea why you'd go to the NYC location, there's a ton of great restaurants there. Boston has fewer options but still, I prefer them over what I had here. The dumplings were a bit burned, leaving a bitter aftertaste. The highlight was the scallop course. Those were nicely prepared. The nigiri course was good but not enough. For the price, I expected more of that and less of the other things. The risotto-like dish was not good. I didn't even get a picture of it. It's just heavy and had the consistency of paste. Did not finish. The fresh wasabi was cool but watching the waiter try to rub the root on the cheese grater for 5 full minutes and get little result was borderline comical. The result was not enough wasabi to go with the course. I didn't care for some of the heavier options. The omakase had some highlights but overall trended down. I was told they did lobster and wagyu at some point earlier but seem to have shifted to increase their margin with fewer high end ingredients. Great staff. Nice interior. But not a place I will return. read more

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Zuma Boston has became a favorite date spot for my boyfriend and I. We splurge on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries so be prepared to spend at least $150+ (that includes drinks and tip). I'm not sure how quick you can get a table without a reservation, it's best to make one with how busy they get. Service is always great and I love the cozy, romantic vibe it has inside. Their bathroom and outside lobby make a great spot for mirror selfies and instagram pics. Food and drinks have consistently been excellent. I LOVE their uni (sea urchin). It's so creamy and fresh, you can tell they really use top quality. I've had bad uni before and it's not a pleasant taste. read more

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So my group and I mostly went to this place for drinks and appetizers so this review is based on that experience. Firstly, the area was beautiful. Warm lighting and large wooden panels line the wall. The aesthetic felt modern and sleek with influence from Japan. The music was not overbearing and even when the restaurant was full, it never was loud. The service was great. From the bartender to the waiters, everyone was kind and professional. They were patient and we never felt rushed to leave. In terms of food and drinks, the biggest highlight were the drinks. If you're coming here, I would recommend ordering the cocktails with a few appetizers to snack on. All of them tasted delicious and unique and would be the main reason if/when I come back. The food was alo very good with a solid selection. As I mentioned earlier x most were appetizers but all the ones we ordered were tasted great with the exception of the tuna/salmon dip, but it was mostly an issue with texture for me. The biggest issue for me was the price. As great of an experience as it was for me, the price was a bit much. I think the food was overpriced relative to the taste, portion, and experience. But if you're looking to impress and for a special occasion, I would recommend! read more

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Been coming here since it has opened in 2018. I'll say Zuma is consistent. Always a good vibe. Will be coming back here for years to come. read more

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excellent service, food, and the restaurant had good music and scenery. Food came out hot and very well prepared

This place has plenty of reviews and doesn't need mine but I'm here to say SOLID place! Excellent menu and delicious food. Felt special. I was unwell during the dinner and I still enjoyed it. Food preparation was lovely thoughtful and caring. Very tasty. Chef should be proud. Very well run restaurant. I recommend this place if you're okay spending the big bucks! read more

The service and ambiance were excellent. Very cool modern atmosphere. Plating was excellent.

My rating is based purely on the best cod fish in all of Boston. I came here at a friend's suggestion to try the black miso cod dish and I did not leave disappointed. The fish was literally perfect and every bite leaves you wanting more. The miso sauce was also so amazing that they should consider selling it in retail stores so they can spread the wealth a bit. The presentation was also beautiful and the restaurant ambiance gave off a very grandesque vibe. read more

Zuma - Black cod - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We celebrated our friend's birthday here and the experience was so special. Every dish was delicious and Zuma definitely made it to my top restaurants in Boston. The tuna tartare was the most memorable with the presentation and unique blend of flavors. I was speechless after taking a bite of the tartare mixed with caviar served on top of the light buttery bread. The steak frites dipped in the green sauce was so delicious as well. We also enjoyed the skewers especially the crispy pork belly one. We got two orders of sushi. I forgot the name but one had hamachi and the other had soft shelled crabs. They were both amazing! For drinks, I got the lychee cocktail and it tasted like juice (so dangerous). The dessert sealed the deal! The green tea coconut cake with a side of ice cream was phenomenal. Our waitress was awesome and super friendly! They had like 3 kitchens so the food came pretty quick. read more

