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Name: Haru
Address: 55 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02199
Telephone: (617) 536-0770
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.31

Haru

55 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02199

(617) 536-0770
Store is closed

Haru Menu

Hot Appetiers

Edamame

Beef Negimaki

Seafood Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Spicy Sirloin Steak

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp & Mushroom Shumai

Crispy Calamari

Lobster Tempura

Tempura Appetizer

Trio Yakitori

House Tempura Roll

Grilled Spicy Chicken

Agedashi Tofu

Haru`s Crab Cake

Miso Black Cod

King Crab Dumplings

Seabass Yakitori

Vegetable Dumplings

Tempura
Soups

Miso Soup

Lemongrass Hot & Sour Soup
Salads

Field Green Salad

Sashimi Salad

Calamari Salad

Wafu Seaweed Salad

Tangerine Duck Salad
Sushi and Sashimi

Tuna

Spicy Tuna

Yellowtail

Smoked Salmon

Striped Bass

Mackerel

Tamago

Eel Avocado

Shrimp

Salmon Caviar

Surf Clam

Octopus

Inari

White Tuna

Super White Tuna

Salmon

Fluke

Spanish Mackerel

Kani

Smoked Eel

Scallop

Sea Urchin

Tobiko Caviar

Squid

King Crab

Toro

Bonito

Kani

Sweet Shrimp

Live Scallop

Shrimp

Live Orange Clam
Shush Role and Handroll

Tuna Roll

Salmon Jalapeno Roll

Kamikaze Roll

Chef`s Special Roll

Rock Shrimp Avocado Roll

Eel Avocado Roll

Spicy Tuna Roll

Oshinko Roll

Crunchy Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy Crab Caviar Roll

Salmon Skin Roll

Vegetable Tempura Roll

Shiitake Cucumber Roll

Ume Shiso Roll

California Roll

Salmon Avocado Roll

Philadelphia Roll

Haru`s Wasabi Roll

Boston Roll

Eel Cucumber Roll

Cucumber Roll

Tuna Avocado Caviar Roll

Hrimp Tempura Roll

Spicy Seafood Tempura Roll

Yellowtail Scallion Roll

Vegetable Roll

Avocado Roll

Kanpyo Roll

Salmon Jalapeno Roll

Chefs Special Roll

Haru Wasabi Roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Toro Scallion Roll
Special Rolls

Rainbow Roll

Kiss of Fire Roll

Golden Passion Roll

Spicy Titanic Roll

Super Dynamite Roll

Dragon Roll

Broadway Roll

Spider Roll

Strawberry Fin Roll

Phoenix Roll

Gramercy Park Roll

Hatsu Yume Roll
Maki Entrees

Kabuki

Sumo
Sushi Entrees

Sushi

Vegetarian Sushi

Chirashi Sushi

Sushi & Sashimi

Tekka/Hamachi Don

Sashimi

Sushi & Sashimi

Sushi for Two

Tekka & Hamachi Don

Sushi & Sashimi for Two

Tekka Don
Hot Entrees

Grilled Salmon Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Katsu

Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Entree

Wok-Seared Tuna

Crispy Duck

Chilean Sea Bass

Grilled Filet Mignon

New York Strip Steak
Desserts

Ice Cream

Tempura Cheesecake

Banana Spring Roll

Mango Sorbet

Mochi

Healthy Meal suggestions for Haru

Hot Appetiers

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

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

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

Vegetable Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vegetable Dumplings [ 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 ]
Soups

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

Lemongrass Hot & Sour Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

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

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

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

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

Tangerine Duck Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sushi and Sashimi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surf Clam [ 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 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smoked Eel [ 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 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live Orange Clam [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Shush Role and Handroll

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

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

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

Chef`s Special Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Eel Avocado Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ume Shiso Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

Haru`s Wasabi Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Eel Cucumber Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

Yellowtail Scallion Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

Chefs Special Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Haru Wasabi Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Toro Scallion Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Special Rolls

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

Kiss of Fire Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Golden Passion Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Super Dynamite Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

Strawberry Fin Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Gramercy Park Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hatsu Yume Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Maki Entrees

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tekka/Hamachi Don [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

Tekka & Hamachi Don [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

Tekka Don [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hot Entrees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chilean Sea Bass [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Strip Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

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

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

Banana Spring Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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Romney D.

The sushi here is amazing. But first I'd like to talk about the King Crab Dumplings, which I've never had before. I was a little skeptical about it, but the waitress convinced me they were good so I took her word for it. They were amazing!! I have never tasted anything so yummy. I was definitely pleased. I ordered California Rolls which were so fresh. I enjoyed it all and I definitely plan to return! My only complaint was the waitress was a little TOO helpful. She kept coming back to the table, way too much. Even when she was ready to start cleaning up out plates, it was annoying. The fact that it was the afternoon and NO ONE was in there, I felt rushed.
(3)
Scott R.

Great sushi, great service, good cocktails. Nice place to enjoy dinner after the Sox game!
(4)
Teresa M.

I went to Haru last night for thier happy hour special. It was absolutely amazing. I do not drink, but my friend enjoyed her cocktail and the food was delicious and priced so well! We had edamame, vegeterian spring rolls, and the Haru Wasabi roll. Everything was delicious -- especially the roll. The bartender was friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. I will definitely be going back!
(5)
Grace K.

THis is a very friendly sushi place. i love our waiter! And we ran into him on the subway and he remembered us and what we ordered. It has nice streetside seating. The sushi is fresh, can't complain. The food is pretty standard, the fare is pretty pricey.
(4)
K K.

Great Spicy Tuna roll! Delicious tempura cheesecake!! We were a bit hesitant to try this - but it was awesome!!
(4)
Jenn S.

My friend suggested we take advantage of Haru's "Haru Hour" last night, for $6 Cherry Blossom drinks and cheap appetizers. Sold! The Cherry Blossom was DELICIOUS. I usually savor my drinks - I downed 1 before I knew what had happened and promptly ordered another. The appetizers were mainly sushi and since I don't eat sushi - me no likely fish or seaweed - I opted for the $3 edamame and, figuring I'd need something else, the $6 spicy chicken teryiaki. The edamame came and was a HUGE order. The chicken was a really decent size too - way larger than I expected - and I was sufficiently stuffed for the rest of the night. We did, of course, get some Mochi Green Tea ice cream, which was a bit weird in consistency, but I suppose that's the point of Mochi! All-in-all, a great deal, but I still ended up spending $37. How did that happen!?! Considering it was a cheap drink and cheap apps, that somehow seems wrong.
(3)
Chandler M.

I was in Boston for a convention recently, and one of the food vouchers was for Haru udon bowl. A friend of mine and I ordered the chicken udon. The noodles and soup were served separately to preserve taste and integrity, and it worked. After maybe 15 minutes of walking back to my post, and mixing it all together, the udon noodles were firm and absorbed the amazing broth. Up to that point this was an amazing meal. Then I tried to eat the rest of the soup (veggies, chicken, etc). I don't know if I'm not supposed to do that? because they were horrible. It seemed that all the flavor of everything went into the broth and was sapped out of the food. Therefore, Haru had some of the best ramen broth I've ever had at the cost of the rest of the food. It was worth it to me since it was free, but I could not spend $10 on this and get some cardboard-tasting food while i'm trying to eat my udon. This place stays at 3 stars for the superior noodles and broth, but the utter disappointment of the food underneath stops me from giving it more.
(3)
Nora D.

I've had consistently good meals here - I, for the most part, have more traditional sushi rolls, but have tried a few of their specials and have really liked them. We've always had good service too.
(4)
Bryan L.

Sushi was decent. Service was painful. One waiter during lunch time for too many tables. Took 5 minutes to flag him down for the check. Once he came and took my card, it was another 5 minutes to bring it back. If service was better I would give 4 stars.
(3)
Bill A.

Very good sushi - great location - great atmosphere. I will return!
(5)
Rayan D.

I would give them three stars but I keep going back so clearly they're doing something right. I don't think they're quite as good as some places in the area (Douzo, Jae's) but the fish is pretty fresh. I do think that they're way overpriced and the staff is medicore. I wasn't surprised to learn that they're a chain; they run like one.
(4)
Chantelle F.

This review is mostly for the Haru happy hour which my boyfriend and I always took advantage of - from 4-7pm everyday, good prices $5 for simple fresh rolls like salmon avocado or tuna avocado. We usually get the lemongrass hot and sour soup too that comes with a few shrimp and scallops - really yummy and delicious for those cold winter nights. We always sit at the bar to watch the tv's when games are on, and the no-nonsense female bartender there is almost always the same, she is prompt and efficient.
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Thana T.

Wait. Halt. Yield. Happy hour sushi. Tell me that 6 california rolls for .50 cents each does not sound like a grand time to you. No? You're lying through your teeth. On the other hand, however, the happy hour menu that you do have to choose from is about 5 items long. It's more like a mildly-in-good-spirits hour. Or a I'm-not-unhappy-per-se hour. Of coure, you can always throw in some regular priced sushi as a supplement. With $8 glasses of wine and mildly attentive wait staff combined with a swank interior, Haru is mediocre sushi that I'll probably only do during a happy hour special.
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Emily F.

Haru has potential to be a really fun and funky sushi place, but falls flat. It's decorated very nicely with dark wood and dark blue lighting making for a nice ambiance. Aside from that, however, I was not impressed. The wait for our food was long: at least 15 minutes for our appetizer, which was only 4 small vegetable dumplings. They were quite tasty, but for a wait that long I was expecting something a bit more inspired. Our main course took longer. My husband ordered Katsu- a Japanese style chicken cutlet. Talk about BORING. We were assured by our waiter (who was not good by any means-lazy, slow, and inattentive) that the chicken is "Not like KFC". Wrong. It was exactly like your everyday run of the mill fried chicken cutlet, shoved to one side of the plate, while the rest of the platter was covered in some sauce. The chicken was also overcooked. I ordered a sushi platter and it was not good. I couldn't even eat some of the sushi pieces (bad pieces, funny smell, etc). Our bill was $80. Overpriced and unappealing, not recommended.
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Dan G.

Expensive! But worth it. I don't crave sushi, and I probably will never go out for it unless someone else is picking the restaurant, but when I do, I enjoy it...and I enjoyed Haru. The atmosphere was lovely, the drinks were strong and the sushi amaaaaazing(ly expensive). I found all of the rolls we ordered to be very well prepared and just delicious and nicely presented and mother f-ing expensive, but good!
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Sarah P.

Honestly, just don't bother when there are so many better places for sushi in Boston. Go to Fugakyu instead, or Duozo a few blocks away. Track down one of the many great off the beaten path finds in Brookline. There's nothing really wrong with Haru, but there's nothing really special about it either. It has that restaurant chain feel with the same old same old.
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S T.

Came back for another go. We came during Happy Hour or as they called it Haru Hour? Half price "select" sushi ...which wasn't much and not half price...just $1 off from the original price. As always sushi is delicious. The Uni is great! I ordered the "Grilled" Filet Mignon and it wasn't that great...sooo chewy and I though the taste wasn't there. The plate wasn't burning hot either. I can't remember what the sides were but...I didn't enjoy that dish. I was still hungry so we ordered desert. After the waitress recommended the Tempura cheese cake. And it was soooooooooo delicious. It comes in three...the plate is long. My sister and I shared :) it was sooo good. You got to try it!
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Katie A.

Shared a scorpion bowl and several different rolls. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience.
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Linda M.

I've tried sushi in plenty of cities. This wasn't my favorite in Boston. We went for lunch so perhaps we didn't get the best chefs but the presentation was great, however our specialty rolls has no flavor. The traditional rolls were not packed well and kept falling apart. Also- the Miso soup was essentially just water. The tea served was great and came with a personal pot (like many places). A nice environment inside, trendy and great for business because it's beneath the Prudential Center.
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Milee S.

I had been to the location in Manhattan, which I liked tremendously, so I was quite excited for a birthday party here at Haru Boston. We had a nice, quiet table in the back and the restaurant was half empty at 7 pm. Guess that is the sign of the economy. Or maybe the sushi. Haru has a great sushi menu. Some very inventive rolls (jalepenos and strawberries? Gold leaf!) and the standards. I went with the standards. I had an AWESOME oshinko (pickled radish) roll; one of the best in Boston. My Philly roll was ok as was the rock shrimp and avocado roll. Based on Yelp reviews I was very excited to try it, but I felt it was too creamy. Not so delish. Others got some tempura, aged tofu, chicken teriyaki and sashimi. The drinks were ok. I had a great riesling and I tasted the kitty cat (drink!) which was a sweet champagne. The blueberry mojito wasn't bad either. They do serve beer too. For dessert, I got the red bean mochi (again) and others got the mango mochi, fried cheesecake and banana spring rolls. I didn't love my mochi (it was better at Bluefin), but the fried cheesecake was awesome. I'd go back just for that. Of note: the music SUCKED! I have never been anywhere where the music goes from: Prodigy --Maneater --Flashdance soundtrack -- Italian polka -- more 90s music --french boat music. Serioulsy. The place has an identity crisis. And it was distracting. Service was ok; he wasn't bad but wasn't great. It is a pricey place, so be warned. Not really a place I NEED to go back to. Glad I tried it though. I would probably choose douzo over haru.
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Jess N.

I want you to know that my mouth is salivating as I write this review. The memories are distinct and clear. My palate is envious of the memory of Haru and not of the sloppy joe sandwich I had for lunch. You can get a California roll anywhere, so don't waste your time with them at Haru. Go BOLD! or go home. Seriously! The specialty rolls were delicious. I went with the Boston unCommon Roll with red Tobiko instead of black. The gold leafing adds just an extra special something! Looking around Haru, it's easy to see that they can accommodate a wide variety of diners. Singles to larger groups in the main dining room and there is additional seating at the bar. I would suggest making a reservation if you are coming with a larger group. When I made my reservation weeks in advance, they were great. This place is super easy to get to: - If driving use the Prudential Mall's parking garage or try your luck around the area for meters. - Public transit is a breeze with the Green - E Line Prudential T Stop, Orange Line Back Bay Stop (use the handy tunnel, and bridge to get from the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential w/o ever having to set foot outside), or the #39 Bus
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Amanda G.

3/3.5 stars for food + 5 stars for SUSHI DELIVERY I've eaten in the restaurant a couple times -- small, casual, quiet place. Nice servers and management. If something goes wrong (food takes awhile) they apologize and offer you free food. But the real reason a portion of my monthly income is now going to Haru is DELIVERY. There's a small charge - $5 - but it's so worth knowing I can have a couple makis and seaweed salad sent straight to my door. The sushi isn't on par with a Fugakyu, but it's pretty good and the basic makis do not disappoint. Also, they always say delivery will take 45 minutes but on average it's taken about 25-30 for me. God bless you Haru for bringing NYC-style sushi convenience to Cambridge!
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Ricky R.

Someone holla at me if you feel me on this one.... Their sushi all has the same formula. A little something inside, rice, and then fish on top. I've been here a few times and noticed that all their rolls seem the same but with a little twist. Am I crazy? Maybe I had too much Rozay.. I do like Haru's.. I'd go back if someone paid for me. $15-20 a roll... Drop 200 with ya chick easy.. What's with all the white people? They should not be working in Asian restaurants. I'm just keepin in 100. Rozay OUT!
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Michelle M.

Went to Haru last night with a couple of gal pals. We initially sat at the bar and had drinks and a couple small appetizers. The place is very pretty and the bar server introduced herself (albeit a bit loudly) and was quite friendly. We moved into the dining area and passed a pretty angry couple storming out complaining of not being served in over 20 minutes of waiting. And the place, while busy didn't look overly crowded. Our server came by within a reasonable amount of time, introduced himself and got us going. Admittedly by this time we were a bit famished. Service was decent. Tiny bit slow. But picked up after we gave our server a bit of the fish eye. The sushi was quite good also. But frankly at these prices, I would have expected a bit more than what I can get at Montien where the sushi is just as good (if not better) and far less expensive. Oishi is quite expensive too. But the service and quality of sushi is just about unbeatable. So I figure you are paying a bit more here for the very pretty location and ambience. And it IS a pretty swanky place. I'd probably return just to sit at the pretty bar, have some laughs on a warm night, and order appetizers.
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Elizabeth D.

