50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Allston

“Looking for Japanese resturant and was recommended by one of my colleague
Here is my feedback
1. Very nice ambiance
2. Settings are good
3. Hot pot was nice
4. Food was great and light.

Cons
1. For first timers it is little difficult to understand the process
2. Menu is not self explanatory
3. Service was bit slow though there were hardly two sets of customers“

“excellent atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. the host was busy taking a to go order when i arrived so the chef looked up and greeted me (i work in food service and i know this never happens). when i sat she gave me complimentary miso soup, which i have never been a fan of but this time i really enjoyed it! the waitress was very friendly and hospitable, and i loved everything new i tried. cannot recommend this place enough!“

“For spicy lovers, Gamjatang and Shrimp Papaya Salad are recommended! Must try!!!“

“Only reason 4/5 for atmosphere is that they turned down the lights drastically at around 7 PM weekdays, it was too dark to see your meal properly.

However by then my meal was finished.
Ramen is delicious, I didnt ask for chili oil as broth was sufficient alone.

Ordered one sushi and it was one roll but loosely wrapped in seaweed.

Service is quick, I would be surprised if anything takes more than 10 mins.

If you with a group, get a table. Two or a pair can share side by side bar/top seating.“

“Matsunori is a comfort spot I keep going back to. Boston is definitely lacking in terms of handroll places, so the opening of this spot was a win, for sure. The fish quality is pretty good and each handroll is crafted with care (in terms of ingredients pairing). I personally really love the OG miso cod, Eel with foie gras, Mango salmon, and Spicy tuna. All the ingredients mesh perfectly together without overpowering the ⭐ of the show (the fish).

While they don’t offer reservations and are usually super busy (weekdays&weekends), today we got there around 7pm (on a weekday) and there was no wait, which was nice. Our server, Duc, was so attentive and helpful. Rolls came out super quick, as always. Definitely recommend checking this place out!!“

“Run don't walk to Pagu for absolutely scrumptious food that weaves together Japanese and Spanish Basques Cuisines! A must order is the Tuna Collar - I've never had anything like it - it's huge, great for a crowd, bone-suckingly good (literally have done that) served with rice and nori! Also make sure you don't miss Tracy Chang's homemade nonalcoholic sparking teas - my favorites are the genmaicha and the hojicha - again I've never tasted a drink like this anywhere else. And then you have to end the night with a Basque Cheesecake - I particularly love when Pagu makes a seasonal Matcha or Ube Basque cheesecake! Pagu's dishes and drinks are across the board innovative but also welcoming and absolutely delicious!“

“fish amazing but also blown away by vegetable roll!“

“Absolutely amazing!! I can’t wait to go back.“

“This was our second time dining at Ebi Sushi, and just like our first visit, everything was fantastic. The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared every time. Our server, Amanda, was wonderful friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. It’s service like hers that really adds to the experience. Jose, the owner, has truly outdone himself with this place. You can tell he takes great pride in what he’s built from the quality of the dishes to the amazing team that brings it all together. We’ll definitely be back again before the new location opens, and we’re looking forward to visiting that one as well. Ebi Sushi has become one of our favorite date night spots consistently great food, great people, and a great vibe. 🍣❤️“

“This was one of the BEST omakase experiences I have ever had. The attention to detail was extraordinary. I ate at several two and three star Michelin restaurants last summer in France and I was happier with my dining experience at Umami. The quality of ingredients is absolutely stellar and it is truly a treat for all the senses. Go!!“

“Decided to go out for dinner with a few friends and it was delicious. I liked the citrus dressing on the avocado salad. The filet mignon was tender and flavorful. For dessert, green tea ice cream is a must!“

“This was our dinner after a late afternoon Red Sox game. We scored with this cozy, unassuming place with flavorful, delicious food. Nice ambience. Packed with East Asians, which was not surprising given how tasty and authentic the food was. Highly recommend! Close to the green line stop, so easy to get to & from downtown Boston. Easy 10 minute walk from Fenway Park.“

“Overall ingredients + service + ambiance, I give it 3 stars 🌟🌟🌟 (Hawaii's is a bit better 😆🌺)“

