The food here is A Plus. Very tasty, done to my satisfaction HOWEVER my chef wasn't too nice. I came with a group of coworkers and I am the last person to pull the race card but he made my food grudgingly and gave me smaller portions than my other coworkers. They lost some cool points from me doing that... read more

The service is awful. I ordered take out, and the order was incorrect. I ordered the "Garlic Noodle" which is supposed to be noodles, veggies, shrimp, scallops, and salmon in a garlic sauce. I have an allergy, so I asked them to confirm this dish did not include my allergy. When I drove and picked up my order, I drove all the way home to discover they charged me $19 for PLAIN UDON NOODLES. No veggies, no seafood, no garlic sauce. I was shocked. I called the restaurant and informed them my order was incorrect. The person who placed my order said "oh yeah, I figured since you had an allergy I'd make it plain." I was so confused why this would be his action - and why I would be charged the full price for plain noodles. I asked them to remake my meal. I was driving back to pick up my new meal, and the manager called me back. He told me to get a new meal I needed to bring the old order back to them. I told him I was on my way already, and had left it at home, but the person who placed my order confirmed that he ordered me plain noodles. The manager said that if I did not bring the order back, so he could confirm the mistake, I would not be given a new order. I had to drive back home, BRING THE NOODLES, in order to fix their mistake. (Which caused me three trips of driving back and forth). They offered me a $3 voucher off my next purchase, only valid for 30 days. The fact I was given a meal I did not order, and charged full price of $19 for plain noodles is absolutely absurd. Then to be demanded to bring the incorrect order back, as if I lied to get a free meal - when the male confirmed he did place that order incorrectly - was disrespectful. Not to mention they kept the plain noodles, and I was interrogated by the manager. Never again. read more

Our go-to lunch spot for myself and my coworkers. We try going there at least a couple times per month. Eda Mame is in the same plaza as our office, the service is typically fast, the prices are decent, and the serving sizes seem appropriate for the price. Since this restaurant is in a plaza, parking spaces are plentiful (though I always just walk there from work so I don't move my car). I've never had a bad experience here, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a neat little sit down lunch place on the Newton/Watertown line. read more

If you want to wait for 1 hour for a chef to make semiedible hibachi this is your place. Enjoy!

Horrible service. The waitress Joey was extremely rude and inhospitable to my friends and I. Sushi and hibachi taste average but the service is not worth the trip. read more

We came to the restaurant and we were told it was buy one get one free now for Hibachi. We had 5 people the host told us the 6th one would be free.when the waitress came, we ordered 6 dishes and she was yelling, who is the sixth one, you can't order 6 of you only have 5 people....We were like, the host told us. Then she asked the host and the host came and apologized to us it. She said we only had 5 people and we could not order 6 dishes. This is bs.... I will never come back again... read more

We've only been here once, but we loved it. We had the low expectations one would have at a strip mall on the Watertown/Newton line, but there was plenty of parking, it was quite nice inside, the service was excellent, the prices were very reasonable, and the food was delicious. I had the Crazy Shrimp Roll and it was crazy good. My daughter had the Chicken Teriyaki lunch special and was pleased that it was not too sweet, and the portion was large for a lunch special. Since we had things to do later, we did not partake of the cocktails, but at $6.95 I'm coming back for a Pina Colada. Also, we have to try the hibachi table, the chef is quite entertaining. Definitely going back soon. read more

Decided to come here at 10 PM on a Friday (knowing they close at 11 PM) for a scorpion bowl. Walked in, and from that second, was rushed throughout our entire visit. The male waiter was not only rude, but incredibly demanding and unsanitary. He wiped his back sweat onto a towel, then proceeded to set up tableware at an adjacent table. This is nasty and I will never be back. read more

I work at a small business in the area,and also week we decided to order from here. The menu is HUGE and very well priced for the portions you get I was the only one that ordered the sushi lunch combo. I got 3 rolls and a big miso soup for $12. I ordered the Philly roll, spicy tuna roll and California roll. My coworkers went and picked our orders up. There were some mess ups on their items (missing rice on 2 plates) but my order came out fine and delicious. I also got a side of spicy mayo (they do charge extra for it) All my rolls were fit nicely in a plastic container and were presented well. Even mix of rice and fillings,and the rolls held up and were very yummy! My coworkers enjoyed their meals (even with the missing rice) but they all commented on my order,saying they should have got I what I did. It is a bit far from our work,but I do occasionally go to that area of town. I will definitely order from here again. read more

