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    Gari

    3.4 (105 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Lady In Red Maki Paradise Maki
    Jeff K.

    Unfortunately didn't get a chance to eat in person, but we got it delivered and all of it was fantastic. I definitely would want to try more of the sushi as they really took it home, but the katsu is great also. My mother liked her ramen. I had (not in one sitting): Pork Katsu (great) Lobster wonton (good) Lady in red maki (must try) Paradise Maki (great!)

    it was okay, service was good, atmosphere was chill. I enjoyed the food... but i didn't feel great after it, overall not bad, but my stomach is regretting it.

    Rising Sun Maki, soft shell crab maki, Idaho maki
    Winter B.

    Gari is very reliable for good sushi. The online ordering is pretty efficient and is usually ready right away. The menu is vast and there are great appetizers and entrees. Every once and a while the sushi won't be as great but usually it's pretty consistent. It's not an upscale sushi restaurant but it does the trick. Would definitely recommend for a takeout option. Great local business!

    Mango shrimp maki Oyster katsu maki Idaho maki Eel avo maki
    Victoria C.

    This is a pretty solid spot to grab a bite of sushi. We ordered online and pick-up was easy since they have a small little takeout window to pass along your food. We ordered 4 different maki rolls including oyster katsu, idaho (sweet potato), eel avo, and mango shrimp. It was the first time I have had oyster in sushi form and it definitely was interesting taste and came with fish roe on top. The mango shrimp was refreshing since the mango was sweet and paired well with the shrimp. On Sundays they do maki madness where you can choose from a variety of 20 different maki rolls for each just $5.75, but you'll need to pay with cash to get the discount. The idaho and eel avo was pretty standard, so overall a good place to get your sushi fix!

    Chef special vegetarian roll ( Mango topped roll) & Celtic's roll. Both delicious!
    Bee B.

    Came here tonight with my husband and daughter. It was around 7pm and we had the restaurant to ourselves. Nice, clean place with a warm ambiance. Service was friendly and fast. The food was very reasonably priced and very tasty. Love all the vegetarian options too. We just moved to Needham this week and we already have a new go-to place! So happy we stopped in!

    Mango salmon roll
    Crystal Y.

    Love this place! Sunday's are 5.25 maki rolls (any type) but you have to pay in cash for that. Otherwise, it's regular price and they accept credit/debit. They have fisherman's platter (fried seafood), sushi, udon noodles, lots of good food! The price is pretty good and the sushi was great! Wasn't busy at all and the waitress was so nice!

    Sushi and sashimi plate (about $25)
    James M.

    Overall, a positive first experience. Service was excellent. We got a friendly greeting as soon as we walked in and were seated immediately. Even though we were a party of two, they gave us a table for four, and I always appreciate the extra space and distance from other patrons. Our waitress was very attentive and the food was served quickly. Granted it was a Wednesday night and they weren't very busy. The ambiance is modern and nice enough. The restaurant has a variety of tables and half-booth type seating as well as a bar. They have a full bar but limited beer selection. Just the usual Japanese brands, such as Sapporo, plus Sam Adams. The food was good but not amazing. The pork gyoza and chicken wings were very tasty as appetizers. The tempura udon has great tempura but the udon was just so-so. We ordered a sushi/sashimi combo plate and some of the fish, such as the salmon, was very fresh and delicious. Some of the other fish tasted a little dry and like it had been frozen for a while. I find this is pretty typical of suburban sushi restaurants, which don't sell enough of the less popular varieties to keep it super fresh. I will be back for sure, especially given the good service. I think the trick is to find the right dishes here. I will start with the gyoza and try some of their maki next time.

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    A solid, if rather generic sushi restaurant. Nice for one of the relatively few non-pizza delivery options in Needham.

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    Super nice staff and really good food! The three roll lunch special is SUCH a bargain!! I love the tempura shiitake roll.

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    Great food! good for takeout, but also nice to sit down! Maki madness is my family fav, and I love the sweet potato sushi.

