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Uni

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$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Lively

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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Executive chef: Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2002, Back Bay’s Uni still turns out some of the city’s best seafood, much of it sourced from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market. Acclaimed chef Ken Oringer’s menu stars decadent dishes like the uni spoon—uni paired with caviar and a quail egg—in a luxe and lively space inside the Eliot Hotel that makes every meal feel like a special occasion.

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Additional information

Location
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Phone number
(617) 536-7200
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Take-Kase: Edomae Style Nigiri Omakase
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for the "Take-kase" Omakase, a unique, tradition-rich Edomae-style omakase tasting every Friday. With only 4 sushi bar seats available at 5:30 pm and 8:15 pm, Chef Tsuyoshi "Take" Takeishi crafts a tasting menu inspired by his travels in Japan, focusing on hyper-seasonal ingredients. This intimate setting allows for a personalized journey through the delicate art of Japanese cuisine, with optional sake pairings by Certified Sake Professional Akira Sherman. Each dish and sake pairing is meticulously chosen to highlight seasonal flavors. Reserve your spot for an unparalleled culinary adventure that pays homage to the traditional Edomae experience, where the freshness and seasonality of ingredients are paramount.

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What 2,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Uni Japanese Restaurant in Boston offers an exceptional dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and a "serene and inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "incredible nigiri," "unique flavor combinations," and attentive service. While some note the high price point, many agree that the "creative and delicious food" is worth it for a memorable night out.

2,290 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Place I have been wanting to try. Unfortunately did not meet my expectations. Still worth a try for those curious.
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Emily VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had stayed away for a number of years due to high noise level, but returned after hearing from friends recently that they had a good experience, so we wanted to give Uni another try. Unfortunately, the sushi wasn't well executed, multiple items sat too long before they were served, nori was soggy, 'signature' waygu dumplings were overcooked. Not what you expect, especially for the prices charged.
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Amy
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always! Impeccable food and service.
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Faith
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would return for the spicy tuna and Foie Gras tomorrow! Customer service was excellent, food was gorgeous, fresh and the complexity of the menu never felt overshadowed by the spectacular taste! We will be back!
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Earle
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I enjoyed an early dinner before a concert. The sushi was very good and nice other choices for my wife who likes but doesn't love sushi.
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Jennifer VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food insanely good. It’s a unique experience. Fantastic
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Raymond VIP
Chicago24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely incredible meal with new and different sushi like belt fish
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Laura VIP
San Francisco32 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish was very fresh, ambiance beautiful and service excellent. However, if you were seeking a true sushi experience it was not. They could serve the fish traditional without the paired flavors (e.g. subtle chocolate sauce with cranberry on your nigiri) but you’re paying for the menu design. The miso soup was also quite good - lots of umami, not overly salty. The desserts were phenomenal with the pear sorbet on olive cake and the coconut rice pudding redefines rice pudding. But for the price and main sushi experience it was very disappointing.
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Justin42Arch VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still one of my all time favorite restaurants! Very creative takes on traditional Japanese with some fusion of other flavors and techniques. The people are the best part! Super friendly and great service. I always bring my out-of-State friends here.
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Sandy
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I celebrated my birthday at this restaurant and overall had a great time. The service was great, the food was amazing, drinks were amazing, however the noise was very loud. The set up of tables was very crowded and there was a work party next to us but kept walking between our table and bumping my husband constantly. Besides those issues, it was a good restaurant!
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Uni using the Order Online button.

Uni is rated 4.6 stars by 2290 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.