yuck, sorry but Chinese owned sushi restaurants are NEVER good. I just don't trust it and I always turn out to be right when I do go to one. Came here for lunch with a friend and ordered Tuna sashimi salad (i think) and the tuna came out FROZEN. just gross... Had to send it back.. Are you serious?? Won't even go into the reviews for other items. That alone should stall you from going. If you really like sushi, you would not come here. read more

The food is overpriced for what it is, but options are limited in Lexington. However we went today because it was a hot day and the menu had cold noodles which sounded good for our kids, including a 1.5 yo who loves noodles. At first bite he spit it out, started screaming and asking for water. When we tasted it we were surprised that it was spicy - like they mixed chili oil or wasabi in the sauce. The menu did not say the noodles were spicy or had any spicy ingredients. When we flagged the waitress she looked at us like we were crazy when we told her the noodles were spicy, she said no the noodles are not spicy but would check. she came back from the kitchen apologetic and said yes the noodles are spicy, they were sorry and could they do anything? I said just bring some plain noodles so the baby could at least get some food, the damage was already done. It would have been fine. But then they actually charged me $11 for a tiny dish of plain instant ramen noodles!!!! WTF?? What decent restaurant does that to a baby? By the way, they all speak Chinese, not Japanese. read more

Gasp - I've realized I forgot to take lunch with me from home. It's been a long morning at the office and now it's past 1PM. Do I want cafeteria food? The time it takes to hike up to the other building is the same as the time it takes to drive to Daikanyama for takeout . . . I reach for the phone and all of a sudden, lunch will be ready in 15 minutes for pickup. BOOYA. Thank goodness this place is so close to my office - otherwise, I don't know what I'd do with myself on those days that I'm craving sushi or a bento box. Working outside of the city is hard as it is, with the lack of dining options within walking distance. 10 minute drive? I'm down with that. The lunch specials are filling and inexpensive. The service staff are cheery and while they may not be as attentive to filling a glass of water as quickly as I'd like, they get the job done. For about $10 each, I've had the Salmon Teriyaki Bento, the Unaju Bento, the Sumo Combo with spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls, and the Makimono sushi lunch special. The fish is always fresh and everything is seasoned well. Whenever I "splurge" on these lunch specials (given the way the economy is - I'd be happy if I could spend only $5 on lunch), I always feel good after - never too hungry but not overly full. I'm even more impressed with the fact that the restaurant is run by Cantonese-Chinese people . . . those Chinese chefs make some pretty amazing sushi! read more

I was really hoping this place would be great, but it just okay. I ordered it as take out. I ordered the Daikanyama Maki and Black Forest Maki. I asked if it's generally enough for 1 person for dinner. The Daikanyama comes with 4 pieces - there said there were 4 large pieces. They forgot to mention its large relative to the other pieces they offer. There wasn't much rice, which is generally good, but it was missing some texture. They told me on the phone the Black Forest was 8 pieces, but was actually only 6 (small) pieces. You can tell how small the pieces are based on the size of the small container. Enough for lunch, but not enough for dinner. I checked the food when I got to the car and knew I would still be hungry after this small portion and went back in and ordered the steamed shumai. Disappointing. 6 tiny pieces filled with something mushy. Skipping it next time. read more

Daikanyama - (Top) Black Forest Maki (6), (bottom) Daikanyama Maki (4) - portions are small - Japanese Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

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Sushi or Pizza? That's like choosing your favorite dog! (My family does not have kids).... Lexington clearly knows that making such a decision is 100% impossible, which is why this sushi restaurant is right next door to Upper Crust Pizza! I went in solely for sushi because I don't have a "sweet tooth" I have a "sushi tooth" and let's just say, my tooth was EXTREMELY satisfied! I ordered Anago, Unagi & Salmon Skin Handrolls, along with grilled Hamachi Kama and a sashimi dinner! Even NEMO would have chowed down! The Hamachi Kama was HUGE and the hand rolls were tasty too (however not as generous as my sushi loves in LA)... The sashimi was also on point, tasting extremely fresh! Others in my party ordered some sushi rolls and they were equally as happy! They put the rolls on their pizza, ha! So why minus one star? Well, they could only do 2 salmon skin handrolls (I initially ordered 4) and what they gave me was a bit burnt... Of course I ate them though, no food goes left wasted for me! That's probably the only reason why a star was taken off, because the service was great, the decor was classic and those hamachi kamas.... Ohhhhhh those hamachi kamas! read more

