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The 25 Best Sushi Restaurants in the Boston Area

From simple perfection to mountains of gold flakes and truffles

by Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Adam H. Callaghan Updated Sep 23, 2022, 9:43am EDT

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by Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Adam H. Callaghan Updated Sep 23, 2022, 9:43am EDT

There's no shortage of seafood in the Boston area, and sushi has carved out quite a niche for itself among the lobster rolls and fried clams and crudos of the region. Want to start a Boston sushi journey? Here's some of the best around, spanning a variety of neighborhoods, prices, and styles. From a basic order of salmon sashimi to an hours-long omakase feast, there's something for every sushi lover.

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Umami Omakase

Only open since late 2019, Umami Omakase is a fairly new addition to the Boston area’s high-end omakase scene, but the young spot has been wowing diners since day one. Uni alum Gary Lei is at the helm, and plenty of luxury ingredients come out to play, from wagyu to foie gras. As of publication time, Umami is currently offering only 18-course omakase meals for dine-in customers, no a la carte options. A la carte items are available for takeout, though, which you must preorder at least a day ahead of time.

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2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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A rare, barely torched piece of A5 wagyu sits atop white rice at a sushi bar — A5 wagyu at Umami Omakase.

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Washoku Renaissance at Foundation Kitchen

Chef Youji Iwakura’s outstanding downtown Boston Japanese restaurant Kamakura has sadly closed, but fans can still experience his sushi skills via pickup on certain days at Foundation Kitchen, a shared culinary workspace in Somerville. Keep an eye on the schedule and plan ahead for modern sushi and chirashi takeout boxes.

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3 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Ebi Sushi

Open since 2011, Ebi Sushi is a neighborhood favorite in Somerville's Union Square, and it got a really snazzy remodel in 2021, making it a great spot for a date night. Order any of the day's specials, especially if there’s torched salmon belly. The owners are longtime alums of the now-defunct Blue Fin in Cambridge's Porter Exchange. As of late 2017, Ebi also has a Fenway sibling, Sushi Kappo, a counter-service spot that features sushi burritos.

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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A pyramid of sushi rolls topped with a crunchy coating sits on a large black plank, which also holds several pieces of nigiri — Omakase nigiri and volcano roll at Ebi Sushi.

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Momi Nonmi

Momi Nonmi opened in late 2017 as a cozy little izakaya in Inman Square with just a few sashimi options among items like grilled meat skewers, rice balls, and hints of Hawaiian cuisine, not to mention an enviable sake list. Over the course of the pandemic, though, the restaurant has doubled down on sushi, offering extensive omakase meals — currently available for dine-in as well as takeout, which you need to preorder at least 24 hours in advance — and some a la carte sashimi, too. Chef and owner Chris Chung is an alum of Uni, as well as his now-defunct Lincoln restaurant, Aka Bistro.

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1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Very thinly sliced circles of daikon are arranged in a delicate circle on a black plate with raw black sea bass piled in the middle with some other ingredients. — “The rose,” a dish previously available at Momi Nonmi, featuring black sea bass, daikon, aka nori, smoked tea ponzu, and tsukemon.

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Cafe Sushi

Ask any chef in town: Many will say that Cafe Sushi — open for the better part of four decades — is the best not-so-hidden gem around. In pre-COVID times, the reason to go was the epic omakase, a seemingly endless parade of dishes that alternated between traditional and unusual. Indoor dining is still on hold as of the September 2022 update to this map, so put the omakase on your bucket list but try Cafe Sushi’s takeout and delivery for now, including a variety of chef’s choice samplers, bento boxes, and maki.

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Three pieces of sushi are lined up on a speckled blue-ish gray plate. A carafe of sake is visible in the background. — One course of omakase at Cafe Sushi, from left: kanpachi with aged soy, poblano taki-miso, kaiware; o-toro with aged soy, shiso, hon-wasabi; shima aji with wasabi oil, mint orange.

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Sakana Sushi

It takes some guts to open a sushi restaurant right down the street from a veteran such as Cafe Sushi (see above), but Sakana has found its own niche with a bit more of a casual feel. Delve into the special rolls, such as the Black Forest (tuna, asparagus, jalapeno, cucumber, bacon bits, truffle, micro greens, truffle oil, and soy glaze), and don’t miss the sake toro — seared salmon belly — which comes as sushi or sashimi.

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983 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Several pieces of seared salmon belly are nestled on a round clear plate on a wooden tray — Seared salmon belly at Sakana.

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Super Fusion Cuisine II

Seeking to devour giant portions of affordably priced sushi? Look no further than takeout/delivery staple Super Fusion Cuisine II in Watertown. (Note: Though once part of a small local chain, this location is no longer affiliated with the other remaining Super Fusion restaurant, which is in Brookline.)

