Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

"I'm updating my review! The food is above average, and I am just talking about the take out. I have been eating in at the bar lately. The food is..."

Wingshing Yip

kunal shah

"Noodle Lab is AMAZING. I have tried all their broths and my two favorite are the spicy miso and curry. Both have just the right amount of spice and..."

Elizabeth Lloyd

"My favorite ramen in Boston. Vegans can be happy with the curry ramen and a selection of toppings + veggie gyozas..."

Maíra LP

"Food is incredible and you get quite a bit for such a good price. They make only one soup a day, so you KNOW it'll be good. The broth is amazing and..."

Christina Tom

"Went here twice. First time the ramen noodles were a bit undercooked, the meat was over cooked the ramen broth was eh... Second time tried the curry..."

Uber Girl

"Okay first of all yum! These soups are so flavorful and wholesome. I took a bus on my lunch break just to have the noodles here. Also super..."

Lois Contreras Gutierrez

"Good, made to order Ramen in the public market. The curry broth is delicious. You select what you want on a paper then hand it to the staff, in 8 or..."

Joshua Holmes

"Noodles were absolutely, undoubtedly the best in Boston for a quick-bite. With covid, they did the best they could to stay open, but when they're..."

Bian _

"I’m not always at boston, but when I am, I drop by Haymarket. I always get a smoothie to start my long day but one point I am starving. Decided to..."

Maryjane Santiago

"Service is alright, food is alright, although they could reduce the sodium on their noodle broths as it can be a bit salty, but otherwise nice..."

Wang Wong

"Absolutely delicious! The curry is just heavenly 😍 and my favorite being a vegetarian! Even my non vegetarian friends love the curry..."

Apurva Sharma

Empire Restaurant And Lounge

79/100 (4312 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place knows how to do it. The food is the best Asian fusion I've had and the presentation is stellar. Everyone from the doorman to the back..."

Kate Pollock

"Had a spectacular experience! My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town, had the two-way Rangoon, beef teppenyaki, pan chick and mushrooms..."

Kelly Morgan Adams

"We have never stayed in the Seaport area and are not familiar with the restaurants so we just randomly picked. All 7 of us were extremely happy with..."

Mary Elizabeth Dorman

"Last night I had the pleasure of Dj'ing at Empire. I put in an order for sushi, the house special, and it was brought out to me without exaggeration,..."

JD Prentice

"THis a great restaurant! The bartendress made wonderful drinks and the waitstaff helped us order the delicious food- Inwould highly recommend that..."

Alison Arnold

"The food and service was out of this world. We had our daughter’s Sweet Sixteen birthday celebration there this past weekend. Anton our server..."

Stacie Gravanis Papagiannis

"We were at Empire Lounge for New Years Eve at a table of 13 people. The staff was diligent about keeping others away from our table area. Our..."

Cindy Harris

"I planned a birthday party at empire and everything was fantastic. The sales manager made the whole end to end process easy and he had great..."

Michael Ratte

"Absolutely amazing! This place is hands down the best lounge/restaurant in Boston. I cant wait to come back here..."

Raphaela Zaruha

"coolest ,hippest ,and best sushi hands down in..."

Sandy Poirier

"Tuna tartar, dragon roll and chicken fried rice are my favorites here . Great service, beautiful and amazing location in the..."

Christine Roane

"Awesome place , great design , knowledgeable staff , quick service ...... I'll be back..."

Zachary Shuman

"Empire is an epitome of classy restaurants in Boston. They recommend a particular attire for dining in here. I loved the food, however the prices..."

Shardul Telharkar

"Fun place close to downtown. Turns into a club/lounge after 10 PM. We went for a late dinner without realizing it would be extremely loud. The..."

Abhishek B

"Wonderful food, music, service, and atmosphere! I had the best New York strip of my life, bursting with flavor in both the steak itself, the..."

Elizabeth McIlroy

"Quite simply amazing. Got stuck in the seaport and thank goodness I found this gem. I had the hand made pork chili dumplings and the fried salmon..."

Tetra Grammaton

"Food being sushi specialty rolls very good... All you can eat limited menu was worth it but not the same as menu rolls....Great service that was the..."

Brian “Bmanpitt” Pitcher

"Great interiors, fun music and good drinks. The menu is pricy and the taste of the dishes is not up to par with the prices, but the portion sizes are..."

Smruthi

"I recommend you stop looking for somewhere to eat and head straight over to Empire. I could stop the review there, but there's a bit more to..."

Eric Johnson

"Delicious, varied selection. Very fresh sushi, interesting cocktails, quite pricey, but they earn..."

Gretchen Dautermann Gordon

"Chose to come for my Birthday and was very happy with our date night. Everything was delicious. Service was fantastic. We even managed to get street..."