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This is just a great sushi and Asian restaurant overall. We went back last week and I tried the traffic light maki and queen of fish maki. Both were perfectly made and just delicious. They aren't big rolls so you could easily do an app with these or maybe a 3rd simple roll. My wife got the princess maki and daisy maki which she really liked as well. These are a little bigger though not hard to eat both and be satisfied. read more

The food in this business is above average. The noodle soups were good for the Lexington area, but I would say there are better Asian restaurants nearby. read more

Okay - it is far from perfect and not so Japanese, but there are not so many places where I can get toro sashimi consistently good (and at those prices it better be). I was very happy with the cold soba too. read more

I like it here . On the two times I've been here, we are the only non-Asian people in the restaurant. I don't know if that's good or bad? The food is good. I like their sushi. The staff is attentive and sweet. The prices are reasonable. It's a good place to go. I hate the parking situation though. read more

delicious sushi, beautiful presentation. All of the other reviews reflect the space perfectly. DEFINITELY PRICEY but not disappointing. Do not be turned off by the confusing menu. The staff is friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is pleasant. Went on a Saturday night and got a table immediately which was a little Surprising. Other people there seemed to be regulars. read more

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Traveling on business, been here since Monday and have been eating sushi/sashimi everyday for dinner. 1st place I went to in Franklin, MA was not too bad, but the maki rolls weren't what I expected. Went to Sato 2 on tue, sashimi was on point however interior just didn't suit the place. Craving for better rolls, found this place on yelp. 1st off, street metered parking closer to the restaurant; .25 for an hour. Interior is very nice, very simple but clean and a nice ambience. This is the 1st place this week that has given me a hot towel before the meal. Service was great, even took the paper off the chopsticks for me. Had the caterpillar, cherry and tuna lover maki. Tuna lover maki was exactly what I was looking for, spicy tuna inside and tuna sashimi on top mmmmm. read more

A wonderful little sushi restaurant in lexington center. I love their food, the service and the ambiance. They also do an excellent job of packing takeout, which many sushi restaurants are terrible at. They use quality packing, sturdy containers and bags and even provide plastic wasabi and soy mixing bowls for your nigiri and sashimi orders. I also recently discovered that they have a picture based Android tablet menu with a whole range of enticing additional items that are not on the website or the paper menu. Make sure you don't miss this, as some of their best items are on the tablet only. read more

Daikanyama has pretty legit sushi. I have tried the spicy tuna maki, philadelphia maki and the baked scallop maki. All of which were delicious. The menu has several unique combinations to choose from. The spicy tuna maki is the best bang for your buck. The portion of tuna inside is rather generous and the roll is filling. The philadelphia maki contains smoked salmon and cream cheese. The salmon pieces were very small so this roll is not as filling. The baked scallop maki contains avocado and some other vegetables and is topped with cooked scallops. This was my favorite. However I think it would have tasted better with tuna or salmon inside with the avocado. Regardless, I would order it again. I will certainly be returning to Daikanyama for sushi in the future read more

Yum. Just yum. Nice place; small and intimate with a more high-end menu and modern decor. Decent prices too- overall a fun place for a girls/date night. Service was a little spotty, but I was a foursome with 2 teenagers and we didn't order alcohol- I think we were a bit lower on the waitress's priority list. Not good form, but won't deter me from giving it another try. Teenagers don't recommend the fried banana and ice cream dessert ;) read more

Daikanyama - Tuna tataki - fresh, high quality and a little bland, but quickly fixed with some soy and wasabi ;) - Japanese Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

Great lunch bento! The portion size was perfect. I got the steak teriyaki, which comes with rice, shumai, gyoza, miso soup, salad, pickled carrots, and a little spinach. Amazing dressing. Everything in the bento was delicious! Best takeout I've ever had. Impressive bento takeout box. It looks like a nice restaurant too. I need to try more of their sushi. Will have to dine in sometime soon! Minus one star because it is a little bit pricey. read more

Daikanyama - Pretty legit bento takeout - Japanese Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

