Love their poké bowls.
So, you order at the counter. They have a variety of rolls and bowls (hey, that rhymes). Either you can pick one of their combos or build your own. I always get a build your own bowl because then I can choose all the toppings I want!
I typically get rice as the base, lots of veggies (beets, carrots, bean sprouts, corn, tomatoes, etc.) The beets and carrots are pickled. I also add mandarins, because you get a burst of flavor whenever your bite contains one. Then two scoops of protein - their one scoop seems a little small. Either plain salmon or rainbow salmon which is just their marinated salmon (soy flavor with a few veggies). I've also tried their tofu, surprisingly tasty. Then you choose a sauce - I like the ponzu and the spicy mayo. You can get your bowl torched, if you like (so cool). And then come the toppings - edamame, crunchy noodles, etc. I also get their tasty seaweed salad which costs extra.
They also have bottomless drinks. The Vietnamese coffee is the best. I like their taro milk tea but they make it with a powder and if you wait a while to drink it, it separates. I usually bring my own mug. But the staff always gets confused if that's allowed. I mean it's bottomless drinks, so why not!
All in all, it's a great place to get a poké bowl. A few reviews have spoken about service being slow, but I personally have gotten fast and efficient service (in the evenings).
Other stuff - parking is tough to get in the area. There is street parking on Mass Ave but you might have to look for a while to get a spot. They have a few books and games in the store to keep you entertained. There's usually some nice artwork on the...
Read moreI tried this place with a deal from a delivery service. It was the first time I ordered an eel makiritto and two different premade sushi bowls, one with plain fish and another with spicy tuna and salmon, and I was happy to find the order contained good portion of fish. However, a few disappointing things. The eel makiritto that I ordered was oddly chewy and was the only fish in my order that did not taste fresh, which was rather unexpected as it was the only cooked protein I ordered. I really like eel sushi so I was a bit disappointed in that. The premade bowl with plain fish was very bland and tasteless. I felt it was completely lacking in sauces despite including one, and had to use extra sauce from my eel maki on the bowl to offset the lack of flavor. Perhaps adding more sauces to bowls without flavored fish could be considered in the future? I'm not a fan of their spicy tuna and salmon, as the texture, particularly the salmon, was VERY offputting. Unlike the minced version that I often find in sushi rolls, theirs is finely grounded (similar to ground meat). While I imagine that would taste fine in a sushi roll, it was very unappetizing on a bowl of rice and veggies. The fish portions were great, but I wish more rice was included because it was barely filling for a person with a small appetite. Overall, most of the fish was fresh and tasty and the quality of the rice was great, so I would definitely visit or order again in the future to try other protein options. However, I will likely make my own bowl the next time and staying away from the...
Read moreFirst time at Love Art Sushi! I was recommended to go by their friends at Love Art Udon.
What made this place stick out, what the fact that it felt like a hidden gem when you found it. It's tucked away on a side street with little visibility (if it wasn't for the neon sign on the window saying "Love Art Sushi" I would of just walked right past it)
When you walk in you are greeted with a nice contemporary finished restaurant with accents of local artists across the walls and windows.
Food: Their main items are their preset Sushi Bowls (9 of them). You can also get Makirittos (Handroll Sushi Roll), Ice Cream and Bottomless Teas. I got the Fenway Bowl and it was packed with flavor! I love the way the bowl looks, from all the assorted colors.
Atmosphere: This is definitely a place where you can hang out by yourself or with a few friends. Their artwork and bookshelf is very inviting and their staff is super friendly. I went at around 930pm and there was a decent number of patrons dining in.
Price: For the quality of food the price point is exactly spot on. You can always add more proteins and pay the extra if you'd like. What's worth it is the bottomless teas, no other concept I know offers you bottomless (Asian-inspired) teas.
Definitely, a must try if your visiting and weekly must have if you...
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