Amanda Tran

"Our first time there. Girls night out. The server was great. We were in the lounge area with our own little space $$$$$$$. Didn't realize that there..."

Sheila S

"Amazing food and pleasant ambiance.. For vegetarians Avacado rice bites and mapo tofu is a must try and my all time favourite and addictive veggie..."

Anusha

"Great place for a bit of an upscale date with fancy delicious cocktails and sushi. Seated at the bar, we could watch the cooks at work. The decor has..."

Brian Chan

"We had an event here for the Rockwell Automation Conference, and everything was great. Many small bites served throughout the night and a continuous..."

Rick MacLeod

Wen's Yunnan Noodle & Ramen

79/100 (2273 ratings)

"Great authentic ramen and rice noodles. Small eat in space but take out options available too. Great..."

Susan English

"My new favorite place to get ramen! Love the tonkotsu ramen bowl. Shrimp shumai and gyoza appetizers are pretty decent as..."

Catherine Chan-Bhanushali

"Every time I’ve been on Newbury St I’ve wanted to try this place and I finally got to yesterday! Friendly service and great food. Wish they were..."

Sarah Jarvis

"Best rice noodles I've eaten in a long time! Definitely going to be a regular & will be back for more!..."

Anthony Pan

"Delicious food with amazing staff and..."

IBie Goddu

"Food was excellent service was great. The there is a good wait but they take your # and text you. In and out quickly good..."

Kevin Simon

"It seems more popular than it used to be but I feel the food portion has decreased. The flavors are generally good. Could be better considering the..."

gammeelovemusic

"HIII linh khanh and i did a little vlog at wen!!! Its very cozy homey vibes. Anw our ratings: 1) seafood yunnan noodles, 2) tonkotsu, 3) tomato beef..."

ha ngan le

"This place was incredible. Super friendly staff, ridiculously good ramen, calamari was great! No regrets on everything we ordered, it was all..."

max consolazio

"There are few better ways to nourish the spirit on a cold and that's like March afternoon in Boston then by indulging in some delicious noodle soup...."

Joshua Fagan

"The first time we came here was years ago, we ordered some kind of noodle soup, we don't really care for it, years later, we came back again. I..."

Samantha Wu-Topolski

Shrijay Kudale

"My experience here was unmatched. The food, staff, and environment is awesome! I tried the crispy chicken with curry. One of my favorite meals ever!..."

Lauren Fox

"The food was delicious and highly recommend. They were able to accommodate our party of five easily. The food came out hot and fast. We got the..."

Susan Hampe

"My son and I came here … we loved it! Lovely staff! Good vibes and atmosphere with very friendly staff and yummy food. We will be..."

Buffie McLaskey

"Two of my colleagues wanted to treat me to lunch, and I chose Wen's because despite their three-star rating, the menu looks good and they're only 10..."

Art Beecher

"Delicious food. Fast, amazing service. Good price, great portions. Love the grilled..."

Nhi Vo

"We stopped in for some ramen while we were visiting Boston and I still think of this soup! Terrible review because I can’t remember what I ordered..."

Mai Vue

"I had a great bowl of beef flank noodle soup. For Boston, this is pretty decent. The reviews are mixed probably because they ordered the wrong thing..."

j

"Small place but good food and overall environment. Staff was really nice and fast..."

Wade Wen

Samurai Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I just popped in cause it was open and happy I gave it a shot. The food was made on the spot I don’t think I waited longer than 4 minutes for each..."

Alexander K

"The ingredients are very fresh, the mango sushi tastes so good and is unforgettable. The street view is very beautiful at..."

JL Sandra

"Friendly, polite service and great food, quickly prepared. I've had the scallion pancakes (comes with a soy sauce type of sauce), spring rolls (comes..."

Kathleen Snow

"Nice clean restaurant where you can place your order for takeout online for an easy pickup and beat the lunch rush. I almost always get the Chicken..."

Sam Morsey

"Great food, and nice owner. They moved inside fire & Ice, but still highly recommend this place for..."

Anuj Gupta

"Small and simple Japanese restaurant that is family owned and managed. Service is excellent: friendly, fast, and accurate. I live nearby and order..."

Gene Holmstead

"Samurai Express is special for me because of the great hospitality I received from the business owner himself Mr. Andy. Back in 2017, the first time..."

Voyager

"I primarily ordered take out from here but have also been here for lunch. Their bento-box is quite good, especially the unagi one. Call ahead if..."

T N

"Nice and clean restaurant. I believe the main guy's wife cooks most of the stuffs. Excellent service and owners are very congenial. I had pork fried..."

Dennis Robert

"Although the name and location might turn you off a bit, don't let that stop you because they have delicious options at really good prices and I have..."

