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Name: Douzo
Address: 131 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA, 02116
Telephone: (617) 859-8886
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.79

Douzo

131 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA, 02116

(617) 859-8886
Store is closed

Douzo Menu

Cold Starters

Salmon Tartar

Torched Salmon

Spicy Tuna Or Spicy Scallop

Tuna Tataki

Yuzu Lobster
Soups

Dobin Mushi

Nameko Miso Soup

Spicy Lobster Miso Soup

Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Cherrystone Ginger Soup
Salads

House Salad

Lobster Salad

Spicy Tuna Salad

Seafood Salad

Seaweed Salad
Entrees

Sushi Dinner

Sashimi Dinner

Chirashi Dinner

Tempura

Katsu
Sushi & Sashimi

Egg Omelet

Octopus

Scallop

Snow Crab

Cooked Shrimp

Healthy Meal suggestions for Douzo

Cold Starters

Salmon Tartar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Torched Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Or Spicy Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Tataki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yuzu Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Dobin Mushi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nameko Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Lobster Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shiitake Mushroom Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherrystone Ginger Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seaweed Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Sushi Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sashimi Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chirashi Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Katsu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sushi & Sashimi

Egg Omelet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cooked Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Art B.

Atmosphere was quite nice; most of the food was good, but not great. Service was polite, but s-l-o-w. Plan accordingly. We ordered spicy salmon, which was tasty, but not spicy. The yellowtail was good, and my companion liked the sweet potato. We also had the ohitashi (cold starter) which were chilled, chewy rounds of spinach served in a cold milky sesame sauce. I would have put those on the "Not So Much" section of the menu.
(3)
Christina G.

I think this is some of the best sushi in the Back Bay area. I don't think I've ever been displeased with anything I've had off the menu. The atmosphere is fun and the prices are not outrageous.
(4)
Stephanie Z.

Went there last night, didn't need reservation got right in. Waitress was pleasant but took a long time to take our order. Salad & oyster katsu came out 1st which were very good. Shumai for some reason didn't come out with the rest of the apps, which were a little cool. We ordered 3 of their special rolls, which really weren't to special at all. Not very flavorful. And the piece of black hair that I found in the wasabi after I ate some pieces was gross. I know it happens but hard to see. They handled it well very apologetic & took it off bill & compted the 3 drinks we had. I can't say that I'd be back again though. I had wished we went up the road to Zen.
(2)
Kelly C.

Honestly, I've had better. Having read the reviews, I was going to check out Harus, but opted for Douzo instead. I read the reviews below and was under the impression the spider roll was fantastic. It left the worst taste in my mouth that I could not get rid of. The atmosphere was nice, service was good, but the sushi was OK. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. I also don't understand why high-end (which it's supposed to be) sushi places have crab stick on their menu. Nasty. On the flip side, the sashimi was very good, very fresh. We also had the steamed shumai; which was excellent.
(3)
James T.

I had lunch here, quite disappointed. I was expecting extreme level of detail and super high quality, given the plethora of reviews. I can only assume it gets a lot of 1st date'rs and Hynes convention visitors who either don't know better or are too drunk to know. First example: the plating was very poor. The plates were clean..ish, but still had that faint sheen and drag marks of the prior sushi and soy sauce. At least wipe the plate after the dishwasher, and present the food in a tidy fashion. Fish quality was nothing to rave about. Staff were ok. There are better options in Boston.
(2)
sofiane b.

One of the best for sushi, sashimi was great as well. Great service, courteous and quick. Will be back
(5)
Dan G.

I came here with a group of peeps for lunch. The bento lunch price was pretty decent and you get a good amount of food. The food itself was pretty good as well. I like that you can pick the entree and the sushi, however I really wish they would put descriptions on their menu, maybe they have it on the main menu but I wasn't about to search through the lunch and the main menu, so I just picked! My choices were good. I got the Katsu Chicken which is like a breaded cutlet, served with a hot mustard and a bbq-like dipping sauce. The salad was just shredded romaine hearts, nothing too fancy or worth mentioning and the Alaskan roll I had was yummy. I also hate their website. Its way too 'rich' for a restaurant thus taking too long to load and navigate and find what you need quickly. As friends may know, I normally would never pick a northern Asian restaurant, but I did enjoy Douzo enough to not put up a stink about coming back. Yay!
(3)
robert a.

stellar, great, went twice, love it. Best Sushi I had in Boston. Tuna Tataki was really good, tender, holy goodness. Go here, eat here...... Good (not great) Sake selection. Prices are acceptable Only is issue we all had was the really bad music (if you can call it that) played at a 11.
(4)
Kaye N.

I went there on Friday night with my friend, I love the sushi here.and other plus for the service, great staffs! Just a minus for the parking, is so hard to look for street parking at back bay, at the end I pay for 30 to parking into the mall.
(4)
Kim L.

Douzo is consistently good. Big fan of the Crunchy Roll and the Tiger Roll, but everything is delicious.
(5)
Beth B.

It wasn't terrible, but was impressively mediocre, from the music to the food to the service. I got chirashi and the fish ranged from decent to not good; at the prices ($50/person, only drank tea and bottled water) that is ludicrous.
(2)
Ally S.

Some of the best Sushi I've ever had. It's super pricey, but it's really worth it. Delish!
(5)
Lindsay B.

I was actually really disappointed in Douzo. Came on a Friday night around 9. The sushi wasn't bad. There was one special that was really good, I wish I could remember what it was called. Also, they make their Philadelphia roll with cucumber instead of avocado, which I liked. The reason this is getting 2 stars is because of the service. It was terrible and with so many other great sushi places in Boston with good service, I won't be coming back. There was a short wait for a table for 2, so we went to the bar to wait. We sat for 5-10 minutes as the bartender and 3 other people behind the bar did everything except ask us what we wanted to drink. It was really odd. As soon as he gave us our drinks, our table was ready and the bartender was definitely foreshadowing the waitress' abilities (or lack thereof). It took over an hour to get our sushi, which wouldn't have been a huge deal - if she ever checked on us to order more drinks. And then, what was particularly irritating was that when we FINALLY got our sushi (which again, wasn't bad) she said 10 mins later, "okay last call, we're closing, do you want dessert or another drink." We both had almost full plates in front of us and the restaurant was half full still (it wasn't 1am with 1 other table!). It really is too bad because price was incredibly reasonable, and it made me want to like this place. Service FAIL.
(2)
Alyssa I.

A great restaurant! Went in with high expectations after reading many Yelp! reviews. Was pleasantly surprised. Great staff with amazing customer service. Sat in the bar (didn't have reservations, but we got a seat right away). Had both types of edamame, and they were delicious! Was with 3 others, and we all had amazing sushi rolls! The only thing to complain about was the cramped space in the bar area. Would recommend to all those in the Back Bay area!
(4)
Jessica Z.

First of all, I'd like to state that Douzo actually deserves more of a 3.5. The interior of Douzo is very clean and has a very dim atmosphere. I was seated immediately and the service was nice. Nothing too special. I ordered a few things, the kamikaze maki, seared toro sushi, snow mountain, and some other roll. My favorite would have to be the kamikaze roll. I thought the sushi was overall good, yet bland at the same time. Ironic, but there's nothing special about the sushi but at the same time it's desirable. I probably won't be coming back. The sushi is too expensive and I was still hungry by the time I left. The rolls aren't cheap, ranging from $7-15 or so on average. If you're hungry then prepared to spend a lot before you're actually full. P.S. My favorite part about Douzo is the candy that they have at the front near the door. They're SO good.
(4)
Gaby F.

One of the best sushi spots in boston
(4)
Liz B.

Completely delicious. Had edamame for the first time (both the spicy and the regular) and loved it. The Backbay roll is fantastic. Classy atmosphere. The service was a bit slow (although, it was a Friday night), but that is my only, very minor complaint.
(4)
Michael C.

Great sushi in the back bay at a decent price. The sushi sampling I had was top notch, but nothing I had standed out to me as different from your standard sushi joint. What sets this place apart is the gorgeous space they occupy.
(4)
Jennifer M.

My favorite sushi restaurant and it's conveniently located only a few blocks from my apartment. The first time I came here was early on when I moved from NYC, so the prices to me didn't seem that high for the quality of sushi that you get. I've always had great service when I went, so no complaints in that department. I also love that they have a full bar.
(5)
Jenessa C.

Great lunch options & dinner options. I have found their sauce to be slightly salty, but other than that you can't go wrong with anything you might eat here. At lunch, they have a nice array of pre-packaged sushi options and a great can of green tea that tastes just like a cup of green tea. If you work in the building, you get a discount too.
(4)
Kana O.

Good sushi and amazing service! We went for a bachelorette party dinner and we couldn't be happier with this place. They had a lot of different rolls and they were all delicious! We ordered about 10 different types of rolls and we loved them all. This place is by no means a traditional Japanese sushi but if you're looking for good creative rolls, this place is great! On top of that, their service is amazing! Our water and tea were never empty because they're so attentive! I am a fan :)
(4)
Sam S.

4 stars for their lunch specials. Their leche martini is one of the best martini's EVER (and I know my martini's.) If you're heading there for dinner, I think it's overpriced but that comes with this area of the city.
(4)
Rachel N.

While in Boston for college, Douzo was the place we went to when too lazy to head to Oishii in Sudbury -- but after my most recent trip, I'm pretty sure that I won't be heading back unless it suddenly becomes Boston's only place to grab some sushi. I guess I'd never noticed that at least 1/2 of the rolls have mayo/weird sauce (mango w/ ikura, pass), have deep fried components, or just plain sound kind of...off -- it's truly Americanized -- which isn't always a bad thing, but here to fish isn't good enough to make their attempted creativity anything more than mediocrity. Most recently we went for the Alaskan roll (salmon, avocado, rolled in bonito flakes, which overpowered the roll), the crunch roll (a bastardization of sushi cloaked in mango sauce and grossness), a tekka roll (fine...not delicious), a great yellowtail scallion roll (finally something to look forward to) and yellow tail, salmon, and bass sushi. The yellow tail sushi tasted distinctly of plastic, and while the bass was good, it wasn't like the firm yet pillowy goodness that bass sushi usually is. Sad to see it's gone so far downhill.
(3)
Elizabeth D.

I'm often weary of pre-assembled, refrigerated sushi as I had a bad experience a few years ago buying sushi at a market. However, at Douzo, they have a small sushi bar specially designated for take-out orders.They have a small room separate from the restaurant which has the separate sushi bar and a refrigerated case. They offer their house salad, seaweed salad, and a few sushi combos, even some with the option of brown rice for just a dollar more. It's really good quality. I especially like the seaweed salad and spicy tuna. Eating in the dining room is considerably more pricy than the take-out options, but the food is quite delicious.
(4)
Josephine L.

Sex and the City chic right outside the Back Bay station. Make no mistake: This place is trendy and gorgeous, totally perfect for a girls' night out or a sleek 'n' chic birthday party. I came here for the latter and it was a huge party so I don't honestly remember everything we had because the food seemed to just keep coming and coming. Standouts were: Crispy Shrimp starter, Black Cod Misoyaki (I think we got several of this--it's fantastic!), Grilled Duck, Rainbow Roll (I love Rainbow Roll anywhere) and Summer Roll. I don't remember what the bill came out to but it was pretty reasonable (we *were* a large party, though). Overall, I liked this place but the food--while good--was not as memorable as the company I was with, so I'm not sure I'd come back with a small group.
(4)
Marissa P.

Went here today for lunch. Everything was good, but nothing was outstanding except for the 'volcano roll'... delicious! crab, tobiko, avocado, and cucumber with a spicy sauce. SO GOOD! We ate it up SO fast!!! We also had a spicy salmon roll, philadelphia roll, sweet potato roll, and a miso soup. They were all standard, but none exceptional. CONS: server was kind of bitchy; expensive for what it is.
(3)
Kirk G.

The food here was perfect, plentiful and priced just below too expensive. The atmosphere is gabby gabby talk talk, turned down a bit. The seating was very comfortable. Never felt bogged down in the seating. This place knows sushi well and has an adventurous and comfort foodie way of combining ingredients. After a 30 minute wait we were attended to well by our sweet Russian waitress. She was charming, friendly, informative and interesting, but still and most important a waitress. She got everything right. And I must admit we are a hard bunch to please. The deep fried banana was not good at all, very bland. But don't let that stop ya.
(4)
sasha h.

I've only ever had takeout from here but it's been consistently good every time. We always order sushi and sashimi platters with a mix of everything for our office. Love the eel sashimi and most of the special rolls are good. As for apps, we always get the shumai or gyoza which are both yummy. Good lunch or dinner option for in-office catering, definitely pricey though
(4)
V. T.

Douzo is one of those places that you would check out once to see what the buzz is all about and then that's it. Unless you actually work in the area and crave sushi 3,4 times a week. I came here during lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. The place was packed with all types of business people. I don't think the fish quality here is that great. I ordered the Red Spider roll because it seems yummy. It is nothing special. All the suggestions from other yelpers are great but do add the Duck Ravioli (Gyoza). They are delicious! I also order Tuna Sashimi which came in 3 pieces for a price of $8.75. I expect really really fresh fish. It was not at all. The pieces of Tuna was not tight and chewy but easily fell apart in my mouth instead. Service is kinda snobby and wasn't as nice as I expected. After all, if I paid more than $30 for my lunch I should set my expectation a little higher, right?
(3)
Mary L.

Went for an early dinner and the food was definitely good. It was a little overpriced but it was worth it. The salmon appetizer rolls were yummy and the sauce was perfectly sweet and spicy. The soft shell crab roll was good but it was small, only 4 pieces. The uni was fresh but not the best I've had but at least not previously frozen uni. The pork Katsu was great! It came with 2 large pieces and that was definitely more than enough. That was the only dish that was worth the price I thought. But it's the back bay so you expect to pay a little more.
(3)
Wendy L.

Spicy Tuna Salad! Douzo has pretty decent maki creations and appetizers but it's a bit pricey. The atmosphere is really nice and the location is right by Copley so expect to pay a premium for the food. Lunch is a super super good deal...bento boxes for ~$10 highly recommend. I love the Curry Katsu Bento! My favorite roll is the Dragon Roll definitely. The makis here are pretty heavy and perfect for sharing. The service is good and professional. The restaurant is clean, well kept and well renovated. It's a great place for a date!
(4)
Karen T.

The raw oyster shots had to be my favorite. They were refreshing & flavorful. I also tried the lobster sushi, caterpillar, rainbow, red spider, & new year sushi which were all delicious. The seaweed salad & tuna tartar is a must try! You will not be disappointed. We also tried the curry shrimp and chicken bento that came with rice, veggies, and orange slices which was also flavorful & delicious. For drinks we had a lychee martini & peach pom pom which were both made well. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice & inviting. There is street parking with meters. We went on a Saturday and was able to get parking and walk in without a reservation. Great sushi place & reasonable prices!
(5)
Ashley D.

I have lived all over the Boston area and needless to say Douzo is as good as it gets, the best! Great for both lunch and dinner. I went here in 2006 and had a great time with college friends and came back in 2011 with my current boss for a nice lunch. Great lunchbox specials and you get a big portion compaired to your typical lunch special. I visited Douzo this week for dinner and drinks, a group of us split a few items; volcano roll is great, spinder roll is fantastic! The shrimp tempora is basic but a must have in addition to the lobster miso soup and seaweed salad. Wasnt rushed out at all, we took our time and had the keylime tart which was great with apricot and rasberry sause. The waitstaff is very friendly and attentive, water glasses were always filled. I called to see how long of a wait i was kindly put on hold, and responded to promptly. They take reservations for 5+ people. Also a parking garage is convienetly next to backbay station if need be.
(5)
Nick L.

Good food, pricey but worth it. Cheesy disposable chopsticks seemed out of place.
(4)
Karen P.

Went here months ago for lunch. The place was practically empty, but I heard it's crowded at night. I ordered about 6 special rolls, an appetizer and 2 regular hand rolls. Everything was just ok so I was disappointed after reading so many great reviews. Maybe I went at a bad time. Honestly, I don't care how much it cost for good sushi cause I have spending problems. I didn't think this place was expensive but then again, I have an abnormally high budget. The thing that disappointed me was purely the food. The spicy tuna had just about no flavor and the Russian roll was so salty!! I fed it to my brother, who usually would eat anything, and he complained about the salt. The red spider was ok. I've been having sushi since I was 4, so I know what's good and what's the same old thing restaurants are trying to pass off as original. IT'S JUST SMOTHERED IN WARM SPICY MAYO PEOPLE!!!! Gosh...Only newbies would enjoy the red spider enough to crave it. Everything else tasted ok and the fish really is fresh. I went to Haru for the 1st time a few days prior to this and got to say that I favor Haru.
(3)
Howe L.

Probably one of the better quality and tasting Japanese restaurants in boston. The food was not a disappointment, but given its prices, i did expect much better service.
(4)
Derrick P.

Sushi here is really not so impressive. I had the red snapper roll and the rainbow roll. Nothing that really stands out. In the suburbs, I may rate this place with 4 stars, but for a major city and a nice location, I wasn't very impressed. The atmosphere is very nice - a lot of young professionals and a great layout. A good place to go on a date or with a few friends. Just don't expect sushi that will blow your mind.
(3)
Linda E.

Went here for a nice evening out to talk more with a nice gentleman I had recently met. We went on a Friday at about 8pm and I was happy to see how close it was to the Back Bay T since it was kind of cold out to walk far. We put our name in and had a quick 20 minute wait so we decided to get drinks in the bar. I ordered a Ginger Martini which was both ginger flavored with gin alcohol. It was very tasty since I'm not usually a martini fan. They were about $11 which wasn't too bad for the taste and the neighborhood. The host even carried it over to the table for me when the table was ready, so I wouldn't spill any. When we sat down, we ordered a nice sashimi dish which was a mixture of about 5 different types of sashimi, I would recommend this as a nice light starter while waiting for your meal. I forget what we ordered exactly, but I know we ordered about 3 specialty rolls. All of them were delicious, so I don't think you can go wrong. We finished off the evening with some warm sake and the chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cake was nice and smooth and something I would recommend sharing with another person since it's very rich. All in all, it was a great experience. The only down side to the restaurant is that the seats are very close together. I know it gets crowded and more seats help the business, but it was really hard to not listen to the conversation next to me since I was only about 5 inches away. I could even tell they were listening to me by their reactions when I said certain things. The waitress was very attentive and the design of the restaurant with the low lights was perfect for a romantic evening, first date, or even dinner with friends.
(4)
Christine N.

Everything was amazing, very very good spicy tuna. SErvice was great and very attentive. The biggest problem with the entire experience was the couple sitting next to my group. The female counterpart of this couple seemed to find it very offensive that she had been seated next 5 younger women. Luckily, the rolls and saki quickly distracted us from her dagger eyes.
(5)
Jolene S.

I still really like Douzo and I think the rack of lamb ($23) and edamame starter are worth having. The spare ribs were too fatty for me and there were only 8 calamari rings in the starter (which made me feel deprived). Nevertheless, I would go back to try the spider roll (and still consider this place a gem in the Back Bay).
(3)
Khoa N.

Douzo does not disappoint, at least for the few times I've been there. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Soft-shell crab was crunchy and meaty - not overfried with just the shell like some places I've been to. Pan-fried gyoza was also only slightly fried which is how I like it. All that said, I have to mention that the bill does ring up to be a lot if I were to satisfy my sushi craving here. And that is why I only come when I feel like giving myself a special treat (more like my boyfriend giving me a treat:-P ) and enjoy a nice sushi date in the city :)
(5)
Andrea B.

I like Douzo, their maki tastes just fine, but it is no Fugakyu (but then again, no place is). I went here with a friend and the best part of our meal was definitely the scallop kaiyaki we got for an appetizer. I had never had kaiyaki before, so I wasn't expecting much, but it was absolutely fantastic. As I said, the maki at Douzo definitely tastes good. We got Shrimp Tempura, a Philadelphia, Idaho, Crazy, and Spicy Tuna (I may have peeked at his review to refresh my memory. Shh, don't tell anyone!!). But each piece would fall apart as soon as we tried to touch any of it. Now, when you're starving and dying for some sushi, it becomes problematic when you can't successfully transfer it from the plate to your mouth. I was shameless though - I eventually abandoned my chopsticks and grabbed a piece with my hands. I have enough trouble with those chopsticks under the best of conditions. Luckily, none of this tainted my experience here that terribly, so 3.5 stars. If it wasn't for the maki falling apart, I'd probably round it up to 4.
(3)
Kara G.

We have always been to Snappy sushi on Newbury St. We decided to try out Douzo because it was closer to our home. We learned that your basic sushi rolls (ex:spicy yellowtail) are twice the price as snappy sushi and it looks poorly prepared when we ordered it take out. Upon eating, the roll fell apart. It tasted fine, but there are much better and cheaper sushi restaurants in the area.
(2)
Eric C.

Good food, good service. Little expensive and they missed an item on the first order, but overall very good. We went with a larger crowd, so probably not an issue for a few people.
(4)
Jean H.

Yellowtail Uzusukuri was really really satisfying, Agedashi Tofu has always been my favorite; it's surprisingly light Lunch-Tempura Udon was sort of in the weird side, the soup would taste so much better if they hadnt added the bamboo shoots....(which is usually used in ramen?) and i tasted some batter in the broccoli tempura, big no no. Crispy Filo Oyster was AWESOME...the lettuce gives the fried oyster a refreshing feeling, makes me dance.
(4)
Lily H.

The sushi was fresh, tasted delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. Probably one of the better sushi places I've had in Boston. The desserts looked and tasted great too. Just wished they were a lil bigger, but I guess you get small and fancy at a restaurant like this. Our server was very attentive and kept our drinks filled. The ambiance is calming and the overall dining experience was nice for a catch up date with the girlfriends.
(4)
Lisa I.

I used to work right near here, so we'd come here all the time. While I have no qualms about the food itself, it's WAY overpriced and the portions are tiny. Go elsewhere and save your money.
(2)
Silvia V.

The atmosphere at Douzo is fun, it's a modern and hip restaurant. The appetizers are pretty good. Tried: spicy tuna salad, beef tataki, shumai, gyoza, agedashi tofu, seafood kaiyak (I didn't eat all this on my own, we were a party of 8)i. The sushi is nothing special. Spicy tuna and crunchy roll were good, the rest not so much. The bites are small. The desserts were not good. Tempura was too thick on the green tea ice cream, banana tempura was the same and the strawberry dessert tasted like it came from Stop and Shop. I am a Fugakyu fan, and can't give more than 3 stars to any other sushi restaurant.
(3)
Linda M.

Incredible! I travel a lot with work and try sushi at every stop. This is my favorite place. I went for New Years and we were lucky to get a table! The atmosphere was posh, at least for that night. The specialty roll selection was great and the presentation was top notch. It was pricey but worth it and of course, it's in Boston so everything is a bit extra.
(5)
Sara D.

I'm going to just come out and say it: my tastes in sushi are probably pretty pedestrian compared to the true sushi aficionados out there. I'm not ashamed to say I enjoy a good spicy tuna roll and rainbow roll. My tastes in sushi and sashimi are typically limited to the tuna, salmon and white fish variety. I'm not out there ordering sea urchin. I do, however, care a lot about the freshness of the fish, the taste of the fish and yes, I'll say it, the size of the rolls. With that in mind, I'm giving Douzo a 5 star rating. It's my go-to Sushi place if I want a nice night out for cocktails and sushi. I was there last night with my boyfriend. We walked in at around 8pm on a Thurs. and didn't have to wait for a table (though past experience has taught me to get a reservation for a weekend night). Atmosphere is nice, though a little hard to hear at times with background music and the crowded tables of chatting diners. We started out with the Scallop Kayaiki and Douzo Short Ribs as appetizers. I love the Scallop Kayaiki here - it's delicous. Short Ribs were fine, though nothing to write home about. We moved on to sharing some rolls and sashimi. We did a volcano roll, rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, the alaskan roll, and a yellowtail with scallion roll. We also ordered tuna and crab stick sashimi. Everything was excellent - what can I say, it was fresh and tasted great. I was completely happy and satisfied with the meal. Service was excellent and attentive. Are there fancier places to eat sushi? Sure. But this is a solid place to go and a nice middle step between "fanciest place out there" and "casual neighborhood joint." What can I say, I like it.
(5)
Brittany H.

Everybody and anybody knows that the best place to go for sushi in Boston is Fugakyu. Hands down.... so one of the co-owners of Fugakyu decided to open up another sushi restaurant in Back Bay, which is warmly welcomed. (whether it was on a good terms split or not...well that's to be confirmed as well) They did it again, not exactly bigger, but food worthy BETTER. Definitely a promising and shining gem, for whenever I visit home! I definitely had my first sushi-gasm in a very long time. Such a gasm... it litererally hurt to shove the last piece of roll in my mouth.... Guess I overstuffed and did it again... oops! Dou-zu, authentic, creative in its set-up and sushi rolls, you are guaranteed to leave appeased. Yeah, it is a bit on the pricey side, but leaving dollar signs aside, the take on quality and taste is beyond superb. The natural earth tones are aesthetically pleasing, but count no more than 20 tables max. The high top bar and wide open ceilings can be deceiving! Memorable rolls include Crazy, Phoenix and Torch... with our choice to substitute for BROWN RICE!!!!!! So we went for it... and it was delicious.... little on the rice, excess on the fish. The tobiko on the phoenix and torch roll was fresh as all hell. Douzu again... translation means please come in.... again!!
(5)
Ted B.

Long wait unless you grab a table near the bar or make a reservation. Food was good, prices outrageous. Atmosphere club-like and service outstanding once you get noticed. I'd return for more.
(3)
Elisa C.

I came for lunch and for dinner, so I'll try to keep it short. For lunch, my friend and I ordered the Nabeyaki udon and the Spicy Seafood udon. The portions were well worth the price and very filling. The taste was incredible but slightly on the salty side. The seafood was aplenty in both bowls of noodles. For the Nabeyaki, the shrimp tempura comes on a side dish, which prevents it from getting soggy. It was crispy and fried just right. Dinner wise, I went alone and was seated at the sushi bar. Price wise, it is slightly more than what I would expect given the quality of the sushi, which is good, but not the best. I ordered the Octopus Ceviche, Kobe beef Kushi Yaki, Rainbow roll, Tiger roll, and the special 3-flavored mochi ice cream. The octopus was very good, but the amount of sauce overpowered it. The kushi yaki confused me the most because there was a piece of pineapple and a tomato grilled with it. Even though the beef absorbed some of the fruit and vegetable's flavor, it wasn't the taste I wanted. The salt on the side was a nice touch though. Moving on to the entrees, I had the chance to watch my sushi being made, so I had high expectations. The only downside was the sloppiness of how the sushi was cut (I'm a huge visual eater). Other than that, both rolls were great! My favorite part of them was the giant roe used for the Tiger roll. Finally, the grande finale: 3-flavored mochi ice cream. There was mango, strawberry, and chocolate. It was cool, sticky, and sweet. A nice ending to a savory dinner. The atmosphere is chic and definitely classier than what it seems on the outsider. While shorts and tees are totally fine for lunch, you might want to be slightly dressier for dinner. Service is prompt and attentive. Definitely worth 4 stars. It becomes a bit of a waiting game during the dinner rush on weekends though. Overall, I'm pleasantly pleased with my experience and would probably come back for a date or lunch, but not a dinner alone. Service: 4.5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Food (appearance, portion, taste): 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5
(4)
Chelsea L.

Celiac/Gluten-Free Review: My husband and I discovered Douzo through a "gluten-free in Boston" blog post since they were listed to have gluten-free soy sauce in house, and I don't even know where to begin! Not only was it super convenient to the T (Back Bay Station), the restaurant was easy to find and gorgeous. We had a lunch reservation and were immediately seated. Our server was attentive and accommodating. Since most sushi is naturally gluten-free, I never had any concerns with getting sick, but they were knowledgable anyway. I ordered a special kind of avocado maki roll, and it was top notch delicious. We loved this place so much that we made a second reservation immediately for our last day in town! Highly recommend Douzo!
(5)
Ryan Z.

Excellent sushi and service. This should be the bar at which sushi should be held to. Nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place.
(5)
L F.

Surprisingly I have forgotten to write a review for Douzo. Hands down this is the best, reasonably priced, sushi option in Boston. Douzo offers a fine selection of quality rolls and sashimi. I am a huge fan of the Toro (fatty tuna). It is probably one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted! I recommend making an Open Table reservation since the restaurant is usually busy. I was surprised how full it was on a recent Wednesday night.
(4)
Liz B.

I feel torn about this trendy spot and would honestly give it a 3.5, so hear me out. My husband and I dined here for his birthday on a Friday night, and had high hopes upon first walking in. The ambiance seemed perfect with it's dim lights, candles, and cozy setup. I had made reservations in advance (they take online reservations - bonus!), but we found ourselves waiting for a little bit. Normally that would cue us to mozy on over to the bar, but it was pretty cramped already so we patiently waited until our table was ready 15 minutes later. No big. With an extensive menu, Duozo has something to offer for every sushi lover. We took other reviewers' word and ordered the Red Spider Roll. You should too! In addition, we ordered toro, the spicy salmon roll, and the scallop roll too. All were incredibly delicious and considering the prices of other sushi spots in Boston, Duozo's prices are very reasonable! I was happy when I received the bill considering how much we ate and drank. What leaves me torn is that the service could have been a little bit more knowledgable. Our server seemed to be confused about some of the drinks, and later, when ordering our meals, we ordered the toro sushi but were instead brought the toro sashimi for a higher price. At this point, we were starving and didn't care enough to complain. Additionally, the aforementioned ambiance began to get a little bit too cozy. Our table was so close to another couple on a date, in which we learned everything they hated about their exes in previous marriages. So now we know. To end on a good note, the food alone is delicious. It has more on the menu that your suburban spots usually have to offer, so I wish this spot was a little closer to us to try more items on the menu. Who knows, maybe we will be back in the future. Maybe.
(4)
Vania Y.

Douzo is one of those hidden gems. A diamond you pass by on the way to work or trying to get home from Backbay station. It wasn't until I did some investigating for nearby Japanese food, that I stumbled upon Douzo, and realized how many times I have passed it. Douzo is one of those intimate Japanese/lounge restaurants that makes it great for a date, or with a couple of close friends. I am a huge sushi eater, and the fish was fresh, the rolls innovative and my belly was satisfied. My only qualm would be with the tempura. That night, I was strangely feeling a strong vibe for some vegetable tempura. Without getting into the nit picking, I'll just say that it was good enough but not the best technique, and that's why I knocked off one star. Overall though, I highly recommend Douzo. Great ambiance, great drinks (if you like them girly drinks like me, get the Lychee Martini, a typical classic but executed with finesse- that's when you know a place is good), and good food. You won't be disappointed!
(4)
Michelle S.

Huge fan of Douzo! They have unique and special rolls that always catch my eye. The staff is helpful and professional, and the ambiance is modern. The place can get busy quickly, so I'd recommend making a reservation before coming! My favorite roll is the New Year's -- it has spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and a special sauce. Overall high quality sushi, great staff, and great vibe.
(5)
Oki P.

Douzo is always a pleasure to dine at during lunch. Lunch menus are well-priced and the service is impeccable. They even remember me by my first name! My favorite lunch menu would be the nabeyaki udon, which is such a big portion filled with seafood goodness that you cannot miss!
(5)
San W.

Came here a couple of Tuesdays ago with b. for a celebratory dinner after finishing my doctoral project presentation (woot woot) earlier that afternoon. Got here around 7ish without a reservation and were seated promptly. And so it went: DRINKS 1st Attempt: Orange Lin (don't remember the ingredients anymore and they don't have it on their online menu but there was whiskey, orange bitters, blah blah blah) I thought there was some ingredient in here that would add a hint of sweetness and balance out the bitters but nope, it was ALL bitter. It tasted like medicine with a kick and I mean that in a bad way. While I would normally just suck it up, I wanted a celebratory drink that I could enjoy, dammit! The funny thing was when our waitress came by to ask us how our drinks were and I told her how bitter my drink was, she surprisingly responded with: "Yeah, it's a terrible drink, we just don't know how to tell our customers to NOT order it." Or something along those lines. We were just like umm...why don't you guys take it off the menu? Pretty easy right? 2nd Attempt: Lychee Martini (Grey Goose, lychee juice, pineapple) Anyways, our waitress kindly got me another drink. I went a complete 180 and got this instead. It was aight. Tasted exactly like the three ingredients. No surprises. Past Attempt: Cucumber Martini (Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka, sake, fresh mint, muddled cucumber) I got this drink the last time I was here and I have to say that I probably should have just stuck with this and been less adventurous. I remember it being refreshingly strong. Yup. APPETIZERS Salmon Tartar (w/ taro chips) It was a decent tartar, not the best but definitely not the worst. Wished there were more chips though. Scallop Kaiyaki (baked on a half shell) Again, decent, not the best nor the worst. I found it a bit too mayo-ey for my liking and there were not enough scallops. DINNER Spicy Salmon Maki / Spicy Tuna Maki Decent. Nothing special. Sashimi Dinner (Chef's Selection) Prettily presented with a good variety of fish (tuna, albacore tuna, amberjack, salmon, red snapper, yellowtail, salmon roe, egg omelet). The salmon was so buttery...mmm. We also enjoyed the albacore tuna with the scallions and fried onion (I think that was what they were) bits sprinkled on top. DESSERT Mochi (3 pieces: green tea, red bean, vanilla) We would've gotten the fried ice cream but were too stuffed. The mochi was a nice finish to the night and was perfect for sharing. Each piece was cut in half and each half-piece was still pretty big. Wish they had chocolate instead of vanilla though. Overall, friendly service and decent (but somewhat overpriced) food. One of those places where I wouldn't mind coming back but I also wouldn't make it a point. La-di-da.
(3)
LamiaÃ¢ B.

Great Music Very good sushi They lost a star because when I asked for teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds they brought 5% of the quantity that I have expected (something like a sample) Very decent overall.
(4)
Joanna A.

Here's what you should get- (I've been here often) Spicy (or non spicy version) Lobster Miso Soup Rack of Lamb (hot starter, small appetizer portion) Tempura Sweet Potatoes Kobe Beef - Kushi Yaki (small portion skewer, get 2 per person) Scallop - Kushi Yaki (see portions above) Rainbow Maki Roll (good size portion, great value) - I also recommend the Douzo Platter for those that like variety in sushi/sashimi choices. Bridge presentation will impress your date as well! -
(5)
Allen H.

Great food, great service. Classy place. Be ready for a big bill.
(5)
Kevin G.

Made reservations at Douzo prior to seeing a show in Boston the other night. Due to traffic, ended up running very late. The staff at Douzo were incredible. We called ahead and said we were running late. They held our table for us and made sure our food was served quickly and we were able to eat, pay, and make it out of there on time for the show. They really bent over backwards to accommodate us and deserve to be recognized for that! Highly recommended. Not only was the sushi excellent, it was the TLC the staff showed us that made the difference between a good night out and a great experience worth writing about. I will definetley return to Douzo in the future!
(5)
Allison H.

Pretty good sushi and amazing saki. They def need to re-do the place though - the bar is so needing a face lift and new TVs....
(3)
A K.

Great decor and quick service. Good prices for the lunch menu. The lunch menu is available all days. Good place for a quiet lunch.
(3)
Renee T.

A pretty decent Japanese restaurant. Ordered their lunch special, salad and sashimi. Their salad taste awesome. As for the portion of serving size, I might sound weird but to be honest it impressed me. Its good for asian tiny stomach... lol... Losing one star because I think the sushi/sashimi is just okay... good in general but nothing more... maybe I didn't order great ones but... well... I might gonna go there again...! Customer service impressed me. I could feel I was being respect.
(4)
Luiza S.

Great Food. Terrible Service. Was part of a large party for dinner. We each ordered a drink, appetizer and dinner entree. Half of us had to wait over 30 minutes for our food (waitress had to ask for the order 3X because there was a "miscommunication" with the kitchen. We were charged for things we didn't order, then the waitress questioned why we wanted the incorrect charges removed. 2 of us spoke to managers for something to be done with the bill. So they sent 2 small chocolate cakes for 8 people? All in all, our entire dinner went over by an hour making the rest of the night rushed. We all left with a bad taste in our mouths despite the delicious food.
(1)
A G.

I cannot complain for the price (although I'm used to nyc). For $52 all in I got the sushi dinner plus two uni and a green tea. Nothing to complain about. Was it "good sushi" I wouldn't say so, but it was still a good meal in general. 26 on zagat is too high, but zagat is extraordinarily unreliable with sushi. The seared salmon piece was the standout to me. Definitely a place where they use a lot of sauces and try to have nice plating. Sushi does not stand out on its own, but again by all means not bad.
(3)
Tyler L.

Atmosphere and service were great. Kevin is awesome. However, we ordered a special that comes with sushi and they tried to pass off small pickled vegetable wraps as sushi; no rice, no fish. The manager tried to argue about it saying that this was still sushi... No... It's not. This place has potential but needs new management. I'd boot her in a minute.
(1)
Julie M.

Love the sushi here. Everything is very fresh and the service is fast. It is small inside so make sure to make a reservation!
(5)
Isabelle L.

Always the place to go for lunch! Their lunch special offers have great value and udon noodles are my favorite, vegetarian options available! Service is somewhat attentive. The house green tea is a great addition to the meal, noodle soups come in a big portion, lots of noodles, flavorful broth, and just the right amount of ingredients in there depending on what you ordered. I love their mints at the door as well! Don't forget to grab a few when you leave!!
(4)
Will E.

I had a pretty bad experience at Douzo recently. I went there with a few colleagues and we ran up quite a bill but I guess we stayed longer at our table than the staff wanted us to. After trying to rush us out, they turned passive aggressive and wouldn't give us our give us our bill, wouldn't get us our coats, messed up the parking validation so it didn't work, etc. Very, very unpleasant. And so unnecessary. The food was pricey but fine, and the environment was nice for trendy Japanese, but I felt very unwelcome by the staff and I won't be back.
(1)
Kimberly W.

A must-try for sushi lovers in Boston. For a more affordable meal, go for lunch. # Food: Really excellent, fresh sushi. To avoid the pricier dinner option, I recommend going for the lunch specials - every day 11:30 am to 2:55 pm. The selection bento box is one of the best options- an entree, full maki order, rice, salad, and fruit for ~15 dollars. # Wait times: During lunch hour on the weekends, there's usually no wait. The evening scene tends to be much more crowded- wait time for two is *at least* 45 minutes during peak dinner hours. # Ambience: Much classier than the sushi joints in Chinatown. # Service: Excellent.
(4)
Reese C.

Douzo has such a great location -- right on Dartmouth Street and near the shopping center. It would always be a good place to get some loose after shopping. Although I've only eaten once at Douzo, the kind service and amazing sashimi have already made me to have a second trip. It's such a popular place that I had a reservation at 5:15 (it opens at 5:00), but it had already been filled with people after I arrived. The light was kin of dim, and the tables were a bit close, and the pub was nosing, which made me not so comfortable; however, the service was amazing - one of my friends who came together dropped his fork, and the waitress immediately gave another without our calling. And the waitress who served us was a Japanese; he was very kind and willing to answer any questions, though he had a strong accent. Speaking of the food there, I would highly recommend the salmon sashimi. First, the salmon was well-cut - it was thick enough to chew and right at the biting size so that you can put it all in your mouth and start to feel the fatty and fresh meat. Second, the temperature of the salmon was at the right point, which made me feel it was melting in my mouth. However, the price of it is kind of expensive. It nearly takes 10 bucks to have three pieces salmon. But I think it worth the money. So, go to Douzo and try the salmon. My friends also had some sushi and they thought they were amazing. For the main course, I ordered teriyaki steak, which came along with rice. The beef was juicy and had the consistency, but the rice has a kind of weird sour vegie on its top, which didn't match well with the teriyaki sauce - both of them were sour. For the dissert, I had Chocolate Lava Cake, which is a combination of vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake - delicious!
(4)
April A.

I got veggie custom rolls which were good, but I was blown away by how good and unique the veggie tempura was. Normally you get a bunch of veggies cooked together which feels a little more like they were fried in a vat with others, but these were different. You had to order the veggies separate, so I got sweet potato and the broccoli tempura. They were A-mazing. Seriously. They were very small portions and I sort of wish it had been more, but they were super good. Will be back :)
(4)
Er B.

My boyfriend tried this place for the first time when he and I met here for lunch per my recommendation, which I now regret. He'll never return. I cannot actually recall the quality of the food and the atmosphere that day, as it was all overshadowed by our extremely rude waitress. This woman blatantly ignored my presence for the entire meal; not only did she make an actual effort to avoid all eye contact and communication with me beyond taking my orders when she had to, she actually served everything I had ordered to my boyfriend instead of to me. I'll hazard a guess that perhaps she doesn't approve of interracial relationships, but for the sake of Douzo's professional reputation (as well as her tips) she ought to keep such opinions to herself.
(1)
Euan C.

Good, fast service but the sushi quality is awful! The crab was processed & I really didn't think the quality of the seafood was great. I've had much better sushi elsewhere.
(2)
Alyssa B.

This has remained my favorite sushi spot in Boston for over six years. Always great service and delicious food. From birthday gatherings to casual lunches, this restaurant never disappoints. Can be great for a group or a more intimate gathering. The atmosphere is cozy, but at the same time you feel like you're in a trendy spot. Highly recommend the snow mountain roll!
(5)
Mimi D.

I have to say that this place was good, but not as amazing as places in LA or NY. I give it a 4 stars since we didn't try that many good places in Boston, but if this was an LA joint it would only have received 4 stars. My only sadness about eating here was the 2 hour wait. So we walked to another restaurant, had appetizers and then walked back for dinner here although by the time we got back they had somehow "misplaced" our reservation. It wasn't a big deal since by now it was 11 PM and they were closing down so we stilll got sat and served by a very nice server. The fish was fresh and delicious. We got the alligator roll, the torch roll, the Russian roll and then topped it off with tempura eggplant, duck gyoza and sashimi lobster. The lobster itself deserves 5 stars. They take a fresh lobster, gut it and present it to you with the meat in the belly of the lobster which was still moving while we were eating it. This might gross some people out, but I like to play with my food while I am eating it so I got to poke and prod it and watch it's arms and whiskers move around while I was eating and it brought me such joy and happiness. We finished off with strawberry cream cake, key lime tart and chocolate lava cake - all 3 were good but not amazing, but we are not at a sushi joint to eat cake. Prices are also reasonable since all that food was only $140. Service was excellent and ambiance was club like with darkened lights and club music playing. It is very fun, very hip but if you want to have a conversation with your date, then the noise level might be too loud for you.
(5)
Grace M.

My go to sushi spot in Boston. Solid, consistent, fresh, and friendly service. Love the simple spicy tuna role, steamed shu mai, black miso cod, and appetizer rack of lamb (and I am not even a lamb fan).
(4)
Lulu A.

The last time I was here I was drunk on Marathon Monday and dumped my water in the first 5 minutes. I appreciate the server's ability to look the other way at this indiscretion.. The sushi has never disappointed me, I always get it with brown rice - recommended spicy tuna, snow mountain, and ohhhh anything else :) The flavored edamame is delicious as well. Also hit up sister restaurant Basho... just as good and chic.
(5)
Dan G.

I have to admit I left this place happy as a pig in $#@! We grabbed dinner here on a Saturday night, which I'll assume is the busiest it's going to get. They weren't taking reservations, so we walked in, were given a 'beeper', and got cozy at the bar which was a little claustrophobic due to the crowd. They estimated a 45 minute wait-- brutality. We waited a full 45 minutes too, but the large $8 Bombay martinis at the bar kept me satiated. The sushi was amazing. Great presentation, fresh, and very tasty. The servers were prompt and professional. We were pleasantly surprised at our bill at the end of the night- not as painful as expected. Good times Douzo, good times.
(4)
Jen R.

Great place for sushi in Back Bay
(4)
Olivia F.

Really solid, well done food. It's the first Japanese restaurant I've been to in Boston, but my brother (also a foodie) says it's his favorite. It definitely beats other sushi places I've been to. He and I went here last week (1/14/2012). We had: Edamame Seaweed salad Scallop kaiyaki Spicy mango martini Raspberry gingertini Spicy salmon roll Spider roll Rainbow roll with brown rice All of the above were definitely above average. Fourth star awarded in part because of the unique and imaginative cocktails, but also in part because of the scallop kaiyaki. This thing is baked in a scallop shell, and the filling is chopped and shredded scallops with what tastes like sauce and ricotta cheese (not sure what it actually is). Reminds me of a seafood-y lasagna filling, with tobiko (fish roe) that make it chewy and a generous spread of cheese over the top. Mind blown.
(4)
Andrew A.

Make sure you're a regular... So I'm here on business ready to spend my $70/day meal allowance. I travel 40 minutes on two rains to get to Douzo. Crowded. No biggie, must be good right? So I wait around (table for one was difficult even at sushi bar) when a bar table opens up. I sit there, they ask if it's just me and I say yes. 5 minutes later the waitress comea by and asks me for my drink. Nothing on tap, so got a kirin light. That came out and I started to sip (yes sip) it bc I barely ate all day. I closed my menu already bc I knew what I wanted and just watched as the manager and waitress chat it up with some apparent regulars (kiss on the cheek?) And they pass me, look, and ignore. Ok, odd. Waitress chats it up with another table. Half the beer gone. So I'm hungry and getting upset.at being totally ignored after a dew more.passes by the staff. 20 min after I ordered my drink, I finished, got up, complained to the manager who made a feeble attempt to appease me, and left. 1 star for bad bad service. Food, don't care anymore.
(1)
Giovanna D.

Got the crunchy roll, dragon, and summer! All amazing and the staff was super nice and made the best recommendations! Nothing to complain about
(5)
J F.

You have probably the best sushi in the area. Really cool vibe inside and the prices aren't too bad. I should add there's a very peculiar staff here. Everyone is really out there, socially awkward and lacks basic social skills, but they were all really nice so it's fine. Overall good experience, will definitely be returning. And they deliver too!
(4)
Ken S.

Among the best sushi I've ever had. Were out of baby snapper and giant clam. Apps were great and roll was great.
(5)
Mindy L.

I came to Douzo in the company of two friends taking me out on the town to celebrate my birthday. The best comparison I know how to make is saying this: Douzo is the P.F. Changs of sushi. It's extremely expensive (thank goodness I was the birthday girl) - our bill totaled well over $150 for three people (including a bottle of wine though). We had fantastic spicy tuna (also try the toro rolls - tuna belly - yum), eel avocado rolls, and of course california rolls. We chose a bunch of sashimi as well. I can't say enough about the fresh quality of everything. It was perfect.
(4)
Adrienne T.

Whoa, Nelly! Stop the fishing boats AND the press. So, I've been so proud of myself since I started eating sushi about 6 months ago. Seems like an addiction, I just can't get enough. Mmmm, salmon and tuna. MMMM. I think I thought I was a pro at this. Well, after reading fellow Yelper's reviews, and realizing how close this place is to my gym, I decided to pop in for a solo lunch. Beautifully trendy setting, love the colors, the music, etc. All of that was wonderful. Would make a great date spot, IF you like the rest of my review. One issue with the layout: what's with the communal seating?? The tables are so close together that it's like you're sitting at one giant, long table (like Durgin Park at Fanueil Hall). I am not exaggerating. When the place fills, you're basically in conversation with the folks next to you, as you're all at one table. This is not the place to go to have a private conversation or business lunch where trade secrets may be discussed. Here's the deal: this IS the place for SUSHI PRO'S, not novices like me. The fish was so fresh, it was still swimming on my rice. Not really, but dang, this fish was RAW. Errr, umm, I mean, FRESH. See? Sushi Pro's will appreciate that. If you want fresh, fresh, fresh, right off the boat, off the hook, out of the net- this is your spot. The fish was so "fresh" that at the end of the taste/bite, it was chewy- not good (I'd never experienced that before, didn't like it. Yuck.) I had Toro (watch out for M/P on the menu- means Market Price. ASK before you get it. Imagine my HORROR when I saw my check and I paid $17.00 for TWO pieces of Toro), king crab, and some other type of nigiri, and the lunch special. Yeah, I was hungry. Anyhoo, I guess for the Pro's, this place gets a 4 star rating (lose a star for the HORRIBLE seating arrangement), but for the newbies like me, the sushi was a little TOO fresh (if that's possible), so I'm going with 3 stars.
(3)
Amanda G.

