I have been here twice! Uni is the best Japanese dining experience we have ever had. Everything is excellent, the food, the service, just everything, including the ambiance. I was just at another sushi restaurant, and realized exactly how great Uni is! read more

UNI - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A fun and creative spot with some real highlights -- just a few things holding it back from being a go-to. This fusion restaurant is clearly doing something interesting in the kitchen, and it shows. The standout of our meal was the chow foon with mushrooms: a beautifully imaginative take on a classic Cantonese dish that struck the perfect balance between familiar and inventive. That dish alone is worth the visit. The menu is full of intriguing options, and the quality of the food is genuinely good -- you can tell care goes into what's being prepared. The prices are on the steeper side and portions are a bit small, so just come knowing it's more of a tasting experience than a filling night out. On the service side, our waiter was attentive for the most part, but overlooked my friend who isn't a big raw fish eater. The location is great - just a short walk from Newbury street. I would recommend taking public transportation as parking may be tough. read more

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Stayed at the Eliot Hotel. Unis was very convenient. Went there our second night in town because of a sign advertising $1 oysters from 5-6. We arrived at 5 and was told restaurant does not open until 5:30. When I showed employee the sign she had us wait while she asked. We sat at the bar on our own ten minutes later, after not wishing to wait any longer. The employee never did return to us. Service at the bar was friendly. We ordered 2 dozen raw oysters which arrived in 30 minutes Not enough time to order any more, but we each had one drink before leaving We made arrangements to go back for oysters the next night at 5 and were directly seated. We ordered 4 dozen oysters for 3 of us. After waiting 20 minutes the server said they only had 48 oysters in the restaurant and that we were only able to get 2 dozen because they wanted to save the rest for other customers. Thought this was odd, there was no signage limiting the ordering of oysters anywhere. At 5:45 a 3rd dozen were brought over to us without us asking. I must have made a nasty comment, because ultimately we were not charged for any of the oysters after we ordered a full meal. We found the staff very friendly, but very I unknowledgeable about anything. The food was adequate at best. Also odd when we tried to make a 6:00 dining reservation that second night and we were told nothing was available. After we had the oysters we stayed for dinner and we noticed most table were empty. We could only conclude that reservations were not accepted because they could only handle a few customers at one time. We Would Not Recommend This Restaurant read more

Food quality and taste is amazing, drinks are good, service and staff and friendly and very attentive. Ambiance is what you'd expect of a nice upscale sushi restaurant. You can tell they take what they do very seriously and operate in a very professional manner. I did the tasting menu and the only downside is the meal will set you back quite a bit, but you knew that. I would come back when the bank permits it. read more

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Don't bother driving here, it's the Back Bay. Inside is exactly the dark and trendy. The service was friendly but honestly a bit loose for the price point. Our server greeted us fast but he lacked that confident polish you usually see at high end spots. We were not initially sure if he was our waiter or just dropping off water. The staff dress code is also super casual and that made it hard to distinguish employees from customers. The sushi itself is fantastic though we had one weird miss with the kitchen apps. Skip the Omakase. The pricing is outrageous for Boston. Just order a la carte. What we ordered: * Massaman Brussels Sprouts (5/10): A total disappointment. They had peanuts, fried shallot, and basil but zero seasoning. They must have forgotten to salt the dish entirely. Once I added my own salt it was good but I should not have to do that here. * Spicy Negihama (9/10): Delicious roll. Highly recommend. * Foie Gras Nigiri (9/10): The chocolate pairing with the buttery foie gras is wild. I usually find foie gras overwhelming but this portion was perfect. * Akami Nigiri (9/10): A perfect bite with the tuna and mushroom. * Hamachi Nigiri (10/10): Just flawless. * Madai Nigiri (9/10): Fresh and clean. * Beef Ribs (9/10): Tender and rich. * Chow Fun Noodles (10/10): Surprisingly one of the best things on the table. The Bathroom Situation: You have to leave the restaurant and walk into the connected hotel lobby to find the facilities. I had to ask the front desk for directions because it is down in the basement. It is a shared bathroom but it has one stall with a full length door for privacy and was very clean. read more