I was very hopeful about this place because I go to the gym in the same plaza and was hoping to have a convenient place to get takeout. I doubt I'll go back, though. I only got takeout, so I can't really comment on the dine-in experience. The Good: --Service: Everyone who helped me was very friendly and polite. I had a coupon and they took it gladly (unlike so many other places who scowl that you'd have the nerve to use a coupon they bothered to print). --Ambiance: I didn't eat in, but the place looks really nice. They decorated it well, and it would be pleasant to sit inside. --Parking: The parking lot is annoying, but there is always plenty of parking, so it's a rare place without a parking hassle. The Not Good: --Portions: I know lunch portions are smaller, but these portions are quite small. For $12 I got 7 shrimp? For $11 the chicken portion was also small. --Food: The shrimp was pretty good, but the chicken wasn't very good quality (most dark meat and bit greasy) and was far too salty. The tempura had no salt and was too greasy. The fried rice was mediocre (and it costs extra. I would have been a lot happier with a brown rice option even if it cost extra) Maybe it's better at dinner when the "show" part of a hibachi place makes it more fun. I'm not a sushi eater so I can't comment on that. read more

I will NEVER EVER go to this restaurant Again. Poor food，poor service. I don't know whether their ingredients are clean bc I felt very uncomfortable after that dinner. The food is nothing but salty. The chief is nice and funny but the food he made？Big NO！ read more

Went last night for a 4 person / 7PM reservation for Hibachi. They sat us and it seemed we had to wait for other diners to join the table - so they could start the meals all together. We sat for about 15 minutes before we were greeted at our table. The restaurant was very cold, we asked for the blower to be turned off - the only heat we got was from the grill fire which was about a 2-second blast of warmth. Everyone at our table put on their jackets, and I was so cold, I had to ear my winter hat throught out the whole dinner. They seemed to look our way a few times but did not do anythign about the heat - other tables had their jackets on too. As for the food - I am not eating rice, i ordered the shrimp and chicken hibachi, the shrimp was very good, the chicken was rather dry and flat, but ok. I asked for more veggies since I was ommitting the rice, the lady who took our order looked at me oddly and wrote something down ( needless to say when the veggies came out - i did not get extra and at that point I was not going to say anything) I am not sure if this is the way it works, but it seems that everythign comes out in steps, first the soup, moments later the salad, then the hibachi - but with that first you got the shrimp, once I ate all of that, the chicken was out on my plate, once that was gone, the veggies were put on my plate - I'd rather eat everything together and not step by step. The chef/ waitress also wrote down orders wrong so the other party had to wait for their Filet and Chicken to almost the end of the dinner as it took longer for it to cook. It's an easy place to go to after work or the gym but not my favorite - I do have to say I've been their for sushi although not top notch, it is good. 4 people eating - bill came to 107. 127 with tip,( no drinks except soda water) seem's just a tad pricey to me it woudl be OK if the atmosphere was a little better, there is no music, and the wait staff is not really friendly. If they had a little more going for them then the price would be suitable. this was my 5th time there. read more

Food is a definite 5 star. Especially for the price!! Spicy tuna was beyond fresh. Huge portion of edamame. Rainbow roll also great. Excellent service. Only complaint is atmosphere was a little diner like / fast food ish. Especially in the sushi only area. read more

I'll give the benefit of the doubt to the chef that it was his first time cooking. With that being said, the rice was completely over cooked and the vegetables were undercooked. I spoke with management who offered to re-cook the meal in the kitchen which we were happy about. When the dish arrived, the vegetables were even more under cooked than the first dish, the chicken was also undercooked and the rice was slightly better. When asking for the check the server forgot the first time, when we asked again it still took 10 minutes to get us the check. To top it all off, as the waitress was cleaning up the dishes from the guests next to us, she dumped someone's used glass of water onto the table to wipe it down. Will definitely not be going back. read more

Beware- worst customer service ever! We bought a groupon and came for dinner and they said they couldn't take it because their system was down. We then came back they wouldn't take it because it's for dinner only. When I explained that we came back because they wouldn't take it the first time because their system was down (their fault) they could not care less. The food isn't even that great. Go to Sakura in Waltham- so much better!!!! read more

The sushi is great, as are the appetizers. Delivery, however, can be spotty. We placed a delivery order at 6:15 on Thursday, and it didn't arrive until almost 7:45. read more

Came here for lunch at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, asked the Manager and waitress 4 times before we ordered if their buy one hibachi dinner get the second free was still active, they confirmed that as long as we order dinner they will honer the special. We ordered 6 dinners, and surprise we were charged full price. We paid the bill and asked to speak to the Manager, came denied he ever told us the the special will be honored and that it is only Monday thru Thursday. He kept asking which waitress told us the special will be honored, their was only one waitress at this particular time. Long story short the other Manager/Owner told us to "Fucking get out!" Wonderful customer service!!!! read more

Rating for home delivery. It was prompt, the delivery person was polite. Hot and cold food were delivered in separate bags. The food itself was much better than other sushi options around Waltham. read more

Went last night for the first time and it was great!! Used a groupon for 50% off. The food was really good and the servers were very attentive. read more