I've been here twice. Once for lunch, once for dinner. They were both good experiences during which I enjoyed my food. The Bento boxes for lunch are very filling. I could not finish it all, and trust me, that says a lot. Ordered some sushi with my mom once for dinner. Very good. I'll definitely return.
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Eric C.

Like most of the sushi bars in the Back Bay, this one is pretty overpriced. The food is good (not the best sushi I've had) but the prices are pretty elevated. If you're looking for a sushi fix in the Back Bay area it's a good go to, especially if you can go during happy hour, but don't expect to be blown away.
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Saba N.

Haru: Atmosphere: A+. Really nice; dressy, cool.. I liked it a lot. Service: A-. Waitress was really nice and friendly. They brought our food to the wrong table... twice. but other than that, it was really great service. Food: everything was delicious. spring rolls were a little greasy, but the duck in them was delicious. I liked the Fried Oyster roll a lot (it was pretty amazing). All the other rolls we shared were really good as well so I don't think you can go wrong with the food. Price: totally overpriced. I got the Boston uncommon role which was described to me as this massive special roll... and it was really small... like, I finished it in 10 minutes and wanted more. I have been to sushi places where the special roles are so large that you can really only eat 3/4 of one (cough Ginga). So I was a little surprised. I think my role was 18 bucks too, which is absurd. All in all, I liked it. I think there are better sushi places to go to, however... I'm definitely a fan and would come back for a girl's night out.
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Jeff M.

Haru is getting down graded after a few disappointing experiences.
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E F.

Maki was good, as was the sashimi, but it could have been colder. Also, we ordered white tuna and got dark tuna. I also thought it was odd they don't bother with the Japanese names on the menu. Service was fantastic though. Very attentive, but not in your face. The sushi was good, but $50 for a small lunch is too much. Might be back, but not often.
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christine c.

Came here on a whim during restaurant week and I had the best and completely unexpected meal I've had in a loooong time... and I'm not even a big sushi fan! My friend and I stopped in because their RW deal looked like a total steal and had lots of tuna and salmon options (which are really the only types of sushi we eat). Started with some drinks at the bar because they were a little swamped and we were early for our reservation. I got the Cherry Blossom sake-tini. which was $12 and pepto-pink (which, if you can imagine, is a turn off) but tasted O.K. Service at the bar was poor. One of the managers was trying to help out, but was kind of running around like a crazy person. When we finally sat for our table (only a couple of minutes late) our server Andrew was a total doll. We ordered some of the drink specials (they had "hurricanes" for $6!) My friend did the RW deal and I ordered a-la-carte and we shared everything and it was incredible. I started with the Tuna Tiktaki (sp?) app, which was delicious and the avocado was SO fresh. My friend got the ceviche (salmon, shrimp, crab, etc.) which she liked but I preferred my tuna. Next we did the two soups: she lemon hot & sour with scallops and shrimp and I did the miso. The lemon hot & sour was good, but almost too spicy, the miso was your average miso. Next, our entrees: I did a basic tuna roll and a basic avocado roll. She had the "samurai" platter which consisted of a spicy tuna roll, a crunch salmon roll and a jalapeno tuna roll. All three were excellent (usually priced at $20 a good value, too) I especially loved both tuna rolls, but the salmon crunchy roll was very good too. (I'm partial to tuna if you can't tell.) Finally, we had the mochi ice cream with fresh strawberries for dessert. We were so stuff, we couldn't even finish dessert, let alone our entrees. We will definitely be back for happy hours, drinks, snacks and other meals here. The ambiance is cute, and although I know it's probably not THE BEST sushi in Boston (o ya?), it's affordable and better than mediocre. Thanks Andrew for a great time! P.S. Join their mailing list online for a coupon for a free app!
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Joanna F.

I was actually pretty impressed with Haru. The interior looked classy and elegant, and the waitstaff was friendly, if a little too attentive at times. I had heard that Haru was really upscale, so I was concerned about the price. I ordered one of the entrees and it was massive. It had two rolls, 6 pieces of sashimi, and 3 handrolls. And it was only 22 bucks. To me that's a great deal. I couldn't finish my meal (which usually doesn't happen to me with sushi). The specialty rolls and individual pieces seemed a little pricey. The fish tasted fresh to me, but the sushi was typical of other sushi I've had in Boston. Nothing out of the ordinary. I would definitely come back!
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Randa S.

We love this restaurant. Nice vibe, great sushi with gold leaf heheh and good service too :)
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Nicole S.

I went with a group of 6 other people for a dinner last Friday. As the group slowly trickled in the waitress asked over and over again if we were ready to order. She was really attentive but to the point of annoyance. At least for me, I get it- you are here to make a group happy but if not everyone is here can we have a few more minutes, okay? Well the waitress pushed the drink menu but I avoided once i saw the speciality rolls cost around $15-18 dollars. Ouch. The problem with sushi is that I cant just have one rolls. So it was a bit disappointing to see the prices. I got the calamari appetizer, spicy tuna roll, cucumber roll, and then later ordered the rock shrimp avocado roll. The calamari was really good- good texture (not rubbery!) but the sauce was not spicy nor very peanuty, but still good. The sushi rolls were decent. Luckily I did not get any of the $18 dollar ones. The sushi tasted really good but I found that they fell apart easily, esp the cucumber roll. In the end our waitress was great bc she created a separate bill for each of us. It is great when waitress do that and don't gripe! I don't think anyone even asked for her to do that, it was great thinking on her part. I would go back, but I think I would get the Chilean sea bass instead of the sushi. Someone in the group got it and it looked fantastic and she said it was.
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H S.

One of my favorite sushi places in the city. Happy hour deals are great and they hook you up around your birthday with their Haru access deal.
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Leslie P.

I haven't been to any of the other locations, but went with some co-workers on a Tuesday night. The decor is Asian Contemporary - pretty much what you would expect for an upscale restaurant at the Prudential Center, but nice. I ordered an elderflower and cucumber cocktail, and it was really well-made. Nice and refreshing, with the perfect mix of flavors. It was on the expensive side, but I believe elderflower is anyway, and it was worth it. Most of our group decided to order a couple of items and share tapas-style. (Note for you vegetarians out there: One of my co-workers is a vegetarian, and he raved about the vegetable tempura roll.) To start, we shared the edamame, beef negimaki, and agedashi tofu. They were all good, although I can't speak for the tofu myself. Everyone else liked it, though. So now I'll cut to the chase: We shared a bunch of rolls, and they were all very good. The tuna avocado roll was divine. We stuck to the basics though, since we were sharing. However, I took a chance, and it was well worth it. I can't recall what it was called exactly, but I ordered a strawberry-jalapeno-white tuna roll. It may have been the chef's special, and if so, I hope it stays on the menu forever. This roll was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and creamy. I look forward to trying other hot sushi spots in Boston, but I know I will definitely be back here for that roll.
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Cyn B.

Went here while on vacay. I always try to have sushi now matter where I visit. Just so happened, this place was across the street! YAY! A little difficult to find being in a giant hotel we didn't know. Traditional decor but comfortable. Lighting was a little too low. My companion wanted to share rolls. Normally I don't go for those but didn't want to ruffle any feathers so I "rolled" with the flow. Don't really remember them being outstanding. Honestly, I was super hungry from walking the Freedom Trail all day and could have eaten anything Nuff said.
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Raviv L.

My girlfriend and I love coming here because the food is delicious. I always get an order of the spicy tuna maki, which is really good for those who like tuna. I am a very picky eater and this place does me justice. My girlfriend orders the avocado-cucumber maki with soy paper rather than seaweed just because she doesn't like the taste of the seaweed at Haru. The steamed edamame is a must! They tend to put a good amount of salt on them. The chicken teriyaki dish is phenomenal and filling. I still don't understand why they feel the need to add an octopus looking eggplant under the chicken when they serve it. I love my brown rice and it is nice to see that they are able to substitute the white rice. The service has its ups and downs due to some waitresses taking forever to come to your table to take your order or even to check up on you. This time we came, something went wrong... We made reservations online and came on a Friday night. We were seated right away and placed near the windows, which was nice. Our waitress was nice but extremely slow. We had to get up ourselves to ask for the check by the end of the meal and ask other waitresses for additional food items. Usually, I understand it's a busy Friday night but waiting half an hour to be checked up on is ridiculous. I was shocked when our waitress told us that the restaurant does not have any clean silverware. My girlfriend doesn't know how to use chopsticks so to watch her eat a garden salad with chopsticks was sad and hilarious at the same time. What kind of restaurant doesn't have enough silverware to accompany their customers??? That means people who are working there are not doing their jobs. Our waitress gave my girlfriend a beginner's chopstick--still not easy eating salad with chopsticks. We also wanted to try some new dishes this time - Agedashi Tofu and the edamame dumplings. My girlfriend loves tofu but is sometimes weary how restaurants prepare it. She took one bite and that was it. It has a light crisp on the outside and the inside was soft and steamed. It has no flavor. The waitress never commented when only one small bite was taken. We didn't like the edamame dumplings because the shitake mushrooms were too strong and that's all you tasted. The mushrooms were just steamed so overall it was not a pleasant taste. I would recommend the owner of the restaurant to check up on the wait staff to encourage them to circulate the floors more frequently if customers need assistance and to ensure the quality of food remains up to par. Customers might feel uncomfortable asking their waiters to come back so many times, to alleviate this situation the wait staff could step up. Overall, Haru has good quality food and is a great place to go for a romantic date. There were many other couples in the restaurant and the lighting was great to set a pleasant mood.
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Shaun G.

Harruble! I should have known better, given how much this place needs to advertise. I got a spicy tuna roll and the tuna did not taste fresh at all. Very mushy. I also got their spicy garlic shrimp. The shrimp also didn't taste fresh and came with some greasy glass noodles. Hey decor - the early 90's called and wants its style back.
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Sandy W.

Unfortunately, this restaurant isn't as good as I was hoping/expecting it to be. The fish wasn't high grade, but yet they charge premium for it. I believe the location has a lot to do with the price and quality of the fish. I've had better sushi for a lot less, if you are talking about the same quality. They are quite creative when it comes to maki rolls, but you're paying for location, location, location. I suggest if you want good grade sushi, try Fugakyu or Oiishi.
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Justin R.

We stumbled upon Haru on accident after our duck tour a few weeks ago. We were just walking down the street talking about what we wanted for lunch, someone suggested sushi, and then bam! Sushi right in front of us! From the looks of the place, they didn't seem to be open. But, then we realized that we showed up two minutes after they unlocked their doors. The restaurant is extremely nice on the inside. I would consider it a more upscale sushi spot, but we had no problem walking in in shorts and t-shirts. The sushi was very fresh. Which I was totally expecting. Even though they didn't have too many creative rolls, the ones we had were nice. I can't remember now what rolls I tasted, but I remember them all being good. I would like to have seem some more creativity on the menu, but each sushi place is different. Our waitress was slow and the food was even slower coming out. Not sure why, since there where only a handful of people eating lunch there. Overall it was a solid choice.
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Sarah R.

It's a well-known fact that I love sushi. If it weren't for all the warnings about mercury content, I'd probably eat tuna every day if possible. So when my friends invited me to Haru for some pre-drag show sushi, I was in faster than you could say, "Nigiri"! Haru is a "higher-end" sushi restaurant, of which I've been to a couple in Boston. Someday I'll go to Oishii, but only after I meet an heir or oil sheik or something. And high-end sushi restaurants are funny to me, because apparently sushi started out as an inexpensive street snack. However, I find that sushi does lend itself nicely to fancification. We rolled up and our (reserved) party was seated immediately, not far from the sushi bar. The lighting was intimately dim, and the dining room was full but not packed. It was a Saturday night, after all. Service was prompt, with servers coming to fill water glasses on the regular. When it came time to order drinks, one of my friends wanted the whiskey list, and the waitress went off for it rather than take our other drink orders. No big deal, I guess, but I would have thought she'd at least get the other drinks started. I had two cocktails, including one featuring "electric buttons". What are electric buttons? Turns out they're flowers one chews with these drinks, providing a tingly Pop-Rocks-meets-car-battery sensation in your mouth. NPR did a story on Haru a couple years ago, and the electric button drinks served there: npr.org/templates/story/â€¦ Mine was gin with lavender syrup, and the buttons really amplified the flavor. The cocktail list is impressive, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who likes a well-mixed drink. And the food. Oh, the food was delicious! We started out with edamame, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and king crab dumplings, and moved on to order a plethora of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, including the Boston unCommon roll. This is the roll topped with gold leaf! If you really want to feel like a mogul, order this roll. While eating it, I was reminded of this David Cross bit at 3:40: youtube.com/watch?v=tVMcâ€¦ I hope Susa got her medicine money! But I digress. It was lovely, and I'd certainly come back, especially for a special date or nice dinner out with friends.
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Aboud Y.

Ok, I didn't want to like this place. After all it is a CHAIN (part of Benihana's I believe). But the food here is undeniably good. Overall: Good sushi, cool atmosphere, and great service = 4 stars.
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John M.

Sashimi was fresh and portions were decent. Seaweed salad had very little seaweed. I would not order it again. Thanks to fellow Yelpers, I tried the king crab dumplings.....awesome! I sat in the bar area and service was good and very friendly. Would definitely go back.
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Frank W.

Good Sushi in a pretty nice environment, but pricy if you're not careful. Buyer Beware! Went here for a "classy sushi date" and wasn't disappointed. After the 4 of us searched through the Cocktail menu I discovered a $13 scorpion bowl nestled in the $12 signature cocktails. Uhm... obviously that is what we ordered (2 of them for the table, it was A-ok by me). The signature rolls were pricy but the regular ones were ok. I enjoyed my spicy tuna avocado and yellowfin scallion rolls. My date was a little unsure of the gold-leaf on the rolls, but meh. It's all about the experience! Thanks to Yelp reviews and the sign outfront I will be back here for Haru Hour (3-7p), where hand rolls can be under $4. Great way to get some cheap sushi in a great location. Also note, they have one signature cocktail that is half off - one per month. Find it and buy it, if that's your kind of thing. All in all, solid. Great service, guy had fun with us, and we were happy on our way out the door.
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nomo c.

Sushi was average and overpriced . Service was subpar. Haven't been back in 3 years since my first visit and don't plan on it even tho I work in Copley . There are better options for sushi in the area
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Steve S.

How do you write a review about a sushi place? You are rating raw food. So you want it consistently rawer than its immediate competitors in the Copley(name escapes me), Douzo and the bizarrely expensive Oishii. Haru is a nice place with an efficient and contemporary nightclubish feel. I dont quite understand the 80s music, and the food is ok...which means its raw. Nothing on the menu stands out, however...
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Eric R.

great date spot, cool ambiance, very tasty sushi. The haru hour was great, very good pricing for select pieces of sushi. Will go back for sure.
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Jennifer H.

Came here with a large (12) group of friends -- all of us out of towners attending a conference. I had to change the time of the reservation a day before, which sometimes creates problems but the staff at Haru was great, over the phone and in person. And of course what makes me give this 4 stars is that the food was wonderful. Everyone in my party was happy with what they ordered--and we all ordered sushi and sashimi! It was fresh and cold and flavorful--exactly what you want from your sashimi esp. The rolls were innovative/interesting/tasty and other appetizers that we got (sesame spinach, chicken yakitori, vegetable tempura) were also yummy. Overall I highly recommend going to Haru.
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Jill G.

Awesome sushi, great drinks, and awesome prices during happy hour! Perfect date spot! Casual atmosphere and great service.
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EricaLynn J.