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I went to UNI with two of my roommates as it is part of the chase sapphire reserve exclusive tables and I never been before. The interior is dark but well lit with candles, and not too noisy which was nice during conversation. The wait staff was super friendly and accommodating, giving excellent recommendations and letting us know how many pieces are in each dish since there were three of us. For food, the best thing was the duck confit gyoza and the crab fried rice. I personally love duck and gyoza so combining was amazing, and i never had dill in fried rice before but it paired so well together. The brussels and pork ribs were also really good, the brussels came with peanuts and the pork was fall off the bone. The chow fun was alright, it did have a nice crispy crunch on some parts but it was overly salted. The dumplings and both the sushi rolls were super mid. It wasn't bad at all but it wasn't good. Personally, I do not think any of these foods are worth the price point (which is why the three stars). The bill before tip was $200. Although the ambience and the waitstaff were super friendly, I don't think I would come here again because of the price point. read more

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Been waiting a while since I wasn't sure how I wanted to phrase my review, but alas here it goes. Overall, we had service that was not congruent with the level of service we received. The tables felt like they were crammed together, and both we and the servers had trouble reaching our table without needing to ask guests at tables next to us to scoot in so there would be a path. The lighting is also dark, so easy to trip in such close quarters. We ordered an assortment of items off the menu right from the beginning (we were hungry!) and the order in which they came out didn't make much sense. Our food came out in essentially two big batches and even then we had to remind our server about one of our appetizers that we ended up getting it as our last dish (duck confit gyoza). We were repeatedly told by the servers that the kitchen was "backed up with a lot of orders", yet we kept seeing tables around us who were seated after we ordered receive their food before we did. In terms of food, we ordered *Appetizers - wagyu beef dumplings - fried chicken bao bun - duck confit gyoza - island creek oysters - UNI spoon *Makimono - spicy negihama - salmon & avocado Overall the food was above average and kind of what we expected for this price point, but the service left a bitter taste in our mouth. We ordered lightly to leave space to order more, but when there was about 30 minutes between our appetizers and makimono arriving as well as the duck confit gyoza that was repeatedly forgotten until the end, the distaste filled our stomachs and we left to eat food at an establishment that would treat us better. I would take my business elsewhere. read more

I expected this restaurant to be good, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed everything. It seems like there are two parts to this restaurant - a very intimate area and a more vibrant area. We were seated at a communal high top which could be tight if there are a lot of people, but luckily that wasn't the case. As for the food, everything we ordered was delicious. We ordered the masaman brussels sprouts which was a nice twist of Thai flavor that wasn't overwhelming and had a nice crisp. The beef dumplings were filling as was the chicken bao bun. We also ordered the wagyu steak which was tender and we were able to cook ourselves to our liking liking. While small/pricey, it was worth it. The chow fun noodles were the star of the show as they were slightly thick and crispy on the outside and edges but still had a soft middle - I've never had noodles this way and it was such a unique twist. We also ordered spicy tuna, spicy negihama, kinmedai nigiri, isaki nigiri, and sake sashimi. Everything was fresh and delicious, and our waiter helped make recommendations for fish we hadnt tried before and he did not disappoint. To close out our meal we had the croissant bread pudding which was decadent and rich without feeling overbearing. The best part of all this food was that since it felt fresh and these were small portions, we left the restaurant feeling satisfied without being overtly stuffed. Our waiter was helpful in suggesting the number of dishes so we'd feel satisfied and not hungry while also recommending great dishes to us. read more

Great: Madam sea bream - savory Cherry blossom trout - savory torched Fatty tuna - foam on top was very acidic would've preferred without Spicy Tuna and foie gras - incredible Hamachi belly - fatty taste Isaki - strong wasabi kick, spicy miso strong Did not like: Bay scallops - acidic Scorpionfish - chewy, no taste eat the sauce 2 of the drinks were great. 3rd (not pictured) was too acidic but can't remember the name. Wagyu beef dumplings topped with pecorino cheese which was unique but was underwhelming compared the the rest. Loved sitting at the bar and having a leisurely dinner. The high top tables do cram several parties into one table so probably not the best. read more