I only have one thing to say: red spider roll. Seriously, that's all I'm going to say.
(5)
Tiffany D.

After a super long wait we finally got a table. The food came out fast and we even got free tartares from the owner after the boy mentioned I was a food blogger. The sushi was fresh and it was really good. I loved how they had a garlic edamame option, nice change in steamed edamame. The monkfish liver pate was delicious and creamy.... and I adored their Uni. Typical good japanese place for sushi/sashimi. I have no complaints!!!
(4)
John C.

Always make a stop here when in Boston. Had a fantastic meal with my wife; our waiter Bo did a great job.
(4)
David C.

I had such a great experience at Douzo the first time that I decided to go back less than a week later. My second meal there, I am sad to report, did not live up to the first. Things started promisingly enough, with my friend and I splitting a delicious scallop kaiyaki, but went downhill as soon as our maki arrived. We got five fairly basic rolls (Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Crazy, Philadelphia, and Idaho), which tasted fine, but fell apart easily. In fact the only roll that didn't fall apart was the Spicy Tuna. I am a sucker for tightly packed maki, but the rolls this time at Douzo failed to live up. Perhaps the sushi chefs were rushing (the place was pretty busy), but that is certainly no excuse. If I come back in the future, it will probably be for lunch.
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Mr. Met s.

The *RED*SPIDER roll wins all the awards! Fresh, tasty soft shell crab sushi with a slice of fresh tuna on top. $17 but these 9 pieces are HUGE. The end pieces comes with a fried section of the crab.(looks like octopus legs sticking out)**Remember, there's also a "SPIDER" roll which is different. Had the combo(bento&?) of salmon terryaki & sweet potato roll. VERY GOOD. The salmon terriyaki was not salty at all, and only laced with mild terriyaki sauce. The skin was thinly crisp, although I suggest not to eat it as it is really fat. The sweet potato roll was very good like other yelpers said. Crispy sweet potatoes wrapped in sushi was truly a delight. The okalyamae special was a platter of sushi and sashimi slices, although there is nothing 'special'. Many other restaurants 'specials' usually have unique sushi pieces/designs. However, the fish was JUST FRESH. Maybe it's because it's boston. The salmon slices felt like you were a bear eating a freshly caught salmon from the river. The shrimp sashimi was nothing special, as it is long stored refrig. shrimp. Otherwise, everything else was great. AVOID the yakisoba, nothing special about it at all. In fact, I had better yakisoba many other places. Remember, come here for SUSHI only! Very elegant place that makes you feel like only the elite should eat here. Great customer service, and excellent bathrooms.
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Laura O.

We really enjoyed our experience at Douzo recently. Our waiter was both helpful and attentive. We enjoyed a tempura appetizer, a sushi platter and some additional rolls. Sushi was fresh and beautifully presented. Dessert was also very good. The restaurant has a lovely contemporary atmosphere. Prices were high but not particularly so this part of town. I hope to go again next time I am in Boston.
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Kumi I.

I and other Japanese friend came here for enjoying Sushi. Table were almost full even 2pm at weekend, So, Maybe this place is okay for Bostonian, but as I am Japanese and came from Honolulu, there were bunch of good Japanese restaurant as right budget in Hawaii. Maybe I just expected too much 'cuz Boston has many of seafood place around town , so i assumed that there are really Fresh fish in every restaurant...
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Wendy M.

Did not understand why we couldn't get any reservations between 6:30 and 11 because by 7:30 the place was bare. But other than that small detail we loved it. Absolutely fantastic food, drinks and ambiance. Great choice for our 1st anniversary.
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Joanna F.

Awesome sushi, beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Prices are a little steep, but you're paying for some of the best sushi in the city. I had the Summer Roll and the Philadelphia Roll. The Summer Roll was amazing and I highly recommend it. My friend and I also ordered some sashimi to start. The fish was so fresh and delicious. I thought this place was much smaller when I passed it countless times, but it's rather spacious which was a pleasant surprise.
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Sue B.

Back in Boston after an extended trip overseas! Yummy yummy sushi! Loved it my vegetarian friend thought her's was yummy too. so thankful to be back in Boston and have all these great options
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Jenny B.

So bad.... they gave me wrong order twice. And in the end just boiled ramen 1$ noodles and served with some veggies... The portion of rolls we ordered was maybe for a child... 4 tiny rolls .. n cherry on the cake.. charged me 16$ extra on the bill for a wrong order... wtf.
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Casey H.

Gave this place another chance. I think any place that does not take reservations, but has 45 minute waits for tables, simply does not care about their customers. I called ahead asking how long the wait would be (because amazingly they do not take reservations). When I got there, it was a complete disaster. There was a chaotic amount of people waiting for a table and they told us it would be 45 minutes. I told them I called ahead and that they said it wouldn't be bad. I have eaten here before and I can tell you that the sushi is not worth a 45 minute wait - not by a long shot. The sushi is ok but not any better than half a dozen other places in Boston that don't have a wait. I wish this place would show more respect for their customers and accept reservations (ask for a CC number to hold it too if you are worried about cancellations).
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Rach And Just F.

I dont see what all the fuss is about. We tried the Red Spider Rolls, which were good, but not "OH MY GOD" good. Also had tobiko with quail eggs, spicy tuna rolls and tried the sea urchin- all were good, not great. My sushi spot in the Jersey burbs blows this place away, and is half the price. Its a very nice restaurant in terms of service, ambience and drink menu, but for the price I was unimpressed, and have had much better sushi in plenty of other places. When I drop $80 for 2 people for dinner, I want to be so full I can barely see, not contemplating ordering yet another item. I think they should work a little more on the quality of the fish, which was average, and not being such a hipster hangout.
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Carole B.

Lovely setting, the best sushi I've had in Boston and the cocktail menu is excellent as well.
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Jen L.

4.5 stars. My love affair with Douzo continues. Everything is consistently fresh and fabulous whether I am dining in, picking up the pre-made stuff, or getting takeout. If I could offer one minor criticism, it is that their rolls tend to be over-reliant on crab stick and eel. I believe that other yelpers have mentioned this as well. So I tend to avoid those and stick to the purely raw stuff, which is pretty fabulous. That being said, I have dined here or gotten takeout or delivery well over 50 times and have never been disappointed.
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Noir L.

1st of all, I hate to eat sushi at a place where the sushi chef is not Japanese. 2nd of all, the fish was far cry from being fresh. You can tell from the color of the sashimi. Those two along did it to me. Not going there again.
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Joerg P.

I expected much more from this place after reading the reviews here. Everything we got here was average. Well not everything: Pricing is rather on the high end. The presentation is not very creative and the sizes are small. The fish itself was not bad, but I had better in many places which are a lot cheaper. Pricing and quality just dont fit together here. Wouldnt go again.
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Nimesh G.

Decent scene, but could find better sushi at a 7-11. For truly fresh fish and well prepared sushi, look elsewhere.
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Melisa C.

My boyfriend took me here for my surprise birthday dinner on a Thursday night for 6:45 pm reservations. Our waiter took our drink orders and came back to get our appetizer orders. After telling him what he wanted for appetizers, he quickly walked off even though we were ready to place our other orders... He did not come back until he had our appetizers. We started off with the uni shooters (decided to be adventurous)...I'm not so sure if I would recommend this for anyone unless you're already a fan from a previous experience. Not knowing how it would look or taste, they were presented to us with 2 shot glasses with the uni and the quail egg. The texture was slimy and squishy, and tasted very salty. Not my cup of tea, but I'm glad I can say that I tried something new! After we were done with our appetizers he finally took our order. By that point we were already there for 45+ minutes, so probably not the most efficient way especially since this place is hard to get a table at! We also ordered the edamame with the spicy garlic sauce which was pretty good. For our rolls my boyfriend ordered a lobster and scallop roll, and I ordered a spicy tuna and shrimp tempura roll. By this point we were pretty full but the sushi was very good. For dessert we ordered the chocolate lava cake. This was the highlight of the meal. Usually you would expect the chocolate to ooze out of the cake, but this one didn't. It had a dollop of the chocolate on top, but despite this, the actual cake made up for this fault. The cake was nothing like I have ever tasted, it was softer and just melted in your mouth. So delicious. It was also served with this apricot and raspberry jam on the side, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This cake sealed the deal! Besides the food, the atmosphere was very loud. We were sandwiched between another 2 seating table and a 4 seating table. Even though we were 2 feet apart from each other we had to almost yell or lean far toward to carry on a conversation. That was a negative, unfortunately. Overall, I'm a fan, good sushi and amazing dessert, but loud!
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Christine C.

good signature rolls ( i.e. torch, phoenix ) somewhat overpriced but i guess you're paying the romantic atmosphere went on a weds night around 730 without reservations. Seating only took maybe 10 minutes. Food took almost an hour to come out ( they did apologize though- which was nice) overall-- okay experience but probably wouldn't go back again.
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Josie G.

I've been to Douzo twice so far and absolutely loved it. Now mind you, I'm not a fancy lounge, fancy dinner type girl.. I'd much rather a good cheeseburger and dollar beers, but I fall quickly for sushi. I thought this place was open and classy, with a friendly host and a nice waitress. She was prompt, yet not a bother. The sushi was fabulous. Yes, a bit expensive, but I consider it one of my splurges.
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Jessie E.

I have been here 20+ times and the food is always delicious and they have brown rice for sushi! Amazing miso-cod, seafood kayagi, scallop and mackarel sushi. I have had a couple of not very nice waitresses who seemed annoyed when we asked them to describe different sakes, I get it, it can be a scene there, they are busy and there are probably alot of rude guests but my friends and I love food and always spend and tip very well. Will keep going back even when we receive not so stellar service because the food is great and we have had some great servers.
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Rob D.

I never in bazillion years thought I would find better sushi in Boston than Jae's...but, uh, here it is. My friend brought me there as sort of an afterthought one evening - but I was hooked almost immediately. Several brands of saki, and some of the better prepared sushi, rolls and sashimi dishes that I have had the pleasure to dunk into soy sauce. Cool decor and friendly staff complete the scene. Bring your best date and try it out.
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Olga B.

Went here to celebrate the end of the semester with a group and loved it! The staff was attentive, the 'background' music was good, the drinks tasted great and the sushi was memorable. Glanced at the menu one more time before heading out...looks like there are some great options for the non-sushi eating bf.
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Meghan M.

I am giving Douzo a solid 4-star rating despite the fact that I though that I'd probably come out of here rating it a 2, maybe a 3. I am usually not phased by Back Bay trendy places...In fact, that usually turns me off since it never feels totally authentic to me. I don't normally like places that try to hard. I've been to Douzo on two occasions. The first time, I ordered off the menu and was happy with my meal and with the service. The second time I came, I asked the waiter for his recommendations. WOW, that was a good idea. I had some phenominal rolls that evening. It is expensive and I definitely would say that it isn't really authentic Japanese but it was darn tasty! Keep in mind a few things (and these few things make me thing twice about a re-visit)...They don't take reservations for less than 6 or 8 people (I can't remember which) and there is a seriously suburban-like trendy-wanna-be crowd. If you can get a table and try to not pay much attention to your neighbors, I'm pretty sure that you'll have an enjoyable experience.
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A B L.

Favorite sushi spot in Back Bay. Fun atmosphere. Fun drinks. Great sushi. Love the lime with the edamame. The scallop kiwi rolls are a must, as are the Red Spider Roll and the Phoenix (substitute soft-shell crab for the imitation stuff) Roll. Wash it all down with a glass of prosecco (or one of their lemon/sake/champ martinis - no longer on the menu). I've spent many happy meals here...
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Tina P.

Love this place. Excellent quality sushi and rolls. Ceviche is good too. Great place for lunch or dinner.
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lori m.

we tried to make reservations but they don't accept them for parties of less than 5. so we expected to wait. we had drinks at the bar...i ordered a dirty vodka martini and it was perfect. i am pretty finicky with martinis, only because almost everywhere you go, they dirty them too much. so i was pleased. 40 minutes or so later, we were sat. we were lucky to get a table for 2 that was pretty private, i don't know if this is something you can normally expect though. we were greeted immediately and from that point on the service was pretty good. the seaweed salad was fresh. we ordered 3 special rolls: dragon roll (yes!!!), rainbow roll (yess!!!), crunchy roll (yesssss!!!!). and tempura shitake mushroom, just for the hell of it. everything was amazing. fresh. i definitely feel as though i should have tried some sake with dinner but i was so sold on the first drink, i ordered another. the first was better.. for there was some serious inconsistency and the second was tooooooo dirty. but i won't hate because of that. the atmosphere is good...if you like a little obsure beat to go with your japanese.
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Megan R.

To me, service is almost more important then the food. I went for my birthday dinner and thought the atmosphere was chic & trendy. It was one of the most expensive sushi places I've been to in Boston, but sushi was delicious. The food hit the table almost immediately, however the service was rushed and there were many interruptions. I was in the middle of a story and the server came over & interrupted us and then when I didn't understand what she said, she made a joke that the birthday girl should be cut off. A wee bit rude as I'd just had a glass of prosecco ;). Other then that, the food was great and I'd give it another try, but the interruptions have gotta stop!
(3)
David S.

Missed my train home, was hungry and stumbled upon Douzo. Walked in not knowing what to expect and found a hip interior filled with beautiful people. The sushi was super fresh and they had a decent selection of rolls - but nothing that I hadn't seen before at other good sushi restaurants. My bill was $41 for 6 pieces of sushi, 1 tempura roll, a beer and tip. Sat at the sushi bar and was in and out within about 35 minutes - pretty amazing given that the restaurant was so busy. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Oh, did I mention the beautiful people? Will definately be back.
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Sharon S.

My favorite sushi restaurant in the area. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because the wait tends to be fairly long. Consistently delicious food, sushi that doesn't make you question its freshness, great atmosphere & yummy drinks. Try the lychee martini. Then, try another one. It's owned by the same people behind Fugakyu, but it has a more modern spin and is a fun place to start the night.
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John B.

Been sitting in ER since about midnight tonight. It is now 215am. I have a bone stuck in my throat. Is sushi suppose to have bones??? Sushi is my favorite food by far and I have to say I don't want any part of it anytime soon. I would not recommend going to douza at all, ever!!! I was puking in the bathroom and them knowing I had a bone stuck, they told me to drink vinegar?? Really vinegar? Lol. I got comp two drinks? Awesome!!! As soon as I get this bone removed I will be bringing it right back to them as a souvenir for the awesome night I am having. Thanks douza!!!
(1)
Julie G.

Was like Christmas with wrapped presents but nothing in them. Sorry Douzo but you kinda let me down. You were supposed to be the BEST EVER! Well sorry but you don't even compare to my favorite local sushi place Fuji 1546 in Quincy. Your spicy tuna was tempura with a speck of tuna. Your caterpillar roll was filled with nothing but tobikko. The presentation was great but the sushi was just okay. The rolls were more like rolls of rice and seaweed where's the beef, I mean fish? All in all it was good but certainly NOT THE BEST EVER!
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Nadine N.

For $30+ I got a hand roll, two pieces of nigiri and a roll. For the most part, it tasted decent, but I expected something more exceptional for the price. The kampachi was pretty flavorless and disappointing. The restaurant is obviously trendy and I guess that's what you are paying for.
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Jessica F.

After a first, very underwhelming visit to Douzo when it first opened, I agreed to go back for a pre-holiday sushi fest. (To hopefully preemptively offset all the chow I was going to stuff in my face over the holidays). I had very low expectations, given my first experience, but I have to say I was more than pleasantly surprised. We stuck to the basics, which they did very well. I think part of the problem during our first visit was we tried super-creative rolls which are often tough to pull off. This time, we went for the standards: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, yellowtail and scallion, spider roll, all very good. The sashimi and sushi we ordered were also fairly mainstream, but quite good as well. Our sake was tasty, and complemented what we were eating at the time while, thanks to our server who was very helpful in the selections. The decor does not blow you away, but is crisp, minimalist modern which is appropriate for the cuisine. Overall, I think Douzo has solid sushi in a decent setting. It is not Uni or Oishii, so don't try to get cute with your ordering or I think you will be disappointed. And, don't expect to be awestruck by the decor, that is not the point either. Douzo is more on par with OSushi than Oishii. If you are looking for a solid, traditional sushi meal, in a cooler setting than Ginza and without the hike to Fugakyu, Douzo is a great choice.
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Amy C.

Went here this Friday night and was happy with the sushi. For apps we split the gyoza which was delish along with the ribs, the ribs only came with three and didn't have too much meat on them. I'd pass on them in the future. I had the spicy tuna maki along with the crazy maki. I will say the spicy tuna was delicious, the crazy maki I thought lacked any real flavor. Our group split the tempura bananas along with the lava cake for desert. The cake was by far more tasty. The bananas lacked a real crisp coat or enough chocolate sauce. Overall I think this place is very good. Not rock star quality but good.
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Lala L.

Most impressionable was the decor. It's very modern with high ceilings. The martini was so good, i could've sucked down another 2. Only been here once, but I won't say much until I give it another try. But do order the fried oysters wrapped in phyllo. The texture of the phyllo and oyster wrapped in lettuce is pretty interesting...esp with the spicy sauce taht came with it. Sushi wasn't bad....but like I said...I'll have to go back and order more before I can say more about it.
(3)
Yoav S.

Amazing sushi, but the prices are too expensive (compared to Fugakyu, Oishii, Ginza), and the service is too inconsistent. The torch rolls are fantastic. Everything else is OK, not amazing. The servers alternate between overly aggressive (grabbing plates before people are done) and nowhere to be seen (waiting 10 minutes for drink refills).
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Josie C.

Huge fan of this place, however it is a bit pricey. The location is basically right off of the Back Bay train station, therefore making it a hot spot for late night dinners practically any day of the week. Take a date here, grab some quick but good sushi, or just sit by the bar for some after work hour drinks. I've only been on a Thursday night and business was bustling, which I like seeing over an empty and quite dining room.
(4)
Joybell S.

Really good sushi. Love the summer roll and the snow mountain roll, and the cucumber hand rolls. HUGE menu with tons of special rolls, regular rolls, sashimi options, etc. LOTS of tasty options for non-sushi eaters, including teriyaki, udon, katsu, tempura. They will substitute anything you ask for, and have gluten-free soy sauce if you have issues. Great drinks. Best for lunch, as it can get annoyingly crowded at dinner. Grab some drinks and sit at the bar area, where the full menu is still served without the wait. The chocolate mints at the exit are awesome.
(4)
AL C.

Clean, well done sushi that is fresh and great tasting. Funky music and slick ambiance. I like this place. It makes me feel happy.
(4)
Brian L.

In town for business, money no object, the sushi here was not that spectacular... The shrimp and broccoli tempura was great, just the right amount of batter and friedness. The beef roll thing on the hot apps list was decent, but not recommended. The rolls with spicy mayo were not so good. The spicy tuna hand roll was pretty tasty and seemed to be a decent deal for $6.95, 2 of those would have been enough for dinner. Wine and sake was ok, not great. Sum it up, don't need to rush back, definitely will move on to somewhere else for the next night. Everything was editable, but it was a bit overpriced and nothing was awesome. They got nothing on SF sushi...
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Lynn H.

We went to Douzo for a very early dinner on Tuesday so there was no wait at all for a table. The presentation of the sushi was quite spectacular, ie. the caterpillar roll looked like a real caterpillar with carrot twig antennae! The sashimi was really fresh and amazing. For the prices they charge, I was impressed. We ordered an assortment of rolls to share as a table (nothing I like more than communal eating!) and there were definitely a couple stand-outs. The crunchy roll (with tuna and salmon) was amazing and I didn't want that roll to ever end. However, while the majority of the rolls were good, there was something left to be desired in each of them. The general consensus of the table was that the chefs should focus more on the contents of the rolls rather than the sauces that are slathered on top. There were definitely a few tasty rolls that were unfortunately ruined by a mango syrup (the chefs seem to love this one as it appeared on a number of the rolls despite the fact that it wasn't even mentioned on the menu!) There was also one roll that actually just had mayo drizzled on top. Not even spicy mayo, just straight, white, out-of-the-jar mayo. Why they would undercut the amazing fresh taste of the roll with a big dollop of Hellman's is beyond me..! Also, our waitress was not very friendly at all. And there were a lot of servers just standing around and doing nothing but avoiding eye contact with patrons. It made for an atmosphere that was a bit uncomfortable, but maybe that tension eases later on in the night. Needless to say, I probably won't be back to Douzo anytime soon because there are tons of other sushi places in the city that I still want to try. But if I ever do go back, I'll ask the chefs to go easy on the mango sauce and to serve my sushi mayo-free!
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Mary R.

Best sushi I've had in years. My husband and I are big sushi fans and really enjoy Ginza and Fukakyu, but this place combines a very hip bar scene with the most amazing food. Very fresh vegetables - superb fish - extremely fresh. This is the best place around for outstanding sushi!
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Hannah L.

i really like douzo. why do you ask? well, i really like slick interior design. it's super loungey with cool floral patterns and lots of modern architecture dark square wooden lighting. the vibe is chill, and i like chill. i also like their sushi menu (favorites including the yummy miso soup in a large bowl, the seaweed salad with lemon, the summer roll - which is like a fancy spicy tuna roll, and the classic rainbow roll). our waiter was super nice and made eating there an enjoyable experience! the bill was taken care of by ameriprise financial (yeah!!!) and a lovely free lunch was had by all who attended. i can't wait to come back to duozo in an evening setting so i can see the dark loungey sushi bar come to life.
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D Y.

Douzo by far has the best fish in the city, not to mention they seem to be one of the few places where the sushi chefs actually know how to filet a live fish. It's one of the only places in the Greater Boston area where you can find OToro. The only other place where I have seen this available is Fugakyu (as one of the partners from Fugakyu also owns Douzo). Also check out the Madai and Uni. The tuna tartare appertizer is to live for as is the yellow fin app. The servers are extremely friendly and attentive. They have a great list of Sakes and a fun cockail menu (I paricularly enjoy the Lychee martini). Fugakyu and Uni Sashimi bar used to be the only raw palaces i would visit in the boston area. Now my loyalty extends to Douzo as well. If you enjoy/know sushi, you must check out Douzo! P.S. I can't believe people rave about the fish at Osushi. I think it's more of a kitschy, boutique restaurant as opposed to a place that actually caters to sushi/ fish connoisseurs.
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Michael C.

Swanky, trendy, sophisticated, pretentious! The greeters were aloof when we arrived and requested that we put our names down. I think they were hoping that I'd just grab her clipboard and write my name down myself! Anyways, the place was packed! A table for 3 at 7:30pm took more than 45 min. If i wanted to wait that long, i'd have gone to Cheesecake Factory down the street. Whatevers, finally we get our table, and i browse through the menu. So many menu items to choose from. I guess that is good. The prices were a tad on the higher-end (remember trendy and sophisticated?). We ordered tempura to start off. I'm from CA and have never had to order tempura by 2 pcs. usually it comes in a basket. I have to say, the sushi that we ordered were great!! we had the Crazy roll, the Scallop and Kiwi (evening favorite), the douzo roll, and the Red Spider roll. The fish was definitely fresh! Oh, the wasabi was good as well! I''m a big critic when it comes to wasabi and Douzo does it right in my book! Gotta love that sting! For a table of three, our bill came out to be about $100.00. Hey, you pay for trendy and sophistication in Boston! good place to go and I definitely would recommend it. This place is definitely going to cost you some $$$. They also take reservations for 5+ party.
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Heather R.

Fun sushi. And a bit trendy.
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Tony M.

One of our top 3 in boston favorites
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So S.

A new modern sushi place in the backbay. The rating is more for the decor than the food. Very different and a work of art, definitely a must for the scene! Sushi is pretty good, but not amazing. I do like their spicy dragon maki and their chilean seabass (but it aint no Oishii). What is unique and extremely scruptious is their '"fried oysters wrapped in filo". very good! pricey for dinner, reasonable for lunch. Overall, it doesnt top any of the other good sushi places like oishi, osushi, ginza and fukakyu.
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Jessica L.

No doubt, one of my favorite places to eat!!! I eat vegetarian sushi and it's always delicious. Veggie tempura is amazing and the drinks are good, too. They also have a chicken teriyaki dish with a size of rice and some type of cole slaw or something on top of the rice which is then topped with crunch onions...I often think about going there just so I can get this dish!! Delicious! I highly recommend! They also have take out which is nice if you don't want to eat out.
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Katie M.

Douzo is hands down my favorite sushi place in the city. I love it here!!! It's modern-chic with soft sessay lighting but it's the food that makes this place incredible. Everything on the menu is outstanding, but their sashimi is so fresh it will melt in your mouth. We always get the Chef's Sushi/Sashimi Tasting platter and order a few extra rolls on the side. The waitstaff are very knowledgeable and helpful and really make sure you have a nice night. This is my favorite birthday spot - the last time we were there we waited too long to make a reservation and they were booked - I stopped in to check if they could take us any later and they were so sweet, they took my cell number and said it was no problem if we went down the street for a cocktail, then they called me within an hour and gave us our favorite table. They also have a little take-out side if you want to swing by to pick up dinner so you can have a picnic in the Public Garden or on the banks of the Charles. I love this place!! I am lucky they are only a few blocks from me!!
(5)
Lisa C.

I went to Douzo with high expectation from all the buzz and the restaurant winning Best of Japanese on Boston Magazine. However, it didn't make my 5 star review list. Not a 5 star review because I have had much better 'traditional' sushi. The menu is a mix of traditional and modern dishes. It is different and innovative compared to other Japanese restaurants. Not a 5 star review because I have had much better 'traditional' sushi. If you come here, skip that and go for their unique rolls and sushi. You can order any sushi with brown rice instead of white. This place is expensive but the menu is unique and worth the experience. Another plus is $5 evening parking with validation..IN BOSTON! Oh yea, I couldn't get over how good looking the staff was at this restaurant.
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Julian H.

I really couldn't find fault with Douzu--The space (right next to the back bay T stop) is beautiful, with lofty ceilings and modern New Yorky looking decoration, and the sushi was fresh & quite good. Apparently this place is run by the same guy who runs Fugakyu (which still sounds like a Japanese expletive to me). But I'm not a big devotee of sushi, so I don't really feel qualified to give it the 5 star rating. Try it out, though. It's good.
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Veronica H.

I went here for dinner on Saturday while I was visiting in town. I called a few hours before we wanted to go and the hostess said they only accept reservations for parties of 5 or more, and that to walk-in on a Saturday it would be 45 min - hour wait. Well, we decided to take our chances (just 2 of us). Maybe it was because of the rain that day, but we were seated immediately. Service was quick which was appreciated, and the wine I selected (Pinot Grigio from Bin #3 was very good). We got edamame to start, which let us have the options of just salted edamame or with a spicy garlic sauce. After having tried different types of edamame seasonings in the past, I was a bit hesitant so opted to have the sauce on the side. And my god was it delicious. In fact, after we were done with the edamame we kept the spicy garlic sauce to put on our sushi!!! My only complaint really is the rolls are slightly pricy and you only get 5 - 6 pieces per roll, so I'd definitely reccomend ordering 2 per person. Other than that, very good place!!!
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Anne P.

Think I had beginners luck because for my first visit here we were able to get a table with no wait. The food was great (I got my favorite... Boston Maki) and we ended up enjoying one of every martini on the drink menu. Our waiter was great! He checked in with us the right amount of times. Always had a fresh drink, but weren't interrupted a million times. Definitely will be going back soon.
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Ania P.

I am a sushi SNOB and so when I say Douza has the best sushi in my hometown I mean it! The seafood is always fresh and sweet and the service is great. I love the option of brown rice sushi and every app (I've had most of them) are super yummy, too.
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Megan M.

My all-time favorite place in Boston for sushi. Granted, I have yet to visit such heavy-weight contenders, such as Fugakyu & Jae's, but I've always left this place more than satisfied. The overall decor and atmoshpere is extremely inviting and welcoming. The hostess is always quick to greet, and I've never waited for a table here, for lunch or dinner. I've been here with only 1 other person, and with a group of 12, and the service was terrific every time. The sushi, to me, is so fresh, and amazing. I'm not one for particularly adventurous sushi, but have loved every bite here. After eating at Osushi to compare, I'd rather come here every time. The appetizers I've tried (shumai, steamed and fried; swordfish collar, edamame, etc) are just are great. I don't drink saki, but my fiance loves the saki here. And he's a "meat and potatoes" type of guy, which says a lot. Douzo is close to my work, so I'm sure we'll be back many, many times.
(5)
Natasha A.

This sister restaurant of Fugakyu is very beautiful and modern with a great selection of food aside from sushi and an extensive wine and saki menu. But the food is just not worth the price because you get tapas size plate for just about everything. They serve everything in odd numbers making it obnoxious to share appertizers (you have the last one...no you). A "skewer" of scallops is really two tiny scallops on a toothpick like thing.
(3)
David S.

Great experience at Douzo. Music was a bit out of place though. Felt like cuban techno in a modern Japanese Restaurant. Got the Douzo platter...a little pricey but worth it. I really can't say I have had better, fresher sushi in Boston. Good times...empty wallet.
(5)
Jerry E.

a modern restaurant that has innovative menu items; could've worked out better if the waitstaff was able to explain the menu items more clearly. This restaurant is certainly worth the visit, but be in an inventive mood.
(3)
Robyn L.

Went here for pre-dinner drinks, specifically Saketinis -- pure alcohol mixed with pure alcohol and cut with a cucumber slice. I started laughing at everything after about four sips, and I nearly forgot how to walk in heels after about a dozen sips. Funny, that cucumber slice just didn't take the edge off. Can't wait to return to try another one of their concoctions . . . and the sushi.
(4)
Tony U.

Why I'll go back: Hip atmosphere, ultra-fresh sushi, and affordable prices make this a can't miss date spot, or just a great place to grab a bite with a friend. You HAVE to order: Unagi, Phoenix roll, Spicy Tuna roll Tony's Tip: I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes w/o a reservation, but it can get unexpectedly crowded, so make a res if you need to get in and out on a schedule. Hands down, Douzo is my favorite sushi place in Boston. Admittedly, other than edamame and some tempura, I've only had the sushi here, so I can't comment on any of the hot appetizers or entrees. But for me, the point of hitting Douzo is for sushi, not other traditional Japanese fare. The atmosphere (tables, music, lighting) is trendy w/o being overbearing or reaching for New York chic. Love that the tables are spaced to provide some privacy or intimacy, making just about any seat you get a decent one. The chairs are comfortable and the tables are at a nice height (those two can make or break a restaurant for me). I like to describe Douzo as "meat and potatoes" sushi. At a place like Oishii, where the sushi seems delicate, you feel like you need to pace yourself and savor every bite. At Douzo, you can feel comfortable attacking your meal with a little more of a blue collar approach, gorging until you're full (you might want to temper this if you're actually trying to impress a date!). I have a couple of benchmarks for separating the quality sushi restaurants from the posers. I always order a couple pieces of tuna or salmon (sushi, not sashimi), and a couple pieces of unagi. Douzo passes with flying colors here (literally). The tuna/salmon is of a deep red or orange and almost melts in your mouth effortlessly. The unagi is a healthy brown throughout, with an intense flavor. At lesser restaurants, I've had to actually chew the tuna or salmon, and the unagi has been bland. I also think you should also be able to dip these pieces in soy sauce and take half a bite w/o the rest of the rice falling apart underneath. Once again, Douzo makes the grade. I'm not a fan of squid (too chewy) or whitefish (too bland), but that's just me. As for rolls, I think it's frankly everyone's preference as to what sort of fish and texture they prefer. For me, the Phoenix roll (crab, spicy mayo, seared salmon, tobiko) is a gimme, as is the Spicy Tuna roll. Have also enjoyed the Red Spider roll. I wasn't crazy about the Scallop Kiwi roll - not enough texture or contrast of flavors. The service at Douzo is attentive and unpretentious (another reason this makes it a great date choice). To top it off, the prices are very reasonable. In fact, I'm always surprised by how inexpensively I can get in and out of here, even with a bottle of wine. I think my only problem is that I'm such a fan that when I'm in the mood for sushi, I hesitate to go anywhere else for fear of buyer's remorse, LOL.
(5)
kamaraderie c.

Douzo's got it goin' on in the looks department. Very nice ambiance in the bar and dining area. But for all the glamour and the presentation, I was expecting a lot more flavor. Fish=Fresh, Flavor=Missing. We walked in on a Saturday night around 7, not sure how long we'd have to wait. We'd tried to make a reservation, but they only take so many reservations per night, so we thought we'd just wing it. We decided to sit in the bar area at a smaller table, since we could sit down without any wait and still order the full menu. My hubbie and I love sushi. Love it. It's our special date night meal. We've just moved to Boston (from Chicago), so we're trying to find our new "sushi place." I don't think Douzo is it, though. Yes, everything was "ok." Was it "Oh, my gosh this is the most amazing thing I've ever had?" No. Like I said above, the ambiance makes up for a little bit of it, since you still feel like you're having a special night out, but I'm guessing (hoping) that Boston has some better sushi. We ordered 5 maki rolls, edamame and some drinks. I love the little touch of lime that they offer with their edamame. I ordered the Lycee martini and it was ok. Again, I've had better. The maki that we ordered was the spicy tuna roll (this was the best roll by far, and the only one I would recommend...I was wishing we'd just ordered 5 spicy tuna rolls), the Torch, the Dynamite, Red Spider and a cucumber avocado. The fish on all tasted VERY fresh which is key. However, all of the trimmings on all the other rolls, were just "meh" to my hubbie and me. The flavors just really didn't "entertain" my mouth. The rolls look beautiful, but leave a bit to be desired in the flavor department. I was waiting for that wonderful "sushi euphoria" that you get when all the right flavors are there mingling together, but minus the spicy tuna roll, it just wasn't happening. I also don't like it when my sushi temperature is in the middle temperature zone--where it's not cold at all--and a lot of these rolls were in that zone, verging on the warm. Not cool. Service was ok. Not great. Our waitress in the bar area wasn't the friendliest or the most attentive. Probably a 2-star for the service. On a random note, I really wish their waitresses would just wear normal button down shirts, and not because I'm a prude (which I am :) but because when I'm eating, I don't want someone's bare back like 4 inches from my food (the bar area is tight :). It was just weird to see the servers in halter tops and shorter skirts. Felt like they should be serving jello shots at a bar or something, seemed a little unprofessional and out of character with the rest of the place. It wasn't the worst experience, but I don't think we'll be back and our quest for a great sushi place in Boston will continue!
(3)
Rachel L.

There aren't a ton of sushi places for a large group to go to during lunch in the Back Bay, but we visit Douzo from time to time. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, but we're usually done in around an hour. They are a little pricey. I was unhappy to hear that in their lunch makimono combo I can't substitute Salmon for Tuna, even though their Salmon roll is $1 cheaper than the Tuna roll. How hard is that? Restaurants are starting to be more accommodating and Douzo should be too.
(3)
Spm S.

Fantastic food. I've had the spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, alaskan roll, miso yaki bass/cod (appetizer/entree), and seaweed salad. Yes, these are all "basics" for a Japanese restaurant, but the fact that the basics at Douzo are standout says a lot. Douzo is a little on the pricey side (compared to, say, Haru, which has average prices as well as average food), but it is so worth it. Also, I've always had fantastic service from the staff at Douzo.
(5)
Luke A.

Awesome. I love sushi, and this is the best in boston by far. Best food. Great atmosphere. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for.
(5)
Wesley C.

douzo has it all. great food, friendly service, cute decore, and beautiful people.
(5)
jeannie v.

went here tonight for the first time after wanting to try it for quite a bit. i am extremely finicky when it comes to sushi, and i have to say, every bite was delicious. fresh, not a hint of fishiness, and just all around extremely satisfying fare. service was meh, kind of rude, but the sushi completely made up for it. will definitely be heading back, as it's down the street from my place of work. had the backbay roll, the torch roll, and the summer roll (as far as specialty rolls go)--i would recommend each.
(5)
Woka W.

If I could give a restaurant 0 stars....This would be the one. Now, it seems like a nice place. The layout is cool, the location is great, the sushi bar is the focal point of the entire restaurant. Like I said "seems nice." I had eaten here a few times and generally ordered chef's choice and had mixed results. Since the price of this place is fairly steep,(It cost about $150 for two-tip included) I was expecting more. So then one day after work, I took my girl here to make her feel better after a rough day. We chose to sit at a table for a change. We ordered a few standard things, including the day's special. Then we left.....feeling a little queezy. What followed was the worst food poisoning of my entire life. I spent the entire night expecting my stomach to fly from my mouth. The exact details I will spare you. I used to eat Shino Express for lunch everyday for two years. (and mind you, it is usually not good practice to eat sushi from a place called express) and Shino never failed me. My third night at Duozo and BLAM..I am still scarred. After I had recovered two days later and returned to work, I told some of my co-workers about my ordeal, only to find two more people in my department also had similar experiences there....That is enough for me to deem this place one star. Do yourself a favor, don't roll the dice and go here.
(1)
Lulu C.

Amazing sushi, beautiful restaurant, really rude hostesses and servers but excellent service once seated. Totally worth it.
(4)
unknown u.

The sushi here is not too impressive. It is very expensive also. I went on a friday night and it was completely dead. The server was very slow also. Although i did not order an alcoholic beverage, the drinks that other people had on their tables looked delicious. They had one that looked like a watermelon martini. Looked good. Very expensive place for mediocre sushi. Cool atmosphere and environment though.
(2)
Jaclyn N.

I do not like this place... for food anyway. The major turn-off for me is that most of the time that I go in here, I can smell fish. I'm pretty sure that is a bad sign at a sushi restaurant. The sushi is also rather expensive and the really original/weird stuff is pretty tasty, but for the value I would be just as happy going somewhere more affordable and getting more for my money. Their edamame is good, but I'm not sure that's much of a challenge. However, I am a BIG fan of their bar and their mojitos - I could drink those all night... IF the place doesn't smell like fish!
(2)
Sarah W.

DOUZO. What a clever name for a sushi restaurant! In Japanese "douzo" can mean "go ahead please", "here you are", or "help yourself" depending on the situation. Having a Japanese name like this, I had high expectations for both service and food. Unfortunately, my many trips for dinner inside and out did not quite meet those expectations. First, the sushi is over priced. Just a quick glance at the menu and you can see that both the nigiri and the maki are at least $1 to $2 more than the usual. Normally I wouldn't mind paying more for quality fish but having tried many sushi places both in and around the Boston area, the quality didn't impress me. Secondly, the size of the pieces are a huge disappointment. If I pay over $13.00 (includes tax) for a Rainbow roll, I want to leave feeling satisfied. So, I order a nigiri on the side and I'm still feeling hungry. Over $3 for an inari sushi? Are you kidding me? $20 - $25 for a sushi dinner for one? Something is wrong here! Thirdly, the quality lacks consistency. One of my favorite sushi rolls is eel and avocado. More times than not, the eel was overly fatty and tasteless. It may have to do with the rise in eel prices or perhaps they are simply using the cheap kind and disguising it with more avocado. After numerous disappointments, I gave up on my favorite sushi roll. Finally on to service. I was shocked to find that a member of the wait staff didn't know the correct pronunciation of a popular Japanese sake on the menu. After making a request for it in correct Japanese (I have both studied and lived in Japan), he insisted his way was correct and I was wrong. Being the polite person that I am, I let it go. At any rate, I was turned off by his lack of knowledge of the menu AND his way of looking at me like I'm the ignorant one.
(2)
Oz L.

Totally "lekkah" as they say in Dutch!!! I would have given Douzo 5 stars if it was not for the cramped seating arrangements!! Nice ambience for a Japanese restaurant. The "quality" and "freshness" of the sashimi was superb, it just melted in my mouth.... Give it a try!!!
(4)
Hien N.

This restaurant serves decent "modern Japanese" cuisine, and although I've eaten here many times, especially for lunch on the weekends, it's now a regular choice of mine for dining in. I would put this restaurant at the top end of the 2nd tier of Japanese restaurants in Boston, not in the same class as o ya, Uni, or Oishii, but quite good when looking for a less fussy and but still delicious meal. The items that I order repeatedly include - monkfish liver, seasoned yellowtail appetizer, fluke usuzukuri, gyoza, shrimp tempura (the best tempura I've ever found anywhere, probably owing to the fact that the owner and chefs here are Chinese), miso yaki, and toro torched roll (a copy of Oishii's Maki Covered with Toro, but missing the bonito flakes).
(4)
Maggie H.

This is a very good place for sushi. I am never disappointed when I go. I probably go every other week. Very consistent and delicious.
(5)
Tim T.

Very good food, contemporary (pretty people) atmosphere, and fine service. The sushi was NOT excellent but the variety of the menu and the consistently good execution was notable. Good place for friends or a date!! A bit pricey for small portions.
(5)
Korri Leigh C.

Creative rolls, delicious drinks, and a cool space. Over-all great sushi. My only issue is that there is almost TOO much on the menu, making it a challenge to just pick a few things. Some of the best edemame and miso soup I've had in the city as well.
(4)
John G.

If you've never tried sushi before, go to Douzo. They offer very approachable rolls that are a flavor explosion. You're addiction to sushi will start here and you'll crave it weekly. The phoenix roll is by far the best roll on the menu. I also think they have an amazing spicy tuna roll. The staff is amazing too, so always ask for recommendations if you're overwhelmed by the menu. The owners and management are perfectionists, and it filters all the way down to the busers, who are sweet as can be. During the week and late at night they play uber-cool lounge music, but on weekend nights it's like walking into a hot night club. I've heard that they have a dj make their playlists, which are always changing and always fun. The perfect place to start a night out on weekends, and the perfect place to wind down during the week.
(4)
Bailey H.

Just tried this place a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVED it. Being a vegetarian, I always thought it was impossible to break free from the blase cycle of cucumber and avocado maki that I was confined to at sushi places. This place had SO many veggie options and not only that...they were amazing. Seaweed salad was to die for too.
(4)
Jim J.

This has to be the best sushi in the city (O ya, Ma Soba, Fugakyu certainly receive honorable mentions). The sashimi is delectable, and the rolls are quite large and diverse. I would recommend the Boston Maki, Spider Roll, and the yellowtail/jalapeno roll. The music was pretty funky too, making it a great place to have dinner and drinks before heading out to one of the bars in the South End or Boylston Street.
(5)
Connie C.

Recently enjoyed a great girl's night at Douzo. We were seated 15 minutes earlier than the slated wait time (who doesn't love that?!) in a nice table in the back corner. The restaurant was bustling with all tables & bar full, but our server was attentive, without being over bearing, and was ready to replenish sake & beers whenever needed. We enjoyed the spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, crunchy roll, dragon roll, and jalapeno toro roll. The fish was succulent and fresh in all the rolls and I especially liked the kick of the fresh jalapenos on the jalapeno toro roll and the sweet/tartness of the mango sauce on the crunchy roll. Tempura'd banana dessert was unnecessary and was the only minor downfall of the meal. Next time, we'll order another roll (or bottle of sake) and skip dessert!
(4)
HÃ©loÃ¯se M.

A wonderful sushi spot. The udon soup with spicy fish is the perfect quick lunch order, especially on a cool day. This is a new discovery for me, but one I will be sure to visit again and again.
(4)
Emerald C.

Maybe I'm just spoiled with good California food at reasonable prices, but Douzo disappoints. After having read several great reviews, I had decided to try this place on a Friday night. After all, my boyfriend and I have been ignoring our 2 week sushi craving in light of other options, so we figured why not Douzo with its high Yelp Boston ratings? For the price, I was expecting an experience. By that, I mean learning something about the culture, culinary techniques, etc. just by eating the food. To note, we did go to L'espalier the weekend before so we might have been a bit biased and expecting more. Our order: 1. Rainbow Roll ($15): Nothing especially interesting to note. My boyfriend says that the sushi reminds him of what you can get from Sushi Tomo (Orange County, CA) for $25 AYCE. 2. Douzo Platter ($49): Great for 2 people. We ordered this because boyfriend likes sashimi, and I like sushi. Very tasty and well prepared. However, again not sure if it's worth it. Other things to note: The place was packed-it was St. Patty's Friday night. The noise level is NOT average, it's more like LOUD! I felt like I was yelling at my boyfriend the whole time! Reason for 2 stars: Good service. Trendy place. Food is good, despite being so pricey. It did not satisfy our sushi cravings. Afterwards, we walked to Chinatown to get Dumpling House (my first time) to rectify our uneasiness from Douzo. Needless to say, I won't be coming back again unless it's for lunch/a special occasion.
(2)
Nick N.

The difference between good sushi and great sushi? I don't know. I just know what I like. So while my friends go on about how much the this place does that or that place does this. I just look for a good, tasty roll. I like the creativity here - not your average sushi joint. It really does get expensive, though. I have to trust others for ordering, so let's just say I liked 5 out of 7 and couldn't even finish one. Still, I'd go back in a heartbeat.
(3)
Eva L.

This is a pretty nice place. Great environment. Good service. I just wanna point out one thing: **You just have to try the toro sushi with white truffle oil and caviar. BEST thing existing.
(4)
Lolita Lee G.

Super duper yummy Japanese nibbles! Must eat: oysters, organic salmon sashimi (literally melt in your mouth, soooo buttery), Kobe beef skewer was the bomb!! The cocktails were great aswell.. Definetly coming back over and over and over againnn
(5)
J L.

RIP OFF. Big time. Tiny portions, not that great quality. You will end up hungry and feeling like you paid for nothing at all. Maybe they spent too much money on their interior than food quality.
(1)
Christina O.

I just came here yesterday for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered two lunch specials (omakase set and unagi bowl), tuna tartar, crispy shrimp and banana tempura. When I first entered, I kind of expected a similar experience to other places in Boston that spend too much effort on decor and too little effort on the food/service itself (attention: Basho Sushi on Boylston). While the host was rather indifferent, our server was highly attentive, jovial, knowledgeable and incredibly polite throughout. I kept thinking to myself, "she's gotta be a PhD student or something working here to make ends meet." The food arrived promptly and tasted better than it looked. The crispy shrimp, though a bit on the fatty/oily side, was delicious. The spicy ponzu sauce they used with the tuna tartar floored me - I couldn't get enough of it. It helped of course that the tuna was very fresh. Come the lunch specials--although good, they were just average good and what you'd expect walking into any Japanese restaurant at 12.30pm. Since we're in Boston, I can accept that $16.50 for a lunch special doesn't merit a 5-star quality experience (in places like LA... $16.50 for lunch - you'd better be darn good). The unagi bowl was again, ok - tasty, but not exceptional. As for dessert, I loved the banana tempura.. I was ready to explode since I was already full, but couldn't stop stuffing myself until I finished everything. I'm definitely going to come back for lunch. I think that this place offers decent/good Japanese food at a decent price (for Boston) during their lunch hour. I'm not so sure that I'd ever return for lunch. I think they'd need to kick it up a few notches to justify the dinner prices I saw on their menu.
(4)
Christine T.

Came in for lunch and left feeling very unimpressed. Service was horrible. I should've known walking into the restaurant that it was going to be bad since a patron had to go up to the host to look for someone to service them. If it was super full and busy, sure I would accept such behavior but only a little more than half the restaurant was full. They had no excuse. It took ten minutes for someone to come to take our order and when she did come she couldn't even answer what type of salad was being served. Food took a while to come and they didn't even refill my water till the check came out. Thanks but no thanks. Service aside, the food was ordinary. I had the naruto and salmon ramen. The naruto was eh. Same, nothing extraordinary. The ramen was under-seasoned and unimpressive. It was really a poor excuse of Japanese ramen. Everything from the fish to the veggies to the stock was just bland. I would've asked for salt if I ever saw our waitress again. The vegetables definitely seemed like after-thoughts because there wasn't much of anything. A few florets of broccoli, a couple of slices of carrots and a handful of bean sprouts; just for decoration, lame. The only decent thing about this place is the price. Lunch was cheap considering the location. But then again, this is a sushi place, so maybe it was my fault for having high expectations for the regular menu but it was a pretty big letdown.
(1)
Jenna S.

Rude service. Don't bother when there are plenty of other choices in the area.
(1)
Chris P.

Went here for dinner with my girlfriend for a night out in the town. Was not disappointed! Very well organized staff, all of the servers were very friendly. Had the seaweed salad and edamame to start, two thumbs up on the salad. We had several sushi rolls all were seasoned well with bold flavors. My girlfriend had a peachy keen mixed drink, which was stellar. Well worth every penny for this delicious meal.
(5)
Juleen J.

