Cafe Sushi attracts many of the area’s best chefs and cooks as they look to kick back over reasonably priced plates of perfectly prepared maki and nigiri. All the standards are here, from salmon skin rolls to hamachi sashimi, but the signature maki is where things get interesting: spicy snow crab with marinated eggplant are star ingredients of the Salmon-Avo Aburi Maki and purple dragonfruit sushi rice with branzino are highlights in the “The Phantom” Eric’s Winning Maki. Can’t decide? The Sushi Dinner, Sashimi Dinner and Chef’s Sampler are reasonably priced trays that showcase a well-balanced variety of what Cafe Sushi offers.
Our collection of best Japanese restaurants in Boston is an outstanding reflection of the country’s expansive culinary offerings, from Tokyo to Sapporo, and every small town in between. There’s sushi and omakase, hearty ramen, contemporary izakayas (the Japanese version of small plates) and flavorful, interactive hibachi hubs—all of which provide an immersive overview of Japan’s rich food culture. Regardless of which restaurant you try first, be sure to pair your meal with a Japanese whiskey, beer or sake for a well-rounded experience. And once you’ve explored the best Japanese restaurants in Boston, explore other regional Asian cuisine at the best Thai restaurants in Boston or the best Chinese restaurants in Boston.
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