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this place is absolutely charming, and the service is truly exceptional. the food is high quality, though as expected for fine dining, it is definitely a splurge. while most of the nigiri was excellent, a few pieces were just okay read more

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Food was so amazing. Service was fantastic. Nice place Highly recommended. Chicken boa was really nice. read more

UNI - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Indeed nice presentation for every dish, fresh ingredients, quality sushi but the dishes are all very small, no larger than 2 onces even for the cooked ones, and it's $23 for a small bowl of noodles. Way overpriced. read more

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There is a disconnect between the food and service and the price. This is not Uni of 10 years ago and there are many other sushi options at the same level or better for less $$$ read more

Very good sushi. Everything was very fresh and creatively put together. The ribs were awesome. The dumplings were delicious. read more

UNI - Noodles (had a nice crisp to them) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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For the high price, definitely a disappointment. The sushi and sashimi were decent but nothing special and the brussel sprouts were bitter and the chow fun noodles overly salty and oily. Not memorable in any way and on a Wed night, it was pretty empty. Glasses of wine at $20 a pop, it is easy to spend a lot of money and not get much out of it. Plenty of other places to go to in Back Bay, so would recommend spending your money elsewhere. read more

I came on a Sunday night. I ordered the tasting menu and some other items, like Brussels sprouts, crab rice, grilled octopus etc. My bill was 400+ for 3 people. The food is very "fused" together. I cannot taste how fresh the food was. It was either too salty, too sour, or too sweet. Their sauces are very strong even though they only put a little bit on it. I am sorry but at this price, I would go somewhere else. For example, the Thai Brussels sprouts has so much sauce on it (I think it's curry) that I cannot taste the vegetable itself. The foie gras (raspberry sauce??) was so sour that it just took out the foie gras taste... Some good memorable dishes is the squid ink lo mein, and the prime New York strip. Also, the towels to clean your hands before you eat was cool.... Otherwise, not somewhere I would recommend to others. read more

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UNI was one of the best food experiences I've had in Boston! We shared a bunch of different dishes, which is definitely the way to go if you're having dinner here. Everything we got was so fresh and unique tasting. I loved that their drinks had such fun names and they even had mocktails on the menu. The place has a really cool vibe and a great bar area if you're stopping by. All our dishes came out super fast so we weren't ever waiting too long. Our bartender was also so friendly and fun! Can't wait to be back here! read more

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It was obviously great food (though not sure I can say that chocolate on sushi is my favorite despite its ingenuity) but I couldn't deal with the condescending white waiter who rushed us, mansplained sushi and madai to an Asian party who yes knows what madai is, and then told us the wrong information (number of pieces per order) about multiple dishes (namely the Toro and Uni spoons which were some of the most coveted fish on the menu) that if we hadn't had the foresight to clarify, we would have gotten ripped off for no reason. I'm not sure if this was done on purpose. Maybe he was just confused? Also constantly interrupting our conversations at the table abruptly. Once or twice fine. 8 times is an issue. Not impressed. read more

I read all the negative reviews ahead of time, and I thought folks were just being hypercritical. Sadly, they weren't. The restaurant was super cramped, the hotel was actually quite run down (literal trash lining the hallways, and huge orange extension cords coursing all over the dining room), the portions were small, and the dishes overall lackluster (both in terms of flavor and quality of ingredients). We spent $455 for dinner and two drinks, split among two people. For that price, there are way, way better options. read more