Jennifer Bailey

"I travel for work so I visit all kinds of places different cities and states and this is one of my favorite..Best Sushi in..."

Javier Garcia

"Dont listen to this ninja Yong, he's just in his feelings... This place is fire!!! Recommend either the Chicken Katsu or a roll lunch. Very nice..."

Michael G

"Great sushi, excellent service! Bonus: Gluten free soy sauce available on..."

James McGhee

"FOOD IS GREAT! PRICES ARE REASONABLE! NICE STAFF! They also have Chinese-Japanese fusion type of..."

Rosana Darang

"Really..."

Wilbert De la Rosa

"Pretty decent selections of rolls and sushi/sashimi and we enjoyed everything we..."

Maiya Larsen

Whaling In Oklahoma

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience this evening. The food was executed with a thoughtfulness and care that only true professionals can achieve...."

Jen Holt

"This place is hidden gem! Such good japanese food and vibes. The service was also very good as well. You must order broth-y udon, coal charred..."

Helen Kim

"I probably would have given dinner a 3 if not for the amazing brussel sprouts. The cocktails were decent. Everything else was fine but I expected..."

Katherine Boyce

"Tasty tuna, Shishito pepper, BBQ chicken, and Bluefin Tuna. Also recommend Aperol passionfruit cocktail! Food was delicious, ambiance could use..."

Alyssa Putnam

"We had an excellent experience here. Ordered everything on the menu and shared between six of us. Was an amazing and authentic take on modern..."

Michael Gurevich

"The noodles and the eggplants were good. Personally I liked the roasted peach dessert with ice..."

Monica

"Such a unique spot. Really great food and..."

Samantha Mackowitz

"Incredible dining experience. Cocktails are fantastic and I love that they have a highball menu. We definitely ordered too much food but we loved all..."

Freedom Dumlao

"The restaurant is spacious and deep. I enjoyed the atmosphere and open kitchen in the center of the restaurant. The menu has enough variety where..."

Jacob Mattox

"Not sure what happened with the other reviewers' dinners, but this was easily one of the Top 3 dinners I've ever had. Went for a special occasion and..."

Angie Shih

"I had a blast. Food was excellant and inventive. Decor was simple yet tasteful. Cocktails were amazing!!! Loved the steamed pork buns and the entree..."

Keith Corbett

"Had mothers day dinner here and it was great. I made a reservation through opentable for the 8 of us and we were promptly seated, and in our own..."

Prapti P.

"Delicious and unique food selection, great for sharing with a..."

Anna Voblaia

Shanghai Gate

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Very authentic Shanghai food. Taste goes a little light but that’s usually how Shanghai food was made. Seat is a little small and space is tight,..."

Xiaobo Sheng

"As a Shanghainese, I confirm the menu has some of the traditional Shanghai style dishes. The dishes we tried tasted very homemade, in a good way...."

Claire Sha

"Pretty good. Authentic Chinese food. Just a tad bit bland but again more authentic than American Good portions Decent prices. Around $25 a..."

Daniel Jang

"We love the food at Shanghai Gate! Their menu is big, and we've eaten around on it a lot, and we've never been disappointed. From Garlic Eggplant to..."

Twocourse Meal

"I am international student here that I like the traditional shanghai food. I can say that it is delicious at least for me. I also like the service..."

Goldrealty

"As of today, no dine-in yet,but good food that comes out and stays hot. Packaging was great and the eggplant+dumplings were..."

Michael Rojas

"The food is a little expensive. The rice is not free. The food is..."

Chien-Chang Chen

"Amazing food but service can be spotty. We ordered for waters and the waiter disappeared and never came back. We tried again in mandarin with..."

Andrew Robbins

"The food was amazingly delicious. I ordered some vegan dishes and never regret it, it was so good. My party had other and they loved it, they are..."

Dragica “Daca” Zoric

"Last night I had shallow fried Tilapia , stirred fried diced chicken with green pepper, celery and carrots, Malantou (malantou is a veggie mixed..."

sue aldred

"Great food as always. Can not wait till the indoor seatings are open so we can enjoy the hot dishes reminiscing the childhood favorites of Shanghai...."

Min Cheng

"Love this place, excellent and simple, lot of choices. I take a won ton soup every time, it's really good. Meals are fresh and handmade (I went a..."

Florent Piver

"Very authentic, not expensive either. Loved the 铁板茄子 and 烤麸！Very tasty, good service. We went at around 3 or 4 pm though, so there were..."

michelle Li

"I am an American who traveled to China Shanghai on Business trip, I loved the food in shanghai, when I came back I was told about the Shanghai..."

Khamis Sidahmed

"The service was fabulous and the food was made with fresh and flavorful ingredients. We ordered the beef short ribs and steak with brown sauce...."

eyanna brice

Mala Kung Fu

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love love this restaurant. So authentic and delicious that we eat here about once a week. The soup is so so good. You grab a bowl, add in what you..."

