Sugidama is a bustling Japanese izakaya in Davis Square, famed for its fresh soba noodles, comforting yakitori, and vibrant sushi rolls in a cozy yet lively setting.
"After a long period of closure, Sugidama reopened just a block from its original location in the fall of 2023, serving an array of izakaya classics, maki rolls, and donburi; as well as its famous housemade soba that put its name on the map. Be sure to stop by for the cold soba with uni; the orange-colored, buttery sea urchin complements the hearty and nutty buckwheat noodles in a lightly sweetened dipping sauce." - Celina Colby, Valerie Li Stack
"A nearly decade-old staple of Somerville’s Davis Square, izakaya and soba shop Sugidama recently re-joined the restaurant scene after a nearly yearlong hiatus while the spot moved down the block. The shiny, light-filled space is a calm, cozy respite where diners can dig into some of the best soba around Boston. The snappy buckwheat noodles are excellent, and Sugidama’s signature umami-rich broth is a smoky, savory delight. An array of sushi, donburi, and yakitori fill out the menu." - Eater Staff
"Look for this Davis Square spot in its new-ish home on Elm Street (a few doors down from the original location on the same street). The sukiyaki soba is a giant, hearty bowl of soup packed full of soba, enoki mushrooms, tofu, scallions, and a perfectly poached egg." - Tanya Edwards, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Sugidama cooks up Japanese dishes that are hard to find elsewhere in Boston. We’re talking about things like charred beef enoki yakitori, hot and perfectly chewy soba noodles in a clear broth with airy root vegetable tempura, and crispy baby octopus karaage with mayo. We love the sake options here, too, which showcase a few bottles from all over Japan, as well as their cocktails, like the light and spritzy Kyoto Sunrise. The restaurant is always busy, but it’s never obnoxiously loud, making it a great spot to eavesdrop on the throuple flirting at the bar. " - lala thaddeus
"Ready to start cranking in their new digs. Stop by for a bowl of freshly made soba, or buckwheat noodles, paired with other bites including sushi and yakitori." - Erika Adams
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