50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Arlington

“The room was extremely empty with no decor or anything, just a few tables in a room with some ceiling lamps. Service was good, though there was only one waitress but luckily there weren't many people so I would recommend going on a less busy hour or day. The food was pretty good like the tempura sushi and the sirloin steak as well as the raw salmon and miso soup. The only few items I didn't enjoy as much was the eel egg omelet we ordered but besides that it was decent.“

“Take out food ready at the expected time. Everything was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, well presented, followed our allergy restrictions exactly as requested, and really friendly staff who remember us from pre-pandemic days. Highly recommend.“

“I have only gotten take out, but their American Chinese food is real comfort food for me. They are always ready with my order when I arrive. They are very helpful and friendly. When I order a few dishes and an appetizer the usually give me a small portion of additional appetizer, no charge. I love that they put in the effort to pleases their customers. The food has always been fresh with great portion sizes. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Let me start with the staff, very friendly and welcoming. The best I've seen in Boston thus far. So thank you for the great hospitality Bosso.
The food was great. Their hand rolls are delicious. I also had hokkaido croquettes; these were special. I would definitely come back and try more of their dishes.“

“A small restaurant that specializes in handrolls. They have a few appetizers but the menu is mainly handrolls. Staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered chawanmushi and salmon cups for apps and I ordered the salmon hand roll, eel hand roll, and botan ebi ikura hand roll.Salmon cups - crunchy cups filled with bits of buttery soft raw salmonChawanmushi - very smooth. The ikura gel complements the egg very well and gives it an umami taste. However a bit disappointed it’s just egg and it doesn’t come with the small bits of veggies/seafood most chawanmushi does.Salmon hand roll - the simplisticity of the ingredients brings out the taste of the salmon. One of the best hand roll I hadBotan ebi ikura - the chefs went heavy on the lime zest, and I couldn't taste the sweet shrimp. However the shrimp does look super freshNo reservation and no alcohol. Full party must be there before seating“

“Amazing noodles and dashi“

“Incredible experience. High quality ingredients. Creative and beautiful presentation. Service is impeccable and informative. It is a bit traditional and on the serious side, so just be aware. The music though....... Overall this this place is master class and worth your hard earned money and worth your time. If youre a serious sushi lover come here ASAP!!!

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“Super cute Japanese restaurant with cozy decor. The crispy squid tentacles was absolutely amazing. Light & crispy. The cold truffle crab soba was delightful & not too heavy with truffle aromatic. Only downside was we didn’t try more food!“

“So delicious!!! Nice clean interior, the service is so friendly, probably suitable for smaller groups (max like 4-5 people, any more and it will be crowded/hard to get seating)

The food was absolutely amazing and so flavorful with many options. I got the tan tan noodles, and you can ask for a small bowl of rice to go with any leftover sauce in your bowl.“

“José and his crew always serve beautiful, fresh, delicious sushi with innovative flair! The newly designed space is stylish and comfortable.“

“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!!“

“I have tried many different dishes, and none of them disappoint me. I love having my lunch or dinner here because the food is always fresh and staff is courteous. I highly recommend to eat here.�����“

“outstanding!! we missed our flight to South Beach Miami so we decided to spoil ourselves and boy were we spoiled. so so good. everything was outstanding. excellent cocktails too“

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

“The food was absolutely amazing. Our server Thang made today one of our best experiences at Gyu Kaku. Not only was he polite and knowledgeable but he also made sure we were comfortable and taken care of. The combination of great food, great service and great music made my impromptu Date night perfect.“

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

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

“It doesn't get much better, and I have had sushi in many different places.“

“Celebrating Father's Day. Food was wonderful drinks was great and our waitress was very attentive. Loved it!“

“I tried this restaurant today and loved it. The fish and octopus were super fresh so I highly recommend trying anything with seafood in it. We also had a mushroom tofu dish, a couple of salads, and the strawberry tapioca dish and everything was so flavorful. A plus is the space which was really pretty and in such a nice location. I am glad to have discovered this gem of a restaurant and am definitely coming back!“

“Great food and great service“

“Nice spot on the way home from Longwood and right next to BU. Comfort food and reasonable prices.

I enjoy the Kamo Nanban udon — duck slices an a tasty noodle soup. The side sauce is a delicate sour, pairs really well with the meat.“

“Deluxe Sashimi Platter ⭐️ It was great! It's really fresh and there are a lot of varieties, except for the sea urchin, which is a bit fishy Octopus Carpaccio ⭐️ The seasoning is very refreshing and the octopus is very chewy, I love it Torched Japanese Scallop ⭐️ It was very light, I couldn't really taste the seasoning, but it was very tender Unagi Don ⭐️ A friend ordered this. Gyu Don + Onsen Egg ⭐️ The beef is very juicy and the onsen egg is very flavorful“

“Great food and service. Will go back.“

“A cute “mom and pop” shop where a friendly older woman feeds you bigger bowls of food than you except and with such a warm feeling. It tasted like home-made food and all for $28 total (for 2 people). I loved it here and definitely want to come back.