Eve Harris

"Absolutely delicious. You can choose the veggies you want to put in your soup, then weigh it. Then at the register you choose the meat/soup base you..."

Jeannette Sanchez

"tldr: Amazing authentic flavor (better than your typical ma la tang place in China) and suuuuper nice owner/workers! 麻辣烫。If you've never had..."

Daniel Yuan

"You pick up a bowl and add whatever you want for your soup and then at the register tell them the protein you want and the spice level. There was a..."

Paulina Phu

"Food was INCREDIBLE, the broth was perfect and the vegetable were very fresh. The staff was also incredibly kind and attentive! Never felt so..."

Anelyse Piani-Hohmann

"A bit pricey. Especially the lamb. Very clean and nice setup inside which is why I’m sticking to the 4 star review. Friendly man at the register,..."

Fabio D'Ambrosio

"The best authentic Modern Chinese Mala Tang in BOSTON area! It is the Spicy & Numb Soup with all kinds of clean ingredients. Getting addicted to it..."

Xin Cui

"Great place for fresh ingredients in your soup. Unique style where you get to pick what you want to have in your soup. The broth is amazing. I would..."

David

Sweet Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thai was a little diluted, calamari was good!, pad thai taste great, drunken noodle is fair, berry crab rangoon was effin’ good!, mango sticky rice..."

Nico Samneil Salado

"Very impressed with this place! Thunder Chicken was delicious and fresh. Great vibe. First time having carbonated saki. Really..."

Darrell Temple

"Finally I found a comfort food with a reasonable price! 💕 They have a plenty of interesting Thai and Japanese menu. Def come back next time with..."

Parinda K.

"F-yeah! The food is amazing, staff and service, amazing! The owner, Art, super nice! I recommend the Thai Tea, the dumplings, the crispy Brussels..."

GoodJobJus

"Our "Go-To" spot for quality food and sushi. They have a great menu with lots of variety. I've never had a bad or even mediocre meal here - it's..."

Sean Widman

"Great lunch specials. Got the duck bacon fried rice and crispy chicken and both were fantastic. Crispy chicken was definitely a standout: topped on..."

Jea Kim

"This is the largest lobster I’ve ever met. I had a boiled one and it was great. . very cramped seat table because almost a 200- year- old..."

Nara Kweon

"I go there once or twice a week! It’s amazing, the sushi is great. The Thai food is awesome, anything you eat there is so good! Love the place and..."

Maria Cabral

"You will not be disappointed at this Thai restaurant in Charlestown. The Pad Thai here is as close to authentic as it gets! Servers are well trained..."

Tanit Martin

"Very cozy place, felt warm when you walk in. Friendly staff always have smile on their faces. I got the Siam Roll which is crispy spring rolls with..."

Ray

"Only tried Sashimi and Spider Roll. Love the spicy mayo and homemade sauce. Price is acceptable compared to..."

Sunnie Zech

"Food is great! Had the chicken satay and calamari to start. For the satay, peanut sauce was great and the meat juicy and tender! Calamari had a..."

dahooruu

"Casual place with friendly atmosphere. Calm and quiet, an excellent place to enjoy a meal with close family. The food is very good but reasonably..."

Jarek Cora

"I really liked this place. I love thai food and i has nesr so i decided to try their food. The decoration is simple but cousy. The attention was nice..."

Juan Pablo Kempter

"This place is really cool and the people were lovely- the food was nice but not amazing as not everything tasted fresh. I recommend if you’re in..."

Happycat “happycat2.0” 2.0

"I got the panang curry and the bacon & duck Fried rice delivered to Spaulding. It was delivered hot without a third party. Absolutely..."

Jacob Haendel

Wagamama

75/100 (2902 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed listening to some live music at Quincy Market while eating here. The vegan options were delicious. The vegan katsu was so..."

Christopher Caldwell

"This place was really perfect in every sense! Great service, atmosphere was perfect and the food was “chefs kiss delicious “. I was in town for..."

Mary Dominguez

"Right on Quincy Market. We has a group 5, quickly seated. This Asian fusion had everything from Thai, Japanese and some Desi Chinese foods. Tasty and..."

Suresh S

"Chill resto outside quincy market. Has lots of seats indoors and outdoor. I saw reviews and it recommended katsu curry the most. Tried the Chicken..."

Natsu J

"Great food and atmosphere. The fresh juice was..."

Sukesh Shetty

"Wagamama offers a friendly and lively atmosphere for dining. With park style benches and open kitchen- customers get to see their food cooked and..."

Arasu Periya

"Got the steak bulgolgi and the chicken curry katsu! It was sooooo yummy and out server was great! The drinks were so cute..."

