Absolutely perfect. Homestyle beef noodle soup is one of…read morethe must order. I am a picky foodie and I can tell their marinated beef and soup base is one of the best I have ever had in Boston. Would absolutely revisit.

This is my second time here and I still love it. Will recommend to reserve a table if you have a…read moreparty of more than 2 as the space is limited. However, I haven't seen people wait too long. I love the options and sushi is very fresh. The ramen is also delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. The sake selection is great and the price is affordable. I highly recommend to come back to this place if you want an affordable yet quality sushi experience.

Yum!!! Such a gem and I wish we found it sooner! The sushi…read morewas soo fresh and yummy. The value was really great for what you got. I usually leave a sushi dinner feeling hungry for more but I was full & happy. What a treat :) We were seated at the bar and would have preferred to sit at a table but maybe we just should speak up next time. Either way, it was so good and I'm thankful for a very nice dinner.

Has been my go to takeout spot for years, and a great value. They really fill up each roll. I asked…read morefor tobiko added on and they actually put it inside the roll which was a nice touch. Small place but we called ahead for party of 5 and they were able to get us in for 6:30 on a Saturday. Love that you can see the chefs!

First time here and it was great! We did the AYCE all-you-can-eat on a Monday (they only do it…read moreMonday and Tuesdays) - got there around 7:30p and even though it was very full, we got seated quickly with a table for 3. It's $50 for the regular AYCE or $80 for the Premium AYCE. We opted for the former, and it was plenty great. We have done lots of AYCE sushi and I will say this is the BEST of them - I think it's because it's the same grade sushi as they would normally do Ala carte on other nights. The $50 menu had plenty of sashimi and regular nigiri (sushi with rice) options and some Thai too. We had mostly the sashimi Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Octopus, a few rolls, some edamame, gyoza, shumai. My favorites were the salmon, as the cuts were large, thick and amazing silky, and the gyoza, as it was perfectly crispy. The Pad Thai was bit way too sweet for my taste - a skip for me next time. The decor is very nice - reminded me of a dive Tokyo bar. Service was quick and very attentive. We will be back!

Have been hearing about their Mon & Tue AYCE, so went on to try it a month or so ago. With what…read moreseems to be a recent price increase, now $50++ allows access to a good variety of sushi/sashimi, on top of apps, ramen, poke bowls, and cooked rice/noodle dishes. Whereas $80++ offers diners a set of amount of uni, plus unlimited amount of everything else, wagyu included. Sounds like a good deal, especially when one can eat a lot. Even as we are no longer Team Eat Till You Burst, we went for the premium, mainly for the nicer cuts such as toro and wagyu, and because uni!! Jumping in shortly after 5pm, we were promptly seated, marked a bunch of stuff on paper, and soon after submission, we got food brought to our table. It was a decent meal overall, so why 3 stars? Let's recap. Menu variety is fantastic, though of course we didn't get "one of everything", coz that's simply impossible. While the premium did cover a lot of grounds, it would have been nice if they also included anago (sea eel) which is currently only available on the a la cart menu, and maybe even offer couple lesser-known items such as monk fish liver app, sea grapes, off-the-beaten-path fish cuts, what have you. Would be happy even if we only get an allotment of those like we do with the uni. Now, service - great overall. Servers circulated around and were alert of customers' needs. Approached at appropriate times to take our order sheets, refill water, provide new order sheets, and ask if we wanted more food. So kudos on that. Their denotation of serving "regular portion" of cooked food had us hesitant in ordering, since we didn't want to be wasteful (or use our limited stomach space for dishes we can easily get elsewhere). But from other tables' orders as well as the one noodle dish that we ended up getting, it seems that the portion size was what I would like to see at AYCE places -- about 50-60% of regular Asian dish size, where 3-4 people can each have a couple bites "just to try". However, to think if that is what they call "regular portion", then it is definitely "Brookline pricing" on a la carte, which I would not recommend one to do such things on these items. Food is fantastic in general; we got a variety of stuff, and everything was really of top quality and taste. The meal would have been a "highly recommended" if they didn't serve the uni that we got. Out of the 12 pcs of uni sushi, all of them were... while not "foul" to a point where one cannot safely consume, they were definitely more sub-par than "ok but not great". Colors aside (which I understand there can be a range depending on origins and such), the uni was a "splat" of yellow stuff on rice, without distinct shape of the flesh. On top of the fishy smell (I'm talking about slightly ammonia-ish), the presentation and taste-texture upon them hitting our tongues... really left the ENTIRE room to be desired. In retrospect, we should have sent them back even if they weren't going to replace them. But instead, we stupidly forced ourselves to shove them all down in cowardly silence, then ordered another round of wagyu just to make us feel a little better about it. Yes, we weren't smart as customers. But if the restaurant is going to charge $100++ per person (after tax and tip), someone from the kitchen should have known better than pushing this thing out for customers to deal with. In their defense, yes, the uni itself was still "edible" in a sense that it didn't make us sick, but I'd maintain that better judgment should have been made. Once the shell was cracked open and you see this pale-gray yellow mush, it should have been decided that it is better repurposed, than be served straight to your customers as your star/featured product. As seen in other diners' experiences, it could just have been a one-off mishap, so I'm not knocking them entirely. But I do hope the restaurant would improve on their QC accordingly. It was such a disappointing low point in an otherwise wonderful meal.