Highly recommend the vegetable tempura and the katsu gyudon. The vegetables are marinated and seasoned to perfection.“

“The restaurant is exceptional and took care of my group of 3. The atmosphere is great!! Exotic and professional for our business team!!“

“It’s hard to overstate how good this is. The food is delicious, fresh, high quality, and generously portioned. See other reviews because it’s all true. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to be sincere in what you do. I’ll be back, often.“

“This neighborhood spot is worth a visit. The portions are generous, the pricing is reasonable and the service is attentive. It’s a small restaurant that seems to do a brisk takeout business. We were seated right away and ordered edamame, gyoza fried, sushi sashimi combo, beef chapchae, Dol Sot BiBimBap Beef and bulgoki. The sushi sashimi and beef dishes are good – I would not rate it in the same level as Japan or Koreatown food. For us, it’s a 3.5 stars but giving it 4 stars as I think it’s a standout in the neighborhood.“

“Fresh and tasty! Great meal option.“

“As a college student in Somerville, I went this place every single week. After 15 years, I came back with my family and had all my favorite dishes including Wafu hamburg, katsudon, tonkatsu curry, and beef with tofu. They are all still super delicious, and I definitely will come back here when I visit Boston!“

“Tres velar experience!! Top chef!“

“My spouse and I have been coming to Yama for over 20 years, and we have always enjoyed meals together, with family and with friends. The meals are well prepared and attractively plated. Service is personable and excellent even when they are busy. [As an observation more than criticism, Asian restaurants in general have had to struggle obtaining and affording top quality rice of all sorts, from Japanese-grown short grain to premium Indian basmati. Unfortunately, it seems Yama is no exception — the rice is good and acceptable, but not exceptional.] Lunch bento boxes and sashimi/sushi specials are excellent and good value.“

“Stumbled upon this gem while randomly browsing through Waltham, literally never hang around in this area, but this might change because this place has a WOW factor.

Amazing service, very fancy vibes, so calming, the food was so spectacular, I usually don’t force myself to finish the food but this, I had to scrape every last piece since the food was so worth it.

Will come back again ! Thank you for your hospitality Sakura!

Really recommend the golden rolls, and the Sakura special and the crab rangoons were the best ones with the house made dipping sauce ?“

“Great sushi Great service“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Very good ramen bowls and great service“

“Enjoyed the 갈비 비빔밥 (Galbi Bibimbap) which is essentially marinated beef short rib in a mixture of white rice and fresh vegetables and a fried egg. It was delicious and an enjoyable experience watching the food cook in the hot bowl right in front of me. The rice at the bottom crisped up and gave the dish that extra crunch I was not expecting. It was a pleasant surprise and I'd come again.“

“A gem! The owners were very friendly and attentive. The sushi was amazing! It was nice to just hang out at the sushi bar and enjoy a lovely dinner and share it with a friendly & thoughtful staff.“

“The sushi is good here. They put a lot of large pieces of fish on their rolls and the ingredients like the rice and what not are usually fresh. I usually just stick to 2 or 3 of my go to rolls there. Rainbow roll, spicy tuna and the torched roll. Usually 1 waitress handles all the tables during a lunch or dinner service and food comes out fast.“

“I'm new to the Boston area and this place has the best poke bowl I've ever had in my life. I will drive the extra distance just to come here.

The freshness of the fish and the quantity in the poke bowl was simply amazing. I will come back here many times I just wish it was closer to my house.“

“Everything was superlative - from the extensive food menu (all delicious) to the delightfully original cocktails and the exemplary service. Everything was top notch! We were celebrating and I couldn’t have picked a better spot to do so!“

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

“Having a takeaway today at Berklee Noodles. Despite not being able to use the food app, they helped me with the order. The beef noodles was excellent. I like the attention to details as provided with the soup element separate, so you can judge how much chilli flavor you can add. The restaurant is small but was busy this lunchtime, proofing of tasty food with warm welcome.“

“Enjoyed dinner w my hubby at Hanami Sushi bar. He had pork noodle soup which he liked— very Spicey! I had miso soup with an array of cooked sushi. A pleasant atmosphere, open and quiet. Looked like a family friendly place.
D Patnod
Cambridge“

“The food was great. The portions were big. My husband and I ordered from "all you can eat menu" and it was enough for two of us. We were able to finish everything. We also got crab salad and it was nice. My favorite was "Snow Mountain Maki." The atmosphere is good, not noisy. The servers are nice. For dessert, I had green tea ice cream and it was delicious. You have to be super hungry to go there because that way you can try many different maki.“

“Watching Chef make the rolls was awesome! Really knowledgeable too, I loved their menu. Plenty of great options, some harder to find stuff to, and the prices are amazingEverything was really tasty came out fast and was all fresh, we definitely recommend this place and will be coming back myself!!“

“Great atmosphere, excellent food, unique drink menu, fabulous music, great vibes“