Best Sushi in Boston (2025)

Boston’s benchmark for transcendent omakase in a historic Leather District firehouse. Featured in The New York Times and consistently lauded by Eater Boston, it offers a refined, multi-course journey with a deep sake list; reservations drop 30 days out.

Ken Oringer’s Back Bay izakaya pairs inventive sashimi and maki with a Thursday-night edomae nigiri omakase at the bar. Frequently cited by Boston Magazine and local critics for its energy and craft, it’s a quintessential Boston sushi experience.

A nine-seat, reservation-only omakase hidden inside Shore Leave. Praised by local food writers for intimate, chef-led pacing and top sourcing, it runs two nightly seatings and a 17-course format—one of the city’s most transporting counters.

Ten seats in a South End brownstone, led by a chef with Masa pedigree. Spotlighted by The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine, the menu traces pristine appetizers into a polished nigiri sequence—serious technique, serene hospitality.

An edomae-focused, 18-course omakase led by chef Sky Zheng, a Sushi Nakazawa alum. Named Best Sushi, Classy by Boston Magazine 2025, it blends meticulous technique with Boston-sourced touches in a calm, hinoki-counter setting.

Chef Chris Chung’s intimate omakase blends Japanese craft with his Hawaiian background. Covered by local press for its personal, table-side service and deep sake knowledge, it’s a warm, conversation-forward alternative to counter-only formats.

North Cambridge’s tiered omakase is praised by The Infatuation for balancing access and quality. Expect house-fermented rice, seasonal fish, and occasional luxe touches like wagyu or foie—serious value without sacrificing technique.

Union Square’s beloved independent sushi bar, celebrated by locals for fresh specials and friendly service. Eater Boston recently reported a forthcoming move to a larger space, but the current location remains active and lively.

A chef-owned classic since 1999, reopened in a new Arlington Center space. Known for straightforward nigiri, kappo dishes, and a devoted neighborhood crowd, it’s a metro-area standby frequently praised by Boston-area diners and writers.

Harvard Square’s influential sushi pioneer pivots to takeout, grab-and-go sushi, and a serious sake retail program. A multi–Best of Boston winner and critic favorite, it still showcases the Imura family’s seasonal fish and signature nigiri style.