Kenzie Kirby

"Very good food. The dumplings and noodles were delicious. Nice restaurant to sit (both outside and..."

Charlotte L.

"My favorite place! The managers provide great customer service. My favorite dishes are the bang bang cauliflower , Korean beef bao, spicy shrimp and..."

Ariana Gabin

"We had lunch here and honestly was very impressed and very happy. Staff was great! The food was sooo good. Very flavorful, tasty,..."

Jeremy Bradbury

"Nice place to spend time and enjoy food with friends and family! The staff is friendly and helpful (even when dealing with larger crowd). The food is..."

Luis Ortega

"I enjoy this place. The flavors are very savory. The food is tasty and the juices are wonderful.The atmosphere is ok. It seems a little meh. The..."

Laura B

"they accommodated our large group close to kitchen closing. drinks were great & food was tasty and colorful. long table seating and the check could..."

Morgan Crowther

"Being a vegetarian it’s hard to find a flavorful ramen. Wagamama didn’t disappoint one bit! Highly..."

Nitin Prasad

"Edmame are a must and noodles were great. Balance juice can also be tried if you are not averse to..."

suraj sondhi

"I recently dined at Wagamama in Boston Quincy Market and had an excellent meal. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with an open kitchen, communal..."

Jeet Trivedi

Sakura Japan

"Not much to complain about. Solid place for a meal. Extra chicken is worth..."

David Sierra

"Ive been looking for decent teriyaki bowl places around Boston. Many places have sushi in addition to teriyaki bowls. This place just does teriyaki..."

Vahe Yacoubian

"Very reasonable price and presentable. I order it through DoorDash and I am very happy how it looks and taste. Definitely offing more from dish..."

JALFREDO NORTH

"One of my favorite restaurants, definitely recommend..."

Wonder Taco

"Very straightforward, quick and reliable teriyaki grill fare at a reasonable price for the large amount of food given. One serving of teriyaki..."

Timothy Meeker

"teriyaki chicken..."

ムジョー

"I try to eat here whenever I am at boston commons. Good taste and prices. Does it’s..."

Dan Dex

"Been going here for years! Never disappoint. One thing I'm sad about is that they reduced the size of the chicken teriyaki meal. Same price..."

ron

"Quick and good chicken teriyaki meal for lunch. Not sure about customer service according to the other reviews (and maybe language barrier) but they..."

Seng U

"Cheap, quick, and delicious. Price is great and they also have stamp card for a free chicken teriyaki after 5..."

Cyril Caparanga

Sushiemon

"Quick service, good prices, convenient location across from the Christian Science church. For quick and cheap sushi, I found it quite good and fresh...."

Aidan McMurry

"Great service great price and best food with new..."

iSantoS

"I love this place. I'm here almost every day because the fish is fresh and high quality and the price is right. Owner is a really cool guy and knows..."

John Wood

"Came here during Anime Boston 2019. Thought the prices were a little high, but still reasonable when you see the portion sizes and taste the quality..."

scout lee

"Fast and friendly. I was able to get in and out with 3 friends, we ordered about 7 rolls, in around 30 minutes. Tons of options, including a bunch of..."

Gwen Inman

"I am an expert of Japanese cuisine and I have to say like it or not Sushiemon is the most authentic Japanese Sushi restaurant in the Back Bay..."

ssrs

"Simple Japanese restaurant with a sizeable sushi/sashimi list as well as rice and udon bowls. Staff are friendly. Great..."

winejew

"Simple sushi bar. Well priced. Good and friendly service. Nice aquarium is a..."

Stéphane

"Absolutely loved my sushi, even got a few friends to place new..."

L N.

"Love it! They had high quality fish and served every dish..."

Liquid

"Good staff and atmosphere, but the sushi rolls are..."

Patrick Gdovic

"Fav sushi place in Boston ! Great prices mmm so good..."

kyanna rudolph

Typhoon Asian Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I went here last night to celebrate our 8 year wedding anniversary and the food was absolutely amazing!!! My husband had the coconut..."

Cherish Grant-Dixon

"Beautiful food! So many gluten free and vegetarian options. Friendly and fast service. Highly..."

Elise Redman

"The best in..."

Carmen Rodriguez-Soldevila

"The best Asian restaurant ever! If you're looking for excellent fresh food, a relaxed atmosphere and great music to set the mood, Typhoons is the..."

Laura Fairhurst Sneed

"My husband and I just had our 16th Anniversary Dinner here. Great food and superb service! Found this place via GroupOn, and we will definitely be..."

Piper Jornales

"Amazing night and delicious food! The waitstaff were fantastic and extremely attentive! Definitely will be..."

Robyn Ward

"Excellent food. The sushi is great. Pad Thai is outstanding. My favorite Boston..."