Food's delicious, but the prices seem to veer towards the absurdly expensive side, so fill up that wallet or, at the very least, make some friends who are wealthy and like taking you out! I've had some issues with the service. During my first visit, my friend and I were seated at no less than three tables within twenty minutes. We ordered our drinks, then were moved. Ordered our meal, then moved again. We were not given an explanation as to why we were being moved, but we started to wonder if the restaurant wanted certain people sitting certain places to attract customers walking outside around the mall area. Eventually, the manager came over to us and offered us complementary drinks. A lovely gesture -- except we already had drinks - and he didn't ask what we wanted or what we drank, so he brought over two very large mojitos. Great for me, but not something my friend would ever drink. However, with all that moving, we were not about to protest free drinks. (For those keeping track at home, I now had three drinks for myself: my original white wine, and two mojitos - one that belonged to my friend. wheeeeeee.) Because our tables had been moved so many times, we had to reorder our food. I have food allergies and the menu is somewhat complex (many designer rolls, with five ingredients alongside the fish or veggie) so I had to go over each item I ordered to make sure there was nothing included or added that I could not eat. When my food was ready, I noticed a creamy substance in one of my more elaborate rolls. I asked my server if it contained spicy mayo, which will pretty much make me ill for days, and he insisted it did not. I made him check anyway. He came back with sincere apologies and another roll was made for me sans spicy mayo. Despite the troubles with the service, perhaps the three large drinks I'd so happily drank at Haru gave me the urge to go back again soon. No table moving this time, but instead just more screwed up orders and weird server issues. Our waitress took our orders and then left. Went home. Heck, maybe she quit. But no one came to our table for quite some time, and my friend had a meeting and wound up leaving prior to getting her meal. I returned once more and was honestly nervous to order anything more than soup and a very simple roll. My party was served efficiently, but there wasn't much to it. I shouldn't have to feel that I need to dumb down what I want to actually order because I'm afraid of the hassle. If you are going to charge an arm and a leg for your food, make the rest worth my while, too. Essentially, the food is delicious. But for me, there's so many other delicious Japanese choices in the area that give absolutely no hassle. So I'll probably just go there instead.
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Liza B.

Sitting at the bar (decent decor, cool bartender) I ordered a few rolls and an order of shumai with a friend. The dumplings came out first, and when I bit into one, I realized that they were raw. I don't mean that they were somewhat undercooked, or still cold in the middle. As in, COMPLETELY UNCOOKED. Not even a little warm on the outside. They forgot to cook them before serving. For those of you not familiar with shumai, they are small pork and shrimp dumplings, which include egg as a binding agent. So I was served 6 bites of RAW PORK, SHRIMP, and EGG. When I pointed this out the bartender took them away very quickly to cook, which I appreciated. But I kind of expected some sort of additional acknowledgement. Maybe an apology from the cook or manager. Maybe a comped drink. At the very least, I though the shumai would be taken off the bill. Nope. I will not be returning to Haru.
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Amy K.

Tuesday night I was going out to dinner with my friend and her father. His favorite food is sushi, and my friend mentioned she had passed by Haru and wanted to try it. I said I'd consider it, but we had to go check the reviews on Yelp first. When we looked it up, I realized Haru was one of the restaurants that Yihwa H. had recommended to me. That sealed the deal, and we headed over to Haru. I liked the modern, sleek decor, and the service was very good. I started with miso soup which was really delicious. For my entree I had the samurai sushi roll combo, which included a spicy tuna roll, a crunchy salmon roll, and a yellowtail jalapeno roll yelp.com/biz_photos/A5A8â€¦ . That last one was particularly spicy! The fish tasted very fresh, and the rolls were very tasty. The Haru website calls the restaurant "modern Japanese", which I think is a very accurate description. I only saw one couple eating at the sushi bar, and everyone else was seated at tables. In fact, more people were seated at the bar than the sushi bar. So if you keep in mind this is a "modern Japanese" restaurant and order accordingly, you'll enjoy your dining experience. If you come expecting someplace straight out of Tokyo, you'll probably be disappointed.
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Yoshi P.

Interesting drinks! The Electric Lavender was really neat- came with small flower that you take a small bite of then take a swig of the Tequila-(don't bite too much of the flower or your tongue will go numb!) and I don't like Tequila (too strong for me usually) but I loved this drink. I've tried many bloody Mary's- and they have a unique one with wasabi that's not too tomatoie- For dinner we had a bunch of sushi rolls. My favorite was the Spicy Titanic- the top was soft enough to have the "melt in your mouth" feeling a little bit. Other rolls were tasty but not "amazing" - least favorite was the Gramercy Roll- a little squishy. Typical Japanese desserts. Nice ambiance- neat sphere lights. Be sure to stop by the restroom- not because its anything special, but you might want to make use of the nice cloth disposable napkins that are in the bathroom- as you're paying for it anyway in your bill (my way of saying it's a bit pricey),
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Ryan B.

I had been meaning to try this place since they dropped off a coupon at my work over a year ago. The coupon didn't expire, so there was no urgency. I was really unimpressed with with the sushi and the service - here is why. It started off well when the host offered to hold my motorcycle helmet up front so it didn't get kicked or tripped over. This was nice because the tables were small and closely packed together and the floor was the only place to put it. It kinda went downhill from there. A couple was seated at the next table over, and promptly received a bowl of edamame and started eating it - the problem was, that was my edamame - the food runner brought it to the wrong table. The other couple must have assumed that the edamame was like the free bread at an Italian restaurant. A few minutes later he was out with a new order of edamame. I tried the eel and avocado roll which was decent, but pretty hard to mess up. I was unimpressed the the Kamikaze Roll, which was supposed to be spicy and crunchy - it was neither. I really wanted a spider roll, which was not on the menu, so I decided to try the special Spider Monkey roll. The only thing that was special about it was the price, it was twice an expensive as the other rolls, but not twice as big or twice as good. I probably wont go back, let me know if you want my other coupon.
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Brittany H.

The decor was very aqua-esque, with a unique little stone path walkway, so it made me feel really calm and serene. I can appreciate an environment like this.... Overall, not impressed with the food...I've had better sushi AND sea bass. it was, at best, average. As expected, our plates came out very pretty...but no bodily substance to satisfy my taste buds. Our waitress was rude as hell, I don't care if your excuse is that you're sick...you probably shouldn't even be working in the first place! I shouldn't completely discredit the restaurant, since I have only been there one time. I'll give it another shot to see if I feel differently...however, I am not easily convinced. kudos to the lychee martinis... they were dynamite!!
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Safi B.

I love this place! The Symphony is an amazing appetizer that keeps me coming back. The sushi is good and consistent, always find a spot to sit, and the staff is super-friendly.
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Wendy L.

I went to Haru about a month ago for a party. The service and the atmosphere were fantastic. Considering the food is a bit pricey and therefore, I had a higher expectation for the dishes we ordered. Unfortunately, I don't think Haru can meet that expectation. The presentation of each dish was very nice, but the rolls were not tight or round enough. My friends and I agreed the food was over-priced. Just because you sprinkle gold flakes and put different color of caviar on each roll, it doesn't mean you should over-priced the food. Overall, the experience wasn't bad but the food could've been better.
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Kendall H.

Haru has got the class A location, clean contemporary ambiance and a good amount of selections on the menu. BUT, from a food/quality standpoint i've definitely had better quality and value elsewhere. Perhaps my asian food standards are vamped up from living on the west coast so long or perhaps my expectations were too high because i got too excited to get some good asian food. Either way, 3 stars A-OK and nothing more. Correction, now that i found out they do late night delivery and take-out (by Boston's standards), i upgrade to 4 stars.
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Katie L.

This sushi is delicious, best I've had in Boston! If i ever get back to Boston, I'm going again.
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H S.

sushi (otoro, hamachi belly, botan ebi) was good quality and above average size portion. tempura was below average (didn't have that light airy delicate batter) and rock shrimp tempura was soggy, overbattered and too sweet, miso black cod was very good although a small portion. should be using dark meat in the teriyaki, not white meat.
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Yasmin E.

HIGHLY LIKE! the reason this place doesn't get a 5 star is because of the inconsistency in mood the waiter/ess might be in...sometimes peppy and friendly, other times they totally ignore you (it really depends on who you get). Also, the "fo" candle lights (electronically powered lamplights in my opinion) take a bit away from that romantic tone...in a funny way i suppose :) The food however is AWESOME! I highly recommend the spicy salmon and kamakaze rolls. Did I mention, you could get rolls (6/order) for as little as $5 before 7pm everyday?! CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!! Bon Apetite!
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Karen H.

Haru is a super super hip sushi joint complete with Zen Garden-influenced art and decor and modern touches in the lighting and ambience. There is a full bar where you can dine or have a drink when you first walk in. I came here a handful of times for their Happy Hour Specials, which lasts until 6 PM so basically I just walk over after work, which is close by. I have tried all the rolls on the Happy Hour menu and while all are delish, my favorite is the Kamikaze roll. One bite and you'll want more. The edamame is also great to snack on but I would definitely go for the sushi. It's fresh and excellent. It can get a little pricey if you order a lot but the Happy Hour deals make it way cheaper! Drinks: The peach fuzz cocktails are only $6 just this month! The cute little flyer that they threw into my takeout bag one day enticed me to go back there the same evening with my boyfriend, just to try the drink! I have also had the Scorpian bowl and because I'm allergic to pineapple, the bartendars were able to switch that out for cranberry juice. The drinks are yummy but usually are about $12 each. If you're adventurous, you'll enjoy their unique cocktail list. Take-out: Whenever I'm in a rush and craving sushi for lunch, I'll call ahead 15-20 min at my desk for 2 rolls and walk by to pick it up when I go on break. Calling ahead makes a huge difference so you don't waste 20 min standing there! It's nice to have this as an affordable option. They also make bentos for a special price. Service: Great. The waitstaff, hosts, and bartendars are all well-trained, friendly, and young. The newest hostess is really nice and remembers me already after I have returned so many times.
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Maria L.

I have to say that I'm a fan of Haru in general. I often visit the one in Philadelphia.... But.... THIS one makes my hometown location look amateur. The food is always thumbs up. We had the Strawberry Fin...always a good one. On the recommendations of our server we got a fried roll in some sort of spicy sauce which was also amazing. Our server was friendly, helpful and personable, as well as knowledgeable about the menu. He was able to tolerate a party of six, after 10pm, each of us having no idea what we would even like. The restaurant was quiet and clean, the bathrooms were virtually spotless even though we were clearly there after the Saturday night dinner rush. They accommodated our party and did not rush out us, even though we had clearly stayed past their closing time of midnight. The only problem is parking, the lot at the Pru is a little expensive unless you work there and have a parking pass.... However there are other parking options if you don't mind walking. Next time I am in Boston, I'll surely head over to Haru!
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Alison Z.

The quality here varies drastically, as I've found with many sushi places. Overall, it's pretty good, especially for a chain. But beware: many of their dishes contain fish paste. If you're a vegetarian, or have an allergy, be sure to ask and stress that they need to check with the kitchen. They're quick to say an item is fine if it doesn't say it has fish in it, but that's not the case. Tempura batter includes fish paste, as well as the Agedashi tofu...definitely ask before you order.
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Liz P.

I ordered takeout here once while in town for a seminar. I wasn't wowed, but still enjoyed my Dragon Roll, even at a somewhat pricey $15. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, no complaints there. They have a good variety of entrees and sushi on the menu, and there were several items I was interested in trying. Perhaps another time... Haru is conveniently located beneath the Shops at the Prudential Center.
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Anino X.

I decided to give Haru a try in my continuing search for the perfect sushi restaurant in the Boston area that suits my preferences. Unfortunately, Haru failed to deliver despite the glowing reviews I've found outside of Yelp. The furnishing and ambience is basically a Japanese version of the Cheesecake Factory. I prefer places with their own personalities and the decor (while stylish) felt carbon-copied. The menu itself was fairly flimsy and lacked descriptions for most of the sushi options. What's in a Chef's Special Roll? I don't know either because each sushi chef I asked had a different response. At the prices they charge, I'd rather not order blind. As far as the service goes, I felt it could've been better. I only saw the waitress when I placed my order and when had to pay, and she wasn't as warm and engaging with me as she was with the tables behind me. The total bill for lunch came out to $47 and I asked for change (gave $60). She left me $13...1 ten and 3 ones. Look, a 15 percent tip is around 7 dollars. Breaking up the ten-spot would've been courteous, but essentially she just forced me into leaving a 20% tip. (I was sorely tempted to leave just the three bucks, but I didn't want to be a dick.) As for the sushi chefs, well one of them kept narrating his every move step by step to himself in Japanese and following completion of an order, he'd raise his hands and say "Yatta!" I'm sure that'll excite the Heroes nerds, especially after the fourth or fifth time. *eyeroll* I will say that the sashimi and sushi cuts (nigiri, not maki) were really fresh and generous; I would estimate that they were around 40% larger than what I've seen at other high-end Japanese restaurants. When it comes to sushi though, more isn't exactly better. The chirashi entree did not come with soup or salad either, even though they charge about six dollars more than competitors do. And nigiri orders are for one piece only, instead of the usual two pieces per order. This makes nigiri a la carte orders more expensive if you're the type who likes to share with a date or a group. Overall, I'd have to say this place is more three star material, since Haru doesn't offer much value for what they offer. Haru just doesn't really stand out above the rest of the high-end sushi spots.
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Tyson F.

Haru is one of those sushi places that you can always count on. Their fish is always fresh, the service is consistently decent and the prices are somewhat reasonable. Go during their Haru hour between 4-7 every day for unbelievable deals on some of their rolls. It's one of the great sushi deals in Boston! Their specialty rolls are quite good and are different from most other sushi places, which keeps things interesting.
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Danielle B.

Tried a sashimi plate. It was alright. Fish wasn't super fresh. They do have an excellent lychee martini, but overall, for the price you would expect fish that is more fresh.
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Damon I.

"Har-eww" is the sound your guts will make as they roil in discontent after an unsatisfactory sushi experience. Fraudulently fresh calamari straight from the freezer will be the first indication that things are amiss in the kitchen. Veggie sushi will be served with little flair or excitement. Default super salty soy sauce annoys the palate and the prices for this pabulum annoy the wallet. Seek sophisticated nourishment elsewhere.
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Julie R.

Stopped in Haru for some snacks after going through the Pru. The server we had was great. She was talkative from everything to her pen to what our holiday plans were. Not in the annoying way. I actually enjoyed it. This wasn't an all out sushi dinner for me cause it was late afternoon so we got a few roles to split. There were specialty maki's that caught my eye but the price didn't. Around $15-$20 each, we decided to get some basic ones. So we chose the spicy tuna, eel avocado and the shrimp tempura maki. All the roles arrived. They were small and not that well put together. I could see the seams and some paper sticking out. They were not as plump as most places either. They weren't bad though taste wise. Since they were so small we opted for another eel avocado which did the trick. They serve all the sushi on these bright blue plates. The one we had looked like it had seen better days. The little pot of green tea was adorable. The sushi bar also looked meticulous. Everything was nicely wrapped/stacked. The sushi chefs were cordial when we left. I would give our server 5 stars cause she was personable and on point. The hostesses were also really nice and immediately offered to take our coats The decor inside felt cold. I don't think its because I had just came in from a 20 degree day, it was just dark and bare and very sterile. The menu was obviously priced higher due to the location. I noticed they have a happy hour special. Since I have a friend who works close by, I might suggest it and give it another shot. For now its OK in my book.
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Patrick F.

Im not a sushi expert, however, out of the 7 sushi restaurants I have visited this is at the top... Not one single flaw. The sushi was very tasty and very well priced with their happy hour special. I highly reccomend.
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Joanna L.

Mostly unimpressed. Nice decor and place to go with friends for an after-work drink or happy hour, but I wouldn't frequent this place based on food alone, or without some kind of special or discount. Roll options are good enough, but execution seems overly americanized. Too much rice, not enough flavor. A sushi restaurant that seems mostly for show, rather than quality or authenticity.
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Wei L.

We got the promotion online for a free appetizer per person. So went there, turn out that coupon only valid per table. Oh well, something better than nothing. So we ordered the most expansive appetizer in the menu. The spicy lobster roll was great. Love the pink sauce they put in there. We also ordered some rolls from the happy hour menu. They were all decent.
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Gary B.

Light drinks, ridiculous veggie sushi, clueless service, overpriced. Never again.
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Mihir P.

