Jea K.
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Heard about this place from a colleague who lives in the North End who mentioned she was picking up sushi from here for her sushi night. I’ve walked past it plenty of times, but never thought much of it. Finally decided to stop in and grab some rolls and nigiri.
It’s a tiny, takeout-only spot. Total hole-in-the-wall. Prices were surprisingly affordable. Probably cheaper than most grocery store sushi in Boston. That might explain why it’s really popular among the locals in the neighborhood. Even for a simple order, I waited over 40 minutes, and there was a steady stream of regulars coming and going.
Unfortunately, the sushi itself was some of the lowest quality I’ve had from a restaurant in the city. Most of the fish was dull in flavor and off in texture. A few pieces—mackerel, albacore, yellowtail—tasted borderline questionable. Even the basics like salmon, tuna, and shrimp weren’t very enjoyable. The only upside was the rice. Served at the right temperature, with good stick and seasoning (unlike the cold, dry stuff you get in pre-packed trays).
Thankfully, the spicy tuna roll was soli. And from the looks of what others were picking up, the rolls and hand rolls seem to be the move here. If I return, I’ll skip the nigiri entirely and just stick to their specialty rolls.
