What stands out about this place are the nigiris; the noodles were a bit hard, but overall the flavor and service were good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Uni Spoon
Thea Pan
I had a good time here! The food was great (awesome for Boston standards) and the service was impeccable. A bit overpriced cost-wise. The diminished returns is real LOL. We waited for a long time for the uni spoon which was my only complaint. Avg was $300 pp (no alcohol) for reference
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Batya & Alex Real Estate
The service is terrible. I had high hopes for this place. We had dinner reservations for 7.30 and they had already run out of half the menu items. Then, we ordered alternatives and they forgot about it. We were served an hour later with constant reminders. The food is great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Toni
Not a good place to come with a group, very expensive omakase style restaurant. The food was okay and took forever but we ordered a la carte, the omakase tasting menu might be better as that's their specialty.
Danny Hall
$5.00 for a very small glass of coke is ridiculous. Not being from here i wasn't familiar with this restaurant. Price of coke wasnt posted. And then I thought refills were free. So I paid 10.00 for about 16oz of diet coke. Price gouging big time. No where a fair or reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin Reeves
I have severely sensitive celiac and it’s very difficult to eat out, but the staff at Uni went above and beyond to ensure I could eat safely! Randolph was SO kind and accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, took my celiac and other allergies very seriously, and worked with the chef to prepare my dinner and I can’t say how much it was appreciated. This is the second time I’ve had an experience like this at Uni, plus the sushi is excellent. Highly recommend!
Dietary restrictions: Celiac and allergies to dairy, soy and corn
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Fields
The perfect choice if your also staying at the Elliot Hotel, Uni was a fantastic & Fun meal. Sitting at a very nice counter side seating, I got the barracuda and Yellowtail nigiri, and the Salmon with black bean purée for myself. The salmon was so fresh tasting and delicious, while the Nigiri were amazing quick bites.The Crab Fried Rice, and if your into spice, the Spicy Wagyu Beef dumplings were magnificent!
Love this spot. Connected to the lobby at the Eliot Hotel, it’s a no brainer if you’re staying there. Sat at the counter and had an amazing experience. The wagyu beef dumplings are a must order. They’re insane. For sashimi I did the hirame (fluke) and it was beautiful. For nigiri I did the toro with caviar and the foie gras with strawberry & pop rocks. Loved the toro but the best bite of the night went to the foie gras. Legitimately blew my mind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef Dumplings
juliana loewen
traditional Japanese sushi and izakaya w/ a dose of cosmopolitan global influences. start with the iconic Uni Spoon, a piece of raw sea urchin with quail egg yolk and topped with osetra caviar meant to be devoured in a single bite. seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh. Interesting cocktails, wines from all over the world, nice sakes — uni spoon is a must, all the crudos are great, tuna and foie gras crudo is perfect, miso eggplant, all food is amazing, have a small outdoor patio, great service, recommend 100%
Some really critical reviews of this place - I'm not quite understanding why. Had a lovely meal last night sitting outside - everything we had was delicious, staff was thoughtful and courteous throughout the night, overall wonderful experience. I'd heartily recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Herrera
Loved every second and every bite. Phenomenal food and service.
BARRY MARTINES
Our dinner tonight was a big disappointment. We spent $191.00 without tip on dinner for two with no alcohol. This place does not earn its rating. Some of the rolls were good but others were not. They charged us $35.00 for 4 thin slices of Chutoro tuna sashimi, which was good but not worth their insane price. The overall food quality is good to average but their prices are insane for the minimal quantity served. This place even charges a 3% surcharge for wages owed to their “non-tipped staff”!!! If you want to get robbed for average sushi, this is your place. You have been warned. There are several other better sushi options in Boston. Beware this place!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jo Uni - Japanese Sea Urchin, Ribs
Allison
We had a solid meal. Great service. The space is very loud - even my teenage kids had a hard time hearing us speak. The noodle dish stood out as being excellent and not something I've had elsewhere. If you have anyone with physical limitations in your party, be aware that there is a significant journey to the bathroom that involves going through the hotel lobby and to the basement.
Anhtuan
Could've been a better experience if the server wasn't so condescending and trying very hard to educate my guest and I on how to “properly” enjoy Japanese food. I'm not too sure why I expected a more professional approach for my first time but it was very casual and off putting. The highlights were the crab fried rice, chicken bao, shishito peppers and the cheesecake. Sushi quality on the o toro was a bit slimy and the pieces of the nigiri was holding on by the belly linings and almost separating which made the sushi rice underneath visible. My server was an order taker and not an experience provider. I did not get the same experience he was giving the other tables nearby. David on the other hand was very pleasant and approachable.
