PABU Izakaya Boston

WHAT TO TRY?? The omakase experience!! For $99 USD, you can try out some of their best fishes and nigiri. We came on a weekday to this restaurant that’s located on the second floor. The restaurant has a nice modern decor but it’s not a restaurant you need to dress up for, which is nice. The server who served us was really nice and sat us right by the window where we can see the bustling streets below. The omakase selection was nice. Started us off with some soft poached egg dish which was amazing before we got into Nigiris and ended us off with some mochi dessert. We were so happy with the fish selection, we ordered additional fish on top of the omakase. All the fish were really fresh and felt like they literally melted in my mouth. I liked the uniqueness of the mochi flavor too. Unlike the typical cherry blossom or matcha flvored, this mochi was caramel flavoured. LAST TIP?! You don’t have to come try out the omakase, you can equally have a great experience ordering the fish separately. They have booths seating or even sushi bar seats if you want to have a closer look at the fresh fish served at this restaurant. Don’t leave this restaurant without trying the omakase at least once!

Food and cocktails were amazing! All the servers and bartenders were extremely friendly and caring. I've come here a couple times for happy hour too! ($6 wine!!) Thank you, Pabu, for offering curry bowls to those affected by the shutdown!

Came here to finish the last Boston sushi place on my bucket list. Kind of difficult to find. It is on the second floor with a hard-to-notice entrance. Loved the ambiance. It was such a romantic and nice place to have dinner. The manager and waiters were very friendly and attentive. The nigiri was pretty decent, better than the ones in Oishii, but the seasoning seems a bit off. I ordered chef’s 10 pieces nigiri and added sake toro, octopus and egg omelette nigiri. Sake toro was the best, soft and fatty like cream. The maki was not bad. We tried Michael’s negitori, spider, spicy roll and anakyu. I liked the spider the most. Also, we ordered Tokyo fried chicken and chicken hearts. Tokyo fried chicken was so amazing that we ordered one more.

I ordered off of the happy hour menu and the main dining menu. I’d recommend staying away from the cooked items off of the happy hour menu as they were completely underwhelming. The sushi was melt in your mouth and delicious. I’ve been here for lunch, dinner, and happy hour and recommend sticking with the regular menu! You won’t regret it. Wait staff is gracious and efficient. Wish I could say the same for the hostess

We really enjoyed Pabu. I want to go back already as now I know you HAVE to focus in on the sushi. All of it is amazing. We had the $25 & $27 sushi rolls and they were delcious worth a capitol " D " !! My second favorite item was the fried mushrooms. So damned good, get it.our server was actually knowledgeable on the cocktails and ingredients. The sushi chefs need more personality as they gove off a "dont bother us" vibe and I'm used to having some light conversation from them when sitting at the bar. Here,nothing. They constantly spoke in there language to further add the diacomfort

You get what you pay for. Beyond exceptional service and very creative dishes that all taste fantastic. Just be ready for the bill at the end of the night. Great place to celebrate an anniversary or special occasion

Incredible and exceptional! Attention to detail, quality fish and Japanese authenticity cause this place to be a gem. The chicken meatballs taste like those from Japan, a rare treat!

You pay for what you get. But wow. The food is phenomenal. The seared foie gras on the crispy rice cake was stupid good (photo 5). Ambiance was elegant with the numerous rectangular lanterns continuing as a motif on the walls. Service was gracious, expedient, and unobtrusive. I appreciate that they take the time to describe the dishes they deliver. Definitely plan on coming back. Oh yeah, the karage chicken is a must. No photo because it was consumed too quickly. Sorry, not sorry.