Uni
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 536-7200
- 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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Insider Tips
When to GoThe restaurant's 22 seats fill up early and often; come before the dinner rush, or expect a lengthy wait.
User Reviews for Uni
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
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: $$$$$, $$$$$, $$$$$
