When it comes to AYCE Sushi I think this is the best you're going to find around here.
It's tucked away in a corner on Boylston St. and underground which gives it almost a speakeasy type of vibe. When you are in there it is incredibly spacious which was quite surprising although very welcomed. It seemed conversations were flowing at every table and everybody there was having a good time. Perfect for group outings or even a table for two.
Service was seamless, our waitress was great and attentive but not overbearing. We were able to hand her our paper with what we wanted and we were met with exactly what we ordered every time. Absolutely no complaints here.
The food was solid, they had a ton of options if you're picky and for AYCE I found the sushi quality to be above average. We also had orders of the shrimp gyoza, which were amazing, and the pork katsu which we also found amazing. For dessert they had ice cream options including redbean, green tea and vanilla; all of which were surprisingly good.
Overall, $40 isn't cheap but if you're looking for an AYCE Sushi place; I believe regardless of the occasion, this is your spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Manon Karamoko
The sushi buffet is outstanding and the quality of the sushis is so good. You can order as much as you want but you need to make sure you finish otherwise you have to pay a fee per person. The service is quick and they also advise you so you don’t put yourself in trouble 😊
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Caron
I hadn't been here in awhile, and other than the price going up a bit, it was just as good as I remember.
Joseph Liao
The waitress was so mean to me and kept pushing me to finish my food, so much that I was on the verge of tears. I wanted to leave so badly but the waitress kept threatening that if I didn't finish my food, I would have to pay an extra $15 on top of what my meal already cost, which just stressed me out even more and killed my appetite. I felt like throwing up because of the food and the way I was treated. When I was finally able to finish the sushi I ordered (which was a struggle), I got up to pay and the same waitress demanded that I give her a mandatory tip. Thank god she didn't keep pushing after seeing that I was on the verge of a breakdown but I truly never want to go back to this place again. I just wanted to have a nice birthday lunch :((
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Rafael Allahverdiyev
So many people in these reviews have things to complain about but its literally all you can eat sushi cmon now. The sushi itself is great; the fish seems very high quality and everything is well prepared. For the price you're getting this sushi at, you're definitely getting your money's worth and more. I love Yamato
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
munu shrestha
Worst place to eat at Newbury. Poor quality food do not recommend if you are looking for good food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
NIRO Stha (Kidsoul 21)
Low quality sushi and food .very disappointing and waste of money . a dirty environment! Definitely not a place to revisit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Irene Park
I have been going here for over 10 years and the seafood has stayed high quality. I've tried other AYCE sushi places around the Greater Boston area and I have to say that Yamato 1 and 2 are the best ones. I especially like the squid sashimi, shrimp tempura roll, and dragon roll, but everything on the menu is amazing. Come here with a big appetite for raw fish, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi, Shrimp Tempura, Dragon
Dream Boston
Low quality sushi. Unfriendly workers and a dirty environment! Definitely not a place to revisit.
**BE CAREFUL** Left cash tip yet they charged my card 10 extra dollars ended up paying 103$ for 2 ppl for very average sushi quality. The Sushi/food is really not worth the price better off going to another restaurant and buying the rolls separately
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Su Park
An AYCE sushi place expensive enough that you're not suspicious but still worth the value. Plenty of non sushi/cooked dishes for people who aren't into raw fish, and a million options for people who are. Be warned that the tempura batter is a little thick. Service was very prompt: food is quick to come out and wait staff don't hesitate to ask if you want to order more. Price varies between lunch/dinner (no dessert or sashimi at lunch) and weekday/weeknight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naomi Fassil
When I tell y’all that this chicken fried rice is some of the best that I have had in Boston. The shrimp tempura sushi also smacked. Get on down here okay!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica L
The quality of the sushi is not great. It’s reasonable for an all you can eat, but I wouldn’t go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
sabrina patterson
Yamato II near Copley Square is known for decent sushi and horrendous service. I’ve been here more times than I can count, so I know what to expect: zero greeting, zero warmth, dark and cold interior.
You walk in and get silently pointed to a table with a piece of paper and a pen. Not even a hello. That’s fine, I’m not there to make friends.
But what happened on my most recent visit was unacceptable and honestly, disgusting and reeked of entitlement in exchange for not even bare minimum service.
