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    Akame Nigiri and Sake

    4.9 (14 reviews)
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    One chef, six seats, that's it. You can hardly call it a restaurant, but Akame Nigiri and Sake is one of the best dining experiences in Boston. And if people ever find out about this place, you will need to make a reservation six months in advance. Michael Monaco is the owner and only employee, though he let me know his brother helps him out sometimes. Before starting a place of his own in 2022, he worked at Jasper White's Summer Shack and more recently at Uni under Ken Oringer and Tony Messina. Raised on the North Shore, he might not be what you expect in a sushi chef, but the man knows his fish which he sources mostly from Japan's Toyosu fish market. Akame is located in Lexington, just off Mass Ave, tucked away in a parking lot in little building that also houses a nail salon and a frozen yogurt shop. But when you walk inside, and sit down at the sushi counter, you might as well be in Tokyo. There are two seatings each night, 6:15 and 8:30, Thursday through Saturday. The cost is $180 for fifteen courses that includes mostly nigiri, but also A5 Wagyu beef and foie gras. (One course was we were served was Berkshire pork dumplings in a spicy broth which was good enough to build a an entire restaurant around.) For an additional $60 you can get sake pairings. That might sound like a splurge, but it is well worth it, and here's why. Most sushi restaurants are going to serve you primarily tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. Even o ya, the venerable Boston sushi mecca, allows those three fish to dominate their omakase. But Chef Michael presents you with truly unique and special fish, perfectly prepared and expertly garnished. I cannot say enough about how great Akame Nigiri and Sake is, but I'm not the only one. Every single one of the sixty-three Open Table reviews is five stars. Google Maps, seventeen reviews, all five stars. Yelp, all five stars. All of them. Every single review. And I agree completely.

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    Outstanding sushi. Great combinations of flavor, texture, and presentation.

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    Fantastic flavors. Relaxed ambience. Great service. Overall we had a terrific experience.

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    This reallt is a must try spot if you are craving good sushi. It is on the smaller side and has…read moreindoor seating with limited counter seating. There generally is a wait but I wouldn't let that deter you as it is worth the wait. The sushi is always freshly prepared, they have some unique side dishes and sushi/maki offerings too. Ordered pick up on a Saturday. I called 10 mins after they opened and they informed me it was an hours wait. I was a bit surprised by wait time but food was ready exactly when they said it woul be. When I got there place was packed with a few groups waiting for tables. Ordered the crunchy maki, tempura maki and softshell crab maki - everything was delicious as expected. Highly recommend!

    What a gem in Arlington. This restaurant is very small and they don't take reservations. There is…read moreoften a wait, but so worth it! We finally got to try Toraya for lunch when we had the day off. Appetizer -Tempura: light and airy fry the shrimp and veggies. Great tempura if you are craving tempura -Tofu and Yasai Agedashi: deep fried tofu and vegetables in a light broth. The fry is light and airy and the tofu is silky and soft. Very tasty Entrees -Sushi lunch: 7 nigiri and 1 maki roll and miso soup. The sushi was super fresh and delicious. -Sake ikura don: salmon salmon salmon and roe over rice. Super fresh and delicious as well. They do have a takeout menu so I hope to try it out!

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    4.4(45 reviews)
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    I can't believe I haven't completed a review for Fins! This is my go to place. It is always…read moreconsistent. I always order take out or delivery from this place or dine in. There's a small parking lot but I never have any issues with parking. The fish is fresh and the is a lot of variety in rolls from simple to fancy. Service is good and very nice. It is a clean restaurant. If you love salmon, get the salmon combo! Avocado salad is my favorite as well. The only thing is I wish there were more dessert places around the area that is walkable so we can have something sweet close by.

    It's Christmas Day and we were tasked with bringing Sushi to the family gathering at 5pm. Our usual…read morego-to spot, Super Fusion in Watertown, was on a "break" and reopening at 5pm. This prompted us to look for alternatives...Fins in Waltham was open and taking orders and allowed us to get the Sushi on time. We tried it. We ordered the large boat raw and maki raw. $160 worth of sushi. The order was prepared quickly for pick up. There is a bunch of off street parking. The restaurant has about 8 various sized tables in side and a bar that seats probably another 6 or 7. The place looks clean and modern. The lone worker was pleasant and friendly. The order was correct and packaged well. Compared to Super Fusion in Watertown: 1. We usually order the party platter from Super Fusion as well, but it does cost like $20-$30 more at Super Fusion. However, they do give you more sushi...but no miso soup included anymore. 2. The family agrees that Super Fusion tastes better. I also noticed the sashimi was larger from Super Fusion. 3. One family member spat out a small piece of bone in their sushi from Fin's. This never happened at the other place, and we've gone to them for many years. 4. Fin's is more generous with providing enough wasabi and soy sauce when we asked for extra. 5. Fin's looks a lot more modern and fancy...they are in fact a newer establishment in the area. The free off street parking matters as well, as you only get street meters for Super Fusion. While we're glad to give a new place a try, and the sushi is not bad, we think Super Fusion is better. My kid and her friends frequently go to Fin's due to convenience and thats perfectly fine. I hope they stay around for a long time, as having options and competition is good. I'm thankful they were open and taking orders on Christmas Day, and I was served with a smile. Thank you!

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    Probably had the worst seats in the restaurant. Right near the aisle where everyone walks to and…read morefrom the restaurant. Other than that, the food was outstanding. Had Basil Fried Rice, Hunan Chicken, and Cilantro beef. All were excellent! Will definitely go again and hope to get a better situated table.

    I gave this restaurant a try, but in hindsight, I should have been more cautious about a…read moremulti-regional Asian restaurant attempting to cover several cuisines rather than focusing on the owers origins at best. I ordered the basil chicken and shrimp basil fried rice, and unfortunately, both dishes were disappointingly bland. The basil was barely noticeable, and the rice and chicken lacked the aromatic spices, savory depth, and balance of Thai flavors I would expect from these dishes. Admittedly, I probably should have gone to a Thai restaurant, where basil-forward dishes are more likely to showcase what makes them so distinctive--the fragrance of fresh basil, layers of seasoning, and sauces that bring everything together. What I find disappointing is when Asian dishes are watered down to the point that they lose the character of the cuisine that inspired them. One of the great pleasures of Asian cuisine is its incredible diversity and depth of flavor--the herbs, spices, sauces, aromas, and traditions that give each cuisine its own identity and, most importantly, its taste of home. Unfortunately, these dishes simply didn't deliver that experience, nor peppercorn!

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