42 Best Sushi Bars in Boston

“Always great food! We always hit this spot when we are in or going through Boston!“

“Absolutely delicious. Hamachi Truffle Maki and the Salmon On Fire are must haves! The squid ink pasta with calamari was so flavorful but beware if you're on a first date the squid ink will stain everything! But well worth it. Dinner for 2 was a bit pricy but you get what you pay for. Can't wait to come back and taste our way through the menu. Well done!!“

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

“Mind-Blowing Culinary Experience at UNI Dining at UNI is nothing short of extraordinary. Chef Take's talent is truly remarkable, turning every dish into a masterpiece. The sashimi is unbelievably fresh, each slice practically melts in your mouth, showcasing the incredible quality and craftsmanship that UNI is known for. One of the standout dishes was the Foie Gras sushi with pop rocks and strawberry. The combination of flavors and textures was nothing short of genius—a perfect balance of richness, sweetness, and a playful pop that left me in awe. It’s a daring creation that speaks to Chef Take’s innovative spirit. My personal favorite, though, has to be the Toro topped with caviar. The buttery, luxurious texture of the Toro paired with the briny burst of caviar is an experience I won't soon forget. It's the kind of sushi that dreams are made of. The service at UNI is also top-notch. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and makes you feel like a VIP from start to finish. They are well-versed in the menu and make excellent recommendations, ensuring that your dining experience is seamless and memorable. UNI is, without a doubt, a dining destination that should be on every food lover’s bucket list. Chef Take’s talent shines through in every dish, making it an unforgettable experience.“

“Some of the highest quality fish I've had in the Boston area outside of Uni and Oya. The only thing they need to fix is the pace (one person shouldn't get multiple rolls at once and the nori should always arrive crisp) and order (leanest to fattiest)“

“We made reservations online for the Omaska. It was $300 which broke down to $120 per person with tip and tax. The tables were perfectly space out. They gave us a 2 hour limit which was enough time for the 12 course Omaska. Presentation on everything was amazing. Each course was fresh and delicious in their own way. It was hard to hear the man over his mask so I couldn't get any names. We had uni, tuna belly, scallops, and more. All the Courses were small but packed with favor. You can take there was attention to detail in the ingredients and presentation. Definitely, worth the money was a special event like a birthday. Would definitely come back“

“I am simply amazed at the quality and presentation of the dining selections at this wonderful addition to Kenmore square. The service is top notch. You'll only be a stranger here once.“

“10/10 experience!!! Husband & I went for our anniversary and have always wanted to do an omakase menu. Was way beyond what we expected. The service was perfect, music great, and loved how intimate it was. The food was beyond delicious, every course melted in our mouths. Couldn't recommend this place more, and we will deff be back next time we go to Boston!!“

“Nice and chill environment.“

“Excellent sushi and pretty good wine. Would go again. Would I do a 30+ min detour just to dine here? Probably not, hence 4 of 5 stars. So if you are in the area: good choice.“

“This is a great place to try true japanese cuisine. Everything is prepared with care. We had the gyoza (good), the sashimis (excellent) and bento boxes (great choice to try a bit of everything). The place is beautiful with a real luxury vibe. Prices are variable, but globally in the range of a japanese restaurant of this quality.“

“The atmosphere, food, service and the team that works there are great. I will go back to try more of the delicious menu items.“

“Only place I go for take out!Fresh, well packaged and consistently great.I am a very picky eater and modify everything, EVERY TIME they make sure I get what I need. Any issues from reviews I see are from Uber eats and recommend ordering online and picking up in store.They’re always busy so give yourself a little extra time, with the understanding they are a small staff making everything in house!“

“Love them. Highly recommend the spicy eel coconut maki.“

“BEST RESTAURANT IN BOSTON!! highest quality of service and food around. The wait is worth it. Servers are wonderful, so kind and helpful. The chef is extraordinary, can’t recommend enough. The servers don’t leave your side and the chef checks in to ensure your satisfaction. Certain sushi is exported from Japan and uses the most fresh ingredients. Don’t miss out and be sure to check out the sushi at temple records!!“

“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“

“Beautifully plated and always delicious. The staff is phenomenal and caring and attentive and the owner is a wonderful man. Always goes above and beyond to make sure customers are happy“

“Good food! Friendly staff! Definitely will be back.“

“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.“

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

“I’ve been ordering from this place for a couple years now and it always hits! The crispy chicken pad Thai and berry Rangoon's are delicious! I’ve had the sushi and tried a few other dishes and everything is always good! The Thai iced tea is perfect ratio which is very important to me.“

“The food here is fantastic. With our reservations, we were seated almost immediately and had plenty of seating options. The space boasts a modern design, clean surroundings, and a pleasantly quiet ambiance. Service was attentive, with regular check-ins, and our food arrived at a steady pace. Although we initially came for the Dine Out Boston menu, we were swayed by the all-you-can-eat option and were not disappointed.

The handrolls were well-made, with a good balance of filling, and the salmon tasted fresh. The sashimi was also quite good. The Udon noodles were soft and chewy, with a clear and flavorful broth. However, the sushi rolls truly stole the show, delivering excellent flavor that complemented the other dishes.

The only reason I didn’t give a full 5-star rating is the price. At $52 per person, it felt a bit steep for what was offered. I had visited before when the cost was lower, but now many of the previously available options have been moved to the highest tier ($82 per person), which I found hard to justify. Portion sizes have also decreased, with sushi pieces going from 6 to 4.

