50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Burlington

“Delicious food and clean environment and friendly people here“

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

“I picked up the Sushi & Special Roll Large Party tray today that I ordered a few days ago. I had this for lunch while visiting my friend's house. As soon as they saw this party tray, they cheered a lot. It looks so delicious! and so great! Today my friend, his family and all of my family had a great time with this party tray and ate well and ate a lot. I'm strongly recommending this party plates.“

“Great place for great fast food. No complaints.“

“What a great new spot! I’m always on the hunt for good ramen and this place certainly hits the mark. It’s a small place with a cozy atmosphere and an open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen. The food isn’t cheap but it’s not exorbitant either, and you certainly get your money’s worth. Service was speedy and we didn’t feel at all rushed taking our time over our food.

If you’re looking for a lower key date night or an extra delicious dinner with friends this is the perfect place!“

“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!!“

“Amazing noodles and dashi“

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

“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“

“レベル高いうまさです“

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

“Overall ingredients + service + ambiance, I give it 3 stars 🌟🌟🌟 (Hawaii's is a bit better 😆🌺)“

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

“Food was really delicious and the service was so kind! The crab rangoons were so good and I get their eel maki everytime. The rice is never dry and the portions will fill you up! The owners are a lovely and sweet immigrant family and they’ll pay lots of attention to you. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is perfect.“

“The cutest restaurant in Porter Square! If my math is correct, Tampopo is celebrating 30 years at porter square, so they must be doing something right.

I ordered the tempura combo and was very impressed with what I got. The tempura was light and crispy and the rice was perfectly cooked (some very old comments mention mushy rice but I can say that my rice was cooked to perfection).

When dining in here, you must realize that it is only being run by 2 people, so you may wait a while to get your food as they fill takeout orders; but the food is well worth the wait!“

“We were seated and ordering before the restaurant told us that half the menu was out of stock. The lobster roe pasta and black sesame dessert also didn’t live up to the hype. Overall, had an average experience here, but bumping it up a star because their baby cauliflower was actually a pleasant surprise“

“Great food and service. Will go back.“

“Started going to toraya when it was smaller. I would not say I know much about Japanese food, but I can say this is the restaurant I go to.

Fish are fresh.
Service is friendly and knowledgeable
Price is great
Presentation is pleasing

I know it is not easy to get a table even on weekdays. But it is worth it.

Parking: Typical Mass Ave Street parking expectation. If you don't mind 5min walk. You can find a spot“

“Very good ramen bowls and great service“

“Great sushi Great service“

“Straight up some of the most authentic and delicious Japanese food I've had outside of Japan.

Nagisa and crew also experiments with things like a katsu hotdog. The whole operation is incredibly earnest, and I'm so stoked they got their own location after spinning out from nibble kitchen next door.

Wishing them all the best!“

“Tres velar experience!! Top chef!“

“The food at Café Mami was good, but the service was truly exceptional. The lady working there was incredibly kind, attentive, and made sure our dining experience was as pleasant as possible. One downside is that the restaurant is quite small, with only two or three tables, so on a busy day, you might expect a long wait. However, the overall experience was very enjoyable, it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

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

“We been here so many times and we really enjoyed the food specially sushi ? is excellent The staff and the service is great! Great atmosphere, great people, excellent Live Music some nights. It’s welcoming to all ages, including families. It has couched and an art room to self entertain younger people! The fish is so so fresh - great sushi chefs from Japan, a great long bar. Hats off to Yen and to Debra the Bartender, two of our favorite staff members! Awesome drinks and appetizers and entrees too! Go try Hanami!! Five BIG Stars all around!“

“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.“

“What a cozy & cute place! We got the spicy tuna roll, salmon/avocado maki, & the beef udon, & it was soooooo TASTY! We also go the Dumpling Miso Soup & it was the BEST we ever had! Thank you to your team for such a cozy & tasty experience! :)“

“The sushi was delicious, but the price is not for the faint of heart! A nice treat, and the best quality fish I've had outside of Japan. Chef Mike worked diligently to deliver a great experience. I also liked the lack of pretentiousness in his shop. I imagine that if someone were to ask for a fork, he'd hardly bat an eye. The focus here is really on the food, and he checks that box.“

“Everything fresh, delicious, and artfully presented by the husband and wife team who run the place all by themselves.“

“Wonderful service, clean restaurant, and really good selection of all you can eat Sushi. Was visiting Boston from New Jersey and will definitely come back when in the area. Highly recommended!