I'm the pickiest person when it comes to sushi and I think I found my gem!! Atmosphere very relaxing, staff friendly and validated parking in garage next door. I ordered my usual spider roll, sea weed salad, yellowtail sashimi, spicy salmon roll. Everything was high quality and my roll was so tender and juicy. You def get what you pay for. Had to get desert so I got the creme brÃ»lÃ©e ... The best!!!! Go!!!!
(5)
Tony N.

Expensive. It can be if you are just about special maki rolls. But if you want some damn good sushi or sashimi go here for dinner and order the entree. $30 gets you a big assortment of fish and rice. You can't go wrong.
(4)
Mikey T.

Super trendy sushi restaurant. Price wise it's like going to any other modern restaurant. The server/bartender was helpful in guiding us through certain items that helped us finalize our decision. Everything was tasty and creative. Only wish was there was more maki rolls on the douzo plate! I definitely recommend this place and would go back. A Boston must for Sushi
(4)
Peter P.

Food: I ordered the Douzo Lunch Special, at first I thought I was going to have barely enough to fill me up - but it was a very pleasant surprise. My friends ordered some food that was slightly less expensive, but barely got half of what I got. It came with tempura sauce (which I thought was soup, how embarassing), and the whole meal was very fresh and satisfying. I don't normally like sashimi, but I highly recommend the Douzo Lunch Special. Note: Their menu is way too big, and a little unorganized. Atmosphere: The interior of Douzo has a very modern asian theme. Don't expect oriental music or decor to fill the walls. I think they're striving for that simplicity theme. Note: They have an umbrella bagging machine in the front. Staff: The staff was up to par for my standards (when taking the location and price range into account). Our water was full when it needed to be, and not sooner or later. When something was finished, it was cleared right away. Note: Lunch was a bit slow, and I'd like to come back and review it when they're at -at least- 60% capacity. Final Thoughts: Overally, Douzo did not disappoint. It is a quality sushi establishment with and you definitely get what you pay for.
(4)
Teresa M.

Great location, tasty food, very nice ambiance. I got the summer roll made with brown rice and loved it. I will probably not take my friends back to Douzo for a few reasons. I felt that I did not get a lot of food for the money. Some of the rolls are larger than others so be careful when you order! My only other complaint is that we had a to wait a long time for our food. We only ordered 3 rolls and all the tables around us seemed to get thier food much faster than we did. Douzo does have a side area where one can get pre-packaged rolls and such to go. Will definitely continue to use the sidea area.
(3)
Diana M.

Located right next to the Back Bay train station it's become my go-to spot for lunch when I leave Boston. I sit at the bar, enjoy a glass of wine, and enjoy some really nice sushi before my jaunt home. Service is always friendly and the food is good. I especially like the tuna tartar, the red spider roll, and strangely enough I find their spicy tuna roll to be one of the better that I've had recently. Oh, and don't sleep on their miso soup, it's delicious and packed with a variety of beautiful mushrooms.
(4)
Jim C.

I was excited to eat here, but it simply didn't measure up. The service was indifferent. Once we were seated, someone came up very quickly, but in lieu of any greeting just asked if we wanted drinks, even before we'd had a chance to look at the menu. ANY sushi restaurant, regardless of location, needs to get the basics right, and Douzo didn't. After being initially excited because the shishito peppers were lovely, the rice both in the sushi and served separately was dry. All our entrees were rather tasteless, and the sushi was just a bit off. Not an enjoyable evening.
(2)
Jessica D.

Good sushi some of best in Boston - 4 stars 3 stars for service, including unprofessional management staff, as well as price. $15 average for special roll. Good for Back Bay, better than Haru but venture to Seiyo in South End for better service, just as good sushi, and better prices.
(3)
Seb G.

Good dinner- it's getting really loud really quickly in there, but it's always a good time. Service was not great, quite slow but very polite. Food was delicious and the menu offers enough options. They expedited us as it was quite late. I will definitely go back there, but it's progressively loosing its charm from the first time.
(3)
Bronwen Y.

I was really pleasantly surprised by Douzo... as other reviewers have noted, it looks like it will be crazy trendy and yuppy from the outside, and have a ridiculous price tag. But, friends, I am happy to report that it does not! I found the prices really reasonable, the sushi extra fresh, and the rolls creative and delish. Even old standbys (Sweet Potato Roll, Miso Soup) were really good... I find that these are throwaways for some sushi places. They also have my fave on the menu - spicy tuna on crispy rice. To. Die. For. The waitstaff is very friendly and good with suggestions. A+!
(5)
Susan W.

Excellent food! I loved the spicy lobster miso soup and the rolls we had were really good, too. We had the dragon, red spider, tiger and crunchy special rolls. Nice presentation, good atmosphere...a very positive dining experience.
(5)
Jennifer C.

The sushi here is truly excellent. It is very fresh and delicious. I have tried multiple items on the menu from the tempura to the sushi and it is all wonderful. I love the Alaska roll and the Avocado roll. When I am in a more exotic mood, the Volcano roll, Snow Mountain roll, and Crunchy roll are very tasty. I waited a while before trying this place and I have no idea why. All I know is it is my new favorite and I recommend it to everyone!
(5)
Mary T.

Having been blown away by the fish and seafood in Boston, I had high expectations for the sushi. Unfortunately, this was easily my least favorite meal during my trip (including my catered conference); not bad, just disappointing. We started out with the rock shrimp and house sake while we perused the large menu. The shrimp were not what I was expecting; prior to this, the only rock shrimp I've eaten have been small, almost cocktail-sized, these were regular size, but that's neither here nor there. Overall the appetizer was good, but the dipping sauce (a sweet chili sauce) would've benefited from a but more spice. Once we decided that we wanted to order rolls, we struggled to find three - despite the large menu. Part of the problem was the inordinate amount of rolls with cooked fish or crabstick (neither are a particular favorite). We settled on spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail and the Back Bay roll. Of the three, the yellowtail was easily our favorite - not extraordinary, but solid. The salmon was the next best; the texture created by the tempura crumbs inside was unexpected and interesting. The Back Bay roll was a total dud. The roll consists of asparagus, cucumber, seared yellowtail, tobiko and yuzu sauce. Despite all of the stuff going on in this roll, it was bland; apparently yuzu sauce is a flavor hog. The creaminess of the sauce completely overpowered the roll; I added a healthy potion of wasabi to my soy sauce and still couldn't chip away at the fortress of flavor the yuzu was guarding. We capped off our meal with an order of their lava cake, which was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and raspberry and apricot sauces. I'm a sucker for chocolate, especially when it comes in cake form with warm chocolate oozing out of it - it did not disappoint. Service was attentive and friendly, the ambiance sleek and trendy, and the menu robust; I just wasn't wowed by the food. Even if I were a local, I wouldn't go out of my way to return here.
(3)
Suzanne W.

One of the best sushi place I've ever had, dine here many times, can't get enough of the freshness of the food...
(5)
Rina L.

Sooooo expensive. Came here for a friend's birthday but will never return of my own volition (caveat: I am super cheap). I really liked that they have brown rice. I got a cooked roll and it was quite good - as I had expected from what I'd been charged. They should consider adding more non-raw-fish options because some people don't like raw fish and they would make more profit from these suckers (aka: me) anyway because the ingredients would always cost waaay less than the price. It was kind of strange how dark it was, and the lights or whatever those blocks were hanging overhead (just decor? I don't remember) were a bit unnerving. They do have nice business cards and fancy mints.
(3)
Jaclyn S.

Douzo is currently my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. The tuna tataki appetizer is one of my favorite items. The red spider, tiger and spicy tuna are also great and i'd strongly recommend them. The last time I was here the drinks tasted watered down and for that reason I gave 4 stars. The sushi quality is top notch though and I'd recommend it.
(4)
Marco A.

Excellent food and excellent service. The sushi was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful. They were accommodating to my girlfriend's shellfish allergy and to our friend's vegetarian dietary needs. Can't wait to go back to Boston and have another meal at Douzo!
(5)
Dan M.

So when working in Back Bay it is really tough to find lunch spots in general that offer a good selection of food. Sushi is no exception for this particular area; however Douzo actually does a solid job and its conveniently located next to Back Bay Train station. When you step in, you will notice that it is very modern and has a nice sleek look to it so definitely try to make reservations especially if you are going with a larger group. This is actually a good spot for both lunch as well as dinner because of the ambiance. The service is solid however I do think they were a bit slow the day I came in. The sushi here is okay. The rolls are just standard and the food that I have tasted has been just okay as well. I have had the chance to eat sushi all over the US and in Asia from a Michelin star chef so there is a lot to live up to. Now to tell you where I am coming from, I was expecting the best sushi in the world here so I was pleasantly surprised especially given Boston's sushi scene (or lack thereof) and therefore give the food here a solid 3. I do think oishii in the South end is better for plating, presentation, and overall taste. With all that said the ambiance is great here and it is a nice spot to hit up in the back bay scene which is why I bump it up to a 4.
(4)
Jaymie M.

I went here for lunch with a friend while waiting to board the train to New Haven (Amtrak is conveniently next door). Service was very attentive and super friendly, always kept drinks full and appeared at just the right time. The decor is modern with huge light installations. I'd imagine it's a great place to take a date. I had a bowl of miso soup to start, which was delectable. Not run of the mill miso, but flavorful and subtle with tiny mushrooms and scallions. Afterwards, I enjoyed the sushi lunch with a spicy tuna roll. All the sushi selections were very fresh and the tuna roll had the right amount of spice. My only complaint was that the rice was slightly dry, I wish I'd ordered the brown rice option. My friend ordered a bowl of seafood udon and seemed to relish every bite, though that may be due in part to the diet he's on. Nevertheless, he was impressed and said he would certainly come back. As will I when I'm in town again!
(4)
Ella F.

The prices are high, but the sushi/decor is very good. Their miso soup is the best I've had anywhere. I haven't had any sushi or dish here that I haven't enjoyed. It's definitely a trendy restaurant that fits into the Back Bay setting, but it's significantly better quality compared to the other trendy sushi places in the area. The service has always been prompt and friendly, and the take out has been as well.
(4)
Jackie S.

The service was excellent and the food was good overall, maybe even great given the price. I wouldn't consider it a restaurant that you absolutely must try, but if you like sushi and want a good deal for your money, it's worth visiting.
(3)
Brian D.

The girlfriend and I came here the other night. I sometimes frequent this place, as I work and live in the general area. We've been a handful of times and we enjoy it, so we went for a date night, so I thought I'd finally review it. To keep it short and to the point. It's good, not great. It's fairly expensive, not dirt cheap. Quality of sushi is good, not through the roof. You'll find the usual stuff here, nothing that is going to blow your fish out of the water, but it's good. The great thing about this place is that it's GREAT for people watching. On any given night, there are 3-4 couples there having a romantic dinner in the midst of having an affair. They are easy to spot too- guy in his mid 50's, chick in her mid 20's and vice versa. No joke. It's kinda amusing but sad at the same time. Douzo: Boston's Cheating Restaurant of Choice!
(4)
Jon A.

I usually like to take my time with the whole dining experience, but our waitress made us feel very rushed. We showed up on time at 6:30 for dinner, had a cocktail, appetizer, entree, and were out the door by 7:06. AMAZING sushi, but very fast.
(3)
Kimberly T.

We went to Boston for a weekend refresher always in search of good food with a great atmosphere. I made reservations we were late OK, not late but late late as we enter and approach the hostess with our reservation she honored it and we were promptly seated. Douzo has a chic lounge feel sharply decorated in a modern Japanese tone with a fusion of trendiness. Street parking in Back Bay on a Saturday night is almost impossible we valeted at Douzo $16.00 and don't forget the tip. My husband order a seafood salad which came on large white shiny plate and sitting there in the middle barely visible was a round something we looked closer and discovered it's the seafood salad. I don't particularly care for restaurants that serve small pricey potions, but from what I was told the seafood salad was very tasty. I had the crispy shrimp with creamy spicy sauce Yummy! Our drinks remained fresh through-out our dinner. We order so many sushi rolls I can remember but it was among the best sushi I've ever had taste and freshness......yes it was expensive but worth every dollar. No money for dessert......just joking! No belly room for dessert. The service was excellent! Our server express to us that it was his last night working at Douzo he remained professional, attentive, and courtesy the whole night through.
(5)
Joe C.

Excellent food, service, drinks and decor. Its a bit pricey but the quality is worth it. I'll be back and often
(5)
Isabella C.

The food is very good here. Ambiance is nice, a bit dark making it nice for a romantic dinner. It's pricey but worth it. The only thing is that the service was not that great. It's kind of a big restaurant and was very hard finding our waiter when we wanted a refill, the 2nd time to order another dish, and the 3rd time to ask for our check. I would definitely go back though bc their food is delicious. If ur not familiar w the area, it's hard to find street parking but there is a garage right near it which is always an option.
(4)
Hayley M.

I am a huge sushi snob. I guess everyone knows it, because my BFF said, "you're not going to go all sushi snob on us tonight, are you?" before we went to Douzo. It's true, nothing gets me going like chutoro and I have a weakness for the good stuff. I went with a group of six, and we ordered a bunch of rolls, sashimis, appetizers, and desserts. I wish I could remember everything we ordered, but here is what stood out. The hot pepper appetizer, which was spicy and yet sweet. We got this amazing roll called the Torch Toro Roll, which had not only toro (AMAZING) but packed quite a punch with a jalapeÃ±o on top. The shrimp tempura roll was also perfectly made and for a standard roll, stood out in my mind. But what really got me going was the sashimi. The toro and chutoro, so difficult to find in Boston, was as good as it was when I had it... in Tokyo. Really. The chutoro was full of flavor, and exceptionally fresh. The toro, well the toro. It may not have been tuna, it may have been butter, because it melted in my mouth. Need more proof of its authenticity? How about the group of Japanese tourists at the table next to us. Hands down the best sushi in Boston. Considering the fact that Fugakyu doesn't even have chutoro OR toro, Douzo is my new favorite.
(5)
Jeff F.

Here's the short version - the rolls were good/ok, but if I came back, I would just get some cold and hot starters. Highlights: Tuna Tataki, Oysters w/ Ponzu, Salmon Ceviche, Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, Spicy Yellowtail Roll, Black Cod, Crunchy Roll, Sweet Potato Gnocchi topped w/ Tuna and Kimchee Tuna. The exception to my roll comment would be the Red Spider Roll. There was nothing I had which I thought was bad, just some things that were average like the Octopus Ceviche, Toro Jalapeno Roll, Kanpachi Carpaccio, Rainbow Roll, Volcano Roll and the Miso Yaki. The Kobe Carpaccio is good, but not $28 good. Probably the only think on the menu that seems a bit ridic from a price standpoint for what you get. Douzo is easily one of the few great sushi choices in Boston. Note to self: Pass on whitefish/yellowtail during the lunch special. 61 or 62, Kevin, Winnie
(4)
Vinod F.

Easily the among the best sushi we have had...but it was expensive...still ..well worth every dollar. The service was also excellent. The spare ribs were spectacular. Since people had raved over the 'spider' we did try it and enjoyed it. Both our 5 & 10 year old love sushi and they too, enjoyed themselves.
(5)
Eli M.

Great sushi, enough said. Nice presentation and fantastic flavor. Parking is cheap with validation from Duozo and it is in a convenient spot near Back Bay station. It's a little more expensive than other options, but the ambiance and service are definitely worth it.
(4)
Nina B.

I didn't find this place to be special at all. The food was okay but there was nothing memorable. The rolls were non-traditional, which I do not mind, but yet nothing stood out. I tried the red spider and was not impressed.
(3)
Nini V.

Food is 4-5 stars. Service is 1-2 stars (with the exception of one waitress who is amazing there). The food and the drinks are wonderful. The Douzo flavored sushi is delicious (this is a section on the menu featuring special sushi options, not a specific type of sushi), and I recommend everything in that section of the menu. Food is presented in an aesthetically pleasing way, and there is a sophisticated nighttime atmosphere. At lunch, their take away food is great, and their smoked salmon fried rice is without equal. Having said all of this, the service is awful. I eat lunch there almost daily and only one person has ever acknowledged ever having seen me before. So much for "how are you _____? How's it going today?" They have gotten my order wrong more than once. And more than once I have been seated for table service and not had anyone come over to the table to wait on me. I continue to go because it is close to work and I am addicted to the food, which is good enough to override the poor service. But, to put it into perspective, my friends recently had an intervention to point out how bad the service actually is.
(3)
Nick M.

Spicy tuna. Not as chunky tuna as I'd like to see. Texture is nice; not like pulverized tuna you sometimes get. They use panko in their rolls. Nice mayo, has some heat but not too intense. Aji: nice presentation, very fresh. The only gripe is that they usually send out the remaining fish as a fried delicacy to finish w beer. This didn't happen. Maguro: nice color. Good texture. Somewhat grainy if I were being picky. Flavor is 8/10 here. Salmon: not as sweet as I'd like. Marbling is very nice. Decent salmon. Not the best you'll ever have. Uni: 10/10. Not fishy at all. Apple cider spice drink is good.
(4)
Rahul C.

Solid sushi, but expensive and a bit pretensious.
(3)
Evan J.

There are a number of sushi options in the Back Bay area and Douzo is one of the better ones. They are more expensive than average but their quality is consistent with their price. Service is good and it is nicely located right next to Back Bay Station. Great place to go out with a group of people.
(4)
Matt C.

Douzo is tough to beat. I am not someone who has a refined palate but sushi is a cuisine that seems to bring out the inner foodie in everyone. Douzo is pricey but it is worth it. The sushi is always top notch from the basic roll to the craziest special. The whole restaurant has a great feel and it really is good in any circumstance. I would recommend it right after work, I would recommend it on a first date, I would also recommend it for take out if you were feeling like classing it up a little. All in all a great choice.
(4)
Carlo G.

Really enjoyed my night here. Victor was a great server. The black cod was very very good. The sushi is good, but no outstanding qualities that makes it unique in appearance or taste. A busy night, but they sat us with no problem. Try not to order the tempura ice cream, it was too battered and greasy. Eat here. You'll like it.
(4)
Jack F.

Stop #2 Douzo's modern zen-like interior brings harmony to its overwhelming menu. There's a lot to choose from between jushi yaki, kushi katsu, and tempuras but after reading several pages, I just wanted something I could make comparisons. Lunch is an excellent introduction with lunch sets ranging from $7.75 to $15.75. There are also teriyaki, noodle, and donburi (rice bowl) options. The sushi rolls are creative but sometimes the flavors and textures get muddled with so many ingredients. But overall, the rolls are still very good; in particular the beef and asparagus roll and the crunchy spicy tuna roll. Douzo definitely ranks as one of the better Japanese restaurants I've visited. Note: In February of 2009, Cindy and I embarked on a 48-hour eating tour around the greater Boston area. I called it the Boston Masticare - a bad pun off the Italian transitive verb "to chew." [Original Visit: February 14, 2009, 12:19 PM]
(4)
Olga L.

I dig their suchi menu and they have the best rainbow roll out of any other suchi places I've ever been to! The experience is wonderful too- attentive servers and nice, modern atmosphere! The only thing I wish they put back on the menu is their pear martini which was to die for!
(5)
Jess H.

I got take-out, fulfilled by Dining In, so I can't comment on the decor or ambiance. The food wasn't bad. I got a lunch Selection Bento with a Spicy Tuna Roll (tasty) and Chicken Katsu (decent, but cold, and not nearly as good as the katsu I've had elsewhere). It came with a salad (not enough dressing, and wilted) and fruit (a couple small bits of orange). I was pretty underwhelmed, to be honest, especially for the price (which is too much). And seriously--what Japanese food place fulfills a take-out order without including soy sauce and chopsticks? I even asked for them specifically in the comments section of the order, and I still had to dig an old soy sauce packet out of my desk and eat my sushi with my fingers. Not impressed. I wouldn't order from them again, or visit the restaurant.
(2)
Michelle H.

Came here with a couple of friends and was told there would be a 30 minute wait so we ordered some drinks at the bar. The bartender was very nice and helped us decide what to get. We ordered the parisian mango, cool cucumber martini, and lychee martini. The drinks were good, but the cucumber martini was very strong; it felt like I was drinking straight vodka. We got the soft shell crab tempura and gyoza starters, caterpillar roll, chicken katsu, and seafood udon. The gyoza and caterpillar roll were delicious. The katsu and seafood udon were okay. The udon was rather bland. The food is definitely on the pricier side and it took a while to come out. Our waiter was no where to be seen whenever we wanted to order so we had to ask other people passing by to take our orders; they were all very nice about it, though. And when our waiter finally did come around to take our orders, he forgot two of our dishes and we had to reorder. Aside from our actual waiter, the service was good; they were quick to clear our plates and fill our cups.
(3)
Kim S.

wow. melt-in-your-mouth-sashimi.. I used to think NYC had the better sushi places until I tried this place and was blown away. The ambiance was very well done too- a nice date place. Would go back in a heart beat...again and again and again..
(5)
Anders R.

A good sushi spot can be judged on a few key factors 1) quality of fish 2) size of sashimi 3) variety of appetizing rolls 4) waitstaff. Douzo does all fantastically. A good litmus test for the quality of fish is Hamachi and theirs is killer. First class in this price range. You get good size portions, they are creative with the maki's and the waitstaff is attentive. In this price range, Douzo is a no brainer for your everyday Sushi spot. There is better out there, but you have to pay 2x for it.
(5)
Amy B.

Douzo is a place where it's easy to consider food and ambiance separately, since they don't really mesh. Food: I think the food here is excellent. On our two visits, we've tried a variety of rolls and the fish has been consistently fresh and high quality. My favorite is the spicy tuna roll. Douzo adds some sort of breadcrumbs between the rice and fish layers of the roll to add subtle crunch. It's one of the best tuna rolls I've ever had. We also really like the rainbow roll, mostly for the freshness of ingredients. The cocktails I've tried here have been so-so---tasty enough, but nothing special. Wine and beer are a better bet, in my opinion, although they only have one draught beer option (Sapporo) with a 12 ounce pour. Ambiance: I don't like the ambiance here. Douzo has a very "trendy-upscale" atmosphere, with pulsating techno music, high ceilings, and minimalist design elements. As other reviewers have noted, the tables are also really close together. To me, this feels like a New York restaurant, not a Boston one. It's nice, it just doesn't feel like home to me. The other thing that is a disconnect for me is that the decor doesn't feel particularly Japanese. You could serve me pasta or steak in the same room and it would feel equally appropriate. We have sat both at a table and at the sushi bar. Sitting at the sushi bar doesn't require a wait if there are seats available, and you get to watch other people's rolls as they are finished. That's fun. Prices: Douzo won Best of Boston Affordable Sushi last year. I think this was only made possible by the existence of o ya. If I were in college, I don't know that I'd consider Douzo "affordable." Prices for sushi rolls range from $10 through $30, with most rolls hovering around $15. If you order well, you can get out of there without dropping a lot of cash. We've split three rolls and two beers and had our tab be under $50 before tip. But it would also be easy to blow a lot of cash, either if you wanted a larger meal or if you wanted to be adventurous in your selections. Good stuff.
(4)
Jeff P.

Great, fresh fish. Great service. Excellent, creative choices. Large, but cozy atmosphere.
(4)
Thien H.

Everything we tried at Douzo was delicious. The restaurant is quite fancy, but our server was friendly, 'down to earth' AND extremely knowledgeable. She was wonderful. We weren't sure which sake to order (they have a great selection) so she brought out a small sample for us to try. Presentation and taste were top notch. We really enjoyed the toro that night.
(5)
Mc S.

Lobster tempura appetizer was really good, and the octopus sushi, a good indicator of a restaurant's seafood freshness, was also good. Banana tempura dessert was good but a little small. The selection of saki was nice. The rest of the sushi was good quality, but nothing spectacular.
(3)
Eugene B.

Extremely fresh fish and seafood. The atmosphere is modern and refreshing.
(5)
Britt S.

Being a sushi LOVVVAAAA, I've been to a lot of places, some great, some mediocre, and some repulsive. Douzo remains my #1 go-to sushi spot by far. If it was in a lower price tier, I'd come here more often for sure. I find myself here for many special occasions, including birthdays, Valentine's Days (on which our table displayed a beautiful red rose! I like nice little surprises like this), and long awaited reunions with friends and family. This whole place has a very contemporary feel to it, and there's usually lounge music playing in the background. It's clear they're aiming to be "hip." Some people might not like this about Douzo, but for some reason I just do. I've been here for lunch, late dinners, regular timed dinners, and for drinks & apps, and the service is always timely and the sushi's always fresh. Not only is it fresh, but it's everything I look for in a dank roll of sush. The rice is cooked to perfection, and there's always the perfect ratio between fish, veggies, seaweed, sauce, and crunch. For apps, the Seafood Salad is to die for (though a bit on the small side). The Shrimp and Veggie Tempura entree is nice to share as an app because of the variety. Edamame beans and Miso Soup are also safe staples to start off a nice sushi dinner. For rolls, the signature orders are some of the best I've ever tasted (Spicy Salmon/Tuna/Yellowtail, Rainbow, Tekka Maki, Alaskan, Eel, etc.) but make sure you treat yourself to a few "special" rolls. True, they are very pricey, but believe me it's worth it. They're so unique! And the portion sizes are good for the price. My faves are the Torch, Snow Mountain, and Caterpillar rolls. So, in conclusion, expect to pay a little extra, but also expect some of the best sushi you've ever tasted in your life. And I'm not kidding.
(5)
Victoria G.

i love Whitney, the awesome, incredibly aware and accommodating bartender there. drinks and wine choices are great, and the food is almost amazing. i wish i could give 5 stars, but sometimes the portions of seafood are nil in the lunch soups, and sometimes the sashimi is off and i have to send back. however, they make gorgeous rolls and most of the time, the food is excellent. the onl very negative issue is parking, and i wish they could work out a reasonable deal with the garage next door during day hours.
(4)
Cami F.

Douzo is a great spot for higher quality sushi, although along with that comes higher prices. My absolute favorite roll here is the crunchy roll. I dream about it. Wish I was kidding. Spicy tuna made with crunchy bits, covered in thick, fresh pieces of tuna and salmon, topped with some special sauce and roe, its just amazing. A must try. They also have the option to order tempura by the piece (good for "trying" to eat healthy) and have a very good miso dressing on their house salad. I enjoyed their lychee martini although it was a tad sweet for me... Douzo has a take out/ premade options which are great on the go. Prices are a bit steep but they offer a great selection of creative rolls that you cant find elsewhere. Make sure to take one of their mints (or ten!) when you leave.
(4)
Evan A.

I had to eat some type of seafood while visiting Boston. I hate crab and lobster, so I figured sushi was the next best thing. We came here off a recommendation. We started off with the edamame and the tempura style calamari. A pretty solid start. I liked the calamari a lot, it was light and a great start to the meal. Douzo, Back Bay and Crazy roll were all good. Nothing extra special, but good. I'd have to say this place is pretty good. Not the best, but I'd be back when visiting the city again.
(4)
Mimi C.

GREAT OPTION FOR TRUE SUSHI LOVERS i come here often for the sushi, ambience and service. i would give them 5 stars if they didn't remove the ankimo (monkfish liver) from the menu and had they continued to serve the special fishes they used to. at any rate, their sushi is fresh and delicious. my favorite things about this place: - dishes: ankimo, oyster shooters, tiger roll and spicy tuna on crispy rice - parking: they'll validate parking after 5 pm ($5 parking after validation) - ambience: they have decent music after a certain time and it is just a fun place to go - service: very attentive
(4)
Daniel E.

With the sushi market in supply overload, here is a great compromise. The quality to price ratio is probably one of the best in the city that I've seen yet. It's closer to the top tier restaurants yet more reasonably priced. Mind you, there are expensive options on the menu, which by the way are worth the price. I tried the Jalepeno Toro, Sashimi sized pieces of torched Toro, artfully finished with a thinly sliced, dark green jalapeno topped with a dab of spicy mayo and filled (light on the rice) with asparagus, a delectable mix. We also tried the rainbow roll. Wasn't crazy about this one, pretty standard.
(4)
Nicky M.

The sushi and sashimi platter was very good, with texture that complimented the food's freshness. The cocktail and sake we had were both good. Nevertheless, I can only give them three stars, since I have to issue a big caveat for people who are concerned with kashrut or food allergies. The servers are not scrupulous enough about knowing the exact ingredients. After drinking one bowl of their marvelous mishi soup [that name might not be correct], I got a hunch, and decided to give our waiter a second quiz about ingredients. It turns out that the soup contains scallops, which I am allergic to. I had already asked about bivalves, and listed all of the two-shelled guys that I cannot ingest. I enjoyed the interior design at Douzo, which is clever, modern[-ist, -ish, or -posty] and inviting. A glance around the room left me with the impression that it could get pretty noisy during the busiest times, since there aren't lots of surfaces to break up the reverberations. I will definitely return, but next time, the service person is getting an inquisition before I order.
(3)
Patrick B.

Beautiful place , food and staff! Great find!
(4)
Deanna D.

I personally think Douzo is overrated. Sure the sushi is fresh and good but its also overpriced. The ambiance is ultra modern and the service was friendly. The Salmon Spring Roll, Rainbow Roll, Torch Roll were good but the Boston Roll & Douzo Roll were the standouts. Again it's good but not great so I won't be rushing back anytime soon.
(3)
Moose P.

The lunch special was decent. But the grilled duck in cranberry teriyaki sauce served with mushroom bell pepper and scallion ravioli is out of this world. I have had lots of ducks in my life. But every time I bite down on this one my heart melts and I'm I'm heaven. Thank you my lovely waitress for your recommendation. I'm sorry that in this rare occasion, the food shadowed a superb waiting experience!
(5)
Patrik W.

We had shrimp tempura and the Douzo plate. Everything perfectly prepared, great ambience, good service.
(5)
Gary O.

Great place to waste 2 hours and starve to death. They may as well be playing Angry Birds on that reservation system!. #stillwaitingfordinneronasaturdaynigjt
(1)
HyunJoo K.

Mmmmm! I've been here a few times! Place has a modern setting and darker lighting to add to the look. I've had the sukiyaki and sushi here .... very good!!!! My parents came one time, and they were like yea it's good HAHA - maybe the sushi was alright and it's the setting that gets people to like the place more? I definitely thought they had a higher quality of sushi than a lot of places. I think this place supposedly branched off from past employees of Fugakyu and started this place up. I definitely enjoy this place more than Fugakyu, but I still like Fugakyu as well. Only thing about this place ... it is difficult to find parking. Although, every time I have gone, I found street parking within 10 minutes.
(5)
Jessica S.

Must Order: - Caterpillar Roll... the presentation rocks! - Rainbow Roll... refreshing for the summer, amazing flavor - Seaweed Salad... my virgin voyage and I LOVED it! - anything complicated from the bar... bartender knows his stuff. It's a little pricey but you're paying for ambiance and high quality seafood, in addition to a well stocked bar and knowledgeable bartender. I recommend reservations, though the hostess did an awesome job of getting us a spot as quick as possible. Fantastic experience in Boston!
(5)
Eric R.

Great spot overall. The sushi and food were surprisingly good and packed with flavor. They have some interesting cocktails and a cool, yet crowded, bar area. They have a pretty expansive menu with some interesting options, so I will definitely re-visit Douzo again to try some new items. The service was good, we had a main waiter fellow and a support waitress who was Japanese and extremely polite and made some great menu suggestions, like miso yaki (unexpectedly good!). It is not cheap, but also not a bank-breaker.
(4)
Erika R.

Having been a poor college student in Boston, it was an exciting treat to eat here during a work trip now that I'm a poor adult (but with a job, that pays for food when I travel). As a vegetarian with a garlic allergy Japanese tends to make me a happy lady with soups, sushi, and tempura all within eatable reach! I went here for two lunches in a row and enjoyed the food and vibe, and I had all of the before mentioned foods. The sushi seemed good, but hit or miss to an extent, but got mostly rave reviews from my coworkers. The miso lobster soup got the best reviews overall for the people that enjoy the rats of the sea. Overall good service, food, and experience.
(4)
Zinah A.

This is just my go to restaurant. Love the ambiance very hype busy bar. The sushi always fresh & just yummy. Services is attentive & friendly. Love the scallop & kiwi roll, appetizer tried the tempura crab legs and spicy edemame can't get any better.
(4)
Jon H.

I've come here a few times with friends and surprised to find that the sushi here is not too bad, and pretty good for Boston area. We manage to always get a few regular rolls, some specialty rolls, some agedashi tofu, and saki for three/four people for around $30 a person. I think what really makes the place better, and helps you overlook the not-so-amazing-yet-good-enough sushi, is the atmosphere. The restaurant is really beautifully designed and decorated, and the lighting is perfect. I think, if we bring friends, sit in a booth, pour the saki, you'll have a good time! Again I think for Boston area, this is pretty decent sushi that you can enjoy, but if you are a sushi snob/have been to Japan, you'll know that no place really compares to the real deals.
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Anushri M.

Have you ever been in a situation in which you are unsure if you are on a date or a friendship dinner or a business meeting with a member of the opposite sex? Did them suggesting Douzo only complicate your understanding of the situation? Exactly. Douzo is good, but I am a little unsure what type of restaurant it actually is. It's located in Back Bay - which makes you think this is like a date restaurant, yet it's beneath the biggest office building in the area (whch would make you think business, right), and the prices are reasonable without many flashy items (something you'd do with your friends!). Regardless of its ambiguity, I am giving Douzo a thumbs up! The way to think about it is that Douzo is a trick of all trades, and that you can bring someone there for any of the stated reasons above. You should take advantage of Douzo as a late night spot. If you're trying to act like it's New York City and you want to start dinner at 10pm, Douzo is the place to go. Their wines are a bit pricey, but we had the two lowest price wines and we were good to go. We ordered on appetizers and decided to go big on rolls. Specifically, we tried 4 of their specialty rolls, including rainbow, dragon, boston, and eel. Everything was delicious. I also highly recommend you try their salmon shashimi. Delicious.
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Rodolfo S.

I had the "two glasses of wine after waiting for 2 hours and got no service" and it tasted like s*%t!!! Next time I will stick to a normal restaurant where people sit down and eat food!
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Food D.

Good sushi, good sake, nice atmosphere! It's an up-scale asian restaurant, and they do it well. The sushi isn't the BEST I've had, but the best in Boston for sure.
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Denis L.

Nice sushi spot. Presentation is elegant and fish is very fresh. Definitely try the Hiramasa (Amberjack) carpaccio app. Rolls are well done too. I've been here several times and would definitely go back. Nice space, ambiance and service is decent as well. Only negative is that it's a bit pricey for what it is.
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Uriah B.

Last night was my first time at Douzo and I went with a group of 10. I've heard amazing things and expected such. The entire party arrived between 9 - 9:05pm for our 9pm reservation. We were given clear direction (the same day) that the entire party had to be present before being seated and that they would only hold the reservation for 15 mins. At approx 9:30 we were finally seated in a small and cramped area, it's as if they had no idea we were coming. I must admit, I was pleased with the food and ambiance, however overall Douzo was a bit disappointing. I feel bad because Douzo was my idea. Bummer.
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David P.

Toro was not as well marbled as the first time. They had uni which had gone bad. Server poured our wine as if it was beer without an initial tasting pour. The manager was very nice though. Didn't charge us for the uni as expected.
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Jessica R.

Absolutely amazing sushi, drinks, and service 2 cons: it gets VERY busy on the weekends and there is usually a hour wait. And I don't think they take reservations. But if you've never been before definitely worth the wait! It is expensive. The bill was $100 for me and my boyfriend and we only had 4 rolls and 2 drinks. (of course I didn't pay though haha) I wouldn't advise driving here. Bad parking. Although they have valet it's $$$
(5)
Rae R.

REASON FOR VISIT: Ensuing hunger after drinks at Clery's. AMBIANCE: Hip, trendy, and casual with house music to set the tone. TIPS: Try snagging a table at the bar area instead of waiting in line...and there's often annoyingly a line. The menu and service is the same, the only difference is just a few feet. The crazy sushi with a tempura prawn is very good. The soft rice and crisp tempura go really well together. On a cold winter day, nothing beats the sukiyaki beef. Think of it as Japanese comfort food - thin slices of beef cooked in a cast iron pot with tofu, veggies and beefy soy sauce based broth that's slightly sweet because of the mirin. If a Japanese restaurant offers sukiyaki, I've ordered it. And Douzo does do sukiyaki well (say that sentence 3 times quickly!) BOTTOM LINE: Douzo is pricey, but compared to the other popular Japanese restaurant which shall remain nameless, Douzo is actually a value considering how consistently good their food is.
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Kristi Y.

This is probably the best and most unique sushi I have ever had in the Boston area. It is pricey, and modern/upscale but I prefer going earlier than dinner to avoid that. If you enjoy sushi, I am pretty sure that you will be happy to consume it here.
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Sarina H.

You know what I absolutely love about sushi places? Consistency. If there's anyone who can soar to the level of master artistry in whatever vocation they choose to -- it's the Japanese. Douzo is our favorite sushi spot in Boston. Service is so-so, it depends on who you get. Like previous reviewers have stated, crowd is always a mix....locals, tourists, you name it -- they're there. Decor is very sexy and modern. Pretty good looking staff as well! Now onto the food...my favorite part. Its always consistent and spot on. We typically order the unagi roll, spicy tuna with tempura bits, torch roll, spider roll, and various nigiri to split. My personal favorites include the sweet egg, sea bass and mackerel. Hubby always gravitates towards the uni whenever he sees it on the menu. If we're feeling extra hungry, we usually order an order of the hamachi kama to start -- which is broiled yellowtail collar (absolutely fabulous). Drinks are tasty -- but a tad strong for this weakling. Whenever we're craving sushi, or if we're just in the mood for a light bite while shopping in the Back Bay -- Douzo is usually our go to restaurant.
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Jennifer S.

Good sushi. Dragon roll, philly roll and all the other rolls our party of three ordered were awesome. Good quality, well done and tasty. All for a decent cost too. Trendy environment too. Not too elite and not like your sushi boat joint either. Really well done. I recommend. Oh, and let's not forget the tempura green tea ice cream for desert. A must! So so so good!
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Kelsey C.

At first glance, Duozo was just plain fun. Full bar, house music, pretty booths and classy modern ambiance that ride the fine line between restaurant and lounge. My date and I waited maybe 15-20 minutes, accurately predicted by the hostess, and vodka sodas in hand, went to sit at our table. The place was packed and the conversation buzzed at every table including mine until it was time to order food. Me: I would like the scallop kiwi roll. Server: WHAT?!? Me: SCALLOP KIWI ROLL. Server: WHAT?!?! My date: SCALLOP KIWI ROLL!! Server: WHAT?!? After much sign language, the food came. LOVED the sushi - I'm all for creative rolls with 3 kinds of fish that taste amazing together. The SCALLOP KIWI ROLL was worth shouting for and so were the other five we ordered. The avocado is a soft, ripe, brilliant green, the fish is fresh, and the crab is juicy and real. Each roll is meticulously crafted, which seems like a small detail, but it's important to me that my sushi doesn't fall apart between my wasabi-saturated soy sauce and my mouth. If you're feeling indecisive, just close your eyes and point. Summary: Those who are loquacious but soft-spoken (i.e. me) may have difficulty communicating across the table due to the blasting music, which is almost too edgy/hip for the quality of the sushi. And when sushi is concerned, Duozo is one of the pricier places, especially if you're getting all specialty rolls, but if you're detail-oriented and brutally critical like me, it's worth every penny.
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Kathleen L.

First time there this past Monday, but time didn't allow for a sit-down meal. Opted for an entree (chicken teriyaki) vs. sushi and can't believe that I paid over $22 for a bland, barely grilled, cold chicken breast that came with a small container of ho-hum sauce & soggy rice (due to the non-contained cabbage [?] slaw seeping everywhere.) I keep hearing/reading fab sushi reviews, but I have several friends who don't eat raw fish, and thus I like to try out establishments that offer other menu items. I may return solely to sample sushi/sashimi, but my first impression has been tainted and there are oh so many other options.
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nomo c.

Lunch is awesome, I usually order the curry katsu or katsudon. It comes with a side salad and orange for under 11 bucks. Dinner is good, lots of fancy rolls that are pricey. I'm a simple sashimi and simple roll girl so I don't need the fancy stuff. Overall pricey but good sushi and good service.
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Kyle R.

THE REVIEWS DONT LIE! Super friendly staff sat us at the sushi bar because the dining room was pretty busy. they serve their whole menu there so it was perfect. I am kinda a noob so i spilled my sapporo with my chopsticks as i tried to five into my first roll, First bite, covered in beer, Delicious (Sapporo beer batter tempura anyone?) We had a Philly roll with smoked salmon and cream cheese which was amazing and i had the Volcano Roll (on the specialty rolls) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Overall, the service was great, the food was to die for, so amazingly fresh, and the atmosphere was very classy.
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Nicole S.

I could eat good sushi everyday for the rest of my life and never be bored by it and Douzo is and has been my favorite place to eat it while living in Boston. This is not your traditional sushi restaurant. The vibe here is cool and modern with an open lay out, high ceilings and techno music. There is great bar seating with TVs but it fills up quick. I think the best place to sit is the sushi bar, where there always seems to be available seats which is good since Douzo doesn't take reservations for parties under five. SUPER AMAZING DELICIOUS!!!! The sushi here is great, the rolls are meaty and they have a number of fun specialty rolls including the snow mountain roll which is a tempura shrimp maki with a topping of snow crab meat. In addition some great hot starters are the beef negima and crispy duck. I can't say enough good things about Douzo its just Great!
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Marie T.

I was unimpressed with Douzo. I wanted to try them out b/c best of boston listed them as best sushi 2010, but I felt they did not live up to the hype. I expected more creative & inventive rolls, but found their overall menu generic & standard. I had the Crazy roll from their special roll list and spicy tuna roll. The crazy roll was ok and I was surprised it only came w/ 4 pcs, felt a little gypped. I do admit the spicy tuna roll was excellent. I also ordered the sake flight, which was good. Service was decent and the decor is nice. that is all!
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Milee S.

Mmmm Douzo....just thinking about the great meal yesterday makes me want to go back. A friend and I dined here yesterday. The menu is pretty extensive, so you are bound to find something you like. There are also a few cocktails, but most are martinis. We started with the edamame which was perfectly salted. I liked the lime too. We each got three rolls: I had the oshinko, philadelphia and the cucumber eel and avocado hand roll. My friend also had the oshinko and two other veggie rolls. I liked how we could get it with brown rice, which is what we did. Food came out fast and nicely plated. My oshinko was fantastic! I also really liked the philly roll but wasn't too crazy about the hand roll. I think I don't like the cone rolls in general. It is a pricey joint, but the sushi is REALLY good, so I didn't mind. Definite return visit!
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Mk P.

Hands down my favorite sushi addiction! Love the cucumber hand rolls. Sometimes hard to find parking so I have to park it in the lot. But totally worth it!
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J Q.

The food was okay- but not worth the price. The atmosphere is mediocre, and the hostess was barely clothed and lacked poise. As we walked to the restaurant, the man behind us commented to his companion that Douzo had gone downhill... We should have taken that as a sign and walked to another restaurant.
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Julian C.

My new favorite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant. Very modern, hip restaurant. House music is blaring from the speakers. I felt like doing my Jersey Shore Fist Pump. They Gyoza melts in your mouth. I also had the Teriyaki Salmon which was a good portion wiht great presentation. I also recommend the Chicken katsu and Spicy tuna rolls which were some of the best that I have had. I will definitely be back again
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Andi P.

The Spicy Salmon Cucumber Hand Roll: Stellar. It's like all this salmon, in spicy mayo, wrapped up inside this gorgeous sliver of cucumber. Ordered one. Then ordered another. Want yet another, but now I'm home. Booo. But you should seriously try this. While on a date. This place has ambiance. (One point off for inconsistent service.) The Garden Roll with brown rice: Yes.... Yes, yes, yes! This made me want to try all the other even mildy creative-seeming rolls (alongside a Spicy Salmon Cucumber Hand Roll, duh). Both these things can be done gluten-free. Get this: Douzo's spicy mayo is gluten-free, and they have gluten-free soy sauce, OMG. I'd meant to bring my own bottle, but forgot, and didn't feel like walking back and forth the two blocks to fetch it from my fridge (the Olympics was [sic] on--ice dancing, funny sport--and we were eating in the bar area so we could watch it). But lo and behold they had their own there! The mojito (unsweetened): Think the mojito here has more alcohol (x 3) than any I've had anywhere else, ever. I'm still drunk, and it's three hours later. Boy ordered some stereotypically girly drink, you know one of those pink things that is served in a martini glass? I think it is called a raspberry-ginger-tini. Don't know what's wrong with him. In any case, it blew. I didn't try it. No no no, I would never go near such an atrocity. But he got a glass of white wine as a chaser which was allegedly fab. I am coming here every other day for lunch, or dinner, forever more. And I essentially have, and without my own bottle of g-free soy sauce. On one of these subsequent visits, one of my friends stated while staring down one of her rolls before attempting to eat it: "I have a dainty little mouth, but I like to think that I can unhinge it like a cobra."
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Michelle C.

I think I've tried almost every sushi restaurant in the Boston and Greater Boston area Douzo is one of the better restaurants I've come across. Let me tell you why: 1. The fish is fresh. The tuna we had practically swam to our plate...you see what I'm getting at. 2. Sushi, in general is a pricey meal no matter where you go (unless you're getting them from fast food stands). Douzo's prices are slightly above average, but not crazy. 4. Menu has a great selection of hot and and cold appetizers and entrees, including makis. What I like is the makis have just the right amount of ingredients to make them interesting and flavorful. You're not going to find rolls stuffed with everything from the sushi bar, here's where my snobbery comes in. Some places stuff rolls with a bunch of random fish, sauces, and veggies. Looks great but really..when you eat you can't even tell if it's tuna, yellow tail...Nemo? 3. In addition to great sushi the dining room is modern and clean and has a fun atmosphere. Some good tips: - Get there early or late, otherwise plan to wait! - If they ask you to sit at high-top tables, first check out where because the first row of tables (next to the bar) is very uncomfortable to sit at for a full dinner. The table is too small and situated too close to the bar. We sat there out of hunger desperation and people waiting at the bar were practically having dinner with us. -Douzo also validates parking tickets for the garage in the building. It's only $9 on Saturday night and even less with a validation. In comparison to other restaurants around town, Douzo wins hands down over Haru. Fugakyu is just as good. Oishii Boston can't even be compared in the same category because it's so expensive, however their Chestnut Hill and Sudbury locations are good (the two latter locations are worth a trip for the food, not the ambiance). Of course there are more restaurants but I think these are the main ones in town.
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Sarah C.

I have a few rules for dining here: 1. Don't come if you/ bring people that want traditional Japanese sushi. Its very fusiony here. 2. If you want a chill time with gfs come here and chill at the bar/communal tables near the bar. This is fine. 3. If you come here on a date then ask for the corner booth. Why? Corner booths are more intimate and its easier to share food. 4. Stick to the fish since it's what the excel in and I'm not sure what kind of person goes to a sushi restaurant to order chicken...but there's one at every table.
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EricaLynn J.

This is my favorite Japanese cuisine in Boston. I never thought I'd ever order a "pizza roll" at a Japanese restaurant, but I did - and I'm so glad I did! Who knew that sushi with melted cheese would be a delicacy? Everything is prepared creatively and the fish is fresh and delicious. There's usually a bit of a wait, but it's completely worth it (and plus, you can just head over to the bar and have a drink while you wait).
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Frank S.

I decided to try Douzo since Basho did not fail me and afterall they are related. The environment is pretty much the same as Basho so you can read my review for Basho on that. The one thing I do have to say is that there were a lot more choices at Douzo than Basho and the service was great! I would definitely recommend the Phoenix Roll and the Spider Roll. Once again, I had the plum wine and it was delicious! The food: 4 stars The service: 4 stars The decor: 5 stars
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Tien L.

Way Overprice! I order a lunch special and it was a rip off. 3 pieces of sushi, small chicken katsu, and tiny side salad. Quality was average. Service was ok. Save your money and try another place.
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PJ S.

Good sushi. Nice, hip attitude and ambiance -- call it, 'friendly hip.' Convenient to the train (Orange line and Amtrak) as well as the (ugh!) malls. Give it a try. You'll be back.
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Jessica A.