I love that when you are shown to your table, all the sushi chefs loudly greet you in Japanese! Actually I don't know if they are greeting you, they could be saying, "You suck!" But that's cool anyway. Haru has an elemental Zen-Shmen decor. Oh so hip. The service is polite and casual. But I did appreciate a manager coming by to check how everything was. The food is good and there is a decent selection on the menu. I recommend you go if you are nearby or on a date.
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Kelly A.

I ended up at Haru last weekend for lunch (kind of by accident), and I was with some Japanese guests, so expectations were high. First of all, I am both vegetarian AND incredibly allergic to seafood. Therefore, I know that I am not the best judge of a sushi place, and that I probably shouldn't even go into sushi places. But sometimes circumstances prevent me from dictating where to eat, and I just have to go with the flow. That's what happened last weekend. Luckily our server was SUPER understanding and cooperative, and he assured me that all of my food would be made on a separate board than the rest. Then he even double-checked with the chef on virtually every dish that appeared to be vegetarian to make sure there weren't any fish products. Turns out the vegetable tempura isn't vegetarian (the tempura batter has fish paste), and neither is the agedashi tofu! But he led me towards some 'safe' dishes. I sampled the edamame dumplings, which were really good and had a nice mushroom base, and the avocado rolls. I also had a couple bites of my dining comrade's sesame spinach and vegetable spring rolls, which were pretty good. My Japanese friends weren't thrilled however. They didn't like their sushi as much as I would have hoped. I know that American sushi is very different from Japanese sushi, but they ordered somewhat traditional items and weren't very impressed. Plus the iced tea was totally from the machine. Blech. But the bathroom was so nice!!
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Fahad B.

Here's a short review to save you time: The sushi is decent, not the best I've had. I love the atmosphere, which is why I come here. Friendly Staff. Great place for a date. Try the Kiss of Fire roll and Dragon Roll. Done.
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Helen T.

Above average for sushi. Slightly on the expensive side, but you're seated in a beautiful restaurant, not some jenky little hole. Try to catch the happy hour if possible! Had the chef's special of fresh blue crabs. Yum, it was perfect. Not sure if that's still on the menu though... Everything sushi related is standard so no surprises :(
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Tara M.

I love Haru. What I especially love is their Haru Hour. You get great quality Sushi that is fresh and delicious for extremely low prices. Their waitstaff is always friendly and the restaurant is roomy. Great for big parties.
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Connie C.

I went on 1/15 and was not impressed...not with the food anyway. The room is nice and feels upscale but the sushi was quite average. It tasted like it had been cut hours beforehand and not very well either...the 'white' fish had strands of skin that was missed and the sushi rice was mediocre at best. I won't be back. Douzo is on my dance card for lunch today.
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Cynthia G.

This was a good place to get away from the convention center for a quick lunch. I went twice -- the first time I had the chirashi to kind of test their range and the fish was definitely not "top of the line sushi restaurant" good. It was well presented and there was nothing wrong with it, just not that great fresh taste and texture. The second time I had a bento box with teriyaki salmon, tempura, a california roll, and soup. That was a much better lunch -- everything was nicely cooked and tasted good.
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Daryn F.

Mmm I love restaurant week! I actually didn't realize it was restaurant week until I sat down and saw the special menu. I really had my sights set on that black cod too, but I'll try it next time. The decor reminded me of Nobu a bit... just the overall style of the place, the dim lighting, the music. I went with the seafood salad app, sushi and sashimi main and the mochi ice cream for dessert. The seafood salad was an ok starter, crab shrimp and lobster meat served with a citrus-style dressing. Just the right amount of meat, not too much not too little. The sushi and sashimi main course was great. There was tuna and yellowtail sashimi, same for sushi plus shrimp, one of those cones of unagi, and a california roll. I'm not even into california roll in general but this was one of the best I've had. The avocado was very creamy and made the roll. Dessert was the mochi ice cream (vanilla) which I found very interesting. It was basically little balls of ice cream surrounded by mochi which is basically sticky rice pounded into a paste. I liked it. I'd like to come back and actually try the non-sushi entrees which is what you really should judge a place like this on, but for now it gets a solid 4 stars.
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Shuang C.

We went to Haru during Haru Hours, during which rolls are five~six dollars. Tbh, it wasn't that great. The Tuna Avocado Caviar Roll and the Spicy Tuna Roll were meh. 3-Stars and I didn't even pay full price. Probably 2 if I did.
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Katharine T.

Sushi was mediocre, and overly pricy. Chicken teriyaki was breaded, which was the strangest thing I have ever seen, and was quite peppery. Edamame were good but too hot, and not uniformly salted. Miso was good, but could have been better (no tofu, little seaweed). Mediocre all around. And the music was too loud.
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Ahmad A.

The rolls were good, filling and the place has a nice vibe. So cal sushi beats them on originality but they kept up on quality and taste. Recommended!
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Doug B.

Guy.0mi Oh. Yeah, thats right. I'm sitting here! H'hmmm. It LOOKS like a sushi bar, but - suspecting that most working here are Chinese... - it doesn't really ACT like one. Basically the chefs are simply cutting up fish somewhere and feeding a production line. Kinda like Genki with the usual rolling track of colored dishes (don't get me wrong. Genki etc are ok.) Personally I like sashimi, literally served off the knife in the Tsukiji market. But hey! Not particularly cheap, but uninspiring honestly. Esp if you know what you want. It's plainly for the menu set crowds. The Ooooo spicy tuna please Adam Richman Man vs Food burn yourself challenge ulcerative colitis Japanese restaurant faction. Like that they had White Tuna. Not that they advertise Live Scallop and don't. Meh. Tuna tartare, nice idea but plain. I assume they mean you to mix in the dollop of wasabi. Adam Richman territory again. Sesame Cold Spinach. Great. LOVE spinach! We'll wait for the large plate of 1 piece sashimi options. Convenient- Sheraton/Prudential - but, better, find a hole-in-the-wall where the chef talks and cuts you the 'best' piece of hamachi he has. Ladies und Gentlemen "in front of your verrrrrrry eyes!"
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Grace R.

If I was strictly rating the food, it would be a 3-4 star review. However, the service was absolutely despicable. The people I was with ordered some tea which comes in personal pots which is pretty cool, yet they were not served any cups. After ordering our appetizers and waiting an absurd amount of time, the first course comes with some cups. At this point, I'm sure the tea had cooled considerably and was not nearly as appetizing. Anyway, we let this one slide without any complaints. We had some tempura and edamame for the table, both were good. Then, we find ourselves waiting nearly an hour for the rest of our food. I have waited longer before, but the place was almost empty and we ordered a fairly small amount. Not okay. Finally, the food begins to arrive. All is well until the spring rolls arrive. We had ordered duck spring rolls and vegetable ones were served. A mixup is not a big deal. However, when we told our waiter (who was wearing a polo about four sizes too small and talked to you as if you were a toddler) about the mistake, he whisks the plate away before turning around halfway across the restaurant and declaring that they do not have duck spring rolls. He had not made it to the kitchen, he had not asked anyone while walking to the kitchen, he had just not told us while at our table or when we order. That's weird if you ask me. The food was good, nothing special though. If you've ever had really high quality, authentic sushi you'll be disappointed here. We then waited about three times longer for the check than we usually do and left. I don't believe I will ever return and would not recommend this place to anyone.
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Julia O.

The Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer & the Super Dynamite Roll are awesome!!! There are other places in Boston with (perhaps) fresher fish, but I go to Haru for the atmosphere and service. Steamed towels to wipe my hands before my meal? Yes, please! If you live in the area, definitely sign up for Haru Access. They only send you a few emails a year, and they're always about cool specials, like special menus for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. They also send you a $20 coupon to use during your birthday month. This is a solid date-night sushi place that I've never been disappointed by.
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Germain W.

We were craving sushi today and thought we'd try out Haru. Since the one we went to in Manhattan was ok, we were hoping that the Boston one would be acceptable as well.... Hmmmm... WRONG!!!!!!!! When my bowl of chirashi arrived... my heart dropped. The color of the hamachi and tuna was so off. They looked like supermarket sushi that had been sitting on the shelf a couple of days too long. I barely ate 1/3 of my dinner.... Terrible. Someone actually said that this place has "best sushi in boston"... !? Bostonians have no clue when it comes to sushi.... sad. Can't wait till my next NYC trip.
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Nicole C.

This place was a lot of fun. We went for my brother's birthday, so it was he and his wife, myself and my parents and everyone loved what they got. My parents who are bit less adventurous when it comes to sushi both got a teryaki - chicken for my mom and filet mignon for my dad. My brother and I shared a number of different rolls and his wife got a salad and a vegetarian roll. The food was fabulous all around. The atmosphere was hip, without being too pretentious and our servers (one was in training) were just great and helpful with the menu. We wanted yellow tail with just jalepeno, which wasn't on the menu, but they did it for us without blinking an eye. I would go back again in a heartbeat.
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Jessica P.

I like going to this place when I feel like having a nice sushi dinner and not just being rushed out like at other smaller, cheaper places. It's kind of expensive but the rolls and sushi entrees are worth it. Calamari is alittle odd, not your traditional preparation of it but still good. The King Crab dumplings are soo good, definitely recommend those. Plus $10 scorpion bowls that actually have alcohol in them? Perfect. They do a good happy hour menu where some items are discounted, but you have to ask to look at it. The service is hit or miss. One waiter I swore kept rolling his eyes at us, like multiple times, but not positive. Other waitresses are really sweet and attentive. Food can sometimes take a little longer but you don't really come here for a quick meal, so it's usually tolerable.
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Sarah B.

This place is great! The food is really good, the drinks are really good, the service is really good! If you are interested in something and they don't have it on the menu, they will make it for you. Everything is good and they are accommodating... Can't go wrong there!
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Howe L.

I perceived the place as a failed attempt at high end sushi. The decor and atmosphere helps, but the food and service was average across the board.
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Brian D.

Somehow approximately 3 years ago I duped some poor woman into marrying me. As a result of said union I am from time to time reminded that we are supposed to 'celebrate the anniversary' of said nuptials. And according to long standing tradition for a 3rd wedding anniversary I provided the female side of this union with a bag of Gummi Savers and a night of sushi, fried things and eventually someplace else, Big Buck Hunter and a variety of atrocious shots. Haru. Walking up to this place I was pretty impressed. I mean, it's in a very unassuming location and it's just sort of there all of a sudden along a massive concrete wall (locals will recognize this as the former home of Dicks Last Resort). Walking in on a Saturday night just before local feeding time (I believe) we wisely opt to sit at the bar so we can (by "we" I mean '"I") can watch the Sox game and get some pronto service. We are met by a very attentive and quirky bartender who recommends some high octane saki cocktails and we get down to business. Business. Yes. The sushi. I'll be honest, it's not the most earth shattering sushi I have ever had but if you play your cards right you will be wowed. In order to play your cards right, ask what the house favorites are then hedge your bets with some of your usual favorites. That's pretty normal right? Yes it was a little pricey but some pieces should be a little more expensive. we ordered the chefs roll of the day which had caviar, very very fresh tuna and something, something spicy, spicy. Win. We ordered a la carte 5 sushi selections and the house seafood spring rolls and we had more than enough for dinner. I was a little nervous at first that this would enough but it was actually pretty perfectly sized. And hanging out. Finished the meal. Considered our state of now stuffed marital status and decided to order more drinks. The place started to fill up and it really did start to get a little alien-ish. The music changed, the lights dimmed and all of a sudden I noticed it was pretty damn modern in here. Not complaining, just noticing. A few whack-jobs off the street ordering glasses of water, ogling the waitstaff and leaving. Natch. Fun people watching. Tourists not at Legal Sea Food or Cheese Cake Factory with looks of dismay because chowder is not on the menu. Another win. All in all. A bit pricey but OK by me for a once in while indulgence.
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Weiwei G.

I went to Haru during their winter restaurant week, it was $20 for lunch. I started with Agedashi Tofu, and my friend ordered Salmon Ceviche. The tofu is crispy with soft inside in Miso soup, it's okay but not as good as I had in Toronto, and I think the Salmon Ceviche is better as an appetizer. Then the main course, I chose the Samurai and my friend ordered Jumbo Asian Shrimp. The shrimp is okay, I think it's like Thai style grilled shrimp, but the Samurai was really good and worth every penny, it contains 3 different rolls, spicy tuna, yellowtail jalapeÃ±o and crunchy spicy salmon. Strongly recommend it. The dessert is Mochi ice cream, just like what you got from a Japanese grocery store. But I like the way how they decorated. Also, good atmosphere, friendly staff. So I think I will come again.
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D M.

Just got back from lunch at Haru that took 2.5 hours. Went here for Restaurant week. Slowest service I've ever experienced! It took the waitress about 20 minutes to bring out the water. Main course came 1.5 hours after we were seated! We were 1 of only 4 parties at the restaurant so it wasn't a busy time. The horrible service completely ruined the experience. As far as the food goes, they only the 3 course lunch for $20 is available during restaurant week. You cannot do the 2 courses for $15 here. Had the dumpling sampler, Hime, and mochi ice cream. The dumplings and shrimp tempura roll were pretty good but overall it was nothing special. Others in our party had the Yakiniku Rib Eye and the Kazan Chicken. Steak was average but the curry in the chicken dish was said to be good. I hate to judge the restaurant on this one visit but I am extremely reluctant to go back due to the extremely slow service.
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Gizem D.

I agree with one of the previous reviews: This is a very friendly sushi place even though it IS a chain. I did too love our server. The service was excellent. We got a table outside. The outside area is gated by a "metal fence." There are plant pots on the outside of the fence. While we were eating our calamari salad(highly recommended), some guy on a skateboard rammed into one of the pots(then the fence). We found a little bug in our salad, that probably came from the soil. In any event, the server came out and asked if we were all right. He also brought us a new salad - no questions asked. The miso soup was very good, as well as the sushi/sashimi plate. I will definitely be visiting this place again. Much better than o-sushi in copley and probably equivalent to douza...
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Jarrod C.

I would like to preface this review with an admission that I did not order sushi of any kind at Haru. Not that I dislike sushi, but I dislike trendy, overpriced dishes that you pay out your ass for and only get a few bites. This is that type of place. Seriously, if you're hungry, prepare to spend some bucks. Now that that's out of the way, I did order the teriyaki grilled salmon. It came with a delicious teriyaki honey glaze, mushrooms, and sauteed baby bok choy. It was absolutely delicious, moist, cooked perfectly, and it was a decent portion. The service was great too, we were a party of 12 and my water was always full. Glancing over at other's dishes, I saw tightly rolled sushi and fresh looking sashimi. The quality is very good here and everything did look delicious. I'd come back!
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Ali E.

Went to Haru because my roommate, who recently moved from NYC is really into it. A little odd being sortakinda in the mall, but a classier step up from the Dicks Last Resort that used to be there. No condom hats here. We both got miso soup - pretty standard, not as good as some other places - and shared the Lobster Mango Ceviche to start. Now, this thing was tremendous. Salty sweet savory rich but light, holy moly. My eel roll was good, and the "Golden Passion" role - white tuna, asparagus, shitake mushrooms and caviar - was good only due to the white tuna, which was stellar. When I come back (yes, when) I'm getting a huge plate of white tuna sashimi and that's it. Minus a star for the expense, especially considering we're eating in a mall. I don't care how good your decor is (nice bridge!) if I can get more (and possibly, better) for less at a standalone restaurant, I'm not impressed. But dude, that Lobster Ceviche.
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Amanda J.

I love going to Haru! Being that I work in the Pru, this place is crazy convenient for me and with my crazy work hours, I usually land a lunch break during happy hour! Okay, so I don't actually partake in alcohol during said times, but the bar menu for sushi has great prices between 4 and 6 but they definitely do not skimp on portions or quality. Speaking of portions, they are fantastic here. I almost never finish what I get- typically a spicy tuna and a salmon roll. Sometimes, if I'm starving, I'll get some edamame too, and theirs is great, just enough salt. The one time I did not sit at the bar I realized just how extensive their menu is. I was impressed with the selection and tried some king crab leg dumplings. YUM! Naturally that was pricey, but worth the treat. Aside from the great food I also love the service. The bartenders are all incredibly friendly and very prompt. The decor here is really hip and what you would expect in the upscale Back Bay. I hesitate from giving five stars because while I love the sushi here and it is high quality, I have had better and I really like to reserve those five-star ratings.
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Megan K.