Parking: During my experience, at the time of my visit there was no charge on the meters for parking.“

“We got 2 large platters (one hot and one raw) for 4 adults. WoW. That was a lot of food. The presentation was beautiful, one on a boat and the other on a bridge. The pieces were huge and very fresh. A lot of different combinations to try. The waitstaff was so nice. Highly recommend!“

“Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!“

“Absolutely loved the vibes in here. They have so many different options for skewers like chicken, pork, belly and eel. All the skewers were juicy and tender. They also have delicious choices for traditional Japanese apps, ramen, and sushi. I loved everything I tried esp the skewers, sushi rolls, and sashimi 😍 They are also right in Arsenal Yards so it is convenient“

“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.“

“The best sushi restaurant in the North Shore, bar none! The owners are so friendly and inviting! Food is as fresh as it gets. Please support small businesses like this one! They truly deserve all the praise for their amazing service and high quality sushi“

“We ended up being the only people in the restaurant, but what a cool spot! The rolls were packed with unique flavor that left us craving more!! We're big sushi people so this was exactly what we were craving. 🍣 One of the highlights of our trip to Boston!“

“Great Friendly staff and owner.“

“Really unique dining experience! It’s like Tapas for Japanese. I loved the skewers. So flavorful!!“

“Excellent salmon bento box!“

“This place is fantastic! Ramen is so delicious. The noodles were perfect and the tonkotsu soup tastes exactly how I remember it from Japan. Their takeout ramen bowls were also nicely packaged and we enjoyed the beautiful presentation.“

“Great customer service and VERY patient staff. My date was overly picky but the waitress was so pleasant and knowledgeable. Medford Maki was delish. I'm going again ?. Thank you!

Vegetarian options: Tofu with a wide range of vegetables & sauces.

Dietary restrictions: All orders are made fresh so you are able to modify entrees.

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps but uneven sidewalk and parking is scarce.“

“Good for friends get together. Be sure to get there early - no reservations and always a line“

“We had a great fathers day dinner here. Teppanyaki was excellent, including the chef‘s show which impressed the kids a lot. Food quality was very good, everything at a reasonable price. Atmosphere and food reminded of the good Teppanyaki places in Shanghai: lively and easy going.

Kid-friendliness: Kids felt very welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access easy, Tables suited for wheelchair seating“

“the lunchbox meal was delicious! reasonable prices“

“TL;DR: TAKEOUT REVIEW. Everything was so good! Ikura was the starOrdered takeout/delivery on our last night in Boston for our late night snack. We had gone earlier in the day, but their chef's were not doing ala carte orders yet (they had just opened). But the store has a good selection of grab-and-go items from sushi, to drinks, to other merch like soy sauce and snacks.FOOD:~Chef's Sampler (5/5) and Signature Set (5/5): each of these sets came with 5 pieces of nigiri, and they were all so good. Each of them were topped with a unique seasoning/sauce, and they accompanied each of the fish so well!Salmon don (5/5): came with a great assortment of salmon, all of it very fresh (salmon belly was my fave). But the star of this dish to me was the ikura and the cucumbers. SO DELICIOUSGreat quality sushi, great portions, delicious flavors, and affordable prices! Definitely a must visit!“

“These guys are always amazing no matter what we get there. I love this place“

“Such a good quaint gem. The broth was perfect - it was so good that we came back for other dishes. The Cha Sui Don was the best I’ve had in a long time! Service was with a smile and efficiency. How good was the food? It was the so good you ate too fast and but your inner cheek type! Shall be back.“

“This is my favorite sushi place, bar none. The food is a great value given the quantity and quality, and the customer service couldn't be better. They recognize me when I come to pick up lunch despite only going about once a month, and the staff is always so friendly. I recommend it to all my coworkers, and always look forward to my lunches from there.“

“I really enjoyed my lunch date here. The vibe is serene, calm and soothing. We appreciated the attentive service. My maki rolls were perfection and beautifully presented! Flowers in my food always makes me smile. Husband got Korean food, his was a great feast. We'll definitely be back.“