I had an interesting time today with my first experience of Douzo. Showing up with two children is never a good sign from the restauranteur's point of view, not that I blame them. But they were very kind. My elder daughter is 12 and perfectly capable of using chopsticks. My younger one, at 9, doesn't quite have it. They dug around in the back room until they could find an odd plastic harness-type thing that acts as a "chopstick trainer". I wish *I*'d had one when I was first figuring them out. I asked to be seated at the sushi bar, as the restaurant was nearly empty, and they were happy to oblige, and my daughters enjoyed watching the process. I had no problem getting service whenever I needed it and the waitstaff made helpful suggestions on the combos. The prices were reasonable, as well. The only mistake I made was getting off at Copley instead of Back Bay.
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Luke A.

i like this place. I sat at the bar here and had some delicious sake (Hakushika Junmai Ginjyo and Kaori) to go with some good sushi. I also tried a lychee martini, which was so sweet and good (though there was no alcohol in there i swear!) the decor is still the same, hip, swanky, and trying hard to be cool to the area in which it is located, nearby Copley Square and nestled in the hotels of business types. Service was good and they left you alone which is nice, but never were out of sight if you needed something (but again, I was at the bar). Aside from that, the sushi is what I am here to talk about. I ordered the Uni, Unagi, and Sake nigiris and they were all delicious, especially the uni. It was firm, and there was a good amount of it, plus it tasted very fresh and not too briny or salty. The unagi was also quite excellent as well, with no eel skin for me to chew on ( i personally dislike eel skin in my sushi). The sake (salmon) was also quite good, but honestly if a place screws up salmon then there is something wrong here. As for rolls, I ordered the Boston Lobster, Caterpillar, and Spicy Salmon ones. I enjoyed them thoroughly, except the lobster roll. First off, the asparagus and lobster combo were just too chewy and a little tough, and when your chewing that with rice it makes it quite a battle to eat and enjoy. I sorta wished it was a little bit softer maybe? I wasn't impressed with the Boston Lobster here, but thats about the only negative thing. The spicy salmon and caterpillar were quite tasty, and were easy to eat and even easier to enjoy. 4 stars for it being a good sushi place, i'll def come back here again to try the other things that piqued my curiousity (Phoenix Roll, Red Spider Maki, and those Cherrystone shooters).
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Liz C.

I come here all the time because I work nearby, and the sushi is consistently very good, but the service is also consistently very slow. My favorite is their Tempura Undon Noodle lunch special - where you get a big bowl of noodles in soup with tempura shrimp and veggies. Very yummy and filling for under $10! But like I said... service is slow, so don't be in a rush if you're thinking of coming here. They do have a great to-go section, where you can grab sushi in pre-packaged boxes and be out the door in no time. But be prepared to spend a little more than most places for this.
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Saba N.

I don't have enough good things to say about douzo! I went here last night and honestly couldn't wait to review it. We got there pretty early on a Saturday but there was still a 35 minute wait (note - they do NOT take reservations for 2 ppl so keep that in mind bc it does get CROWDED!) but the bar area is nice so the wait wasn't bad at all. Fun (but $$) cocktails... I guess that's standard for the South End though. Plus, the hostess was super nice, so I have no bad things to say about my arrival. The atmosphere is by far my favorite part of the restaurant. It's very cool and modern - but still cozy at the same time. It didn't feel pretentious at all, which I love. The service was great too - our waitress was super prompt despite the business, and continually checked up on us throughout the meal. A+ The food selection is prefect, and I have no complaints about anything. The presentation is spot on - it fits in nicely with the modernity of the restaurant. I had the spicy scallop role and the snow mountain roll and suggest both. All in all great spot, definitely good for a date. My only complaint was that our table was far too close to another which made it a little hard to hear. Definitely coming back!
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nicholas s.

The love for this place is absolutely mind boggling. The fish is not particularly fresh, the food is not particularly well made, it is a completely generic and mediocre experience. I really think that people need to eat real quality sushi before being allowed to review these places. The general lack of knowledge, and sometimes common sense, results in some terribly inaccurate reviews. People, sushi isn't supposed to be big. Pointing out how nice and large the pieces are is beyond moronic. The fish should be incredibly fresh, the rice should have a nice hold and fall apart in your mouth. Fish should be cut no larger than four fingers put together and no thicker than two. After all, you are supposed to eat sushi in one bite. Again, the sushi is not of high quality. The rest of the food is worse, I still have nightmares over the"rib" appetizer. The decor, dear god... Every time I read that someone likes the decor I die a little inside. The place is trying to be trendy and stylish but It fails miserably. From the cheap and worn down chairs to the styrofoam ceilings, ugly carpeting, and bare walls, the place just screams cheapness, tackiness, and half-assidness. The food is bad, the decor is butt-ugly, and the service sucks. It is extremely overpriced. If you are looking for the type of experience that Duozo promises but fails to deliver at a similar price-range, I recommend going to Oishii boston instead.
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Steven W.

Third time here and the sushi never fails to disappoint. We always get the sushi/sashimi combo with a "side" order of another roll (for two people) and it fills us up adequately. Ambiance here is great and validated parking is right next door.
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Yelpie G.

Loved it. We ordered the Phoenix, California Roll and Tempura Avocado dishes and couldn't get enough. So....we got another Phoenix. The service I have to say was a tad slow. We got talking after ordering and discovered it had been about 20 minutes and still had no food or beverages. Our waitress was gracious and knowledgeable and came to our table twice to apologize for the slow service. I don't know what it was about but if they had been a bit quicker, Duozo would easily get 5 stars. I would go again.
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Sarah D.

Amazing! I came here for a date on a Friday night in the fall. We arrived around six thirty and had no trouble getting seated right away. My date had been there dozens of times and knew the menu inside and out, so I let him order everything. What we had: the Octopus Cevice, Hiyayako (Japanese tofu), and eggplant with miso for starters. They were all incredible, but I've been craving the octopus ever since I was there in November. We had a variety of rolls in addition, but I can't remember what they were. I enjoyed them all, but apparently none were memorable in comparison with the starters. Besides the food, Douzo stands out for its ambiance. The lighting is perfect- just dark enough to feel cozy, but light enough to still see the food. You're seated relatively close to other tables, but the music is loud enough that you don't feel like everyone can overhear your conversation. The music selection was great- it's mostly house music.
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Emily P.

Best sushi I've ever had in Boston. Service was okay - super great/nice waitress, just not the fastest service. Expensive, but I'll definitely go back!
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Ann P.

The setting is very open and cool and modern. The staff very efficient. We had a lunch today (Sunday) and were offered a lunch special menu which we appreciated. I ordered the special bento box and my teen had the sushi special with Gyoza steamed dumplings. She loved the dumplings. She liked her sushi. My box was very pretty and tasty BUT and here is the problem, the rice was hard. It was either old from last night or not made correctly. What a disappointment. It ruined my desire to enjoy the meal. Nuff said...
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Joanna L.

Douzo is a nice, clean, well-appointed restaurant in South End, with South End prices. Rolls here are all slightly overpriced - the sushi/maki is done well, and the menu offerings are both innovative and appealing - but many of the rolls don't actually bring out the flavor of what the menu advertises. Rolls that have crab have hardly any tastable amounts, and rolls with caviar have a measly dusting of eggs that go unnoticed among the rest of the roll. It's a nice place for a lunch, but it always feels to me like i'm paying a little more than what I got.
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H. G.

How the hell do you pronounce this?? Is it Doe-Zo? Due-Zo? Regardless, this is far and away my favorite sushi restaurant in the city, though admittedly I haven't been to O Ya. The ambiance is fantastic: high ceilings and an open floor plan. Reminds me of some sushi places in Manhattan. I actually tend to enjoy the bar area (big surprise) more than the rest of the place. I love the specialty rolls, including the crazy roll (shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo) and the summer roll (spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, tobiko), not the scorpion roll so much (shrimp, crabstick, avocado, cucumber). They also do brown rice with their sushi, which is healthier -- and tastier in my opinion. And make sure you try the lychee martini.
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Lauren G.

Nestled into Dartmouth Street, just a block from the train station, Duozo provides a sophisticated break from the bustle of Back Bay. Duozo is definitely one of--if not THE--highest quality sushi restaurants in Boston. They offer all of the classic rolls and sashimi dishes, but have several very tasty unique rolls - many are seasonal or rotational as well. For many of the sashimi dishes, you can select the 'grade' of fish - farm raised or fish caught; organic or not; and a sometimes even geographies - Pacific vs Atlantic, stream vs lake. Beyond sushi, the menu is extensive, and includes salads, soups, hot starters, steak, lobster, cooked fish, and duck. If you're an oyster fan, try the jalapeÃ±o shooter... a delicious treat!
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Brandon O.

Good sushi and yakitori. Holds its own against the best and isn't *too* expensive. Live uni - really fresh. must get if they have it. Boston Roll - Interesting. Probably the best roll we got. Yakitori - Great, you get choice of grilled (recommended) or fried. Miso Yaki - A bit on the sweet side but I love this dish so had to get it. Everything else was above average. This is the sister restaurant to Fugakyu which I highly recommend. The restaurant itself is kind of in an odd neighborhood though.
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Alan M.

Sat at the bar at 10:30 last night alone. The bar girl spent most of her time standing at the register texting friends on her blackberry and ignoring me. Even to the point of my having to shout above the noise to ask her to get me a drink ! Sushi was average - I left a couple of toro pieces that were tough. Unimpressed - sorry.
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Karlis B.

For the sake (or sake...eh??eh?!) of full disclosure, I am giving Duozo three stars because I think I made bad sushi choices. The appetizers were ridiculously tasty, but my rolls did not satisfy at all. We'll get to that. It was great finally getting the chance to try Duozo out. I walk by it quite often and can only give it a glance from the sidewalk before my wallet starts crying. Y'all know how it is... It's so much smaller than I thought it would be, but the decor is modern and bold but still feels cozy. As we ate dinner, we couldn't help but fist pump. Not because the food made us want to dance, but because the place was pumping electro/pop/dance music all night (La Roux, "Bulletproof" to give you an idea). This caught us off guard but got our bodies moving at the table as we gracefully held martini glasses. To start: - Rock shrimp: panko crusted (it wasn't tempura, so this a guess). I just love me some shrimp, so this was a given. - Tempura eggplant: perhaps the ONLY way I can enjoy eggplant. Very light and airy. The eggplant practically melted in my mouth. - Miso yaki: menu said it should be sea bass, but this night it was cod. Didn't matter. This fish was so well prepared, so tender, so damn good. The miso marinade was unique and grubalicious. If you can't decide what to start with, get this. Settled. Sushi: - Volcano roll: crab stick, tobiko, cucumber with spicy mayo. First thing I noticed was the roe just piled on top of the rolls. I can appreciate a few pops of a fish egg every now and again, but I can't take a mouthful of it. Also, way too much mayo on each roll and it was warm, so it just felt mushy. - Amaebi roll: mango, cucumber, shrimp and more mango. Honestly, all I could taste was mango. As a sushi roll, it just didn't work. Besides the shrimp and miso yaki, I can 100% recommend the cucumber martini. I would also 75% recommend the teriyaki. I know it's a sushi place, but another diner ordered the chicken teriyaki and I was immediately envious. Better luck next time for you and me!
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Fahad B.

A short review to save you time: The sushi and atmosphere are both great It gets pretty crowded Friendly Staff Great place for a date Done.
(4)
Angel C.

Mmm, sushi. I was a little disappointed that this place doesn't take reservations for groups smaller than 5. I went with a group of 4 on a Friday night (should've said we had 5 and then one bailed =P), and they told us the wait was about an hour. Ugh. We ended up sitting by the bar, and only waited 15-20 minutes, so that wasn't too bad. This place is very hip, and the food was really good. Their bar selection is good too. I shared a red spider roll (mmm, soft shell crab) and a crunchy roll. Both very good and very tasty. Just a little bit of sauce to not overpower the fish. And, come on, you can't go wrong with tobiko and salmon roe! They're so much fun to pop in your mouth. I also had their Douzo spare ribs, which were tender and juicy, and their house BBQ sauce was very good. It's no Oishii, so I'm only giving it 4 stars, but I definitely recommend it.
(4)
Chad B.

Hands down, best place for sushi in Boston. The quality and deiciousness of the sushi has always been top-notch. The scallop kiwi roll is one of my all-time favorites makis from any sushi place I've been to in North America. Also, the place has a nice, laid-back, semi-modern vibe.
(5)
Jamison U.

Wow, how is that for a starter? That was what I said when i bit into my 'Tempura Lobster Roll'. What a great start to a wonderful sushi night. Fatty tuna, Escolar ,Eel, Alaska Roll, Russian Roll each piece was excellent and prepared with precision and care. Tasty flavor combination in the rolls and fresh fish in the sushi. I was impressed, excellent place, nice environment, good service.
(4)
Dr R.

I'm in town on business, and everyone I asked included Douzo as a place to go. The ambiance was great. I decided on an early dinner because a number of reviews commented on having to wait, so I strolled in around 6:30pm. By 7:00 or so, almost every table was used and there was a wait list. As for the food...while it is not in the class of Nobu, Nasa, etc (admitted NYC bias), it was solid for under $100/pp. For NYC people, it was on par with Le Miu, a great place that used to be in the East Village. I was slightly concerned about the service based on some prior reviews, but I found the service to be very good. My waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and she wasn't afraid to recommend her favorite items. The miso soup was good, and it contained a nice mix of the typical stuff. I was tempted to get the edamame, but that would have been overkill with the rest of my order. I've found getting the chef's choice/pric fixe provides the best sampling of options, so I decided to get the Douzo Sushi/Sashimi. For $50 it was the perfect mix between variety and quality. The sashimi was excellent, big fat pieces of salmon, white fish, and a few other things. The sashimi was the highlight of the plate, as the quality of fish was top-notch. The sushi was a decent variety, though I didn't care much for the multiple forms of mayo and etc. that seemed to frequent their offerings; I guess I am more traditional about my sushi. The tuna tartar salad was good, but I wish it was spicy, that would have provided a nice contrast. I decided to try the banana tempura, which did not disappoint. I am picky about my desserts, but the tempura was still hot, the nuts fresh, and the ice cream well preserved wrapped in a leaf. All and all it was a solid meal. With 20% tip it was ~$90. I'd have no problem recommending Douzo to anyone, particularly if they are in Back Bay already.
(4)
stephanie c.

Can't believe I havent been here before in the two years of living here. Great ambiance. There's a wonderful bar and main dining area. It's classy and chill at the same time. Loved the interior decor. Great spot for date, girls night out, bar stop, or groups! Service was a little slow, but I was in a group of 8 so sometimes that can be expected. Our server was friendly throughout dinner so we were pleased. Sushi was delicious. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and flavorful. Not the absolute best sushi Ive ever had in the world-but pretty good to the point where I'd definitely come back. Loved the red spider roll. One of my favorites, absolutely delicious. Also tried the rainbow roll and snow roll. All were delicious. This place was a little on the pricier end of things. But it's a fancier sit-down restaurant with great cocktails, ambiance, and food. So it's to be expected. Def a great place-so I'll be back and you should check it out!!
(4)
April S.

Love you Douzo!! Great selection of sushi, sashimi and sake. All things delicious. I have never had a bad meal here. Service is great. Wish that they were a bit less expensive, but paying for quality is worth it. I wish I could eat here everyday!!! They have an area for take out with a few prepackaged options for lunch. They're not as good as eating in but a bit cheaper and convenient. Drink that I've tried weren't very good. Stick to sake and beer.
(4)
Summer X.

The food is always good, and I like the atmosphere there, very modern and fashion. For wine, highly recommend the cucumber flavor martini.
(5)
Rebecca R.

Maybe it was just because it was a Friday night, but the atmosphere in this place is unbearable. Or perhaps most people in Boston don't respect their sushi, and I'm unreasonable. Overcrowded tables, blaring trendy music, random service... It was also too loud and awful IOHO to wait at the bar to be seated, and the wait was quite long. This would be terrible in winter. But I forgive them because the makimono dinner was relatively cheap and delicious. I will definitely try take out from here, especially now that I am a little less enamored of Genki Ya.
(3)
Lindsay C.

I Heart Douzo! Been here several times, and none have been a bad experience. I love this place and recommend it to everyone. Superb sushi and goodtimes await everyone that enters. YUM!
(5)
N B.

Not bad, a bit over priced.
(3)
Juliana N.

AWESOME: -sushi. fresh. fresh. creative. fun. yummie. delicious!!! -ambiance = super modern and cute - DRINKS. sooo good. i recommend even coming here to just drink if you're not hungry. the drinks are soo good. YAY barternder!!! Not so awesome: -Best by T (Parking lot across the street if you choose to drive)
(5)
Kim C.

Like much of the Boston population that went to school in the area and stayed to start their careers, I had my fair share of sushi during that time, but hands down, Duozo is one of the best. I need not say much, since other reviewers have hit the nail on the head, but every time we're in the area, we make sure to pay homage to the best sushi around.
(5)
Chris M.

The place has a nice ambiance and is definitely somewhere to spend with friends or on a date. Dim lights, high ceilings and modern decor make this place a trendy hangout. Having said that, I feel that the only people who would rate this anything higher than two stars don't know Japanese food. Case in point: A co-worker wanted to go eat Chinese food one day and suggested we go to Douzo (that's Boston for ya!). The sushi is lackluster, the teriyaki chicken is overpriced and bland, and the several appetizers that I've had are also less than appetizing...ok I do like their gyoza. The only dish I can take from this place is Black Miso Cod (which because of the fish itself and the miso is difficult to get wrong). Several people in my office LOVE Douzo. They also mistake Japanese and Chinese food as mentioned above. Go to Douzo for the ambiance, but not the food (you certainly paying a high price for something here and it can't be for the food). Just how overpriced is this joint? Ton Katsu is $20. Before coming to Boston, I N E V E R paid more than $7-$8 for ton katsu. Chicken Terriyaki if i remember correctly was also similarly priced.
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Tina D.

I love the food here and have been here many times, but sub par service made me knock down my review to 3 stars. I was with a group of 3 people and since that is not 5 people, we were unable to call ahead for a reservation. We showed up on a Tuesday night at 8 PM and had to wait for 1.5 hours to get seated. I am really upset about this because my bill was over $100 and I did not even get an "I'm sorry" from the hostess. I am considering not coming back... I am usually not that extreme, but I might be scarred. We'll see.
(3)
l m.

Dressy atmosphere. Very tired sushi offerings. (small pieces, no so fresh) 19 of the 20 or so specialty maki rolls made with mayonnaise. During prime dinner time on Saturday, a man who looked and acted like the owner (walking around, schmoozing customers) was wearing a tee short, old jeans and was carrying a big gulp Dunkin Donuts drink. There were a few parties of Japanese people dining around us and I noticed that none were getting sushi, just fried and steamed items. Nice place to sit and eat. Friendly staff. Rock music volume is turned up. The bar for what's considered good sushi in Boston has gotten pretty low.
(2)
A Y.

So a few months back, I took my friend out for his belated birthday dinner. We decided to go to Douzo, as I was lured in by its snazzy website and close proximity to my apartment. As I entered the restaurant on Saturday night, I immediately realized I should of made reservations - the place was more packed than the opening day of the Barney's Warehouse Sale! And it was only 7:30! Starters Pork Gyoza - No bad but pretty standard; tasted and looked like the frozen Wei-Chun dumplings my mom buys at the Chinese supermarket (folds were too even to have been homemade) Seafood Kaiyaki - this was a medley of mixed seafood (scallop, clam, shrimp) baked in a clam shell and topped with cheese and some unidentifiable spicy (creole?) seasoning. At least it was interesting. Sushi Rainbow Roll and Spider Roll- Not too difficult to mess up these very standard rolls; best items of the night Amaebi Mango Roll - mango and cucumber wrapped with sweet shrimp and sliced mango: good on paper but not good in life - the overbearing bitterness of the mango made the entire roll unpleasant to eat Fluke - seasoned with ume plum paste and shiso leaf; once again, the odd flavor combination didn't really work: sushi had an almost herbal aftertaste Torch Roll - avocado and cucumber wrapped with seared yellowtail, with black tobiko and yuzu sauce - plus points for creativity, minus points for being not tasty Dessert Skipped - had dessert at the party we attend afterwards So in summary, my taste buds (like Mr. Toad) went on a wild, fairly pricey (rolls averaged $13-$15) and somewhat unpleasant ride that night. My advice, stick with the basics at Douzo and save the theatrics for the theater.
(2)
Alyne W.

We ordered To-Go and it was EXCELLENT! We had Albacore and Yellowtail sushi, rock shrimp, eel avocado special sushi, seaweed salad and a shrimp tempura roll. I love shrimp tempura rolls and this was the BEST I had ever had. Call ahead because its take a long time to get your to-go order but well worth the wait for us.
(5)
Nadiva N.

Douzo is merely mediocre. Nothing more. The decor attempts to be cool and contemporary yet fails miserably and is in need of a revamp. My last meal here was atrocious. The soft shell crab in my sushi was not fresh and left a horrid taste in my mouth for the rest of the day. I do not expect an establishment with such high price points to deliver sub-par quality sushi. Very disappointed - it literally left a bad taste in my mouth!
(1)
Leon C.

Thinking about this place is making me crave their food, even if it's just a grain of rice. Their decor is amazing, posh, clean, modern. The staff is friendly and attentive. Their food is amazing, a little overpriced - at least their fish is fresh! I've eaten here a couple times. Eating at the sushi bar was great, we got a couple sushi a la cart and had the Sake Cosmo. That's one way to get drunk fast. The second time I went we sat at a table, which was equally fabulous. Pricey but good food, friendly and attentive staff, great atmosphere.
(5)
Kitty C.

I just want to reiterate that I am a fan, and I get take out here on the regular. I don't ever do the uncooked stuff, but what I do order, I always love. The zucchini tempura is my new obsession, but the sweet potato tempura rolls still have my heart
(4)
Jaime M.

Douzo is my sushi pick for Boston, I've eaten here many many times... but I don't think it's really anything all that special (I guess that doesn't say much about the quality of sushi in Bos)... On one particular occasion I had pre-booked my birthday dinner for 9 people for 9:30 pm. I waited an HOUR and didn't get to eat until 10:30 pm. This does not make for a fun bday dinner ! Ambiance is cool, service is ok, sushi is pretty good, but again nothing special.
(3)
Mike D.

This is a tough review to write... so in 2009 this is the second best place for sushi. If you are not a sushi snob and you dont know much about it this is a great place to start. the fish is very fresh the service is great and the location and parking are great. However i feel that Dozo is lacking in creativity. The maki rolls where not as explosive as i was hoping. the sashmi was very fresh but again no creative sauces very traditional style. So the easiest way to put it. Great sushi at the number 2 place in boston!
(3)
Doug P.

To date- this is the best sushi I have had. They are all well prepared, the sushi with sweet potato is great by the way, and enjoyable to the last bite. The restaruant has a beatiful modern interior as well which adds to the dining experience. It can get very busy though which has caused the service to slow and daily the meals on occasion. Would that make me hesitate about coming back? No way- the food is too good
(5)
A R.

So I FINALLY got to try Douzo. I went with a friend for a lunch a couple days ago and well, I wasn't that impressed. The decor was contemporary. I like how they used spots of lights along the walls - pretty nice touch. The style of the tables and seats -- ehh, not so special. But I do think the tables are wayyy too close to each other. I sat less than a foot away from another diner at a different table. The next thing I'm going to point out is really insignificant but I'm going to say it anyway -- what's up with their menu? It's too big for one thing and hard to navigate. It doesn't help that the small, inner fold of the menu I had was falling apart. I just expected better for a restaurant in the Back Bay. But on to more important things - the food. Douzo has some really creative rolls - points for having that. I got a lunch special with salmon and a spicy tuna roll and my friend got a couple of their special rolls. When our food arrived, I was a little disappointed to how the maki rolls looked - they were small and weren't holding well together. Every piece of maki that my friend and I had fell apart as we dipped it in soy sauce. Thankfully, they at least tasted good. My salmon on the other hand was on the bland side. Our waitress was very nice and courteous...though I did witness her bump into a chair and drop a glass of ice water (see, the tables/chairs are too close to each other). However, she checked on us twice and made sure our glasses were always filled. Very nice.
(3)
Nisrine E.

Best tasting sushi in town. I love their Special Rolls. It can get quite busy and crowded. The hostesses can be snotty 16 year old girls but the wait staff has always been friendly and professional. The music and atmosphere are great too. Highly recommend it for sushi that will change your world! :))
(5)
Gwen H.

After reading all the positive reviews of Douzu, I was really disappointed. First off, our service was terrible. Our waitress brought out everyone's meals except one of my girlfriends. Her meal didn't come until about 20 minutes later- after we had just split all of our meals with her. The reason? Takes time to make. She got an avocado roll! We had to wait around forever for everything. We ordered a second round of cocktails before our food came, and didn't get them until we were already finished with our meal. Being a server myself, I tried to cut her a little bit of slack because it was a busy night, but she was just awful. For the price, the portions are extremely small, but tasty. Order the hot scallop app, it was great! You can get the same quality sushi for a lot less (and better service) at Ginza.
(2)
Eric F.

Went here with a friend several months back for dinner and had a great dinner. I loved the ambiance - modern, dimly lit, but not overdone or pretentious. I had the Douzo Sushi Tasting and was very impressed with the freshness and quality of the raw fish as well as the presentation. Service was solid though not exceptional as the waitress did lag on water/tea refills, etc. My only gripe was the price - the sushi is great, but you do pay for it. Obviously, good sushi doesn't come cheap, but I just can't get myself to give Douzo the full five stars when I've had comparable Japanese food back in California for considerably less. Even so, this place is great and a must try!
(3)
A C.

Katsu Currry Chicken is probably the BEST THING I'VE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE!
(5)
Jeff M.

Douzo has taken a radical turn since the summer. The past three or four times I've been here I've not enjoyed my food. Its off my list. I can't recommend Douzo anymore because I won't go back myself. What happened?
(3)
Andy H.

Boston Roll was worth the wait....which was a long one. Almost 2 hours we were told, but ended up slipping in after an hour or so. Service was less than impressive for a busy Friday night, but the atmosphere was fine, nice loud techno music. Reasonably priced for good special rolls.
(3)
C D.

amazing sushi at pretty decent prices, a little on the higher end. The tuna tartare is a MUST,best Ive ever had!!
(4)
Mitch U.

The cost of this restaurant is above normal but the food is typically of high quality. Unfortunately, during my last visit I found a massive piece of tuna skin and fat in my tuna salad. When I alerted the waiter to this he said that it was normal and refused to replace the dish. If I am paying 14 dollars for a tuna salad I would expect the fish to be of high quality. At most restaurants of this quality I would expect the waiter to replace the dish not defend it. I eat sushi quite regularly and have never seen something like this in such a dish. I was extremely disappointed with this quality and the lack of responsibility taken on behalf the waiter. While I have been impressed with the food in the past, this experience enumerates the inconstancy of the restaurants service and quality.
(2)
Devin C.

Ok. That's it. Rolls were not wrapped tightly an more importantly the seaweed was chewy around all of the rolls. I don't think I'll be coming here again. Haru is better and I think the atmosphere is better as well.
(2)
Lindsay D.

For some reason I always wind up at Douzo... Maybe it's because I work around the corner or because the sushi is pretty delicious? Hmm... Anyway- I think the bar area is super nice. It looks small but somehow I always manage to get a seat or table when I go. The drinks are so delicious. Definitely get a martini. Douzo makes great Asian-inspired cocktails like Saketinis, my favorite. The sushi is very, very good. A friend and I got the chef's omakase a few weeks ago and it was incredible! Basically the sushi chef arranges a large sampling platter of his specialties. If you have the budget, go for it. You will not be disappointed. I knocked a star off the review because I think some of Douzo's menu items are overpriced. The spicy seafood rolls, etc are pretty standard fare but they charge you way more than most places would for the same quality dish. The restaurant's more complicated rolls and sashimi selections are worth the price, however.
(4)
Thomas A.

Been too long since I'd had sushi. While far from a small room and even though busy, the atmosphere at Douzo is quiet and relaxing. You can actually have a conversation. Table service was excellent. Never felt pushed or hurried. The food was excellent! The Dragon Roll accompanied by beautifully prepared, delicious sushi. I particularly loved the eel, the smoked salmon and the crunchy roll. A most enjoyable experience.
(4)
Keith O.

My brother is going to hate me - but I am not a fan of Douzo sushi. They try too hard to create new "funky" rolls. Sometimes you have to just stick to the basics and prove to me that you can make a really good piece of fish. The price is about normal for sushi which means expensive and the bar area is so tiny that unless you get there before 5:00 you are either standing or waiting for a table. Also, there are too many cooked "sushi" items on the menu. I can accept the eel and such but when you are "firing" nearly every roll the taste is gone except for the sauce. That does not make good sushi in my book.
(2)
Lisa L.

Great sushi, nice atmosphere, CRAPPY service. Have been here with friends for lunch a couple of times. The hostesses are snarky and the other staff act like you are an annoying house guest. But the sushi is pretty darned good. The brown rice today was dry and the cucumbers "pokey" in my mouth (maybe because they had their skins on?) but the tuna was like butter, the avocado was super fresh, and on other visits all of the sushi has been fantastic. My friends and I decided that we'll go here despite the crappy service because the sushi is that good, but we'll give the staff dirty looks and complain after we leave. Works for us!
(3)
Linda T.

Can't go wrong if you get the Russian Roll. Came here one night with my friend Joe who is a total Sushi fanatic. Lets just say he approves. The decor was fun and modern, the food was amazing. The prices were kind of high but I think well worth it. Great place for a date or just if you want a martini. :-)
(4)
Aditi R.

In all honesty, this might not be the fairest of reviews. I am simply reviewing their lunch specials and their exceptional staff. I'd have to go there again and order from their dinner menu to really gain an understanding of how their sushi really is. But here goes - we walked in here a little past lunch time and the place was fairly empty. I live so close to this place yet I'd never eaten here. I think it's this syndrome I have with not going to places I live close to - I feel like theyre here so I can go to them anytime...nu uh. So anyway, it took a friend in town who loves sushi to go here. We ordered lunch specials which are well priced for a pricey restaurant like Douzo. I ordered the Okaminese Special (I think I might have butchered the spelling of that one...) and my friend ordered the Salmon Teriyaki with the works. I haven't ever really had the nigiri so I had to ask the waiter - who turned out to be SO VERY NICE!! It was such a pleasure talking to him and he was in no hurry and listened to us carefully. I have shrimp allergies and I made that clear to him and he asked the chefs to substitute any shell-fish with something else. We asked for escolar - and he gladly did it as well. Basically I'm giving this place this good of a review because of the service. The food was good - but it really wasn't exceptional. My spicy tuna roll was good and so were some pieces of my nigiri. I tried some of my friend's salmon teriyaki and found it somewhat bland. However everything else (the salad and roll) were good and they give you a big portion of food. Lastly, the place is beautiful. The ambience, the decor, is incredible and I can definitely see myself coming here for a nice night out starting my night here with some friends. I'll definitely find myself back here, during dinner time and trying their douzo specials and really making a judgement on their rolls. Until then - great job on service and good deals on lunch meals. Try it.
(4)
Laura G.

I have been complaining about the lack of decent sushi in Boston since I've lived here and finally I come across Douzo. My guest and I just happened upon it as we were strolling in Back Bay and decided to take a look at the menu. Just a side note: I hopped up on the concrete slab next to the menu so I could see over my 6'3" friend. A guy walked past us to go inside Douzo and looked at me with amazement, "I just thought you were wicked tall!". We found this hilarious. Enough of my ADD... Anyways, so we went on a Sunday, they don't take reservations for parties under 5. We were seated right away and ordered 22 oz Sapporos and edamame. The edamame was really tasty, especially with the beer. It had just enough salt and little bit of lime. We also order 2 rolls each and 3 pieces of sashimi. Boston Roll- The pieces of lobster were really substantial, which I appreciated. The rolls were a little bigger than I prefer but I really liked it anyways. I of course had no shame and stuffed the whole thing in my mouth. Alligator Roll - Eel, crab and shrimp happen to be a few of my favorite things so I was in seventh heaven. For a sushi purist this probably wouldn't fly, but for someone who really likes shrimp tempura and eel this is awesome. Red Spider Roll- The tuna this was wrapped in tasted really fresh, the sauce was a little different than the eel sauce I'm used to on most of sushi at home but it was still very good. Snow Mountain Roll - I think this is the one we both went pretty crazy for. The snow crab on top was just delicious. Yellowtail - I'm not a huge fan of raw fish but this literally melted in my mouth, granted I drowned it in soy sauce. Salmon - Same affect. Extremely fresh. Crab stick - I love crab so I always have to get this. Theirs was fresh but nothing out of the ordinary. As for the restaurant itself I like the interior, very sleek but comfortable. Most everyone was pretty dressed up but being from the Midwest most people who go out to eat on Sundays just wear jeans and sweatshirts so I probably looked like I should have been dining at Burger King but I didn't feel uncomfortable. So yeah, this was pretty much the most amazing meal I've had in Boston. and now I'm hungry again!
(5)
Valerie K.

Douzo is a great neighborhood restaurant, but nothing you won't find somewhere else in Boston. Food was fabulous, service was sloooooww. I got the Bento box for lunch and it was a pretty good deal for how much food you get. Everyone is very polite and the atmosphere is nice and modern, but again, the service was awfully slow. Especially for lunch on a weekday! So maybe take-out is your best option?
(3)
Mike S.

The location is great for me, which is probably why I keep on going back and subjecting myself to bad service. If I were to rate the service it would get anywhere form one to two stars. The fish, however, is top notch. The sashimi deluxe dinner has the basics covered but the fish is very good. I would give the food five stars. Ambiance is very nice and would give five stars. Host/hostess I would give three to four stars. Always brisk and you almost get the feeling they don't have time for you because they are so packed. If service would match the quality of the fish, this place would be a knock out. I'm giving four stars when I secretly want to give three because the service has consistently been a mess.
(4)
Steve H.

Red spider roll is my favorite bite of sushi ever. I order it every time and I'm never disappointed. On the expensive side but not unreasonable and you get what you pay for.
(4)
Nikki I.

Douzo is great. I pick up take out for lunch, which is normally ready right when they say on the phone. No waiting necessary. On the other hand for a table, you have to be dedicated and willing to wait a decent amount of time during the evening hours. Sometimes there is a wait during lunch but not too too bad. I wish the bar area wasn't so crowded with tables, but I guess its a double edged sword because if it weren't you would have to wait longer. I love that you can just grab one of the bar tables rather than waiting for the buzzer to go off. The lack of space at the bar is most unfortunate when you are happy to get a drink at the bar while waiting to be seated, but are constantly worried about spilling because you need to manuever around all of the other waiting for a table or moving to and from the hostess table. Sitting at their sushi bar is a good time. It is a nice way to mix things up. The miso soup is great, love the little mushrooms. The edamame is a treat (better when eating there rather than takeout) with the perfect balance of salt and the option of fresh squeezed lime. I had never had lime on my edamame before, it was a wonderful compliment to the flavor of the beans. They are very flexible if you want to add or remove certain elements from a roll. If you opt for a roll with brown rice, be aware that they will charge you extra. Our waiter made it seem as though it was a free option. Favorite rolls: Dragon Roll, Scorpion Roll, Alligator Roll, Alaskan Roll The Douzo sushi tasting is a letdown. $18 for 6 pieces of sushi! At $3 a piece you would expect heaven in your mouth, but it was very similar to many of the other types of sushi I've had before. Nothing special. The lunch rice dishes are filling and taste great. I'm a fan of the Unaji and the Guydon. The martinis are pretty good. The fruity ones were better than the dirty martini. The sake was a fun experience. The cold sake that was melon flavored was surprisingly great, especially with the cucumber garnish. Overall a great experience and friendly waiters. Probably my favorite sushi place to go to in the city.
(4)
Christie L.

Hands down, the best sushi I've ever eaten. In fact, Douzo is the place that really got me hooked on sushi in general. We've searched far and wide and out of all the places we've tried (not just in Boston!), this one tops the list. There's almost always a wait here, but we seem to grab a seat at the bar fairly quickly. I have to say, it's worth the wait! The atmosphere is great, the service has always been good for us, the martini's are stronggg (about $10 each), and the fish is unbelievably fresh. Best sushi rice I've ever eaten, melt in your mouth sushi, hot wasabi, great ginger, awesome presentation...If I had to recommend anything it'd have to be the chef's creation 'omakase' for $70. It's never let us down and feeds two. Sure as our sushi addiction grows, we sometimes have to order another roll or so after we finish the platter, but it's always well worth the money. Haven't strayed far from the sushi, sashimi, and special creation rolls, but from what I've seen they do everything well here. They also have cheap lunch specials and do to go orders! If you haven't tried it yet, it's a must!
(5)
Kristen S.

So Douzo is on the pretentious side of the sushi scale. The sushi rolls are of the type that have 20 ingredients so that your taste buds are all over the place. As shallow as it sounds, I love that part of the appeal of sushi is presentation and Douzo just takes that to a slightly higher level. The sushi was good, but honestly their specialty rolls were not as tasty as my good ol' standby, Fugakyu. Douzo has a better atmosphere though...all sleek and sexy like. It also had good drink offerings and great service. It's the kind of restaurant I'd bring out of town guests to, but not to serve as my regular Friday night fix.
(4)
Matt Jared P.

hands down my favorite sushi spot ever since I moved to boston.
(5)
Ann C.

decor- YES! sushi- YES!! i found the sushi here to be very buttery and rich. buttery sushi= VERY EFFING GOOD!!! fresh wasabi- YES! but extra $$. to be seen- YES! the place and the majority of people in there scream "look at me, i want to be seen, i'm so posh or i try to be posh." but good fish.
(4)
David R.

(Well technically Douzo is located in the South End). I had to have my first review be of Douzo. Absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant. I used to go once a week but now I'm down to once a month or so. They've updated their menu, they still serve the Gingertini even though it's not on the menu, and the staff is great - very polite, very helpful. Anyone looking for some sushi should try them all, then come here. You'll keep coming back.
(5)
Yellow O.

heard so much about this place. came in on a monday night. packed. the sushi- trying to be creative. ok. pricey. wasn't loving. for what we paid, we've had better. I think it's just a hot spot of the moment, but if I were really craving great sushi, this would not be my first choice. if I were just hangin out with friends for drinks, apps, and convos, I might come here
(2)
Amanda D.

Went there for lunch and it was moderately busy. Took about 25-30 minutes to get our meals, but it was worth the wait as it was AMAZING!
(4)
Deja R.

This Place is Great!!! The Food is AMAZING. The decor, could be better, but the food is so wonderful, I don't mind. I will pay Douzo a visit everytime I'm in Boston-
(5)
Allison M.

There is nowhere in the city or greater Boston that I would rather go for sushi that Douzo. The fish is always very flavorful and fresh and the service is usually good. The specials are always creative and tasty. We tried the sweet potato gnocchi appetizer, it was delish. The snow mountain roll, the summer roll, the rainbow roll are all mouth-watering good! Sometimes I find the restaurant to be annoyingly LOUD but it's worth it. I try to sit at the bar when possible, quieter. Great wine too.
(4)
Chris B.

Coming from L.A., I felt it was overpriced for average sushi
(3)
Stephen K.

Great decor, attentive staff and good management, nice location. But... better sushi can be found elsewhere, and at better prices, and that's kind generally what it comes down to. Not a bad place to go out to though. Edamame were perfect though. So it almost gets another star for the soybeans.
(3)
Jim K.

Good sushi near my work makes it a nice lunch treat every once in a while. Very cool decor and the lunch special rolls, a bowl of miso, and a drink will run less than $20. Sushi quality is very good and it's a nice change of pace from your usual turkey sandwich and a banana.
(4)
Rachel T.

One of my fave-o lunchtime Sushi places in the Back Bay. Great menu/selection, great atmosphere, quick service if you've only got an hour to spare, and the price is right.
(5)
TJ M.

Arguably the best sushi in town. As an added benefit, Douzo is Paul Pierce's resturant of choice. Pierce has been spotted several times. Last night he was sitting right behind me all night. I would have preferred Kevin Garrnett, but it was still a nice star spotting.
(5)
Stephanie J.

Came here on a Sunday night around 9, and was pretty satisfied with this place. Sure, the atmosphere is more 'club' than 'sushi bar', and the music they're playing is pretty confusing, but I had some pretty solid, if spicy sushi. I had been on a straight up sushi track for a while, so I wanted to break out of that and get some inventive, stuffed to the gills with crazy, rolls. I ordered the phoenix roll, and the caterpillar roll, and shared a salmon box roll. Starting with the miso soup, which was good, but nothing special, and the duck gyoza - really tasty, even if i got a little sense that I was eating a Duck McNugget (something about the smell). My rolls were good - the fish was pretty fresh, and I really enjoyed the caterpillar roll, the avocado was perfect. The phoenix roll was really tasty, if overwhelming with the spicy mayo - I didn't mind too much toward the end, but it hit me like a bag of bricks at the start of the meal. I think the prices are too much for what you get, but for a night out when you want to get some crazy rolls and have a nice dining experience, this place isn't bad.
(4)
Pete P.

while i only ate here once it is my fav place for sushi in the "back bay". the only place i want to eat raw fish other than this is the sushi bar at clio. there is simply nothing that can touch it in this part of town. the food is better than fugakyu and the atmosphere is much better. that place needs an update now that i think of it. its like going into a friends apartment and seeing shag rug from the 70s... anyway... this place is good and pricey. save it for special occasions.
(5)
Liza H.

Fresh, tasty sushi in a slinky setting. Annoying service, the bus-person removed our plates while we were still eating. I felt the urge to poke her with my chopstick, but a fork is a better tool for the task.
(3)
Frank S.

Our party of three was seated promptly at 6:30 on a Thursday night, and our service and food was terrific. They have a varied selection of maki rolls and the sushi was great. The only negative was this drumbeat of background music that was very irritating. All in all a good meal and I would go back if I were choosing a sushi restaurant in the city.
(4)
Anthony P.

Great Sushi, always fresh and tasty. Drinks are always nice and tasty & they are not afraid to put some Liquor in them. I especially like the Pear Martini & their version of the Hanger 1 Mandarin/Cosmo. Service is always Top Rate. Pricing is fair. Boston Roll, & Volcano Roll are awesome. Much better than the Harru, and the crowds prove it.
(4)
R A.

The sushi was some of the freshest and most flavorful I've has in Boston, far better than Fugakyu IMHO. It's on the pricier side, but a good value considering the portions and quality of the food. The wait turned out to be almost an hour and a half because we went during their peak hours and they don't take reservations, so make sure and get there early. My only complaint was that they really pack people in there, our table was just inches away from the next and we could overhear all of each others conversations.
(4)
Paul B.

Very impressive. Not only great, fresh sushi w/ good ambience but the sushi is more than your standard yellowtail/salmon selections: some pretty tasty and eccentric options.
(5)
Nick L.

I think i like Douzo better than Osushi accross the way, but mainly just cause the room is cooler. Like eveyone else has said, great fresh sushi, excellent presentation. I wish they kept the place open late for some sake bombs. But that wouldn't really be in the style of the place.
(5)
N A.

I've been here twice and each time the food has been exceptional as has the service. Very trendy and comfortable atmosphere and a great place to go afterwork. I could eat here everyweek but it is a touch on the pricey side compared to some of it's slightly inferior competitors. Still very worth it. Only thing I would change is the poor choice of obscure R&B/club music they play, it's just distracting.
(5)
Ryan K.

Douzo's owner Jack is a kind but busy gentleman. Douzo is run like clockwork. Our service was above par but the food was just alright. The special rolls are good but the entree selection makes me a bit weary. We had the Sukiyaki which was good if only because it wasn't too sweet. Sleek and fine restaurant but not the best ever.
(4)
Brian B.

Douzo is consistently one of my favorite places to take friends for sushi in Boston. The only better place for sushi in Boston is Fugakuyu out in Brookline. Try the Dragon Roll.
(4)
Lynette M.

Own by Chinese, but more authentic than most places in town.
(3)
Brandon L.

Best green tea I ever had. The service was not that great. They were busy and were not very attendant. The menu has great variety and not a typical sushi bar. The food quality was good. Overall, one of the best sushi restaurants in Boston.
(4)
Katia M.

I've only ever ordered take out from Douzo, but while the sushi is good, yeah, it's a little pricey. But for a quick sushi pick-me-up in my neighborhood when I don't feel like going out to eat, it's not really all that bad. As long as I just get a salmon maki and cucumber maki, that is. But hey, it works.
(4)
Adrienne B.

I've been wanting to try Douzo for a while as I've heard good things. A friend took me there for my birthday and I was very pleased. The spicy tuna was delicious, the salmon sushi light and yummy and the waitress attentive, but not annoying. Although its a little out of my way to get to, and a little on the pricey side- if the opportunity arises I will definitely come back!
(5)
Aniya Z.

A nice upscale place. My mom loved their sushi even more than Fugakio (which is saying a lot). My favorite is the Russian roll and Dragon Maki, always made super fresh and with top notch presentation. Also I love their miso soup :) The decor is really nice as well. However, the place is def. not cheap (I'd say not even reasonable); O Sushi, which is close by offers pretty much the same deal in terms of quality with a slightly lower price tag. So it's a good place overall, but not better than other upscale Japanese places in the area
(4)
Maurice J.

I have been frequenting DOUZO once or twice a week for almost 5 years....it adds up quite considerably....overall a good waitstaff, some of whom I have gotten to know very well. Yet, the hostesses are usually different at almost every visit, not trained, at times rude and incompetent. This past week I was told I could not sit at my usual seat ( if available ) at the sushi bar because my party was not complete ( was waiting for a friend to join me at 1pm ).....apparently new policy. The restaurant was 1/2 full....I would never sit anywhere if there was a line or the place was packed unless we were all ready to be seated......the blonde hostess succumbed and mentioned she could seat me if I was ready to order....DUMB !!! I expressed my annoyance to the new manager and asked for Jack, the owner to call me......Still waiting.4 days later....I know him well. It is all lip service.....time for a new lunch spot where clients are appreciated and not taken for granted. The food is consistently good, but a little training and basic psychology would go a long way....without loyal clients, things eventually fall apart......this is a perfect example of complacency leading to mediocrity.
(2)
Alyssa H.

I have to say I was pretty dissappointed. After all the amazing reviews and the compliments on the space I found it to be pretty average. The sushi is expensive and pretty good, but I've had better in Boston (hello Oishii!). The space seems sort of cold to me - I just don't get it...
(3)
Peanuts The Guinea Pig B.

I order from here probably twice a week. Always take out. Slightly sticky rice and skinny rolls, but still delicious nonetheless. Don't use soy sauce, order their ponzu sauce and dip the sushi in that. I also get entertainment out of the hostess dude's hair cut. It's like he is the permanent head model for Blaine's hair school.
(4)
Eli G.

My best friend took me here for my bday and I have to say I would have given Douzo 5 stars for the decor and food, had our waitress not been the MOST OBNOXIOUS EVER! She would not stop checking on us and trying to make small talk. I don't know what was wrong with her, but she really took AT LEAST 2 stars away from the meal. It's really too bad because the interior is beautiful and the sushi was top notch.
(3)
Raven J.

Expensive, but such is good sushi. Sushi combos were delicious and the drinks were too! I love this place. Best sushi in the area to date
(5)
Michael M.

Absolutely the best food, decor, & staff! I'm there at least twice a week! i"m glad there in my neighborhood! The price is a bit higher than others, but you get what you pay for right?
(5)
Sam S.

A+ for decor and A++ for the Saki menu! The presentation of the Sushi was excellent...and the thinly sliced himachi with jalapenos was to die for..unfortunately I can't say the same for the maki roles. I like creative maki roles that surprise me with flavor. Here they were the same old spider, caterpillar, etc. The chutoro wasn't something i would order again, or the sea urchin...both fish i love but must be EXTREMELY fresh to please my picky pallet!
(3)
Joelle R.

This is a new sushi place from one of the past owners of Fugakyu. The atmosphere was very chic and modern and the food and drinks were fantastic. The bar scene looked crowded and fun. I would DEFINITELY recommend this place!
(5)
Presha C.

I am in LOVE with this place. They have among the best sushi I have ever tasted! Definitely try the Volcano Roll and the Snow Crab Mountain (something like that) Roll..they are incredible! The atmosphere is great...a little dark so good mood lighting. It's a bit small, so you will probably have to wait for a few unless you eat at the bar (they only take reservations for 6 or more). This is definitely a must try spot!!
(5)
Heather L.

