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Uni

370A Commonwealth Ave (Eliot Hotel)
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 536-7200
Uni
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Massachusetts Avenue
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Editorial Review for Uni – by Eric Grossman

The Scene
From day one, snagging a seat in this intimate, stylish sashimi bar has been high on the to-do list of area foodies. Chef Ken Oringer pulls double-duty, manning the kitchen upstairs at his acclaimed restaurant, Clio, while dismantling sea urchins behind Uni's tiny sashimi bar. Young waiters are well-versed in the menu's countless intricacies, so don't be afraid to ask what shiso is (it's Japanese basil).

The Food
Quite simply, the variety and quality of Oringer's menu--which changes daily to include whatever's fresh--is breathtaking. Diners can delight in flown-in delicacies that can't be found anywhere else in the Northeast, including live Santa Barbara sea urchin, Chilean barnacles and O-Toro (fatty tuna belly that sells for about $10 a slice). Don't miss delectable spring rolls made with stone crab meat, or a Hamachi salad made from yellowtail sashimi and a medley of sliced pears, cucumber, apple and pink radishes.

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When to Go

The restaurant's 22 seats fill up early and often; come before the dinner rush, or expect a lengthy wait.

User Reviews for Uni

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/24/2008 Posted by HarryHamachi

My Wife my sister and I are huge fans of Sushi, Sashimi and Sake. The Sake was great. The fish portions were like on that comercial where they bring the people microscopic portions of food then they go somewhere else to eat again, that's what we did, we went to the Havard Club next door and had lentel soup and drinks at the bar. I must add We tried the pastramied Yellow Fin, no one should ever do that to a piece of fish, ever.

Pros: The Sake selection

Cons: The size of the portions

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/22/2006 Posted by zoechance

Heavenly - each dish we tried was to DIE for. Yes, it costs about $5 a mouthful, so God has blessed you if you're on an expense account. Try anything and everything they recommend, and don't skip the desserts and cappuccino. Enter the Dragon is a great house martini. Service is fantastic, and the flavors are unique & magical.

Pros: Delicious, Creative Cuisine, Attentive service

Cons: $$$$$, $$$$$, $$$$$

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Editor's Review

Clio's Ken Oringer takes sashimi to a new level (and price range), with smashing success.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

The restaurant's 22 seats fill up early and often; come before the dinner rush, or expect a lengthy wait.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Gift Certificate
  • American Express
  • Travelers Check
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Sushi
  • Japanese
  • Asian

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic Dining
  • Chef's Table
  • Business Dining
  • Hotel Dining
  • Valet Parking

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370A Commonwealth Ave (Eliot Hotel)
Boston, MA 02215

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