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54 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Pieces of sashimi surrounded by cucumber rings are lined up on a plate with a swoosh of soy sauce. — Kappa sashimi roll at Super Fusion Cuisine II.

The Mad Monkfish

Though this restaurant is no longer named Thelonious Monkfish, it retains other music references: Prepare to eat Mood Indigo maki, Gaga's Monster rolls, and Monk's Dream rolls. Plus, there’s live jazz on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Aside from sushi, the Mad Monkfish menu also offers a huge variety of Asian fusion cuisine.

524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Ruka

At Ruka — one of the most attractive spaces in Downtown Crossing — it’s all about Nikkei cuisine, the intersection between Peruvian and Japanese food. On the sushi side of the equation, that means rolls made with avocado, aji amarillo mayo, and crispy rock shrimp, for example, as well as yellowfin tuna with cucumber and puffed quinoa.

505 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

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A round plate of sushi is garnished with an orchid and chile oil. — A pretty plate of sushi at Ruka.

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Fish Market Sushi Bar

Over a decade old, this tiny Allston staple, helmed by a couple of Oishii alums, remains a crowd-pleaser, featuring lovely dishes that push the bounds of tradition (as well as some more classic options). There are some hot dishes from the kitchen, too, for those in the mood for something other than sushi.

170 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Several pieces of sashimi sit on a white plate on a wooden counter — A sashimi lunch combo at Fish Market.

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O Ya

The ultimate in special-occasion sushi, O Ya will take your wallet, politely squeeze hundreds of dollars out of it, and hand it back to you, along with hours and hours of gorgeous, high-end dishes. The current offering is 20 perfect little courses for $250 per person. Pay attention to the restaurant's sophisticated sake program as well. (For something a lot more casual, check out O Ya’s energetic little sibling, Hojoko, in Fenway, which serves a variety of fun sushi and sashimi options, not to mention DIY “lazy susan handrolls” and “wasabi roulette.” The group’s Chestnut Hill spot, Bianca, also has traditional nigiri and sashimi as well as some less-conventional options.)

9 East St, Boston, MA 02111

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Several pieces of lobster sushi topped with caviar sit on a white plate. — O Ya’s “legs and eggs.”

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Oppa Sushi

Fish Market doesn’t hold the monopoly on Allston sushi: Oppa, right on bustling Harvard Avenue, is another neighborhood favorite. It debuted in mid-2014 and serves a giant menu of sushi — including plenty of combos and boats — as well as Korean food, including bibimbap and lots more. Keep an eye out for specials.

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185 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Tora Japanese Restaurant

The focus at this calming basement hideaway, which went through a little renovation this summer, is kaisen don — rice bowls topped with sashimi — but Tora’s love of raw seafood and rice extends to poke bowls, sushi, and sashimi as well. Sushi lovers can’t go wrong with any of the options. (More of a ramen fan? Check out the sibling spot Tora Ramen on Harrison Avenue.)

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20B Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111

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A bowl of raw seafood, including salmon and salmon roe, on rice, served on a wooden tray with miso soup — The Tokyo don, plus extra salmon, at Tora Japanese Restaurant in Chinatown.

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Uni

Truffles and caviar. Wagyu and quail eggs. At Uni, which expanded into its big sibling Clio's space in early 2016, Ken Oringer and Tony Messina offer beautiful sushi made with luxurious ingredients and a price tag to match. This one’s a worthy special-occasion splurge — or any night you’re feeling a little fancy.

370 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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Overhead view of a fancy sashimi dish — four raw slices of tuna topped with seared foie gras and herbs. The tuna is on a dark blue plate, and a bright yellow sauce dots the plate artfully. — Spicy tuna and foie gras tataki at Uni.

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Douzo

This Back Bay destination has been charming sushi lovers for over a decade, serving up a variety of sushi, sashimi, and special rolls such as the neighborhood homage, the Back Bay: asparagus, cucumber, and avocado with seared tuna and wasabi mayo. It's an easy lunch choice for those in the area thanks to the variety of sushi combos and bento boxes available.

131 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116

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Crab legs and pieces of sushi and sashimi sit on a white plate on a light wooden surface, with black chopsticks to the side — Sushi at Douzo.

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Zuma Boston

Fancy London-based chain Zuma arrived in Boston in mid-2019, joining locations from Miami to Bangkok. The pricey restaurant’s Boston location has lived up to expectations, wowing customers with dishes like sea bass sashimi with yuzu, truffle, and salmon roe; torched salmon nigiri; and wagyu beef sushi with daikon and black truffle.

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2nd Floor Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115

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Hands reach towards a piece of sushi set on a cutting board surrounded by dishes of indiscernible ingredients — Zuma Boston.

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No Relation

Tucked away inside tropical cocktail paradise Shore Leave, No Relation is an intimate omakase-only venue; the 14-course menu, which must be prepaid at $150 per person, is always changing. Looking for something a little more casual and less expensive? A la carte nigiri and rolls are available at Shore Leave.