I went to Douzo recently. I hadn't been since it first opened and I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is great, the wait staff are attentive, the clientele attractive, and the food is excellent. They offer a great variety from your typical spicy tuna roll at the typical $6.50ish price to more elaborate sushi creations that cost a little more. Also, they validate for the lot next door - 3 hrs for $5. I'll definately be back again soon!
(5)
Georgie B.

yum a little too low light/black attire/moody opium den-ish for my tastes, but the food is just terrific. go for the sushi if you're young and thin and hip see and be seen. if you're chubby and middle-aged just enjoy looking at the pretty boys and girls, and eat really good, well prepared sushi. went last night. need to go back soon......is tonight too soon?
(4)
Daniel R.

I have been here a couple of times and have had sushi all around Boston. I knew before I went here that Douzo had a great reputation, but it looks a little underwhelming from the outside. I think this has to do with its location next to the Station. Nonetheless, this is by far the best sushi I have had in town. Everything is fresh and inventive. You will want to try everything, which makes its picee a little unfortunate, though well worth it. The decor and atmosphere inside are great too. I went here on a couple of first dates and the food was definitely the most memorable experience.
(5)
Melanie K.

Douzo was great. I had been meaning to go for a while a recently went there for dinner with a friend who lives in the area. When you first walk in, everything is nice and furniture is modern so you think you're not going to get anything authentic. I was proven wrong. The food amazing. The sushi dinner was enough to feed to. The vegetable tempura was crispy and satisfying, but yet still light. Our waitress was also very nice and helpful. I can't wait to go back again.
(4)
David X.

In terms of price, on the upper end. In terms of quality, on the lower. There are just much better options for sushi - oga, oishii, genki-ya...
(2)
Oli M.

I came here on a whim at about 6pm on Vday to get takeout sushi, and despite how busy they were with customers who thought ahead and pre-ordered hours in advance, the staff handled my requests courteously and diligently. For the occasion, they even had little gift bags of chocolate prepared for takeout orders; it was cute. I think Douzo is pretty good - their prices are the most I'm willing to pay for sushi on a regular basis (in my experience, about $40-$60 for a couple's worth of sushi and seaweed salad) and their service is usually impeccable. For $40-$60, Douzo does offer some very good cuts of fish, if you're willing to take the time to order your sushi piece by piece. The pre-made items in the case are very good as well, and only very slightly less fresh than having the sushi chef prepare something on order. And, $40-$60 isn't too bad for an entire dinner of sushi, but I can see how eating in could easily grow very expensive.
(4)
Kristin L.

Husband and I met a friend here for lunch today and I was very pleased! She goes at least twice a week and I was afraid that my expectations would not be met, but I'm eager to go back now and kick it up a notch for dinner. The space is super modern and at a quick glance their martini/cocktail list looked good...why can't happy hour start at noon on some days??? The service wasn't super fast, but we didn't note that we were in a rush either. (and we definitely weren't dressed like the 20 other 'suits' that rolled in at the same time) I definitely have to say that our cushioned booth had more cushion than I expected based on the decor. Food - we got the edamame to start and I'm now going to squeeze fresh lime on my little soy friends from now on. Nice touch for the summer and just in general. Husband got the Sashimi Lunch and for about $10, it came with big, thick and luscious looking slices of salmon, tuna and octopus (not so luscious looking, but got the thumbs up). Rice on the side, but that's it for extras. Friend got the Sushi Lunch - three pieces of nigri, and a decent portion of the Sweet Potato Roll. Can't vouch for taste - but looked good. I got the Tartare Sampler and it was heaven! Super small, so out came three sashimi salmon pieces to fill me up. The presentation was great, too - tuna with peppers and sauce on a leaf, sitting on top of a thin taro chip and salmon in a spicy mustard dressing and scallions (same leaf/chip combo). then a small fried shumai with spicy seafood - all had roe on them. Again - super good and I would get it again, but only at lunchtime given the portion. Too bad we're dunzo for duozo via Dining-In!
(4)
Chris C.

Food is damn tasty here, but the clientele, by and large, is offensive. The aforementioned problem is compounded by the fact that, like most sushi places, the seating arrangements were designed with maximum seating capacity in mind, and not maximum comfort. Last time I was in, I had to try to figure out what I wanted to eat while listening to one lady berate her husband, who i could only assume had recently left her. Another even more abrasive pair of squawk birds, on the other side of me, spattered each other's faces with excited chatter of plumage trends, dream boats and what have you. I left feeling less relaxed and content then when I went in. I need more than 14 inches of space between my ears and some stranger's yammer to be able to enjoy a meal, especially considering the prices. Not a good date spot unless you have a megaphone and one of those ear trumpet things they used as hearing aides around the turn of last century.
(2)
Matt L.

Lets face it, for good "basic" sushi (i.e. tuna, California, veggie maki [rolls] - salmon and tuna sushi), there's abundant, high quality ingredients that your sushi fix can be satisfied at a number of less expensive establishments. Sh*t, even Whole Foods provides pretty decent basic sushi, so let's take that off the table. So, for Douzo, it breaks down to the following... designer sushi (I'll use this term broadly), the room/ambiance and service (value is weaved through all three). Designer sushi: forgot the name of what was ordered, but gosh-darn it was good! One of them was this soft-shelled crab thing - hard to cram into one bite (comical, really), but well worth the facial contortions. Also ordered these clam "shooters" served in a very nice sauce in shot glasses embedded in ice shavings - as a first-timer, wasn't sure if I should use chopsticks or "throw it down" like a tequila shot. Opted for the latter at the risk of looking like a jack-ass (hard to make the damn thing go down smoothly and look cool - a chunk of clam is MUCH different than tequila), but once past the "un-Fonzie" like moment, the taste was to die for. So OK, thumbs up on designer food, athough overall (had some standard sushi fare as well), the meal wasn't "to die for." The room: other reviewers have complimented this space, with references to NYC and the Meat Packing Disrtict. Very cool, and I agree it makes an amazing first impression - it doesn't mean SQUAT though if you cannot have a decent conversation with the person you're with. We were seated in a cute little table for two, by the window. You're thinking, "pretty cute," right? WRONG. It was breezy (if not chilly) and the location (and maybe the entire dining area as a whole) felt as though it was in a pit, looking up at those very high ceilings. Most of all, the room was loud. To sum it up, the room is kind of like a bad first date - very attractive when you first meet, but you get to know them a little bit and they open their mouths, you just can't wait until they shut the hell up! Douzo's room is a manic back and forth of, "do I want to be a cozy, romantic setting," and, "LET'S ROCK!" Makes for fried senses by the end of the meal. Service: With the explosion of the Food Network, we've all become "foodies" in one way, shape, or form. Many now dabble in the kitchen with Tyler and Giada like flair, or get visions of grandure standing over a Weber grill like Bobby Flay, so when it comes to dining out, service becomes a big piece of the equation. Contrary to some reviews, we lucked out in the service department. She was attentive, but not annoyingly so. The food was timed perfectly and the check came not too soon, but not so late where I had to crane my neck around the corner of a building like Mr. Fantastic (Fantastic 4 - 2, now open at a theater near you). So why the three stars, an average rating? Boston is one of those fortunate cities where there is an abundant of dining options and fare - in food, style, price, etc. If a friend wanted to come, I would not object, but frankly in the category of sushi, there are many options that provide better value in terms of prices vs. food, price vs. room, and price vs. service.
(3)
Steve N.

small sushi girlfriend said the place smelled funny. i didn't like how they made me go through the waitress to order even though i was sitting at the Sushi Bar. the fish was pretty good but i like my Sushi places a little more intimate. meh.
(3)
Lindsay S.

Amazing sushi, incredibly fresh fish, creative rolls, great atmosphere. I had a great experience there except that I went with my boyfriend for Valentines day and the tables were placed so close together that I felt like i was dining with the couples on either side of me and everything I said they could hear too!! Douzo needs to space out their tables a little bit, then it'll be perfect!
(4)
Joey M.

Its not often you see many vegetarian options in a nice japanese restaurant, never mind brown rice sushi! For me thats what really makes this restaurant because its not easy to find both of those things in Boston. The tofu with kimchee appetizer was wayyy too salty, though, and almost painful to eat. The tofu itself was soft and fine but the ponzu was overpowering. The vegetable skewers were kind of dissapointing but only $2 each. My girlfriend said the broccoli tempura was really good. Definately the best part of the meal, though, was the sweet potato tempura sushi and the marinated gourd sushi (sounds crazy i know but so good). They mix the crispy sweet potato with the teryaki sauce that usually goes with unagi and it was amazing. I'll be coming back just for that.
(4)
Abigail C.

Avoid! I was very excited about trying this sushi restaurant and was very disappointed. The sushi rice was stale, the very expensive Kuratatsu sashimi was spit into a napkin after engaging my gag reflex.
(1)
Nithya D.

This place has great vegetarian options for Boston sushi joints - we had asparagus, cucumber, radish, sweet potato tempura and shitake mushroom tempura rolls. There were a few other veggie things on the menu that we passed on since we were aiming for a "light" dinner.
(4)
Laura D.

Was intrigued by the strong variation in reviews. Lots of people love it; lots of people think those who love Douzo just don't know Japanese food. I know Japanese food pretty well. So, I should have been able to predict the bottom line: this is an uneven restaurant. Here are the excellent dishes: chawanmushi, eggplant miso dengaku, gyoza (small and perfectly prepared). The so-so dishes were: tempura (crisp, good selection, but tasted oily) and sukiyaki (huge, by the way. beef and veggies were good, but they made the classic error of including canned bamboo shoots which destroys the flavor of the soup). Note: we did not have any sushi. For the white rice they serve on the side of the entrees, you get (slightly overcooked) Chinese rice instead of Japanese. The brown rice was very good, though. Pearly and tasty. Decor is just like everyone says: West Elm. Lively atmosphere, and our waitress Jasmine was terrific.
(3)
Nisha K.

One of the best sushi places I have ever been too. The sashimi (tuna, yellowtail, salmon) were amazing! I highly recommend the yellowtail! The pieces were big, perfect temperature, and reasonably priced! The edamame came with a spicy garlic sauce that was so good that my coworker said she could drink it in a glass. The miso soup was good - made fresh daily and you could tell it wasn't made out of a box or packet. Lastly the dessert - I'm never a fan of desserts at Asian restaurants but this place has more than just mango sticky rice. I have a chocolate mousse mascarpone - so good and perfect to share! I will be coming back!
(5)
Xia L.

First of all, it took more than 15min to seat us. I thought it was OK since we didn't call to reserve a table. Altogether we had 8 ppl. The waitress suggested udon. She said it had a large portion that could serve two people and gave me and another girl two sets of bowl and spoon to share that udon. It took SOOOOOOOO LONG time for us to get that udon. And even before the udon was served, the waitress was trying to take the bowls and spoons away even without asking us. We haven't used them! Finally the udon was served, tasted horrible. Or maybe I was not in the mood totally. Think about the price, well, it is on my blacklist after that visit.
(1)
Kate J.

I've been a loyal customer of Douzo for the past 5 years, dining here 2-3x/week as it is close to my office. It's historically been very good, but has gone downhill recently. I hate to be that girl venting on Yelp about her crappy experience, but the manager didn't really seem to care (odd for a high-end restaurant) and it looks like I need to escalate the complaint to get them to do something. First of all, the veggie udon noodles are great for lunch at $9, and they come with all kinds of veggies. And...it's noodles and vegetables, not exactly an expensive dish for them to prepare. However, at dinner, you get the same-sized portion, but with a lot fewer veggies, for *$18*. I don't know how they can justify charging customers twice as much for less food just because they happen to be ordering it a few hours later. For some reason, they have five different kinds of udon noodles for lunch (veggie, seafood, shrimp, pork, chicken), but only offer veggie and seafood for dinner. Even though they offer the pork, chicken, and shrimp in other noodle dishes at dinner, they can't seem to put those toppings into noodles for dinner. When I called tonight to order dinner, I ordered two orders of miso vegetable udon soup, at their inflated price of $18 each. But when I arrived, they had only put in one order, and I had to wait for the other one. When I was at lunch there recently, I ordered my usual spicy garlic edamame as soon as we sat down. About 20 minutes later, after other items we'd ordered later had arrived, I mentioned we were still waiting for the edamame, and the waiter said "oops, I forgot to put the order in." And so he put in the order, but when it came out, it was regular edamame. I mentioned to the food runner that we had ordered spicy garlic edamame, not regular. Instead of bringing us a new order, he just brought a side of the spicy garlic sauce. At this point, I didn't want to ask a fourth time for what I ordered, so I just poured the sauce on, assuming the waiter would at least comp the $4.95 edamame given how many tries it took to get it right (and it still wasn't right). Nope - bill came, it was on there. Couldn't get the order right, but happy to charge me for it. Would be nice to see management work with employees to make things right with customers when they messed up, and maybe work on having pricing on their menus that makes sense. Vegetable noodle soup at dinner should be maybe $11 or $12, and should have the same yummy vegetables it has at lunch.
(2)
Jose S.

Another sushi place in my US stay. This place is very close to Boston Back Bay Station, so you can get there very easily and it is not very far from the downtown. The restaurant is somehow big, when you first enter through two doors, staff will attend you and take you to your sitting. They have both table and lounge areas, so maybe they will ask you which one you prefer, as I was one person I chose to sit down in the bar area. The bar area has the typical bar, with some tall chairs and small tables for two people ( they can be grouped ) and some TV screens with sports or random stuff. There are some kinds of Sake and Japanese beer, other than the usual ones. In the menu I only looked for sushi-style food, there are sushi, rolls, maki and sashimi among others. I chose some with tuna, salmon and yellowfish, and they were very fresh and tasty. It's not the best sushi I've ever had, but it was really good, it was prepared when ordered. The wasabi was also very good, it mixed really well with the soy sauce and the flavour was awesome, very spicy tho. The service was also very good, I asked for some advice and what they recommend me was the best ( Yellowfish ).
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Jeff M.

Stopped in at Douzo after a Sox game on a whim, they have onsite parking. Left with a new go to spot in Boston the next time I'm in town. Bellied up to that bar and let the bartender choose our dinner for us. I was absolutely blown away, course after course, and it makes me wonder if I should ever order my own food again. We started with Spicy Scallop on sushi rice. Beautiful, soft luscious diced scallop with a bit of heat resting on a handformed cake of crispy Japanese short grain rice, the flavor and blend of texture was spot on. Next, a bowl of sautÃ©ed Shishito peppers to snack on. By the shape, I was expecting brutally spicy, but of course it was another surprise. The peppers have this great green vegetable flavor, a little softer than green bell peppers, that matches the softened texture from the skillet, the smokey flavors of the browned skins, a little salt, and miso, and a spicy dipping sauce. Great dish. Then, a bit of yellowtail. Hamachi is my favorite sashimi, well of the stuff I know to pronounce anyway, and our Sushi chef served us some gems. Words are not going to do justice to these masterfully cut pieces of fish, you'll have to look at the pictures. Served to us with sliced Jalapeno and a garlic Yuzu, who knew we were just getting started. The steam baskets arrive. A set of Japanese bamboo steam baskets come to the table, as we take a breather, and I am expecting a dumpling of some sort. Nope, surprise again, its a sandwich. Hot and steamy Char Siu Bao, pork belly and pickled cucumber in soft and chewy pillow. Delicious. Our first platter of sushi; Salmon Nigiri, a unique Ika Sushi done Tempura style that I am not sure how to describe, and Crispy Toro, a spicy Nori roll topped with diced tuna belly. Those lasted about 2 minutes. Fantastic each and every one, and we dive in again for our final coup de grÃ¢ce: The eponymous Red Sox roll, loin cuts of Yellowtail sashimi, Snow Crab cucumber cones, and the house Torch Roll. Oh that Torch Roll, if there was a second star of the night, our bartender was first, these would be that second. Seared Yellowtail wrapped around a center of avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo, then topped with a touch of Yuzu and roe. Quite an evening, very good Sushi.
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Karen D.

First, I want to say that the service at this place is awesome. They were super attentive all night and when my friend spilled a drink they came right away and replaced it! Also they split checks for my large party (10 people). The food was regular sushi (I mean, good sushi, nice presentation) but the service was really worth writing home (or yelp) about.
(5)
Nina S.

I had high hopes for this but unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. The menu wasn't as creative as I thought it'd be, it seemed like any other Japanese restaurant, so I thought maybe the quality would be on another level, but again, it just seemed ordinary. Ordered typical rolls with eel, avocado, a spicy scallop, spicy salmon, spider roll.. They weren't bad, just not amazing. The sashimi platter was iffy, I stuck to just the salmon since the other pieces didn't seem as fresh. Pretty disappointing. And to add insult to injury it was on the pricier side. I'd rather save up and go to oya than come back here
(2)
Hanbei S.

I didn't order any sushi but I tried their spicy salmon handroll which is amazing, so i would assume they have pretty good sushi as well. Also recommend torched salmon appertizer. It is pretty expensive so i'm not sure it's a must try. However, they have good lunch deals. It's just a nice casual stop for modern japanese food.
(4)
Tony S.

Kinda depressing (half jokingly) that this is my go-to sushi restaurant in Boston. My favorite place always requires several days of advanced reservation, but sometimes, I just want something...... NOW. For all the great, fresh seafood this coast has to offer, Douzo's sushi fare is depressingly uncreative, and underwhelming. But..... it's fresh, and the non-sushi cooked items are actually pretty damn good. For example, they have the best ohitashi in town (chilled cooked spinach in sesame sauce), have very tasty (and generously portioned) udon, and have one of the best lunch-time value menus in town..... and I strongly recommend their grilled duck lunchbox. Dessert is ok. But note that they are one of the few Japanese restaurants in town with a somewhat decent dessert menu. It's a good attempt, but nothing super stellar. At night, the restaurant does draw a nice crowd. Imagine a small Sonsie Cafe, but exclusively Japanese/sushi, and you've got Douzo. Pretty people, but not as snooty.
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Landon C.

Douzo is a lunchtime staple for me as I work nearby. I've probably had about 15 to 20 meals from here. The sushi is good but they actually do a very good job with hot plates for those skiddish of raw fish. The food is quite good and the quality of the restaurant (and overall style) is inviting with nice tall ceilings. Sometimes the service can be slow, which isn't always ideal when you're trying to have a quick lunch. Honestly though it's convenient if you need a good excuse to skip out of the office for a bit longer.
(4)
Dana L.

Vegetarians beware: according to the manager all of the vegetarian options (which are marked with a v on the menu) have fish in them. Unapologetic manager also didn't seem to understand why I was upset by this after dozens of visits to this restaurant. After asking the waiter if the dish was vegetarian and being told yes, the manager told us it wasn't. Extremely dishonest
(1)
Shawn W.

My go-to place for great sushi! Great service!! Try the miso soup (comes with tiny delicious mushrooms). The drink are all awesome! At lunchtime, there are specials.
(5)
Lynn W.

Solid food but nothing particularly stood out. There was too much rice on the sushi rolls for it to be true Japanese style. Service was fine. Decor was fine. Everything was fine but not special. For the price, I expected more. The lobster roll was very small and barely tasted like lobster. We much prefer the lobster roll at Snappy Sushi on Newbury!
(3)
Sonia N.

Popped in here for a quick lunch when Oishii couldn't take us for restaurant week lunch. Perhaps it was what I ordered. Then again, I ordered the Okamase lunch special, which to me should be the very best mix of sushi you could try at a restaurant. Well, my sushi sampling was prepared fresh but we ended up needing to order an extra spicy hamachi maki to supplement our somewhat still hungry tummies. Portions here could be a tad larger. All in all, the sushi was good but there wasn't any particular piece I tasted that was memorable. We did sit at the sushi bar and saw a bunch of other creative maki rolls that looked great. Service was cheery, prompt and efficient but maybe next time we should go directly to the sushi bar, point at the food and hope for the better results?
(3)
Isariya B.

Hamachi Kama is my favorite and its surprisingly hard to find one in the area. Today I ordered one and its a bit overdone, dried and burnt. However its passable and fixed my cravings.
(3)
Chris C.

I have wanted to try Douzo for years, and finally got the change last night, and i'm sorry to say i was disappointed. First the space is looking very dated. It was trying for trendy and comes across as more Ikea-chic then real chic, not to mention the tables are too close ogether and it's just too loud. There's a different between "buzzy" and loud and crowded. We shared tempura brocolli and mushrooms, and pork buns off the specials menu. Both were nicely done, especially the light crispy tempura, but the order size (2 pieces of tempura per order, one bun) are redulculously small and pricey. I would live with that, it's not exactly a cheap place, and i knew that, What I couldn't deal with was major problems with food temperature. The rolls and my shashimi were tasty, and nicely plated, but there was a major major error in that my sashimi was ice cold. It should have been room temp, it was almost frozen, such that i let it sit while i ate everything else to let it come up to temperature. It should never have come out like that. And my tempura bananas dessert we're room temp not warm and not crispy. Overall, i feel for the price, the place was really really lacking in serving the food at the right temperature. I remarked to my dinner companion that it wasn't that much better than Avana sushi, where things have never been the wrong temp and are a good 50% less pricey. The service, however, was excellent. Haru sushi on teh other wise of the copley/pru complex is better food anda better price without the crowds.
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Sophie P.

This is one of the nicer sushi places in Boston in terms of ambiance and dÃ©cor, and I am a fan. However, because there aren't many places where you can get good sushi for a relatively cheap price, you should come here to have sashimi or rolls that aren't deep fried. Savor the fish!!! FOOD Chef's selection sashimi dinner: I don't remember all the sashimi that went into this platter, but we didn't get to choose what we wanted on it. - Egg omelet - Salmon - Tuna - Yellowtail - Salmon roe - Albacore tuna (with fried onions) The sashimi was fatty and so perfect. They did not skimp on the cuts of these fish, so this is definitely worth the most bang for your buck here. Since I was sharing, I wish there were four pieces each because we had to decide who got the last of each fish. Uni (sea urchin) sushi: So creamy! I normally don't really like Uni, but this was definitely one of the best I have tried. They put A LOT of rice in this sushi, almost to the point where I couldn't taste the uni. Tiger roll: This was a very unique roll. I haven't had a roll with squid, salmon, eel, and salmon roe, and this combination was definitely a hit. I unfortunately couldn't taste the eel at all.. it must have been raw or something. The squid taste and texture was very strong but I loved it with the other flavors. SERVICE Our waitress really wasn't attentive at all, which normally doesn't bother me, but we had initially ordered the sashimi dinner and told her that we planned to order more later. Our bussers continually came back to refill our waters, but we couldn't find our waiter anywhere to order more individual sushi/sashimi orders. We had to wait around for her and flag her down to order something. Overall, great food and this place redeems my lost faith for eating sushi in Boston!
(4)
Manfred S.

Big disappointment! I once considered Douzo the best value Japanese restaurant in Boston. That was three years ago. They really fell apart. They used to have the best age dashi tofu. Now they dropped to the bottom tier. Sashimi is about supermarket grade. Sake choices are still good, service is still ok, but chef or manager needs to get fired. Sad to see a former 5 star loosing it all. Did ownership change? I am so saddened by the decline. A few months ago I came and thought it was a fluke. Tonight I learned that they truly lost it. No more Douzo for me.
(2)
Tamara W.

what in the WORLD is the hype about this place? Negatives: -minimum 1 hour wait to be seated here at any peak time -the sushi was fine, nothing too amazing -our waitress was on auto-polo and seemed like she was so over the top fake -hella out of town visitors; it was like the most Persian place I ever been (I am Middle Eastern, too, so nothing against them) I just felt like it was not a "local Boston place" by any means and everyone was from outside Boston or visiting to show off how much $ they could spend on their wives. Pluses: -quiet -nice seating -relativley quick service. Will NOT be back. Roka in South End and Snappy Sushi are way better.
(2)
Mark S.

Best sushi in the city. If you like sushi go here end of story. They have great food and decent service, but for a japanese restaurant I guess it was amazing service. It is sad Boston doesn't have a nobu, but this will do until my next trip to NYC.
(5)
Tiffany B.

This...is a very reluctant 4 stars, so I'd say 3.5 if I could. Yelp, please give us the ability to give half of a star. Your algorithm can handle it, just do it. So came here for lunch after a yoga class at Equinox (I'm turning into a housewife & I'm not even married....help me.....) with my neighbor. She's a veteran, but it was my first time. Service: Our waitress was nice, but a little slow to pick up on the water refills. She was also MIA for a good chunk of our lunch, so when we wanted to order again, it took some waiting around. I didn't find the service to be so outstanding I'd have to write about it; nothing particularly fancy happening there. Prices: .... ...... ........ $24 for a roll...... are you kidding me? Most of the special rolls are incredibly overpriced. The cheapest one being $8.50 or something (it's a glorified California roll) & $24 being the, "they better be serving miso soup & a side salad with that" roll. Some of the other maki rolls were anywhere from $7+. Fill up on those & you'll get your money's worth. I get it, okay, I get it. The restaurant is located in a very upscale neighborhood, but the quality of the fish should reflect that too. Food: Not blown away like others were, but I might give it another go. The omakase special I ordered was not special, not omakase, & was not filling. The quality of the fish wasn't the best I've ever had, but I've really yet to have seafood buffet quality sushi in Boston. This should've been accompanied by ponzu sauce, but it wasn't. I could've asked, but I didn't. I tried to enjoy it as presented. Would've really appreciated a side salad & miso soup with the lunch special though - it would make the special feel more, oh I don't know, special. Since I wasn't full after that, I got my very favorite: spicy scallop rolls. Is Japanese food ever really spicy? No, so neither were the scallops. It was good though, probably the better spicy scallop rolls I've had here. Scallops are cut up, accompanied with spicy mayo, tobiko, & rolled with a few pieces of cucumber. The rice has scattered scallions on the outside. It was a solid roll. Even after that I wasn't completely full, but I'm also trying not to be fat & hurt my wallet, sooooo that was all I had. Rolls are small - about 6-8 pieces. Environment: Wow, so very trendy & nice. I don't understand the need for that many TVs at the bar (fully stocked or at least very well stocked), but dizaaam. Nice place to bring a date. Hopefully he/she doesn't order the $24 roll on top of 2 other items, hah! Unless of course you split the bill. Anyway, the food isn't bad, it's pretty good. The atmosphere is really nice, quite empty during lunch. Modern, upscale, fusion-y type of look. More wowed by the interior than the sushi, but knowing my love for trying things again, I might be back!
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Cindy H.

I am willing to pay for good food, but at these prices, no thanks. I came here for a birthday party and I cannot say that I will return with the other food options around Back Bay. Now, this was back when I was a poor college student, so poor that I had to split a dish with one of my friends. I had the chicken terayaki since my friend did not like sushi and it was good, but I wasn't impressed. Sarku Japan would've been sufficient and costed me three times as less. I wish they had some more variety.
(3)
Michelle L.

The interior and ambiance of this place is amazing. From the outside, it doesn't look like much but once you're inside, it's a totally different vibe. I got the Phoenix Roll and Snow Mountain Roll - definitely filling. Definitely come here for their sashimi, the salmon I had was fatty and it melted in my mouth. I also had the Uni with quail egg (Add $1.00 extra if you want quail egg). The uni was super creamy and delicious. However, they put a little too much rice in the roll and I couldn't taste the uni's delicate flavor because of it. So for the next roll I just ate the uni and egg without rice hehe. I had came here for my birthday, they don't charge a fee for cutting the cake (something a lot of restaurants do). My friends got noodles and rice, portions are pretty small. So don't come here expecting to be full after one order, even for someone my size (elf size of 5'0), I wasn't full. Our waitress was polite and helpful although she was a bit MIA after our drinks... But overall, it's a great dining experience. Would come again.
(4)
Hank L.

Excellent sushi. I got the caterpillar and the volcano. Service is very good as well.
(4)
Thida K.

The food was amazing, but I wish the service could be much better. The host wasn't knowledgeable! Whoever that answered the phone for take out was rude.
(1)
Lily S.

There are so many better places to get sushi around town that writing a review for Douzo seems hardly worth it. Came in on what I'm considering the official first day of spring in Boston--50s and beautiful after a long haul of snow. The place was crazy busy and I immediately regretted not getting a reservation. The hostess was super sweet and found a two top for us. Everything from there was kind of down hill. Ordering drinks took forever. Even though our server was nice and handled herself w grace, it was clear she was overwhelmed during the lunch rush. Drinks were delivered sloppily, spilling over rims and leaving puddles on the table. She apologized but didn't offer cocktail napkins...which brings me to the cocktails: the worst leychee martini I have ever had. SUPER foamy-- what is this, a keg party? Not sweet at all, and you could hardly taste the vodka. The food was your average fare. The spicy tuna salad I got was so drenched in hot sauce/ sriracha that it was barely edible. Don't worry, I managed to shove it down my throat because it took about 20 min to get the order and I was so hungry that waiting any longer would have resulted in me passed out on the table. I then had the torch roll which, at $16, was one of the biggest disappointments of my life. If your order a similar roll at Genki Ya, it's actually enough as a meal alone if you're moderately hungry. Meanwhile, I made this bad boy disappear in about 2.5 minutes. Bottom line: so not worth it.
(2)
Janet S.

Just not my style, I got it wrong. Loud music, noisy people. Seriously the sushi was so mediocre and flavorless. Cocktails OK but somewhat beachy artificial. Had some expensive Sake... Meal for two $225. No need to go back.
(2)
Freddy S.

1.- Atmosphere. Nice, modern a little dark 2.-Welcome. Good approach 3.-Food. Not sure, I was expecting better flavors . Sashimi octopus was really bad 4.-Julie my server. She did her job but she was rude. I went with a friend from work, and my friend also mentioned about Julie's attitude. Maybe a bad day but that did it for me. I really did not enjoy my food or dinner Only my opinion
(1)
Kim B.

I don't eat sushi, so if you expect to learn about sushi.. stop reading. You might ask... why do you go to a sushi restaurant if you don't eat sushi? I came for my friends, for the atmosphere, for some cocktails. Valid enough. For someone who doesn't eat sushi, I was surprised that there was so much on the menu for someone like me. A lot of the stuff looked particularly good! I ended up getting rice (yum!! so unique), sweet potato tempura (obsessed), and a chicken skewer and asparagus skewer. The tempura was delicious and so were the skewers. My only complaint is that the skewers were SOO small. Like i could finish them in a half a bite. Even just putting bigger pieces of chicken on would make it a little more worth it. The sushi that everyone got did look amazing. Colorful, bright, tight. Yes, rolled tight. My favorite part of Douzo was the atmosphere. Walking in, It feels NY. I think I said that like 8 times that night. It just feels chic, and fresh... very clean and just modern. The atmosphere alone is enticing to just come and get a drink. You don't need to like sushi to enjoy Douzo.
(4)
Yidan S.

Came here for lunch at noon. And we are the only one in the restaurant. Staff are pretty friendly and the ambiance is cozy and modern. Ordered the broiled eel bento from their lunch special menu. I love eel and the eel tastes great! The lunch portion is small tho, good for girls with small appetite.
(4)
Andrae C.

Absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. The special rolls are a must. The sushi dinner was excellent, each roll was a burst of flavor and goodness. Only negative is the price, but I guess that's because of the excellent quality. I also love the ambiance and music which adds a special something to this great place. New sushi place in the area.
(4)
Chris D.

I have been coming here for years and loved it. However, over the last few months the quality has plummeted. Tonight was the end. I ordered wine that never appeared I ordered entrees and they were wrong or never came. I finally asked for the check & found things I did not order on it. We complained to the waiter and he removed it fri the bill with protest. Finally, the manager came over and said "I have only been here 3 months. Sorry". I will not return. You were a good thing duozo but it's over. It's you, not me
(1)
Helen P.

Came in with reservations on a Wednesday night and I am glad we did since that place got crowded! We had some simple rolls and specialty rolls to start - 2 of each. The specialty rolls did not make much of an impression on us but the simple makis made ample room for the fish to shine and boy, was it good and fresh. Since we were still hungry, we followed suits with one of the entrees - the chirachi bowl and I wish we had started there. Very generous sashimis with nice variety (albeit standard fare such as tuna, salmon and yellowtail). A lot of the patrons around us got entrees too so I guess that's what we will do when we are back. Wine list is pretty good and our waitress recommended an Austrian wine that went very well with the sushis. As noted, tables are very close to each other and it can get loud so maybe not the best spot for a nice, romantic first date.
(4)
Brenda P.

I am going with a 5! The food blew me away and the service was wonderful. This was my third time in Boston. I researched and reserved every lunch and dinner for our party of 10. However, as it often happens, there was a change of plans. We found ourselves aimlessly trying to find my closest (backup) Yelp bookmarks when a friend of a friend texted her about Douzo. I was VERY hesitant to take a stranger's recommendation at the last second. Have they not met me? I have to research everything before I try it! Ha! That said, I am now so happy I didn't fight it and went along with it! Lesson learned... The restaurant is very nice and definitely more than a couple of notches above casual. We were there during lunch, but it seems like an "it" place to go for dinner (more so than lunch). It took a while to look over the menu. There was no shortage of options. Once we decided, we placed our orders for everything: drinks, appetizers and all of our different dinner choices. Our waitress listened intently, hands behind her back, as we all listed each item (sometimes going back and forth between some of them). As she walked away I wondered aloud, there is NO way she caught all of that without writing it down. Not only did she get it correctly, but I interrupted her right after and requested a menu before she could go put our orders in. She came back minutes later and confirmed one by one every single thing we had just ordered. I don't know if that's the norm at sushi places in Boston. It definitely isn't in South Florida! Not all at once anyway! Everything that we ordered (for our party of 4) was delicious. Everything. Lychee Martini (a couple of these) Wakatake Onikoroshi Sake Junmai Daiginjo (a couple of these as well) Spicy Edamame Mushroom Soup Ginger Miso Soup Miso Yellowtail (my favorite) Crunchy Roll Seared Toro Sushi with truffle oil and caviar Spicy Scallop Hand Roll Grilled Duck Bento Phoenix Roll Smoked Salmon Fried Rice Everyone at our table was stuffed when done. I, however, was still craving more sushi. I should have ignored them all and gone with my craving. Because I did not, I am STILL craving another roll. Nothing I can do now that I'm back at home in Florida huh? You bet the next time I am in Boston, this will be my first stop. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. If you are lucky enough to live closer...GO!
(5)
rachel m.

Amazing experience with on-point service. Started with Shishito peppers and Ribs. Both were great. Then they brought out a platter of sushi with about 12 choices of sushi on it. I am sorry that I cannot remember what they are so I cant comment specifically but they were ALL good. The fish was very fresh. I would certianly come here again when in Boston.
(5)
Carrie Y.

Lunch specials all the way. I dine here about 3 times a month and do take out alot here. The eel bento box is always good for lunch, it's also a nice price of $10. The take out party platters are great if your super hungry or have guests over but don't feel like cooking. The shrimp tempera is always good here.
(5)
Sara M.

I came here with a girlfriend and we had a lovely time. It is a nicely laid out space and even though we were close to the other tables, it didn't seem too noticeable. We ordered some sushi, sashimi, and chirashi. She got some unfiltered sake and I went with a mixed drink. I always feel like I can eat a ton of sushi and they never bring out enough but this definitely filled me up, even with sharing. The fish was very fresh, even if the cut wasn't the best. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, who came at the right intervals. It wasn't as pricey as I would have expected so I will certainly come back for a sushi outing.
(4)
Mingda G.

This was my first time at Douzo, a pure Japanese restaurant, with my friends. It is near a shopping center at Back Bay Station, but the door seemed dated and not that easy to find. The restaurant is divided into three parts, two bars and a main dining area. It was popular but noisy, which made me a little annoyed. The menu service was fast, but the food came later than I expected because they wanted to serve all of us simultaneously. I ordered California Rolls, and the size of sushi exactly fitted for a bite. The fish roe in them were juicy, and the glutinous rice sticked well with wrap. Then it came to entry. I ordered Katsu with chicken. The Katsu sauce was sour and sweet, and it tasted like barbecue sauce. The chicken was cut into pieces so it would convenient for me to dip in the sauce, but smaller pieces would be better. During our dinner, I accidentally dropped one of my chopstick. The surprisingly fast service just astonished me. By the time one of my friends helped me pick it up, a new pair was sent to our table. The funny thing was that another waiter also brought a pair of chopsticks almost at the same time. The portions were totally enough, and I reluctantly finished all of them. Although the "corridor" was narrow because of too much people there, I still recommend here to have a try. However, I will not go there again unless I hung out near it, because it is far away from my home : )
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Rapas C.

I have been here countless times since before I've started yelping. I did experience one bad trip as the restaurant was very crowded and the fish do not seem to be so fresh. But other than that, I LOVE this place and came here all most all the times I've visited Boston. I have grown used to this place that I just ordered the same things everytime and I'm happy with them. I i brought quite a few of my friends here and they all love it. A good thing about service is that they did try to help me with the menu I didn't know the name of. I badly explained how the dish looks like and they went to talk to the chef for me and they got it right! It was the dish that was not on the menu. Now I have a picture of it to show next time I visit. What I recommend are: 1. Torch Seared Toro (?) - I'm not sure what exactly it is called since I don't think this is actually on the menu. I have the picture of it and I freaking LOVE this thing!!! 2. Seafood Kaiyaki - never fail to order this 3. Torch Roll 4. Sweet Shrimp Sushi 5. Spicy Tuna Salad I'm actually not quite sure how they do on the actual dishes that aren't sushi because I've never went for those. But my friend did say it was quite decent. The interior of the restaurant is nice, clean, and modern. It gives a nice ambience to the place. The service at the table was ok... nothing bad, but they just need to make sure their hot greentea is actually hot! Haha
(5)
Zoe Y.

Fresh sushi at convenient location by the station. We had sashimi lunch set (salmon was extremely fresh) unani set, spicy salmon and shishito peppers- very good. Drinks:strawberry mojito (very strawberry-yum) and peach sangria (too sweet). Definitely will be back.
(5)
Neechi M.

The sushi itself, though delicious, is not miles ahead of anything else you'd get a few blocks down in Chinatown (Avana Sushi, Genki Ya etc) but the ambience is what takes the place to the next level. Here are the tidbits: 1) It is pricey -- I went with a group of 7, about one cocktail per person and a solid meal for each of us and it was about $50 per person. 2) The interior is very 'chic' -- nice and modern -- looks like it's at least worth the price you pay at the end. Really a great place to be on a Friday or Saturday night. There was some good house music playing in the background that made it a little vibrant too. 3) No complaints on the food at all. I personally had the Toro Jalapeno and Phoenix sushi rolls and they were excellent. My only concern here was that the service was a bit on the slower side but I won't knock a star off because honestly we were moving pretty slowly ourselves with ordering so it's possible she was just taking hints from us that we aren't quick thinkers.
(5)
Nick J.

Set in a trendy, upscale neighborhood, Douzo comes with plenty of popular reviews and fanfare..and I have to say...they didn't disappoint. I ordered the steamed pork bun, lamb chops and wagyu beef skewer. The pork bun? Awesome! The pork belly was tasty, and the actual bun was soft, chewy and not dry. The lamb...one word....AMAZING. probably the best lamb I've had in a long time. It came with a pesto sauce and had a sweet, tangy flavor. It was tender, has a well seared outside and has a great flavor. The wagyu beef skewer? Nothing much to write home about. Kinda something like an afterthought. The service was a tad bit slow, but our server was attentive. Good place for a date night..nice ambiance, not too noisy and the design of the food on your plate will strike up conversation!
(4)
Cyndy K.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Good quality fish and great service! I decided to try sushi in Boston because of the great fish that you can get here. So we stopped in for lunch. This is what we ordered: 1. Miso soup - I did not care for the miso soup probably because the broth tasted as if it was watered down. It did not taste like an authentic miso soup. 2. Shiitake mushroom broth soup - served piping hot with generous amounts of mushroom. 3. Sushi and sashimi lunch. Assorted sushi and sashimi. There is no substitutions. For the sushi - I received a tai snapper, ebi (shrimp) and maguro nigiri. The nigiri sushi were tiny and cute. The rice was not of high quality rice. It tasted as if was not fresh made but perhaps was refrigerated. A bit chewy in texture. The sashimi consisted of salmon, maguro and tai. Very fresh, good texture and delicious. 4. Toro sashimi - delicious cuts of decadent toro, very good. 5. Sashimi lunch: assorted sashimi and white rice. The sashimi consisted of maguro, salmon, octopus and tai snapper. Nicely plated with daikon, shiso leaves and pickled ginger. Great selection of fish which was fresh and delicious. The rice was not good because it was not good quality and over cooked. 6. Green tea - the tea tasted of an instant variety. It was served nice and hot. *****5 star service by Nicole and our bus boy who kept are water and tea glasses full! Mahalo!
(3)
Nastashia K.

Make reservations for a table. We sat at a high chair table section which was still nice and gave you a nice overview of the nicely decorated space. Also a good shot at the shushi masters at work. All the food we ordered tasted great and was presented well. My wine was nice and crisp. The waitress seemed a little on her high horse, but the gentleman who served the food was pleasant and inviting. I would gladly go again.
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Rachel P.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed Douzo yet! This is my go to sushi place in Back Bay. One of my girlfriends and I constantly talk about how we're going to try something new for sushi, but we always end up right back at Douzo because of its consistent high quality, delicious sushi at reasonable prices. We always share a ton of food and get delicious cocktails and are shocked when the bill comes. I'm not saying it's cheap, but when you're that drunk and full, it just feels like it should cost more. My favorites are the steamed pork gyoza, the crispy shrimp, the spicy salmon roll, and the chef's sashimi platter. Great lunch specials too! Haven't tried the takeout counter yet but it's on my to-do list.
(5)
Anna S.

I have been working very close to this restaurant for years and I never bothered to try it until a few weeks ago. I was very impressed!! The inside of Douzo is so much bigger than it appears from the outside with nice decour. They have an excellent selection of Japanese cuisine including sushi and sashimi, all reasonably priced. I had a large bag with me and they offered to store it in their back room while I ate, which was nice. I will definitely be returning here again!
(4)
Ryan R.

Went here with a friend to grab a bite to eat on a Friday night. This place gets busy so we waited about 30 minutes before grabbing a seat at the bar. For drink we wanted to get unfiltered sake, but they unfortunately out of it. We went with a sweet, filtered sake which was decent. For appetizers we started with edamame with garlic sauce and shishito peppers. In my opinion, you could barely taste the garlic sauce on the edamame and thought that the peppers were a lot better. For the main meal we ordered 3 rolls. Some of the rolls were absolutely massive. So massive, that you couldn't even eat it in one bite. I wish that rather than having two monster rolls, that they split the meat between 6 or 8 rolls. The prices here definitely aren't cheap either. The food is decent enough, but your wallet will pay. I enjoyed my meal here, but it's a bit out of my average price range. Overall, the service was friendly, but the food took a while to come out. Great place if you want to impress a date, but just know it will cost you.
(3)
Danae K.

I've been here multiple times, and the key is to come around 11:45am and select from the lunch menu. If you come around 12:30, you will have to wait ~15/20 min for your food to come out. The bento box is the best deal during this time. Sushi selection is decent, but it's not very authentic as most of the roles include mayo. If you want something quick and good, come here! For more authentic sushi, I'd go elsewhere. The location is great, right next to Back Bay and a 7 min walk from Copley station. Service is good, and for seating options you can sit at the sushi bar, booth or tables.
(3)
Stephanie T.

One of the better sushi options in back bay. A little over priced, but very good quality. The drinks are pretty awesome, there's a ton of variety. Make a reservation in advance the waits can be tough, and its even tough to get a reservation only a few days before. They offer takeout though, and its super quick and just as delicious.
(4)
An N.

- I love this place. Best sushi, nice place and the staffs were really friendly. I will come back and recommend my friends to come here !
(5)
Tim L.

Price/Food - I was craving sushi and found Douzo on yelp. $$$ sign but decided to check it out since I was on vacation. Before I was seated I was looking at the dÃ©cor of the restaurant and noticed many awards all lined up across the wall. I looked at the awards and realized that they won "the most affordable" sushi for five straight years. This place has a $$$ on yelp yet they were rated the most affordable sushi in the city. Fishy fishy.... - Having second thoughts about this place my friend and I ordered the tuna tataki and only couple nigiri orders. The tuna was not fresh at all!! If you can't get TUNA right, there's no hope for the rest. The rest of my orders were disgusting and you could tell the fish wasn't fresh by the discoloration of the fish. We paid $60 for a couple orders of fish that probably has been sitting around for days. Service - Our waiter was attentive and took care of us. The food was VERY disappointing but you can't blame the waiter for that. Our food came out fairly quick so no complaints there. (1 star for this!) Recommendation - If you're looking for authentic sushi, DO NOT COME HERE! - Best and most affordable sushi? What a joke.... - Since I don't reside in Boston, I will never return to this restaurant ever again.
(2)
Matt S.

Douzo is a great place in back bay to grab lunch with coworkers or friends. I work nearby and probably go at least once a week or so. The dÃ©cor is nice and casual-chic and the staff are generally friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu. I'm not a huge fan of seaweed so they were very accommodating when I asked if they could wrap my roll in soy paper instead. Great! The sushi was amazing and very fresh, though a bit pricy ($9 for four pieces). The beef roll lunch has to be the best deal there. For 10 bucks you get a mountain of rice, side salad and two skewers of beef wrapped around asparagus, absolutely phenomenal! I get an hour for lunch and never have a problem walking over, ordering, eating, and paying within that hour which is pretty great for a busy location. I will definitely keep frequenting Duozo and look forward to my next visit!
(4)
Linh B.

Just alright. Came here twice, once for dinner and the other time for lunch. Nice trendy decor and convenient location. Good level of freshness. Not really innovative, just your typical americanized sushi vendor with fusion rolls. Could be affordable if you get the lunch specials. Highlights: - Wagyu Carpaccio: Can't go wrong with wagyu. Delicately seasoned and prepared. - Sweet shrimp sashimi: so fresh and sweet. Meh: - Hiramasa Carpaccio: cut is too thick to be considered carpaccio. More of a crudo preparation.
(3)
Catherine K.

This place is a definite favorite of mine. The sashimi here is high quality, their sushi is tasty, and their drinks are more than decent. Add great atmosphere on top of that and you've got a winner. If they were one block into the South End, I would probably be there every day instead of every 1-2 weeks, which is a lot considering all the restaurants I walk past to get to Douzo!
(5)
naviee P.

Came in during lunch time on a weekday and it took some time for me to be seated because the hostess was nowhere to be found and no one else took notice that a customer was waiting. The restaurant has a very modern look to it. I sat at the sushi bar and my waiter was very attentive and helpful. I ended up getting the omakase special. I was expecting a different variety of fish than the typical unagi, tuna and snapper but everything was pretty decent.
(4)
Vic G.

A bit on the expensive side but good quality sushi. Drinks at the bar are more fun. It gets pretty crowded on Thursday / Friday evenings after work. Even wednesdays can get busy. Totally avoid it after a sox game. Gets super crowded and affects the quality of food coming out. A great place to take clients for socializing. Not the kind of place you could go on a first date. The ambiance is not super quiet plus the decor in general is more for group settings. Don't compare this place with a typical Japanese Sushi place because that is not the intention of the establishment. They are selling a rather chic set up where you can go with your coworkers - a quick cab ride away from the financial district if you are bored of walking few steps to China town to the same joints you end up at every time.
(4)
Amanda L.

Dropping another star for service. Again, the food here is really great. Top notch sushi in Boston - especially in the Back Bay. Seating arrangement is beyond irritating. Tables are on top of each other and waiters continuously bump into your seat when passing by. I strongly encourage takeout to avoid the annoyance of the wait staff.
(3)
Jenny Crai G.

We had the baby yellowtail, fluke, and Japanese red snapper sashimi. Then, we ordered the albacore, unagi, and salmon sushi. My favorite was the baby yellowtail. The albacore was tough and dry. I did not like it. We also had a house salad which was good. I tend to judge a sushi spot by their unagi, and this place was just average. I would not come back. It is also overpriced for the quality of fish.
(3)
Paul W.

Been here about a dozen times and it's always pretty good but sometimes it's the best sushi ever. What I'd say is if you didn't think the sushi was great, go again it's hit or miss but always worth it. Damn good martini too.
(4)
Lillian C.

