XOXO Sushi Bar
1154 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill
(617) 505-3378
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There’s definitely better sushi in town. Toro was so disappointing and everything was EXTREMELY salty. The atmosphere was nice & service was good. Food was really not the best. Served the vegetables last, which was also unheard of.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We sat at the bar and were assisted throughout the evening by Zenish who was a great tour guide for our evening. Every recommendation he made was spot on. We eat sushi regularly but it is still in a lot of ways new to us, having help on what to choose and the order in which to choose it was just amazing.
The food was spectacular in every respect. This will be a regular spot for us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
$$$! Budget $200pp! VERY pricey for what you get. Three stars for food only due to portion size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I cannot remember the last dining experience I had that delighted me as much as our dinner at xoxo sushi. The space is incredible, it really sets the tone for a vibrant evening. Let me rave about the Mai Pleasure, their take on a Mai Tai, it was incredibly balanced, not too sweet, a touch of savory, and gorgeously adorned. But the real showstopper here is the food, and lucky for us we got to sit at the sushi counter right near Chef Kegan, who is clearly passionate and precise with his craft while bringing a playful and joyful element to the experience. Our servers and other chefs were all knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly - from top to bottom our night was spectacular. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clearly high quality seafood (so good nagiri, maki rolls), less impressed with other food (bao bun) less impressive. Our water was awesome too.
The real detractor here was music choice/volume - I was not interested in loud trap music drowning out Valentines dinner.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food. Awesome service and upbeat atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tuna and Mushroom was my favorite! Loved how all the different flavors complemented each other very well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Ora King Salmon Toro Nigiri, Pork Belly Bao, Brussels, KFC
I came to Xoxo sushi bar for the first time and had the salmon and cranberry as well as the chef choice nigiri and I have to say it was one my favorite meals in a long time. The food has the perfect balance in flavor and I was so impressed with the variety of fish used that I never tasted before. I will definitely be back many more times!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi there is at the next level!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, 9 Sashimi Platter, Ora King Salmon SA, Albacore, Panna Cotta, Ora King Salmon Toro Nigiri, Scallop Hand Roll, Wasabi, Miso Black Cod, Karaage, Miso Scallop, Scallops, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Pork Belly Bao, Brussels, Hokkaido Uni Nigiri, KFC
Wow! Completely blown away by Xoxo! We had such an incredible experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the service was genuinely attentive (and really fun!) without being overbearing. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious — you can really tell how much care goes into every dish. The quality cannot be beat. It’s rare to find a place that nails both the quality and the overall experience so perfectly. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone looking for a special meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Incredible experience from start to finish - Chef Kegan Stritchko is an artist - my wife's new favorite restaurant - off the charts and cannot wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Goodness, hats off to the Chef! The quality of the food was equal to a Michelin star restaurant! The waiters were forgetting we existed at times. But my taste buds were on fire from the heavenly tastes I had never experienced before.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sushi was ok, we got carry out and for the cost they were pretty stingy with chopsticks and soy sauce. Eating at the restaurant is slightly better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Honestly it’s fun and good for sushi. My problem is the cost for omakase. We were a party of 4 and the omakase for 4 was $800 before tip. A Michelin star omakase in Boston isn’t that much for 4 people in Boston and the food was not top of the line. This place is indeed fun but not elevated enough at all to be charging 200 a person for regular sushi. It’s a shame they are trying to do this at this price point, I don’t see them lasting long term.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Overall great experience at XOXO. Stepped into a cozy and warm environment with friendly staff greeting us. Cocktails were really good I had a few different ones each drink crafted and amazing in their own ways. I enjoyed the sesame espresso martini especially. Food was also amazing the miso blackened cod was a favorite. One of my favorite sushi places to go to hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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