Sushi Yanagi is tucked into an older shopping center near the lake/pond area, which actually gave it a pretty cool local spot vibe. It was fairly busy for a Tuesday night, which was a good sign. The miso soup came out first and looked a little watery at first, but the flavor actually grew on me by the end and had a nice umami taste. The salad was simple but good, just a little heavy on the dressing. For the entree, I ordered the hibachi steak and chicken but ended up getting steak and shrimp instead. Honestly, the shrimp was really good, so it worked out fine. The steak was a little chewy/tough, but still decent overall. The vegetables and rice were pretty average. Best part of the meal by far was the tuna avocado roll. Big fresh pieces of tuna and avocado, simple and really well done for the price. Service was solid and pricing felt fair for the amount of food and protein you get. Overall, a solid local spot and I'd come back again. 4/5. read more

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It is a consistent experience across food and service. Quality of the sushi and dishes is consistent at a great value point. The service is fast and friendly. There is nothing fancy about the place, but it is super clean and comfortable. During this past visit, I had the spicy girl roll that had generous amounts of fish that was fresh. For sashimi you get three nicely, proportioned cuts of fish. The accompanying salads and soup and other things are always good. The service is just so efficient, which is highly appreciated. read more

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I read some good stuff about this place and they were right. Place is at a shopping mall with several other business with many customers but we had no problem finding parking. There were several people waiting to pick up deliveries so looks like a popular DoorDash/Uber Eats place. We were seated right away and our server took our drink order almost right away. They have many interesting rolls and we tried two from their specials menu - Ocean Roll and Royal King roll. I'd go back to this place for the ocean roll! Sashimi was fresh and very nice pieces. Mixed tempura was a good dish and their fried rice was tasty. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Enjoyable meal. I found my dinner choice after hemming and hawing on the reviews for several places in town. I sat comfortably at the bar and a view of the sushi being prepared from the front row. The place was busy with diners and I saw a lot of food delivery traffic, too. It's located on the corner of the back of a strip mall. There's a large lot for parking. A couple of other businesses were open at the same time and there was a fair amount of cars in the lot. I read through the names of the rolls as listed in the menu and as much as it hurt my heart, I ordered the Go Patriots roll (spicy tuna, avocado, and shrimp tempura), salmon nigiri, and toro nigiri. No surprise, the fatty tuna was like butter. read more

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I've been to Sushi Yanagi multiple times, and it's one of the better sushi spots in Chelmsford. My most recent visit was last night with one other person, and overall, it was a solid experience. We ordered the Yanagi Platter, and the sashimi was fresh and flavorful. The slices were a bit thinner compared to other places, but the quality was there. The nigiri was good too, though the rice should have been colder for the perfect bite. The Da Roll was well done--balanced flavors and nice presentation. We also tried the Shrimp Yaki Udon, which had excellent flavor, but there was too much liquid. It could've been seared a bit more for that wok-char texture. The biggest downside was the shrimp--they were cut in half and felt skimpy for a dish that costs nearly $20. For that price, I'd expect whole shrimp and at least double the portion. The miso soup and salad were standard--nothing special, but they do the job. The star of the night was the Royal King Roll, which is written on the chalkboard (not on the menu). This roll has been consistently great every time I've ordered it, and last night was no exception--highly recommend it if you see it on the board! As for atmosphere, the restaurant is small and not fancy, so if you're looking for a high-end vibe, this isn't it. But if you care about fresh sushi and creative rolls, Sushi Yanagi delivers read more

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Sushi is good. Very fresh! The staff are quick and friendly. One of our first stops for sushi

We've been here twice and everything has been outstanding! If you've never had yellowtail collar, it is a necessity to order it here. So delicious and a really great price in comparison to other restaurants. You can sit at the bar and watch several sushi chefs making amazing sushi. Do yourself a favor and stop by here! read more

I used to come here all the time for sushi and loved it! Brought my mom here yesterday on Christmas Day and had a lovely time. The service was so friendly and warm, the prices of everything are so reasonable as always, and the space is cozy and inviting. Thank you for a lovely Christmas evening! read more

This is my go to spot whenever I have a craving for sushi! I love getting the: -spicy crab crunch roll -shrimp tempura roll -salmon tempura roll -spicy tuna roll Food is always consistent and fresh read more

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Found this place while in Chelmsford for a Comedy Show. Located in a busy strip mall, there was ample parking. Walking in, you could see a lot of takeout orders leaving the place. Large bar and booths lining the sides, gave it a lounge feel. Was seated very quickly and drink orders were taken right away. Based on reviews, ordered the Royal King Roll and then spotted additional special rolls and elected to try the Ocean Roll as well. Completed the order with some Octopus Sushi and White Tuna and Salmon Sashimi. Also had mixed tempura with some fried rice, this came with miso soup and a salad. The tempura was nicely fried, more panko breading than I'm used to but gave it that nice crunch. The fried rice was also a bit crunchy, more of a Japanese style fried rice but it was seasoned very nicely. The Ocean roll had large pieces of fish and was absolutely great! The Royal King Roll wasn't anything special IMHO, and probably wouldn't order again. The sashimi was nice thick slices and tasted great. Octopus Sushi was also very good and tender, would order again. Tried the Mai Tai and although it was tasty, not particularly strong. Overall a good experience if you're in the area, can't say it would go down as a craveable place. Also higher priced than places near me. read more