Very fresh sashimi and flavorful sushi rolls! When I'm home in Boston, we usually order takeout and this place has become the go-to place for sushi takeout! Their fish is really fresh and the rolls are tasty. I highly recommend!
(4)
Tammy T.

Not the biggest fan of this place. Way too pricey. The waiter was really sweet and served us very well. The food? I only tried the sushi there. I ordered three rolls of sushi and it was not filling. Nothing else on the menu intrigued me. I'm hesitant on giving this place another try. Props to the sweetest waiter though!
(2)
Lindsey H.

Make a reservation, this place gets very busy and rightfully so. When we went for dinner, the wait was almost 2 hours so we decided to sit at the bar. The service was great and the sushi rolls were delicious. My boyfriend has a shellfish allergy and they were very accommodating, letting us modify when we needed to. The ambiance here is great, very hip and up beat. Highly recommend this spot. Perfect for date night.
(4)
Vivian T.

Below average food for higher than average prices. If you prioritize interior design and atmosphere over food, then this place is perfect for you. The restaurant is nicely designed even though some tables are a bit cramped next to each other and our waitress was friendly enough. However, I wouldn't come back because the sushi was forgettable for the prices on the menu. Small portions and the fish/rice wasn't seasoned well. I personally still prefer genki ya.
(3)
Ranjit H.

Ooooh super cool. But not great food. Three stars because it's really reasonably priced...I think because they know you're not coming for the quality of the sushi. You're coming for the scene. I kept looking around for the DJ...there's definitely a house DJ. Lots of moneyed gelled-up late-20s/early 30s groups loudly celebrating birthdays. Next time I want sushi in Boston, I'll be looking elsewhere.
(3)
Ai J.

Late dinner on Sunday night, we had spicy tuna salad, Nigiri( sake, uni,hamach), Phili roll, hamach negi, special roll. Nigiri was not that fresh, too much rice. I wish the spicy tuna salad comes with chips. We were overwhelmed eating only grounded spicy tuna, so I asked shiso Leaf, which they charged, but taste better, They also charged unagi sauce. Total my rating for this spot is 3 1/2 star. Service was ok.
(3)
Kiki P.

Douzo is a trendy sushi spot with a great selection of special rolls as well as your standard traditional rolls. I started my meal off with edamame with spicy garlic sauce. This spicy garlic sauce is simply amazing. It is very flavorful and garlicy. For rolls, I tried the following: Crunchy Maki: cucumber, spicy tempura crumbs, wrapped with tuna and salmon topped with mango sauce Back Bay Maki: asparagus and avocado wrapped with seared tuna Philadelphia Maki: smoked salmon, cucumbers, scallions and cream cheese The Crunchy roll is by far my favorite. The combination of the fish mixed with the shrimp tempura crumbs is perfection. You must try this roll. The Back Bay Maki is pretty good. The Philadelphia Maki is nothing special. The quality of salmon used in this roll is okay. Value: The food here is very reasonably priced. The prices are about 40% lower than Oishii. Because of this price difference, I recommend dining at Douzo over Oishii. The rolls at Oishii may even be slightly better than Douzo but because of the ridiculously high prices at Oishii it is hard for me to return when I can just go to Douzo instead. Overall, Douzo has a pleasant and cool ambiance with pretty solid specialty and traditional rolls.
(4)
Mike A.

If I came here and was astonished by something, like something I ate or something that had happened that left me feeling discombobulated, I would definitely say, "Whoa, that was a douzo!" Like a doozy. Get it? That made up word that people use when something is... doozy-ish. Sorry. This place is fancier than my review so far. I had a nigiri and sashimi lunch special and my lady had something similar yet smaller, since she is similar yet smaller. Makes sense, right? Overall a decent value in a somewhat nice location. Lunchtime jams were all 80's songs. That was kind of tight, but mostly because they weren't trying to be ironic about it, as far as I could tell.
(4)
Jodi E.

Went there for my birthday dinner. Sushi was fantastic! Great service, friendly staff. I see they also have take out which is nice. We enjoyed our meal and will be back!
(4)
Rachel M.

This place was okay... Not sure what all the hype is about. I wouldn't say I loved anything I ordered. I prefer Oishii sushi.
(3)
Max N.

Nice decor and expensive mediocre sushi
(3)
Caprice H.

This is one of my neighborhood staples to grab lunch at. Not only are the lunch specials super reasonable, but the portion size is also just right. A couple of my favorites include the Salmon Udon, and the Fried Tofu appetizer. The place as a whole is very well maintained and very spacious. It's also a great place to grab dinner after a long day of shopping around Copley/Newbury area.
(5)
Lawrence P.

DOUZO!!!!!! Ambiance and DÃ©cor is just fabulous here. Modern lines... perfect lighting... comfy booths... Service was PERFECTION as well. Yes it was kinda empty when we got there but she was fabulous, helping us navigate the EXTENSIVE menu. And yet it felt like we had pretty much, the entire menu. Party of 4 and we ate: Spicy Edamame (solid), Mushroom Soup (perfect), Ginger Miso Soup, Miso Yellowtail (best in show finalist!), Crunchy Roll, Seared Toro Sushi with truffle oil and caviar (best in show finalist!), Spicy Scallop Hand Roll, Grilled Duck Bento, Phoenix Roll, Smoked Salmon Fried Rice (best in show finalist!). This was the best meal I have ever had at a Sushi Restaurant. EVERYTHING was perfection!!! And the winner is... ME!!! For going there!!! (And the Seared Toro too!!!)
(5)
Sylvia C.

Not sure how they have the high ratings....nothing spectacular on their menu. I would expect more menu selections....somewhat of a limited menu. We ordered: Salmon tartare - served with taro chips Spicy seafood shell Spicy salmon handroll Spider maki Though, it looks like there were 5 sushi chef behind the sushi bar - our food took a while. All were average...nothing spectacular. For the pricey side - expected much more. Oh well - one of the misses on this one.
(3)
Sam N.

I thought this place was great. The vibes, service, food and all around experience! I came with a few friends, we orders spicy tuna and spicy salmon on crispy rice to start. The spicy salmon appetizer isn't even on the menu but they made it for us anyways and it came out quickly. We ordered a punch of different rolls and the presentation was great. My favorite by far was the Phoenix roll and I'll definitely order it again! I will be back to this restaurant and I recommend it!
(4)
Aaron B.

My go to sushi pace in the back bay. Can get crowded at lunch no worth making a reservation. Octopus civiche is amazing. Service can be a little slow during busy time but it is not for lack of effort.
(3)
Ryan M.

Pole caught local toro. Thank you. Amazing creme brulee. Great service. Ask for Ben H.
(4)
Skimmilk K.

Great food but the worst service ever! I don't know if this is because it was lunch time but this was not the Douzo I remember. Obviously, the sushi still tasted great but the service was atrocious. The waitress was distracted and couldn't remember our order. She then forgot our water. Then she later asked if we wanted a refill of diet coke and after saying yes, she never brought them. We asked 4 different people for refills but got ignored. Eventually we were dying of thirst and flagged down the waitress who finally brought them. I will add that we saw the hostess walk by and asked her if she could figure out how to get us a refill and she smiled and then never produced our waitress or diet coke. I think she felt that getting them for us may have been beneath her. In any case, I will not be coming back here. Plenty of other places for sushi without the crazy wait for service.
(2)
Shruti S.

The food is amazing here. My favorites are the pork Gyoza, Ribs and the octopus ceviche. The service can sometimes be slow but can also be very good at times. I guess it depends on who you get. But I am willing to take my chances for some yummy food! :)
(4)
Patricia N.

Every dish that we ordered was alright, nothing out of the ordinary... We ordered the Kobi Carpaccio, Salmon Tartare, World Cup Maki (special), and Tuna w/ Crispy Rice... The carpaccio was alright, it lacked the soft texture that carpaccio should always have... The maki was hard to chew as the lobster inside was too large... However the tuna with crispy rice was great... The restaurant definitely has potential and a great location but lacks quality in some dishes
(3)
Mike Z.

I like to think of Douzo as the easy-on-the-eyes kind of date that you want to like, but can't fully commit to. While her rolls are fine and some are even tasty, they're microscopic. I don't know about you, but nowadays a little more 'volume' is preferred if you know what I'm sayin'! Maybe it's this type of mentality that's causing this obesity epidemic, shrugs. Because she grew up in the Back Bay, she can drain your wallet without leaving you satisfied. I don't know about you, but that's not wifey material. The lunch specials are decent. It's filling, tasty, and won't break your money in the bank. The nabeyaki udon and unaju bento are my go-to's. Pricey, pretty, and petite. If that's your type, Douzo is your gal. M
(3)
Joy S.

Got their sushi (alaska and dragon) to go, and it was great quality and pretty tasty. Definitely will be back!
(5)
Madelyn W.

My go-to sushi place, frequent almost every week. Fresh sushi, decent price. During prime dinner hours, there is always a long wait. The trick is to just grab a table by the bar.
(5)
Alexandra K.

Beautiful restaurant, good experience, ideal for our celebratory dinner. The spicy tuna on crispy rice was a little surprising -- first "spicy" roll I've gotten to be legitimately spicy, which wasn't really good or bad but different. A little disappointed in the yellowtail scallion roll, which was tiny, without much fish, and wrapped in nori. Don't get this if you're expecting a more substantial inside out roll. The fish itself was excellent, though. The lobster tempura was delicious, though also a surprise: it was a tempura-dipped lobster maki (4 very generously sized pieces) rather than just tempura-dipped lobster. If you want a filling meal, either skip Douzo or spring for the quite expensive entrees, but otherwise it's a wonderful place for a nice dinner.
(4)
Doreen W.

This was one of the better Japanese food places I have ever been to. We devoured the soft shell crab which was light and crispy with a delicious flavor. Try the chef specialty rolls, they are tasty.
(4)
Pete P.

It does not get better than this! Nice atmosphere, relaxing yet elegant. amazing food, service impeccable ( Whitney )
(5)
Rey M.

I came here with my family. The entire meal was awesome, the only bad moment was that I was eating a piece of squid sushi and I almost threw up... Really bad moment. Other than this the entire meal was great!
(4)
Alex A.

Great service. Very accommodating. I originally made a reservation and kept adding people to it. The staff accommodated us right away despite the indecisive number of people in my party. The sushi quality was superb. I recommend the miso soup and tuna tataki for starters. All special rolls were awesome!
(5)
Michelle P.

The atmosphere was very nice and service was excellent, but the food was only so-so. I was in town for a conference and stopped here with a friend for lunch. We had: 1. Nasu Dengaku (eggplant with sweet miso) - DID NOT LIKE THIS. First of all, it came as an eggplant steak which was hard to cut apart because the texture was stringy and mushy..plus, all those damn seeds. I was expecting the smaller Chinese eggplant, which has a softer skin and sweeter flavor. The sauce wasn't what we were expecting. It is a dark miso (which I dislike because it's very strong) and they put too much sauce on for the serving size. Don't get this unless you really like dark miso. 2. Selection Bento (Lunch Special) w/ chicken katsu and California rolls - It was meh. I was a little putt off by the sketchy looking chicken...It looked like rubber but it tasted fine and had a nice crunch. The California rolls were nothing special. Looked like supermarket brand. The salad came without any dressing (which for me was a good thing). It also comes with a side of hot Chinese mustard...which I mistook for honey mustard dressing for either the salad or chicken...I proceeded to taste a big glop of it and nearly died...But that's my stupid fault, not theirs. Just wanted to give you a laugh. 3. Omakase Special - My friend said she enjoyed it but she didn't too thrilled while eating it. When she likes something, she makes all sorts of ooh and ah sounds...none with this dish. She just ate it and that was that. It was definitely pretty and well prepared though. I don't think the price was worth it. But, it was still passable and it was close to the hotel where our conference was. I do want to give credit to the waitstaff who are very nice and very attentive.
(3)
Greg P.

The best sushi option in Back Bay Douzo is located in Back Bay near the heart of the shopping area. There is a parking garage next door and the restaurant validates your parking ticket. The restaurant itself if upscale and relaxed. It's very different than the over-done decorations of places such as Fugakyu. The waitstaff are helpful. The sushi is quite good. They offer anything from basic maki to designer rolls and sashimi. The sushi reminds me a lot of the quality that Fugakyu used to have. While Fugakyu's quality and service has declined, Douzo has remained excellent. Accordingly, I go to Douzo to quench my sushi craving rather than Fugakyu. Standout maki at Douzo include the shrimp tempura roll, spider maki (soft shell crab), and spicy yellowtail. If you go early (before 7PM), you rarely have to worry about the long waits that some of the other reviewers mention. Overall, Douzo is a great sushi option in Back Bay and worth the drive into the city if you live in the suburbs.
(4)
biz s.

if you like mediocre sushi, want to pay a hidden fee of $2 per sauce, or even edamame that was microwaved... this is the place for you they didn't even waive the extra charge for the sauce when we confronted them. it's best to just walk out with the chocolate mint as you exit the door; best palette cleanser ever.
(2)
Ellissa C.

Came here on my birthday and the sushi was amazing. I loved the ambiance and it was great that they had the option for brown rice instead of just white rice for your sushi rolls.
(5)
Jessica A.

The service was not so great the past few times, but the food is so incredible that I didn't even care. Probably my favorite place to have sushi that's not insanely priced. I would recommend it to anyone. The specialty rolls are the definitely where it's at.
(5)
Michelle S.

Delicious and worth the price! 4 special rolls and 2 beers cost us $80. Atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was super helpful and friendly.
(5)
Daria H.

I was dying to go here after seeing an ad in Improper Bostonian Magazine that had a photo of a delicious appetizer from this place. They got us in the same evening that we called, which was nice. We ordered our food and extra ginger and never got the extra ginger... The food also took a little too long. The appetizers were absolutely delicious, but the sushi rolls were just ok. The ambience is trendy and the music was nice but the sushi quality did not fit the bill.
(3)
Mary C.

I recently moved to Boston from New York and was frantically looking for a quality sushi restaurant. I don't think Boston has as many options as New York, but Douzou is definitely a decent restaurant. This place gets extremely packed on weekends, so I made a reservation a week ahead of time. Once I arrived, I was immediately seated and was greeted by a very cordial waiter. The menu was very extensive! The waiter recommended us a delicious sake and a shrimp appetizer. The appetizer was tasty but it didn't seem like an authentic Japanese plate, more like Chinese mayonnaise shrimp. My friend and I each ordered two rolls, and the rolls were solid. Overall, it was a positive dining experience, but I am still looking to try other options in Boston.
(4)
Greg B.

Went back a few times and this place has always remained consistent in quality, service, and ambiance. The fish is always fresh and delicious and their special rolls are simply amazing to eat. They always have a great selection of sashimi and 5 different types of Toro.
(5)
John W.

Solid option for lunch and dinner. Prices are moderate. On a budget? No problem, go for lunch. Bento boxes are a great deal. The decor is modern, perfect place for a date, or with friends. Waitstaff are attentive. More importantly, the food is good, fish is fresh, however, not much exotic fish choices, the only downside to Douzo.
(4)
K C.

Best sushi I've ever had...and I love sushi. If I was loaded, I'd come here on the reg...but it's out of my price range so only special occasions for this girl! Try the Crunchy Roll. It's literally heaven.
(5)
Victoria P.

Came here with the boyfriend and ordered steamed pork buns, the omakase special and the sashimi lunch. The pork buns were a bit too fatty, but still delicious. We were a little disappointed with our lunches. Usually, with omakase, you get the chef's choice of the freshest fish, but my plate was filled with boring choices and fishy tasting fish. Considering the great reviews, I was expecting a decent meal, but it fell flat. Service was good, but I doubt I'll be back.
(3)
Fred L.

Spicy tuna hand roll in a soy wrap. Might be one of my favorite dishes in all of boston.
(4)
Sharon Z.

I really wanted to like this place and expected more - the location, decor, ambiance and wait staff is impeccable. But the food was not up to par for a fine dining establishment. For appetizer - Tuna tataki - Nicely plated, fresh fish, but a little too vinegary which overwhelmed the taste buds and hid the taste of the fish. Hamachi Kama - Okay, the fish was not tenderly cooked. For maki - Douzo, Torched Toro, Phoenix rolls - They were just okay. The size is a little big and the hand work is a little rough - the rice layer wasn't an even thickness and fish was cut thickly. The quality of the fish is so-so, the flavor contrasts wasn't strong between the elements or distinct enough for the individual elements, it's not something I crave to eat again. Oishii is still a better choice for creativity and immaculate flavor of their maki rolls. Toraya for amazing fish quality at a much better price.
(3)
Kevin B.

No matter what Open Table says, I've never had to wait long for a table. Fish is fresh and there's plenty of alternatives for the more squeamish.
(4)
Eric M.

Duozo is a high quality sushi place in the heart of the Back Bay, right near the train station. It is elegantly decorated inside which sets the tone for the service and food quality which you will assuredly receive during your dining experience. It is a good place for both lunch and dinner. They have a fully stocked bar with helpful and knowledge bar tenders. The sushi is excellent and freshly prepared. They pack a set of takeout containers twice a day so if you're in a rush you can still grab a box and know that it will be fresh. I've eaten here several times for both lunch and dinner and have yet to have a bad experience. It's a great place to grab a quick lunch with friends or co-workers or a nice place for a Friday night date in Boston.
(4)
Darien R.

We had lunch here today. Expect pricey, small portions, and everything served to you looking like it it's trying to get pictured on the cover of Bon Appetit magazine cover. Here's what we ordered: SPICY TUNA SALAD: This is not what you're thinking. If you're like me, and you order it thinking what you've had before at other restaurants, you're going to be very disappointed. I was. It was tasty but it was way too unconventional for me. I wanted a Hawaiian Poke type salad and i got a few bites of pulverized tuna with micro greens on top with a couple of bread sticks stuck in the tuna as a pretentious garnish. A waste of an order in my opinion. And the kicker? Not even mildly spicy! So that was the intro. Well, not really. The WATERMELON MARTINI was the starter and that wasn't great either. Just ordinary and not repeatable. CHICKEN TONKATSU BENTO: My wife's order and she said she was happy with it. I sampled the chicken and the spicy tuna roll that came in combo and they were both good. The tuna wasn't spicy though. SPICY TUNA WITH CRISPY RICE CRACKERS: Tasty little morsels. Emphasis on LITTLE. Very little to eat! And not spicy at all. Someone in the back needs to look up the word SPICY! SPARE RIBS: I read from another Yelp review that the spare ribs were good so I tried them. I have to admit, they were good. Three little ribs stacked up on each other. Very charred as I like them, and a sweet teriyaki glaze. Wish I had a few more of these. But nothing like my favorite Sticky Korean Ribs at Pacific Catch in Campbell. Those ribs are dreamy. Well, in the end, I wouldn't return here. The value isn't there, and just too pretentious for my taste. I don't mind trendy, fancy and artful, but if you're going to go there, you need to deliver. They're doing a few things right but, in my opinion, they're missing the mark.
(3)
Andrew L.

Pretty much the best sushi in Boston (haven't been to O-Ya, but that's a different price range). Not really much to say besides that--you have your standard rolls, just a little tastier here (no real reason why... better quality ingredients? better sauce portions?) and some unique items that are good for a change of pace.
(5)
Dave M.

this place was pretty good. we ordered several types of sushi and sashimi and everything was fresh, but the presentation could have been a little more neater on just a dish or two. some of the rolls were kinda skinny and felt slapped together. the prices were just a tad bit higher than others but you're paying for the decor. the host was the most unmemorable part of our experience. when sitting us down, she put our party of 5 at a table for 4 with a seat at the end at 5pm when no one else was there. when we were leaving at 6:30-7pm the place still had several tables open. i don't know why they did that. when we were flabbergasted and wondering if we should ask for a different table she sighed and turned around where she mocked us with an employee. i even made reservations a few days before. but our waitress was great and the food was great so i'll have to look past that. overall, it was a good experience and not a bad option.
(3)
kim s.

I used to love this place. Came back a year later and the whole food experience just suxs. Carpacio way too sweet...I tasted no hamachi just complete sweetness. Tartar looked kinda weird and way too sweet...I tasted no salmon just sweetness. Nigiri used cheap fish and cut in odd size and shape...unacceptable for the high price they charge. As soon as I finish my meal I ran to the bathroom. As soon as I got home I ran to the bathroom again. Must have been an off day but I'm not coming back.
(2)
Sora C.

Overall, my husband and I had a good dining perhaps it wasn't great as I expected..we sat at the sushi bar and the sushi man in front of us kept dropping the dry seaweed to us by mistake..lol We ordered couple special rolls and Nasu Dengaku (Grilled miso eggplant). Nasu Dengaku is my favorite Japanese dish so I 've had in many sushi restaurants...but this wasn't good here. Too salty and the sauce was way too strong..had a only one bite...for the first time! Sad..besides that, the special rolls were pretty good and the atmosphere is loud but okay.
(4)
Harris M.

Everything but the sushi is top notch. Our server was great as well as the ambiance. The tables could use a little more spacing. I ordered the sushi platter and have had better on my Podunk side of the state. I was willing to pay more for better sushi, not just the ambiance. We won't be back.
(2)
Em P.

This is our go to place in Boston for sushi. I'm a vegetarian and my husband is not, and we both love it. Only complaint is last time we got cocktails, they were a little week and sweet. Also they have a parking garage next door and they validate, so it's very easy.
(4)
Sergio M.

Terrible, overrated not to mention the destroyed my birthday, from service to food. Have not gone back since then
(1)
Darcy P.

My review is not so much about the food (stupid, perhaps) but rather the service. the sushi is fine. it's not great and it's not bad. it's reasonably priced and the place serves late, which is NOT the case with lots of restaurants in this area, though that does seem to be changing slowly. I used to frequent this place because it's near the T and, when getting home late from class and not wanting to cook, I would pop in. I would sit at the bar, which almost always had space, and it seemed fine. until the mean bartender came out. For all of you out there who, like me, don't appreciate people just trashing places on yelp, please know that i talked to the management about this (I wrote a letter and also stopped in). maybe that makes me seem like a jerk but I'm not and I wasn't. the bartenders (mainly one but she seemed to be the head bartender and maybe trained others in meanness. and she always seemed to be there. It got to be that i would call to see if she was working, but then others were mean, too, so...) were just downright mean. like they hated me mean. like they were angry that i was there mean. the service was terrible. and that, while not acceptable, was not even the problem. they were rude and mean. the first time i figured the woman was having a bad day so was like, ok, that stinks for her and i hope her day tomorrow is better. I tipped well bc sometimes people have off days. the next time i was like, wow, is she just grumpy all of the time? and then the next time...man. I am talking I would sit down, she'd ignore me, and then finally i'd ask her for a drink or menu or whatever and she would kind of glare at me and toss me something. or say, what do you want? REALLY??? another time she told me that this was not "really" her job and she had a real job (as if being a bartender isn't a "real" job, and a hard one at that!!). this was after I ordered some salmon sashimi. and you can think i must have said something or looked at her meanly or SOMETHING for her to act like this but I didn't. I'm a pretty smiley person, which is weird to say about yourself but it's true. and it wasn't just me. two friends in the neighborhood told me they stopped going there bc the servers are so mean. and more than once, people near me at the bar (to whom she was also mean--see, it wasn't just me!) said they were never coming back and/or talked to the manager. the manager, btw, at least the one with whom I spoke, was basically like, no, everyone here is very polite. and I also wrote to them and they never responded. so, while it does stay open late and the sushi is decent, I stopped going and don't suggest that you go, either.
(1)
Rohan K.

Had the Chirashi dinner... It was absolutely delicious with a great selection of fish...
(5)
Natalie J.

Perfect ambience and modern decor. My friend and I did have to wait for about fifteen minutes even though we'd made a reservation, but there was space at the bar to grab a cocktail. After being seated, we ordered a variety of items: lobster tempura, salmon tartare, agadashi tofu. lobster miso soup, and two sushi rolls. Everything was divine! The presentation on the sushi rolls was especially beautiful. The bill was only about $60 for the two of us (not including drinks we paid for at the bar,) which seemed very reasonable. We both agreed that it was one of the best sushi restaurants we'd ever been to!
(5)
Nelly M.

I will only base my review on my first (maybe the only) visit. We decided to have a lil reunion at this restaurant due to its strategic location, which is near to the subway station. It was a very nice reunion with my Japanese Northampton roomie even though the sushi, tempura and shumai were not outstanding and were pricey! Fortunately, their service and the wait staff were fantastic! They let us sit in even though the other party hadn't come yet. We looked so cold after walking 12 hours at Boston freezing Winter so they decided to let us sit. Very nice of them. If I should be back to this city again, I may not be back. It hurt my pocket
(3)
Alison g.

Ate there last night with my picky friend. She and I both are very high maintainence diners. Fab food, fab waitperson, accommodating hostess. All around good experience. Only pet peeve- tables are too close together. Please redesign seating and you will be perfect. Thanks
(5)
Jaimee A.

This was awesome (and expensive) sushi. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great and the restaurant was really pretty. We started with the shishito peppers with garlic sauce. I had several pieces of sashimi and the hubby had sushi. My girls had the chicken Katsu. Everything was delicious, if I lived in Boston, I would be a regular.
(4)
Kim F.

The servers and ambiance were nice but the food had no flavor. I had mushroom soup identified as spicy. It was a pleasant, but not excellent, very mild mushroom broth. My oyster appetizer dip was ok, the oysters were not memorable. Rob had 3 sushi rolls and they were bland. Still on the hunt for sushi better than the grocery store in Boston.
(2)
Samantha G.

This is, by far, my favorite sushi place. The options are plentiful and the food is fresh. The bar is nice and the drinks keep coming. The bathrooms are clean and it is not terribly hard to get a reservation. Plus it is uber convenient to the Back Bay T and Copley Square. I only have two. One is that 2 out of the several times I have been there, the waitress (not the same one each time) messed up part of the order. The other is that it is a touch too loud for my preference, but worth it for the food. I will keep going back!
(4)
Traveling W.

Stopped by on a weeknight with a local friend and enjoyed dinner here. The wait was quoted as 20 minutes, but we were seated quicker than that. Their sashimi platter (fresh and yummy) + a roll + order of nigiri left us stuffed to the gills by the end of the night. We had two cocktails (girly, tasty) and chatted over the noisy restaurant. Wait staff is super nice. The food is definitely pricey here, but a good choice if you're looking for a nice evening.
(4)
Steven F.

I've been here a couple times waiting for yhe commuter. I've had the Tonkatsu and a few maki. Tonkatsu was probably my favorite. It had more meat then the usual Japanese restaurant but I mean you kind of do pay for it. So far I've had the Spicy Hamachi and the Spicy Hotate nothing too memorable but the price. The miso soup was decent, it had this mushrooms in it and the flavor was there wasn't too watered down like a few places I've been to. The service was OK. I know it was a bit busy when i went there for lunch so i can't really complain.
(4)
Carolyn C.

I love sushi and I now love this place! The presentation of everything was fantastic and the flavors of all the food matched it! If you go here, you have to go for the full experience - appetizers, entrees, and desserts! You have to get the appetizers (i.e. tuna tataki and torched salmon) - they are beautiful to look at and absolutely delicious. My friend and I got the Phoenix and Rainbow rolls which were as equally good as the appetizers. The desserts were pleasantly delicious as well! We got the chocolate molten lava cake, and the fried green tea ice cream. The only dish we ordered that wasn't great was the yaki ramen - it wasn't bad, it was just ordinary. So in comparison to the other dishes, it didn't seem worth our time. Overall, the food was fantastic, the service was great, the ambiance was very modern, and I love this restaurant. I highly recommend it!
(5)
Marcus M.

I had dinner here last night (Sunday, February 09, 2014) with a friend and the service was excellent. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, and even the other servers were kind. Folks had smiles on their faces. Though the place seemed a tad pricey, the items on the menu varied in price range so you could definitely find something that wouldn't break your pocket and would be tasty. The ambiance was nice as well, it felt like a nice intimate space. The food was good as well, which is always the key. It seemed like there were a lot of choices. I plan to be back, for sure. You need to go too. Dooooo iiiitttt!
(4)
Michelle T.

I haven't been to too many impressive sushi places in Boston, but Douzo was actually memorable enough of a place for me to be happy to return for another meal. Ok, I admit I actually truly like this place because the cocktails are really good and they weren't understaffed on a Thursday night so our sushi came out fast. Not having to wait for sushi at a sushi restaurant is huge for me just because I've had to wait one too many times. Apparently Douzo doesn't take reservations for 2. We had to wait over 40 minutes for a table to open up at 7:45pm, which means don't expect to eat until...8:45. Luckily, my mango parisian cocktail was delicious and with good company, the wait isn't bad. You just can't go wrong with proseco, Absolut mango and St. Germaine. Sweet, fruity and refreshing. mmmmm.... Between 2 people, we shared 2 special rolls and a Douzo platter (which had sushi and sashimi). We bulldozed over the appetizer section since nothing really stood out. The Douzo platter had extremely fresh thick slices of sashimi and a tasty fried sushi roll that reminded me a lot of a fried California roll. I was pleasantly surprised by the salmon and tuna as they were so fresh and flavorful. It came with a a few nigiri's, including shrimp nigiri, eel, squid and 2 different kinds of white fish. Toro Jalepeno roll was my favorite of the night. The spicy kick from the jalepeno was actually perfect in bringing out the flavors of the fish. No wasabi needed. I will totally come back again and order this roll! Red Spider roll fell flat for me. The soft shell crab was soggy and flavorless as if they fried the crab and left it in a wet place ...and forgot about it for a while before rolling it up into our roll. Service was attentive, professional and fast. Atmosphere was young, hip and more on the trendy side. Expect a wait and a super busy restaurant (probably partially due to location) on a weekend, or even on a Thursday evening!
(3)
Jennifer T.

Convenient location if you are in Back Bay, as its right next to the T. They have a lunch menu, where it was over $15 if you ordered it with a sushi roll as well. FYI, their "beef roll" is typically a "tataki" on other menus. It was good but nothing that stood out. Their spicy tuna roll was in the same vein. This place is decent enough if you're in the area, but nothing too stellar to go out of your way to check out.
(3)
Matthew S.

Great location with great sushi. Went here with a friend for a late lunch/early dinner. The servers were friendly and attentive. Lots of options on the menu but my favorite was the Boston Roll! Warning... This is a nicer spot so I felt underdressed in my jeans and tee shirt.
(4)
Beverly C.

I came here for Valentine's Day, and was super excited that my date and I weren't required to order from the pre-fixe menu! Our server was attentive and super helpful in suggestions. And the place is a great for dates! We shared the spicy tuna on crispy sushi rice and the miso yaki to start. The spicy tuna appetizer looked like little tater tots and were super yummy. The miso yaki was probably one of my favorites- the miso cod literally melted in your mouth. For entrees, we had the red spider roll and the Douzo entree. The Douzo entree came on a nice platter shaped like a bridge, and came with a LOT of different pieces of sashimi and sushi. It was more than enough. They also included 6 rolls of a deep-fried California roll! (Which sounds weird, but it tasted pretty good!) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE RED SPIDER ROLL. DO NOT ORDER THE REGULAR SPIDER. It was phenomenal and I wish every Japanese restaurant carried this... But then again, it probably wouldn't be as special. My experience at Douzo was amazing and will definitely be back!
(5)
Jacob S.

Very good sushi, and I love the red spider roll. Slightly on the pricey side, but certainly not outrageous. Overall, a very solid done in or take out option.
(4)
Christine K.

Red spider roll and sashimi sampler were fabulous. Great sushi place with nice ambiance, food presentation, quality, and affordable pricing. This was my first meal in boston and it did not disappoint. I arrived 35 minutes late travelling from Ithaca, NY and they held our table for us. Great first date place.
(5)
Tina W.

Expected more from a place that visually gives off a high-end feel. The food was alright, that's about it. Ate at Atlantic Fish Company the next night and that was much more memorable. My waitress and food service were commendable though.
(2)
Elle W.

I love the soaring high ceiling and the modern, calming decor at Douzo. While the sashimi isn't as good as NYC midtown sushi restaurants (e.g., Hatsuhana, SushiAnn), other dishes are yummy. I like ordering edamame, agadashi tofu, corn, and miso cod for appetizers. The sashimi uni is good quality - which is one way I judge sushi restaurants by. If the uni is bad, the sushi isn't high quality. You can walk in for lunch and you get served very promptly. For that alone, I've bumped it up a star. It's a pet peeve of mine that some sushi restaurants take forever to serve you food. I'm totally professing my ignorance of sushi-preparation, but why does it take 15 min to deliver 2 pieces of uni sashimi? At Douzo, I added an order of uni and it came out in under 7 minutes! Highly recommend for a business lunch. You can finish in an hour and it's easy to catch a taxi back to the office.
(4)
Alee G.

How did I not know about this place sooner? I came here on night for a friend's birthday celebration. I got miso soup and the caterpillar roll. Both were fantastic! The caterpillar roll actually came out looking like a caterpillar with 2 cucumber slices as the antennas and piece of squid as the eyes. I was totally amused. I love stuff like that. The decor of this place is nice and modern. The lighting (which I'm big on) is great. Dim, but not too much so. We walked in with no reservation on a Thursday evening after work and were immediately seated. Yet another thing that I adore, no wait! I'll definitely be back.
(5)
A K.

I highly recommend Douzo if you're looking for a nice night out and are craving sushi. I've gone here twice, and will keep going back! The cocktails, the sushi, the sashimi, the other appetizers and dishes...mostly everything I have tried here has been delicious. The first time I went to Douzo was for what I thought was an anniversary dinner with my, at the time, boyfriend. Right before going to the restaurant, he actually proposed! and I thought it was going to be a nice, quiet dinner to celebrate. When we arrived, however, I was in for a surprise! A huge table of close friends/family was there waiting for us to celebrate our engagement...and that brings me back to the point of this review! The staff here are great. Super friendly and accommodating. Knowledgeable and professional. The second time I went to Douzo was to celebrate another anniversary, one year after my now husband and I got engaged that first night and we found that this restaurant is definitely consistent. The ingredients are fresh and pleasing. There are some interesting twists on some dishes and a nice selection of makis. Definitely recommend whether you are looking for a date night or dinner with a larger party!
(4)
Nicole B.

The best. Came here with my cousin and we had the best of times.
(5)
Jennifer N.

They have toro! One of my favorites and sometimes hard to come by. Very fresh sushi. I've only done take out- but it's quick and well presented. I'm a fan. And it's on the list for dine-in to try.
(4)
Katy W.

Just really good food. We enjoyed the oysters katsu to start which had a great texture, not chewy at all. Tempura broccoli and sweet potatoes also yummy. The white sangria was fine, a little sweet for me, but it was my first white sangria so I have nothing to compare it to. For our main course we shared several rolls including the spicy tuna, kamikaze, crunchy, and caterpillar. They were all good with a distinctive mix of flavors. All of the ingredients down to the cucumber were clearly fresh. The prices were very fair in comparison to other places we've been especially considering the location and the nice ambiance. I'm glad we made reservations although we had to go super early (5:45) in order to get in. At first it seemed like we could easily have walked in and have been seated, but when we left people were banging down the door to get in (around 6:30).
(5)
Dick G.

Douzo did a great job. They were able to accommodate our last minute reservations and the food was fantastic. Excellent and friendly service from our waitress and the bartenders. Douzo is my new sushi go to. I found it much better than my last few meals at Haru. For a solid amount of sushi for 4 people I found the prices to be reasonable.
(5)
Garrett L.

We had reservation for Christmas Eve for party of 5 and were seated promptly. Service was great and fish was fresh. However, the portion sizes were very small. Some rolls consisted of merely 3 pieces! We had to order a lot to get full so prepare to order more food than what you normally would to save you wait time during the meal.
(4)
Erica I.

Too expensive for the quality. Don't count on buying pre-made rolls for a quick lunch, they'll have already sold out by the time you get there. The entrance is a little awkward and you almost always bump into someone else. Save your money and go elsewhere. $11 for a spicy tuna roll is an absolute joke!!
(2)
Yow-Bang W.

You get what you pay for! This restaurant is kind of like the upgraded version of Shojo to me: Modern interior, great service and great food. You need pay more to get these upgrades of course, and be dressy.
(5)
Paul D.

Oh dear. Well if you a Lady Who Lunches A Lot, or a 2010's chick trying to revive the 1990's Sex and the City vibe, this place would be wonderful. The sushi is fresh. The cocktails, nothing remarkable. The service, aloof, like we should be paying you for the privilege. For a place with so many great reviews, I am surprised. There seems to be more focus on the scene rather than the food and service. Pass.
(1)
Cindy H.

After being away from home for a few days, I was craving sushi so I yelped a few places and found Douzo. I ordered the hamachi collar which was nicely grilled but slightly overcooked on some parts. The ponzu dipping sauce which is almost like fish sauce went very well with the dish. I also got a chirashi bowl - it looked very pretty but the fish was average. My favorite was the salmon because it was soft and melts in your mouth, but in general the slices were too thick. Why 5 stars? While I was eating I realized I understood what the chefs were saying. So I started to talking to them and one of them said, "wait, let me get you something". He made me one of the best sushi dishes and it was off the menu! He slightly torched a piece of fried squid and topped it with a slightly torched salmon belly and added spicy mayo, fish eggs, and green onions! The salmon belly just melts in your mouth! It was delicious! Better than what I ordered haha.
(5)
Sonia D.

Yummy sushi spot in a great location. I was there for lunch a few weeks back and sat at the bar. I ordered the seaweed salad and sashimi lunch. Fish was fresh and the pieces were huge. Salmon, Octopus, Tuna, Hamachi. The seaweed salad was good too. Can't wait to go back!
(4)
Alicia W.

Great Sushi and appetizers. I tried the vegetarian rolls, edamame and grilled corn and everything was top notch. The atmosphere is pretty trendy and classy. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Jenn H.

My personal favorite for sushi in Boston. Great location in Back Bay, and over the years that I've gone here, this place has remained consistent in its quality. Tip: I wouldn't recommend going for lunch, because the service is a little lackluster then. All of the cold apps are awesome. One of my faves is the yellowtail usuzukuri. For the hot apps, I love the lobster tempura and crispy shrimp. Special rolls - try the scallop kiwi, red spider and phoenix. They also do a fabulous dragon roll, which is a classic. To be honest, I've probably tried almost all of the special rolls and I've enjoyed each one. Of course, amazing wine and sake. Can't go wrong with this place.
(5)
Andrew K.

This place is a little bit trying too hard in the trendy department. But the food was GREAT - the spicy miso soup with lobster was killer as was the sake sashimi - MELTED IN MY MOUTH. So good. All the douche-bags who ate there were an afterthought when I tasted that salmon. Note: they win all these awards for being affordable. I didn't find them particularly affordable. Maybe they meant by Tokyo standards?
(4)
Anne W.

Finally I made it to this spot after months of walking by it... I have finally visited this spot in Back Bay. That and Salty Pig are crossed off my list of places I needed to try! So unfortunately, I did not fall in love with this place. It's a trendy spot.. so I am so very thankful I made reservations. They wrote down my phone number wrong and tried to move my reservation 30 minutes earlier than I had requested... so they almost they gave away my table. They didn't though.. and the wait staff was very nice. I didn't think the food was that good unfortunately. I had three rolls and split it with my friend.. Catepillar roll, Torch Roll, and Phoenix Roll. Good.. not awesome.. I still think my favorite is Oishii. I think Fugakyu can be good.. but I have gotten sick there on more than one occasion.
(3)
Sashka P.

Great sushi restaurant! We sat at the sushi bar because the place was PACKED. It reminds me of a nicer Empire with its modern cool dÃ©cor and clubby music. Maybe I was just really hungry, but the sushi was amazing. Seriously the salmon was like butter. Get the crazy roll and the summer roll and definitely a few pieces of salmon nigiri.
(5)
Mel C.

Looking in from outside, this place looks ridiculously fancy. I was surprised when I came in and the rolls were only $13.50. Great deal for Boston because aside from Douzo, the sushi/sashimi is pretty awful here which is surprising because the seafood is so fresh. I hate it when the chefs don't know how to properly cut the fish, but the Douzo chefs do a good job of preparing the sashimi. The lobster miso is okay. The seaweed salad is okay (I'm think the Yelpers who rave about the seaweed salad probably have just never had seaweed salad before. HMart sells giant portions of seaweed salad for $4.). The things to order here are the sashimi and sushi.
(5)
Lei B.

I expected so much more with all of the reviews of this place but I was completely disappointed. I came here for lunch on a Friday with a friend. We searched Yelp and found the glowing reviews of this place. Once I stepped into the restaurant, I knew the restaurant was more about ambiance than the food. For appetizers we ordered the monkfish pate and nasu dengaku (eggplant in miso sauce). We got the eggplant first and my immediate reaction was a little disgust. The eggplant was completely covered in the dark brown miso sauce. It didn't look very appealing, I didn't even bother taking a picture of it. When I tasted it, the miso sauce was waaayyy too sweet. You can't even taste the grilled eggplant. My friend and I had to scrape off the sauce to get a decent flavor. The monkfish "pate" was really good but not what I was expecting. When I hear the word pÃ¢tÃ© I was expecting some type of spread. The monkfish liver came out whole, I didn't mind this at all because that's how I like it. I just didn't like how they tried to make it fancy on the menu. I ordered the sushi and sashimi lunch combo for my meal. My friend ordered the yellowtail roll and a dragon roll. My lunch combo came with sashimi pieces of red snapper, salmon, and tuna. Then my sushi pieces were just repetitive with the red snapper, salmon, tuna, and oh yay they added shrimp! What no yellowtail in there?! If I knew the sushi and sashimi were going to be the same type of fish I would have ordered something else. The cuts of the fish were ok but the quality was not very good. The red snapper was dry and the salmon was too chewy. I tasted my friend's dragon roll and it was ok. They had tempura sweet potato in the roll and that was different. However it made the roll pretty heavy. The eel was good and the sauce wasn't too sweet. I didn't get to try the yellowtail roll but my friend said it was good. Unsatisfied with my combo, I ordered a toro handroll to hopefully lift my spirits. The toro handroll wasn't impressive for $17. There was supposed to be scallions inside but I didn't get any. The toro wasn't the best quality and the seaweed it was wrapped in was so chewy. Our total bill came out to be $71 pre tax and tip. I couldn't believe how much we spent on the quality of the food. The monkfish liver was the only saving grace of my meal. The service was ok when it came to clearing our plates but we did have to ask several times for lemon and water refills. So sad this had to be my last meal in Boston. I definitely won't be back, I'd rather spend my money at a good hole-in-the-wall sushi type of joint than this place.
(2)
Laura Y.

We were visiting from California and craving sashimi. With no reservation, we had a 45-minute wait. We usually eat at small, family-owned sushi bars so this was a bit loud and hectic to us. Nevertheless, the sashimi (tako, maguro, uni) and rolls we ordered were fresh and cut well. Considering how busy it was, the service was excellent. They were very apologetic for our long wait, even though it was no fault of theirs. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd return.
(4)
Mila B.

Sit at the sushi bar if it's just you and another person. You won't regret it!
(5)
Nabeel N.

Another one of those finds on yelp with the highest rating and reviews. I followed it and was not wronged. Tends to get a bit packed so grab a bar table. You will not be disappointed. Excellent waitstaff, great selection of sake. Until this sushi restaurant, I've been drinking my sake warm. The waitress introduced me to cold sake for the first time and boy do I love it! Great selection of fish - tad bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. Definitely a keeper.
(5)
Jacob M.

A decent Japanese place, a bit on the pricey side. Not the best sushi in town (for the price), in my opinion. But their grilled salmon is excellent, and nabeyaki udon is delicious and authentic. Trendy atmosphere. The sake on their menu are somewhat over-priced, considering the majority of their selection are not the well-known fancy kinds in Japan. But no major complaints. The service, while friendly and pleasant, I find to be rather slow. Well this review just turned out to be a bit harsh, considering how I eat here almost every week. Sorry, Douzo, but your service could definitely improve a bit (again, for the price). ; )
(3)
Sara L.

Great semi fancy sushi for when you don't want to break the bank in Back Bay. I enjoyed a Sunday evening dinner with two colleagues at Douzo and had an overall very positive experience. We started by splitting two veggie appetizers - the ohitashi and edamame with spicy garlic sauce. Both were good, but the sauce on the edamame really elevated the dish. We followed this up with scallop sashimi and three special rolls: Dragon, Back Bay and Jalapeno Toro. They were all delicious, but the Jalapeno Toro was head and shoulders above the other two. The rolls were smaller than I expected for "special" rolls, but they were reasonably priced and their size made them easy to eat. I only regret that we didn't order one or two more to share between the three of us (two small women, one big guy). The price for dinner was not exorbitant. I want to say right around $100 including tip, one beer and the food described above. I was expecting it to be more based on how sleek and trendy the restaurant is. They also have some great lunch specials, but I was sadly not able to take advantage before leaving Boston.
(4)
Ash C.

Fresh ingredients and great service. Servers are very attentive and courteous. Uni, Hamachi were melt in my mouth. I will definitely come back for tasting more delicious food
(4)
Tiffany L.

Probably the best sushi I've had in Boston. They have a great selection, and the sushi is high quality. Also, it's incredibly nice inside -- a very modern, trendy feel. I will definitely go again!
(5)
Colleen G.

Maybe I tried the wrong things. Maybe I expected too much after shelling out $30 on two sushi rolls. Maybe it was Monday night and they weren't enthused to be there? I don't know what happened, but I was kind of "meh" about this place after leaving. A friend and I had dinner here while I visited Boston, and she highly recommended it. Douzo looks promising: sleek, cool interior, packed on a Monday night, interesting menu items. We chose a high top in the bar section: cramped, but good enough for the two of us. Drinks: 5 stars. The wine was priced right, and the gin-St. Germain-lavender cocktail I can't remember the name of was delicious. Service was efficient, but mostly absent. We got the feeling our server was annoyed we were there. For two industry people like us, it's easy to spot. The sushi I had was so forgettable. I hate that! I love sushi. Every time I try a new sushi place I go in so optimistic and ready to love everything... not the case here. I wouldn't say that I'll never return, but I don't visit Boston that often, and I'm sure I can find other places to try when I come back to the city.
(3)
kent r.

Lunch is a fantastic experience here. Try authentic Japanese food without the confusion and fear! Great value too. We got the box, chefs choice, and it was simply the best Sushi I have ever tasted. My guests agreed.
(5)
Chad C.

We visit Boston often but this is our first time trying sushi in the city. We were not disappointed! Douzo has a great modern feel with house music playing in the background which was perfect. Menu included great food and drink options for all. Rolls were delicious and everything was fresh. I had the house salad to start and their ginger dressing was the best I ever had at a sushi restaurant. The service was superb as well, our waiter was top notch. We will surly return to this restaurant!
(5)
Carrie L.

One of my favorite places to get sushi in Boston!! The lunch specials are decently priced and a good deal! There's so many to choose from. It's awesome if you work around the area (Seafood udon, salmon fried rice). I personally don't go for any of the basic roll because that's way overpriced. But the specialty rolls are very creative - tiger roll, crunchy roll, backbay, phoenix! The appetizers are also yummy - spicy tuna cripsy rice, octopus ceviche. There's a lot of variety of fish for sushi and sashimi. Great place to satisfy any sushi craving you may have!
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Eva B.

Omg the seafood ramen and pork ramen. It was worst ramen in my life. I had to finish that because i almost died due to starvation. Basically the ramen soup is made out of chemical powder. I didn't expect high quality of ramen which need 24hours preparation, but didn't expect 5minutes package ramen in a nice bowl. While im making all frown face, the waiter never checked on us. Boo on service. I am afraid that ppl get an idea that this is true ramen. IT IS NOT Japanese RAMEN. Not even close.
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Jon S.