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Walked in on a Monday evening, a group of 3 , without a reservation. We were able to sit in the bar area and had an amazing server - Adrian. He was super friendly, a wealth of knowledge & attentive! The food is served as a Japanese tapas style so order plates to share. The food was amazing- every single bite! As you can see from my photos, we tried many things. The shishito peppers weren't spicy, but the sauce was good. The best dish we all thought was the spicy tuna roll. I've eaten many spicy tuna rolls in my life and this one was probably one of my favorites. This was followed by the sweet corn (buttery goodness), the spider roll, the salmon with a teriyaki sauce (delicious!!), the skirt steak which was amazingly well cooked and tasty, then the shrimp tempura roll. We decided to split the chocolate lava cake among the three of us and it was the perfect ending to our meal. It was sweet, decadent and it was wise to share it as it would have been too rich for one person to eat. Great meal and service! read more

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delicious meal with good service and nice interior! We ordered miso soup, scallop skewers, tuna roll, 12 oz ribeye, rice hot pot, lobster, and lava cake with ice cream. Everything was delicious but the highlights were miso soup, scallops, and lobster -- definitely get these!! Scallops were to die for, some of the best I've had, and lobster was so good as well. Ribeye was ok, a little dry. read more

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Amazing experience - food, drinks, ambiance, all of it. Highly recommend the wagyu gyoza, chicken skewers, and rice hot pot, though everything on the menu looks delicious. We were celebrating and we will be back. read more

Great food , fast service!!! Will come back soon ! I wish I stayed in the hotel upstairs. Great drinks read more

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Music,vibes,drinks,food,service,clean, Place is top notch!First time here.A must checkout! read more

Zuma - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Zuma has quickly become one of my favorite sushi restaurants ever. Appetizers: Highly recommend their Sweet Corn and Spicy Fried Chicken! Sushi & Entree: You MUST try their Yellowtail Maki & Salmon Sashimi. While the entirety of their menu was amazing, these two were the most delicious sushi options. Entree-wise, I've tried their Chicken Sando on a previous occasion but I enjoyed the Spicy Beef Tenderloin far more. The tenderloin was the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory with a pinch of sesame. Their dessert platter was the perfect finish to an amazing meal. Would love to come back to Zuma ASAP since the entire experience was incredible. Service was A+ as well. read more

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Stopped in for a drink,I got the burning something, smoked Japanese Whiskey paired with egg whites and some juices. Drink was a 9/10. Good vibe. I'll be back for dinner. read more

Zuma - Great drink, the burning something, smoked Japanese Whiskey paired with egg whites and some juices. - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Brought my husband here for Omakase for his birthday! Ambiance/Service: 5/5 Attentive staff and modern vibes throughout, definitely recommend sitting at the table facing the grille to see all the magic happen! The restaurant is located on an upper level within FS One Dalton. Food: 5/5 Filling for Omakase! You won't leave hungry. Great portions and diversity of courses from start to finish. Plenty of lighter fish options coupled with heavier main entree options. For our main we had a well cooked medium rare steak, a light Chilean sea bass, and delicious corn. The more expensive Omakase is said to have better ingredients, and they used lots of caviar, truffle, and wagyu for us which made it delectable. It's also obviously the experience that makes it tremendous. The staff shaved off fresh wasabi and truffle for several dishes and also did a live making of the mushroom truffle risotto table-side (which was super filling but I loved it). So cool! We shared a bottle of wine as well. Definitely recommend for a special occasion and would definitely come back! Check out the photos to see the courses. read more

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Absolutely one of the best places to eat and hang out with friends and family Best food and service! The atmosphere is amazing!

