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Oishii Boston

Oishii Boston

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
South End, Boston
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    Emily C.
    "Toro Truffle Maki & Crispy Mango Tuna.The salmon on fire app"(6 Tips)
    Neal J.
    "Some of the best sushi in Boston."(3 Tips)
    Boon Y.
    "... grilled black cod, the toro truffle maki, the spicy scallop maki, and the delicious..."(3 Tips)
    Will L.
    "Try the Coconut Sphere - Feast for the eyes and mouth."(3 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 12, 2012
    Boston has its fair share of sushi, but Oishii always manages to rise to the top of the list, and is often referred to as the best in all of New England. [Eater 38 Member]
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    Emily ChalkoSeptember 19, 2016
    One of my favorite sushi spots in Boston. For sushi, try the Toro Truffle Maki & Crispy Mango Tuna.The salmon on fire app is amazing but the miso cod & mushrooms are great.Save room for dessert-sphere
  • Fay R.
    Fay RAugust 18, 2014
    Best sushi in Boston! Ting is an artist. To start, try the fire-roasted salmon, enoki mushroom soup, hamachi with gold truffles, black miso cod (gives Nobu a run for their $$), Named After You maki.
  • Kaely G.heart icon on user image
    Kaely GNovember 19, 2015
    This place is amazing. Cool atmosphere and great service. Impressive menu. The 'salmon on fire', 'pork belly buns', and 'crispy mango maki' are amazing and delicious.
  • Levent A.
    Levent AkgermanMarch 30, 2015
    Sashimi: White (King) Salmon, King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Kampachi (big yellowtail), baby hamachi, etc. Truffle hamachi, truffle toro maki. Decor, service,Price/value the best of the best Jap in US.
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    Aysu OzgurJanuary 29, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the salmon on fire and the toro truffle maki, other rolls were good too but theses two were the true show stealers
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    RachelDecember 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I love foie gras sliders, toro truffle roll, and of course salmon on fire. The new dessert menu ice melon was also very delicious!!!
  • Francisco A.heart icon on user image
    Francisco ArrietaSeptember 1, 2014
    Adequate restaurant to bring a date! Try the salmon on fire, crispy pork belly, white salmon truffles with gold, and kobe slider burgers!
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 9, 2013
    Sleek spot that's perfect for impressing dates and colleagues. From traditional sushi to a show-stopping dish with flaming salmon on a lemongrass stalk, every meal is beautiful. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousJanuary 27, 2015
    Here you'll find traditional noodle dishes and contemporary Asian-inspired entrées. FYI: There's no sign out front. Look for the two swimming tunas etched into the front door. Read more
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 24, 2010
    Oishii has the most creative sushi in town - try the Kobe beef with pear or steamed lobster with cucumber and avocado. And it's tricky to find - look for two swimming fish etched into the front door.
  • Nuno S.heart icon on user image
    Nuno SilvaAugust 24, 2018
    The tuna is great and loved the truffled sushi!
  • Maddie S.heart icon on user image
    Maddie SnaithJuly 15, 2018
    Truly an experience you’ll want to have! Would not recommend take-out, because it’s really all about the experience. Food was outstanding!
  • Spencer S.heart icon on user image
    Spencer SchoebenFebruary 7, 2013
    expensive. but worth it. go here. it is incredible. perhaps the best meal of my life. if not, definitely up there. wow. wow. wow. yum. holy shit go here ASAP. fly here for it.
  • Holly
    HollySeptember 21, 2012
    Don't let the pretentious waitstaff sway you. They must have to remember 2 pg of info before coming to the table. You'll that the food network has featured them instead of their own opinion . Perfect!
  • Valentina T.
    Valentina TamayoSeptember 1, 2014
    Great place! The enviroment, the service, the food and even the music was amazing. Please try the White Salmon with truffle and golden flakes!
  • Alexa Jane B.heart icon on user image
    Alexa Jane BrooksSeptember 20, 2014
    Best sushi in boston by a mile. Get the smoked hamachi and toro truffle.
  • Brittany O.
    Brittany OakesSeptember 28, 2014
    This restaurant was unbelievable. A little more extensive but definitely worth it for the quality. The truffle maki was out of this world.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    Exceptional sushi with creative, artistic offerings; the lunch special is a fantastic value. Be sure to tack on an order of the smoky broiled edamame. And be prepared to order seconds. Read more
  • Bravo
    BravoNovember 12, 2010
    An oasis of calm, the beautifully crafted rolls and nagiri is top quality. The waterwall brings the simple elegance of Japan to Boston. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
  • Olimpia G.