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11 William E Mullins Way, Boston, MA 02118

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Patrons sit at a small sushi bar with two chefs behind the bar — No Relation.

Genki Ya

With locations in Brookline (the original, from 2008), Cambridge's Alewife area, downtown Boston, Dedham's Legacy Place, and this one in Somerville’s Davis Square, Genki Ya has been serving sushi all around town for years. Genki Ya's focus is organic ingredients. The menu offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options as well, and all sushi can be made with brown or multigrain rice upon request.

398 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

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A sushi roll is lined up on a white plate and garnished with an orchid — Sweetie roll at Genki Ya.

Fuji at Ink Block

This swanky addition to the JP Fuji Group is located at the Ink Block development in the South End, where it offers up attractively plated sushi, including four- to six-piece composed sets of "finer maki" (such as toro with caviar and gold flakes). There are also a variety of other combinations and sushi boats available, as well as a la carte ordering. Look for Fuji’s sister spots in Quincy, Cambridge, Somerville, and in downtown Boston food hall High Street Place.

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Boston, MA 02118

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Several pieces of sashimi sit on a long plate at Fuji at Ink Block in Boston’s South End — Fuji at Ink Block.

Oishii

Its tiny older sibling in Chestnut Hill closed in late 2018 after 20 years of accolades, saddening a loyal fan base, but the larger and flashier South End location of Oishii is still going strong, full of sushi, foie gras, and things on fire.

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1166 Washington St #110, Boston, MA 02118

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Raw salmon is draped over a wooden dowel suspended above a fire, which is searing the fish — Flaming salmon at Oishii Boston.

Fat Baby

With ties to other nearby hot spots Loco and Lincoln, Fat Baby is a fun, noisy spot for specialty sushi rolls, like the “so beefy” (short rib, spicy queso fresco) although even “traditional” rolls like sushi tempura feature non-traditional flourishes like fried basil. You’ll also find hot dishes influenced by the cuisines of various Asian countries, from spicy miso ramen to kung pao Brussels sprouts.

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118 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

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Sushi rolls wrapped in a crispy skin and topped with a thick green sauce sit on a long black plate — Sushi at Fat Baby.

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Laughing Monk Cafe

Laughing Monk Cafe, which also has a location in Wellesley, features two chefs: one specializing in sushi (Nick Korboon), one in Thai food (Noi Karen). This Brigham Circle spot has quietly gained a following for its impressive omakase in particular, which can be ordered for takeout and delivery. There’s plenty of sushi on the regular menu as well, and it’s all made with brown rice.

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737 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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A single piece of sushi sits on a turquoise plate with dots of a yellow sauce to its side — The Golden Naga at Laughing Monk Cafe.

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Omori Izakaya

With locations in Brookline and Malden, this Japanese restaurant duo offers plenty of booze-friendly, snack-y fare (in true izakaya fashion), particularly kushiyaki — skewered and grilled meats and more — but there’s also an extensive selection of sushi. Make room for both.

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195 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Interior view of a Japanese restaurant, showing a light wooden bar, Japanese-style lanterns, and some regular dining tables — Omori’s original Brookline Village location.

Chiharu Sushi & Noodle

Open since mid-2017, Chiharu is owned by Mei Pan, of Allston’s now-defunct May’s Cafe, and Qun Li, an alum of Haru and Mix-It. At this Brookline restaurant, the duo is serving up plenty of sushi alongside ramen and more, all the while maintaining stellar ratings across all corners of the internet. Chiharu is the ideal solution when one part of the group is in the mood for sushi and others are looking for noodle-filled soups.

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370 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445

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A sushi roll sits on a long white plate, garnished with a purple orchid — Chiharu sushi.

JP Seafood Cafe

A pre-2000 old-timer, JP Seafood Cafe has been pleasing throngs of Jamaica Plain fish lovers for decades. Filled with aquariums and artwork, JP Seafood Cafe offers a large range of sushi, both traditional and a little outside the box, as well as Korean and Japanese snacks and entrees from the kitchen. The team more recently opened a diner, Evergreen Eatery, elsewhere in JP.

730 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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A lineup of sushi pieces sit on a long white plate — JP Seafood Cafe.

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Umami Omakase

2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

A rare, barely torched piece of A5 wagyu sits atop white rice at a sushi bar — A5 wagyu at Umami Omakase.

Only open since late 2019, Umami Omakase is a fairly new addition to the Boston area’s high-end omakase scene, but the young spot has been wowing diners since day one. Uni alum Gary Lei is at the helm, and plenty of luxury ingredients come out to play, from wagyu to foie gras. As of publication time, Umami is currently offering only 18-course omakase meals for dine-in customers, no a la carte options. A la carte items are available for takeout, though, which you must preorder at least a day ahead of time.