L.A. Rankin

"Food and service was excellent so good we went twice in a 6 day visit to..."

Lesley Stedman

"One of the best restaurants in Boston for..."

Jorge Aor

"Great ambiance, exquisite service and great..."

Shahid Aziz

"14 years and counting. Thanks for all likes from facebook..."

Danny Phan

"Awesome food, my favorate restaurant in..."

Libbey Bergman

"Great drink..."

David Gore

"13 years and counting. Thanks for all likes from facebook..."

Danny Phan

"great food atmosphere,..."

Ginnette Powell

"This place is such a vibe. The food, service and atmosphere is Top of the Line. Definitely a hidden Gem 💎 in Back Bay. I honestly can’t..."

Crackman Jones

"Lots of great seafood options and drinks had us eating here two days in a row. The sushi especially stood out as delicious, going beyond the basic..."

Brian Chan

"“Hidden Gem” (see other reviews) could not better describe this place. Sushi was excellent, and gorgeous. Ordered Lobster BLT and OMG rolls in..."

Tycho Speaker

"Passed by, went in for a drink. Left with a great sushi experience. Best sashimi I've had. High quality and quantity cuts. Would recommend. Great..."

Derek Williamson

"The staff is incredibly kind and friendly, the ambience is amazing and perfect for a romantic dinner. The food is insanely good. They have classic..."

Alia Farah

"Great atmosphere.. a bit pricy. The menu doesnt match up with the website. No standard maki rolls, which makes it difficult for those with..."

David Peters

"We went there for a late night dinner I believe around 11 on a Saturday night. It wasn't crowded. Only two tables were filled. We had a good time..."

Shavik Harindra Gunarathne

"undoubtedly the best sushi in town. Exotic flavor variety, great cocktail selections as well. I’m not a regular at any other sushi..."

Chris Mazraani

"Amazing dinner for me and my husband! And the service was excellent! Sushi burrito was made off menu and I really appreciated..."

Ali Gregro

"The waitress was so kind and patient with us, even showing us pictures of the entrees on her phone to give an idea of the size. Everything we had was..."

Allison Iuliano

"Great presentation excellent siagon salad and Salomon strips brought to table hung over a asparagus with flame underneath to cook at ur table . Down..."

Michael Salemi

"This place was the best place I visited while in Boston. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. The food was very good and flavourful. Relaxed and..."

Nicole Lizabeth

"Very nice and cozy place with a very friendly service. The food was amazing, I recommend the seafood miso soup and try the sushi...."

J T

"This place was bangin… I got the 12 OZ Rib eye and it was absolutely great.. I 100% recommend trying this place out. It’s a hidden..."

David Stearns

"First time in family. We enjoyed the quality and diversity of the sushis. Great pricing for the overall..."

Vincent Roy

"Portion sizes are good for sharing. Food, drinks and atmosphere was great! I still continue to dine here from time to time and I still love it..."

Laura Maxi

"We've been here once a year for over a decade. Typhoon is the perfect end to every Boston..."

Jo Ross

Sushi Time

"Located in a timeworn mall of Downtown Crossing, Sushi Time may initially be overlooked. Yet, it's a good haunt for any sushi enthusiast looking for..."

Jea Kim

"Ever since I got unadon (eel on rice) from a Japanese fast food joint at Narita Airport, I've been chasing the legendary eel-induced high from that..."

Uri Dvir

"Cheap in prices, but not cheap in quality the seafood was fresh and not fishy. One been eating here for years. And the quality hasn't changed. Thumbs..."

Ron E Keyz

"really friendly and welcoming staff. amazing food at a cheap price point. i got the teriyaki tofu on rice and the mini veggie spring rolls. all the..."

Jack R

"Ordered a sushi combo box here and it was amazing. Was really fresh and had great flavor. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is in the heart..."

Andrew Muttiah

"This is my 3rd time going to this place. Thier food is pretty darn good and..."

Derwin

"Such a good place, clean and fast service and very good..."

Dayana Flores

"The fantasy salad was a ray of sunshine in an otherwise awful day...."

Federico Lucifredi

"I haven’t been to Sushi Time since 2015. As of now when they remodel it, the new food menu items is fantastic, the new food menu is great, best..."

Robert Tarlow

"Katsu don curry bento box was DELICIOUS -hot, flavorful, and just the right amount of spicy. They allowed me to substitute spicy salmon for..."

Rachel MacLean

Yamato 2

73/100 (1603 ratings)

"Great food, fast service, never had a problem. Items always fresh and servers are very..."

Karina DeMeo

"Comida excelente ! Atención especias ! Instalaciones agradables ! Indiscutiblemente.volveria !!! Gracias..."