When I moved to Boston, I heard you couldn't find decent Mexican or sushi (at least compared to LA). Now, the Mexican food thing I've realized is true, but after trying this place, there's definitely some good Japanese food over here. Came here for lunch, and we ordered the two lunch specials. I had the chicken katsu with the spicy tuna roll. He had the what was apparently like a chef's special kind of thing with sashimi and some fried fish and chicken. Okay, so this place definitely isn't cheap. The lunch special ran around $15, but the portion size was pretty large. Sizable portion of chicken (which may or may not have had MSG sprinkled on it...), salad, mound of rice, and spicy tuna roll. All of which were good. The sashimi pieces were large and looked fresh. Neither of us could finish everything on the plate, but definitely not because the food was bad! The food came out fast, the service wasn't bad, and the decor was modern and definitely not tacky like a lot of Japanese places. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the mood for Japanese again.
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Remie M.

can i express how much i LOOOOOOOOOOVE SUSHI?!?! :) so during hurricane Irene day 1. . . MOSTLY EVERYTHING was closed!!! We were deciding what to eat and see who was actually open! We came across this place, and I'm glad we did! We parked in the bldg structure that is connect with equinox gym! We walked into the restaraunt there was only one couple eating lunch. Greeted and seated, our waiter was AMAZING! Super friendly and accomodating!!! The amibiance was modern and very stylish. . .something i would see in south OC! We ordered: beef tataki, lunch special sashimi (salmon, tuna, hamachi and octopus), fatty tuna sashimi and a roll (which i 4got the name 4) everything was super delishhh!!! was really full i couldn't even get out of my booth! hahaha
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Monica F.

This was suggested by a lot of locals on my thread on where to eat...so my friend and I decided to come here for our first dinner out in Boston... It was a Friday night, and the place was packed. We were told we had to wait for 45minutes...(which we agreed to...) but we ended up having a table after a 20-minute wait... I notice they don't have a lot of room for waiting customers. As we waited, i browsed the menu...I found the prices only slightly higher than my fave sushi spots in CA...But my spots here were nothing like the ambiance at Douzo. I was amazed with the entire ambiance... Dim lights, High Ceilings, Cool Music, Well dressed hostesses... Modern looking decor... i was whoa-d... It's probably where a Lauren Conrad-Audrina Patridge or a Blaire Waldorf-Serena Vanderwoodsen would meet to gossip and make boyfriend trades or what not... It's really an upscale place perfect for those first dates and dressy night outs... (although, dressy isn't really required - i said that just so you sort of blend with the high-end ambiance) Note: this review is based on Sushi with the exception of our Gyoza order Our order: *Gyoza: Pan- fried. Came in 5 pieces. My friend was craving for gyoza for some reason, so she got this. I tried it, and it was juicy and tasty. However. Most places share the same taste as it. So nothing really spectacular with this gyoza... *Yellowtail Scallion Handroll: Hamachi is fresh, and the handroll is actually pretty huge. It was stuffed with a lot of hamachi. the hamachi to rice ratio is perefect on this handroll. *Red Spider Roll: really nice presentation. This is one of the few rolls that has a lot of rawness in it. Although, for the price, it was pretty ordinary. The rolls weren't as big. and the taste didn't have a kick in it for it to stand out amongst the other spider rolls i've tried. *Torch Roll: Had avocado and Cucumber wrapped with seared yellowtail. It has a touch of yuzu sauce and black tobiko. Once again, the rolls were tiny. I was pretty disappointed with the taste, as i love love love hamachi. It was pretty bland. I think it would have had more taste if the yellowtail weren't seared. (this was on the special rolls on the menu..but nothing really to special about it - it's something one can make at home) *Toro Sashimi: This got me excited as heck...it was only $23 for 5 pcs of Toro sashimi. That's a steal....or so i thought. In the Bay Area, it usually is around $12-$14 for 2 pcs. I was expecting the Toro divine-immaculate-sultry Toro experience. But Douzo's didn't fulfill that for me. The Toro sashimi was sliced indifferently leaving a lot of unchewable fish tissue looking parts, that i had to spit out. It didn't come down so smooth like butter as it should. *Cocktail of the Night for me: Tokyo Cosmo: Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka, Sake, Triple sec, splash of lime and cran. This is Love. This saved the night of a really disappointing sushi night. Overall: 2.5 stars If you like your sushi more on the RAW side, Douzo isn't for you. They're too safe with their raw menu selection. I mean, i gave Torch a try...just because maybe a roll with seared hamachi will blow me off the roof..but it doesn't really work. I'm not really understanding how people rave about this place for japanese food. Clearly, they haven't tried legit sushi just yet. Just saying... This is actually worse than the overrated Blowfish sushi. This place gives Blowfish sushi a good image. Yeah. Douzo didn't really do it for me.
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Hector D.

My coworkers and I went to lunch here, since it's close by. They mentioned that there was one instance that they waited for two hours for their food (they later got compensated). I didn't weigh that too much because there are instances where people get fluke bad service. However, their story wasn't too far off. The service was pretty slow, and it took a while to get our food. The odd thing about it is that the place wasn't packed at all. There was an adequate amount of people, but not so much that the staff would be completely swamped. The food was pretty tasty - I got the bento lunch special. However, it was a little bit pricey for a lunch special. I feel like I was partially paying for the decor (which was pretty nice) lol. Coupled with the meh service, Douzo was ok. I'm fairly hesitant to come back here again given the slow service.
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Sharon G.

The very calm atmosphere and music was what we noticed most here. This was a relaxing place for us to meet the good friend we were catching up with, who had just traveled up from Providence. We each got a decent bento box and our friend, some sushi, and spent a couple of hours here.
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Paula P.

The sushi was very good; I am a sashimi-girl, and the fish was very fresh. I also liked that they had some different types of fish you normally don't see; I had Pacific Blue Marlin and it tasted wonderful, but not certain it was worth the premium price paid; the 3 pieces in my order were very small. The plum wine was very good; one odd note, they actually put a little plum, about the size of a golfball, in the glass with the wine! (The plum itself is infused with the wine) Douzo is expensive, very expensive. I had 2 glasses of wine, some edamame and just 3 selections of sashimi, and with the tip the bill came to $81.00! Yikes! But, even given the price the food was great. I've been to places that have had horrible food for a lot more money. The service was, in a word, spectacular. Everyone was extremely attentive and very very friendly. To steal a tip from a previous Yelpster, grab a handful of the mints on your way out. They are like high-end minty chocolate M&Ms. :)
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Ben R.

I can't say I'd recommend this place to anyone. The food is decent, but for me, it's not what I'm looking for in sushi. I tried two specialty rolls: caterpillar and crazy, and also I had a regular spicy tuna roll. I understand that specialty rolls will have a bit more going on, but there is no reason for a spicy tuna to have gobs of spicy mayonnaise, onions/chives mixed in with the rice, tempura flakes, etc. -- it's was all way too much. The tuna was impossible to taste. I want to taste the fresh fish and just a bit of some salty soy sauce -- that's it. I'd say if you end up here, try something that is explicitly simple, like maybe a rainbow or a just plain tuna roll.
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Joanne G.

Good atmosphere with a younger vibe. Food was fantastic and service by Jay was outstanding. He even provided me with extra chopstick "helpers" to take home.
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Alyce c.

This used to be one of my top go-to sushi spots in the city. My general opinion was - good food, good ambiance. I ate here last week with my boyfriend and had to order a handroll twice because they didn't make it the first time. After the waitress told me that all the food had come out and I realized that they missed my handroll, I let it go and just ordered another one. When the bill came and I pointed out that they had charged me twice for a handroll I only had one of, the manager came out and told me that, for my information, the sushi chef made two handrolls for me but that they'll take the charge off out of goodwill anyways. I told them that I only received one and then they proceeded to argue with me and say that we were lying. I understand that the customer is not always right, but it is just terrible customer service to insinuate that they are trying to cheat the restaurant out of $7, especially when I would have happily paid the bill of $100+ if it weren't for this insulting incident. Terrible service and I can't believe that someone with such a terrible sense of judgment could be manager here.
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Elizabeth S.

I loved this. The food's not as good as Oishii or Uni, with comparable prices, but the ambiance and decor are much more fun. I wanted to stay, and hang out in the dark lounge-y restaurant, packed with 20-40somethings. Food: 3 stars. Thick slabs of sashimi which were fine but not perfect. Fine miso soup and maki. Waiter: 2 stars. Oy vey. He got everything right, but didn't come to our table until we were sitting there for 20 minutes already and seemed surprised we were all set to order. Zero conversation or you know, helpfulness. Ambiance: 5 stars... fun! Cocktails: 4 stars. Fun, creative, tasty. Too pricey for my wallet. If I were to come back with someone else's wallet, I would order exclusively appetizers. You can get better sashimi at holes in the walls in Allston and Brookline, but the appetizers here look very fun, from "bites" of raw fish to spare ribs to lobster tempura. Be sure to get the soup - it's "cheap" (-er) and fills you up so you don't need to spend as much on the rest of the meal.
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A D.

Fantastic service, my caterpillar roll was less than mediocre, extremely sweet and creamy. Chef on vaca?
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Steph W.

Love Douzo. Great sushi, great drinks, great atmosphere. Let me say this -- I am a fake sushi eater given that I do not eat fish. But, I have had their chicken teriyaki (amazing!) and some of their other dishes. Chicken teriyaki seems like a pretty standard dish but theirs was awesome. The rice was great and the chicken was so moist and tasty. Def the best I have had. Their sweet potato tempura maki roll was okay, chicken skewer was good although $$ ($3.25 for one) and the corn appetizer was great. Their drinks are awesome and I highly recommend the secret garden. Great date spot! Douzo is a trendy/classy place!
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Pete B.

Food is great. Customer service in the takeout section is shit. Sometimes they have like five people on one register the fat spanish chick is a bitch and so is the little skinny black chick. The one black dude that works there is always slobbering over the pretty spanish chick, the only nice one there. I could basically walk in there grab some sushy and walk out without ever being asked if I need help or even being acknowledged. This is what I see everytime I go there.
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Matt T.

Came into Boston on business and had a craving for sushi. What could this fine town deliver? Not much is the answer. Douzo is your typical wanna be sushi/night club. very modern, low lights, good looking people, trance music, high prices, low quality far. I sat at the bar, looked at the menu. The sake selection is thin. the food selection was even thinner than i had hoped. the rolls were terribly boring. I started with salmon, tuna and yellowtail sashimi the waiter (who i saw twice all night) suggested the toro jalapeno roll (for $25). The yellowtail was oddly tough and stringy. the roll was a huge letdown. too much rice, cucumber and mayo sauce not enough fish. I called the waiter back to get some more sashimi. letting him know the yellowtail was unacceptable quality. I received the additional salmon, received my check, the yellowtail was still on the bill. I was shocked. i thought after the waiter told me he would tell management, they would make an effort to save face. guess they dont have to. The place was packed on a tuesday. I certainly will not be returning to Douzo. Im shocked this place has a following, guess its the new hip joint in town. The product leaves much to be desired.
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Cesare R.

This is the best sushi I have ever had in my life. I'd suggest to go for the sushi dinner (compilation of sushi) and mochi. Tip: mochi are not listed in the menu but if you ask ... :) All of the above gets perfectly along with a Sapporo
(5)
Bill B.

Hmmm, very hard to find if your not a Bostonian, once I arrived my tuna rolls with brown rice were perfectly prepared, fresh and great for breakfast the next morning before my flight
(5)
Janet X.

My first review in a while! Why is Douzo worth this? It's basically everything you want in a sushi place (especially if you work in the area!). 1) It has solid basics and some nicely inventive rolls. Red Spider anyone? Spicy Tuna is also fabulous. 2) It's not too pricey for Back Bay/South End. One of the specialty rolls usually leaves me pretty satisfied. 3) If you get here a little earlier than regular meal hours, they have small trays of sushi out that are significantly cheaper than their normal prices. 4) Everything is so nicely packaged even when you do go with takeout. Words of (small) warning: 1) They are busy EVERY NIGHT. 2) Takeout usually takes 15-20 minutes, closer to 30 when during peak hours.
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Snowdrops C.

Really really awesome food, well presented and atmosphere is a great vibe.
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Bob S.

We ducked into Douzo not because it has 4 stars and 500+ reviews on Yelp, but because it started to storm as we wandered around the Back Bay. Neither of us being sushi experts (although we both like to eat it), we were glad for the lunch menu and ordered a Lunch Set and a Selection Bento. These were both fresh, beautiful and skillfully prepared. And a good value too, I think. Service, at the height of the lunch hour, was very good. It took some time before our orders came, but I mark that up the the care in presentation. People at the tables around us were eating some great-looking stuff. Wish I knew what it was. I'd be happy to return with someone who could guide me through the dinner menu. Being on an expense account would not hurt either.
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Dana S.

FINALLY got to Douzo! It was worth the wait. Two rolls and the "Douzo Platter" was enough for the two of us on my fiance's birthday. We went with the Scallop Kiwi roll (sweet and light, although the tiny piece of kiwi on top didn't add much kiwi flavor) and after reading good reviews on the Yelp board, we went with the Red Spider roll...which was awesome! Our waitress was helpful and everything was fresh (AWESOME yellowtail on the Douzo platter...yum). Prices are fairly standard. While the maki rolls were good, I half expected more creative options. But what we did eat was fantastic and I would definitely go back. PS make sure to park in the lot NEXT to the restaurant and not ACROSS FROM the restuarant if you want a validated pass :)
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H C.

Mother's Day. An amazing meal, service was perfect. Burrito roll was one of the most delicious rolls I have ever had to eat! Stephanie, our server, was delightful. May come back for dinner tonight! So good. Thank you.
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Lily F.

Not very pretty or well designed, but an attentive waitress and very good food! Reasonably priced and generally a nice experience
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Steve P.

Had lunch with my daughter. Fresh, excellent food. Decent sized portions. Fast, attentive service. Moderately to high priced, but there are value meals. We shared the Backbay roll and the Sushi-sashimi lunch special. Just the right amount of food. Will eat here again.
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Corey L.

Went on Saturday night with friend, after making reservations. They call themselves a modern Japanese place and it reminds me of most modern American Japanese places - cool, chic inside with dance music playing. I've been to Japan and don't remember any places like that, but apparently that's modern Japan in Boston. Food -Seaweed salad: good, typical. I've never had a bad seaweed salad. I think there's a giant vat of this somewhere that all restaurants pull from -Watatake onikoroshi sake: fruity flavor, really liked this sake. Shared a 12 oz bottle, which helped make the night move more smoothly ;) -Red spider roll: mentioned on Yelp, so I tried it. Fried crab spider roll with tuna on top and unagi sauce underneath - really good, though I added some soy with wasabi for a little more flavor. -Spicy tuna roll: good, typical -Sweet potato tempura: my first time trying this - really good, sweet potatoes really came out -Shrimp tempura: good, typical Overall, good sushi place. I would say moderate prices and all the food was good. Had fun and liked the atmosphere. Oh, and the service was really great. And cute
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Brian W.

The Teriyaki Salmon is one of my favorite dishes in all of Boston. I know this is a sushi place and I should probably try the sushi here at some point, but the salmon is so good and the best part is this brown rice / asian slaw / fried onion combo that comes on the side. Mix it together with the fish and the teriyaki sauce and it's one of the better bites you'll ever have. The drinks are good and the people I go with who get the sushi really like it so I'm sure you can't go wrong with that either. The one annoying thing about this place is they don't take reservations so you can find yourself waiting a while if you arrive during primetime on Fri or Sat nights. As other reviews say - make sure you park in the lot next to the restaurant and not across the street to get the $5 validated parking.
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Latoya O.

Spicy lobster miso soup is DELICIOUS!!! Haven't been to too many places that have this. Great place to go for a date night!
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Margaret C.

The wait was kind of long and you have to stay in the building with your little buzzy thing. Fortunately the hostess told us she'd keep us on the list while we went a few doors down to Cleary's for a beer. The menu is pretty big and I had a hard time narrowing down what I wanted! It all ended up being great. We had some sort of mango roll and the shumai and a bunch of other stuff that was good but I can't remember what it was. I'm a great reviewer, huh? It was all fresh and well presented though. The service was really good and everyone was extremely pleasant. The atmosphere is pretty loungey but comfortable. Nothing remarkable but slick. The downfall was that it was pretty pricey. Upside of being a girl?? My date picked up the tab. What a gentleman.
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Matt C.

Douzo is my go-to for sushi in the Bean. If you're a purist who pooh-poohs the thought of sticking crazy shit in your rolls and sticks your nose up at people who enjoy said rolls, then you should maybe go elsewhere, like off to play in traffic. If you like interesting rolls and combos with fresh fish and flavorful ingredients, this is your place. Service is usually pretty good. My personal favorites are the volcano roll, the Back Bay roll, and the chutoro maki. I don't think I've ever brought someone here who didn't like it (except for the chick who said she liked sushi but then didn't like raw fish? She got cut from the team real quick, donezo, sweetheart.) Anyway, you should go here because you will probably like it. A word though, it gets kind of crazy later in the evening and you may end up sitting uncomfortably close to another table. Just make faces at them or eat some of their food until they leave. P.S. IF YOU DRIVE, make sure to park in the garage next door, not the one across the street. The difference is about 5-10 bucks, since they validate for the one next door.
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Logan J.

this is my favorite sushi in the boston area--genki ya is a close second though. this place has a pretty good selection of rolls and other entres, and im always happy with what i order. and they have brown rice options and entres on their menu that dont include sushi if you or someone in your party has an aversion to sea food. like most sushi places, it can get a little expensive at times, but its not out of the ordinary for the type of restaurant it is. the atmosphere is a little odd at first...its like electronic aisa...but i think thats what they are going for. it can be a little distracting, but i dont mind it. in general, i love going here, and havent ever been dissatisfied with a meal here.
(5)
Katrina W.

I wasn't really impressed with the sushi. They displayed an infused nigiri but I didn't taste any difference from a normal white tuna. Even though noted as casual attire, the staff & table decorations were very upscale. Felt a bit out of place.
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Gregg S.

Great sushi, outgoing and sincere staff. Nice atmosphere, not too loud or overcrowded.
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Bianca T.

Amazing Sushi Restaurant on Back bay / South End line ..... the sashimi is so fresh and perfectly prepared ! I have stopped in several times for lunch but would love to have dinner there ... one of these days .... The menu is eye catching and creative - I have tried several items on the menu and can't wait to try it all ! The restaurant is clean, warm, modern and inviting ! If your a fan of Sushi ... stop what ever your doing and give Douzo a visit !
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Russ P.

We had a ton of great sushi and a little sake. Loved the special king crab mango rolls. Great service too.
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Shaunya T.

I've always enjoyed dining at Douzo - it is one of my fav sushi places! Each time i have dined at Douzo, it was with a friend or two and we were seated in the dining room or at the bar without delay. Last night was a different experience.. I made a reservation a week in advance for a party of 10 on Thursday, 2/24 at 9p. Early in the afternoon, I received a call from Danielle (?) to confirm my reservation and advise me "the reservation will only be held for 15 minutes" and "my we will not be seated until the entire party arrives". No problem. My party and I arrived between 900 and 905p. The hostess advised the table was not ready; she was waiting for another party to finish. 15 minutes later, the hostess advised, the table is available, however she could only sit 8 of us because another party was still dining but should be finished momentarily. We agreed. After 45 minutes the hostess/manager realized the 2 women dining at the table required to complete our seating for a party of 10 as not leaving (although they had paid and were know enjoying glasses of water) and my other two guests inquiring about when they would be joining their party - she added a couple of chairs so they could be seated, uncomfortably at our table. Our reservation was definitely handled poorly. The hostess/manager should have ensured to honor our reservation by (a) asking the 2 women if they minded moving to the bar area and/or (b) moving another table and chairs from another place in the restaurant (which were available). My guests were not seated at our "table" until after 10. Furthermore, we were at Basho on January 26, a party of 15 - no issues. Basho also offered their coat check service which is so convenient. Apparently, Douzo does not offer this service. Besides having some of the same menu items, it would difficult to believe the two restaurants are affiliated. Douzo was a huge disappointment.
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Steve S.

Went here with girlfriend and another friend. Food here was good. Fish was fresh. Service was friendly. Nice ambiance and cool decor. Their rolls, tempura and sashimi were delicious. Saki and Martinis were flowing freely. Be sure to bring your wallet though. This place is pricey. It was good, but I would choose Zen on beacon hill again before I went back here.
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Julie F.

Fabulous! I've been to this restaurant twice and had two fantastic experiences. The atmosphere is a modern-asian style and we were lucky enough to get a booth the second time around (DEFINITELY worth waiting for.. the restaurant gets super busy and you could end up almost elbow to elbow with other customers at some of their tables). Appetizers--the Crispy shrimp, the Scallop Kiyaki and the spicy edemame. The Scallop Kiyaki has a great presentation served on an open shell and was delicious. The sushi is the best I've ever had. We tried a bunch of their Special Rolls over the two trips and my favorites were the Russian roll, the Torch roll, and the Pheonix roll. So hard to pick a favorite because they were all so good! Best sushi in Boston!
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Terry C.

Douzo is my go to sushi take-out lunch spot. The atmosphere is nice and trendy. However, they would not seat you until your entire party arrives. Their tables are really close together and going to Douzo for lunch takes FOREVER - that is why i opt for takeout. The fish and rice is always fresh for sushi. I especially love their Spider rolls (soft shell crab). Even for take out, the crab is always crispy and not too oily. They have a few special rolls that is good as well- Red Spider Roll, Crazy and Salmon Tempura. I've also had their unaju and Nabeyaki udon. The unaju (eel and rice) is good but the brooth for the udon is not that flavorful.
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Ali W.

So, I get the privileged of working in the same building as Douzo.. which, if you look into my wallet, could be a great thing or a terrible thing! The rolls are delicious and really well executed. I think of myself as somewhat of a sushi snob, so I think my opinion is pretty valid. I always stick with the trusty faithfuls, and I don't stray too far into anything with squid, or that used to have between eight and twelve legs. I always get the seaweed salad and the edamame isn't bad either. The cream cheese and salmon rolls are wonderful, the spicy salmon and California rolls with brown rice are my favorite. This is something weird though.... every single time I order spicy tuna, I get sick as a dog. I know I'm not allergic because I eat tuna often and I do LOVE spicy salmon so it's not the mayo... hmmm..
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Thuy L.

This is my go-to place in the South End for sushi. Yes, the service isn't the best and it's always crowded so make sure you make reservations. But my favorite thing is the take-out window. Why sit and be cramped inside when you can sprawl out all your gluttonous cravings in the comfort of your own home. The bento boxes for lunch aren't a bad deal either.
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Lisa C.

I love this place! I've been here for takeout many times but I finally sat in for dinner last night. It was a nice place with a good setup to have a nice conversation over delicious sushi. We were seated immediately and had good service (the waitress spilled a glass of wine all over our table, but neither of us got hit and the service was fine otherwise). We ordered some plum wine which was absolutely delicious and then I had the maki combo. Definitely a good deal for such delicious sushi in a nice place. I think it came with tuna maki, a crazy roll, and a shrimp tempura roll- all three were delicious and incredibly filling. i have no doubt i will continue to frequent this lovely establishment.
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James G.

Probably our favorite sushi in Boston. It gets really busy for dinner and the bar area gets really hectic and crammed so its kind of annoying waiting there for your table. Usually get a combination of sushi and regular menu items and have never had anything we didn't like. The service is sterile but attentive. Perfect place to have dinner before going out because your right in the middle of everything. Good atmosphere. I guess you could call it "Urban chic". However, many of the people eating there thing they are way more fabulous then they really are.
(5)
Doug J.

(score 1-100) - 77. This is a cool modern sushi place with high ceilings and the back bay edge of 20 to 30 something crowd. You can go here for lunch during some weekdays and the place is empty. The bar always seems to have a few people and can get busy on the weekends. The important part is the sushi is excellent. I find the tuna to be moderately fatty (ummm that's a good thing in the sushi world) and flavorful. I am Japanese and always compare sushi I eat out to my moms. Now Douzo also has great presentation with their sushi which is a huge part of the culinary experience. My mom would preach this to me constantly. She went to culinary school in Japan and one great tip she told me was THE WAY to tell a great chef or great food was in the preparation. She would tell me to check to see if the vegetables are cut uniformly almost to a point where every piece is exactly alike. It is an easy TELL to show that the chefs take great pride in the evenness of the cooking process. The same with sushi... are the rolls uniform? Is there any imbalance in the plate? Is the rice even on all sides? These small things seem silly but are small clues to finding great food. I think she would be a Douzo fan and my mom is super hard to please. Yes, the sushi here passed my mom's test!
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Purvi R.

So it's a little difficult/unfair to write a review of a sushi place when all you tried is the veggie options, so I took my bf's input on my 100TH review...after all he's been around for like 80% of the things I've reviewed. We were meeting another couple here on a Friday night; to our delight, as soon as we got there, they happened to have a table ready (our friends had only waited 10 min). Another sign of hard times on Bostonian's pocketbooks? Perhaps, but we were excited and ready for some sake. Edamame and cocktails later, we finally ordered. The other couple was also veggie, so the 3 of us went in on a bunch of maki rolls. The bf got eel, tuna, and something else. We all thought it was high-average/good. (except DO NOT get the bean curd maki roll. It was so gross...had the consistency of boogers). The service was fine, good I guess, and the atmosphere was fun and trendy. Nothing as fancy as Nobu, and thank goodness - when we got the bill we were floored as to how cheap it was!! $120 for all 4 of us (and that included 3 drinks and sake). Definitely enough money left over for a cocktail or two at minibar afterwards. ((Yay 100!))
(3)
DeeJay H.

The decor, music and service were all very good. The menu is very original...and as far as beverages go, they have my favorite Moon Rabbit Sparkling Sake- which I only ever saw at O-Ya. The menu is original- though not the most original sushi in Boston (I can think of three better)....but everything we ordered was fresh and delivered on flavor. We started with the Beef Tartar and the Scallop Kaiyaki. The tartar was well executed and flavorful. The Kaiyaki was a bit greasy with oil present on the top. The Red Spider Roll was made of all things I love- but had never seen in this form. Uni was fresh and buttery which is always a good sign. All very good- and if it is close by to where you need to dine, do it....but you can certainly do better.
(3)
Joseph L.

This restaurant was excellent. The food was great, and reasonably priced. Who couldn't be pleased with that combination? While others have been griping with regard to the poor service, I must concede that my Eastern European waitress' complete lack of knowledge of the foods being sold there on my first visit was alarming and disappointing. She knew nothing of the sake being sold, and was no help in picking anything out. Needless to say upon my second visit, I stuck to a nice Pinot Grigio. Also, during the second visit, I had an excellent waitress who knew quite a bit about all the specialty sushi rolls on the menu, complementing our selections, and steering us away from one item toward another, based on what we had expressed our preferences to be. All in all, the food is superb, the drink list is thorough, and the service seems to be hit or miss! Definitely worth it! You can dine as a pair for $50-60 without any alcohol! With a bottle of wine, approximately $100 should be budgeted. Very worth it, though!
(5)
Jeff B.

The Chef's special lunch is certainly an experience, clients always rave and will make time for lunch anytime its a Douzo. The staff is friendly, and patient with the inexperienced diner for Sushi, etc. Its a little expensive but a must try at least once.
(4)
May W.

My first sushi meal since I moved to Boston and I loved it! The sake-tini is strong and does its job. We had crispy shrimp and miso yaki to start, both fabulous, and a slew of rolls that I don't recall but I liked all of them. Definitely a great place for good sushi.
(4)
Meredith K.

Nice ambiance, fresh sushi, good menu spread, and convenient location. It is a little pricey for Japanese food, and if you're hungry.
(4)
Natalie B.

The sushi is very good. If you're a spicy tuna fan, be sure to order the spicy tuna that comes in a deep fried rice cup type thing. I dream about it. It's not on the menu. You have to be in the know. You're welcome. Also, the martinis are fantastic, and you can get a bottle of Vueve for not much more than what you would pay in a liquor store. Why 3 stars? Well, we came here on a Friday night with a party of 6 without reservations, and were more than happy to wait the hour or whatever the wait was. However, our bartender was a snooty bitch. She rolled her eyes every time we would order a drink. No offense, but your job is to make my martinis. Our tab at the bar ended up being almost $200, you would think she would work harder for that tip.
(3)
Carolyn C.

This place is really not known for getting food out quickly. I know because I have been here twice on very slow days. Compared to Japanese restaurants in San Francisco, this place is nothing special. However, I think there are very few decent Japanese restaurants in Boston that this place is one of the better ones. Food can sometimes come out slightly cold. The sashimi seems very fresh and the presentation is good. I would only come again because I desperately crave Japanese food or I am entertaining guests from out-of-town.
(3)
Sammi N.

*** 4.5 stars *** This is very high up there on my list for best sushi in Boston. The atmosphere is chill and trendy, but most of all, the sushi is inventive, adventurous, and DELICIOUS! The menu is not really extensive (*ahem* Fugakyu's 28 page menu), so it made it really easy to decide. The appetizers we had were very different from any other sushi restaurant I've been to. We had salmon spring rolls, grilled duck, and edamame (how could not have edamame at a sushi restaurant?). The yummy starters definitely set the tone for the rest of dinner. Sushi finally came out, and it is one of the best combinations and interesting rolls I have ever had! Honestly, it was soo good and at that point I was in heaven that I can't really remember what exactly were in them, but I do remember the names - Phoenix roll, Coconut Eel roll, Rainbow roll, Sweet potato roll, and king crab sushi. Everything was AMAZING! So fresh, and the most important thing about the right sushi is getting the temperature right, and Douzo's got that down. Another great thing about this place is parking.. believe it or not, parking was a piece of cake. They valet $5 in the garage next door, so coming into the city is not a bad idea anymore... Will definitely be going here again!
(4)
Riri S.

I used come here at least once a week for lunch. Since I worked around the area. I have to say their lunch special was great also good priced. But one time I went there for dinner it was just so so. I remember the lunch bento box is different everytime. Sometime they have little pieces of fried chicken u dip in this Japanese mayo. It's yum. Also the salmon is very fresh. They always have tons little stuff in the bento. U feel very full n satisfying!
(4)
Jonathan Z.

We have eaten here twice. We have been happy on both occasions. One caveat: we have only had the sushi here (I can never order anything but sushi at places that have sushi). The good. Good location. Good atmosphere. Good decor. The fish has always been exceptionally fresh. The menu is rather extensive (beyond sushi) so there is something for everyone. I really liked the 'Crunchy Roll' weekly special. The bad. No serious complaints. The menu is currently rather unagi intensive (I am not particularly into unagi). The rainbow roll was very basic and skimpy on the hamachi. Conclusion. If this place were in San Francisco it would be a place to seriously consider.
(4)
Aaron B.

This is more of a social scene then a sushi restaurant. The 'sushi bar' doesn't have any sushi chefs behind it. In fact the fish is kept out of site in the back by the kitchen.
(3)
Sarah P.

Place is clean, Organized Food is fast. but was brought rotten Uni once. The service is good and waiters are professional but very pricy
(4)
Michelle L.

Love Douzo for the yummy entrees, flavorful drinks and solid social scene. One of Boston's best sushi options in my opinion!
(4)
Lisa P.

I heart sushi--I could eat it for every meal, every single day of the week. If all my meals came exclusively from Douzo, I could die a happy woman. My ex used to bar-tend here when it first opened, and I was a fan then, but the crowds were never really there. I went back for the first time on Friday, and it definitely exceeded all expectations. So much so that I came back the following night. I came in with a friend Friday night a little before 7, and it was packed (about a 40 min wait in the dinning room). Luckily enough we snagged a table in their lounge/bar area, and ordered Green Tea Mojitos, which were very refreshing. And potent (at least for me). Food-wise, we started out with the Spicy Garlic Edamame, which is freaking fantastic and then got the Spicy Tuna Roll, Caterpillar Roll, Alaskan Roll, and the Spider Roll (soft-shell crab tempura, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, daikon radish) to share. Their presentation of food is simple but elegant, and we were stuffed, but wanted to order more just so we could continue eating. The next night my friends and I shared the Spicy Garlic Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Boston Roll (lobster, lettuce, tomato, asparagus, spicy mayo, tobiko), Caterpillar, Spicy Tuna, Back Bay roll (asparagus, cucumber, avocado, wrapped in tuna, wasabi sauce, and wasabi tobiko), and the Philadelphia Roll, and it was all great. I think that their spicy tuna roll is the best in the city--the way it melts in your mouth and how there's a nice little kick at the end...just thinking about it makes my mouth water. If my office were anywhere near Back Bay, I'd be going there for lunch today. The only downside of this place (which prevented the 5-star review) is that the service at the lounge/bar area leaves something to be desired. Everyone is pleasant enough, but it takes a while to get drinks, order, and even get the check--I felt as though we were always having to flag down people. No matter though--I'll definitely be back...can't wait!
(4)
Kristine M.

Very swanky. Felt more NYC than Back Bay. This isn't the humble little neighborhood sushi place I got to by my house, that's for sure! Extensive menu with some not-your-average sushi rolls. The dragon roll included sweet potato tempura and it was really, really tasty. We ordered all of our rolls with brown rice and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. (And it's something that I can feel good about, since it's so much better for you!) Good desserts and a big cocktail menu. You can park in the garage next door for only $5, just remember to get your garage ticket validated. And park in the garage NEXT to Douzo, not across the street! It's definitely more expensive than I like to spend on a meal but it's worth the occasional splurge. Get the dragon roll with brown rice.
(4)
N. C.

I love this place! It took me a long time to find a decent sushi place in Boston and I finally found one. The scene is great (even in the middle of the week- always make a reservation because they are always busy), the service is great, the sushi is fresh and their options are fantastic. I especially love their tofu appetizer, their rainbow roll and their spicy tuna. If you love martinis then you must try their spicy mango martini. It's the best!
(4)
Nini N.

Douzo is the type of place to go with your girlfriends and enjoy sushi and a drink, it's chic and modern with a great variety of sushi on the menu. I saw it as fairly priced and the sushi tasted fairly standard. The rolls are on the wide side so sometimes a single piece can't fit into your mouth as sushi should. However, having been there on a date, it gets very awkward as you're sitting one foot away from another couple and you have to shout to carry on a conversation. The staff are friendly and I would recommend it be better as an afternoon spot because it is less crazy.
(2)
Sara S.

MY 100th REVIEW!!!!!! YES!!!! I've been debating WHAT exactly to write about for my 100th review. I've already covered all the bases in regards to my favorite places thus far in Boston, but then I went to DOUZO tonight. I'm quite convinced that I'm going to add another line in my Excel spreadsheet for my monthly Douzo expenditure! For some reason, my obsession with sushi has increased dramatically in the past few months. Before, I'd only eat shrimp tempura, California roll, and an occasional Spicy Tuna roll. Now, bring it on baby. Eel, sushi, sashimi, I like it all. I went here with Celeste and started with the Edamame appetizer. I quickly figured out that the edamame I've been eating for the past 23 years has sucked compared to this. Perfectly seasoned with Kosher salt and a sliver of Lime. The edamame pods were literally bursting at their seams with plump edamame beans. So succulent, plump, and delish! We split four rolls: Spicy Tuna with brown rice (I always have to get spicy tuna), Caterpillar Roll, Red Spider Roll, and the Amabi Mango Roll. The Spicy Tuna roll with brown rice was the best spicy tuna roll I've ever had. It was the perfect amount of spice with just the right amount of tuna flavor. I really believe the brown rice made a huge difference. I reccomend everyone order brown rice with all their sushi from Douzo. Not only is the rice great, but it also seems to be seasoned with bits of scallions and seseme seed. Amazing. I would be happy eating Spicy Tuna rolls with brown rice from Douzo for the rest of my life. The Caterpillar Roll was great. I'm still a little squeemish about eel, but this was awesome and you'd never think "eel" when you're eating it. The Unagi sauce is SO so good, and perfectly complements the avocado on the outside of the roll. The Red Spider Roll is Douzo's variation of the typical Spider Roll- tempura soft shell crab. Normally, these rolls are huge and you can't fit it in your mouth. Douzo's variety is a normal sized roll, cut into eight pieces, topped with tuna and my favorite Unagi sauce again. This was my favorite of the night! The two center pieces of the rolls contained huge pieces of soft shell crap sticking up at least two inches. Yum! The Amabi Mango Roll was so sweet and refreshing. It's almost like a dessert! I can imagine it would be a great thing to have after a long, hot day (today was not one of those days, but it was still awesome). I'm a big fan of combining sushi with mango, or any fruit for that matter. So mango and pineapple was great! I've never had Sweet Shrimp before either, so that compliemented the sweet fruits perfectly. Finally, we shared the Banana Tempura dessert (special), which came with vanilla ice cream and two dipping sauces- ginger and chocolate sauce. Very, very good. All in all, an awesome experience. We had no problem getting a table at 6:30 on a Thursday, but it was filling up before we left. Service was pleasent- nothing to complain about. Can't wait to go back... next Yelp event here, please?!
(5)
Cindy C.

I am torn writing this review. Been here three times before finally sitting down to write. What I do like about this place is that there is a wide variety of food on the menu, not just sushi and rolls. I love that theres dobin mushi, the soup that comes in the little teapots, one of my favorites, but so hard to find in Boston. Props to Douzo for offering it, though it's not the best I've tasted. The cons, well, for fusion place, I thought the makis weren't all that innovative nor original. SOmetimes, the fish isnt the freshest I've had either. 3.5 Stars - a good meal, definitely a splurge, but nice decor and usually decent service.
(3)
Daniel P.

My friend and I came to celebrate her new apartment and were incredibly pleased. We started with the Tuna Tataki, which was FABulous and the Shumai, which was quite tasty. Moving on, we shared their special O-Toro (SO FRESH), and I had the Tiger Roll. The way that the eel mixed with the salmon was delicious and the salmon roe perfected it. Next, I had to get an order of the Uni sushi, as it is my favorite hands down. This was some of the best Uni I've ever had, it was fresh and it was the perfect balance of squishy (for lack of a better word) and solid. We then each got a seaweed salad, not the best I've had and mixed with cucumber, which was a bit odd. We finished with dessert, I having the banana tempura (did not love but am glad I tried it) and she with the creme brulee (her first experience, and it was just shy of orgasmic).
(4)
Matthew B.

Cut back on how long the rice sits in the cooker, do not suace up the special rolls so much and let the place get a little skuzzy, then pass the savings on to me the consumer and I'll be happy. they do have really good service, fresh fish and attractive dishes, even if everything else is a little overdone.
(3)
Lisa M.

Awesome high-quality sushi with unique & interesting rolls that aren't too funky. Try the duck appetizer, it melts in your mouth. It's cooked to perfection, not to rare and has an unbelievable hoisin-based sauce with shitake mushrooms. The vibe is very modern & urban chic, they're always spinning great lounge-y house music. You do feel like you have to dress up a bit to come here, it's not a "roll in with your sweats" kind of place. The service is impeccable and it has a good bar scene area that's separate from the dining area. Definitely a great place to visit if you're looking for a fun dinner in the City. If you don't like the chic scene, come for lunch where you get the same great sushi when it's not packed with the beautiful people.
(5)
Kate S.

Douzo is definitely my favorite restaurant in Boston. Jack, the owner, is very welcoming. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is always busy. I try different rolls every time I come, so can't recommend just one- but I have never been disappointed. They have a great wine list and wonderful service. I would highly recommend Douzo to anyone who likes sushi.
(5)
K C.

I love you Douzo! Miso Yaki, Kobe Skewers, Spicy Tuna Salad, a variety of ceviche, amazing fresh sashimi, and soo much more. As far as beverages go- if you like Sake they have a great variety. Absolute deliciousness every time! Can't get enough, if only I lived across the street - I'm getting hungry thinking about it. The wait can occasionally be silly, but if you are craving great sushi this is the place to go. SERIOUSLY... Go its so good!
(5)
Rich R.

Maybe its that you Boston people don't get out much, maybe its that you're transfixed by the techno beats, who knows, but from my sushi experience from living in Boston, NYC, and San Francisco this place really doesn't have much to justify its price tag. the sea eel (not fresh water eel) was the worse I've had. Rubbery! the other pieces of fish were forgettable. nothing spectacular and certainly nothing that was worth the $100 each we paid at the end. Good things: the Toro was good, the vegetable tempura, and the hamachi was too. Table service was also terrible. We had to pile our own plates to make room for new dishes. Dirty dishes, beer cans, and carafes were left on the table for at least a 1/2 hour after they were finished. And this bad service wasn't limited to us, the table next to us, with two fine looking ladies, had to call the waiter over to complain. They said, "We feel neglected". no kidding. its quite a scene so one might just go there for the eye candy but you can do better if you want good sushi. at least I hope you can.
(2)
Liz H.

Yum! My bf doesn't eat sushi but loves the salmon teriyaki so we generally come here when I've got a sushi craving. Their sweet potato tempura roll is among the best I've had (and being a non-fish vegetarian who still loves sushi, I've had my share) and I also love their mushroom tempura roll. We took my sister here for her first Japanese food experience and she enjoyed it as well. The vege tempura is well done and always delicious and they have a good drink menu too (necessary for the bf). Definitely a good date spot: a cool, hip atmosphere without being intimidating, not your average sushi joint for sure. We have also gotten party platters here for a couple of group birthday dinners (to be eaten at home). The prices are decent and they have a great selection. Embarrassing but true: I was with a group of friends at Clery's one night after their kitchen closed. One friend and I were starving and couldnt stop drooling at the prospect of sweet potato sushi right next door. We called in an order and brought it back to the bar to eat. Best. Idea. Ever.
(5)
Aaliya Y.

Trendy, minimalist design. Kind of a scene-y place. Limitless menu. The specialty sushi is pretty good, but not worthy of rave reviews. Interesting takes on 'it' dishes from other sushi hotspots (i.e. spicy tuna with crispy rice and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno) Good to try if in the area. The mango and lychee sorbets are delectable!
(4)
Steve S.

My tastes seem to be different from almost everyone...I recently doled out 4 stars to a pan asian restaurant in Faneuil Hall, so why three stars at the beloved Duozo?... First the service was good, but not exceptional. My black Cod was very good, maybe just a tad undercooked. The girls' sushi was just ok according to her To me, the environment is a little wrong. It is loud, very loud in fact. Perhaps, I just don't understand the whole sushi thing...Pay a ton of dough for a little food. Yeah, Bgood is next door, but after paying close to $75 without liquor, I should not be in the mood for fries
(3)
Lena A.

Great service & amazing sushi menu. Freshest fish & meat in Boston
(5)
Jared R.

I love sushi and since moving back to Boston from New York I haven't found a place that I left saying...this was some effing good sushi...until now. Saturday night was crowded and we were told (party of two) that we could wait at the bar and it would be about an hour and a half to sit. We expected this because reservations cannot be made for parties less than six, but decided it was fine to have a few cocktails at the bar. We ordered two very good martini's, the list was generous, and by the time we had finished that drink the couple sitting at the bar was leaving and gave us there seat. We ended up eating at the bar bar, not the sushi bar which was better than waiting another hour, and we like eating at the bar anyhow. The bartender was helpful, friendly, and recommended an off the menu item called spicy crunchy tuna, which he described as a tater tot sushi roll, which it was. It was a spicy tuna roll deep fried. Super crunchy and nothing I'd had before, delicious. We added the Torch roll, Caterpillar roll and edamame as well. We weren't quite satisfied so to top things off we ordered a spicy tuna and eel avocado roll. I always recommend sticking to rolls when at a top end sushi restaurant so that is what we went with. The rolls were juicy and the portion of fish was big enough so that the seaweed and rice did not overpower. One really nice touch was the option to add real wasabi sauce. If you like to have some sushi with your wasabi sauce to clear out the nostrils like myself, this is well worth the add-on The only complaint would be the semi deafening/droning club music, however no one else seemed to mind so maybe I'm just a cranky old man. The energy in the place was high with lots of dolled up 30 somethings and lots of first time dates we noticed. Great experience overall, will be going back for sure.
(5)
Serena H.

Fugakyu's sushi is better but you go here for that banker-esque atmosphere, crowd and level of expected service. The dishes they serve the sushi on are a little pretentious considering the dishes' failure to exploit the menu's gastronomical potential. Perhaps if their specialties tasted better - I think it has to do with coarse, cheap sushi rice - I wouldn't mind the faux creative presentation. Tempura banana is nice but why not allow the option of having green tea ice cream instead of vanilla? Esp when you have green tea tempura ice cream? The service was mediocre borderline poor. Our classless waitress took down our order as if she worked in a diner. Unless we prompted her, our glasses of water were never refilled. I don't think she's eaten anything on the menu because her descriptions did not match the main ingredients or presentation of the food....
(2)
Damema M.

Tasty shoshito peppers, excellent sushi, fun atmosphere
(5)
Mike Z.

Pretty f'ing good. Good date spot.
(4)
Tom B.

I dont eat sushi but went with friends who ordered some really great apps which I loved and devoured. (Shrimp Tempura, Scallop Kayaiki and Miso Yaki which I never had before) Great atmosphere, service and food. Seemed like there were alot of people working who were all very attentive to the customers. I would highly recommend this place esp if you go shopping at Copley Place or are travelling via Back Bay station which is right next door.
(5)
Linh V.

We came here unexpectedly last night for dinner and boy were we surprised! It looked pretty poppin' from the outside with the crowds approaching it and it was even more poppin' on the inside with the techno-esque music and club/lounge decor. We were a bit confused with the menu but finally decided on the cherry stone shooters and tempura calamari with spicy mayo appetizers. The cherry stones were actually served in shot glasses which BFF Phil had a ball shooting.. it was definitely a new twists on how to serve them and they were pretty good. The tempura calamari was DEEEEELICIOUS. The only complaint for the appetizers were how small the portions were but I guess we're not at the cheesecake factory or applebees. For dinner we shared the sashimi dinner and the peppered sirloin steak. WOWZERS. The sashimi was comparable to that of fugakyu's which to us meant BIG slices which is a very good thing. The peppered steak was accompanied by wasabi mashed potatoes and pesto sauce. YUMMMMMM. desert was not necessary.
(4)
Maria C.

We had the Backbay roll and the yellow tail sashimi, it was good, but not great. It had some interesting combinations that I would like to try.
(4)
Tim P.

I am regular at Douzos and I don't just like it, I love it. Hands down the best sushi in Boston metro, comes close to London and San Francisco scene. Much recommended, 5 out 5.
(5)
Kaitlin C.

Meh. Came here only because other sushi restaurants nearby were closed or full. Server was so rude! So I'm a little clumsy and spilled my water. Doesn't mean you don't bring another one to the table for my entire meal. The sushi was good, not great but good. Tried Basho the other night and liked it way better. Nothing beats Oishii, but it's not fair to compare the two. At any rate, I don't appreciate rude service. Inexcusable.
(3)
Stefanie G.

If you're looking for a more upscale sushi restaurant this is it, but it's probably over priced. If its not a special occasion, other sushi restaurant downtown have just as good of quality sushi. That's said I can't complain about itself sushi itself it's always tasty and fresh and would get a 5 for food alone, the 3 is for the price and a few experiences of slow lunch service.
(3)
Stephanie F.

This is my first review and I wanted to dedicate it to Douzo :) "Love at first sight" The ambience, the location & the FOOD are wonderful. I recently started eating sushi and this is, hands down, the best sushi I've ever eaten. My favorite roll is the Phoenix Roll. YUM! So fresh & delicious. I recently tried the crispy shrimp as an appetizer and I was definitely impressed. I'm usually always in the mood for Douzo, but the only setback is the bill can get expensive. Definitely a place for a romantic date or an outing with the girls!
(5)
Donald W.

Had dinner with a friend and we were in the mood for sushi and we were in the Copley area so we ended up at Douzo. Got just before 7 pm and were seated immediately at a table at the far end of the restaurant. The menu seemed to have grown since the last time I was at Douzo a year or so ago. I noticed that they no longer have the Cobb Salad listed, which I always thought was a funny thing to have on the Douzo menu. Could Loaded Nachos be far behind? I had a cocktail special which I believe was called a Citrus Honey Martini. It was good but the honey overwhelmed the other ingredients. Would have been better with a hint of honey instead. My friend got an Asian Pear martini. She won that round as her drink was better than mine. We each ordered a miso soup and split a house salad to start. The miso was excellent with lots of tofu and seaweed and not too salty. The house salad was good too with a well balanced dressing which wasn't too pastey. They also had some fried onion strings sprinkled on top of the salad which lend a nice contrasting crunch. We then got three maki rolls to split including Crazy Roll, Salmon and Avacado Roll, and a Summer roll. All three were very good and were presented nicely on the platter it was served on. None of the three rolls jumped out as amazing (although that was probably more a reflection of the type of rolls we ordered and not the quality), but the freshness of the ingredients really made for a very satisfying meal. Overall another great meal and actually was very reasonable price wise as all of the above came out to $68 not including tip. Keep up the good work Douzo!
(4)
S W.

Had lunch there. It was awesome! One of the freshest sushi in Boston. Highly recommend it!
(5)
Christopher B.