We tried to engage (re: our quick turnaround and food allergies, via online reservation and phone) with the restaurant before arriving. Didn't hear back, arrived a little before 5. Explained our needs, would it work? I had a meeting. Should we order to-go? Can you accommodate food allergy specifics? Sure, sit. We'll take good care of you. Food took much longer than expected, ordering also -- multiple servers, many times checking with chef or owner or ??? Not coming right back to check in despite lots of eye contact in a nearly empty restaurant! (I've waited tables, I know how slow times can drag) Three parties who arrived after us were served and nearly finished when we started. And the food wasn't fresh. Cooked items were rancid and caused stomach upset, raw foods had allergens and caused massive GI response in my child (who usually is less sensitive than I). So really, you were careful to exclude the list of allergens? Nope! And then getting the bill took forever, and getting the one rancid fish *taken off* the bill took three more people, not to mention extra time. They did take that one off (thanks - have a star for that), but still we were north of $70 for a moderate sushi dinner for two. Astounding... Long story short: don't go if you're in a hurry, and consider ordering take out elsewhere. Also, maybe take the veggie option here to be safe. It's hard to get away with serving veggies that are rotten. read more

This may have been my best dining experience in my life. The staff was courteous, professional, and friendly. The menu had a large variety without being excessive and was easy to navigate using the tablet provided by the staff. The sushi was beautiful when it arrived, delicious, and reasonably priced. My date seemed impressed and we both left full and satisfied. I look forwards to my next meal there as soon as I can go back. read more

Gyoza and dipping sauce were excellent. Udon was good with duck but wouldn't recommend the vegetarian broth as it contained black spinach that tasted like it came out of a can, should have been bright green and fresh. Seaweed salad was good but very small serving. Green tea ice cream tasted good but was super green, artificially colored? I'd come back for the gyoza and try a sushi roll next time. read more

Sushi is very good although inconsistently. However the service is terrible and no matter how good the sushi can be it's just not worth it.

Daikanayama is your typical Chinese-owned/operated Japanese Restaurant in the sleepy 'burbs. It has appeal for most people who think 1.) Asia is a single country, 2.) Think all Asians are Chinese, 3.) And/or refer to Asians as "Orientals" (We are not rugs). The food and service are A-OK...the menu has nothing differentiated or remotely special, but for us the consistency is laudable. The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of Lexington Center, which is a five minute drive/15 minute walk for us. Daikanyama brings some much needed "diversification" to the Lexington restaurant scene - it's neatly situated between a lauded Italian takeout eatery, a pizza joint that's attracted some bad press/publicity, and an uninspiring hibachi restaurant. Not surprisingly, the restaurant is also adjacent to a bank...not just any bank, but Citibank aka Sh*ttybank. The collective U.S. taxpayer base says "You're Welcome" for the bailout by the way. Enjoy those ungodly 2013 bonuses. The number of banks in close proximity to each other in Lexington Center sticks out like an unwanted tattoo. read more

This place was pretty disappointing. I am sure that rent in Lexington is really high. But the portions were very small. We weren't surprised to pay $90 for sushi for 4 people, but the portions were SO small. When we picked up the bag, we were wondering if there was another bag. My dad was disappointed with his shrimp tempura roll, and the duck nigiri was 2 very small pieces for $11. Upsides: the Spicy seafood salad and the avocado salad were both good. The agedashi tofu was good but again, small portion. read more

What on Earth are these reviewers raving about? The food is so-so. First of all, Daikanyama, like a zillion others, are Chinese-run Japanese restaurants. They are, as far as I'm concerned, more or less the same, and a notch above the chinese buffets. Same gaudy rolls that's just different combination of same ingredients rolled with rice and seaweed. If I were Japanese, I'd take offense to it, just as the Chinese would take offense to take-out Chinese food. The prices are high for mediocre food. And the ramen?!? Holy cow--$15 for a bowl. Miso ramen is basically packaged ramen noodles with the miso soup that you would get with your entree. You want ramen, go to Sapporo Ramen in Porter Exchange and you'll get a real bowl of Japanese ramen for less than $10. I mean, REAL. If you order katsu, if you get sauce that tastes mildly familiar, it's because it is your basic apple sauce, with some plum sauce and soy sauce mixed in. They do great business here, but that's more about the right location and lack of competition in the area. read more