My partner and I had a truly fantastic experience at Zuma for our anniversary dinner. We both got the premium omakase (did my best to list each course below and their a la carte price) - 01) SUZUKI NO OSASHIMI: sliced seabass sashimi, yuzu, truffle, and salmon roe $22 02) GINDARA TO EBI NO GYOZA: prawn and black cod dumplings, spicy ponzu $19 03) KAISEN TARU TARU KYABIA ZOE: salmon and tuna tartare w rice crackers $32 04) fish on mini brioche buns? 05) GRILLED SCALLOPS: scallops with pickled plum, shiso, and mentaiko butter $25 06) ARJUN NEGI TORO MAKI ROLL: fatty tuna, finely diced scallion $25 07) various nigiri/sashimi? 08) MUSHROOM KINOKO NO KAMA MESHI: rice hot pot with wild mushrooms, japanese vegetables, and preserved truffles $71 09) US PRIME BEEF: 12oz ribeye, preserved black truffle, truffle ponzu butter $185 10) AINAME NO KOUMI YAKI TO KOUSOU: grilled chilean seabass with green chili and ginger dressing $48 11) Dessert platter of: - SORBETS: coconut and raspberry $6 - CHAWAN MUSHI: coconut custard, tropical fruit, and passion fruit foam: $15 - CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE(?) TASTE: 5/5 - so many highlights, including the flavorful dumplings, butter-heavy scallops, mushroom hot pot, and ribeye steak w pinzo butter. If you love truffle, it really doesn't get any better than this. Almost everything came w generous truffle toppings, making this probably my peak truffle experience in life lol. The only thing that didn't meet our expectations was the corn on the cob served w the steak and seabass; the corn was bland and could've been removed honestly TEXTURE: 5/5 - enjoyed all of the sushi courses, combo of the tartares w the thin, crispy rice crackers, soft but firm scallops, super creamy and rich mushroom hotpot, and ooey gooey chocolate lava cake PRICE: 4/5 - our total came out to $430 with tax and tip, so definitely a splurge. But glad we treated ourselves to this high-quality meal and experience. Definitely recommend doing the omakase over ordering items a la carte SERVING SIZE: 5/5 - bigger portions, plus more courses, than we expected. Appreciated the "tasting menu" style of the omakase too, meaning we got to try a little bit of everything on the dinner menu, not just sushi. We took some of the mushroom hotpot home because we were stuffed by the time we got to the entrees portion SERVICE: 5/5 - we made a reservation a few weeks prior, and walked in right when they opened at 5:30pm on a Saturday. Our waiter, Anthuan, was friendly and attentive, and all of the staff that brought out food were lovely and shared details of each course ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - elegant, hip, and swanky space w high ceilings. Zuma was filled and lively by the time we left, almost 2.5 hours later PARKING: 4/5 - got lucky w a metered street spot on Belvidere St read more

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Sushi was tasty, but nothing super special- You could def get cheaper sushi elsewhere for equal or better quality. As I am not a big alcohol drinker, so I got a mocktail- the Norisan was AMAZING, would definitely try another mocktail. As this place is pretty pricey, the aesthetic is nice! Especially for night time setting and you are getting drinks with friends, family, or coworkers. read more

Zuma - Norisan (Mocktail) & Cocktail - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We have dined here many times before, and have enjoyed the food and service. Last evening June 14 2025 the hostess in charge could not have been more unpleasant. She was very disrespectful to us and her coworkers. The lounge area at 6:00 was empty except for one table. We asked several times not to be seated next to the only occupied table in lounge. She told her assistant to explain to us that a large party would be arriving so all the empty tables would be pushed together, about 7 tables. Long story short it was not at all honest on her part, as we suspected. It was clear we were being discriminated against. We felt very unwelcome and will dine elsewhere in the future. read more