Came for lunch Sunday and there's 2 other groups eating already. I got the chefs 6 rolls and my bf…read moregot 5rolls+ wagyu. I really enjoyed mine, uni, salmon ikura, snow crab, eel avocado, toro, wagyu cucumber. Was honestly surprised how the wagyu cucumber came out, meat was grilled that looked like scrap pieces. Still had a good flavor but I didn't get much meat. The Wagyu my bf ordered individually were much better and as expected. Overall I thought it was good value for the price and is tasty! The chef also gave us a complimentary bite of the crunchy garlic hamachi. It was delicious and I would order next time!

Lab 13 Handroll Bar feels built around a single idea: serving hand rolls at the exact moment they…read moreare meant to be eaten. The restaurant is small, intimate, and centered entirely around counter seating, creating an experience where guests sit directly across from the chefs as each roll is prepared and handed over one by one. There is a minimalist quality to the space that keeps the focus on the food, while the compact layout gives it an atmosphere that feels more like a traditional sushi bar than a typical Boston restaurant. We ordered takeout for this visit, which is also an option, and the build your own format gives you flexibility to customize your order while still providing a decent amount of meat per roll. The hand rolls are naturally the main attraction, with an emphasis on fresh fish, balanced rice, and crisp nori served immediately after assembly. Hamachi, bluefin toro, spicy yellowtail, snow crab, bay scallop, and eel are among the offerings, each highlighting the quality of the seafood without relying on excessive sauces or toppings. The bluefin toro roll is especially memorable for its rich texture, while the hamachi showcases the clean flavors that define much of the menu. For those looking beyond the traditional selections, specialty rolls and premium additions such as A5 wagyu provide a more indulgent side of the experience. The set menus are particularly appealing, offering a chance to sample a range of rolls while showcasing the variety of fish and textures that make hand roll focused dining so enjoyable. That said, not everything landed equally. We did not enjoy the scallops, which lacked flavor and felt rubbery in texture. The salmon also stood out as unremarkable, essentially just chunks of salmon sashimi without the thoughtful preparation or seasoning that made the other rolls memorable. For a restaurant built around fresh ingredients and precise execution, those two items fell short of the standard set by the toro and hamachi. What makes Lab 13 stand out is how focused it remains on doing one thing exceptionally well. Rather than offering an expansive sushi menu, the restaurant embraces the hand roll format and builds the entire experience around freshness, timing, and simplicity. When it hits the right notes, which it does more often than not, it delivers the kind of meal that reminds you why this format works so well in the first place.

