Blue Fin
Cambridge, MA 02140-1430
Phone: (617) 497-8022
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Prentiss Street
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Blue Fin – by Alison Bulman
The Scene
Inside the Porter Exchange mall sits an inconspicuous corridor of Japanese restaurants and Asian supermarkets. Locals vouch that Blue Fin outshines them all, and the line frequently stretching out the door backs up that claim. College kids and under-30 types slurp udon and chopstick vibrant arrays of sushi at the small sushi bar, and at tables inside almost bare walls. Attentive servers see that no need goes unfulfilled.
The Food
A chewy spicy beef tongue salad arrives in a sweet and garlicky, soy-derived yakiniku sauce over seaweed, iceberg lettuce and cabbage. Soft-shell crab begs for less cooking. Sushi slices are on the skimpy side, and the not-so delicate aroma of the Uni raises questions about its freshness. But rich, titillating monkfish liver medallions in lemony soy-based ponzu sauce absolve all sins. Save a little room for dessert: order one scoop each of red bean and green tea ice creams for a fruity finish.
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Insider Tips
When to GoVisit at lunch for the mother of all sushi deals: 15 pieces of your choosing for $6.95.
Save MoneyOn a budget? Order a set, a value meal consisting of a main entree and several sides, relatively cheap and large enough to share
Know Before You GoThe restaurant doesn't accept reservations on weekends. Opt for a seat at the sushi bar to avoid a long wait for a table.
User Reviews for Blue Fin
06/03/2008 Posted by wongfei88
I have been going to Blue Fin for several years and have had many lunches and a few dinners there. Dinner is not as good a deal and has typically involved long waits and slow service. Lunch has been unpredictable for getting timely service but the wait was usually worth it. Unfortunately, the quality of sushi and service has declined since their expansion. During my last visit, the unagi (broiled eel, my favorite) was inedible. The quality of the tamago (egg omelet) and mackerel are what I typically use to judge a sushi restaurant and neither was very good. Unfortunately, my complaints fell on deaf ears and I will likely not return.
Pros: deal for lunch, sometimes can be pretty good
Cons: quality of sushi rice and fish variable
05/07/2008 Posted by DelicateHeidi
I've been going there for years and still think it's the best sushi joint in the area. The fish is always super fresh and I almost always end up eating too much. I wouldn't say it's exactly cheap, but decent for good sushi. Love the expansion, I haven't had to wait more than 10 minutes for a table since.
Pros: Fresh fish
Cons: sometimes the servers aren't as attentive as I'd like
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