Mary Londono

"I got the All you can eat sushi for lunch. I was very surprised by the size of the place, much larger than expected. Overall not surprised by the..."

Ranger PVP

"Yamato II Sushi Buffet is a great place to go if you're looking for high-quality sushi at an affordable price. The fish is fresh and flavorful, and..."

Mae Madeline

"I like this all you can eat sushi place a lot. Fish is fresh, menu has a great variety to choose from, I have been there twice so far and will go..."

Mahsa

"Came here for dinner with a group, for the buffet. We were seated very quickly. You order by marking the order slip with what you want, and get a new..."

Jeremy Lim

"Decent quality sushi for AYCE. A bit pricey, but it'll definitely satisfy your sushi cravings. They have a good selection of sushi on their menu,..."

caroline

"Pros: all you can eat sushi is well priced and with good quality. You can make a reservation here. I’m not sure if it was just who I was with but..."

Jaye Aster Broder

"Amazing food, came here two nights in a row on my trip. Waiters were super nice..."

Laura Kelly

"The variety of food is comprehensive, both Japanese regular sushi and American specialties (such as Philadelphia rolls, avocado rolls). If you have..."

Runzhi Wang

"I came to eat lunch here with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Ordering was easy enough as they..."

Ruenom

"I enjoyed the sushi. Pretty fair lunch prices. Nothing too special - just a comfortable place to feed your sushi..."

Jenny N

"We've been here twice and both times we've loved everything. The is so much to choose from and considering everything is made fresh, the service is..."

Angie Pangie

"This is one of my favorite places to go to in Boston! I really like the ayce sashimi section for dinner ($~43 after tax and tip). Just be careful not..."

Sean Chen

Teriyaki House

"My friend and I were searching for a post-midnight bite when we stumbled upon this place in South Boston. The food here is typical cheap Chinese..."

Jea Kim

"The food was way better than I expected it to be, place can definitely use some decor to make it look more appealing inside but other that great..."

Michael Giuliano

"We stopped in here as it was convenient to the Broadway subway stop. We ordered the Pad Thai and Pork Gyoza. The food was good. The place was..."

Eric McCauley

"I honestly feel as though most reviews give this place a bad rap while not looking at the ‘big picture’. #1. They’re the ONLY food option in..."

Hannah Moser

"Tried teriyaki chicken and rice and it was good. The quantity is too heavy, chicken was..."

Aiswarya P

"The food here is a go to when you don’t want to cook. Teriyaki chicken bowl is a staple (must try) with white rice & veggies (optional). We also..."

Marilyn C

"It’s always busy because the food is great!!! Consistent reasonable friendly staff. I have to go at least once a month..."

Ilda Pires

"I popped into the Teriyaki House in Southie the other day & got the white meat only, Chicken Teriyaki with vegetable fried rice & an order of Chicken..."

Kathleen Attardo

"Food is great and well priced! It’s just a little hard to order on the phone and their website is frequently..."

Jonathan Mann

"I really enjoy Teriyaki House, however what I enjoyed was not what I ordered, I was given someone else's order which did not contain as much food as..."

Kyle W

"My favorite Chinese food in boston ! Just had chicken and broccoli and pork fried dumplings . Nice young man at the counter . Great quality. Thank..."

Marc Jensen

"Food is good. Always busy so call ahead...and it's a small hole in the..."

Racheal Williams

Samurai

"Yum. Best sushi in the back..."

Bobbybowties

"Decent rolls- liked White Tiger best, but hated cooked salmon on the Volcano. Skip the Samuri maki- Spicy Rainbow was pretty good. Overpriced for the..."

AJ Vegas

"Good Eats. Went to Samurai with friends for a couple of times after work. It's a great place to hangout and get a drink or two. A good place to catch..."

Noir.lu

"Someone at work had been raving about this place, so one weekend afternoon we decided to try it out. The restaurant has a few other diners, but for..."

DGrubs

"Delicious miso soup, and splendid tempura sushi - I've never had this type of sushi before, where the whole roll is tempura-fied. Not realizing that..."

Foodhogger

"From the Maki Rolls to the Fatty Tuna, each piece of sushi is carefully crafted, designed and impeccably fresh. I've been here a few times and the..."

Cedric Devitt

"The most fun you can have in boston ANY night of the week if you are looking to have a good time! The people here are so friendly and there is never..."

Emily Goldman

"I had a very nice visit with above average sushi. The best part of the night was talking with Sang, the sushi chef, about traditional vs new sushi..."

Adam Dorfman

"The actual restaurant is a LOT darker than the picture lets on, but it's a great environment. The staff is always friendly, and the food is amazing...."

Stephan Carney

"Very good, big and tasty bento boxes which are pretty cheap. Except common chicken, salmon and so on teriyaki you can also take eal..."

