Are you looking for the best omakase in Boston? Bostons best sushi restaurants? Well, our food tours are so fun and you can try lots of yummy chef dishes! This Japanese special meal is amazing. So so good. Looking for the Best Japanese Restaurants in Boston? Our food tours are good too. So you can always head over to the tour calendar and sign up or check these out too:
Best Omakase in Boston, MA and Beyond
Momi Nomni (Inman Square, Cambridge)
Chef Chris Chung is a Hawaiian native and oversees the 25-seat restaurant in Inman Square in Cambridge. They also offer a delicious sake pairing and a take out omakase that started during the pandemic. They can accommodate 2-14 people, and you can reserve on their site.
311 Omakase (South End, Boston, Massachusetts)
In a South End brownstone, this new omakase opened in Boston in 2023 and already has a lot of acclaim. Most of the seafood comes straight from Japan, but the chef also incorporate some seasonal ingredients. There’s only 10 seats.
Sushi Sang Lee (Gloucester, Massachusetts)
From one seaport to another, Chef Lee hails from South Korea originally but moved to Boston decades ago. This multi-course omakase is sure to impress, and you could make a weekend of it – try staying at nearby Hotel Beaufort which makes Gloucester shine.
No Relation (Boston, MA)
Have you heard of the restaurant Shore Leave? Well, inside is a secret omakase called No Relation which has only 9 seats. Chef Colin Lynch leads the experience, and guests must pay when they purchase tickets in advance online – for two hours and 14 courses – yum! It’s omakase at Shore Leave!
Umami (Cambridge, MA)
Between Porter and Davis Square in Cambridge is Umami, which serves an 18-course omakase that’s delicious! From sushi to soup to wagyu beef, this exciting spot looks unassuming on the outside but is delicious.
Budget Option: Ebi Sushi (Union Square, Somerville)
For only $54 you can get 10 pieces of nigiri at Ebi Sushi in Union Square, Somerville. Try it after our Union Square Food Tour on Saturdays.
Akame (Lexington, Massachusetts)
A recent restaurant to open in Lexington, MA serves omakase in 6-seats right outside of the Battle Green. This unique experience offers fish directly from the Japan Toyosu fish market and has received local acclaim. Chef Mike accompanies the guests the whole time and is a lot of fun.
Nagomi Izakaya (Boston, Massachusetts)
Right near Boston University is Nagomi Izakaya which we wrote about in our BU Guide To Food and our Top Things To Do in Allston Area.
O Ya (Boston, Massachusetts)
We can’t make this list without including O Ya, a venerable favorite, that is $295/guest but accommodates for lots of dietary preferences from Vegetarian and Vegan to Pescatarian and Omnivorous. Book months in advance and try this stellar 20 course meal that’s unforgettable.
Laughing Monk Cafe (Boston, Massachusetts and Wellesley)
The cool thing about this Allston omakase spot is they also offer an at-home version as well as a to-go version — so get the fireplace ready this winter and snuggle up for some gourmet eats at home.
And for other chef’s tasting menus in Boston, check out our blog. We can’t wait to see you on a food tour soon!
Oishii!
Lizzie and Sam