Great sushi place, definitely join their email club for a $20 gift certificate on your birthday!
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Kerr T.

Came here for dinner. Had sushi and sashimi for 2 for dinner, but it was way too much raw fish for 2 to eat. I waited for 20 min for the dessert to come and 25 min for my water to get refilled, not to mention I asked at least 4 times for that water to be refilled. Service was terrible and I think it was because there was a larger party sitting right next to us. Terrible experience. Not recommending it.
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Paola C.

Even though the food was quite good... the service was pretty good... but in all honesty, the money is not worth it. There are other places for sushi that are a ton better. They may not have the best decor but they're still a ton better. They did have an extensive menu with many choices, sushi or otherwise. But I just wasn't impressed with the overall experience. And I agree with a couple of other people who said it was a pain in the butt to get there. It was indeed. I have to admit tho... their drinks are great! One of the best lychee martinis I have ever had and pretty inventive drinks in general!
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Chris B.

Went to Haru with a bunch of old and new friends last night. it was part of my "get me the f outta here" regimen. By soaking myself in sushi goodness, I might forget that I have to pack still, have 10,000 emails that piled up during my 5 days of death by powerpoint. Anyway, the sushi here was tremendous. The edamame was HUGE but could have used a little more salt on the top and a little less on the bottom (suggesting that it sat f or a while?) but overall - the food here was fantastic. We had a big party, split the tables and the other side had food coming all night long. We opted for a bit more conservative approach, ordering a big tray of about 5 rolls (including the Bostonian[?] - which was FANTASTIC). There really wasn't anything there that wasn't really quite delicious. Try the Kiss of Fire - but I have to warn you, there's a fuse on that fire. It hits you about your third piece in... The service was great. We ran that poor girl's legs completely off. But again, order a Diet Coke and you'll get "is Diet Pepsi ok?". My typical response is, "well, is paying in Chinese Yen ok?"... you get the idea. All in all, good friends, good times, good sushi. A solid 4.
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Heather G.

The sushi here is, in my opinion, overpriced and only OK. Forgettable except for when you look at your credit card statement and remember you paid too much for something that wasn't satisfying at all. HOWEVER, there are a couple redeeming dishes - the rock shrimp dish with the spicy mayo is fantastic (better than Nobu's, IMHO, though my boyfriend would disagree) and I could make a meal out of this and leave a happy girl. The miso cod is also very very good, but not as good as Nobu's, as it leaves a somewhat-intrusive fishy aftertaste whereas Nobu's similar dish finishes very clean on the pallette. Try it out, sure, but get the rock shrimp and the cod as your meal and skip the sushi.
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Meep M.

"Ahchoo" bless me This place is like allergy season, anticipating to arrive but not good when it does. Sushi was decent but not great, could have gone somewhere else for better portions and better taste. I give it 2 Meeps!
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Jessica R.

I went here for the first time and it was an amazing experience. First off, they give you these hot moist towels right when you sit down to clean your hands. I tried the king crab dumplings appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. The sauce they pair it with isn't my favorite but it works. For my main course I got the chicken teriyaki entree with white rice and veggies. The teriyaki sauce they use is really unique and tastes a bit more sweet than your average teriyaki sauce, I really enjoyed it. The service is great and everyone is very polite. I would definitely recommend this place for a date...I wouldn't recommend bringing young children here as many families do not come here. The prices are fairly reasonable and not ridiculously expensive especially seeing how its in the Prudential Overall, I would totally recommend this place.
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Keith K.

Got there on a Friday at 7, no reservation, and told a party of four was a 45-50 minute wait... Not bad at all for a trendy spot like this. The problem was we waited in the bar next to an open table for 45 minutes and where then seated at that table. That was frustrating! The drinks here are extremely overpriced!!! The sushi was great! Great menu, great taste, VERY weak wasabi, nice presentation. We were not offered water or more drinks until a long time into the meal, way after appetizers. That's annoying when you are eating salty edamame (delicious)! Typically in a Japanese restaurant when people order sushi the waiter comes by at least once and asks if you want any more pieces or rolls. However, our guy never came buy after we got our food except when he handed us the check when 2 of the 4 people were still eating. This would make a little sense if the restaurant was busy but there was only one party of two waiting. Overall, good sushi... Terrible service! Order take out to enjoy!
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Josie G.

I was excited for a sushi place to move into the Pru, especially since I didn't like Dick's Last Resort. The decor was great of the place, but I hate how the tables are so close together. We went at 5 p.m. on a Sunday and were pretty much the only people there. They sat us at a cute table, however it was next to the window and the draft was terrible. My legs were numb! The waiter was obviously new, and nervous.. I think he refilled our waters about 45 times, when it was only a centimeter from the top. It was okay though and we understood as we're both former cocktail waitresses ourselves. The sushi was delish, and I loved the kamikaze roll. The app we got, the spring rolls were super oily.... I'd still go back because it was easy to get to, and in a great location near shopping... but not so much my favorite. OH, and it was kinda awkward how they shouted HELLO in Japanese when you walked in... Like really awkward.
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Serena D.

One of the best Sushi place in town! The food is a little pricey, but definitely worth it! the service is good too, the server kept introducing and explaining their dishes. Nice guy!
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Alexis B.

It doesn't particularly stand out in my mind as amazing. I had high hopes for this place as it was a NY chain. Don't get me wrong the food is good but everytime I go I seem to like whatever dish someone else got that ISNT sushi. PLEASE ORDER THE SYMPHONY APP!! It's out of this world. Tuna, crab, avocado, salmon! YUMMMM Good atmosphere and drinks.
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C D.

sushi was great,the happy hour menu is pretty good and the specialty drinks were different and very good! The service was pretty slow though and I felt like our waiter ignored us. Its nice that its in the mall but there are several other sushi places with much more attentive service!
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Sara S.

Restaurant Week, not that I think it matters in this circumstance. Pretty mediocre, boarderline yucky sushi. Got some type of combo which included spicy tuna (the best), crunch salmon (very odd texture) and jalapeno yellowtail (awkward combination). The highlight of the meal was the tuna ceviche, served with shredded apples, avocado, and a citrus dressing. It was actually fantastic. The miso soup was the worst miso soup I've had in my life. And looked and tasted like muddy water. Finally, the moochi was was too gummy and doughy. The service was atrocious. Our waiter was totally awkward, brought our second course before our first, took forever to refill our water, dropped a huge tray of dishes, whispered everything he said, and looked completely unprofessional in his faded out black shirt. I will NOT be coming back here and with other high quality sushi restaurants in the area, Haru will not stay open.
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Lynn C.

If you read my other reviews of sushi places, you will realize that I am not as adventurous with trying new rolls and speciality rolls and stuff. That's why I really value great, quality "traditional" rolls. Haru definitely exceeded my expectations. The boyfriend and I were celebrating (we're moving in together and got an apt - YAY!) and we were both craving sushi. I've read the reviews, but wanted to try it out for myself. Our server was friendly and gave us a run through of the newest menu items. We tried a scallop appetizer, which wasnt listed on the menu, but I guess it's something they wanted to add to the menu. There were three jumbo scallops seared sitting on top of tempura shiso leaves. I was nervous about the leaf part, but it was quite good. The scallop had a nice texture, juicy and the tempura leaf gave it a nice crunch. I also hate sauces, but tried the green tea aioli (it was on the side...in a decorative fashion) and it was pretty good. The king crab dumplings are AMAZING. The only bad thing is that it comes in an odd number (5) and I dont like splitting. :) We also tried the black cod miso. Suggestion: if you get the black cod miso, order it right away w/ your appetizers b/c it takes a bit longer to cook. (We ordered it after our sushi). It has a great peanut/sesamey sauce with it and grilled asparagus. For sushi, we got the rock shrimp avocado roll, spider roll and 2 spicy tuna rolls. The rock shrimp avocado was good - the shrimp has a sweet flavor almost and really complimented the avocado. Spider roll was probably the best one I've had in Boston. Spicy tuna is my favorite roll and I actually didnt order the spicy tuna..I got a tuna roll w/ spicy mayo and tempura flakes added. I like the tuna chopped. Banana springrolls ended our meal. Savory and sweet = amazing. Our server told us about a tempura cheesecake but I was more in the mood for banana. The table next to us got the tempura cheesecake and it did look pretty amazing and was a generous portion. Definitely enough for two people to share! All in all, great experience. Our server was always there to refill our water and brought over clean dishes after our appetizers for sushi. The service was good. The food was fresh and tasted great.
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Arinne B.

I visited with the fam during restaurant week. It was a nice visit, but struck me as "nothing special" in comparison with the other Japanese restaurants I frequent--and pricier at that. What you're paying for at Haru is the ambiance and "location, location, location." They have authentic kimonos hung on the walls, a paneled private room, a trendy-looking bar, a lovely *little* bridge-like crossing set up for character, and some of the most beautiful restrooms I've ever encountered in a Japanese restaurant. Like the kind that make you think about snapping a cell phone photo, gutting yours, and redecorating. That and they have the upscale, cloth-feeling disposable towels rather than the regular paper towels. I'm a sucker for those. Still, if you don't like to pay off their bathroom debt while ordering your sushi lunch, I'd recommend just visiting your favorite local sushi place instead. Note: if you park in the Pru lot, they'll validate, reducing the overall cost to between $12 and $20 depending how long you stay) and allowing you to get in some shopping before or after your meal. IMHO, that's the only real reason to plan to come here over your favorite sushi place. Two in our party enjoyed the dumpling sampler. All of us bemoaned the limited dessert options and hit the Pru's confectioner afterwards for some cognac cordials.
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Sophie N.

Just because you mix eclectic ingredients together doesn't mean it's going to be good. The Oyster Special roll was passable. The king crab dumplings were pretty but no better than regular shrimp shu mai. The hot and sour soup was horrible. Tepid service at the bar. I can't imagine why anyone would eat here twice.
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H. G.

This was a wonderful sushi experience. The restaurant is a little hard to find. It's located on Huntington Ave. near the Cali Pizza Kitchen entrance of the Pru. Once I found it, I liked the ambiance and the bar area very much. Spacious and modern. We started with the edamame (probably could use a little more salt), the rock shrimp (perfectly cooked shrimp with a fantastic sauce), and the tuna tartare (it was ok). But the "special" rolls were fantastic, very inventive, and big (a bit pricey but totally worth it). My absolute favorites were the Boston Uncommon and the Grammercy rolls. We also tried the Dynamite (spicy) and the Strawberry fin (yes, strawberries and jalapeno peppers on a roll), which were also excellent. Another plus is that they do brown rice sushi, which I always love. The only downsides about Haru are that the round tables are too big (makes sharing a little difficult with a group... they need to install some lazy susans...) and the dessert menu was pretty much just a bunch of ice creams. Who cares though? This is some of the best sushi I've had in a while and ranks up there with Duozo.
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Megan M.

Mmmmm this place was great! We were seated promptly, service was great and the food was fantastic. Recommended: spicy tuna roll ~$6.75 -- that's a little pricey if you ask me, but the roll does come out to 6 pieces and it was delicious and packed with a lot of meat =) The edamame dumplings were a little bland at first but then you dipped them in the sauce they were served with and wow what flavor that had. That broth made that dish. Definitely recommended. The wine was good and decently priced and I loved their plating =) Definitely a try for sushi!!
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Marilyn T.

I was initially skeptical of this place, as I am of most sushi places that open in a mall, but I was happily surprised. My brother told me their happy hour deals were good, and I'd gotten cocktails here on a weekend with some friends, and I liked the ambiance at the time. A friend and I decided to go for an impromptu dinner on a Sunday night. We had no trouble being seated on a warm, beautiful Sunday night at 7pm without a reservation. Though the patio was appealing, it was windy, and I didn't really want the pollution from Huntington all over me. Inside, the decor is simple, modern, not too hip, and the restaurant smells like sweet sushi rice, which is a good sign. The crowd is mostly age 20-40, and it's not super fancy but not exactly casual, either; however, you can totally get away with wearing a Red Sox t-shirt in there (I think you can do that anywhere in Boston haha). Our server was informative and knew the menu well. I started with a glass of pinot grigio from Italy, which was surprisingly only $7, and the pour was pretty generous. I'd previously tried some of the saketinis at the bar area and some other more creative cocktails, which were strong and good (not too syrupy). I wasn't too hungry, so I had the spicy grilled chicken with steamed vegetables appetizer. I just felt bad for ordering only alcohol and not food, but I ended up with a large portion. Surprisingly, the chicken was grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, which is rare at Japanese restaurants... I was very happy about this. The chicken was juicy but didn't exactly have a charred flavor. The sauce was a spicier version of a standard terryaki. The steamed vegetables were some sweet potato and brocolli, which was bright green and not too mushy. I thought this was a good value for $8.50 in Back Bay, and it was actually exactly what I was looking for. My friend had a sashimi salad, which came with mixed greens and a variety of sashimi. The dressing was automatically on the side, and the fish looked fresh. She also enjoyed her roll, which didn't have too much rice and was a pretty large portion. There are many traditional and creative rolls available. Honestly, I didn't try any of the fish tonight, so I don't know exactly how fresh it was, but my friend seemed to like it. The server was knowledgeable and not pushy at all, which I really appreciated. She was attentive but not overbearing. Another server who kept walking by and accidentally hitting my friend's purse that was hanging on her chair was also super apologetic and very nice about it. I was happily surprised by the quality and prices. Honestly, when I found out a Japanese place was going into the space at the Pru, I was disappointed and had low hopes, but I'm glad to have discovered Haru.
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Candy L.

It was my fist time to go there, the service was good. Like other Japanese restaurant, they got some creative cooking, which are good. But...I was expecting their sashimi, sushi maybe more fresh then other places...the salmon and tuna were good, but other kinds. So I think the price is not worth it. I prefer to food then the nice surroundings.
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Alison C.

I take my sushi very seriously, and I'm always game to find new sushi places in town. We went to Haru on a busy Saturday night and were seated right away at the sushi bar. It was bumper to bumper at the bar but not uncomfortable, and I really enjoyed watching the chefs at work. The sushi specials and entree's are pricey, but if you order something like the California Roll it's somewhere around $6 or so. I got the Miso Soup, the Eel-Avocado roll and a water, and it was only $10 all together. The soup was average, very small with a definite lack of tofu. The sushi was mediocre, and I was disappointed at how small the rolls were. I'm talking bite-sized. Perhaps a little bit bigger than a grape. I felt kind of jipped (and hungry afterwards). The service was attentive and the atmosphere in Haru is really nice, especially on a Saturday night. You don't have to put on a prom dress but you know, maybe brush your hair and put on some nice shoes or something. There's lots of energy but you can still hear the person you're trying to talk to which is a huge plus for me. I would go again to get some drinks and chill with friends but the sushi definitely didn't wow me.
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M B.

Very authentic. Had Tempura Soba and Chirashi and we can tell that the chef here is Japanese. Highly recommended!
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Aditi R.

I've been to the New York Haru and that was a great experience. The layout was amazing the food even better and the service great. Boston's Haru is good. Just not NY great. I'm sure I'd get a lot of flak for saying that - but its an opinion people! :) But let me move to the actual review. We walked in during lunch time and expected it to be fairly busy, but I guess we went in at an relatively early time for the place was pretty empty. So we got to grab the table next to the windows and that was just really nice. I loved seeing the rain outside and seeing people pass by. The decor as you walk in is really pretty, but lacks a bit of creativity as you walk in. The layout simply looks like it's placed to maximize seating rather than create an ambience. The service was pleasant and attentive. On to the menu. We ordered 3 specialty rolls even though they do have a lunch special for bento boxes. The 3 rolls we picked were Strawberry Fin (mango, strawberry, I believe yellowtail and something else i can't remember), Kiss of Fire (tuna, salmon, jalapeno, and MORE jalapeno!), and Super Dynamite Roll (tuna, eel, asparagus, sriracha, spicy mayo sauce). All three rolls were amazing. The first had strawberry and mango pieces which always is a good change. The second was incredibly spicy which really plays well to my palate. The third was enhanced more so because of the eel and spicy mayo sauce! I really did love all the 3 rolls. However, the drink menu was not as impressive and very much on the pricey side. So we stayed away from that. The place is pricey, but with the kind of rolls that came out and the quantity (8 pieces for each roll). Overall I loved the sushi and will definitely be back for more, even though the ambience can use a little bit of help.
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Lance T.