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This is my boyfriend and I's go to sushi spot, we usually get takeout, but we've dined in once. I have no complaints of the service that was provided. There's one roll that I love, but I cant remember which one it is. I think it's the Crazy Tuna Roll. I typically prefer salmon, but the crunch adds a nice texture. read more

We took my niece and nephew here to celebrate my niece's honorary school award accomplishment -- super proud of her. My nephew wasn't as hungry so he chose to order Shrimp Tempura to munch on. My niece wanted a specialty roll similar to a California Roll but with crab wrapped around it, and our server made it happen. We ordered the Sushi & Sashimi Boat for Two which came with an assorted 10 pieces of chef's choice of sushi, 18 pieces of mixed sashimi , one crazy tuna roll, and one eel avocado roll. Everything was fresh and made to order, and I appreciated the mix of sashimi as it gave us a nice tasting of various types of fish. Love the sampling aspect from sushi boats! We also ordered three desserts to share, and one to take home to their mom. Everyone collectively agreed that all desserts ordered were really good. Ambiance, dining area, and server experience were all great. No complaints all around. Money well spent. Support local y'all! read more

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Good food as always. The vegetable tempura was delicious and flavorful but a little oily. Sweet potato roll was tasty and crunchy. The Godzilla roll is my husbands favorite and is a must order. Miso soup was okay. Hibachi side of garlic fried rice was so flavorful. Will definitely order again! read more

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Sushi is fresh and service is good. Usually can get seated quickly even during busy hours. Try the Dynamite Roll and sashimi. Large pieces.

The "Japanese" shrimp curry was both disgusting and not at all like the curry I had in Japan. Stick to the sushi, which is decent. Also, the lady told me my pickup order wasn't ready yet and assured me "2 more minutes." Well, 25 minutes later I didn't have my food and she realized it was sitting there the whole time. Then she goes "Well who did you talk to?" I talked to YOU! No apology. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Shrimp Curry (gross!!) - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Good dine-in sushi option for the area; no wait time on a random mid-week evening. Sushi boat for 2 was a good value read more

Sushi Yanagi - Sushi and Sashimi Boat for 2 - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Great location off the main stretch in Drum Hill. Greeting and service were on point....The family ownership also shows family pride as the place is spotless with a warm and comfortable ambience. I tried the mai tie which was well made. As an aside, I had an opportunity to watch the sushi chefs at work since I sitting at the bar and they were both skilled and passionate about presentation. I will be back soon to check out their handwork. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Thai curry scallops w/ white rice and Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Excellent cooked sushi options (shrimp tempura rolls). Strong drinks. I discovered this place when I lived in Lowell and unfortunately moved away, but I still make the one hour drive to come here! Best prices and best options in my opinion! read more

Sushi Yanagi - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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This has been my favorite sushi place for many years now. Great food, friendly staff, and great value.

Food was strong. I ordered takeout and it was ready on time. Staff checked me out right away. Looked like it would be nice to dine in as well. Maybe next time. read more

This place is saved on my favorites. Best sushi in town. Highly recommend. Service is five stars.

Halloween dragon roll is to die for!! Fast service, and good quality, is a nice spot for a weekday dinner. The ambiance is nice too.

Host saw us walking in and grabbed menus and took us to a table without stopping which is always appreciated. The servers were very attentive and patient as we took some time to decide. Rolls were great and they had a large selection to choose from. It's a nice comfy casual spot and prices were great compared to others in the area. We will definitely go back. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Spicy Girl Roll Special, Diamond Roll Special, Rainbow Naruto Roll - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Worst sushi I have ever had. The bar is a mess piled with to go containers. Too much rice on the sushi.

Not very satisfied with this place. My first and last visit here. It seems to be the place to go for the area but much better choices within a short driving range. The food was poor. Not sure what was in my main course but definitely chunks of bone and cartilage. Service was very weak also. Not to mention the place just did not feel clean. Very dark and dingy. It's clear that they make money there, but they should do some updates to make it more welcoming. read more

I've ordered takeout sushi both nigiri and maki and have never been disappointed. The sushi is a cut above the competitors.

