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Uni

Name: Uni
Address: 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
Telephone: (617) 536-7200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
Phone number
(617) 536-7200
Website
http://www.uni-boston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Uni Goes on the Road! Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue! Specializing in but not limited to: Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience Please inquire for details + pricing. Shelagh@uni-boston.com
Private party facilities
Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 70 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: hsmith@uni-boston.com
Private party contact
Harrison Smith: (617) 536-7200

Location
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Parking details
Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
Public transit
MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Take-Kase: Edomae Style Nigiri Omakase
US$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.

What 2,256 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Uni Japanese Restaurant in Boston offers an "exceptional experience" with beautifully presented, delicious dishes. Known for its "unique and delicious" sushi and sashimi, the restaurant impresses with inventive flavors and attentive service. Perfect for adventurous diners seeking a memorable culinary journey, Uni is praised for its craftsmanship and "fantastic" service, although it can be pricey.

2,256 Reviews

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Angela
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the tasting menu. For the price point, it was not really worth it. The food is alright, but nothing mind-blowing. The staff is very nice though, and the vibes are good.
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Josh
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Whoa. This was... not good. Service was aces, the ambiance left a ton to be desired, but the sushi? Bad. Flat out bad. The mackerel was legit almost as crunchy as the fried chicken bao bun; the salmon was dry. The toro belly was fine, but at that price? hahahahahahah, no. Seriously: Six pieces of negihama in a roll, at $5 a bite. It'd have been more pleasant just, literally, eating the cash. "You're paying for the experience," you might say. Wait staff in sweatshirts, my table legit knocking against the strangers next to us, in a noise cone that rivals the food court at H Mart. They should have paid -me-. If it sounds like I'm being extraordinarily cruel, go see for yourself. But there's plenty around Back Bay to hook you up when you walk out laughing.
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Mike
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was good, but, honestly, the prices are extreme for the quantity you get is very little.
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Christie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Always love taking the recommendations of the staff for what to try to always have something new and experience new fish. Definitely recommend being adventurous!
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Eric
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Omakase is the way to go if you can afford it —with sake pairings!
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DavidA
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. I enjoyed the overall vibe in atmosphere and thought the sushi was wonderful.
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Scott
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Tiny expensive plates - tables packed in to where you’re eating with the people next to you. It was some of the best sushi I’d ever had though
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Jason
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Haven’t been in a while roughly a year used to come all the time and used to be way better service but highly disappointed in service for a 400$ meal. Foods great and atmosphere but… Food came out slow and separate dishes constantly didn’t have 4 items I ordered had to re order and wait longer. I mean just disappointed Took over 2 hours and was terrible service. Paid in cash and still had to wait for the waiter to be done talking to come get the check another employee grabbed him Im highly recommending to others and my followers to not come here.
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LauraS
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chef TaKe was amazing. The dishes were tasty and described well. Sake pairings were well matched Noise level was high from being in the main dining room.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Table location was terrible. Right next to constant traffic in and out of hotel door to the restroom. Service went from bad to worse. Cocktails took forever. Food took even longer. By end of the evening we had to tell them to not bring the last two dishes that we had waited over 40 mins for. They were clearly understaffed and overwhelmed. A very disappointing evening at Uni.
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Uni is rated 4.5 stars by 2256 OpenTable diners.