Cambridge Japanese Restaurants

Sushi

1. Oishii Sushi Bar

Oishii is definitely among the short list of top sushi restaurants in Boston. How in the world have I not reviewed this place until now? I used to get take-out from here all the time when I...

2. All Seasons Table

fan, but I hear from my friends that it's always been really delicious as well.   I love to sit at the bar when possible.......or the sushi bar.   Did I mention the live jazz ?  One of the very cool...

3. O Ya

Neighborhood: Waterfront

choice, $100), mostly single pieces of sushi and sashimi, languorously paced to let me contemplate each bite.  My lone steak course, kushiyaki of Wagyu strip loin ($45), was three kebab-sized chunks...

4. Shiki

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

Tucked away on a side street in Coolidge Corner is a gem of a Japanese restaurant, Shiki.  And they have quite a refreshing menu too as they specialize more in cooked dishes than sushi.  The menu...

5. Oishii Boston

Neighborhood: South End

So, yes, it's pricey, and yes, sometimes the service is slow, but goddam, the sushi is like butter in your mouth.  It's a great place to go when your parents are in town and footin' the bill...

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Sake

1. O Ya

Neighborhood: Waterfront

Sublime, luxurious Japanese-inspired cuisine, never less than excellent and often otherworldly.  O Ya bills itself as an izakaya, a casual Japanese sake bar that serves food. That's like saying...

2. Uni Sashimi Bar at…

Neighborhood: Back Bay

back sake bomb sundays, which is a terrific value and an excuse to have a bite without so much of the economical guilt factor that comes from an uni splurge. sake bomb sunday is $35 dollars for three...

3. Fugakyu

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

and their beer and sake selections are both fantastic.  It's a bit on the pricey side, but if you like good Japanese food, it's worth every penny....

4. Shiki

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

was delish!!  And seeing half the tables occupied by natives, gives one hope that this place has authenticity. They have a decent selection of sake. There's American and Japanese. They range from $15...

5. Shilla Korean and…

Neighborhood: Harvard Square

Korean sauce is killer and the quality of the fish is some of the best I've tasted for the price. Their hot korean dishes are also fantastic like their Bugogi. The sake list is pretty good but I don't...

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