After leaving Tokyo and moving to Boston about two years ago, my family and I were insistent to find a good Japanese restaurant in the local area. Although Daikanyama is certainly by no means an authentic Japanese restaurant, they nevertheless succeed in creating a good overall dining experience. Despite the gaudy Asian-American dining clichés (see water fountain, Japanese 'manekineko' clashing with Chinese dragon statues, and the fact that each waiter or waitress dons a yukata even during seasons during which they are not meant to be worn), the food here is generally quite good. I have, over the course of several months eating here, tried various makimono as well as some traditional Japanese dishes such as tempura and ramen. Their tempura here is a treat, crispy and tasty with fresh shrimp and a good slew of vegetables. This is by far the most authentic dish on their menu. They serve it with an attention to presentation that my family and I have not seen since we left Japan, opting to showcase the small appetizer in a bamboo basket. We have this every time we come here. The makimono, truly a Japanese-American invention, are inventive and delicious. They are always willing to accommodate requests for substitutions, such as regular mayo instead of spicy, or red tobikko instead of the wasabi fare. I particularly enjoyed the Black Widow maki, with sweet potato, cucumber, avocado and tobikko. My mom has tried the Cherry Blossom maki and has highly praised it. I appreciate the level of invention they have achieved in creating new combinations of ingredients, and the excitement of trying a new maki is a good incentive to keep coming back. The traditional sushi and ramen are two facets of the restaurant that betray their weakness. Traditional sushi is a real test for Japanese restaurants to allow the flavour of ingredients to take the spotlight without the aid of additional ingredients. At Daikanyama, my family has had poor experiences on this front. My mom could not stop gagging after having ordered and consumed the seasonal ootoro, which is giant fatty tuna. At unreasonable prices, she felt that the poor quality of the fish, the gummy texture, and the odd aftertaste did not match up to her expectations. Ramen is the second test for Japanese restaurants to demonstrate their quality. An ubiquitous dish served nationwide, it is important to follow strict guidelines concerning broth quality, noodle cooking time, and the vegetables used in the dish in order to create a sense of harmony in one bowl. The bowl of ramen we ordered was met with some chuckles at our table -it included, oddly enough, spinach and corn, two vegetables that would never, ever be found in a Japanese ramen unless expressly named, say, 'American-style Ramen'. The noodles were overcooked, and the broth had an odd metallic aftertaste to it. I wouldn't have that again! All in all, despite my misgivings surrounding the non-authenticity of this Chinese-run Japanese restaurant, the menu nevertheless has a few star points that make up for the sometimes laughable items that stray from the traditional Japanese fare. Personally, I would have better enjoyed their creativity and tasty dishes in a traditional Chinese restaurant. Dim sum, anyone? read more

Pricy with small portion, really should be three $ sign. The scallop with creamy spinach came with exactly three scallops in it...the sushi rolls are tiny too. Ramen noodle was good. We were still hungry and have to go next door and get ice cream. read more

Daikanyama is probably one of the worst Japanese restaurant I've know..on the same line of quality as Umi, honestly speaking it's the spin off of fugakyu, the owner was once partner with fugakyu, Daikanyama is just another Chinese owned Japanese restaurant with cheap material and expensive price, chef is just another Chinese chef who learned from super market on how to do wrap up some sushi, only to fall apart when my chopsticks touches it. I find the price and quality to be better in other restaurants like BlueFin (real japanese chef with some skills) in Porter sq, Minado in natick or Haru in Coply (highly recommanded, authentic chef!), if you really want to eat really awesome authentic japanese sushi try Oishi on route 9. all those places would blow your mind out with taste. for your $ you are being cheated with chinese imatation of japanese food, just think of it this way, would you go to a chinese owned italian restaurant? or imatation korean BBQ own by some maxican? the truths is you won't that should said it all, keep your money and go to other better restaurant. read more

I think the Yelp reviews for this place may be a little inflated. I tried Daikanama this past weekend for lunch. The sushi was ok- fish was fresh, presentation was nice but it wasn't overly excellent or fabulous. Decor and small space was serene and nicely decorated with a water fountain in the front window. Menu was large, with a lot of cooked items and weird fruit or sweet potato rolls to choose from. Though not the most expensive sushi place, it's not that great a value either. I like combos of sushi/sashimi/maki so I can easily try a bunch of different things. Daikanama has lunch combos but not on weekends- this was not advertised on their menu or website. Strike one. We were a party of 3 people and ended up ordering 2 sushi appetizers, and 3 rolls. We were still hungry- the portions are very small. Strike two. The employees are Chinese- I understood their Cantonese conversation. Not completely authentic. Strike three. read more

Service is slow, food is exceptional! Being Japanese, my son saying that he was eating the best pork katsu he had ever eaten was hurtful :) The spicy shoyu based ramen was very flavorful but the noodles were a bit gummy and stuck in a ball at the base of the bowl-but as the broth was delish I ate it anyway :) Very good and worth checking out, the manager was very kind and attentive. read more

