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NOTE: Following online reviews were written in circ. 2007 by group of MIT students. They took down the websites since, but the information is worth keeping so I am leaving them here till someone tells me to take it down. Information/price may be really old. Some of those restaurant doesn't even exist any more. Please call the place ahead of the time. Also the opinion that is expressed here are those of individual written about it and not of sushi-21.com. Happy sushi eating!

Oishii
They've raised their prices recently, so I can no longer say they are cheaper than the sushi places closer to Boston proper. Although their larger portions and fanciful, inventive rolls do still make Oishii a cut above all the other Boston sushi-ya, that margin has become slimmer in the past year. Yes, the Dragon Eye Maki is like no other, and the chunks of sashimi are twice as large as the pieces offered at other restaurants. But I've been seeing little mistakes in service here and there more often: the waitstaff forgets to put the salad dressing on the side like I asked, etc. The restaurant does major takeout business so the chefs are often a bit harried and become careless--I've had some nigiri with some badly formed rice before. Also, the tiny room is so cramped that it actually interferes with the dining experience in my opinion (the waitstaff have accidentally spilled stuff on me because the room is so small). Maybe I've been catching them on off days, but here's a hint: don't go on Tuesdays when the head chef Ting isn't around. They have a larger branch in Sudbury, but that's hella far to go (via public transportation) for just sushi. My other complaint is that most of the customers are painfully suburban. The room is so cramped that there's no way to ignore them. I about had a heart attack when I saw someone stick their chopsticks upright in a bowl. And then one time there was that freaky old white couple who were doing mini tai chi while sitting down and commenting on the "flow" of the feng shui of the room. Final verdict? Do go, but don't write off all the other sushi places in Boston. (Of course, if you're familiar with SF, LA, or Vancouver sushi, nothing here is going to excite you. Get reservations for Nobu.) sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.95; tekka maki - $3.75; Chestnut Hill Green Line D
Mr. Sushi
Most people might avoid this place because of the corny name. Too bad for them. It isn't a fancy place, but it's quite nice. It's a bit cheaper than most of the places in the area, and their hamachi always seems fresher than others. Their maki aren't too heavy on rice either like some of the cheaper sushiya. They have really good green tea. It's matcha--not the highest quality matcha, but it's still matcha. The waitstaff can be a bit busy at times, but there are no real complaints on my part--they've never made mistakes in my order. It's really a Korean restaurant, and the Korean food is good too. I like the spicy tofu appetizer (although it's only mildly spicy at most). The decor is nicer than Takeshima across the street. It's also open for lunch on Sundays unlike Takeshima. I like it quite a bit--too bad it's all the way in Coolidge Corner.sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.75; tekka maki - $3.75; Coolidge Corner Green Line C
Takeshima
Rice is under-seasoned and dry. Waitstaff and sushi chef were really unprofessional. They have ankimo, but other than that, it's entirely unremarkable. The sushi "chef" was really just a random person cutting up fish. Silly them, they thought I didn't understand what they were saying behind the counter. I didn't appreciate the waitress making snide comments about the price of my set to the chef, either. I prefer Mr. Sushi across the street, although I might give Takeshima another chance later. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $4.25; tekka maki - $4.50; Coolidge Corner Green Line C
Koreana
It's not so strange to get sushi at a Korean restaurant. Most of the sushi restaurants in Boston are Korean-owned anyway. Sushi is very fresh and not outrageously priced. However, the Korean food is one of the best in the Boston-area so that might be a better choice. I liked the seafood scallion pancake quite a bit although it could use more seafood bits. Go with a friend and get to use the tabletop BBQ. I really like the sleek Art Deco-ish decor. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.95; tekka maki - $4.95; Central Square Red Line
Gyuhama
It's a lot more expensive than most sushi places. But there's nothing wrong with the food, per se. It's just overpriced. They have masago which is actually kind of rare here. The service is pretty good, and they have traditonal seating booths in the back. Some people like it because it's open late and has "rock 'n roll" sushi at night. Being across the street from the Prudential Mall is also convenient. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $4.25; tekka maki - $4.75; Hynes Green Line
Zen 320
I went there when they first opened. The sushi chef was curt with me; and waitress was nearsighted and didn't speak much English; the inside of the restaurant was dark and completely empty. It was one of the most depressing experiences of my life. And the sushi pieces were the smallest that I have ever seen. After that meal, I practically ran back to the T station and hopped on the Green Line to Coolidge Corner for a "replacement meal" at Mr. Sushi to wash away the icky feeling. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.75; tekka maki - $3.95; Brookline Village Green Line D
Maluken
They're okay for the money, but they aren't very authentic. Their spicy tuna maki had ground up tempura batter bits in it which is just a cheap filler and made an otherwise healthful food into a grease bomb. (And it wasn't spicy at all). The fish on their nigiri is generous enough but the finger of rice underneath is too meager and makes eating it somewhat awkward. The fish to rice ration has to be right--that's just as important as the portion size. They have Chinese/Japanese/Korean/English karaoke after 9:30 pm. The decor is rather nice and charming--lovely blonde wood floor. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.95; tekka maki - $4.50; Kenmore Green Line
Kayuga
