What might one expect from a a subterranean sushi den featuring the all-star Kenta Katagai? Nothing but the best, of course! Chef Katagai belongs to an inner circle of the world's grand masters, channelling all his passion and expertise into his sushi, shaping each and every piece to perfection in view of diners. The decor and service, just like the meal, elevate the silence and purity of the materials used. ありがとう - arigatō.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weimei Zhou
It was good. But I found a dead ?fly on my plate. L. But food was great. Also very nice workers. The chicken wings were very salty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Alice
My friend and I were excited to dine at this establishment. However, upon our sitting the service and atmosphere were so terrible that we had to walk out before being serviced further. The noise in the place was unbearable - we felt like we were in a loud bar (everyone was yelling) instead of quietly enjoying sushi. The worst part was the service by the waiter. He threw napkins on us upon our sitting when we told him napkins were missing. Then he spilled tea all over the counter without even apologizing. He was not in a shape to serve customers, and we were not going to tolerate his rudeness. Finally, we couldn’t imagine the situation will get any better. So we had to walk out in disgust. We expected more because we had a great time at Temple Record Bar upstairs as well as Somaek restaurant. This visit to Sushi @TempleBar was a huge disappointment.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Andrea Nadal
Amazing experience! Very personalized service, being able to talk with the chef and get a full explanation about the dishes. The food was outstanding, and we got to experience a unique Japanese cuisine.
K
I've been here twice now and had an amazing experience both times, but most especially this second time. This is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Boston right now, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend coming here for a special occasion. The way they prepare the unagi and their various mackerel offerings are just fantastic, and the knowledge of the team here and their willingness to share with/educate the visitors brings a meal here to another level. Looking forward to coming again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marco Ugolotti
This is a fairly new cozy sushi place in Boston that jump to my #1 place experience. If you really appreciate the sushi and the delicate taste of raw fish and you can value the work and experience brought by this chef (Kenta ), you must visit this tiny place in downtown Boston. This is not your regular sushi place… you are not going to find the Philadelphia or California rolls…. This is real Japanese. The full food journey and delicate taste give you a full experience of those tiny Japanese places I visited many years ago in Tokyo. The service is great and very helpful to navigate across the menu. Please ask for help also for the drinks… you don’t want to drink red wine like I saw with raw fish! I hope this place will stay for long time in Boston … this is a place to go (NOT cheap, so please stop making bad comments about the price).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thiago Meneses
Service started off great, once they realized we weren’t going to be ordering 10 nigiri worth $10+ a pop the service completely fell off and we got ignored. After putting in another order it just wasn’t being worked on and I saw the sushi chef indicate to the server that she forgot or just didn’t care. If you aren’t ordering all the expensive items on the menu then you’re not valued. Also, nothing special about the nigiri, not bad but i’ve had plenty better than this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nicole Carter
Run, don’t walk, to this hidden gem! It’s the best sushi in Boston, made with great care in a cool space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew K
Stunning sushi - this place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elisa Voss
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!!
This is the kind of restaurant where Boston is fully missing out by not having Michelin accreditations. Absolutely phenomenal from the quality of food to quality of service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Greene
Best sushi in Boston. Every detail is perfectly curated. The space is so cozy and the staff is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AKT
The sushi, atmosphere and service is excellent here. The pacing was just right, servers were available and friendly and I will dream about the sushi. My cousin did the ordering, but the tuna, bonito and sea urchin were particularly memorable. And the octopus!!! The decor is also lovely and we ordered cocktails from upstairs. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Phillips
Had a great time celebrating my partner's birthday here! The staff was welcoming and gave us an extra little appetizer to say happy birthday. Would highly recommend the hamachi makimono that has some yuzu flavoring (probably my favorite of the night) and the spicy maguro which was my boyfriend's favorite. Lots of other yummy bites in the other sections of the menu too though. Funny note but the bathroom really did remind me of Japan since they have a bidet.
Enjoyed the vibe and will be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Maguro
Jennifer Migner
My son chose this place for his 11th birthday and it was amazing! The fish was so fresh and delicious and the atmosphere was great but probably the best part was how all of the staff acknowledged him and his special day! People came to his seat and addressed him by name and wished him a happy birthday. They made him a sushi cake of sea urchin and salmon roe that was beautifully presented and was his favorite dish. At the end of the meal they brought him some Korean candies with a candle in it since they don’t serve dessert. In conclusion Sushi@Temple Records was an AMAZING experience for my son and I. We will never forget this wonderful night and we hope to come back soon.
