Oga's Japanese Cuisine
(508) 653-4338
915 Worcester Rd (Rt 9 West)
(at Bacon Street)
Natick,
MA
01760
42.3
-71.3612
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Sun 11:30am-2:30am, 5pm-9:30pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Oga's Japanese Cuisine
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Oga's sleek, metallic decor, attentive service and bright, alluring sushi bar almost make diners forget they're eating steps away from a video store in a suburban strip mall. Opaque window dressings (thankfully obscuring the view of busy Route 9) and an unobtrusive jazz soundtrack further enhance the surroundings. The restaurant is no longer a secret with area families and Asian ex-pats, so expect to wait for a table on the weekends. (Space at the 11-seat sushi bar is at a premium at all times.)
The Food
Chef/Owner Toru Oga, part-owner of the popular Ginza restaurants, can be found most nights slicing and rolling deliciously fresh and inventive sushi and sashimi (try the double-rolled B-52 maki roll). Besides serving up tasty renditions of favorites, like salmon teriyaki and shrimp tempura, Oga offers such offbeat fare as beef houbayaki, in which a tableside grill cooks raw beef atop a huge houbayaki leaf to yield flavorful results.
User Reviews
broker77
October 07, 2007
I love sushi and eat it often. This is the best place for sushi in metro west. The Uni is always fresh and tasty (Good indicator at most Japanese sushi bars) I'm a huge fan of Uni, and if its "off" it will ruin your experience. The Hamachi is always buttery and the Hon Maguro is rich red and velvety. The service is always top notch.
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gordonknight
August 29, 2007
Tuna was warm and the rice overcooked Ginger was skimpy, service was slow, topping up water glasses took 15-20 minutes. Red soy miso with cherrystone was a mush flavorless wit one tough cherrystone shell included in the soup. Waitress was slow and innatentive For $80+ for three people it was a rip we went home and ate. Worst meal I have experienced in a specialty establishment in 40 years. Michi-Kusa is far better value and quality.
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stupidjapanese
August 24, 2007
I used to be a big fun of Oga. It was one of the few authentic Japanese restaurant in greater Boston. This was my first visit to Oga this year. They changed everything. Menu was renewed, but to bad direction. I asked one of the waiter if they changed menu. He said that it was changed this April. But, he said that the Chef was still same. But, I can not believe it The variation of menu was reduced. The quality of each dish declined. Something must have happened before this April. They are still better than many of Japanese restaurant in Boston. But, it is not awesome, not outstanding anymore. Meanwhile, I do not recommend to any person. I hope that Oga gets back to their old time.
read full reviewThe Details on Oga's Japanese Cuisine
The Extras:
Most entrees come with smoky miso soup, a simple salad and a bowl of steamed rice, so resist temptation when ordering appetizers or expect to leave with a doggie bag.
Know Before You Go:
There's only beer, wine and sake to choose from, but sake lovers have a hard time choosing from the menu's lengthy list of obscure, imported varieties.
Save Money:
Earthy green tea is free; just ask.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Chef''s Table, Private Rooms, Family Style Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
