"Ebi Sushi is a neighborhood go-to in Union Square where on any given night you’ll find DC transplants sitting next to long-time residents who can still remember being blown away when a sushi spot took over the body shop next to Dunkin. They’re all here for exceptional sushi, like the tuna/shiso leaf Somerville Roll, torched miso salmon nigiri, skillfully-sliced sashimi, and maybe the best omakase deal in Boston (five pieces for $28 or ten for $58). Aside from sushi, the springy udon, silky agedashi tofu, and teriyaki are all crowd-pleasers. The full bar and strong drinks keep the space feeling lively even mid-week, when the rest of Union Square often feels a bit sleepy." - tanya edwards, lala thaddeus, catherine smart