The most incredible Japanese restaurant I've ever been to…read more The food is superb. First quality. The service is kind, attentive, genuine. Although perfectly pleasant, physically it's clean and well cared for yet nothing to get excited about. But if you're seeking the best food and service in the Boston area please don't walk...Run...!

I liked to gate keep this place since it is so good! The sushi is always beyond fresh which is what…read moremakes me come back! It is very small in there but they make it work with the space they have. The sushi came out super fast and was extremely fresh. If you are looking for a local spot with really quality sushi, I would definitely stop by to dine in or take out!

Celebrated a dear friend's birthday here. Planned a little surprise for him for them to bring out a…read morebirthday dessert fruit tart that we had brought over earlier and they brought it out after we finished dinner and it all worked out well! We ordered a few each of the yakitori skewers - chicken thigh, breast, lamb chop, zucchini, eggplant. The hubs got the spicy salmon sushi, I got the veggie katsu curry and friend got the pork ramen bowl. Food was good, and service was good too! We sat by the cool art wall. Overall good experience here!

Yakitori liver (5) was lovely and creamy. Tori jiro roll…read more(24) was a little salty and not really very special -- could've been crispier. For the price, I'd skip this Curry ramen (16+4 for karaage) had great rich broth and generous noodles and toppings. The noodles weren't amazing, but it was quite filling for the price. This would be fine if you lived in the area, but not worth a special visit.

This place was very nice! Atmosphere was great, there was a jazz band when we went. I thought the…read moremusic was a bit loud and we had talk over the music. Service and food was very good! Evrything cam out fresh. The was cold and hot japanese tapas. Ka arage chicken, Yakitori, chicken thigh & breast, pork belly and picanha. Vegetable tempura. stiry fried chicken ramen and tonkatsu pork. Everything was delicious! Would go back and try other food! Price range $$-$$$

My husband & I first visited Hanami on NYE. There was live music, it was busy, but the service and…read morefood was amazing. We ordered apps, drinks, and sushi and for a busy night we never had to wait too long. They have booth seating, table seating, and bar seating! I recently ordered for takeout and it was ready for pickup quickly and absolutely delicious. Top quality!

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.

There aren't many places to get crispy rice around this area, but this is the place to go for it!…read morePrices are a bit steep compared to some sushi nearby, however the quality and menu options make it worth it in my opinion. This will remain my go-to takeout sushi spot!

It had a contemporary look with the sushi bar as I walked through the door. They gave a menu and…read moretook my order after I had a chance to look at the menu. I had the salmon poke bowl which was a combination of salmon, demon, seaweed and mango, all over a bed of rice. It was delicious! I can't wait to come back. !

Sushi is always fresh. Incredible value and made to order. We love combining this with a trip to…read morethe bakery next store (Little L). Service is quick, especially if you call ahead.

I do appreciate such a variety of seafood that doesn't require a trek to the nearest Hmart or into…read morethe city but the raw fish I got here was just okay. Definitely a lot fishier than the sashimi we usually pick up at Wegman's and the cuts were a little sloppy, with bones left in the salmon and very stringy and tough. I got: the salmon, tamago, scallops, imitation crab, yellowfish, and tuna. Everything totaled about $60. The scallops were my favorite, super fresh. The salmon was perhaps the worst offender in terms of very strong fishiness but nothing that a lot of soy sauce and chili crisp couldn't fix (that's another thing - condiments like soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger packets weren't included). As other reviewers have mentioned, you can also bring the cuts of fish to them to cut up into sushi or chirashi. The staff are very friendly. They also have other fixings to host a sushi night: noodles, rice, frozen cuts of fish, seaweed, as well as a small selection of mochi.

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.

I had a great time eating here! There was not really a line on a Wednesday evening and we got to…read moresit at the bar. They have little robots to serve you drinks! The sushi selection was pretty good and we didn't have to wait too long to have anything. You can also order things you really like from the tablet. Everything was really good, fresh, and they had some more unusual things like negitoro, uni, bluefin, scallops, etc. They had some unusual preparations of salmon and tuna as well! The miso cream cheese eel was a particular standout to us. I also really liked the tamago and the ikura. The rice was relatively small and there was more fish relative, which I quite liked. The charred mackerel and yellowtail sashimi stood out to me, also loved the American wagyu! I have never had warabimochi before, the toasted flavor and mochi texture was really good! I loved it! This restaurant is a fun experience and allows you to try a lot of different things. I felt like the price wasn't too unreasonable! With 15 plates you can also get some keychains/stickers.

Very sad to write this 2-star review. I've been wanting to visit for years. I remember the long…read morelines out of the door when it first opened. I finally got a chance to try this place, and got food poisoning after the meal. Both my friend and I got food poisoning. I didn't really like want to believe that I got food poisoning from here, but I looked up past reviews and it looks like I'm not alone. It's very strange because we came right at opening, so I don't think the sushi has been sitting out for too long? The price adds up quickly, but we can overlook that because of the experience. The service is friendly.

Amalia and her husbend who is the chef are amazing. They…read morefood is high end restaurant style but home made food. Love going here for dinner as well as just for drinks. Very cozy, clean and classy place in Watertown! Highly recommend. And when asked what is the name of the plants she told us the beautiful story of their life and gave us plenary ti take home for a good luck!

I could try to describe what this place was like, but you would just have to go and do it for…read moreyourself. Very unique atmosphere,food and cocktails. The hosts were so friendly truly a family run business. You really need to check this one out. It is a hidden gem! If I had to mention one dish, it was the best grilled octopus I've ever had. The preparation the smaller pieces more surface area for char and caramelization. It was perfection. I will definitely be returning.

Food (1.5/2): Unfortunately, since this was quite a while…read moreago, I had forgotten what I've ordered. One that I remember is the Wafu Steak. What I can remember is that all the food had great visual appeal. Additionally, the flavors from the main ingredient, sauce, and condiments were artfully balanced. I felt that none of the ingredients in the dishes I ordered were decorative. My only minor disappointment is the small portion (though I get that US portions are typically giant...). Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): Great service even if there was only 1-2 waiters. Wait-time is decent. Cleanliness is impeccable. One minor negative is the positioning of some of the table that sees the fan above them--the fan sits just below the light bulb and creates a "strobe-light" effect at night. This was incredibly disturbing for me and I had to face diagonally downwards most of the time to avoid the flickering at the top-corner of my eyes. Price (0.5/1): As much as I love what they've created, I just feel the price for the portion we receive is on the expensive side. Rounded to 4 because I love the place.

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!