The diningroom was. Right with front windows. The entry at was broken off from the main dining…read moreroom. It reminded me of Japan with wall escentuated by wooden strips. They have banners with Japanese symbols adjacent to the sushi bar. I had the udon with mixed vegetables and chicken. Yum. I wish I had more of it. I like to try some of the other items on the menu so I will have to return.

High quality sushi spot serving great fish in a welcoming setting…read more Foods: I've ordered pick up a number of times and the Sushi for 2 Combo has been such a treat and consistently good. All of the rolls and nigiri are prepared very well and the unique fish flavors really come through. Service: The front of house is always super pleasant and the speed of the kitchen staff astound me. I ordered pickup around early dinner and they had my order ready in almost 10 minutes. Not only was the dining area filled seated there were piles of pickup orders beside mine. Atmosphere: The interior is super clean with pleasant light wood furnishing and the chefs station could be watched from all tables.

Went to Yamato on Wednesday for lunch. The restaurant was not crowded at all…read more My husband and I had the all-you-can-eat option I had looked at the menu online and brought a list with me of everything we wanted to order. You can order either from a paper menu that you can mark the choices you want and how many of each or you can use their tablet. We ordered the following menu items, including spring roll, tempura, pork gyoza, fried shumai, yakitori chicken, miso soup, and cold noodle The food came out of the kitchen shortly and everything was delicious The next order was chicken teriyaki, beef yaki udon and beef fried rice. My husband had sushi and it was fresh and beautiful There were a few items on menu that are only available at dinner The service was wonderful.

This is one of the best dinners I've had in a while,…read more We were welcomed with wonderfully calm service, the food was the perfect amount for two people and I can't say enough how nice it was to enjoy the complete experience in person The value is also perfect, you leave feeling like you got more than what you paid for... Excited to come back!

I've been to Genki Ya a few times, and it's one of my favorite sushi places in Brookline. The fish…read morealways tastes fresh, and I've never had a bad meal there. I usually try a different roll when I go, and everything I've had has been really good. The restaurant is clean and relaxing, and the staff have always been friendly whenever I've visited. I also like that the menu has a lot of options, whether you're really into sushi or just looking for something simple, you'll find something. I've ordered both takeout and eaten in the restaurant, and the quality has been consistent every time. There are a lot of sushi spots around Boston, but Genki Ya is one that I keep coming back to. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the Brookline area.

I have been a die hard fan for several years now and order from here at least twice a month. But,…read morethere have been a few instances that are getting hard to look past. I ordered from there last night and ended up having some leftovers, pulled it out of the fridge to see GREY tuna (see below). I regularly cook sushi and work with raw tuna myself and not once has this happened. I did also have an incident a few months ago where there were small bits of hair in my roll. It's so sad because I genuinely love it here and it's so close to me but I can't bring myself to keep testing faith if they're keeping their quality so low.

Surprisingly good time. The history: Had stopped into…read morelocal bar where I couldn't get a table or a beer. Walked out in the snow just up the street to Fins. Had never been there but I went in and the place was half empty. There were Uber Eats people at front desk waiting. A young man, clearly overwhelmed asked if I wanted a table. I said ok. Waiting for two friends. I had a soft drink. They were very short staffed. The young man had a good attitude and was reason I stayed. Once my friends got there we quickly put in a sushi order. We were in a rush to go to sporting event. It was still hectic but we had a couple drinks and relaxed a little when food came out. Honestly we were happy. It was good, clean, very fresh and frankly a surprise. I will go back again. I would recommend this place if you're up around chestnut hill. Good quality food, nice drinks, efficient staff. We had a good time.

Ordered take out from here she got the sushi and sashimi combo. It was fresh and a great portion,…read morewill definitely eat again. The sashimi especially was delicious! Tofu agedashi had a less than flavorful sauce but other than that it was good.