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    Karma Asian Fusion

    Karma Asian Fusion

    3.4
    (71 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I visited to try for first time. Beautiful interior. No wifi…read moreaccessibility I was told. Disappointing Went for a weekday lunch. No lunch or daily specials? Disappointing Water was warm , no ice, disappointing Why not leave a fresh pitcher filtered ice water? Sitting area nice and comfortable Waitress very pleasant A lot of staff for few lunch visitors Ordered the boneless ribs and was told they were out? Why? Disappointing Then ordered the chicken wings and these were supposed to spicy but appeared was the salt and pepper version but excellent chicken wings and good quantity . I needed a dipping sauce and had to ask for. Ordered the family of three This dish had nice presentation with the fried noodle basket . It was difficult to eat the fried noodles? It all Came on a bed of lettuce ? Lose the lettuce. Make noodles softer to eat or provide a knife which I didn't have ? I wanted to cut my huge jumbo shrimp in pieces? Meat too. The shrimp were outstanding in size and freshness, meat velvet tender , only minimal scallop slices, The vegetables, chicken, shrimp, beef, was deceiving in this noodle basket as was alot of product in the basket. I thought food was excellent to very good but needed more brown sauce for the dish as brown sauce was addictive . I wanted bone in ribs on the menu. I ordered and wanted the boneless ribs and they were out? A prior diner's boneless rib pic is what drew me in to try this location in Wellesley . I'll revisit again was food was well Prepared .

    First time coming here, plenty of parking Wellesley can be…read moretuff to find parking Our server was excellent, very attentive The food was fresh and served fast

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    Hibachi ribeye beef
    Hibachi ribeye beef
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    Rice Burg

    Rice Burg

    4.0
    (70 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    RiceBurg Wellesley is a casual restaurant that combines Asian-inspired flavors with a burger…read moreconcept using rice buns instead of traditional bread. We walked into a bright, modern space with a straightforward setup that keeps the focus on the food. The interior is clean and functional, designed around counter service and quick turnover, and the energy stays casual and approachable throughout the meal. It feels like the kind of place where you can stop in for a quick meal without the formality of a sit-down restaurant, and the steady flow of customers reflects its popularity as a neighborhood spot for something different. The rice burgers are the main highlight. We ordered the chicken katsu rice burger and found the rice buns gave the burger a different texture, making it feel lighter than a traditional burger while still being filling. The rice held together well and provided a subtle nuttiness that complemented the crispy chicken and savory sauce. The sauces and toppings matched the rice base naturally, and the combination of textures, from the crispiness of the chicken to the softness of the rice buns, made each bite feel balanced and satisfying. The bowls are also a solid choice if you prefer something more traditional, with options like katsu and bulgogi-style flavors that offer the same Asian-inspired profile in a more familiar format. The katsu bowl came with a generous portion of crispy chicken over rice, topped with a rich sauce and fresh vegetables, and the bulgogi bowl offered a savory, slightly sweet flavor that held up well against the rice and vegetables. The fries and sides are another strong part of the menu. They have a more unique style compared to typical fast-food fries, with a light crispness and seasoning that made them stand out, and they paired well with the main dishes. The menu has enough variety that you can come back and try different items instead of feeling limited to just the rice burgers. Service was friendly, and the food came out efficiently, with the staff handling the steady flow during peak times without making the experience feel rushed. RiceBurg is a fun take on fusion comfort food. The rice burgers, creative flavors, and variety of options make it stand out from typical burger spots, offering a meal that feels familiar yet distinct, and a place worth visiting when you want something with a different twist.

    Great quality and creative options. Chicken katsu curry and scallion pancakes were fantastic.read more

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    Chicken Katsu Rice Burger, Salted Cream Black Tea (Medium)
    Chicken Katsu Rice Burger, Salted Cream Black Tea (Medium)
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    The Silk

    3.8
    (22 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Ordered takeout on a rainy day from The Silk and did not regret it. I got the chicken noodles…read more(street style), chicken manchurian, and cauliflower manchurian - fantastic food! I got everything mild with sauces on the side and that was definitely the way to go. The chicken manchurian is quite hot/spicy even at the mild level so I was glad about the mild selection.

