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O Ya Restaurant

9 East St, Boston, MA | Map it  

02111 42.351400 -71.056900

(617) 654-9900 | View Website

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Features

Neighborhoods:
Central, Downtown
Cuisine:
Japanese
Price:
$$$$
Categories:
Restaurants

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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Wine List, Date Spot, Hidden Find, Romantic Dining

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Review Highlights

ambiance
50%
“With an atmosphere more "New York" than Boston, it has a clean, but earthy interior design that isn't revolutionary but offers a complimentary aesthetic.”
dessert
100%
“We recommend: Foie Gras in balsamic chocolate kabayaki (amazing), Unagi Nigiri with Basil, Scarlet sea scallops with white yuzu sauce is a must-have, hamachi nigiri with banana-pepper mousse, the chilled daikon dumplings with miso-nut "cheese" filling, an”
food quality
90%
“Beautiful and delicious food”
menu variety
100%
“honestly couldn't recite most of the dishes that I had without referencing the menu, as each dish offered multiple ingredients and different preparation methods (these are not conventional sushi, mind you), but what I can say is that they were some of t”
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overall
50%
“Oh yea, don't worry, O Ya is still pretty good in our book especially for a newcomer that is sure to have a strong place in the Boston dining scene.”
service
81%
“From the moment we arrived at O ya, the staff was super attentive and friendly.”
value
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“One warning though: the place is expensive.” View Less

Reviews for O Ya Restaurant

loftladycheryl

Member since Nov, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
October 03, 2009

Beautiful and delicious food. Fabulous menu! The venison was divine! Everything is created so beautifully that I almost (*almost*) did not want to eat; I had to admire the beauty of each plate as each dish came out. Must order: sea bass, foie gras, venison, and the mini omelet with truffle oil. Also, our server helped us pick just the perfect sake. We had a wonderful meal. We sat at the chef's counter, which at first I wasn't sure if we'd like, but it was so nice watching the amazing creations happening right in front of us. Get there soon!!!

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harney

Member since Sep, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
1.0
September 26, 2009

expensive and unfriendly. went to check out restaurant after booking party for 14 people. the wait staff was extremely rude and pretentious the greeting at the door was just rude. Haven't had this experience before w/ a boston restaurant. sushi bar was empty and after a bill of 120. 00 for appetisers, we decided never to return/ and will cxl. our party for later this month.

p.s. bring a seeing eye dog... no lighting in entrance or foyer

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lak000

Member since Jan, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
1.0
January 27, 2009

EXTREMELY RUDE. Have tried to make a reservation at this restaurant several times, both times i believe I spoke to the same woman and she was extremely rude. I am from New York City and know the difference between a "wanna be" restaurant and a restaurant that can pull that off. O-ya: stop trying to be something you are not, customers are key- always keep that in mind.

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beefcookie

Member since Dec, 2007 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
October 01, 2008

Truly an experience--Not to be missed if you are in Boston. Went to O Ya on a weeknight but still couldn't get a reservation before the last seating (9:30PM). Had the Omakase service and must say it was better than expected (and I had high expectations). The sushi were inventive and flavorful, the presentation were gorgeous and the staff and sushi chefs were friendly. I honestly couldn't recite most of the dishes that I had without referencing the menu, as each dish offered multiple ingredients and different preparation methods (these are not conventional sushi, mind you), but what I can say is that they were some of the best sushi I have ever had anywhere(including NYC, Chicago and LA). One warning though: the place is expensive. Expect to pay Per Se or Masa level prices, but it will be a culinary experience you will remember for a long time.

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mem11

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
1.0
September 21, 2008

quick appetizer before dinner at another resteraunt. Complete waste of $. We spent $200 and left hungry! Would only go there for a quick appetizer before heading to another place to eat dinner.

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