Макс макс

"cheap and taste, shushi is good. Cost about 13 USD per..."

魏正宗

"Cozy location. Tasty sushi rolls, kind of expensive but fast..."

Paul Mathai

"I liked the service and the food, everything was really..."

Samuel Garcia

"Very cool place though I wish their proportions were..."

Kevin S

"Good sushi and excellent..."

Tristan Hale

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Duane Swift

Tiki Rock

70/100 (1771 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went here for cocktails and weren't disappointed! Drinks are awesome and if you ask they can put a dry ice to make it special and very authentic...."

Юрий Зайка

"Love this spot!!! It’s a go to! Food and drinks are always a hit! The Mai Tai and Painkiller drinks are a must have! The truffle fries are heavenly..."

Pamela Jodhan

"Really fun place! Great old-school cocktails. Interesting menu, good prices. Food was delicious. Our server (Emily) was friendly and..."

Nicholas Ciotola (Nick)

"Was a great place to have drinks ! Didn’t order food but bar area was awesome and Bartenders are very nice! Had a great time! Only downfall was the..."

Kiara Ortega

"Great food and drinks! Nice music and very lively atmosphere! Fun for a night out! They need to make a dance floor because the vibes are great..."

Ashley Cardenas

"Not a bad spot, we had a hiccup with our reservation and seating but the staff made it right and the food was good. Oysters were on point, fish tacos..."

Rodger Simms

"Roommate and I went for Halloweekend. Originally tried another club that had a cover charge, long line & patrons coming out saying it wasn't worth..."

Glitch Midget

"We were in Boston for a bachelorette party. Our group had drinks made by Emily and everything was so good! We ordered the Lola marg, big papi,..."

Brianna Uber

"Stopped in to try some drinks - great atmosphere, friendly staff and fun drinks. Definitely fitting for a fun night out - appeared that there were..."

Lisa

"So we came her for a birthday. Waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was amazing in my opinion. There was no leftovers 🤣 it was so..."

Priscilla S

"Always a good time going here! Took my friend there for her graduation celebration and as always we had a blast. Staff is very friendly and..."

Roxana Baires

"This restaurant is high on spirits! I loved their menu and a different vibe they created. It's all about feeling young and energetic while in..."

Shardul Telharkar

"The food in this place is amazing. The menu has different options and they are full of texture and flavors. Cocktails are a great option here. They..."

Olga Alejandra Vielma

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Miyako

Sakura Japan

"Sakura Japan is my go-to comfort food when we're in the Longwood area. Just the right amount of salty, sweet, crunchy, and fresh with plentiful..."

Rebecca Simulis

"I have no idea why this has such low rating. Their main dish chicken teriyaki is so god damn good and it's relatively..."

Richard Zhao

"Great food thats made quick and fresh and friendly service. I have been coming here for..."

Sebastien Matta

"This is my work 'go to' spot. It's fast, tasty, fresh and hot. I get the simple steamed rice with vegetables and chicken teriyake and I absolutely..."

Angi Gordon

"Good quality and cooked fresh. Comes out quickly. Fried rice was..."

Kandace S

"Great place to order lunch because the price is reasonable...."

Anthony Osemwegie

"Very good and quick meal, highly..."

Oscar

"Good service attitude, my favorite..."

JS Liu

"Great..."

Jeffrey Mcleod

"I love their..."

Mariam Osman

"Excellent Japanese..."

Stephen Chase

Megumi Of Japan

"Free samples lead to me buying the $15 Mango Chicken combo with veggies (cabbage with a few carrot shreds) and white rice. Great taste, friendly..."

Joshua Coleman

"Delicious teryaki served with your choice of white or fried rice and vegetables. They have beef, chicken and shrimp teryaki. All are yummy and the..."

What Happens

"Chicken teriyaki is what you would expect at a chain restaurant Great portion and flavor for the..."

Yu Chun Kuo

"Teriyaki chicken was good, well seasoned, but the rice and vegetables that came with it were not as good, 3/4 of the plate was plain white..."

Yannick

"I'm not from the area and I was just gonna get new England's famous clam chowder, but one of there workers gave me a sample and I was sold...."

Kila Landry

"Vegetarian option was a bit disappointing. I think it was just the same base as you would get with meat, it just without meat. Lots of cabbage, but..."

Benjamin Congdon

"Surprisingly tasty and big portions for a restaurant located in a tourist trap. Quick & polite service and very tasty! Located in the east end of..."

Michael Laferriere

"Delicious teriyaki prepared fresh as you watch! One of the few, if not the only food booth in the market that prepares fresh from scratch after you..."

Larry Stuart

"Chicken teriyaki & beef combo w/ fried..."

Cameron Oviedo

"The chicken teriyaki is one of the best I have ever had. It is priced extremely..."

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