    I had really been looking forward to trying this place and was finally able to on Valentines Day…read more The decoration was adorable and I'm pretty sure they were booked out for the evening. There was a great singer, pianist, and sax player to really set the mood. They were super fun, especially when a couple got engaged! To start, I got their ginger martini and while my friend went with a Do-er neat (not a whiskey drinker myself, lol). He tried to order 2 of their beers but they were out of both. My drink came after 15 mins and then we had to remind the waiter about his whiskey. That took another 10. We started with the chicken bao buns and the samosas. Both spectacular! My only complaint is the little size for the samosa size. For our mains we got the short rib and the white butter chicken. The butter chicken could've used a bit more chicken for the price and was frankly a bit tough. The sauce was great. The short rib was flavorful and packed the perfect punch. Dipping the garlic naan in both sauces was my fav part!! Overall an ok experience. I want to give the restaurant grace because it was very packed but service was poor. I think we had 4 different staff members help us total which probably led to lots of miscommunication.

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    Dining room, featuring a live jazz band
    Dining room, featuring a live jazz band
    Tomato Basil Bisque Soup
    Tomato Basil Bisque Soup
    Turmeric Tandoori Salmon

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    Too Hot

    Too Hot

    4.1
    (20 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    Two weekend visits to this relatively new subterranean Sichuan eatery in Harvard Square (Eliot…read moreStreet) with a very inviting interior and some VERY spicy dishes. -- Vegetarian Cold Noodle: Firm, peanut buttery, satisfying. Not spicy. Not too saucy, so you can "feel" the noodle, but I would have liked more vegetables. -- Yibin Fiery Noodles: Warm and similarly al dente, these were manageably spicy. Meat crumble, seeds or nuts, scallions, and heat. -- Red and Green Pepper Chicken: Batterless but crisp, tender, and not boneless. Relentlessly spicy from several heat sources and kaleidoscopically delicious. The closest comparison is dry hot chicken that also goes by a few other names, but this was better. Elite, and the best thing I ate in all of 2025, but sadly no longer on the menu. -- Stone Pot Tofu: Billed as Ma Po Tofu sizzling in a stone pot, but no sizzle and no stone pot. Identified as very spicy but minimally spicy and more numbing (more "ma" than "la"). I enjoyed the overall flavor (heavily seasoned) and the saltiness of the fermented black beans. Despite some of the menu discrepancies, this was a really good version for my tastes. Near-elite. -- Green Beans With Eggplant: Strong flavor, not too hot spicewise, but volcanically hot temperaturewise. Decent. -- Chicken and Clams: Black bean flavor, whole peppercorns, spicy but loaded with flavor beyond the spice. A deceptively huge and quite delicious. Elite. -- Beef Spring Rolls: Not my choice. Crisp, beefy, and chili sauce on the side added contrast. Solid, but boring, more typical of an Americanized offering, and a waste of an opportunity given Too Hot's killer menu. -- Pork Belly with Fermented Beans: Superb rendition, not drastically different from twice cooked pork, but much more flavor and giant pieces. Near-elite to Elite. -- Shrimp in Dry Hot Pot: Tons of dry rub spiciness, giant shrimp, chopped vegetables, and crinkle cut potatoes. Near-elite. -- Brussels Sprouts w/Shallots: More subtle flavors here but hardly bland. Fried shallots had sort of an onion ringy presence in miniature. Cooked just right. Outstanding overall experience, with the best dish on the first visit and almost all winners on the second. Kudos to the friendly and helpful service, including a server suggestion to switch an item after noticing we ordered two very similar items. Eager to return often and try even more of the menu.

    Pretty solid szechuan spot in Harvard Square! I made a reservation to ensure no wait time and at…read morethe time, I had to make it quite early so it seems like a popular spot. Interior felt very modern and sleek - it was a bit small as well so it was a little cramped between tables and walking areas. The menu had a good selection of szechuan fare and we ended up sharing some of their popular dishes. I enjoyed the large fish one which was a good size for a family. Everything tasted authentic, my only qualm was paying for rice - you can't not have rice and it seems ridiculous to pay $3 for one bowl. Overall, a solid restaurant and option for Chinese food in Harvard Square.

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    Area
    Chengdu mala chicken
    Chengdu mala chicken
    Too Hot

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