One of the first restaurants I have tried since moving to Boston, I was delighted to find it such a fine establishment. I went with a friend around 4:30 and the place was relatively empty. This played in my favor as the tables seem to be too close if the place is packed. The staff and service were excellent and friendly. We weren't too hungry so no appetizers but I ordered some sushi a la carte and my friend ordered the teriyaki salmon. The wait for the food was a little long for the place being pretty empty, but no biggie. The food was great, generous amounts, and delicious. We both ordered some drinks, which were reasonably priced ($6-10). They were mixed well and went well with dinner. All in all, this place had a great vibe, and even better food. I look forward to making this a regular spot.
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Jeremy O.

Pretty common Japanese food you will find in any good big city Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced when compared to those in NYC, Los Angeles or Miami. Try their tuna ceviche. Their fishes are generally fresh, and the chef is rather generous with the sashimi.
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Lea C.

This place is a pain in the ass to get to given its place not quite incorporated into the Shops at Prudential. And it's a chain, boo hiss. This place has literally the best calamari my friends and I have ever had. We had a variety of rolls, all of which tasted very fresh. I also had a sake flight, which was well worth the money. However, the service was horrendous. We waited so long for the waitress to show up to take our order that we had to flag another one down, at which point she magically appeared. And this was at like 10 PM on a Wednesday, so busy would not be the correct way to describe the place. So, overall good but not great, with the exception of the calamari, which was like crunchy, squid candy. Order lots of it.
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Katherine R.

Hubby took my here for date night last Friday. Service was a little slow but the waitress was very nice. We ordered the crispy calamari with hot peanut sauce as an appetizer and it was delicious! Lightly breaded and served on a bed of lightly dressed mixed greens. Then onto dinner where he ordered the Samurai Maki entree which consisted of 3 different maki rolls (Spicy tuna roll, yellowtail jalapeÃ±o roll and crunchy spicy salmon roll) and I ordered the Boston Un-Common roll (Crunchy spicy salmon, tuna, avocado, mango, black tobiko and gold leaf). Both were absolutely delicious that we were left wanting more. For dessert, we ordered ice cream. He had green tea and I had red bean. I do have to say that was the best red bean ice cream I have ever had. Hubby said the same thing about his. Prices were decent. However they do have a lunch menu and it was fairly cheap... All in all, I would definitely come back. The atmosphere was very romantic. Dim lighting, candlelight and modern Asian decor definitely set the mood for a very romantic evening.
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Sara C.

Haru has a unique & diverse menu of sushi food and drink items. My second visit occurred two days after my first, as I was excited to introduce the novel Electrequila drink to friends, which leaves a tingling sensation in your mouth for a short period. Food recommendations: tuna tartare, agedashe tofu was prepared to perfection, spicy titanic roll, and ofcourse Chirashi. Items were carefully and colorfully presented, and the waitstaff is friendly, fun and attentive. Haru also hosts a happy hour "Sake Hour" from 3-7 Mon-Sun with select food items on special.
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Tina M.

Went here for a girl's night out. Was slightly disappointed at the menu. Overall not a lot of variety. Much of the special sushi rolls involved tuna so getting a nice varied mix was difficult. I agree with one of the other reviews, with some much else on the rolls the fish flavor is lost. The miso soup was standard. The green salad with ginger was a huge portion enough for two to share. The vegetable tempura offer giant pieces which would have been nice if this hadn't caused the batter to end up soggy. I will rave about the drinks and they are the only reason I would go back (and I would only go back to drink). They were amazing. Boston pricey but I have to say almost worth the 11-13 dollars! I had the cherry blossom, a Saki drink that was truly amazing and one of the best cocktails I have ever enjoyed! My friend had different mojitos, a blueberry and a strawberry. She loved the strawberry but was not as excited about the blueberry. We each spent more on drinks than on food and would go back to enjoy these again! Atmosphere was nice and quiet overall for a Friday night. Waiter was VERY knowledgeable on the menu and drink menu (he highly recommended the 2 drinks we both loved).
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Cheryl G.

Had the veggie tempura maki with an amazing dipping sauce, really good. Try the komodo dragon - great drink and a gorgeous green color to boot. Service was okay. Waitress seemed to be a bit overwhelmed but did her best to make up for it. Forgot to order our edamame so gave it to us on the house. Would definitely go back.
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Heather H.

I've been here a few times for both lunch and dinner, and I'm always surprised that there is never anyone inside. Prime location, delicious food, and a decent wait staff should attract more people. Irre-gad-less, the food is excellent, fresh and filling. Filling in that awesome "I'm full, but since I was eating Japanese food I don't feel the need to unbutton my pants" kind of way. The lunch specials are a great deal with a ton of food, and the dinners are delicious as well. Great ambiance inside, with outside seating for the summer months. The lights are dim, the decor modern with all of the traditionally Asian inspired elements you would expect from a Japanese inspired restaurant.
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patty b.

I wish there was a way to give 3 1/2 stars... since i'm not *quite* sure haru deserves 4. it's a high(-ish) end chain with actual japanese sushi chefs (atleast some of them are- i heard them talking... though i didn't sit at the sushi bar, so i'm not 100% sure that all of them are japanese... though this is not a prerequisite for great sushi). they get the urban/fancy/japanese vibe right... though it seems a touch pre-fab and i wonder how it will age (poorly, i predict). i didn't care for the service (and our 20-something cutie-pie server *reeked* of cigarette smoke), but it wasn't awful. the sushi was really very good. most of the fish (except for the uni, which i sent back) was pristine and super-fresh. the hamachi-don was delicious! they could really do with a better, more informed sake menu... these days there is so much good sake around. we had fun and will go again. since i don't have that 1/2 star option, i'll bump up to 4 stars rather than down to 3.
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Melissa C.

Har-EWWWWW! This restaurant is all image, no substance. The fried calamari appears to be pre-fab. Why would a restaurant that makes tempura serve pre-fab calamari? All you have to do is chop up squid, batter it and fry it. Why serve chewy, flavorless, pre-fab calamari. The peanut sauce does not complement the pre-fab calamari, but it was a nice dressing on the bed of baby greens. The garnish was the tastiest thing there. I tried a mixed plate of sushi. It was average at best, bland and technically mediocre. They keep full sodium soy sauce on the table, you have to request low sodium soy sauce, but I wouldn't because I wouldn't go back. The drinks were pleasant. To summarize, average sushi and cocktails. Poor calamari. For the quality of the food, the price point is inappropriate. Nice atmosphere.
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Jennifer H.

We went here last night to celebrate my sister's engagement and I am happy that we chose it. We had reservations for 8 and were seated right away. The drinks were SO good and the food was amazing. There was a Lobster Tempura on special and it was awesome. My favorite dish of the night was the Spicy Seafood Tempura roll. It was one of the best rolls I have ever had anywhere. I shared it with one other person and we liked it so much, we ordered another. The only reason I am giving Haru 4 stars and not 5 is that the service was a bit slow. Our server was friendly and accommodating but we would have liked to see him more often! We will definitely go back to Haru.
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peggy c.

The food is by no means spectacular though it's decent and some of the combinations are worthy of a pause for thought. Looking at the menu I spotted quite a few things worthy of intrigue. The execution, however, leaves much to be desired. And for the love of god, get someone who can make a decent mojito if you put that on your menu. Yes, yes I know it's a sushi restaurant, but if you can't make something well (or at least strong enough for people to not care), please don't put it on your menu. What does Haru do well? The decor could pass for chic and the waiters are HOT. Either that or I had too much sake. (The stars are mostly for the (perceived) hotness of the waiters and partly for the potential for improvement.)
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Sanel S.

I'll be brief and to the point. Our reservations were for 9 p.m., we were seated at 9:45 p.m. Prices were ok, sushi was edible. Service was disingenuous and ethereal. It was difficult to get anyone to help you, staff was rude and uncommunicative. Lack of seating is certainly a problem too, there is simply not enough of it. The place is cold. I'm sorry but I expect the indoor temperature to be warmer than the outside especially at 14 degree weather. Not only that, but on top of bad service, long wait time they had the nerve to include an 18% gratuity. In case you're saying "but Sanel, gratuity is required and how would the staff make any money?" let me remind you that gratuity derives from a Latin word meaning "free, spontaneous, voluntary, done with good reason/ in favor". There was nothing "free" or "voluntary" much less with a "good reason" about my tip. Of course I paid, but this form of socialism does not impress me. If the service sucks and product is not good then the restaurant should be forced to shut it's doors. The only way that can be done is if customers refuse to reward bad service. Instead they're forced to reward it regardless of how bad or good it is. Uncle Stalin would be proud of this. In conclusion: don't go waste your time, money and patience with Haru.
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Kristen F.

After some xmas shopping at the Pru, I was excited to find this place right below. I was by myself, and get this Yelpers, I've never eaten alone! I figured it was time, and it looked single-friendly and I was properly armored with a book, and an iPod. The hostess sat me at a table right at the window which I appreciated. I agree that the tables are too close. I heard the girls dining next to me entire convo. I'm used to the too close tables though. I'm not used to some geeky, cocky for-no-reason waiter acting totally annoyed to be serving me. Maybe eating alone doesn't happen here often, maybe he was annoyed it wouldn't be a high bill... either way, I felt his demeanor towards me not to be too nice. He didn't do anything outright rude, but I felt as though I was much more friendlier to him. I ordered edamamme and a crunchy spicy tuna roll. The edamamme was plentiful and enough for two, let alone myself. The roll was tasty, but I've had better sushi in the city. Average, at best. The waiter did check on me once asking how everything was right as I was mid-bite of a roll, great timing dude. I was in and out in about 35 mins and I thought the prices were on par with other sushi restaurants in the area. Not something I'd venture to if I weren't already in the area. I might give it another whirl after shopping in the back bay, but this time I'll be sure not to be alone.
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Bre M.

Went last night for happy hour with two friends. Order basically everything off the half price menu. 4 different types of sushi (decent. not the greatest. not the worst.) edemame. tempura veg and shrimp. spring rolls. delightful cocktail menu ($10-12 for a martini). The ginger martini was very good. Came to $25/pp including tip. Restaurant was not crowded for a Friday night. Service was attentive but not friendly. A good spot for happy hour/early dinner before doing something else.
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TJ M.

I checked out Haru about a month ago and loved it. The sushi concoctions have a heavy western influence, but are amazing. I recommend you pony up your wallet, get off the traditional menu and order their specialty rolls. I believe a few of them are named after Red Sox players. Bring your wallet and make Haru count.
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stephanie c.

Nice interior decor...decent service. Prices are medium-pricey for okay food. The sushi tends to be in small portions. The fish is fresh which is always nice, the sushi not spectacular. The one thing I did like-philly cheesesteak sushi...i know..right? surprisingly innovative and tasty...the rest...just okay. For this price, i might try somewhere else...
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Lala I.

went there with my lovely bf for dinner. i liked the atmosphere, good for couples. didn't have to wait in line which is always a plus plus plus. sushi was decent, pretty fresh. price was ok, sashimis can get pretty pricey, but it's expensive anywhere. i suggest go here for dinner and then go to the top of hub for drinks afterwards for a romantic date.
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Alan K.

First of all, Haru is only okay, to speak quite frankly. I feel like after trying so many sushi restaurants around the Boston area, nothing really stands out at this place. I think they are trying to set themselves apart from other Japanese restaurants and be different, which hurts their rating a bit. To me, the food didn't really seem "authentic" Japanese. I see they are trying to mix styles and create something new. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the creativity and creating new rolls or reinventing old ones, but at least use the same ingredients and make it look and taste better than other places. I just don't think the value of the food is worth the price they charge, well that goes without saying for a lot of other places, but that applies more here. Speaking of the money factor, I wasn't surprised by how much they charged here, considering it was right in downtown Boston and the fact that any real estate inside the Prudential Center isn't really considered cheap. As for the food, we ordered quite an array here. For appetizers, we had started with the: House Tempura Roll, Tuna Tataki, and "Symphony," which is just a "layered tower of spicy super white tuna, salmon tartar, crab and caviar." For the Maki's, we had ordered: the Dice-K roll (a homage to the Red Sox' Japanese star pitcher and the Boston UNcommon roll. The best appetizer from the list above I would have to say would be the House Tempura Roll, although the soy vinaigrette sauce for the avocado salad that came with the Tuna Tataki left me licking my chopsticks and wanting more. Mmm nom nom nom. The "Symphony" had a unique name and interesting description but after the first bite, it wasn't really anything spectacular; didn't really leave quite the "symphony" in my mouth after all. Out of the two maki rolls ordered, I liked the Boston UNcommon one more. Once again, the description for the Dice-K roll was interesting but it came out to be a bit bland. The Dice-K had a slice of mango on top but I couldn't really taste it when I ate the whole piece with soy sauce and wasabi, so it just tasted like any other maki out there. Despite all that, the presentation of the food was really good though. Each maki roll had a piece of "gold leaf" on top. It looked like a piece of gold foil, was very flimsy, and just melted in your mouth but apparently it was edible and non-toxic. Overall, Haru's got a nice environment and setting. The service was good. The decor inside looked nice. It has a small bar with a few stools and a plasma TV. Very nice place to bring a date... or have a business dinner.
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Mike G.

pricey but daily 5-7pm happy hour is a good bet. $5 tuna-avocado-caviar roll, spicy crispy salmon roll and $3 cali roll are winners.
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Arestia R.

The staff here is really nice and attentive, but aside from that, I've been here twice and have made up my mind that it's not anything special. They mean well with the atmosphere, but it's a little weird... almost "hotel-y." It's too much for a date night and awkward for groups. I don't know, it doesn't feel comforting or lavish or fun or, well...like anything. As for the sushi, it's a little overpriced and nothing special. I guess I just think sushi at this price should be fantastic. Don't get me wrong, it's ok...but just ok.
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Melissa D.

It's a very lux and classy place to make your clients or date smile. Haru is located right by the Prudential and Copley place. If you park in the underground lot, don't forget to validate when you check in at the hostess stand. It's a very large restaurant with very sleek, modern Japanese contemporary furniture and decor. They have an extensive menu and an inventive specials menu. They have creative sakitinis and your classic Japanese beers of asahi and sapporo. The sushi was great, probably the highest quality of catch but nothing really blew me away. We started off with grilled spicy chicken. Sounds and tastes plain and simple. Grilled chicken drizzled with a spicy sauce, it gave us the meh factor. Onto the main event. The makimono rolls were good and presentation was beautiful in authentic Japanese pottery. Salmon Sashimi (not the best I had but still fresh, very thin slices though) Spicy Titanic Roll (salmon and avocado wrapped with tuna and tempura flakes - this was really good, my faves all rolled into one) Spicy Seafood Roll (very different but not that great) Philly Roll (basic maki at its finest) Basic California Roll (can never go wrong) We ended the night with mochi ice cream which can come in vanilla, red bean and green tea which you can mix and match. As always, small morsels that pack a punch of creamy, cold goodness. With the bill clocking over $110, the price does not match the experience. Maybe on regards to the service and decor but there are other places you can find better sushi.
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yana v.

Since the time that they opened I guess they finally got their act together. Went back for dinner about a month ago and the service had improved drastically. The server was knowledgeable, the food came out quickly, and all were generally happy. I don't recommend their house sake, it was a bit too potent for my taste.
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David T.

Came here for lunch. Ordered the tofu steak since none of the meat was hormone free. Meal over all was good, broccoli was a bit over cooked though.
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Snuffles B.