    Olimpia GonzalezSeptember 1, 2014
    Excelent restaurant! Everything was absolutely perfect, 100% recommend. (Especially the white salmon with gold)
  • Jose T.
    Jose TamayoSeptember 1, 2014
    Pretty much is good here, the white salmon with truffle is from another world.
  • ZAGAT
    ZAGATMarch 10, 2010
    Try the gourmet bar snacks from 5:30–6:30 PM and 10–11:30 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays (and 5:30–9:45 PM on Sundays). Small bites like risotto and Kobe sliders are only $6.
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    Alex SimonJanuary 31, 2015
    Salmon flaming. Sashimi on ice block. Fish with smoke. Black soba with squid (and ink). Much more
  • Boon Y.
    Boon YapMarch 3, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Esp the spectacular the otoro app, grilled black cod, the toro truffle maki, the spicy scallop maki, and the delicious nabeyaki. Great martinis, too!
  • Kelsey B.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey BresemanFebruary 23, 2014
    Absolutely excellent. $20 lunch special had a great variety of flavors and was completely satisfying.
  • Stephen G.heart icon on user image
    Stephen GatesSeptember 8, 2013
    Some of the best sushi I have had anywhere in the world. The Foie Gras sushi is an extremely but necessary indulgence.
  • Jason H.
    Jason H.May 20, 2013
    Creative fresh sushi in a pleasant environment. What a great way to end the day. Pricy....but worth it.
  • 🍕Lisa R H.
    Go with the Salmon over the tuna. Has a wonderful light taste! Highly recommend the speciality rolls!
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SteinOctober 24, 2015
    Don't miss the black cod appetizer. All the rolls are great.
  • Ekaterina O.
    Ekaterina ObukhovaMarch 27, 2013
    Amazing food. Kobe beef, hamachi, tuna tartar with caviar, salmon on fire and etc.
  • Thomas G.heart icon on user image
    Thomas GunleiksrudJune 18, 2017
    Crispi mango, spicy tuna, wagu tartar
  • AskMen
    AskMenApril 1, 2011
    Japan Fundraiser At Oishii - On April 3, Oishii will host a fundraiser where chef Tim Yeng enlists the culinary aid of friends. 100% of the $100 per person meal will go to the Japan Red Cross Society. Read more
  • Zack P.heart icon on user image
    Zack PackerAugust 17, 2014
    Delicious sushi, enthusiastic waitstaff, Kobe beef creations, extremely good!
  • David E.heart icon on user image
    David EisenbergMay 11, 2018
    High quality sushi and good service. Nice saki selection.
  • Will L.
    Will LueraMay 1, 2013
    Try the Coconut Sphere - Feast for the eyes and mouth. Amazing.
  • Kevin W.
    Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012
    Best sushi place in Boston hands down. Quite pricey but totally worth it. Let's go sometime.
  • Paul F.
    Paul FabsikJune 2, 2014
    Fantastic sushi. Plan on driving there because it is a hike from the T
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike ChungNovember 6, 2018
    The egg-shaped dessert
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    GayngoodMarch 23, 2018
    you wouldn't expect it, but the sweet potato rolls are damn good.
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    nordDecember 14, 2022
    It's ok. The fried stuff is really good but not all of the sushi was fresh when eaten raw. Don't think it's worth the 200 we spent.
  • Dominique L.heart icon on user image
    Dominique LecomteMarch 8, 2015
    The decor, the ambiance, the food, the open kitchen
  • Vianna D.
    Vianna DornheckerApril 6, 2014
    AMAZING food. Try everything you can't go wrong
  • Boon Y.
    Boon YapJuly 3, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Again, BEST dirty martinis in town! The tobiko with quail egg is spectacular. Summer ceviche highly recommended! :-)
  • Neal J.heart icon on user image
    Neal JainApril 7, 2016
    Some of the best sushi in Boston. High end
  • Dinorah G.heart icon on user image
    Dinorah G.September 3, 2016
    Apple duck! Amazing
  • Enriqueheart icon on user image
    EnriqueSeptember 20, 2015
    Great sushi. Don't know if it's worth the price
  • Wayne H.heart icon on user image
    Wayne HewettMay 12, 2019
    Wagyu steak on the hot stone is delicious.
  • Matt C.
    Matt CarleJuly 17, 2013
    Best sushi I've ever had. Mai Tais are fantastic.
  • Boon Y.
    Boon YapJuly 4, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Last note: the Nabeyaki Udon - pretty spectacular, as is the crab in tempura batter with risotto. Yum!
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