They have a lot of really authentic Japanese non-sushi dishes that can't be found in most places. But the portions are microscopic and the prices aren't any cheaper than most other places. Kind of surprising since it's so close to BU that you'd think they'd cater to cash-strapped college kids. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.75; tekka maki - $3.95; Babcock Green Line B
Blue Fin
A really good bargain if you get the 36 piece special for $26--that's even cheaper than the cheap Kotobukiya sushi bar next door especially if you get take-out and avoid paying a tip. It's really cool how you can pick and choose how much of each type of nigiri, junkan (yes, even uni!), and maki you want for the 18, 25, or 32 piece sets. This is great because I don't really like tuna all that much unless it's SUPER fresh and most sushi combos tend to push a lot of tuna on you. The only catch is that the junkan pieces are much smaller than at most places although the nigirizushi are only a touch smaller. But freakin' dang--even 18 pieces of uni sushi at most other places would run you at least $45. It's all very standard stuff though--not particularly great sushi, but it's more than decent for the price. They are actually owned and operated by Japanese people (surprisingly rare in Boston), so they have lots of authentic non-sushi dishes like mountain yam. It's kind of an izakaya style restaurant so you can have sake and try lots of small, less expensive dishes. Like tapas, I guess. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $2.40; tekka maki - $3.00; Porter Square Red Line
Kotobukiya Sushi Bar
This really ought to belong to my cheap sushi page, but since it has chairs, I guess it could also go here as well. If you want to order ala carte, you'd do much better at Blue Fin next door with their specials. But the 14 piece sushi combo here is rather good at $9.50 although you can't choose the fish and it's tuna-heavy. They have the best price for seaweed salad in all of Boston except for Sea-to-You (but then you'd need to go out to the Fish Pier on Saturday morning). It's also fun because they always have Japanese baseball on the TV in the corner. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $1.98; tekka maki - $2.50; Porter Square Red Line
Cafe Sushi
It's right outside Harvard Square. I pass by this place a lot--I hear they're owned by actual Japanese people. But I haven't had a chance to go yet. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.75; tekka maki - $4.75; Harvard Red Line
Roka (closed)
It claims to specialize in Osaka style food but it doesn't even have takoyaki or even pressed sushi. How can a sushi restaurant advertise Osaka cuisine and not have pressed sushi? That's like Boston without lobstah and chowdah. Looks like this place is shut down. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.50; tekka maki - $4.00; Harvard Red Line
Sweet Chili
Don't ever go to a Thai restaurant for sushi despite whatever other reviews on the web say (>_<). Should have trusted my instincts. It was on the expensive side, and the pieces were smallish and improperly cut. The Thai food looked much better (although if you want real Thai food, you ought to go to Dok Bua in Coolidge Corner). The decor was nice in an over-the-top sort of way. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.95; tekka maki - $4.50; Central Square Red Line
Sakurabana
They've got specials on Mondays and Tuesdays. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $2.25; tekka maki - $4.50; Somewhere downtown--maybe Aquarium on Blue Line or Gov. Center.
Shino Sushi Express
Owned by the same people as Kotobukiya and they have specials for 32, 25, and 18 pieces. Also has a combo with 80 piece nigirizushi plus 10 rolls (60 pieces) for $100. That would definitely make it the cheapest deal (although maki pieces are smaller than nigiri). sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $2.00; tekka maki - $2.50; Copley Green Line
Sushi Express
It's a similiar bargain sushi setup to Shino Sushi Express (which it is not related to). sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $2.00; tekka maki - $2.55; St. Mary's Green C Line
Kaya
They've got 3 locations: Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston proper. sake nigirizushi (2pc) - $3.95; tekka maki - $3.95; Porter Square Red Line, Copley Green Line, not sure about the Brookline location. Website (Flash websites are usually so horribly designed)
Oga
I've heard lots of good things about this place. But alas, it's all the way out in Natick.
Uni at the Eliot Hotel
This is the sort of fancy-smancy place you can easily drop $100+ per person and I have rent to pay. This isn't the place to go if you want California Rolls. Sometimes I walk by on Mass Ave and look into the window to the kitchen and freak out the sous chefs. Hynes Green Line
Fugakyu
Brookline newar Coolidge Corner. Open late. Private boothes sometimes atracts those of Boston Red Sox players I hear. David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis, as well as Japanese players like Daisuke Matsuzaka are seen eating there. They also have another location is Sudbury, I think.
Ginza
One of the oldest sushi place in Boston. One in Chinatown (the original one) and onother in Brookline, near Fenway.
New Ginza
This place specializes in vegetarian sushi and is a bit more pricey than most other places. It would be an awesome place for a vegan to eat at. However I've never been because it's all the way out in Watertown--I'm not crazy enough to ride the bus all the way to Watertown!
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APPETIZERS

These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Minimum charge $10.00 per person. A gratuity charge of 15% will be added toyour bill for parties of 5 or more. Menu item, price and description is subject to change without notice.

Nigiri Sushi

1 order is 2 pieces. For Sashimi, 1 order is 3 pieces, please add $1.75 per order.

Maki Sushi

Following Maki Sushis are usually cut into 4 to 8 pieces. Additional Items available upon request.

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Dessert

Sushi & Sashimi

These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Minimum charge $10.00 per person. A gratuity charge of 15% will be added toyour bill for parties of 5 or more. Menu item, price and description is subject to change without notice.

Tempura

Teriyaki

Noodles