“Came in on a weekday for lunch. Ordered Lunch Course ($27/person) with Set C meat and garlic spanish + fried dumplings and ice cream, together with 3 2--BBQ-items lunch combo ($14.95/each). There are parking garage nearby with plenty of space. The restaurant is big and have all the same chain quality of this restraint chains. The grill was not oiled and the first set of meats kept sticked to the metal grill, which is very unpleasant experience. However, one thing that is more disappointed is that they don't have green tea ice cream, one of the main reasons I ordered lunch course. This is not quite acceptable for a Japanese restaurant. They can only offered vanilla ice cream; however, the top was freezer burned. That put a bitter end to this visit, unfortunately.“

“レベル高いうまさです“

“Chiharu House Roll! Almost too pretty to eat. Almost.“

“Great food and great service“

“We just celebrated our 11 anniversary tonight at XOXO Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill. We came all the way from Natick and enjoyed the spicy tuna crispy rice, pork ribs, madai usuzukuri, shrimp tempura maki, street corn, eggplant and miso black cod were delicious!! Thank you for such an awesome evening!“

“Great small plates, gyoza, soft shell crab, maki is excellent Mt Fuji a favorite. Delicious drinks, fried green tea ice cream hard to find in New England!“

“Food and drinks were spectacular and very creative. The server was also very nice. My only complaint was the atmosphere. It was a little tight seating, which led to the table next to me accidentally grabbing my phone, and I accidentally grabbed their purse since we were cozy on a bench together. It was also a little loud if that is something you are sensitive to. But overall, would absolutely come back because the food is so good“

“It’s an exceptional omakase in Boston and I always get sad to leave by the end of the meal.

The fish is of such a high quality and you really get to appreciate it here. It’s also a delightful ebb and flow of flavor punching dishes and some that are just simple and elegant. It’s a very tasty ride!

The experience is reverent and a bit hushed but it’s still warm and definitely feels special.

The space is minimal but pleasant.“

“One of, if not the best meal I've had in Boston. The fish on the sushi bowl was so fresh and clean. The lobster pasta was incredible. The pork belly was perfectly cooked, crispy with melt in your mouth fattiness. The flavors were phenemonal“

“Great place for Japanese food in Chinatown! Best for parties of 2-4 ppl, although we were lucky to not have a long wait for our party of 7.

Excellent ambiance, and the food was delicious and reasonably priced.

We're definitely coming back to Somenya in the future!!“

“This place was great for 99$ per person it really is a steal for 14 courses that were actually good. The flavors were solid and there were some unique dishes that he made his own. The service was attentive and we had a great time for my mom’s birthday.“

“Great selection of products, very nice staff.“

“Definitely some of the freshest and tastiest seafood and innovative sushi and asian food I've had in a while, very fresh and tasty!“

“the accommodated us some good“

“I really like sukiyaki and mentaiko udon, and I always want to try them out, but the portions at their restaurant are too big. The service is also excellent and very attentive. I've seen someone drop their chopsticks, but before I could even react, the staff had already brought new chopsticks over.“

“I love their food jun our server she is great“

“I'm a west coast Shabu purist who used to work in Japan and I have to admit this place is very Chinese hot pot inspired BUT they do it in a clean honest Japanese way. Bright flavors, great cuts of meat, and fresh veggies. Great happy vibe and the window seat is an idyllic contrast between clean cultured shabu and gritty Chinatown. Love this place!“

“Awesome Dumplings!! Great Service!☺️“

“Unique, delicious pastry. Best croissants and sourdough bread. Nice people. Can sit inside or outside.“

“Wife and I stopped in on a whim for a quick bite for lunch.

Wife had a bowl of miso soup, we got a spicy tuna roll, vegetable tempura, and pork belly fried rice.

We agreed that it is our favorite fried rice in Boston.