Good for late night options.
What stands out about this place are the nigiris; the noodles were a bit hard, but overall the flavor and service were good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Uni Spoon
I had a good time here! The food was great (awesome for Boston standards) and the service was impeccable. A bit overpriced cost-wise. The diminished returns is real LOL.
We waited for a long time for the uni spoon which was my only complaint.
Avg was $300 pp (no alcohol) for reference
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The service is terrible. I had high hopes for this place. We had dinner reservations for 7.30 and they had already run out of half the menu items. Then, we ordered alternatives and they forgot about it. We were served an hour later with constant reminders. The food is great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Not a good place to come with a group, very expensive omakase style restaurant. The food was okay and took forever but we ordered a la carte, the omakase tasting menu might be better as that's their specialty.
$5.00 for a very small glass of coke is ridiculous. Not being from here i wasn't familiar with this restaurant. Price of coke wasnt posted. And then I thought refills were free. So I paid 10.00 for about 16oz of diet coke. Price gouging big time. No where a fair or reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have severely sensitive celiac and it’s very difficult to eat out, but the staff at Uni went above and beyond to ensure I could eat safely! Randolph was SO kind and accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, took my celiac and other allergies very seriously, and worked with the chef to prepare my dinner and I can’t say how much it was appreciated. This is the second time I’ve had an experience like this at Uni, plus the sushi is excellent. Highly recommend!
Dietary restrictions: Celiac and allergies to dairy, soy and corn
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The perfect choice if your also staying at the Elliot Hotel, Uni was a fantastic & Fun meal. Sitting at a very nice counter side seating, I got the barracuda and Yellowtail nigiri, and the Salmon with black bean purée for myself. The salmon was so fresh tasting and delicious, while the Nigiri were amazing quick bites.The Crab Fried Rice, and if your into spice, the Spicy Wagyu Beef dumplings were magnificent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shishito Peppers, Salmon Sashimi
Love this spot. Connected to the lobby at the Eliot Hotel, it’s a no brainer if you’re staying there. Sat at the counter and had an amazing experience. The wagyu beef dumplings are a must order. They’re insane. For sashimi I did the hirame (fluke) and it was beautiful. For nigiri I did the toro with caviar and the foie gras with strawberry & pop rocks. Loved the toro but the best bite of the night went to the foie gras. Legitimately blew my mind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef Dumplings
traditional Japanese sushi and izakaya w/ a dose of cosmopolitan global influences. start with the iconic Uni Spoon, a piece of raw sea urchin with quail egg yolk and topped with osetra caviar meant to be devoured in a single bite. seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh. Interesting cocktails, wines from all over the world, nice sakes — uni spoon is a must, all the crudos are great, tuna and foie gras crudo is perfect, miso eggplant, all food is amazing, have a small outdoor patio, great service, recommend 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Uni Spoon
Restaurantji Recommends
Some really critical reviews of this place - I'm not quite understanding why. Had a lovely meal last night sitting outside - everything we had was delicious, staff was thoughtful and courteous throughout the night, overall wonderful experience. I'd heartily recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved every second and every bite. Phenomenal food and service.
Our dinner tonight was a big disappointment. We spent $191.00 without tip on dinner for two with no alcohol. This place does not earn its rating. Some of the rolls were good but others were not. They charged us $35.00 for 4 thin slices of Chutoro tuna sashimi, which was good but not worth their insane price. The overall food quality is good to average but their prices are insane for the minimal quantity served. This place even charges a 3% surcharge for wages owed to their “non-tipped staff”!!! If you want to get robbed for average sushi, this is your place. You have been warned. There are several other better sushi options in Boston. Beware this place!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jo Uni - Japanese Sea Urchin, Ribs
We had a solid meal. Great service. The space is very loud - even my teenage kids had a hard time hearing us speak. The noodle dish stood out as being excellent and not something I've had elsewhere. If you have anyone with physical limitations in your party, be aware that there is a significant journey to the bathroom that involves going through the hotel lobby and to the basement.
Could've been a better experience if the server wasn't so condescending and trying very hard to educate my guest and I on how to “properly” enjoy Japanese food. I'm not too sure why I expected a more professional approach for my first time but it was very casual and off putting. The highlights were the crab fried rice, chicken bao, shishito peppers and the cheesecake. Sushi quality on the o toro was a bit slimy and the pieces of the nigiri was holding on by the belly linings and almost separating which made the sushi rice underneath visible. My server was an order taker and not an experience provider. I did not get the same experience he was giving the other tables nearby. David on the other hand was very pleasant and approachable.
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