Okay for starters, our waiter just kept taking everything off the table even before we finished. i was literally eating off a plate and she took it. Second, it all felt rushed, we werent given a full chance to check out the menu and decide what we wanted really. Also, why was i forced to tip? The service was terrible! On top of that, Chicken curry tasted like it was frozen then microwaved, I've never had chicken curry that was so soft and mushy and i don't mean in a good way. read more

This was a very good sushi restaurant. Fantastic ambiance, good service, and good prices. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Sushi Love Boat for Three - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Came in for lunch and the table behind me was FaceTiming someone the entire time I was eating. I said something to the waitstaff and they just laughed nervously but didn't do anything. After the person left while still on FaceTime with someone, the waitress came back over and nodded to me like that would make it better. I just can't believe they would allow someone to be so rude and obnoxious while other customers are eating lunch. read more

Authentic Japanese people. They are not Chinese like 98% of the sushi around Massachusetts. I love it . More fish than rice. It's gets expensive eating every day. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Salmon Avocado Roll & Tuna Lover Roll Special - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Excellent food. Always fresh and yummy. I order here about once a week at least. The restaurant itself is fine. I usually get delivery. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

I love Sushi Yanagi! A few months back, I was craving sushi, but since moving back to the area after many years, didn't have a favorite local spot lined up. I am glad to say that this is now it! They have great lunch specials--I always order the sashimi bento box with 6 pieces of sashimi, steamed rice, miso soup, a salad, and shumai/gyoza. I've also gotten the sashimi dinner and maki combination for dinner and they were both great. Customer service is great too, and I always look forward to when I pick up a meal from here. Already can't wait until next time! read more

In these northern parts away from the city, it's challenging to find a good Japanese spot that isn't a Chinese sports bar that happens to serve sushi. Sushi Yanagi for all I know could be just that since I've only came here for pickup so I'm not 100% sure, but their main focus is on Japanese cuisine and surprisingly, they do it well. Out of Control Roll- This is one of the chef's specialty rolls that consist of spicy salmon with avocado rolled up inside the seaweed and rice and on the exterior is tuna and yellowtail with tobiko and scallions on top. Fresh and delish. Dragon Roll- Inside the seaweed were shredded cucumbers and eel rolled up with rice and then topped with avocado, sprinkled with sesame seeds and lightly drizzled unagi sauce to finish it off. I wouldn't order this every time because it is very filling but it's not bad. Overall Service: The phone call for the order was clear, pickup time was accurate and the transaction handling was great. read more

Sushi Yanagi - Out of Control Roll & Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

This is usually my go-to spot for sushi! The makimono rolls are always incredible. The salmon and maki specials are such an amazing deal, and always good quality. I recently tried the New York Special roll. Honestly it was the best specialty roll I've had! Amazing flavor and texture. You guys are awesome. I'm always greeted with a smile and great service when I'm there, and it's a very nice atmosphere. Keep up the great work:) -Mike read more

Ever since they have opened, Sushi Yanagi has never failed me. Nothing much has changed since opening and I suggest them to any of my friends that want to try sushi. My go to rolls are the Godzilla and Chicken Tempura. The Chicken Tempura here is probably the only place I've ordered at that has it coming out still warm. I LOVE the sauce on the Godzilla roll and don't be surprised if I ever order 2/3 of these at once. Sushi Yanaga has other items besides sushi, but most of my sushi joints are MIA since COVID kicked in. Definitely coming back soon! read more

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Great Sushi ! One of the best place near me ! Good selection of different rolls and sushi!

Phenomenal Da Roll is a must have . Sooooooo delish. If it wasn't so far from me I would be there every week!! And do not miss out on the fried ice cream!!! read more

General Tso's Chicken was almost $20 but barely any chicken. It was mostly breading. Very disappointed. Katsu chicken and teriyaki salmon were good, though they forgot the sauce for the katsu. Learned our lesson: don't order general tso's chicken again. read more

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Since discovering this excellent sushi place I'd definitely recommend to someone looking for apps or sushi. While their tempura, sushi, hiroshi buns, fried rice, miso, salads, and little eats like that are fantastic I may have ordered the meals on bad days since the Katsu ton was over cooked as was the general tso's. While portion size for meals is generous: you can stretch to two meals out of it with extra rice, both were very dry. Overall, definitely have the sushi and little eats! Sushi and little eats are well worth the price. read more

Disclaimer: I visited the spot last Friday before the restaurant ban was in place. If you read this, plz stay safe during the pandemic and wash yo hands! I have been wanting to try this place for a while since I am a big sushi fan and it is pretty close to my place. It was hidden in a strip mall in Chelmsford, which was a little bit difficult to find, but there are plenty of parking spaces. Now, I am a firm believer in the value of the food according to price and convenience. The food can be the bomb.com, but if it took 2 hours to get there and costed a fortune, then the golden ratio of price-convenience-taste may not be on top of my scale. Fortunately, this place hits the top of that scale for me. The rice is a little soggy, and the fish is fresh all right (not the freshest, but again this is in Chelmsford), but the maki fillings were thick and the chef did not skim on the sashimi at all. Best of all, I felt full after eating my maki and sashimi entrees, all for less than $25! ($24.50 to be exact, with 50 cents to spare). Super fulfilling and satisfied with my sushi craving. In conclusion, a great deal in Chelmsford if you crave sushi and do not want to spend a fortune. And yes, if 50 Cents is ever in Chelsmford, I would recommend him this sushi joint read more

Sushi Yanagi - 3 Maki Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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