Great food, great service, awesome atmosphere. Will be back!“

“Great food as always, and the staff are really nice once you walk into the restaurant they always say hi to you“

“5 stars all around! Moko has become our “go to” spot for dinner. Joy and staff always take great care of us. One of us is a vegetarian and there is plenty to eat for all. “The Southie” is a tried and true favorite! The gyoza are scrumptious, but it’s hard to single out one menu item.“

“Came in for lunch and this place blew my expectations. My girlfriend was craving mentaiko udon and this place served an amazing Uni Mentaiko Scallop Udon, it was super creamy and the uni was fresh. The appetizer of Maguro Ceviche was really delicious and the notes of oranges paired well with tuna. Botan Ebi nigiri was super delicous also. This place is a must try!!“

“Being a white dude I got fried gyozas and shrimp tempura maki. Both were fantastic. I feel like a lot of gyozas taste the same but these had a great fry to them with a flavorful filling. Maki was really nicely sauced and the Shinto tempura beautifully fried.“

“Cafe Mami is a neighborhood gem. We've been coming here for years to enjoy their variety of Japanese comfort food. They have probably the best curry in Boston. Love the depth of great fruity curry flavor with their pork and chicken katsu and hamburger. Their gyudon has crispy sliced beef and beansprouts. Couple of our favorites are the Nininku chicken and beef tofu sets. Sauces are great and free refills on rice. They offer great value and quality. Staff is friendly and efficient. So happy they are still in the neighborhood after all these years.“

“this place is such a cute, amazing spot hidden behind a parking lot. Absolutely loved the food, came back for more. This will be my sushi/poke bowl take out spot from now on. The gentleman in the register is so sweet and made great suggestions. Such a nice atmosphere. Food taste so fresh, and yummy.
They don’t disappoint!!“

“M&J Teriyaki is a cute restaurant which I highly recommend if you’re in the area! They offer both dine-in and takeout and have, frankly a very nice atmosphere. The food too was really amazing (I recommend the chicken in particular) and the drinks are also very nice. I enjoyed the flavor of the strawberry smoothie.

I personally went right after having visited the MFA and so, if you’re on the lookout for a bit to eat after a museum visit then please consider it!“

“Yoki in Medford is the best Sushi by far Staff is totally awesome and the place is so so clean and their sushi chefs are spot on service is exceptional and very friendly ownership cares about about your dining experience cant miss place you will not be disappointed go and enjoy. we have been a customer for years and love everyone there DiNonna Inc Joe & Rosemary“

“Excellent Poke bowls. Lots of options to choose from including diced mango and avocado is included! Great addition to the Burlington food scene.“

“The food is fresh and sooo yummy, just incredible! New favorite lunch spot! Definitely recommend!“

“This my second time ordering take out from Sumi House. We had a large order for 10 people, with a variety of special rolls and gyozas. The order was ready on time, despite of the short notice. The presentation on the platters was lovely and the food delicious! Although the restaurant is small, it's clean, cozy, and very welcoming. We're looking forward to coming back soon to dine in!“

“I LOVE this place! If you want to eat meals that feel homemade, this is the place to go!

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I’m writing this one because I placed an online order in a rush because I was so hungry that I didn’t even realize I had ordered from the Somerville location. When I got there and realized my mistake, they made the order for me without charging me anything! 🥹🫶

Such amazing service! I truly appreciate their kindness“

“Discovered yaba earlier this year on a whim and it quickly became my go to sushi takeout in Boston. I was intrigued by the high ranked reviews and packaging, then sold on the price and quality. Place is very unassuming from the outside, but you will not be disappointed.“

“Our go to sushi spot in Quincy! Fresh fish, kind and fast service. We love getting the grilled mackerel app, sashimi lunch special, and three roll lunch combo. Perfect amount of food for two people. Lunch combo pricing is affordable especially for sushi. Our order came with two miso soups and one bowl of rice. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area!“

“This was my first time here . Went in for 2 bento boxes and took them home . They were wonderful! Staff was exceptional! The food and staff I highly recommend and it’s 5 minutes from my house … can’t beat that! Looking forward to trying more of the menu in the future . If you haven’t tried definitely get there ASAP!“

“Love the food but their delivery is getting worse and worse. If you order before 5 p.m. it is nice if it can be delivered by 6:30 pm (especially if that is the window they promised). Did all we can to keep this place open during the pandemic but may need to start looking elsewhere for our family's sushi fix. VERY disappointed about their service.“

“Best authentic Sushi I had in the US! They brought Sushi chefs from Japan! 🇯🇵“