I was there with one other person. We ordered sushi, crab rangoons, and drinks. When the server brought the sushi, she shoved the entire tray into the middle of the table, right where our water glasses, soy sauce plates, and appetizers already were. She didn’t ask to make space. She didn’t wait. She didn’t care. The worst part? There was a clear, empty section of the table to my left… which was left empty on purpose so food could be placed. She saw it. She chose to ignore it. Why? Because she had a tray of water in her other hand for the table next to us and didn’t want to take two steps behind me to set the sushi down properly. She prioritized convenience over basic respect and decency. That’s not being busy. That’s being intentionally lazy.
Fine. I let it go. I paid the $65 bill with $70 cash. And not even a minute later, she comes back…not with change, but to point at the suggested tip section like I was supposed to feel guilty. I asked her to bring my change, and told her I’d handle the tip on my own. That should’ve ended it.
But it didn’t. She came back again. Hovering!!! Staring at me and my younger brother while we clearly talked about how much we were going to leave. She lingered nearby, circling us like a hawk, just waiting for a chance to grab the cash. At one point, she *literally* tried to take the money off the table, and I had to say out loud: “Please stop touching the money and go away.” It was invasive, inappropriate, and downright unprofessional.
Let me be very clear: I could’ve and should’ve left her absolutely nothing. Her service didn’t deserve a cent. But I also understand that some people rely on tips to get by. So out of decency—not because she earned it—I gave her $5. And even after that, she came back again to ask for more, yet again pointing at the suggested tip section and implying that’s what the establishment required. Which is a lie and also just nonsensical. That’s not just bad service. That’s harassment. That’s entitlement.
That’s the behavior of someone who is lazy, incompetent, and feels owed something just for showing up.
I love tipping well. I’ve left huge tips!! $20, $50, even $100, but for servers who show effort, warmth, and respect.
But if you serve me with an attitude, shove food onto a cluttered table to avoid walking two steps, hover over me, and try to grab my money like I’m not even there, you don’t deserve a dime.
Also, side note: if you ever get soda here, only get it canned. I’ve been served old, flat fountain soda before and had to send it back. It’s not a one time thing.
This isn’t just about one server. It’s about the culture this place breeds. It’s dark, dingy, and feels like they’re doing you a favor by letting you eat there. If that’s the energy they want to give, fine..but don’t expect tips like you’re running a high-end restaurant. Tips are earned. And this server earned nothing.
I will never return. And if I ever do, it’ll be a reminder to tip exactly what’s deserved: nothing.
When it comes to AYCE Sushi I think this is the best you're going to find around here.
It's tucked away in a corner on Boylston St. and underground which gives it almost a speakeasy type of vibe. When you are in there it is incredibly spacious which was quite surprising although very welcomed. It seemed conversations were flowing at every table and everybody there was having a good time. Perfect for group outings or even a table for two.
Service was seamless, our waitress was great and attentive but not overbearing. We were able to hand her our paper with what we wanted and we were met with exactly what we ordered every time. Absolutely no complaints here.
The food was solid, they had a ton of options if you're picky and for AYCE I found the sushi quality to be above average. We also had orders of the shrimp gyoza, which were amazing, and the pork katsu which we also found amazing. For dessert they had ice cream options including redbean, green tea and vanilla; all of which were surprisingly good.
Overall, $40 isn't cheap but if you're looking for an AYCE Sushi place; I believe regardless of the occasion, this is your spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The sushi buffet is outstanding and the quality of the sushis is so good. You can order as much as you want but you need to make sure you finish otherwise you have to pay a fee per person. The service is quick and they also advise you so you don’t put yourself in trouble 😊
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hadn't been here in awhile, and other than the price going up a bit, it was just as good as I remember.