This place is great. The food is fresh and delicious. I stopped for a quick bite, And had a spicy salmon maki and miso soup. The restaurant is sparkly clean the staff is welcoming and friendly. I thought their prices are on the high side but overall a great experience. I will definitely come back. read more

We tried the hibachi with calamari/chicken which was nice and avocado maki roll. Would probably get the hibachi with non fried rice to lessen the salt load. Nice ambience. Modern very clean place. Lots of parking in this shared parking lot which is bonus. read more

We ate here tonight based on the good Yelp reviews, but were very unimpressed. (I gave it two stars instead of one because not everything that went wrong was the restaurant's fault) We walked in on a quiet night and were seated next to a family of six... making us the only people at the table not part of this family. Apparently two of them had shrimp allergies, and had previously asked the server not to cook shrimp on the same area where their food was being cooked. Basically, what this meant is that I didn't get half my meal until after everyone else had gotten to eat. (It apparently didn't occur to the restaurant to just move us to another table) Instead of the normal shrimp appetizer, we all got zucchini. We were not offered any alternative. Also... the cook got confused on the order. He thought the steak had been ordered by the gentleman from the family, and not by me- so he didn't ask me how I wanted my steak cooked. I finally had to tell him, but not until he'd already cooked it medium well, instead of medium rare. He also gave about half my steak to the family, leaving me with only three or four small pieces of the order I'd paid for and confirmed with the server TWICE. Basically, the food was meh, the operations were bad, and the service was terrible- the waitress never offered drink refills, and we sat with empty glasses for most of our meal. To add insult to injury, the family let their kids run all around the table and play on the floor near and under my chair and never apologized for or attempted to curtail the behavior. We spent $100 on dinner for two, and it wasn't even close to worth it. read more

Food deserves 4 stars but service is lacking. A good place to eat if you don't mind waiting. Hibachi dinner is the main attraction.

To be clear, I live in Watertown, and considering its location, I had narrow-mindedly considered it was going to greasy spoon/fast food take out place. NOT SO. This place is definitely a Friday night destination (once inside, at least). Just walking in for lunch takeout, I sensed a great/upscale ambience to it, all the way down to the three sharply dressed sushi chefs (white hats and all) behind the sushi counter. Therefore, when we initially looked at the menu and prices, the initial thought was, hmm, a little expensive. We ordered lunch take out: the sashimi and sushi combo, I had the shrimp/vegetable tempura bento box, and threw in the crazy shrimp roll lunch special as well. She automatically took 15% off the bill, without asking (there's a 15% coupon on the menu). We got it, and...wow. Incredibly high end ingredients, expertly put together, and FRESH. Miso was authentic miso, the shrimp and veg tempera were great, the rolls were fresh, the wasabi was fresh and knock-your-socks off, as was the pickled ginger. The crazy shrimp roll was a nice combo of flavors and textures. Considering the high level of quality for the price, we're definitely going back. read more

So, sushi is very hard to make well. Fresh and rolled to the proper tightness with just the right amount of sticky but not too sticky rice. Yes, I LOVE sushi! Edamame not only makes the best rolls outside of boston, but they are fresh, expertly rolled and served with a smile every time. The lunch specials are ridiculously cheap and great value for newton and Watertown alike. I have been here for lunch, dinner and take out and receive excellent service and quality of food every time. What a great addition to that otherwise boring and lackluster strip mall. read more

I have to admit I did not have high hopes. I mean, it is in the former Blockbuster next to a dental office in the Stop & Shop strip mall. But I had a Living Social deal, so my hubby and I tried it. We both got the Bento special for dinner, and mine had sushi and sashimi while he had the beef nagimaki and shrimp tempura. I always test a sushi place on the freshness of the salmon and was pleasantly surprised. It was fresh and soft, almost velvety, but the other fish (tuna, mackerel, etc) were a bit chewy, like they had been frozen and thawed. I thought we might go hungry, but the bento was pretty generous, with 5 pieces of nigiri, 10 pieces of sashimi (on the smaller side, not fillets like you get at New Ginza), and 6 California rolls, with "shumai" (more like fried fish balls), a huge mound of rice, and miso soup and salad. My husband's bento had these weird beef nagimaki which is like a roll, but with meat as the seaweed and scallions as the rice. I've never had nagimaki before. It's good if you like meat. He only got two skewers of shrimp tempura, but that's not completely unusual in a Bento. The other tempura consisted of broccoli, sweet potato, and taro. We were both stuffed at the end of the meal, and my husband can eat a whole pizza if he wanted. With the coupon, I thought it was very reasonable, and we had no problems with the service. Granted we ate at 5:30 pm on a Sunday night, but we were seated right away and the soup and salad came out almost immediately. Not sure I would pay full price or travel great distances to go here, but I will definitely return again to get my sushi fix. Go Watertown! read more

