Ginza Japanese Restaurant

(617) 338-2261

16 Hudson St
Boston, MA 02111 42.3505 -71.0599

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Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Central, Downtown, Chinatown / Leather District

Hours:

Monday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Price:

$$

Last updated 11.10.11

Category:

Banquet Rooms, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Private Rooms, Business Dining, Date Spot

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Ginza Japanese Restaurant

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

In Short – Three sushi chefs are in perpetual motion, constructing the complicated maki rolls that are locally famous. Large numbers of Japanese patrons speak to the authenticity of the menu--Japanese pop music and waitresses in kimonos further contribute to the mood. Ginza also offers a sizeable selection of traditional Japanese specialties, including yakiniku and nabemono-barbecue, and hot-pot dishes prepared at your table.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Make sure to remove your shoes if you're dining in the tatami mat room.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great ambiance, good sushi”
  2. “The atmosphere was nice as well.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “For dessert, the fried ice cream is very good (ginger + green tea ice cream inside), and is huge - 5" diameter ball piled high with whipped cream.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “For dessert, the fried ice cream is very good (ginger + green tea ice cream inside), and is huge - 5" diameter ball piled high with whipped cream.”
food quality
82.34999656677246% positive
  1. “Wonderful sushi in Chinatown”
  2. “The servers wear kimonos and fresh sushi rolls and nigiri.”
  3. “The sushi and noodle bowls here are amazing.”
  4. “Excellent miso soup and the spicy scallop roll was all that -- spicy and delicious, not too much mayo.”
  5. “The spicy tuna rolls are fabulous.”
  6. “Great ambiance, good sushi”
  7. “This place is EXTREMELY overpriced for what it is (a california roll being almost $7.00), with food that is only so-so (cold, watery, and loosely packed tiny tamago rolls).”
  8. “Fatty tuna was very good, but the regular salmon had a better, fatty taste.”
  9. “especially love the catepillar roll, and the special sushi as usually great too.”
  10. “The service was impolite, the food was mediocre, and the value was TERRIBLE.”
  11. “The undon noodle special was packed with tasty fish, eggs, chicken and veggies and enough for two people.”
  12. “Wonderful salmon, yellowtail, unagi, scallop sushi.”
  13. “If you want a good sushi place either go to Fugakyu on Beacon street or (for great fresh sushi at awesome prices) go to Shino Express on Newbury Street.”
  14. “recommend the Beef Tataki on deck (raw Beef that's been slightly cooked on the outside, served with a soy dipping sauce and scallions), or the Lobster Sashimi Deluxe (so fresh the Lobster's still moving when served on the boat), or the Beek Sukiyaki (co”
  15. “went there upon recommendation that the food was great.”
  16. “There wasn't much energy for a Thursday night and the food wasn't great.”
  17. “We had fabulous sushi at Ginza in Chinatown.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If you want a good sushi place either go to Fugakyu on Beacon street or (for great fresh sushi at awesome prices) go to Shino Express on Newbury Street.”
service
56.25% positive
  1. “The service was bad and they didn't bring us everything we ordered but charged us anyways.”
  2. “The service was not impressive and was very slow.”
  3. “If their service was more pleasant, the entire experience may have been better.”
  4. “have only eaten here once, but was impressed by the good service and the good deals.”
  5. “It was great but the service was terrible.”
  6. “The service was impolite, the food was mediocre, and the value was TERRIBLE.”
  7. “The undon noodle special was packed with tasty fish, eggs, chicken and veggies and enough for two people.”
  8. “The servers wear kimonos and fresh sushi rolls and nigiri.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “For dessert, the fried ice cream is very good (ginger + green tea ice cream inside), and is huge - 5" diameter ball piled high with whipped cream.”
  2. “After dinner I went to Shabu Zen one street away and had some excellent sashimi for excellent price.”
  3. “If you want a good sushi place either go to Fugakyu on Beacon street or (for great fresh sushi at awesome prices) go to Shino Express on Newbury Street.”
  4. “have only eaten here once, but was impressed by the good service and the good deals.”
  5. “The service was impolite, the food was mediocre, and the value was TERRIBLE.”
  6. “This place is EXTREMELY overpriced for what it is (a california roll being almost $7.00), with food that is only so-so (cold, watery, and loosely packed tiny tamago rolls).”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was not impressive and was very slow.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/12/07

Disappointed

by rocca44 at Citysearch

I went to this place after hearing all the great reviews, but was very disappointed. First of all, the place smelled as I entered with my friends (we all noticed it). The service was not impressive and was very slow. The waitresses should focus on providing prompt service. Be aware of the daily sushi specials that was recommended to us, and was not on the menu: we forgot to ask the price so we had the suprise waiting when the bill came! These specials were 3x the price of the sushi on the menu, but that is nothing. It was simply not worth it. Everything was way tooo salty. I sadly have to say that I will NOT revisit this place.

  • Pros: fast
  • Cons: parking, way too salty food
2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/20/06

Very small servings

by slovakinboston at Citysearch

I ordered Chirashi and was very disappointed. I get the same meal in many different restaurants in Boston but this was the smallest portion I ever got. The $20 meal was just like a small appetizer, maybe 4 slices of sashimi for $20??? The fish was average quality. Will never go there again. After dinner I went to Shabu Zen one street away and had some excellent sashimi for excellent price. I also recommend Oishii. I wouldn't waste my money at Ginza in Chinatown again!

  • Cons: very small portions, average sashimi
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/01/06

Consistent & reliable

by thaiboo at Citysearch

I go there every few months or so and while it's not stellar, sushi quality is consistent and there are many other things to try on the menu (like the variety of soups) than your average Boston Japanese restaurant. Hamachi (yellowtail) & tuna (sashimi or sushi) are good basic choices; I tend to stay away from the fancy rolls drowned in mayo. For dessert, the fried ice cream is very good (ginger + green tea ice cream inside), and is huge - 5" diameter ball piled high with whipped cream. Ask for at least 2 spoons.

  • Pros: Sushi, other menu items
  • Cons: No real complaints
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/25/06

Wonderful sushi in Chinatown

by kristylsummers at Citysearch

We had fabulous sushi at Ginza in Chinatown. Wonderful salmon, yellowtail, unagi, scallop sushi. Fatty tuna was very good, but the regular salmon had a better, fatty taste. Excellent miso soup and the spicy scallop roll was all that -- spicy and delicious, not too much mayo.

  • Pros: sushi quality, service, speed of service
  • Cons: drafty up front
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/30/04

Best Sushi

by sb_fido at Citysearch

The sushi and noodle bowls here are amazing. My boyfriend and I got the chef's sushi special boat for the evening and were treated to a spectacular work of art which was both beautiful to look at and eat. The undon noodle special was packed with tasty fish, eggs, chicken and veggies and enough for two people. The spicy tuna rolls are fabulous. The service was a bit awkward as we were sitting at the bar and had to keep handing the sushi plates to the servers who reached over our heads. I would recomend sitting at a table instead.

  • Pros: Specials, Sushi

The Details on Ginza Japanese Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • bad service
  • good fresh sushi
  • mediocre food
  • excellent price
  • very good fried ice cream
  • wonderful salmon
  • fresh nigiri
  • fresh lobster
  • excellent spicy scallop roll
  • excellent sashimi
  • great ambiance
  • especially love special sushi
  • tasty chicken
  • fabulous spicy tuna rolls
  • tasty fish
  • tasty eggs
  • very good tuna
  • terrible value
  • especially love catepillar roll
  • nice atmosphere
  • wonderful yellowtail
  • recommend oishii
  • good deals
  • best sukiyaki
  • recommend lobster sashimi deluxe
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