Nice atmosphere, nice staff, but food is pretty middlin'. And $5.50 for edamame? Seriously? Their shumai, and dumplings were like very average dimsum, and the fish quality was just OK - their kiss of fire and spicy titanic "specialty" rolls tasted strikingly similar to one another and to the sushi I used to get at work (at a hospital!). This place gets a big fat YAWN from me...ugh so boring I've lost the will to write any more about it...
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Lisa C.

I've only been here a few times for takeout, but I've really enjoyed everything I've had. It's a little expensive, but since it is so close to where I work...the convenience is worth the extra few dollars. I do recommend getting a lunch box if you like chicken/salmon/beef teriyaki. For less than $20 you get a decent portion of protein, rice, a pretty big salad or soup, tempura vegetables and shrimp, and california rolls. Though the food does not completely stand out, I still frequent Haru, but mostly for lunch.
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Laurinda U.

Just came from Haru Hour. It's weekdays from 4-6 and no drink purchase is required which is different from other happy hour locations. We got the two orders of the spicy tuna ($5 each), a kamikaze roll ($5), and the spicy chicken teriyaki ($6). All of it was super tasty. The service was also excellent. The only surprise is that we expected the spicy chicken teriyaki to be sushi but it's actually sliced chicken breast marinated in a spicy soy-ish marinade. Although just a note, the kamikaze roll is essentially the spicy tuna with caviar but no sesame seeds. Now that I know, next time I'll pick something completely different :-) EDIT: The reason why my review suddenly dropped two stars: The Unaju lunch special was terrible. I went on Saturday and was very excited as usual except I was horribly disappointed because the grilled eel was more like charred eel. The charcoal taste got everywhere and I was basically unable to eat the rest of the meal. The service was excellent but it can't make up for poor food. It also isn't like the chef had a million other things to do because we went at a time when there was practically no one else.
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Jackie G.

HARU ONLINE DELIVERY UPDATE: Two weeks after this Yelp review, the wonderful management of Haru personally called to apologize for the delayed delivery, and FULLY refunded my order. I have since ordered from the online delivery twice, with no further issues. Well done, Haru! ------ I'm one of Haru's most loyal customers, and order delivery from the very often. I have never had a poor experience with Haru's amazing sushi and normally attentive employees. However, tonight we took advantage of Haru's wonderfully "convenient" direct delivery online ordering. We placed the order at approximately 6:30 p.m. Original estimated time for delivery to arrive: 30 - 45 minutes. And then we waited. And waited. And then still waited even after we called at 7:30 to make sure our order had actually left Haru to go out for delivery to our apartment. The conversation went like this. Me: Hi, has my order left to come to my apartment yet? Yep, that's my name. Great, it went out and should be here in 5 minutes. Thanks." However, the promise to us in that phone call turned out to be flatly false. At 8:05, we again phoned to inquire as to the status of our much anticipated sushi and salad. And then it happened: Haru: Employee "I'm sorry - we never originally received your order. They JUST (1.5 hours after you first called) faxed it to you. We're so sorry - we'll rush it and put it out to you now. It's not our fault. It's the website. On its way!" Lo and behold, a mere 25 minutes later the delicious food arrived with an incredibly apologetic delivery guy. They tried to right the wrong. We unpacked with excitement. Where's the salad that came with the meal? We consulted the menu to make sure that yes, indeed, a salad was promised. Immediately we called Haru to inquire, but were shuffled around to three people before we admittedly gave up. End of the story? We waited over two hours for a couple rolls of delicious sushi, no salad, and nothing (even the edamame) taken off the bill. I work nearby and order Haru for the office often. However, in light of this unfamiliar Haru misstep, I will not be ordering again for awhile. All said and done, the restaurant itself has always proven a pleasant dining experience. As for the online experiment gone awry - time for some adjustments. Stat.
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Wayne D.

Alright folks, here's the deal. Every sushi-restaurant I walk into I feel incognito because the staff have no idea that I run a Sushi-place of my own. I love that feeling by the way. With that being said, I understand good sushi and what makes it so good. I also understand bad sushi and I understand what makes it bad. At Haru, it was bad. First off, forget the food. The flowers in the vases on the table were fake! Who can afford fake flowers in downtown Boston nowadays? Second, I truly felt as though my server was high on something, unless blood-shot eyes, pale faces, and sporatic comments that sound like "hey duded i'm here if you need anything" is part of the uniform. The menu takes on a lot of spice, which I like, so I tried the Spicy Tuna roll because it's a staple and I judge every sushi-place on their spicy tuna roll. If you can't make a good spicy tuna roll then i'm most likely never coming back. Let's just say I am most likely, you guessed it, never coming back, though there is more to it than the spicy tuna roll being mushy. I ordered some pieces of sushi and a signature roll. I also ordered the beef negimaki (which was rough and tough) as well as a seaweed salad (come on, you can not mess this one up) and I felt the food was nothing short of below par. Boston has a lot of sushi-competition and this place needs to pull themselves together.
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Yve H.

I am an absolute biased fan of Haru. I've been here many times over the past few years, and have never been disappointed with the food, drinks, or service. The fish is always very fresh, and absolutely delicious. The drinks are always inventive, with just the right amount of kick. The service is always attentive, and courteous. If there was just one thing from keeping me from giving Haru 5 stars is the price of some things, but that's understandable with their location. All in all, I'd recommend Haru to any of my friends without hesitation.
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Jessica B.

I've always walked by this restaurant on my way to Shaws, but never stopped in till today. The decor is very impressive. They strive to make a good first imression. I was greeted immediately by a friendly hostess who seemed genuine which is always important. Too many times I've gone to restaurants where the hostess was friendly, but you could tell it was fake. Prices are decent. Joined my friend Ryan for the Lunch Special. The lunch specials that are not on the usual menu were paper-clipped to the front and are easy to miss if you aren't really paying attention because all of the colors are the same as the regular printed menu. The server was very nice and very prompt, didn't have to wait long and he didn't push either of us to order. Being a former server, I was impressed and am usually really picky. For lunch I ended up getting the Unaju and my friend got the Roll Combo. It comes with the choice of Miso Soup or Salad. I chose the Miso Soup. It was good, the seaweed used wasn't the greatest quality but it was ok. The Unaju's presentation was very nice and the eel was cooked just right. I tried the sushi that Ryan got for lunch and it was good. There was a lot more than we both expected. It was lacking a little bit in flavor and the wasabi that came with the dish wasn't very flavorful either. Surprising. If you like sushi I would recommend this place. If you are a LOVER of sushi and happen to be really picky about presentation, i might recommend trying somewhere else.
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XY L.

I went to Haru last Friday with a friend during their happy hour. I was pretty excited to check out what I'd heard described as one of the best places in Boston for sushi. Sadly, the sushi was only so-so. We ordered the tuna avocado roll with caviar and the kamikaze roll. Both were just ok, and were not all that expertly rolled as well. The tempura was also meh -- the batter was tasteless and not crispy and one of the pieces of tempura I bit into still had patches of flour clearly visible underneath the deep-fried layer :S The only thing that I would describe as good value was the large bowl of edamame ($3) we ordered. Service was prompt and fairly attentive, but for the amount of money they charge normally, I would say this place is too expensive.
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Sam N.

Haru wasn't bad but it certainly wasn't anything special. If you want a clubby place to go with a big group of people, it probably won't disappoint. But, if you're looking for interesting sushi, you may not find it. Service wasn't bad. Having said that, they sent over two huge sashimi + sushi platters which my picky mother sent back because we had ordered only sashimi ones. It was all fresh but there was not much variety. We had a couple of rolls which were flashy but the flash muted the taste of the fish (I did not personally order). It's hard to taste super white tuna when there's a huge piece of jalapeno on top (again, I didn't order). Drinks were good. I had a glass of Hendrick's gin though, so I can't give too much credit to Haru. It was refilled promptly.
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T H.

So trendy my brain hurt. Or maybe it was the constant thumping of techno music in the background. Despite the presence of way too many yuppies and hipsters, I actually really liked the look of this place. Much bigger interior than one would expect given the store front. Really cute set up: dim lighting, modern decor with a splash of traditionalism in the form of wooden teapot-looking soy sauce dispensers. The food seems mostly geared toward the sushi crowd, but has a weird bit of fusion going on. Calamari with spicy peanut sauce? Interesting concept (Italian meets Thai, i guess), but disappointing overall. The squid was too chewy, the batter was under seasoned. The peanut sauce didn't complement the calamari well at all, and actually went better with the mescalin mix that the fried rings came on top of. The sushi bar is staffed by 5 very serious-looking, fashionably traditional, questionably Japanese chefs, and turns out surprisingly excellent sushi. We ordered the Sushi + Sashimi for Two (4 tuna, 2 super white tuna, 4 salmon, 2 shrimp, 2 yellowtail, 2 eel, California roll, tuna avocado caviar roll and crunchy spicy salmon roll) and the Sumo Maki entree (Spicy tuna roll, eel cucumber roll and salmon avocado roll). Yummmmm. Everything was really fresh and tasty, and the two entrees were comfortably shared by 4 hungry girls, with pieces left over. I will say that everything was a bit over-priced. The sushi was good, but really...Samurai on Boylston does almost as tasty sushi for nearly $20 less. And $8 for 3 tiny pieces of mochi ice cream? I can buy a box of 6 at Trader Joe's for half that price. +4 for the sushi, -1 for the ridiculous prices.
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Daniel T.

Good food/appetizers. A little on the pricey side but all in all I would recommend. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Crabs legs were good and the sushi was decent.
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Vincent C.

I loved this place. There is not much I can complain about.
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Lo-an L.

It's a decent sushi joint in a great area of the city. The interior is nice and trendy but I prefer their New York location with the sake bar. The people are friendly and drinks are creative (I like the berry and bubbles). Sushi rolls are also creative and somewhat fresh. I say somewhat because the 1st 2 times that I went here when they 1st open was awesome. Everything was fresh and the sushi was lovely but last sunday visit was only... okay. Perhaps because we sat at the bar? or perhaps it's because it was well pass dinner time. My sushi and sashimi was moderately tasty, the salad was a little wilted. Perhaps it might have been my tastebuds too, I don't know. On the flip side, I'm heading back again for a birthday dinner so hopefully things will be better. As for the price, I think it's decent given the area. I actually do like Haru over Douzo.
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Leighann F.

Haru NYC is to Haru Boston as The New York Yankees (96, 98, 99, 2000) are to The Boston Red Sox (1918 - 2003) OR Haru NYC is to Haru Boston as The Boston Red Sox (2004) are to the New York Yankees (2004). Ahhh rivalries. No matter what side of the fence you're on, Haru in Manhattan surpasses that of the Haru at The Pru. Boston's Haru is decent, but with a very sterile corporate feel. The sushi is not as bad as everyone claims, but their cocktail list is relatively boring and their service mimics that of a Friday's, not fine dining. I felt chic and sophisticated at the 18th & Park location, sipping plum wine, watching the fabulous Park Ave passersby and spooning quail egg over their prefect tuna tartare...I felt kinda cheesy at the Mass Ave spot, as my waitress addressed us as "folks" and the drinks were syrupy-sweet martinis and blahhh mojitos. The only constant was the Tuna tartare...genuinely well-executed at both spots. Which, unfortunately, is just not enough to bring my back to this Haru.
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S C.

Awesome super fresh sushi, great prices for they're happy hour sushi menu which has some pretty delicious rolls at really reasonable prices. I'd like to go back another time when I'm not being cost conscious and try some of the more adventurous rolls on the menu. Service is always great. love this pace.
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Andrew F.

Decent. I had the sushi entree, which was a good variety of fish. Fun atmosphere, but a little too expensive for what it is.
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David F.

This is one of my favorite places in Boston for Sushi currently. The quality is great, and the service is normally top notch. Some of the items are slightly over priced, but overall things are reasonable for what you get. The only negative comment I will give is that it can be very loud on the left side of the place. I had a date there with someone soft spoken and I felt like I was in some loud bar on Boylston. I can't tell if it was the people in there, or something with the acoustical design of the ceiling. All I know is that I could barely hear myself think. The sushi bar, and the right side of the place is much better. They do have delivery (fairly fast) and takeout. In fact, I am about to go there right now for lunch!
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Mariko W.

Beef Negimaki, Grilled shrimp, Boston unCommon roll, Bluefin toro, green tea margarita.... Alll very good. As everyone else mentioned.... its pretty inside. Wait staff were a bit clumsy and confused. They didn't have lobster for their lobster rolls. On a Tuesday. That was a bummer.
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May L.

Haru is a beautiful and upscale Japanese restaurant. I had one lunch at here on a raining day 2008 and loved the atmosphere. Food was average but very fresh especially the house salad, and the hostess and waitress weren't pushy :) I'd give 5 stars for the atmosphere, interior and food quality but I'm actually giving 4 this time because their website looks terrible-- they seriously need to update the website! Now I'm a vegetarian so I do not dine at sushi places anymore, but I'd definitely recommend this place to my friends.
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Julie C.

BF and I order take out from here last nite and it was delicious! The Kiss of Fire roll is fantastic! i thought the fish was fresh and everything tasted soo good. the sushi for two and a special roll was enough to fill us up! the miso soup is good too. The ginger dresssing was really good, it wasnt like any other I ever tasted because this one had hints of sesame in it. YUm! salad was fresh. I would definately dine in here because the decor looked realy cool.
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Rachel B.

Went here for a post-graduation meal with my family and had such a pleasant experience. Everything we tried was delicious, the presentation was really lovely, and nobody left hungry. A special shout-out to our waiter, Nathan, who stunned us with his knowledge of both sushi in general (down to how sea urchin is harvested, and the differences between the taste in urchins from Maine vs. California) and Haru's specialty items in particular. We ordered most of what he recommended and loved it all. We went around 5:30 on a Saturday night (early, but it had been a long day), for those who care about such things. No wait, attentive service, delicious food. Five stars.
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Angela C.

I was a first time Sushi-ewer and HATE seafood but decided that when I went for an office dinner for Sushi that I'd keep an open mind and not think about what I was really putting into my mouth... Started with a "Saketini" which was an incredibly tasty cocktail with thin strips of cucumber floating in the drink (maybe not a drink to get on a date....you could wind up with random cucumber hanging out of your mouth..). And of course SAKE. Appetizers were Miso Soup (obviously), Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Potstickers (that really stuck to the pot!) and there was a pepper seared Tuna that was outstanding! When the platters started coming out it was a tad overwhelming since there were so many rolls! I *think* there were: Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Rainbow Roll, Sweet Potato, Yellow Tail, Something, Something Else, Multiple Something Elses.... I really enjoyed the Spicy Rolls and the Rainbow Roll..which I believe had a touch of fresh Jalapeno inside. I know there were other pieces I tried but can't remember now....but for a first time Sushi experience I LOVED IT. The rolls just melted in your mouth. I will definitely be going again. Hopefully this magical experience doesn't ruin me for OTHER Sushi... I have turned over to the RAW SIDE....and love it...
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Chris F.

It's like the goofy brother of the high-end Boston sushi joints that they make play center in flag football. The Boston Uncommon roll is sweet tho. Pretty pricey joint, so hit up Haru Hour if anything.
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HereComesIan H.

i had the mango sumffn it was too good all i love is their sushi! great place for a date or you tryn 2 make that "hey lady u wanna hang with me 2night, lets grab a bite at Haruuu"
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Jennifer B.

This place is fantastic. The tofu appetizer was out of this world, and the sushi was fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere, great service and good location. I will happily return.
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Jessica T.

Ambiance is ok, but service is not great. They need to be more attentive, especially for the price point. Most of the food was good but the spicy tuna was NOT spicy at all, and when we complained, they told us to try ordering something else next time. With that kind of response I won't be back.
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Amanda S.

The sushi is decent, but the restaurant is a wannabe-Nobu, TRYING to be pretentious and trendy. I found that the House music they blast so enthusiastically didn't particularly go well with sushi, as I felt like I was choking on something constantly with that hideous beat. The fish was fresh, I guess, but nothing AMAZING. The sashimi pieces weren't as juicy as they can be and they didn't melt upon entering my mouth (as they should, with those prices). I've been here twice, and my sentiments remain the same. It's alright.
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Matt W.