Food: The food, as always, was very good. Duck gyoza were fried, even though I ordered steamed, still delicious. The Snow Mountain roll, filled with tempura shrimp and topped with shredded crab was great, could have used more crunch inside, perhaps cucumbers. Service: This is the reason for the low rating. Bartender poured the wrong drinks and with great attitude. A guy with whom the bartender was flirting took the lime from one of my friend's drinks and squeezed it in, then stirred with the straw. This should have resulted in his expulsion, but the bartender giggled and encouraged. She then brought me another drink that I did not order and charged me for it. After a few other significant oversights in the quality of service, the waiter dropped the check before anyone requested it, and before we had finished our food and drinks. Price: Moderate to high, but reasonable for the quality and serving size. $50 gets ample food and drink, and it would be easy to leave for under $30 at dinner. Note, restaurant takes reservations for parties of 5 or more. We noticed several open tables for 4, and the bar was packed, so I assume the wait is intentional to force diners to stop at the bar before dining. I will go back, but I will check out some other places first.
(2)
Bill K.

Fairly high-end Japanese food. Good quality Good value Great location on Dartmouth St Very nice decor and ambiance.
(4)
Martin M.

I'm a sushi snob and Douzo meets the test. Great service. Worth the wait
(4)
Anthony E.

I'm no sushi expert, but my experience at Douzo was fantastic! This is a great date spot because both you and your date can take turns picking out some interesting menu items. A couple complaints keep it from being a 5* restaurant in my books. The place has a lovely and sometimes intimate ambiance. The starter, sushi, and sake choices were extensive. My date and I ordered the rock shrimp as a starter as well as the seaweed salad. Both were very well made and presented, but I would have stood for a spicier chili sauce with the shrimp. One complaint was that there was only one choice for warm sake. Not a sake expert, but I prefer mine warm. For sushi, we ordered the red spider, tiger,and yellowtail rolls. My favorite was the red spider, which included fried soft shelled crab and tuna. My date's favorite was the tiger roll, which had eel, salmon, and squid with a spicy mayo. All were presented in an artistic fashion. The couple next to us wondered how we were going to eat 2 pieces of the red spider roll because the crab was sticking up a good 2 inches vertically from the plate. It was delicious trying figuring out how to do it. We both enjoyed the ice cream tempura for dessert. While good, the novelty of fried ice cream wore off. I'll have to try something different next time. While the ambiance was nice, one of my complaints was about the choice of music. I understand that modern Japanese restaurants can stray from typical aesthetics, but having Lady Gaga as the soundtrack to my sushi experience isn't really what I envisioned. I'll definitely come back here. This is my 3rd or 4th sushi restaurant I've been to in Boston, and it is by far my favorite. Strong recommendation from me.
(4)
Jess H.

The food here is reliable and delicious. It is everything you would expect from a standard sushi place (fresh, good selection, and creative combinations). The service is great and the wait not too long, and the decor beautiful. However, there is nothing about Douzo that makes it really stand out from any other good sushi restaurant.
(4)
Julie N.

After begging a few friends over the past year to introduce me to sushi, one night on one of my weekly girly dates with one of my favorite girls, I was introduced to food heaven. Of all the places we could've gone, she decided to try Duozo for the first time and assured me that It would be good. I fell in love with sushi that night. We sat down in this modern, beautiful restaurant and I said "Order what ever you want. I'll try anything." She ordered so many different things. We drank sake and ate up rolls, different tempura, meat sticks (what are they called?), and god knows what else and by the end of the night... I was hooked. I've tried six other places since Duozo and I have to say that Fugakyu definitely wins the top title (which is why I could only give Duozo 4 stars) but I plan on trying any good sushi place I can find. So yes, thank you Kristen for directing me straight to heaven.
(4)
Ashley S.

This one is so tough for me. The food was great. Their miso soup had mushrooms in it and that was pretty exciting. Their seaweed salad was yummy and all the sushi rolls I tried were really great. The drinks? EESH. i had a saketini and it tasted like water. I guess I got spoiled by the great saketinis at Haru. They were good about taking it back and even gave me the option of something different. Their mojito was all sorts of delicious. Finally, we tried the dessert special which was fried bananas and I really didn't like it. It tasted like they used the deep fryer for something fishy right before throwing the banana chunks in. Yuck. Douzo has a great atmosphere and a friendly staff.
(3)
Susie A.

The best sushi I've had in Boston!! The menu is really big, and though a bit pricey, not as expensive as I thought it would be. Everything was SO fresh and came at the perfect temperature. We got the caterpillar roll, the torch roll, alligator roll, spicy tuna maki, and tuna and yellowtail sashimi. We decided that out of the 4 rolls we got, the one we liked the least was still some of the best sushi we've had in Boston. Also, you get the option of ordering your maki rolls with white OR brown rice, which I think it a great little touch. I've never had such an amazing spicy tuna roll, and think maybe part of it's delicious-ness was because we ordered it on brown rice. I'm craving more already!! I'm not usually a fan of desserts in Japanese restaurants and tend to skip them altogether, but my sister assured us we needed dessert. So we ordered some kind of molten chocolate cake, which was sooo delectable. I hear the banana tempura is also delish. I'm giving Douzo 5 stars because it's the best I've had in Boston, but I'd probably give it 4.5 if given the option for reasons that have nothing to do with the food.The atmosphere wasn't quite what I thought it should be. The booths made it feel a bit too family-ish, especially up front, so if you're there on a date, try to sit closer to the back of the restaurant. Also, the service wasn't fabulous the night we were there. The waiter mumbled and wasn't too eager to explain anything on the menu. But it probably didn't matter because I'm pretty sure anything we got would have been amazing! Will definitely be back!!
(5)
Peter H.

Nice place. Nice food. Nice atmosphere, although the tables are a bit too closely packed, so neighbours' conversations intruded into ours. I've not been to this sort of Japanese restaurant before. Normally I'd expect to choose lots of little portions of sushi, rather than have big portions of the same. But it was good food so I was actually glad for the big portions... I had the Red Spider Roll (have a soft spot for soft-shelled crabs) and the Tiger Rolls (IIRC). Both were lovely and the texture of the former was completely unlike any Sushi I've had before. There's actually too much choice! Everything was good but I felt completely overwhelmed by the options available (the couple on the table next to us resorted to having their waitress give them recommendations). Nice cocktails too. Although I couldn't help but think of the phrase 'There's no such thing as a chocolate Martini' (the bulk of the cocktails are 'Martinis')
(4)
Sue M.

Probably one of the best sushi places in the city. Trendy atmosphere - very South Beach, reasonably priced sushi, insanely fresh sushi / sashimi and fun creative rolls!! Portions are good and I love their brown rice option for rolls. I really cannot find anything bad to say about Douzo. The take out is great, it's a great place to grab drinks and dine with friends or a date. They also have a great $10 lunch special that cannot be beat!
(4)
Keelin C.

Having been to a few sushi places in Boston, today I found one that was really good. Douzo is great for a few reasons. First, it is easy to get here on the T; It's near Copley and Back Bay stations. Second, the staff was knowledgeable, courteous and attentive. Third, the menu is simple and the food is excellent. The descriptions are easy to understand and the food is fresh. I enjoyed the special Dragon Roll and classic Spicy Tuna. Both of which were tasty. I will be heading back to Douzo soon . . . maybe I will see you there.
(5)
Matthew G.

Menu overload. But delicious. And well-priced for the Back Bay/South End. The waitstaff was a little quick to remove my delicious Toro appetizer. But other than that - quality sushi, quality ambience, quality service, quality, quality, quality. This is the most boring review I've written so far. ZZZZZZZZZ. I guess nothing funny happened while I was there. Let me think. No. I just had a great dinner at a great sushi restaurant. The Toro was excellent, the Torch roll was delicious. And the Waketake Sake was nice and sweet. I'll have to go again so that something funny happens. If not, I'll just make something up.
(4)
Jen L.

Welcome to "Club Technosushi" Douzo is a trendy, modern eatery with all the good and bad that that entails. The good: Creative rolls. My favorites here are the torch roll with a yuzu sauce that I would drink straight from the bottle and the red spider roll, with a nice crunch of fried soft shell crab to contrast the rest of the smooth texture. Also, much to my surprise, the ribs (aroo?) here are very VERY delicious. Sashimi is fresh and tasty and they have an ok variety. The edamame is served with seal salt and lime which is great. The decor is clean and spacious. The bad: The music. It is loud. It is techno. It makes my little corporate goth girl heart weep a black tear to have to sit through the pounding and thumping. This is why I have dubbed it Club Technosushi. Sure, I am not certain that the Sisters of Mercy really would be good music to eat sushi to, but neither is Ibiza Soapy Club Mix vol 33. It really would not be a problem if they turned it DOWN. Sashimi portions are too small. Service is sporadic here ranging from ok to dump drink on a patron bad (mind, we didn't get comped for anything after that). I will return to Club Technosushi, because the food outweighs the bad.
(4)
Katie W.

Favorite sushi spot in Boston. LOVE their spicy garlic endamame--such a surprising twist on something so simple! Also love their Volcano roll--crab stick with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo, the Crazy Roll--shrimp tempura with spicy mayo, and their Spicy Scallop and Spicy Tuna roll. Super high quality and appropriately priced. They also have really really good shrimp tempura and some very creative rolls for when you want to try something out of your comfort zone.
(5)
Jason K.

I was pretty happy with Duozo (if the 4 stars are not obvious). I had some snow crab sashimi (really impossible to screw up) but it was very fresh, and tasty, for sure. Entree I went with the sirloin in pepper sauce and it was really quite excellent. Prepared perfectly, tasty sauce but not over bearing. I also tasted the Katsu and it was RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. it's not for everyone, for sure, but it is really good. Others at the table suppe don sushi and were very happy witht eh meal I did have some fried green tea iced cream for dessert which was good. Not fantiastic, but good. Service was great, friendly, speedy, but not rushing. The atmosphere I thought was a little odd. I did feel like a lot of tables are jammed into a small space making it not as intimate as you'd like, though those sitting in booths seemed to be ok... All in all, 4 stars: happy! check it out....
(4)
Matthew P.

Stopped by here for lunch once. It was great. The sushi was fresh and there were lots of options. The prices are reasonable especially for the quality that you are getting. I liked the decor a lot. It was nice and open and a great place to take a date.
(4)
Rich C.

I'm going to preface this review by saying that I eat a lot of sushi. I've been spoiled with sushi in Japan and I get pretty good sushi in LA. I'm also a traditionalist and rarely order rolls. I like my wasabi under my fish, and not in my soy sauce. So if you regularly order california rolls than this review probably wont be useful. Decor **** -I like the dÃ©cor here but the seats are a little too close together. Service ***** -Service was great. The waitress refilled our tea and water constantly. Sushi **** -The sushi selection on the menu is good, if they actually have the fish. The fish was reasonably fresh, but not VERY fresh. Like Haru, you order your sushi with the waitress, even at the sushi bar. I find that weird. I had all my sushi with brown rice, even though it's not traditional. Here's what I ordered: -Uni: it was decent, 2 solid pieces of uni. It's much better than Haru. It was $7.75 for 2 pieces. -Snow Crab: There was a solid stick of crab meat on top, although it didn't seem super fresh. $7.75 for 2 pieces -Stripe Bass: was good (not exceptional) $5.50 -Yellowtail: was good (not exceptional) $6.75 -Kanpachi: was good (not exceptional) $12.50, I think it's slightly expensive -Kuruma Shrimp: good, had a fried head $6.50 -Scallop Papaya role: even though I usually don't order rolls, this was pretty good. It is a tad small for a roll. -Straw Cream cake, Banana Tempura: both were good. I've definitely had better quality sushi, but this place is decent. Service was good and dÃ©cor is pleasant. This place would be great for a date. I would recommend this place.
(4)
Joanne H.

Honestly, I never get tired of going to Duozo. We try to get there a couple of times a month, and I am never disappointed. In my opinion, the best sushi in the city... They offer many vegetarian/vegan options (I'm a vegan but if I'm going to "cheat" with a few bits of fish, this is the only place I'll do it!) as well as brown rice for their rolls. The rolls are all amazing and the service is always good as well - attentive but not overbearing... I would give it a shot - you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Jesse K.

GREAT sushi. Came here for lunch on a day business trip to Boston with my business partner. It was suggested to me by a friend, and was delicious! Service was great as well which is always a plus. We had some delicious shrimp tempura and lots of perfect and fresh sushi. Favorite was the spicy tuna rolls, but all of the special rolls were amazing as well. Would definitely recommend trying it if you are in the area!
(4)
Anna L.

Douzo have many different types of rolls/maki. Their rolls are pretty good. They also have a good selection of sakes. I only have been there for dinner and it was pretty crowded both times I went there but I didn't really have to wait long for my food!
(3)
Byron M.

This is high end urban japanese at it's best. Fresh and modern, hip and expensive. Great food and Great Presentation. Very cool looking place at a great and convenient location. It does get very busy, so be prepared to wait.
(4)
Julie R.

I was psyched to try this place out finally. It was at the top of my to-try sushi list for a while. Our server was a total doll. Her service alone was 5 stars, I give her her credit now to make up for the issues ahead. We started with some edamame which was fine. We ordered 2 of the lunch specials. I chose the sushi lunch, my bf chose a sushi/sashimi lunch. Prices were reasonable for lunch, around $10-$15 each. Our platters arrived promptly. I took my first bite of the yellow tail nigiri which wasn't put together too well cause I pulled the sashimi off the rice and it revealed a black hair formed into the rice! I was very grossed out and called over our server who gasped and took the food away immediately. She informed the manager and she them re-make the whole plate again. Meanwhile my boyfriend was enjoying his platter then noticed a fruit fly stuck to his sashimi. I was like WTF. He pulled it off and just avoided that piece. My food had come back. The manager had a 5 star attitude and apologized profusely, coming back a few minutes after that to check on things. We avoided telling her of the fly cause we just wanted to be done and not bring up another awkward issue. The quality of the sushi was good. Freshness was there. The nigiri was cut smaller then I expected. The spicy tuna roll had a lot of tempura as filler so it was crunchy. I would of preferred some obvious tuna chunks but I couldn't make many out. Atmosphere was hip with tall ceilings and contemporary furniture. The restaurant could use a paint touch up. There were many visible chipped areas within view of the table. The manager comped my lunch special for the hair. If there had been no hair/no fly this would probably be 3.5 stars. I appreciated the sincere attitude of the manager and server. I know things happen with food prep. I wanted to like this place more, It's unfortunate we had the issues.
(2)
Glen M.

The thing that I hate most about Douzo is that it is too close to our business. Damn them and their tasty sushi - Damn them... It's way too easy to get take out from this place. Everything is delicious and the prices for an upscale restaurant in a prime location between the South End and Back Bay are reasonable. I especially like the wide variety of maki which makes for many possible combinations when you order as frequently as we do. Douzo's lunch specials are a great deal as they include a good amount and variety of food. Eating in is also very nice - very clean and modern, the drink selection is good and for some reason miso soup is just better when it's in a bowl instead of a take-out container. Douzo's miso soup is one of my favorites.
(5)
Jon D.

Expensive but it's some of the best sushi in New England. You can't go wrong with Douzo or their caterpillar roll.
(5)
Glenn D.

Just moved from Vancouver Canada where sushi is a mainstay, very picky. Douzo exceeded expectations for food quality, freshness, etc. really impressed. Decor and vibe were modern and very trendy, upscale sushi for sure. Don't like seating policy. They will not seat you until your entire party has arrived, perfectly fine unless you are party of 2 and first to arrive, now you are a stuck at the front door alone, not welcoming. Otherwise fantastic place and very much look forward to going back.
(4)
E W.

Rolls are excellent but price is jacked-up to suit the surroundings. Hip but sterile-feel interior. Music needs to be toned-down a bit - thought I was in a nightclub.
(3)
Riem K.

Here's the deal, my cousin and I only get together once in awhile. So when we do, we like to go all out, we like to eat and drink and just enjoy our meal. Our get together tends to be sushi places and we decided on Douzo. I have to say, the food was delicious! For starters we got the Ohitashi and the sauce was just a perfect compliment to it. For entree, we got the Omakase special and pieces were big, but we ended up ordering a few more rolls. Our pick was the Russian Roll and the Spider Roll and then Salmon Roe sushi. And yes, we ate it all! It was that good! After a bottle of wine and many yummy martini's, we were stuffed (lychee martini was deeee-lish!). Decor was trendy and expected for the location. I would of given 5 star if the table next to us wasn't so close to us and everytime the woman crossed her leg, she ended up jabbing me with her heel. Also, and the fact the waiter came by and went "my god, you girls eat a lot!". Umm yeah......
(4)
Chase W.

Disclusure: I am not a sushi person. Revelation: I'm starting to [GASP] enjoy sushi. Conclusion: I'd still prefer a steak, but chop sticks and edimame (SP?) are fun and reminds me of stealing green beans from my friends dad's garden growing up. But with that said, Douzo was really cool- I headed there after work (much to my chagrin) with a few friends and ended up having a great time. I couldn' believe it to be honest. I guess I'm softening a little it as i tilt towards 30, but I typically would have scoffed at the overt attempts of this place to be chic and hip with the music and decor dominating the senses. But the bottom line was it was a fun and different environment and I had fun, so be damned with the cliched vibe. I'd come here again before I went to fugaku, but thats really the only sushi reference point I have so, not much depth in perspective! I did like it so much though that I'm def. going to up the other sushi spots on my to-do list!
(4)
Regan M.

Douzo was OK. The calamari tempura starter was really good, though not approaching the perfection that is Kingfish Hall's. I've had better Yellowtail, but otherwise the fish was fresh and cut well. Overall I felt like it was missing something. Based upon the their marketing and reviews, I really expected something a step above. Yeah, it was 'modern' but the decor wasn't really different or special enough to warrant much praise and some of the details were even a little tacky. The presentation was really straight-forward to the point that when they brought over the calamari, though it was tasty, I thought I was getting a plate of onion rings. Also, after he brushed by us about 5 times and then disappeared completely, I had to practically throw myself into the path of my waiter to get a second glass of wine for myself and my sister. I don't mean to rip it apart entirely. It was a really decent food and I think it measured up price-wise, I guess I was just expecting something different from the environment. One thing I will say, is the parking deal is amazing. $5 for 3 hours with a validated ticket. Goddamn.
(3)
Gabriele D.

Great American sushi, really cool architecture. I've never been disappointed.
(4)
Karen G.

I was completely unimpressed by the hurried service at Duozo. The dining room was packed, so i went to the bar to eat with a friend. I was greeted rather rudely by the bartender who tosses a napkin in front of us and says "what do you want?" I ordered my drink, which was fine, but when i asked him what was in the sashimi entree he said "you know some of this and some of this shellfish and this whitefish" I then told him i needed to swap fish it it because of my allergies and he said i wasnt allowed to do that. When i explained to him that I needed to know what was in it because I have severe allergies he was very rude when we explained it and told me hed get a manager who didnt show up for almost 20 minutes. After having to beg for those fish substitutions, the manager agreed and my food was ordered. Surprisingly, the food was great, but i will never go back to Duozo because they would rather have you eat and get out of their faces instead of enjoying your experience and your meal.
(1)
Julie C.

My bf took me here when I had a sushi craving. It also helps I live right next door to it. We sat at the bar since I was starving and didn't feel like waiting for a table. The service that night was ok. Took them a while to come back to refill my water. I thought the sushi was really good and the presentation was nice. The sushi chefs actaully spoke CHinese which was very surprised. I know because I speak it as well. But overall, this place is good as you can tell from the crowds almost every night.
(4)
Kris E.

This place is fantastic! YUM I love sushi and as i say that i laugh b/c i only like the cooked sushi but still i love it... I got a volcano roll ... amazing. It was a short wait to get it. I called ahead and made my order for lunch. The only thing i have thats negative was that i ate it very quick so i thought it was a small portion so i guess its more like a snack to me or i was just really hungry. The volcano roll was a good choice for cooked sushi, it was about $9.00 so kinda up there but i was treating myself! IT was warm too! very interesting looking and delish. I give 5 stars.. i bet the dinner is wonderful there.
(5)
Deepa C.

My new bosses welcomed me to the group by taking me out to sushi! I really liked the space (and the cute waiter...what?).The service was good (except that he forgot an item and then brought us something else when we spoke up, but it was fine) and I liked the pace of the meal. It wasn't too crowded, which was also a plus. As far as sushi goes, it was spectacular. Fresh flavors and textures, great presentation. Just a good meal, overall. I would come back here for a special occasion, since it is not cheap. I could also see getting drinks here after work. It reminds me quite a bit of SushiSamba, so if you like that sort of thing, you will like Douzo.
(4)
Lewis C.

The sushi here was really good, everything was super fresh. Also, it wasn't crazy expensive. I had expected because of it's location and profile that it would carry a premium price, but I found the rolls to be priced on par with any other restaurant. The problem I had was that it felt like I was eating dinner in a club. The music was blasting and you can't hear anything your dining partner(s) are saying unless they are screaming. Also you are packed in super tight with the other diners. I.E. The guy at the table next to me dropped his napkin and it landed on my foot.
(3)
Brian H.

My Fiancee and I went here for an early dinner on recommendation of a friend. We usually hit up Blue Fin in Porter Square and this was a decidedly cooler (and therefore more expensive) alternative to Blue Fin. We had steamed shumai, shrimp tempura, sushi, and tempura bananas for dessert. The shumai and tempura were just ok - we ordered too much food and will probably stick to sushi next time. The sushi was very good. They went easy on the rice and the fish was cut pretty thick which was nice. We had Uni, Hamachi, Sea Bass, Eel Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and a Torch Roll. They were all very good, however the Torch roll was fantastic and they put little crumbs of tempura in with their spicy tuna rolls to make them extra delicious/bad for you. Although it is more expensive than Blue Fin, it was worth it still. The service was nice, decor/ambiance was cool and my Fiancee noted the hostess was very stylish. All in all, we'll go back and it is nice to find another place in the Back Bay that doesn't suck for a casual dinner or nice lunch.
(4)
Attiya M.

1. Tried to go Friday but it was packed, 2 hr wait, loved the music and overall appearance so I knew I had to try again. 2. Saturday, 1 hr wait, a table near the bar was open so we could wait there and drink. 3. Brendan is my favorite bartender ever! The cucumber martini and the special martini with Absolut Boston and Sake are amazing. They definitely don't skimp on alcohol like other bars I've been to in Boston. 4. Service was good otherwise, but not amazing. The hostesses were both very nice and helpful. Actually had great conversations with them while waiting for my table. 5. Food was also great. Don't remember my appetizers but they were great. Did not like the cucumber rolls at all. Crunchy roll and coconut eel roll were both great! Also had some basic rolls that were good too. 6. Just make sure to be adventurous, don't be afraid to ask your server for advice, and have your entire party there or you wont get seated. Reservations for 5 or more only.
(5)
Samantha G.

Probably my favorite sushi place in Boston. Unfortunately, I don't get to go there too often cause of the $$$. The sushi is really good, as are the wide variety of fun appetizers. Their drinks are super good too. I have always been happy with the ambiance and service. Wish I could afford to visit more often :(
(5)
yana v.

I love Douzo, not for the decor (which is nice), but for the sushi. There have been a handful of sushi restaurants that I've been to where the fish freshness and quality can match (most of those restaurants being in NYC). I've sat down for dinner there a few times, and yes it's not cheap. Their specialty rolls are pricey, but sooo worth it in my book. They are not the most unique or inventive, but very fresh and tasty. Although I can question how consistent they are since the two time I got the Russian roll, the first time amazing, the second time barely eatable due to how salty it was. Yet over all the salmon melts in your mouth and even the Rainbow roll has huge peaces of shrimp in it. Usually that might not be the best combination, but maaaaan was it good. I find it cheaper to get take out from this place. Since with food you're going to want to get drinks and I think the drinks is was kills you here. I'm sure eating here every day would cause this place to loose it's appeal, but I think when it comes to sushi, the fresher the fish the better and Douzo gets an A+ (so far) for freshness.
(5)
Wright C.

A friend recommended Douzo and My daughter and I stopped in and we had a great meal. Service was excellent and the food even better. When you are in the Copley Square area of Boston, don't miss Douzo!
(4)
Fred H.

The meal was pricier than I would have liked, but the food was worth it. Everything cooked and assembled to perfection, with very fresh and tasty ingredients.
(4)
Shang S.

I live closeby to Douzo, and have had takeout twice and eaten in once, and I've really liked it each time. The reason why I give it 4 stars is mostly because their non-sushi items aren't as good as the sushi itself. Seating: Douzo can get pretty busy on weekends, but they don't take reservations for smaller groups, so get in early or offer to sit at the bar until there are tables available. Service: Our waitress was friendly and came by to check on us often. The water was also amply refilled. Food: I've ordered sushi from many places in Cambridge and Boston. I'd rate Douzo as one of my top 3. I come here for their rolls, I don't really indulge in much else. We ordered for a hot starter the calamari tempura. It wasn't amazing since I like my calamari extra spicy, but the spicy sauce made it pretty good. I then ordered the kamikaze roll (has shrimp and some spicy sauce), the alaskan roll (salmon + avocado), and the snow mountain (a special roll, shrimp tempura + snow crab on top). They were all scrumptious, large, but I really want to give props to the kamikaze and the snow mountain rolls. We also got the pork katzu. It wasn't anything special, but it came with 2 kinds of sauces (sweet, and a spicy wasabi sauce). Atmosphere: We went on a quiet night, but Douzo can get pretty loud. They play lounge-ish music. Takeout: Takeout is pretty fast at Douzo, around 15 - 25 minutes. There is a separate takeout desk on the left side of the restaurant.
(4)
Michael Z.

A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Great sushi here guys, its one of the top sushi restaurants in Boston. You want real sushi and you got some cash to spend, don't think twice about it.
(4)
Billy Su B.

if you sit at a table you may want to bring a megaphone or a flair gun to help get your waiter's attention. neither of those items fit in my purse so i just choose to sit at the bar. i would sit at duozo's slick, dark bar every day for lunch if i could. 9.95 sushi sample plates and an asahi the size of a human head. yes i'll take both. duozo has an extensive, creative, moderately priced menu that anyone will relish. their fish is fresh, their rolls are inventive, and everything is finely executed every single time. certainly this is one of the top sushi spots in the city if you're looking for something moderately priced, consistent, and equal parts dressy/casual.
(4)
Aaron R.

Expensive, but very good! Seated immediately (granted it was 8:30 on a Sunday) and the service was fantastic. The fish was all great, and my girlfriend, who was trying sushi for the first time, loved it. Everything was tasty, though it was expensive. Definitely the best Sushi I've had so far in Boston.
(4)
cyd l.

Been numerous times. Always fresh. Innovative menu. Knowledgeable staff and good service each time I've been. Take out is even good. Fun atmosphere.
(3)
Daigo F.

I had heard GREAT thing about this place, there was certainly a buzz when it opened up, and maybe my expectation level was very high. Maybe I went in when master sushi chef was on vacation. I don't know. I only been there once and, I am sorry to say, I will probably never go back. I have even sent people there when asked to recommend a Japaneses restaurant in Boston. I feel bad. I shoudl have said Ginza or Fugakyu... I went in there for a Lunch. I ordered Sushi lunch special, my wife ordered a Sukiyaki Don and also got tempura appetizer. One thing I noticed right away was that the tempura was not Japanese style. Then the sushi was just... terrible. Gave me much more cheap salmon instead of maguro or seasonal white fish, even the shrimp (cooked) smelled fishy. Rice was way too small, too tight, and I said "God, I could make sushi better than this..." None of the staff, including sushi chefs, spoke Japanese.. at least they didn't respond to my "Gochiso-sama" when leaving. I must say after reading some of the fellow Yelpers reviews, perhaps I should give this place an another chance... but there are many Japanese restaurant that i have not been, and I can say that I am not in a rush to go back there.
(1)
Marg R.

Good cocktails. & I very much enjoy that guests are able to sub brown rice for white rice for only $1. Best of Boston 2010 rated Duozo best reasonably priced sushi and I do not disagree. Check it out.
(4)
Eric S.

This was my go-to sushi place in Boston. Great selection, fresh sushi, and excellent service. Can't speak too much to their rolls, I've always been sushi/sashimi.
(5)
Alexander W.

Pretty nice, relaxed spot to check out. I liked the atmosphere and thought the decor reminded me of West Elm's take on P.F. Changs (haha this might sound bitchy, but it was nice and "not pretentious"). The bar area has lots of seating and a pretty extensive sake menu. The gingertini cocktail is delicious and extremely distinctive. I don't think I've ever had such a vibrant ginger drink before! Yum. I haven't tried the sushi but I've heard it's up there (probably a step under Clio but it's also much more casual than it is there).
(5)
Katy D.

I'm going to get right to the point here, I'm crazy about their crazy roll. I've been here more than a few times and have always had a top-notch meal. The warm sake is a great addition and I have sampled more than a few of their smaller plates and all have been wonderful. Definitely a Boston restaurant that I crave on a daily basis!
(5)
Yumiko F.

good sushi. good variation of rolls. But over priced on tempura. I liked the bar area.
(4)
Leah K.

The new years roll is to die for! Its not on the menu but you can still order it. The staff was super friendly and the sushi was amazing! My husband and I have moved all over the place and this is probably the best sushi I've ever had.
(5)
Odie S.

This place has a cool, sophisticated vibe. Great lighting and quiet atmosphere. A busy restaurant. The service was great, prompt, good suggestions (their specialty Cosmopolitan is not to be missed). The sushi was fresh and yummy! A great place to have a wonderful meal. We talked non-stop and never felt interrupted, rushed or ignored.
(5)
Jacquelyn S.

we were looking for a place to eat after 9pm on friday night and stumbled upon douzo... we were seated immediately -- guess we were lucky! the scene was pretty UES to me: flashy but still had a low-key vibe (patrons varied from older couples in jeans to glammed-up 20-somethings), club music was a bit too loud at points, and decor was sleek and minimalistic like a hotel restaurant. food: meh... maybe we should've went with their special rolls, but i've been on a purist kick lately so i ordered the special douzo sushi tasting -- which isn't actually sushi, but a 6-piece california roll (maybe just cucumber?) topped with different pieces of fish and accompanying condiments. not bad, but the tiny smudges of condiments seemed more like accent colors only.. i could taste the cuke way more. fish itself was good - fresh, nice texture and portion... but nothing too exciting. we started with the salmon kinuta -- sashimi wrapped in pickled daikon.. very pretty, very fresh tasting.. until that pickled ginger hits you and overpowers all other flavors! the scallop soba salad was tasty but a little heavy on the soy and the scallops were overcooked and tough. the best thing we got was the snowshoe roll: shrimp tempura topped with crab. the tempura was fragrant and stayed nice and crispy, and the crab wasn't imitation! service was good, if impersonal. overall, this is the kind of sushi spot i would avoid in nyc...
(3)
Nicole R.

This is the most I'll pay for sushi. You can tell the quality is really superb, and they have a creative selection. Great drinks. Perhaps too pricey, but as I said based on quality and creativity, I'm game. Really cool vibe, maybe overly trendy but whatever. Plating is really nice---in my opinion, probably what makes a sushi restaurant (short of the quality).
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Sonia R.

The interior transports you to the meatpacking district in NYC. It's all about presentation here but the food does not falter in comparison. Great for a fun night out with a date or a few friends. They have booths which I didn't have the pleasure of sitting in, but they looked intimate and comfortable. I am pretty picky about my sushi and I would have to say this scores very high and I've been to oishii. It's a pedicured version of oishii with much more pomp and circumstance but with equally fresh seafood offerings. Their appetizers are what makes this place stand out. Go for the eggplant or the kimchi over cold tofu. I would also strongly recommend the fried green tea icecream. I'm still in shock from it. Your wallet may take a hit at this place but your stomach will be happy you did.
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Molly W.

One thing comes to mind when I think of Douzo... HUUUUAAAARRRFFFFF!! My bf and I love sushi - but we got the Worst Food Poisoning from this place. We used to work in Back Bay so would go there after work - and had a few ok experiences there - so I don't want to discredit it but... I guess I'm discrediting it! Trendy, yucky, bad. Please! Make the trip down the street to visit Oishii instead! Trust me...
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G H.

Great sushi and atmosphere...its always crowded, but we have never left here with a bad experience. We love this place!
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Leila A.

Hmm okay here goes... This place would have gotten three or four stars, but our service was really strange. So I'll start with that. We are seated promptly and offered a menu. We take a couple minutes, figure out our order, and close our menus. Then we wait. And wait. And wait. Our waiter is standing in the corner chatting away with another waiter. We make eye contact. No luck. We make eye contact again. We wait. After what feels like an eternity he comes to take our order. I ask: is the eggplant miso appetizer vegetarian? He says: Let me check with the chef. He disappears into the kitchen without taking any orders from us. Then he reappears a couple minutes later and takes the full dinner order of the table directly next to us. What the heck? He doesn't acknowledge us at all, or the fact that he was in the middle of taking our order. He goes back to the kitchen. He reappears and takes the check from a different table. Takes another order... We are getting hungry! It has been at least 20 minutes since we were seated and we still haven't even given our order. Finally, after another eternity has elapsed and the waiter has dealt with at least 3 other tables, he returns to us. "May I take your order?" It's becoming like Groundhog's Day around here. I'm like "umm, you were supposed to be checking whether the eggplant was vegetarian." He is like: "OH!! Let me go do that." We are like, um you were supposed to do that 15 MINUTES AGO. Arg. He disappears again, but this time actually returns to take our order. Okay. So we thought we had jumped the major service hurdle here, since 30 minutes after being seated, we have finally convinced our waiter to take our order. We are eating our sushi and happily drinking our Asahi beer. Then we look up and see the waiter is pouring Sam Adams from a bottle into my husband's half-full glass of Asahi. What the heck? We hadn't even ordered more beer. I tell the waiter: "We didn't order more beer!" The waiter "Oh!" And he steps over to the table next to ours and pours the remainder of the Sam Adam's into that guys glass. Huh?! At that point, I felt the guy should have gotten a fresh bottle of Sam Adams, since a few ounces of it had already been poured into my husband's glass. And maybe we should have gotten another Asahi? I mean who wants Sam Adams mixed with their Asahi? Beer cocktail? No thank you. Okay, so those were the majorly weird service issues. Some people were just not meant to be waiters. So, the food earns 3 stars. Kudos for offering brown rice for the sushi. Sushi was all tasty and nicely done. We wish you had a vegetarian sauce to sub the fish sauce you typically serve with the tempura. A few more vegetarian sushi options would have been appreciated, but overall we were satisfied. Decor is lovely. Tables are close together, so I wouldn't necessarily like that for a super special date. In the future, I think I will just stick to Haru when I want sushi in Back Bay!
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Mike G.

nothing special. and pricey. the servings are toooooo minimalist. the search for sashimi in boston continues.
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Casey B.

For upscale Japanese, this place is GREAT. Being from NY, I have been to many upscale Japanese and this one was very NY. The house salad had crispy onions and amazing dressing, the tofu melted in my mouth and the yakatori is soo good. My guy friends obsessed over their "pizza rolls" for weeks, so try those too.They also have amazing Leechi Martinis and cocktails. The place looks big, it doesn't really seat that many people although i have been there three times, twice with large groups and it was fine. I will definitely be going back there.
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Tracey N.

The enticing fragrance of unagi BBQ sauce wafting out of Douzo last week made me finally decide to try it. As many people have said, the interiors are sleek, elegant, and modern, and the food was certainly fresh. The luncheon specials are OK deals for upscale Japanese food in the Back Bay, but you can't substitute any of the sushi in the sushi lunch special. (I know, I know, but I have texture issues, I need my sushi firm and I just can't take the white fish. Sorry.) My husband had the unaju, which was delicious and not too fatty. The sweet potato tempura in my dragon roll balanced out the other flavors, the unagi lived up to my expectations, and I was full for the rest of the afternoon. But for a 90-degree day I wish I had brought a sweater because I was uncomfortably cold in the dining room. Our waitress was nice enough and quite enthusiastic about the place. I know it's upscale, but I sadly felt a little underwhelmed. But I would come back because there are some really different rolls I'd like to try. I think it would be fun to come with a group and try a bunch of different things and split the bill many ways. And yet there are enough places in the area to choose from for sushi that it would have to be a special occasion or an unagi sauce craving strong enough to divert me from other errands.
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Ellen L.

This place is a perfect ambiance for getting together with friends, grabbing a bite to eat, and having a drink. The waiters are super nice and extremely attentive. I went with a couple other people and they rave about it all the time. Their menu had great variety. A little of something for everyone. It's very clean and relaxing at this place. I'd highly suggest it for many occasions: date, friends, large groups, small groups. The only thing I'd say about a larger group would be to make reservations.
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Wesley W.

This small Japanese restaurant with a modern style theme is very interesting place. my friends brought me to this place for my birthday and i can't emphasis enough the word "freshness." The place is a bit pricey, but goes in all with how fresh their fish and ingredients are! The seaweed salad is very savory, my all time favorite - fatty tuna was amazing. The only reason why i have not given this place a "5" is because i have not tried the lobster sashimi yet! The only downside to this place i see is the staff. Remember.....It's not about quantity, but QUALITY!!!
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Alyssa N.

Thumping Euro beats are not what I expected for lunchtime in the business district. I wonder if the more mature businesspeople I saw lunching there liked the half-assed rave atmosphere? Highlights: Oysters with phyllo dough Tuna/tuna maki Not terrible prices for lunch Aesthetically pleasing decor Menu has plenty of choices for non-sushi enthusiasts (if that's you) Lowlights: Sauce that came with the oysters didn't really do much for them Hamachi - not bad, but I've had better at less upscale places Questionable choice in music Tables closeness - server 'butted in' as he poured wine for next table Website - hard to find some info (hours, etc.)
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Sara Y.

this may be my new fav sushi place... although this was my first visit i really liked the: 1. summer roll... the way the tuna is mixed with the tobiko gives it a really light crunchy mouthfeel. YUM 2. scallop baked on the half-shell- mixture of scallops, crab, spicy mayo, breadcrumbs, roe, etc baked like a mini casserole (term used loosely) on the shell- so cute + delicious. 3. huge menu- that makes me absolutely want to go back. service was good, enjoyed the pear martini (x2). minus 3/4 star for some of the tables being way too close together (i felt like the couple next to us on their date felt totally intruded upon when we were seated about 20" away from them.... and i didn't really blame them). minus 1/4 star for being slightly scene-y later @ night.... ignorable though.
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H. S.

Love Douzo! Best spicy Tuna and spicy salmon around. It's one of my favorite bars when I want a drink and a small bite. They've recently stepped up their take out as well with new rolls.
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F N.

Tres Excellent...I was quite inmpressed with this restaurant. The food was exquisite. The fish was so fresh you would think it was alive. The rolls were ingenious and delicious. I particularly like the Volcano... yummy. Love, Love this place. After Douzo we went to Coda...read my review about this other establishment.
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Rozina K.

Been meaning to grab sushi here for quite some time because I'd heard good things about this place but its always jam packed. Stopped in on a super cold night thinking that it would be relatively easy to get a table. Wrong. The wait was over a half hour so we opted to sit at the bar, which was fine. Friendly service and bar staff but the drinks were meh. Not strong and not really tasty. Sort of a waste of calories and money, really. I thought the sushi was very average but the tempura was delicious. I had the green pepper and sweet potato tempura and I'm drooling thinking about it now. Would definitely go back for tempura but not sushi. Good service, average to below average drinks, average sushi, great tempura = 3 starts.
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Alex S.

The sushi is very fresh and it is worth every penny. I got the rainbow roll and dynamite roll. The rainbow roll is spectacular and I highly recommend it.
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Mihir P.

It seems as though that all of the sushi and Japanese restaurants I have been to have basically have the same selections like tempuras, teppanyaki, teriyaki, maki, sashimi etc. Douzo is no different, BUT it does differentiate itself by its sleek minimalist decor, friendly service and some of their differentiated maki rolls and starters. The fish is extremely fresh thus yielding excellent quality sushi that is beautifully presented. Some of the other items we tasted: - White fish tempura - light and crispy and not oily - Lobster tempura - wasn't what I expected for $12; I expected a claw or tail tempura-fried but instead got a deep fried maki roll with a few bits of lobster (not worth it). - Beef Skewer - the meat was tough and not a good cut. Don't bother. - Scallop skewer - Nice and sweet and comes with grilled scallion which was very good. - Shitake mushroom miso soup - a nice change from the norm. Kobe carpaccio - my friend had this and kept moaning with pleasure while eating. (Douzo also offers Kobe tartare) I like this addition to the city of Boston. Boston I think is a tad behind in the upscale Asian restaurants. I am still pissed that Ambrosia shutdown.
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Ellen T.

I love the food here..the appetizers were great. I fell in love with the miso cod when I tried it here first. Now I look for it on the menu at all sushi restaurants. I tried most of the special makis and love it. The tiger roll is really interesting..torched squid on top. Place is small so make a reservation.
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Keen M.

I love Douzo! Service was good, attentive, Back Bay roll is amazing, spicy tuna salad incredible, coconut eel roll amazing- always delcious, always fun!
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J M.

OK so I don't know much about the food or really what anything is...but every time I go no matter what I get it is always great! My favorite bit is that they have take away sushi in a cooler for the lunch crowd and super good Ginger Martinis!
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Mary R.

Love the menu here. But the cocktails are a little too strong...
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Christian P.

This is one of those places that you can come to for virtually any occasion - business, family, or romance - provided everyone loves Japanese. There's a distinctively modern look to this place; simple to the eye, yet sophisticated in feel. The sushi here is well above average, in fact I would even contend that it is among the best Sushi you can have here in Boston. I've been here for both lunch and dinner - several times each - and always enjoyed my selection. The food was carefully prepared, well selected, and tasted of quality. I save the fifth star for places that are a unique experience.
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Tony L.

Coming out of the Copley Mall, we bumped into this restaurant out of the blue one evening and decided to check it out. Douzo is nestled in a cozy alley in Back Bay, a great location for anyone that is planning on spending the rest of their evening downtown or for those returning from there. I love the fact that its very close to the Back Bay T station, making it easiy accessible to non-drivers, such as myself. Upon entry, you're greeted with a warm and friendly staff. Most nights, I would anticipate that reservations are recommended, but we arrived on an off-peak night, so the wait was minimal. As I looked around, I could immediately envision bringing a large party to a place like this, or fellow coworkers/colleagues for happy hour. The decor was chic but comfortable. The seating arrangement was a little compact for tables, but I'm sure the booths provided enough privacy for those that prefer it. As for the food, I would actually say the quality of the fish (raw salmon, tuna, shrimp) was slightly better than at Oishii, but the drink selection was lacking. The service was nice, nothing exceptional. Overall, I think Douzo would be a great place to bring a friend from out of town or even serve as a quick fix for that sushi craving we all have once in a while. I'll definitely be going back sometime soon.
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Esther A.

I love this place. Granted, I'm slightly biased because it was where I had my first date with my boyfriend, but all sentiments aside... the sushi here is amazing. Great atmosohere. Perfect for a date or dinner with friends. Love it here.
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tara d.

We love sushi, when done well, and in a beautiful atmosphere, it always makes our go to list...we took my sister there from New Hampshire, where there is no decentt sushi to be found, and she was thrilled, loved the unagi and red spider roll. I am a big sashimi fan and found the toro belly, although expensive, a velvety, melt in your mouth sensation to be savored and remembered. The salmon was fabulous as well.The tempura was cooked perfectly and the soft shell crab wonderful. The lychee martini was a nice alternative and made well. But take notice, it is open, loud, and crowded. This is not an intimate dining experience. It is a fun place, a young crowd, somewhat expensive, but if high quality sushi, with some innovative twists is an interest, this is a fun downtown location....as we eat sushi often, this place would be one we would go to if makng a fun night out, especially with your out of town friends who appreciate good sushi, but are geographically challenged with finding quality sushi restaurants
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Laura P.

I'm surprised at the negative reviews, since my friend and I throughly enjoyed our post-shopping meal. We showed up around 5 on a grey, threatening to pour Saturday afternoon, not looking so hip. I felt like I was being appraised when I walked in, but whatever. Our waitress, Christine, was super. She took the time to explain all the daily specials (which included 3 grades of toro, from lean to the fattiest, and a tempting ceviche that we didn't order). We opted for the escolar and cucumber salad served on top of shredded radish and a ponzu sauce. The salad was beautiful- alternating slices of fish (also called butterfish) and cukes on a mound of crunchy radish, finished by cracked black pepper. It was a lovely play between silk texture. mmm. We shared the torch roll (torched yellowtail, cuke, avocado, black tobiko, slivers of green onions with a yuzu sauce,) volcano roll, and the red spider roll (sliced tuna on top of a spider roll. The tuna that day was blue fin). My favorite was the torch roll, as the yuzu sauce sealed the deal, though I did love the red spider. My only complaint (other than being appraised like a piece of meat) was that they couldn't stop filling my tea cup. Such minor criticisms will ensure that I'll be back with the hubby in tow to do a toro comparison.
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Tiffany c.

let me start off by saying that the sushi was excellent! my server was very attentive and friendly, thats where it stops! while i was eating my food i noticed tons of fruit flies circling the table. i brought this to the servers attention at which they replied, that they were working on the problem. later on, in the meal the fly actually landed in my wine. i was disgusted to say the least. i brought this to the attention to the waiter and he said that he would see what he could do. my wine was actually completely full when this happened. the waiter returned with half a glass and said the manager had comp it. i was extremely irritated and asked to speak to the manager. the woman named Jenny who came over was extremely rude and treated me like i was trying to pull something over her. only with persistent arguing did she then comped me my full glass of wine. i dont know if this is how restaurants usually work but i would assume that if a fly lands in your food you would get comped something more than just a glass of wine and you wouldnt have to argue for it. i will not return to douzo. this place is absolutely disgusting and you can hear the managers yelling at the servers on the floor. its very unprofessional and unacceptable.
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Michael G.

I finally made it out to Douzo, and frankly, I was wholly unimpressed. The restaurant has a very urban, modern, chic feel to it, blasting techno music while the clientele eats expensive sushi and sips sake. The menu is mostly sushi, but there was a decent amount of vegetarian food for the girlfriend. Plus, I was impressed that they actually offered tempura by the piece, much like sushi. The sushi is creative and pretty good, but a number of things really annoyed me. First, the sushi wasn't cut properly. Some of my pieces were thin slivers while others were huge chunks. The rolls also weren't very well made, and pieces of fish kept on falling off/out. Third, the avocado in my sushi was starting to oxidize. When I buy a $15 roll, I expect my avocado to be beautifully green and fresh. Fourth, my spicy tuna handroll had tempura bits in it. While unique, it was wholly unexpected and detracted from the fish. Basically, I expected more from sushi that cost that much. Also, the tempura I snuck from my girlfriend was really oily, and the dipping sauce tasted like, well, nothing. It basically served only to make the tempura wet. Don't get me wrong: the food is decent. However, that money is paying for ambience and decor rather than well-crafted food.
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Anastasia M.

This place was a big disappoinment. The appetizers and drinks were great, but sushi and sashimi was far from authentic. Sushi menu was missing key ingredients and sashimi was cut the wrong way (anyone who knows how it is supposed to be prepared will understand) Server was rather strange, as he kept on changing plates after every bite of sushi and came around our table every minute. I would recommend this place for drinks and appetizers, but skip sushi.
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Ashley M.

you know you're someplace trendy when you walk in the door and see a friend who works for the Red Sox and her coworkers having drinks. good sign already. decor was very osushi (if osushi were larger). agree with sam on the sake menu - yum!! the torch roll and the volcano roll weren't so impressive.. nor was the seaweed salad. the sushi was fantastic though. the wild salmon was much fattier than normal salmon (did you know we're all eating farm-raised all the time?).. it was like the toro (read fatty expensive tuna) of salmon. the maguro was phenomenal as was the special clam sushi. i would go back, order sushi and sashimi, skip the rolls and check out a different sake.
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Amy D.

Duozo has stolen my sushi heart away from Fugakyu. Their sushi is fresh and delicious. The restaurant itself is a gorgeous modern space, although the one downside is that tables tend to be very close together. The service has always been fine. I wish they took reservations for small parties, as I've walked away from a 1.5 hour wait before.
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Scott B.

even though i know the owner i would have to say that i love the food and the atmosphere -
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Address : 131 Dartmouth St
Boston, MA, 02116
Phone (617) 859-8886
Website https://www.douzosushi.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 11

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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