While it's a great spot for a special occasion or date night, the cost makes it a less frequent choice for me.“

“The actual poke bowl was pretty good and filling. I got normal bowl with salmon and tuna. Servers who did protein and toppings were great, but cashier was not. She spoke no words during checkout, looking elsewhere the whole time and so didn’t feel great, but food came out delicious so 4/5 this time! Would go back for the poke bowl, hopefully different cashier..“

“The staff was extremely friendly, and the food was great. I loved the sushi burritos and the salmon belly nigiri.“

“Fantastic from start to finish! We arrived 20 minutes early to our reservation for 8 and we were seated immediately. Our server/bartender, Niles, was amazing, patient with our group and very knowledgeable, and helped us choose some great drinks. Apps were delivered to the table in a timely manner while dinner took a bit longer but it was before a concert so not a big deal, and it was nice to not feel rushed. Most of the table ordered ramen for dinner and it did not disappoint. Rich flavors and the perfect amount of spice with a good noodles/toppings to broth ratio. Between all of us, we tried a good amount of items of the menu but my favorites (for now) were the: Morimoto Daiginjo sake (do yourself a favor and order the 10 ounce) Karaage small plate Spicy Tan-Tan ramen“

“What a fantastic little sushi spot. I've lived all over Cambridge, Brookline and the South End and no sushi spot can compare to this one. Joe, the owner, is super friendly. Sushi is REALLY good here, fresh and delicious. Most of the bad reviews here are for non-sushi items. If you stick to the sushi, this place is a gem. They are also amazing about allergies. Highly recommend!“

“Just had a fantastic dinner at Ruka.. our first visit! Our server, Mike, was outstanding! Funny & made excellent recommendations! We (2 people) shared the crispy rock shrimp sushi, tuna poke, lomi lomi sushi, seared bok choy, and wagyu steak. For dessert we had the fried dough! Holy cow, everything was amazing!!! I look forward to coming to Ruka again!“

“We enjoyed some tasty sushi just before an event at the huntington theater. Very quick walk after so super convienient location.

Our alaska rolls had some dark meat on them but the taste wasnt affected. We tried some of their minty alcoholic drinks, and though they were good we found them too minty since the fruity flavors didnt come through.

There is only one bathroom which is common for boston but still counts as a downside.

If we are in the area would happily come again to try another menu item, they get bonus points from me for also having noodle soups or ramen.“

“The best in Boston.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious sushi. Super well put together. I did order from a delivery service, and they did a decent job with a timely delivery. But the quality of the sushi I received was top notch. The spicy salmon roll was just the right amount of spice and not drowning in sauce. The nigiri was meaty and super soft. I will actually go to this restaurant next time I’m in the city… instead of delivery. A+ on food quality!!!“

“The food is amazing and the service was outstanding. Very friendly and quick.“

“Definitely we will repeat! We selected the Fall foliage special roll with crab, salmon, tuna… and the savor is woaa! Fantastic! It is the best sushi place close to Seaport! The food hall with the DJ is a great option for a Saturday afternoon!“

“Recently changed owners hence the name change from Sushi Time to Umami Sushi. My go to was the Spicy Salmon Don from Sushi Time at an incredibly affordable price. To my surprise, I learned that Sushi Time has changed to Umami Sushi and the price had gone significantly up! I tried my go to meal anyways, but unfortunately did not taste the same. :( Friendly workers though. Maybe I'll try something else but I miss Sushi Time!“

“AYCE Sushi was very good. Fresh, well made sushi. All of the other appetizers on the menu were not great, and with no dessert options, the AYCE lunch price is a bit high. Lower price or modify current selection for high quality to be aligned with other AYCE Sushi buffets. Staff were fine, although a bit disengaged. Overall, a very good, but not great, sushi stop.“

“Food was amazing… I had the Basil Chicken Fried Rice and it was so flavorful. The Thai Pink Milk you should definitely get it’s so good and not known and Amy was such an amazing host
And I love the atmosphere in here it’s so calming“

“I stopped by on a Wednesday night intending to dine in but they were only taking carry out, which was unfortunate and disappointing considering I had to watch people dine-in as I was waiting for my order. I ordered a salmon roll, a yellowtail roll, and a few pieces of nigiri with a miso soup. I had to eat my food on the steps of a closed business down the street because I had flown into Boston from out of town and there was no place for me to take my food to eat. The food was delicious and fresh. The sushi rice was sooo good. I would definitely become a regular if I lived nearby.“

“Came here to try the new bubble tea line. The new favors were brown sugar, ube milk, Thai milk and matcha milk . We also grabbed the Fenway special and spicy Hawaiian. Staff was really friendly and helpful. The drinks were all Delicious. They came with matcha boba balls and brown sugar boba balls. My favorite definitely the ube milk. The Fenway Special was so spectacular. All the ingredients just went well together. The spicy mayo was definitely clutch on it. The spicy Hawaiian was a well balance of flavors and textures. It's a bit pricey but worth every penny for the quality. Definitely, will be back to get my poke bowl fix.“

“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!“

“I used to come here all the time when I worked on the other end of Tremont Street. The Thai waitress is no longer there and it remains a takeout place principally but you can sit down and eat. The atmosphere is nice enough.In my last visit, I ordered the Kimchi chegue (Kimchi stew). It was decent but didn't measure up to my memory of stopping into mom and pop restaurants in Korea. And, how could it? The broth had a tomato and cracked pepper feel and didn't have the kimchi base I miss. I like that beef is an option -- in Korea, there is only pork -- but it had a weird texture, like it was missing a browning/caramelization.In short, it wasn't the trip down memory land that I hoped it would be but there's some good grub there, for sure -- I saw people get it -- so I will be back again but I'll mix it up and get something different.“