Wow! We had an amazing time eating at Uni! This place definitely deserves a visit (or multiple) because their food is some of the best I've tried in the area. First, it seems that you will definitely need a reservation as the restaurant quickly filled up as soon as they opened around 5:30PM. The restaurant itself felt moody but open to chatter, with somewhat loud music playing and everyone talking. Our server and all the staff we encountered were so friendly and accommodating, checking on us just the right amount of times to ensure our experience was going well. The staff also all knew each dish and explained to us their ingredients in detail. Overall, our experience was amazing and we felt very well taken care of by the attentive staff. Their food was on another level, and I easily found something to love in every dish we tried! Even their seemingly simplest dishes had a burst of flavor like the Caesar salad, eggplant, and crab fried rice. I especially loved the eggplant, it was cooked to the perfect soft texture and paired well with the okra. The squab and miso cod also stood out to us, both soaked in delicious and unique sauces. We tried a plethora of sashimi and nigiri, all of which tasted fresh and delicate, prepared with a careful hand. Shout out to sushi chef Tsuyoshi for elevating our sushi experience! All the ingredients seemed so well chosen, and simply their arrangement was something we admired. For dessert, we tried the flan and it unexpectedly was one of the best desserts I've ever tried! It's sweetness from the fruity yuzu and caramel meshed so well together, I really could've eaten so much more. Lastly, we tried a couple cocktails, all of which were tasty, but especially the one with a lychee meringue topping! To wrap up, I highly recommend those in the area near prudential to pay a visit to this restaurant if you are looking for an upscale dining experience with great food. I am looking forward to returning! read more

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Excellent service and ambiance albeit a bit slow. The food however was subpar especially considering the high price and small portions. The duck confit gyoza felt unbalanced- the chili crisp completely overpowered the taste of the duck. The sushi was fell flat - not exceptionally fresh or flavorful. The garlic noodles were the highlight of the meal but overall underwhelming and a bit too sour. The wagyu was disappointing and difficult to eat - there was gristle left in at least 80% of the dish. For the price, I would expect it to melt in the mouth instead I struggled to eat around the gristle. The bathroom was a trek from the main dinning area. Overall for the price, not worth it. read more

Excellent. Sat at the bar, quiet setting. Service was great at the bar. Ordered wagyu by the ounce. 2-4 oz per person was just right. 10 seconds per side on the stone, done. The spices provided were salt , garlic and sumak. A hint of sumak made each piece perfect. read more

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Tasting menu was not good value. First 4 courses of sashimi were minuscule (unlike the ala carte sashimi courses, which are perhaps the best items on the menu). Carrot course seemed rudimentary and out of place. The sushi chefs tend to be stingy with some of their nigiri pieces as well. Final savory courses were fine. read more

Second time dining at Uni. Reminder that Uni serves tapas style plates and sushi. You are encouraged to order 3 to 5 items per person. Honestly I went back for the fried chicken Bao Buns. They are so good! I could eat 10 of them! Other items that would make me want to return are the Kurobuta Spare Ribs and the Wagyu Beef Dumplings. Items that were not as successful for my palette were the Chow Fun Noodles (too salty), the California Roll (do I taste coconut?), the Squash Miso Black Cod (perfectly cooked fish, but the flavors didn't mesh well), The big FAIL was a cocktail. The Ankle Breaker was disgusting. It's herbal, salty with a puddle of Thai basil oil floating in it. I expected Thai basil infused gin, not oil. Oh it was just awful! Our waitperson (who was Wonderful - shout out to Sean!) swapped it out for the "C", which was delicious! The dining room filled up quickly and it was quite loud. Diners included families with young children (although I would not recommend Uni for children), Millennial, Gen X and Boomer couples, Gen Z girls night out, hipsters, intellectuals, students...well Everybody! There's something for everyone at Uni. Just expect a large bill. Uni is rather expensive. read more

UNI - World's spiciest spicy tuna roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Uni has a special omakase menu every Thursday with only 4 seats with Chef Takeishi. This is much more traditional than the regular menu or tasting menu. He shares his passion about each dish that comes out. He talked in detail about the different types of fish of the menu, the sourcing, and many other details. He absolutely adds to the experience!  The meal was incredible. I had several species of fish Ive never seen before. Each dish has minimal ingredients. Just enough to elevate the flavors of the fish. Some amazing soups, and awesome desserts.   Service was also attentive and friendly.  I highly suggest you give this place a try, in particular the omakase menu, where you have to reserve ahead of time :( read more

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Underrated. Easily. High quality, well conceived dishes. Wagyu short rib was excellent.