What might one expect from a a subterranean sushi den featuring the all-star Kenta Katagai? Nothing but the best, of course! Chef Katagai belongs to an inner circle of the world's grand masters, channelling all his passion and expertise into his sushi, shaping each and every piece to perfection in view of diners. The decor and service, just like the meal, elevate the silence and purity of the materials used.
ありがとう - arigatō.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was good. But I found a dead ?fly on my plate. L. But food was great. Also very nice workers. The chicken wings were very salty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
My friend and I were excited to dine at this establishment. However, upon our sitting the service and atmosphere were so terrible that we had to walk out before being serviced further. The noise in the place was unbearable - we felt like we were in a loud bar (everyone was yelling) instead of quietly enjoying sushi. The worst part was the service by the waiter. He threw napkins on us upon our sitting when we told him napkins were missing. Then he spilled tea all over the counter without even apologizing. He was not in a shape to serve customers, and we were not going to tolerate his rudeness. Finally, we couldn’t imagine the situation will get any better. So we had to walk out in disgust. We expected more because we had a great time at Temple Record Bar upstairs as well as Somaek restaurant. This visit to Sushi @TempleBar was a huge disappointment.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Amazing experience! Very personalized service, being able to talk with the chef and get a full explanation about the dishes. The food was outstanding, and we got to experience a unique Japanese cuisine.
I've been here twice now and had an amazing experience both times, but most especially this second time. This is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Boston right now, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend coming here for a special occasion. The way they prepare the unagi and their various mackerel offerings are just fantastic, and the knowledge of the team here and their willingness to share with/educate the visitors brings a meal here to another level. Looking forward to coming again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a fairly new cozy sushi place in Boston that jump to my #1 place experience. If you really appreciate the sushi and the delicate taste of raw fish and you can value the work and experience brought by this chef (Kenta ), you must visit this tiny place in downtown Boston. This is not your regular sushi place… you are not going to find the Philadelphia or California rolls…. This is real Japanese. The full food journey and delicate taste give you a full experience of those tiny Japanese places I visited many years ago in Tokyo. The service is great and very helpful to navigate across the menu. Please ask for help also for the drinks… you don’t want to drink red wine like I saw with raw fish!
I hope this place will stay for long time in Boston … this is a place to go (NOT cheap, so please stop making bad comments about the price).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service started off great, once they realized we weren’t going to be ordering 10 nigiri worth $10+ a pop the service completely fell off and we got ignored. After putting in another order it just wasn’t being worked on and I saw the sushi chef indicate to the server that she forgot or just didn’t care. If you aren’t ordering all the expensive items on the menu then you’re not valued. Also, nothing special about the nigiri, not bad but i’ve had plenty better than this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Run, don’t walk, to this hidden gem! It’s the best sushi in Boston, made with great care in a cool space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stunning sushi - this place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the kind of restaurant where Boston is fully missing out by not having Michelin accreditations. Absolutely phenomenal from the quality of food to quality of service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sushi in Boston. Every detail is perfectly curated. The space is so cozy and the staff is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi, atmosphere and service is excellent here. The pacing was just right, servers were available and friendly and I will dream about the sushi. My cousin did the ordering, but the tuna, bonito and sea urchin were particularly memorable. And the octopus!!! The decor is also lovely and we ordered cocktails from upstairs. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great time celebrating my partner's birthday here! The staff was welcoming and gave us an extra little appetizer to say happy birthday. Would highly recommend the hamachi makimono that has some yuzu flavoring (probably my favorite of the night) and the spicy maguro which was my boyfriend's favorite. Lots of other yummy bites in the other sections of the menu too though. Funny note but the bathroom really did remind me of Japan since they have a bidet.
Enjoyed the vibe and will be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Maguro
My son chose this place for his 11th birthday and it was amazing! The fish was so fresh and delicious and the atmosphere was great but probably the best part was how all of the staff acknowledged him and his special day! People came to his seat and addressed him by name and wished him a happy birthday. They made him a sushi cake of sea urchin and salmon roe that was beautifully presented and was his favorite dish. At the end of the meal they brought him some Korean candies with a candle in it since they don’t serve dessert. In conclusion Sushi@Temple Records was an AMAZING experience for my son and I. We will never forget this wonderful night and we hope to come back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Maguro
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