Our party had 3 adults and 4 children (ages 4,7,8,11) first they served the children spoiled orange juice.... then we ordered appetizers that were already included in the entree... they didn't say anything and just charged us extra as we stared at 14 plates of tempura .. at the end they charged a 18% gratuity for kids that didn't even eat: needless to say we got stuck w a huge bill and when questioned they just stared at us... the pl is ridiculous stay out of there! read more

The hibachi (my favorite!) is only sub-par here, I'm afraid. The fried rice is pretty good (not great), the veggies are missing some flavor, and last night the chef overcooked everyone's meat. The hibachi chef wasn't even that into what he was doing, which was a bit of a bummer. I've had hibachi here a couple other times, and it was a little better than last night -- but never delicious. They seem to do a good job with the sushi, though. read more

Perhaps the last reviewer experienced an off night, because not only was the fish super fresh, but we had two waiters checking up on us. Granted this was lunch and the restaurant was near-empty so that probably had something to do with it. First off, cocktails are mind-bogglingly inexpensive here. Naturally, my partner-in-crime and I were feeling a little pyro, so we went for the yummy flaming volcano. Probably better in the evening for many reasons, but mostly because we couldn't see the flame in such bright weather. The Sushi/Sashimi combo was an absolute steal. I'm beginning to like this phenomenon where I feel full after a sushi lunch without breaking the bank. Today, suburban sushi in a strip mall had a landslide victory. read more

Firstly, this is a review only for their Hibachi Dinner and not their Sushi. The Hibachi Dinner was a great experience, slightly expensive. The soup wasn't great;but the salad, grilled veggies, grilled chicken/shrimp and fried rice was really good. We had to wait for 10-15 mins for the Hibachi chef to come to our table. The chef was quite funny and my son found the whole experience really entertaining! :) read more

Food was good, ambience was nice. the show put on by the chef was fun. my cocktail was delicious but I expected it to come contained in a cute figurine or something (to add to the charm) but it came in a regular glass. overall great, saw kids cheering and laughing at the chef's skills, so great for families. read more

Surprisingly, this place was good! You would never guess it based on the location, but the inside of this restaurant is fun and trendy. A bit crowded on a Friday night, but good seating. It is nice to have hibachi in my neighborhood so I don't have to hike to Brookline. read more

My girlfriend and I were looking for sushi on this side of the city, tried a whole bunch of places, and were finally happy to give Edamame a try. It's location made me nervous, but the food quickly made me rethink any question. They serve delicious sushi at a reasonable price. read more

Basing this review off of take-out, but let's just say I'm excited to go here to sit and eat! The food arrived within the estimated time and there were no mistakes. I ordered a miso soup, edamame, spicy crunchy yellowtail and a shrimp tempura. The yellowtail was fresh and asking to add tobiko made it complete! I can't speak for the shrimp as that's for lunch for tomorrow, but the miso and edamame were nothing special- your standard. All in all I think I found my new go-to take out place since moving out of the city, and I'm excited to head to the restaurant for dinner with friends! Worth a try if you haven't tried it yet. read more

I've never done the hibachi, but we like the sushi. Lots of interesting rolls and everything has been fresh and tasty. We've also enjoyed the veggie and shrimp tempura. They often have good deals running, including Groupons. Don't let its strip mall location put you off - it's very nice inside with a full bar, comfy booths, etc. read more

Loved it! Great food - I had sushi and my husband had the Hibachi and a few rounds of drinks - we went Friday night and it was packed - the Hibachi chefs were very energetic and entertaining, sake shots flying all over the room - everyone left full, feeling good and the 15% grand opening discount was a nice touch - we'll be back, with friends and family. Highly recommend! I really hope they make it - they certainly are trying hard! read more

Exactly what we needed in the area. Not thrilled about its exact location. Had a great hibachi meal. Our chef was very accommodating and entertaining. Mai Tai drink was very good also. read more

We had a sushi dinner here. The restaurant is very pretty. However the service is just Okay! The waitress did ask us how we are doing, but the tone seemed a bit annoyed! And by the time of paying she kinda throw the tray on the table and was yawning while walking away! And for the sushi! On my.... It was like a 5 year old made it!! It was Extremely sloppy! All the maki rolls we ordered falls apart when picking up. Will not go back again! read more

Weekends are busy here so plan ahead if you're hungry. I like this place because it's so close to home. The sushi here is surprisingly really, really good. It's fresh and tasty. They have a lot of options for sushi as well, some a little pricey but it's definitely delicious. I have not experienced the hibachi grill yet however I have ordered off the hibachi menu. I've had better. I'll definitely be back for sushi though! read more

Best place ever , food is great , staff is The best .. Hidden gem that everyone should know about !