Two of my kids thought this was the best restaurant of our weeklong trip. I thought it was good,…read morebut the sushi was pretty standard. Don't get me wrong - the quality was good. But didn't stand out. Nice dining room. Good drinks. Favorite part by far was the crispy rice appetizer.

I've loved this place for years and I still think it has some of the best sushi in the area. It's…read moreconsistently fresh, delicious, and reliable every single time. Today, for the first time, I ordered dessert, the Coppa Mascarpone, and it was so incredible I felt compelled to finally write a review. Honestly, it might be the best dessert I've had in Boston. Some of my favorite dishes are the edamame with garlic sauce (I would put that sauce on anything, it's that good), all of the sushi rolls, and I LOVE the dobin mushi soup, which is always comforting and flavorful. This place never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Chewy chicken and everything cold drinks are good Service is…read morevery slow The ambiance is decent Hair in good won't refund Automatic 18% gratuity added after without being told before so bs

First time here, and ready for dinner. The ambiance was okay, a little dark, fairly quiet. Not a…read morebad environment. A party was having a birthday party towards the back of the restaurant. It seemed like they were having a great time. I entered optimist and excited for the experience. However, our seating server didn't seem very friendly about seating us. Once seated we waited about 30 minutes for others (2 people) to be seated and our orders to be taken. Prior to this we were served our drinks and soup and salad. We received no water until we asked for some. However, the party next to us received water drinks and soup and salad promptly. We found this very interesting. Our chef ‍ is what saved this review from being a one. Our chef was great! Very engaging and attentive. Our server however never returned. Our chef removed our soup and salad bowls, which were then removed by the other parties server. Our food was good, and very filling. We had enough for leftovers. Our visit took an additional left turn when we received the bill. Our total was as expected, until we saw an additional 15% added to the bill by hand. We inquired what the fee was for. We were told it was because the bill was over $100 dollars, and was a tip for the chef. We asked to see this written on the menu. It could not be shown and was removed from our bill. We tipped our chef in cash, and left a small tip for the server. Our chef was the only person that thanked us for coming and wished us a good night. Upon leaving, I almost slipped down, due to the front entry floors being oily, which caused my canes to slip often. My party assisted me, to make sure I didn't fall. Unfortunately, I don't see a return visit, which is sad as it is close to my friend's home.

The love boat ($69) for 2 was EXCELLENT. We both left dinner completely stuffed to the brim, and I…read morewas thrilled with both the value and the quality of the meal. It comes with 2 bowls of miso soup, which were perfect on a cold winter night. The boat also includes a martini glass with seaweed salad, providing a refreshing, upscale palate cleanser when you need a moment's break from the fish. I was very impressed with the thick cuts for the sashimi, and the toppings on the nigiri also gave a tiny twist to the meal - while yuzu and jalapaeño are common pairings with raw fish, for example, the strawberry-on-salmon was a novel combo for me! The rolls also add appeal for any eating partners who enjoy their fish in another form. There isn't a lot of natural light/windows in the main seating area, so the lighting is dim and gives off an intimate ambiance that's perfect for a date night - no complaints about the service!

We have been twice with our son to this innovative restaurant. The food is delicious and clever…read more Today we had assorted sushi rolls all very tasty. For me highest point was the "dumplings" filled with crab and wrapped in tuna. All very original combinations. Ambience is lovely and relaxed. Service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommended if you are near Cambridge MA!

Easily five stars for me. This is still my reference point for mid-priced sushi (and some other…read moreJapanese items) in Boston. I've had somewhere in the range of eight types of maki rolls, six types of nigiri, three types of teriyaki, and pork katsu over the year. I've also tried a number of their appetizers as well as their miso soup. I don't think I have been disappointed in any of the items I have received. Their seafood is light and fresh. When they fry something, it is crisp and not overly oily. All of their flavors are balanced. They have their textures down. They just know how to make good food. Is it the same as some of the highest end sushi spots in Boston? No. But, it is lightyears ahead of something like sushi from a grocery store and many steps ahead of just about every mid-priced sushi restaurant I have tried in Boston proper. Give it a shot. Thanks, Irashai, for producing some great food over the years!

Was in Boston over the weekend visiting a friend who lives in Chinatown. I was really craving…read moresushi, so she brought me here. The restaurant is small but cute and fits a decent amount of tables. We started off with 3 hot green teas. Our server was very nice but forgot the third green tea, which was no problem since they were so incredibly hot, we had to wait at least 10 minutes to take a sip. However, they were delicious. The tea was so good that we all wanted to take them to go (sadly they did not have to-go cups). With it being such a cold day, I got the miso soup to start. It was a nice size portion and had so much flavor. One of my friends tried a few rolls, while my other friend and I shared the lunch size chicken teriyaki. I was taken back by how big the portion was and how tasty it was. The lunch portion came with rice, chicken teriyaki, dumplings, sushi, and a soup or salad, and the option to add an addition soup or salad for $0.50. We added the house salad, and wow! I am still thinking about how good the ginger dressing was. Highly recommend!

Hibachi Birthday Dinner for our friend @michelledubois473 with Friends and Family, we the Crab…read moreRangoons and Spring Rolls to start and they did not disappoint at all they were so good, for our Main Dish I got: Sea of Japan with Noodles, Steak, Lobster, and extra Vegetables. My Wife @websterbuffa88 got Teriyyaki Chicken with White Rice, we both loved our Meals, it's a great place to go to for Special Occasion, 10 out 10

Great food and very nice portions! The only thing I would recommend to customers is don't pour the…read moresauce onto the actual plate used to eat the meat with if planning to take it home after the meal as the tray will leak, just dip the meat in the sauce at the table! I love watching the chefs using the hibachi and how creative they are with performing different trivks like spinning the utintials and cracking the eggs during the preparation! Was not disappointed in the food at all yet don't remember the name of entree but it had scallops, fried rice, soup, shrimp and vegetables which were plentiful!

It looks like a hole in the wall, but inside it's all about the food. I took a flyer on this place…read moreand so glad that I did! It was great!

Amazing delicious sushi!! Honestly blown away, the rolls were super fresh and flavorful. Did not…read moreexpect this from a takeout we happened to get. Torched maki and spicy bad boy maki were phenomenal. Eel avocado and alaskan maki were solid staples. Cannot say much to the restaurant itself and service as we only had takeout, but I was thoroughly impressed by the special rolls.

Best place ever It's best hotpot in the town…read more Convenient parkung on the back Fresh food

An amazing new food adventure, Hot Pot. This spot in the center of Boston's Chinatown is a…read morebeautifully appointed establishment. Seating and decor were great. Service was nice, professional and fun. The lamb and chicken and veggies were fresh and the miso broth made everything taste delightful. Drinks were tasty.

PLASTIC WRAP IN THE FOOD. Got a rainbow roll and the crab was still in the plastic roll, wrapped in…read morethe roll, then cut. Tried to call the store multiple times and they did not answer! Not sure how this was missed... Update: whoever I spoke to was great and offered to compensate, however be cautious

I got the chicken bento w/ noodles and extra chicken. The chicken was so juicy, the noodles were…read moreextremely flavorful, and the fried dumplings were spectacular! The service was great and the people there were very friendly. The environment is comforting and nostalgic in a way. 10/10 would definitely go again and would recommend to others!