I'd probably give Daikanyama about a 3.5 if I was allowed, but I'm going to round down. I'm a tough grader... This place is pretty, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the menu is extensive. We ordered maki for dinner, plus my usual tamago, which I use to judge the quality of my sushi restaurants, since it's fairly simple and I can get a good feel for the rice. The rolls were a lot of fun, and quite tasty. On the recommendation of the server, we had a Fuji Maki, which included tuna, apple, and some other stuff in a 'special sauce' (that seems to be some mayo based, maybe wasabi-laced thing) and another maki that had black marlin and spicy mayo. Both were satisfying. We felt compelled to try the deep-fried tuna/cheddar roll, which was so wrong that it was somehow right -- like a glorified grown-up fish stick. I also had a maki that included sweet potato tempura, eel, eel sauce, and avocado, with roe and sesame seeds on the outside, which I loved. The shiso roll was a little over-plum-sauced for our taste. The tamago, though, revealed that the rice wasn't quite up to par with what I would consider 'perfect' sushi rice, and the temp was a little off. Plus, the nori used to hold the sushi together was all jaggedy looking. Yes, it's a small thing, but part of the point of sushi presentation is that it's aesthetically pleasing, and the little details should matter at least a bit. So, 3 'special' sorts of rolls, the fish stick roll, the shiso (which was a small roll), and two pieces of tamago ran us $50 before tip, which felt a little high to me, for the quality we got. If it had been closer to $40, I'd probably give the place four stars for the quality/price ratio, but with the Lexington context, $50 isn't surprising. I'd go back for lunch specials, to experiment with maki that I can't find elsewhere, but I can't justify more than 3.5 stars for a place that has to rely on packed rolls with sauces rather than perfect rice and presentation, at least not for this price. read more

Excellent quality sushi, with commensurate price. Staff of friendly and accommodating. We did take-away and the packaging was top-notch, even included little soy sauce bowls to mix your wasabi in. Even though it's not on the menu they made futo maki for us. While I didn't eat in, the restaurant is very nice with a great chefs bar. read more

Let me give you my heartfelt WELCOME to Lexington! I don't know how long you've been here, but I am mighty glad you are! Just a sampling of their menu: -pumpkin maki -lobster tempura maki -baked lobster maki and it goes on and on and on... Prices are high for Lexington! But the combinations of ingredients and flavors rival any establishment in Boston. One gripe is the chirashi wasn't large enough for an entree - for 10-12 pieces of fish, it was closer to an appetizer - but everything was delicious. I recommend! read more

MY FAVORITE SUSHI RESTAURANT. Period. No, seriously. They have the best sushi! The owners are super nice...the whole staff very friendly! When you get sit down, they have a hot wash cloth for you to clean your hands. Their sushi menu is quite extensive and they are a little more expensive but you're honestly paying for quality of sushi. They always have the freshest food. I go here to "treat" myself ...because it's THAT good. Also great to go to to meet with friends etc. read more

I don't know if I am just spoiled from sushi restaurants on the west coast, but so far my experiences with sushi in MA have not come close to my expectations. The sushi was fine. Nothing great, but also not bad. I did, literally, laugh when they placed the sushi in front of us. I was shocked at how small the rolls were! You definitely don't get what you pay for. Again, the food itself was very mediocre and the prices seemed a little ridiculous for what you got. We had 3 rolls, paying about $70 and had to go to the grocery store after to get a "real" dinner for my fiance, who is on the slimmer side. Won't be going again. read more

Excellent food but not worth the high prices. Management is rude, requesting us to move along as the kitchen was closing. Looks like the staff are terrified of the owners. Will no longer go there, which is a pity since they do serve some good dishes. read more

The Mr., Lil One, and I checked out Daikanyama for the second time, on a Saturday afternoon, mainly to check out their lunch specials which they generously offer on Saturdays in addition to the weekdays! We both ordered the Daikanyama Special, which was basically like a very fancy bento box in terms of variety. According to the menu, the special changes daily, but it's possible that they keep the bento style and just change the components. The special that day included shrimp and vegetable tempura; a teriyaki mix of chicken, salmon, and shrimp; tuna and salmon sashimi; pickled vegetables; fruit; and a bowl of white rice. The meal also came with miso soup and salad. The miso soup and salad were very tasty and enjoyable. When our meals came out, we were stunned by the beautiful presentation! The photos don't do it justice. I have to admit that as I finished up the last few bites, I thought I needed to order a maki roll or something, but when I actually finished, I was comfortably full. I believe the establishment is Chinese-owned and operated, but everything still tasted authentic. The Mr. prefers tuna and I prefer salmon, so I suggested that he give me his salmon and I give him my tuna, but I decided to be adventurous and keep the tuna. The tuna quality was so good that I actually enjoyed it! The interior has a tranquil, modern, and serene feel to it that made the meal very enjoyable. We noticed during this visit that they expanded the interior, which definitely improved the space. The update really opened up the dining room and likely allowed for additional seating. We had the corner table by the window which gave us ample room to keep all of Lil One's gear. She even had some crawling room between the table and window when we finished our meal and were waiting for check. Great overall experience - already thinking of the next time we can return! read more