My fiancé and I went on Valentine's Day and enjoyed the dim setting. Service was laid back and attentive and suggestive with dishes. We ordered alcoholic beverages that came in a reasonable timeframe. To the food.. The Chicken Bao Buns we would give 6/10. The sauce resembled a mustard flavor which we didn't love in combo with the bao. The Chow Fun Noodles we'd give 7.5/10. Heavy hoisin flavor so if you dislike that you wouldn't enjoy these. At times can almost be too savory but it was good. Biang Biang Noodles is a 5/10. Ox tail was a little gamey and it was definitely spicier than expected. Akami Tuna Nigiri 11/10! The tuna basically melted in your mouth. We've had sushi in Japan and this brought our taste buds right back there, it was phenomenal. Would come back to order 10 of these. Eel & Avocado Maki roll is an 8/10 for us. Refreshing and good flavor. Salmon & Avocado maki roll is a 7/10. Pretty standard roll, can't go wrong with it. Overall experience 7/10 we would definitely go back to try more small dish options that we couldn't try and get the Tuna Nigiri in bulk! read more

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I came here with a group of friends for my birthday and had an amazing experience! Their dishes are tapas style dishes (including even the sashimi and nigiri options) that are perfect for sharing and we ended up ordering about 6 or 7 dishes for a group of five. The serving staff were extremely helpful and attentive and all the dishes were delicious. We also ended up ordering all four of the desserts to share and those were delicious as well. My favorite was the croissant bread pudding. The ambience was very nice and it didn't feel overwhelming even when it got a little busier later in the night. I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Truly amazing! Chef David Bazirgan's flavor combinations and unique ingredients made this one of the best Japanese dining experiences I've ever had, including my time in Japan. The Wagyu dumplings were a definite highlight on a chilly night. read more

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Great date spot. One table with a loud kid really did not fit in here. The decor is great. I wish they had their own bathroom so the vibe wasn't broken up by a long walk through the bright hotel lobby. Dinner at UNI has an intimate atmosphere and the staff were helpful and friendly. Barracuda sashimi was good, not the most flavorful but I enjoyed it. The tako was a little oily, as advertised, but delicious and a good portion. The drinks here are always great; really creative and cover a diverse range of flavors for all preferences.i do wish the food had wowed me more for the price. It wasn't the best sushi I've had but everything was good. read more

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Phenomenal. Food is so fresh and outstanding ingredient quality. Sometimes a bit heavy handed on the sauces but that's easily remedied. Just great. Also the service was outstanding. We sat outside on the patio. read more

UNI - The salmon sashimi is beautiful and tastes fantastic. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The vibe in this restaurant was great! We sat in the upstairs section. It's a little more lively, yet dimly lit, than the restaurant on the lower version. It's exactly what we needed. The place was happening for a Monday night. Our waiter was upbeat and helped us navigate the menu. We ordered a bunch of things to share: Bay scallop sashimi White truffle hamachi (special) Shrimp tempura Chow fun noodles Apple salad Spicy yellowtail roll Everything was really great and unique. My favorites were the bay scallop, chow fun noodles, and apple salad. I loved the citrus in the bay scallop dish. The texture in the chow fun noodles was unique and the freshness of the apple salad was great too. We ordered a bottle of sake to accompany our meal. We added on the spicy yellowtail because we were still a little bit hungry, but the items above were enough to fill our stomachs, but not feel overstuffed. This was a great place and dinner! read more

Spectacular from start to finish. Service, 5-star. Wagyu cooked at table on hot rock outstanding . Great cocktails . Perfect presentation and food chef's kiss read more