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2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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A rare, barely torched piece of A5 wagyu sits atop white rice at a sushi bar — A5 wagyu at Umami Omakase.

Washoku Renaissance at Foundation Kitchen

3 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

Chef Youji Iwakura’s outstanding downtown Boston Japanese restaurant Kamakura has sadly closed, but fans can still experience his sushi skills via pickup on certain days at Foundation Kitchen, a shared culinary workspace in Somerville. Keep an eye on the schedule and plan ahead for modern sushi and chirashi takeout boxes.

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3 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Ebi Sushi

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

A pyramid of sushi rolls topped with a crunchy coating sits on a large black plank, which also holds several pieces of nigiri — Omakase nigiri and volcano roll at Ebi Sushi.

Open since 2011, Ebi Sushi is a neighborhood favorite in Somerville's Union Square, and it got a really snazzy remodel in 2021, making it a great spot for a date night. Order any of the day's specials, especially if there’s torched salmon belly. The owners are longtime alums of the now-defunct Blue Fin in Cambridge's Porter Exchange. As of late 2017, Ebi also has a Fenway sibling, Sushi Kappo, a counter-service spot that features sushi burritos.

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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A pyramid of sushi rolls topped with a crunchy coating sits on a large black plank, which also holds several pieces of nigiri — Omakase nigiri and volcano roll at Ebi Sushi.

Momi Nonmi

1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Very thinly sliced circles of daikon are arranged in a delicate circle on a black plate with raw black sea bass piled in the middle with some other ingredients. — “The rose,” a dish previously available at Momi Nonmi, featuring black sea bass, daikon, aka nori, smoked tea ponzu, and tsukemon.

Momi Nonmi opened in late 2017 as a cozy little izakaya in Inman Square with just a few sashimi options among items like grilled meat skewers, rice balls, and hints of Hawaiian cuisine, not to mention an enviable sake list. Over the course of the pandemic, though, the restaurant has doubled down on sushi, offering extensive omakase meals — currently available for dine-in as well as takeout, which you need to preorder at least 24 hours in advance — and some a la carte sashimi, too. Chef and owner Chris Chung is an alum of Uni, as well as his now-defunct Lincoln restaurant, Aka Bistro.

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1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Very thinly sliced circles of daikon are arranged in a delicate circle on a black plate with raw black sea bass piled in the middle with some other ingredients. — “The rose,” a dish previously available at Momi Nonmi, featuring black sea bass, daikon, aka nori, smoked tea ponzu, and tsukemon.

Cafe Sushi

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three pieces of sushi are lined up on a speckled blue-ish gray plate. A carafe of sake is visible in the background. — One course of omakase at Cafe Sushi, from left: kanpachi with aged soy, poblano taki-miso, kaiware; o-toro with aged soy, shiso, hon-wasabi; shima aji with wasabi oil, mint orange.

Ask any chef in town: Many will say that Cafe Sushi — open for the better part of four decades — is the best not-so-hidden gem around. In pre-COVID times, the reason to go was the epic omakase, a seemingly endless parade of dishes that alternated between traditional and unusual. Indoor dining is still on hold as of the September 2022 update to this map, so put the omakase on your bucket list but try Cafe Sushi’s takeout and delivery for now, including a variety of chef’s choice samplers, bento boxes, and maki.

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Three pieces of sushi are lined up on a speckled blue-ish gray plate. A carafe of sake is visible in the background. — One course of omakase at Cafe Sushi, from left: kanpachi with aged soy, poblano taki-miso, kaiware; o-toro with aged soy, shiso, hon-wasabi; shima aji with wasabi oil, mint orange.

Sakana Sushi

983 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Several pieces of seared salmon belly are nestled on a round clear plate on a wooden tray — Seared salmon belly at Sakana.

It takes some guts to open a sushi restaurant right down the street from a veteran such as Cafe Sushi (see above), but Sakana has found its own niche with a bit more of a casual feel. Delve into the special rolls, such as the Black Forest (tuna, asparagus, jalapeno, cucumber, bacon bits, truffle, micro greens, truffle oil, and soy glaze), and don’t miss the sake toro — seared salmon belly — which comes as sushi or sashimi.

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983 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Several pieces of seared salmon belly are nestled on a round clear plate on a wooden tray — Seared salmon belly at Sakana.

Super Fusion Cuisine II

54 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

Pieces of sashimi surrounded by cucumber rings are lined up on a plate with a swoosh of soy sauce. — Kappa sashimi roll at Super Fusion Cuisine II.

Seeking to devour giant portions of affordably priced sushi? Look no further than takeout/delivery staple Super Fusion Cuisine II in Watertown. (Note: Though once part of a small local chain, this location is no longer affiliated with the other remaining Super Fusion restaurant, which is in Brookline.)

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54 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

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