Had an amazing experience at Zuma!! Went for a birthday dinner and was not disappointed. We ordered the signature omakase for 2, and there was plenty of food for 3! Even though I don't eat fish, I was still able to eat quite a few dishes in the omakase dishes. I especially enjoyed their mushroom porridge (not sure about the actual name) served in a flaming hot pot! Each item was served delicately and prefaced with some history about the dish, a couple were also topped with hand-grated truffle. Finally, since it was someone in our party's birthday, we were surprised with this large fruit platter!! It was SOO gorgeous and yummy! Especially the lava cake and dipping fruits into the melted chocolate. What an amazing experience for special events, I'd recommend! read more

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For a party of two we had to wait an hour to get seated at the chef's table/bar. Upon getting seated there was nobody else at the table so I am not sure why we had to wait an hour before getting a seat. The hostess and waitress were incredibly friendly however so it wasn't that much of an issue. My friend and I shared our meals family style including an order of the calamari, asparagus, corn, and the beef medallions. Personally the calamari was lackluster, being very small and barely having any batter/seasoning. I enjoyed the asparagus with what I might remember as minced tuna on top. The corn was very flavorful as it was covered in a lime chili butter sauce. We thoroughly enjoyed the medallions as it was incredibly tender and flavorful. We even ate the scallions that were served on top, not sure if they were supposed to be a garnish or part of the dish however they were good nonetheless. For dessert we shared a cake with coconut ice cream. I couldn't tell exactly what was in the cake but it was a mixture of hazelnuts and praline with possibly some butter scotch or caramel. The cross-section was very pretty as the layers were clearly defined providing a smooth, crunchy, and nuttiness. I was a fan of the coconut ice cream. Overall good experience, deafly would want to try more items from their menu to get a better deal. I also enjoyed where we sat as we were able to watch everything get prepared front row seat. read more

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I went to Zuma on a Friday night for a classy dinner out -- it ended up being pretty incredible! I booked a reservation a couple weeks in advance, this place can get busy and hard to get into last minute as it's attached to the Four Season Hotel. The vibe is classy and clean, not too in your face. The night I went there was a DJ playing music that really heightened the swanky Friday night ambiance. I got the Zuma Mai Tai and it was an incredible cocktail. It was sweet and not too rum-forward. As for the food, amazing! The edamame and miso soups were delicious. The yakitori-negima yaki chicken skewers were so tender and flavorful. The sushi really stole the show though. The tuna and salmon nigiri were so incredible, just melted in my mouth and tasted so fresh. The chirashi maki roll was unbelievable, highly recommend it! Also got the sake no teriyaki kyuri zoe salmon which was just as amazing as everything else. The shiitake no ninniku fuumi mushroom dish was super flavorful too. The service was good, though at times a little slow but the pacing and everything worked for a Friday night out. They were a little backed up so didn't get sat for my 8:30 res until about 8:45. This place is pricey, but the amazing food plus ambiance really made it worth it for me! read more

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I was expecting this place to be overpriced, but I think the money spent was worth it based on the food and experience. It's an AYCE sushi brunch and since we went for Easter brunch, they gave us oysters on the house! From the moment we sat down, the service was spectacular. We were given warm hand towels and they frequently changed out our plates between entrees and dessert. We ordered lots of raw, fresh fish and got the tofu and tenderloin as the entrees. The dessert platter had lots of exotic fruit, which helped balance out the flavors of the main dishes and enhanced the overall experience. Would highly recommend as a fancy brunch option, but be ready to drop quite a bit of $$$$ read more

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I've visited Zuma on 2 separate occasions and each time was a pleasant experience. The eager staff greets you immediately despite how busy they are. In fact, I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant where water gets refilled so quickly. Mind you, I drink a lot of water so as soon as I pick up my glass, someone will come over to refill. Super impressed with their attentiveness despite how bustling the place gets. The first time I came, my friend highly recommended the dry aged tomahawk. I was skeptical, steak at a Japanese restaurant? Okay, sure..... To my surprise, it was one of the best steak I've ever had. The dessert had this foreign experience on my tongue, a foam that bursted with so much flavor while evaporating in your mouth like you just ate air, is that even a thing? Anyways, it was an out of the world experience. Very cool, super innovative. The second time we went, everybody had the premium omakase but we also ordered the dry aged tomahawk. Again, it was fantastic! With these two positive experiences, I'm excited to try Trifecta, their afternoon tea service at the premise. read more

