Boston | Three Japanese restaurants to eat at

🍣 Boston's Hidden Gems: 3 Japanese Restaurants Worth the Hype! 🇯🇵 As a former New York sushi snob, I was skeptical about Boston's Japanese food scene—until these three spots won me over. Whether you're craving omakase elegance, Instagram-worthy donburi, or all-you-can-eat indulgence, here’s your go-to guide. 1️⃣ Nagomi Izakaya – Kenmore’s Omakase Secret 📍 Location: Steps from Kenmore Station 💰 Price: $$$ (But worth it) 🔥 Must-Try: Chef’s Omakase Premium ($88): A seafood symphony—fatty tuna belly (otoro), buttery uni, fresh oysters, and seared Wagyu sushi that melts like butter. Vibe: Cozy izakaya energy with a serious sushi bar. 🍶 Pro Tip: Book ahead for counter seats to watch the chefs work magic. 2️⃣ Tora – Chinatown’s Fish Bowl Heaven 📍 Location: Chinatown (Pandemic-proof—still thriving!) 💰 Price: $$ 🔥 Must-Try: Sake Aisuru Don ($18): A rainbow of salmon over sushi rice. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don ($22): Salmon + tuna + yellowtail—colorful and fresh. ⚠️ Skip: Uni don (overpriced for the portion). 📦 Bonus: UberEats saves lazy days. 3️⃣ Yamato II – Back Bay’s All-You-Can-Eat Warrior 📍 Location: Back Bay (Lunch break savior) 💰 Price: Lunch: ~$25 Dinner: ~$35 (includes sashimi!) 🔥 Why It Rules: Unlimited salmon sashimi (decent quality). Teriyaki, tempura, rolls—no judgment if you order 3 rounds. 🏢 Work Hack: Boss-approved for team dinners. 🏆 Final Rankings 🥇 Nagomi (For big splurges) 🥈 Tora (For quick, pretty bowls) 🥉 Yamato II (For volume eaters) #BostonSushi #RealWasabiOnly #NoMoreSadTunaRolls #OmakaseOrBust