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Came here for a dinner with co-workers! The sushi obviously is amazing. Their sake selection was pretty generous. My first time trying the Tamago, I was most surprised that something so simple could taste this good. I'd gladly come back here! read more

Went here for my anniversary and it was an incredible experience! The fish is so fresh and just melts in your mouth! My favorite was the uni spoon even though it was $22 each! It was worth the price in the moment but afterwards, my pockets felt empty. The crab butter noodles were creamy and delicious. Ever bite, I just wanted to savor the taste and flavors. I was pleasantly surprised with the panna cotta because it was buttery with a nice orange burst and crunch from the green sugar candy. If I had all the money in the world, I would have ordered everything on the menu because it was all so gooood! Even though we ordered a good amount, we were still hungry afterwards. The interior is dimly lit so it creates a very intimate feel. There wasn't a lot of seating nor people but there were a lot of staff. The servers were very attentive to us and gave us recommendations for what to get. Highly recommend Uni and would love to come back again soon! read more

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The location is beautiful. Food: The crab rice was my favorite. It is a perfect blend of complex flavors. Not too oil, salty, or spicy. Just right. My only "gripe" would be the cost for fried rice with less than a leg of rock crab in it. But I know built into the cost is the livelihood of many folks and the rent. So I get it. The rib was amazing, once again perfectly seasoned. My least favorite item was the spicy tuna. I expected to be more tuna and unique as sushi is the bread and butter of the restaurant. It wasn't different than any other place. When Uni first opened it was a hot spot, mainly because it was unique for the area. But now it seems to do the same much as any other place at a higher cost due to the location. Even its younger sister restaurants have outpaced Uni. I would recommend Toro, Little Donkey, or Coppa before Uni read more

Great food and attentive service. Our favorites were the wagyu dumplings--perfectly tender and flavorful--and the salmon and avocado roll, which was fresh and satisfying. The toro sushi was especially fresh and melted in our mouths. The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming, with both upstairs and downstairs seating. We sat downstairs in a cozy corner, which felt private enough to enjoy a perfect date night coming in from Los Angeles. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I came here last night for our anniversary dinner. I was a little skeptical based on the Yelp reviews but the trip advisor reviews were pretty solid and the restaurant was booked when we got a last minute slot. So I figured it had to be better than the Yelp page made it seem. I'm so glad we went. We had a phenomenal time, the ambiance was busy and upscale. My husband and I sat at the counter which created a fun vibe. We ordered an array of nigiri, makimono, the noodles, waygu dumplings, and hamachi. For us the top items were: -The yellowtail belly nigiri literally was so flavorful and melted in our mouths -The beef dumplings were delicious and had a kick to them -The spicy tuna roll was flavorful, with the perfect balance of rice and fish -The hamachi yellowtail sashimi was delectable as well with decent portions of fresh fish. Quality was superb for these dishes. We were probably the least impressed with the noodles because were anticipating noodles but the pasta was a broad wide square shaped pasta that was somewhat crunchy. Otherwise overall great experience! Would definitely come back. read more

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Extremely underwhelming for its price. Most of the appetizers are all priced for just one piece even though they're all about $10. I was shocked that we had to pay over $10 for an average bite of bao or ribs. I thought the popular wagyu dumplings were just okay as well - nothing spectacular. The sushi quality is good if you order nigiri, but I didn't find any of their rolls memorable. The otoro nigiri is definitely worth getting though. Would not come back again honestly and hope that Boston has better sushi to offer than this. I give it 3 stars at least because the service and ambience were great. read more

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I didn't see the Globe's article on Uni's new "in suite" dining before I walked in, so I was in for a sweet surprise when the host led me to a hotel room. What a great use of space during a time when I want to support local restaurants while staying safe! My friend and I trusted our server V for what to order, and everything was delicious! The masu, tai, and hamachi nigiri were mouth watering. I enjoyed the garnishes which, enhanced the flavors, even though I typically like sashimi. The uni spoon and the pastrami were such treats, and the tuna with foie gras was decadent. Highly recommended escape to pamper yourself while it's available! read more

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