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Stephanie, our waitress was wonderful. She was appropriately attentive and made some wonderful suggestions for our meals. I have been to Zuma many times, but this visit was the best. read more

Service was good, their reservations go by fast so you should reserve them in advance. The omakase had more flash than substance, you get a lot of food for the price though. I really enjoyed the nigiris, I would have ordered more à la carte! The steak was underseasoned but the sauce made up for it and the fish had great flavor. The sashimi was nothing to rave about. The flavor had so much potential but overall the food was mediocre. It's a cute and fancy place. 10/10 vibes. read more

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My first visit to Zuma for dinner. And it won't be my last! We got there as soon as they opened at 5:30 in Boston, so it was fairly quiet, but it quickly got busy! What amazed me was the exceptional service throughout the whole dinner. Our server and others on the floor all worked together as a "Family," catering our table from filling up the water glasses so they were never empty to checking up on us. Now that we've covered that...the food was phenomenal! The presentation and the fresh ingredients really brought out each dish. When you know you'll be paying a pretty decent amount on your meal, you want to savor each bite. The Wagyu beef with the black truffle garnish is a must, alongside the melt in your mouth Fatty tuna maki rolls. Add Siberian caviar to really make your tastebuds explode! All in all, Boston's Zuma is highly recommended for any event with their 3 beautiful open kitchens working hand and hand. Truly appreciated! read more

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This was one of our true first "night on the town" experience post COVID and it was amazing. COVID regulations: We had to book 2 weeks ahead for a party of 4 due to limited seating capacity. We arrived and were told that we had 90 minutes to dine. Tables were spaced apart and hand sanitizer was placed on every table. Overall, we felt it was both a safe and efficient dining experience. Ambience: The restaurant was spacious with huge windows and high ceilings.There was a sense of grandeur with their use of wood and the glass containers holding their wine glasses over the bar resembled a unique chandelier. The restaurant wasn't quiet but it also wasn't loud. Our group could easily communicate. Again, we went during COVID and although they were fully booked, it probably wasn't their max dining capacity. Food/ drink: A few of the cocktails were pretty creative and tasted great. We also got a bottle of sake with the expert recommendation of our waiter. Since it was our first time there, we opted for the omakase dinner and we weren't disappointed. I've had a few omakase dinners in which there's a personal relationship built with the chef as you watch them prepare each dish and piece in front of you with care. Although this portion of the experience was missing, the food was one of the best I've ever had. I could imagine the care of the chefs who made our dishes. The fish was fresh, the food was perfectly paired, and the food was perfectly balanced. Overall: The experience was fantastic. Our waiter was attentive without being overly annoying. He was there when we looked up and checked in enough times between plates. He was also knowledgeable as we asked questions and recommendations. Thank you Zuma for giving us a fun and safe experience to start off our eventual return to normalcy. read more

Zuma is about as close to a Michelin star Restruant as you can get to in the Boston area. All the food is extremely fresh and unbelievable tasteful. I typically try and stick to just food reviews but what was most noticeable was how extremely professional the service was. Fresh utensils and dinner plates after eating each dish, extremely knowledgeable Somalia's and a unique menu matched with the ambiance makes this place a perfect date night. What was most interesting was their twist on what would seem to be a basic food menu. Although I typically try one of everything I could order multiple dishes of just 1 item that's how delicious the food is. Some of my must try's are the pork belly skewers, o'toro nigiri, any of the a5 wagyu dishes, the a5 beef dumplings but their truffle rice and miso mushrooms which should get them a Michelin star alone. read more

