This place was nothing short of incredible. I don't know anywhere else that is doing such…read moreinnovative and unique omakase. We were considering a few different omakase spots in Boston for our anniversary and I'm really glad we went here instead. The intimate 6-person bar set up allowed conversation to flow and chatting with the chef was a really cool experience. Every bite was SO good and thoughtful. I'm a bit lost for words trying to describe it, and I already want to go back!

Kudos for creativity and the relaxed and intimate ambiance. One issue is that with only one chef…read more(and no assistants) running the whole show, the fish is not cut to order but rather sliced prior to service and left on the counter at room temperature for the entire 2 hr service. This causes the fish to lose some of its pristine texture and moisture and become slightly mealy or mushy (the exception being the fattier fish such as the sanma). I found this distracting and felt it detracted from the overall experience. The sujiko and wagyu were highlights.

A fantastic sushi restaurant and dining experience…read more This is an absolute rare hidden gem of a spot. Wakefield MA is the last place I'd think of having sushi of this quality. The food speaks for itself; it's fresh, delicious, and prepared in a way that feels like the animal was respected from start to finish. The service is attentive and quick, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. The inside seating area is small, but when the weather is nice the outside seating is pleasant. I have yet to attend the omakase, but I cannot wait! This is the type of spot where you'd want to keep it for yourself because it's such a cozy and delicious experience, but you also want the business to thrive!

Been in search for a great sushi spot in the north shore and finally found one. Alan is really…read morepassionate and took great pride and care in the quality of the fish he served. We did the omakase, which is best to make reservations so he can prepare. The omakase is served one piece at a time with time slots of 1:30.330 and 830. It's $110 per person and it's 15 courses. Our favorites were the Spanish mackerel, and the giant eye red snapper. Everything else was really good, but those two stood out as our favorites. You can also order the omakase à la carte, but best to give it some time to prepare because each piece is intricate. We look forward to trying if everything on the menu!

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!

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!

The neighborhood sushi place in Belmont…read more Is this sushi at a shack on the fishing pier where the fish comes straight off the boat and on to your table with just enough of a pause for the chef to slice things up? No. Is this sushi from the latest Peruvian-Aegean fusion chef whose re-imagination of Northeastern Asian raw dishes is likely to win him a Michelin star? No. Is this sushi for Thursday night when you have a craving for sushi and don't feel like driving into Boston? Yes. The sushi is just fine. No complaints from this Yelper.

I think the sushi was good and the service was excellent with reasonable prices. The shrimp tempura…read moreroll as well as the California roll were very good. We had a spicy tuna roll that wasn't spicy, and it tasted a tiny bit fishy. We ordered the edamame and it was overflowing, although not salted. They were also stingy with the ginger and the wasabi. I think all of the above are likely just growing pains, and I look forward to trying them again.

Post COVID, all restaurants are dying. This place needs more 5 stars so it stays open…read more Food is good and so is the service.

We found this place about five years ago, and it's been our go-to sushi spot ever since. We can't…read morereally comment on the rest of the menu because we always order sushi, and honestly, we've never been disappointed. Everything is always fresh, delicious, and made with care. The restaurant recently changed ownership, and we were so happy to see it's still family-owned. The new family has done a great job keeping everything we loved about this place while making a few nice improvements. We're so glad this little local gem is still here. Wishing the new owners all the best!

We love Umi! Chef uses and makes high quality sushi! We love the personal service and lovely humans…read morewho run this place!

Great poke bowl and mango smoothie. Very pleasant staff and bright and silly, yet professional as…read morewell.

Ordered to go, and it was really good. Pleasantly surprised by the peppery crispy shrimp! Had good…read moreauthentic flavor to it and wasn't too spicy. Also, the Yaki udon was very well cooked nice thick noodles. I didn't dine in so I can't comment too much on service or ambience. But the restaurant seemed clean with a lot of seating. Good for families and friends. And service was pleasant with my order being ready as soon as I walked into the restaurant

Fantastic food in a hidden, non-descript strip mall off the highway off-ramp in Waltham, Umi…read moreprovides as close to fine dining food quality as you can get. I ordered two rolls, the new rainbow roll and the new tiger roll as well as a tako nigiri. The new tiger roll is now one of my favorite sushi rolls ever. A harmonious combination of flavors between the sweet mango, the fatty tuna, the crunch of the asparagus and the earthiness of a thin slice of truffle makes this roll an experience to remember. Fast and friendly service and white tablecloth ambiance makes this a place to come back to while in town. I did two nights in a row

Got out for lunch at Fuji in Newton, MA. Pictured here is the lunch bento box for $23. Absolutely…read morescrumptious meal with large pieces of wild caught salmon. The salmon was cooked to perfection ... temperature (moist) and flavors (delicious). The dining room was bright and clean as was the restroom. Our waiter Steven was great and checked on us often. We got in just before the lunch crowd.

Delicious food, well seasoned, good service - friendly and prompt. Nice outdoor seating too, with…read morelights and umbrellas. They're also very knowledgeable and accommodating with allergies. Only reason this got a 4 instead of 5: First, prices are very high. Second, the chicken dish was too spicy and parts of it (mostly edges) were barely warm.

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!