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I went with the plain-jane option (Chicken Teriyaki Entree) but it was delicious. Fair portions, and you get soup, salad, and rice with your meat and veggies. The service was very friendly and prompt. The manager even came by to ask me how I was doing. Very good place. Look forward to going back to try their sushi. read more

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. The setting here is beautiful....nice, light, airy feel as you walk in, and you are quickly greeted by a friendly face and seated. There is also a cool waterfall inside the glass near the front entrance that is neat and peaceful to look at. There is a small sushi bar (about 5 seats) plus a number of tables...set up mostly for two and a few tables of 6. Of course I'm sure you can ask them to push the tables together if you had a larger group or call ahead (I'm not sure if they take reservations or not. I've only gone with my fiance). Highlights of the experience: - The warm washcloth they give you to wipe your hands - The little chopstick rest and matching plates/soy sauce holder - Reasonable prices - Your water will ALWAYS be filled - Very very quick service (I've gotten served within 5 minutes or so for an order for two when it wasn't too busy) - Great sushi! Go here. You can usually find parking on the street (free after 6 pm) but there is also a parking lot behind the building. read more

SO, this place has good sushi and spicy chicken ramen soup but what it doesn't have is customer service or any ambiance. On a sale of 1 to 10 the customer service is a 1. I have been here more than a handful of times because I live and work in Lexington and every time I walk in hopeful I walk out disappointed. If you order ANYTHING from the menu they do not accommodate modification-ever. Secondly, they are cold, rude and unfriendly. The decor is also nicely done, but there is no atmosphere. You don't want to take children here and you certainly cant bring a loud group. It feels sterile and everyone is so quiet. This may be a place to go for a break up dinner so whoever is being dumped wont feel capable of shouting. Because there are limited Asian restaurants in Lexington they get a lot of business, but I am done. I found Dabin, over on Muzzey Street and its undiscovered and wonderful. Their Bim Bim Bam rocks! read more

I don't understand the 4* rating. Daikanyama would probably get 3* in the heart of Boston but in California, it would have gone out of business a long time ago. For $40 for two, this meal had very poor value given we left hungry. ATMOSPHERE - Plain Jane but perfectly fine. SERVICE - They're strangely eager to clear the table despite there still being food on the dishes. FOOD - The menu is overwhelming with pages that are redundant (lunch menu is listed twice in different places). I am always wary of places that try to accomplish too much...it only waters down the quality. Monkfish liver - This wasn't that fresh but the vinegar and soy sauce mixture was good. Spicy tuna and seaweed salad - This was an odd dish. The tuna was mixed with panko 50/50 so the tuna was completely lost in a sea of panko. The seaweed salad was perfect fine. Udon - I appreciated that the shrimp tempura was placed on the side hence preventing tempura sogginess. The texture of the udon did not have the right "elasticity." Just a word of warning that everyone who works in the restaurant is Chinese, not Japanese. Most Japanese restaurants in the Boston area are owned by Koreans with few being Japanese so this is not entirely surprising. However, this place is more Americanized than most. read more

My favorite sushi place in the area! And lucky for me, just down the street. The wait staff is attentive and friendly, plus the extensive and creative sushi menu makes me drool! Also accommodating - they can substitute soy wrappers for seaweed, or any other substitutions you need! My favorite is the caterpillar, the spicy yellowtail and the black forest (sweet potato, eel, avocado.... amazing!) I love this place! read more

We are frequent flyers at Daikanyama and consider it anytime we want to go out, stay local, and have a meal on the lighter side. The sushi is fresh, and the preparations are creative and tasty. I also agree with Yelp reviews saying that the portions are small and fully priced. Service also can be hit and miss. There is a small language barrier, which is understandable and not a problem, and the wait staff is occasionally inattentive. Again, we are satisfied customers and are positive about the restaurant, but, to be fair, I would give it 3.5 stars if I could. read more