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Not impressed. Don't see a need to return. Food: definitely stick to sushi if you go here. Chicken was weird flavor and texture, corn was decent, steak was ok, dessert was amazing though. Portions were tiny so don't come very hungry. Seating/service: it was mostly empty besides the bar when we showed up for our reservation. They walked us past all the open tables to some corner near the kitchen. They said they don't take seating requests for reservations but awkward that we were around a corner instead of in the main area. If you have broad shoulders the seating was rough as you brush against the kitchen glass. This experience was frustrating out the gate as the logic to put us in a corner was weird because around that corner you can't even see the rest of the restaurant. Cocktails: over priced and underwhelming. I will happily pay for a $20 cocktail but i would like it to be delicious. The presentation is great for some drinks but the smoked cocktail for $22 comes with a napkin covering it. The manhattan was simply not it. There are better cocktails for the price around Boston. Vibe: the live dj and decor was really nice! read more

I love Zuma! The ambience is such a mood. I love the decor. And the food always has great presentation ! It's definitely a great place to choose for a birthday or a date night. I love the food here the last time coming we had a cute caviar tasting dish It was so good. I must say I do love the shrimp dumplings. The fried lobster and honestly have actually had so many things here that I can't even think of at the moment but everything's always so delicious. The drinks are also great! It does get busy here sometime so I do suggest definitely making reservations. It's not the type of place that you can just walk in and be guaranteed a table. Due to it being busy a lot sometimes the service could be a little bit slow but still not bad but. It is on the pricier end so that's why I say it might be more for just certain occasions, but it's definitely worth it. read more

Premium tasting menu ($165) is basically the regular tasting menu ($135) with added fresh truffle and caviar. And it's awesome. The food was interesting and delicious; portions were generous; staff was extremely nice, chatty, and honest; ambiance was fun and the decor was beautiful and impressive (a lot of natural wood, and a very "glassy" bar. It's expensive, but a real great experience. read more

In terms of the vibe, this place is opulent, in a super sleek and sophisticated way (even the restroom is immaculate). However, in terms of the food, I'm sorry to say that I was a little underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong - you can tell that each dish is prepared with high quality ingredients and the presentation is aesthetically beautiful/creative - I just wasn't particularly wowed by the flavors, especially for the very high price. The portions were also quite small. Out of everything we tried, my favorite was actually the Japanese sweet potato. Glad to have tried it, but probably wouldn't return. read more

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All the times I've come to zuma, the reason I come back is the people and food. I walked in today with no reservation and was able to get a nice table next to sushi bar. (Thanks Tuan and Lina)Of course I have to try the cavier platter and chu toro special recommended by Claire. On top of the amazing food, the sommelier Elaine recommended a great red wine to pair with my food. I don't usually drink wine but Elaina did a spectacular job explaining the Cabernet she recommended. You can tell she really cared and is a master at her craft. It's the zuma experience that made my dinner special. As Victor would say, gooble gobble one of us! read more

It's good for business gathering for lunch or dinner as they can provide you with nice privacy space. I loved the ambiance so much and the food was great too with much amazing flavored. The service and the care we received was so wormy and thankful. Will come back again for my birthday event read more

Zuma - The private space we had for the business event - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Took my fiance here for her birthday. We went with the signature Omakase. It was about 13 dishes. There was Beef Tenderloin, sushi, sashimi, salmon Tartare, soft shell crab,miso soup,baby spinach salad, asparagus, tempura shrimp, Seabass Sashimi, yellowtail Sashimi and Black Cod. It was about $135 per person. The presentation on everything was awesome. It was pricy but worth it. Service was great. Highly recommend read more

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I've been to Zuma in New York a handful of times and yet my first experience at the Boston location outshone all of the rest The service was immaculate, food came out in a logical order, and the attention to every detail was superb read more

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Finneeee I'll update from the bad experience I once had. Zuma is pretty awesome and fun. Get ready to spend over 100$ a person. Amazing cocktails, I always get the spicy passionfruit margarita read more