The waitress was so mean to me and kept pushing me to finish my food, so much that I was on the verge of tears. I wanted to leave so badly but the waitress kept threatening that if I didn't finish my food, I would have to pay an extra $15 on top of what my meal already cost, which just stressed me out even more and killed my appetite. I felt like throwing up because of the food and the way I was treated. When I was finally able to finish the sushi I ordered (which was a struggle), I got up to pay and the same waitress demanded that I give her a mandatory tip. Thank god she didn't keep pushing after seeing that I was on the verge of a breakdown but I truly never want to go back to this place again. I just wanted to have a nice birthday lunch :((
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
So many people in these reviews have things to complain about but its literally all you can eat sushi cmon now. The sushi itself is great; the fish seems very high quality and everything is well prepared. For the price you're getting this sushi at, you're definitely getting your money's worth and more. I love Yamato
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Worst place to eat at Newbury. Poor quality food do not recommend if you are looking for good food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Low quality sushi and food .very disappointing and waste of money . a dirty environment! Definitely not a place to revisit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been going here for over 10 years and the seafood has stayed high quality. I've tried other AYCE sushi places around the Greater Boston area and I have to say that Yamato 1 and 2 are the best ones. I especially like the squid sashimi, shrimp tempura roll, and dragon roll, but everything on the menu is amazing. Come here with a big appetite for raw fish, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi, Shrimp Tempura, Dragon
Low quality sushi. Unfriendly workers and a dirty environment! Definitely not a place to revisit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Not worth it!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
**BE CAREFUL** Left cash tip yet they charged my card 10 extra dollars ended up paying 103$ for 2 ppl for very average sushi quality. The Sushi/food is really not worth the price better off going to another restaurant and buying the rolls separately
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
An AYCE sushi place expensive enough that you're not suspicious but still worth the value. Plenty of non sushi/cooked dishes for people who aren't into raw fish, and a million options for people who are. Be warned that the tempura batter is a little thick. Service was very prompt: food is quick to come out and wait staff don't hesitate to ask if you want to order more. Price varies between lunch/dinner (no dessert or sashimi at lunch) and weekday/weeknight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I tell y’all that this chicken fried rice is some of the best that I have had in Boston. The shrimp tempura sushi also smacked. Get on down here okay!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quality of the sushi is not great. It’s reasonable for an all you can eat, but I wouldn’t go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Yamato II near Copley Square is known for decent sushi and horrendous service. I’ve been here more times than I can count, so I know what to expect: zero greeting, zero warmth, dark and cold interior.
You walk in and get silently pointed to a table with a piece of paper and a pen. Not even a hello. That’s fine, I’m not there to make friends.
But what happened on my most recent visit was unacceptable and honestly, disgusting and reeked of entitlement in exchange for not even bare minimum service.
I was there with one other person. We ordered sushi, crab rangoons, and drinks. When the server brought the sushi, she shoved the entire tray into the middle of the table, right where our water glasses, soy sauce plates, and appetizers already were. She didn’t ask to make space. She didn’t wait. She didn’t care. The worst part? There was a clear, empty section of the table to my left… which was left empty on purpose so food could be placed. She saw it. She chose to ignore it. Why? Because she had a tray of water in her other hand for the table next to us and didn’t want to take two steps behind me to set the sushi down properly. She prioritized convenience over basic respect and decency. That’s not being busy. That’s being intentionally lazy.
Fine. I let it go. I paid the $65 bill with $70 cash. And not even a minute later, she comes back…not with change, but to point at the suggested tip section like I was supposed to feel guilty. I asked her to bring my change, and told her I’d handle the tip on my own. That should’ve ended it.
But it didn’t. She came back again. Hovering!!! Staring at me and my younger brother while we clearly talked about how much we were going to leave. She lingered nearby, circling us like a hawk, just waiting for a chance to grab the cash. At one point, she *literally* tried to take the money off the table, and I had to say out loud: “Please stop touching the money and go away.” It was invasive, inappropriate, and downright unprofessional.
Let me be very clear: I could’ve and should’ve left her absolutely nothing. Her service didn’t deserve a cent. But I also understand that some people rely on tips to get by. So out of decency—not because she earned it—I gave her $5. And even after that, she came back again to ask for more, yet again pointing at the suggested tip section and implying that’s what the establishment required. Which is a lie and also just nonsensical. That’s not just bad service. That’s harassment. That’s entitlement.
That’s the behavior of someone who is lazy, incompetent, and feels owed something just for showing up.
I love tipping well. I’ve left huge tips!! $20, $50, even $100, but for servers who show effort, warmth, and respect.
But if you serve me with an attitude, shove food onto a cluttered table to avoid walking two steps, hover over me, and try to grab my money like I’m not even there, you don’t deserve a dime.
Also, side note: if you ever get soda here, only get it canned. I’ve been served old, flat fountain soda before and had to send it back. It’s not a one time thing.
This isn’t just about one server. It’s about the culture this place breeds. It’s dark, dingy, and feels like they’re doing you a favor by letting you eat there. If that’s the energy they want to give, fine..but don’t expect tips like you’re running a high-end restaurant. Tips are earned. And this server earned nothing.
I will never return. And if I ever do, it’ll be a reminder to tip exactly what’s deserved: nothing.
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