I have to qualify my review by mentioning that I ate here for free with unlimited sushi, rolls, appetizers, and drinks. However, even if I had paid for everything I would still rate this place at five stars because everything tasted great!! I had several varieties of appetizers (beef, fish, or chicken on sticks, covered in saucy goodness), countless types of rolls (mango roll was great), a few pieces of delectable sushi, and several drinks (lychee martinee, beers, and wine). The decor was fabulous and would certainly make for a great date-type place. I certainly want to give Haru a try on a normal night because they were fabulous for our private function.
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Tristan B.

Hello Haru! You're a new player in Boston, but you have a bunch of restaurants in Manhattan and Philly already, so we know you can survive there. Your location gives you away that you're ready to play with such "greats" (sarcasm here, folks) such as California Pizza Kitchen, and the Cheesecake Factory. At your opening party, the sushi was okay (too big), the special rolls were eh, but the environment with the glowing bar, little bridge-way was interesting, and your kimono-clad girls were very friendly... Flash forward to a month or so ahead, and my partner in crime decides that it's time to make a visit. At 8:10, we waltz in after braving the awfulness that is Boston's weather in December. Our hostess greets us, and takes our jackets, which is a nice touch. Leading us through the restaurant, we are seated in the main area, next to the aforementioned bridge area. In the distance, I see a large group table that is lit from the underside, like a photo lightboard. Cool! Other than those decor touches, I can't get into the Haru's ambiance. It's trying so hard to be cool, but there's no soul. It comes off like a 10 year old putting on his dad's Rayban's, then wailing on air guitar, singing "Bad to the Bone". It also seemed like all the waitresses had very low cut t-shirts on. Are we at Hooters? My look through the cocktail list did not do much for my enthusiasm, as most of the drinks contain a lot of "Blue liquor", I order the Sake runner, and it's bloody awful. Its listed as a "balance of sake, rum, and other "flavors"" and that meant Sake plus MALIBU. Gross! I order a sake flight shortly after, and 4 different sakes come out in different colored glasses. None of them are labeled, so I ask the waitress what they are, and she runs through the names so quickly that I can barely parse what she's saying. Not cool. Stick with the glasses of sake which won't feel like you ate an entire bag of Skittles. The menu? What a clusterfuck of information and asterisks! Every item had a star, or some sort of symbol(s) it to let it be known that it contained raw anything or allergens. There's safety, then there's way too much coddling. For the first night, we decided to give a go at the basics. We order the Agedashi tofu, and it's actually decent to my surprise. The tofu was firm on the outside, but pleasingly soft on the inside. For dinner, sushi/sashimi combo for two, the chef's roll, and the Haru wasabi roll. Upon seeing my entree, I was immediately crestfallen at how the proportions of sushi were once again, way off. The sashimi was cut in long strands, the pieces of sushi were massive, with pieces of fish being almost 6 inches long. Sashimi is supposed to be small chunks of fish, not long strips of fish that resemble beef jerky. Perhaps I'm being too traditionalist, but sushi is balance. There can be too much fish! The rolls? Eh. They weren't especially great. After the sushi and sashimi combo, we ended up leaving half of them there to end that meal. Second visit; it's disgustingly cold and raining, but there's still a few people who managed to show up around 2:00 for a late lunch. After the first meal we decided to be more experimental. Our appetizers consisted of the Symphony, a layered dish with spicy tuna, salmon tartar, king crab, and caviar, the Lobster Mango Ceviche, and finally a tuna tartar. The main course was the Chilean Sea Bass, which had ume plum sauce and mei fun noodles under it. Sushi and sashimi got ordered for one more chance, and two bowls of miso. After the meal I had two days prior, I was absolutely flattened by the Symphony, considering their weak efforts in the basics. It wasn't mind-blowing best meal ever, but it was certainly excellent and well worth the $15 price. The Lobster Mango Ceviche was meh, and way too unwieldy with the portion sizing, being two awkward bites while on a stick. The flavors were forgettable and the lobster could barely be tasted behind the white fish. The miso was a little watery, with the tofu being weak, but that's being extremely nitpicky. The sushi/sashimi was brought out, and again, the pieces were absolutely massive, you could split one piece between two people! Proportions! The Chilean Sea Bass was yummy enough, and brought up the value and the experience of the afternoon. I particularly liked the touches of the sliced peppers, and the noodles had a flavor that was sweet and gentle. I wouldn't go here again. It's too pricey, it's too "forced cool", the sushi proportions are epic-fail worthy, the cocktails are awful, and for the price, I'd rather go to Oishii, or spend a little bit more, but have a much more delectable meal at O-ya. BUT!!! The actual cooked meals and the non-traditional menu items were actually good enough for me to maybe keep in the back of my head, and worthy of a try. The Symphony was quite outstanding and the sea bass was able to stand up on its own. A sushi restaurant that can't do sushi.
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Frank R.

Ate outdoors at Haru for lunch a couple of weeks ago. Really good food in a great setting. I posted a picture of a sashimi plate I had. Good food presented well matters.
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Cha C.

Haru is one of my favorites. I love creative/inventive sushi vs more traditional, and this doesn't disappoint. Lots of their locations have closed (Philly, a couple in NYC, but they still have Union Sq and Times Sq I think). Only giving it 4 stars because sometimes service, especially at tables in the bar, can be slow and not super informed. Must tries are the gramercy park roll, and for apps: rock shrimp tempura, the symphony, edamame dumplings (amazing!) and the miso black cod (even better at Haru vs Morimoto in Philly!). And they even deliver!
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Renee B.

Went here last night for the first time for my cousin's birthday. The lychee martini was dyn-o-mite! And you can't go wrong with the crispy calamari (served with a delicious peanut sauce). The king crab dumplings are amazing - the filling reminded me a little of crab rangoon, but ten times better. I wasn't too impressed with the actual sushi. It seemed like every roll we had was topped with gold leaf. Are they trying to make up for something with this unneeded flourish? The place is good, but I have definitely had better sushi in Boston.
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Sana A.

Okay, I'm going to say it, I was a sushi V. That's right, my parents were proud, well at least until we went to Haru and I lost it at the tender age of 22. Really the analogy works. Haru wasn't necessarily the best place to go, for a first time sushier, but I'm sure it wasn't the worst either. We didn't have to wait, probably because it was about 2 degrees outside. The dcor seemed "too much". It's all about the simple dcor, and this to me, was anything but simple. Kind of like when you loose it to a high school pretty boy football player, it's just too much. Or amazing. (I kid) I was excited when we got the drink menu, and without a second glance ordered the Lechetini. It was actually splendid. And by splendid I mean. HOLY JEBUS! Take Leeche and mix it with anything, it usually turns out scrumptious. ( I ended up getting two, and not being as cold on my walk to the T) When the actual Sushi part came around, I had no idea what to order or what to do. The waitress must of seen the look of confusion on my face because she suggested some first time sushi ideas and other non-sushi things on the menu. Of course, I ignored all of these and I ended up ordering something with Mango, white and red tuna; which was YUMMY! I can't remember the name, because I was blown away by how yummy it was. (I was going to refer back to the analogy, but I think I will just allude to it) The service was good, the food was yummy, and it was presented well. My football player was worth it. Possibly because it was a first, but maybe he's just THAT good. You only find out the second time around.
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Robin P.

Outstanding
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Alison K.

Haru Sushi is chain sushi, a relatively new phenomenon in the US. I think Weekly Dig writer Christine Liu put it best when she said, "the entire dining experience at Haru seems harrowingly overwrought and constructed." I went there to take pictures of a dish and a drink for the Dig, and the coked-out supervisors hoarded over me the entire night, poking fun at the fact that I was a photographer (?). The sushi, I have to admit, was delicious. Very sugary cocktails. Get the sake instead.
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K M.

I went here for restaurant week last night and will surely be back for more delicious sushi in the future. The service was excellent. They described the dishes perfectly, had great precision with timing for our courses and were generally charming and helpful every step of the way. When the check came, we realized that they had charged us extra for an item and they immediately corrected the error and the manager came by to apologize to us personally. The special sushi rolls were beautifully presented and bursting with color. The Kiss of Fire, aptly named for setting your mouth ablaze, was full of flavor. We chose to remove the additional jalapenos from the top of the sushi to level out the spice a bit but you don't order something with that name and expect a delicate addition of spice. The gramercy park roll is bursting with flavor! There is actually enough citrus involved to make you cringe and pucker, maybe a bit too much citrus but definitely an exciting flavor to take over your taste buds. Order the king crab dumplings and you get this basket with piping hot steamed dumplings which are delightfully stuffed with delicious crab. Overall, this place was wonderful. It is a great setting for a date with mood lighting, exotic flavors and a clean esthetic and I cannot wait to go back and tackle more of their sushi rolls!
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Jane B.

I worked in a building across the street from Haru while they where building it and when it finally opened we were interested to give it a try. I'm going to be upfront right now and say I'm not a sushi fan. And you might as why the hell did I go to a sushi place. Well, most sushi places do have choices other than fish. And Haru does...although probably not enough to satisfy the majority of non-fish or sushi eating people. My co-workers ordered the lunch boxes and some sushi. I got a side of yakitori and a tofu dish. Both were rather good and I was happy with my choices. The downside was the cost as it was a bit pricey - for lunch. Granted we figured that would be the case and considered it a splurge lunch. (Yeah, we wished we had the corporate card to charge it to!). The decor is fun and they have some neat light fixtures in there. There is a bit of modern starkness that does have a bit of a cold feeling. Every employee was dressed well in suits or similar. As we exited the restaurant, it was like we were royalty or something as every single person who worked at Haru said good bye to us as we walked past them to the door. It was a bit much and a little awkward. Overall, not bad.
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Andrew T.

If you're not all about the atmosphere, don't come here. Definitely dressy and not for the Cheesecake Factory type. More like "I have an expense account" or "I'm trying to impress some broads" or like you want to be seen. It's a nice place and the vibe is tolerable, it just isn't my kind of place. The food was alright. Rock shrimp tempura was pretty bomb, and my sushi was decent, but my date's chicken teriyaki had the texture of grilled chicken ala foreman. And for such a nice place, I don't expect 25 dollars of sushi to be served on some cheap bright blue melamine platter that would be better put to use holding tortilla chips at the Cactus Club, nor do I expect said sushi to be lukewarm. I'm hoping the expiditer wasn't paying attention instead of them leaving their fish at room temp. In the interests of full disclosure, I had a pretty good buzz going on some crispy stellas and a heineken or 2 so I might be a bad judge, but I just didn't find it to be all that great for the money/image of super sexy sushi place.
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Margaret H.

Fave sushi place in Boston. Done. (I have been to Douzo, Fins, Fugakyu, Zen and Ma Soba) They have inventive special rolls and consistently good sushi. My boyfriend and I have started to go there exclusively when we want sushi because they have great uni (so my bf says, I don't care for it) toro (although once we got a not-great peice, but they were selling it for half price so I think that's our fault for thinking fatty tuna goes on sale) and umeboshi rolls, which we have not found anywhere else. The waitstaff has always been speedy and attentive, even on valentine's day when it was very busy.
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M J.

This is not destination dining (like Douzo, nearby-ish, would be) but it's worth a trip if you are in the immeadiate area. Lunch might be the best call. Dinner? I'd say, probably not. It's a nice room - which could be more accessible if there were an entrance from the mall. Then again, eeeew, a mall. I hate malls. I guess this one gets a pass since it includes a Saks, however. We were served good, fresh food. Excellent seafood noodle soup, a colorful tasty salad, great seaweed, spinach and interesting rolls. Drinks were interesting, but pricey - $6 for asian beer and $10 for a mojito which was maybe a 4 oz. pour in a 10 oz. glass - pretty but puny!
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Karen G.

Haru is awesome! I've been to this restaurant many times and I've never, NEVER been disappointed. The waitstaff there is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. I have an unnatural obsession with sushi/ Japanese food but I also have a ton a allergies, (shellfish, mushrooms, corn starch etc, etc,) and when i would usually be turned away from a restaurant the staff there did everything they possibly could to help me out. The chef came out and gave me some options that i was thrilled with! I had the Sashimi Entree, which was delicious! The presentation was perfect and the server and manager came over to make sure everything was as i needed it. I am never disappointed with Haru and I will continue going back there as much as i can! And, id also like to make a correction to this page, Haru does deliver, until their kitchen closes, unlike what it says at the top of this page.
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Julie H.

I had dinner at Haru on a Friday night. The decor was really nice and relaxing Asian inspired but with a classy modern touch. The waitress gave us a nice private table by the window, which I always appreciate when the restaurant is not very busy. Waitress was really nice and friendly. we ordered dirty martinis, fired calamari with peanut sauce for ap and a couple of rolls - spicy tuna and caviar, salmon and jalapeno, and shrimp tempura. Appetizer came really quick and was delicious, loved the peanut sauce touch with the crispy lightly battered calamari rings. The rolls were very tasty as well, a little bit on the smaller side, we could have ordered 4... When the waitress brought our platter of sushi she noticed that one of the rolls was wrong and went back to replace it. I completely forgot about that and honestly really did not mind, but noticed when the bill came that she gave us that roll for free, which I really did not expect since she exchanged the rolls right away and we did not have to wait or anything. Great customer service Haru! Will definitely be back to try one of the special maki rolls on the menu.
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David G.

Wow! Fantastic sushi. If you're at Copley Square and want an excellent sushi dining experience then don't stop until you walk through their door.
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Tracy K.

From the moment I walked into Haru to the moment I walked out, all I could think about was how much effort they put into making the place appealing to American folk. And I don't think that's a bad thing (sorry for the double negative). It's sort of refreshing to see a sushi joint with American waiters and American, modern decor. The only thing that annoys me is that this place tends to attract American sushi snobs, who think that they know everything about sushi and Japanese cuisine and love to show off to their significant other/date/neighboring table. The sushi was good, but nothing extraordinary. The rolls were interesting, and knowing that this place caters to the American palate, I decided to try out the Boston roll. It was pretty good. One thing that bothered me was when the waiter said, "Wow, I've never seen someone eat so much sushi before!" It made me feel like a pig. I didn't eat that much! I couldn't afford to! We sat at the sushi bar, and I got much entertainment from watching the sushi chefs. It was interesting...there were 2 Japanese chefs and 2 non-Japanese, other Asian chefs. The two groups didn't really interact with each other...
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Hugh A.

Haru was good but seemed a bit expensive (which doesn't surprise me anymore at sushi places). The place had a nice atmosphere - kind of trendy-modern. I was there by myself so I ate at the bar. I had an appetizer off the specials menu which was excellent. They called it a "spring-summer" roll. It was a normal summer roll but with mango and a tomato soy dipping sauce. The sauce was really good (tangy and spicy). For dinner I had the dragon roll (avocado and eel with a sauce drizzled over it). I washed everything down with 2 Kirins. Service was excellent. The bartender was friendly and the food came out quickly.
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Ashley J.

Pretty much the only thing this place has going for it is the sushi. Overall the food was fresh, and they had some creative, flavorful rolls. But don't come here if you're hungry or looking for something relatively quick (unfortunately we were) because you'll end up fighting all night just to get some food that takes hours to make even though it isn't even ever cooked. Also, the service was terrible. Seriously terrible. Case in point: once we were seated, our waiter came over to tell us about the special drinks they've added to the menu, including one that has some sort of flower in it that, I kid you not, is supposed to turn your mouth numb. All the while he's swaying back and forth, mumbling, looking around, and generally acting like he's just ingested a mouth-numbing flower himself. And it all went downhill from there. We had to ask multiple times for little things: water, chopsticks, soy sauce etc. In fact, we co-opted a different waitress somewhere along the way with the hope that she might be better. While she was slighlty more attentive, she couldn't save the sinking ship at that point. In general, the food and service were slow and the overall "meat market" scene and loud clubby music was not what we were hoping for. This might be a good place if you're interested in high-priced cocktails and expensive fusion sushi rolls, but if you're just looking for high-quality, fresh fish, I'd say it's not worth putting up with everything else just for some sushi.
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Glutenfree G.

If your into more authentic japanese don't go here. They have some interesting rolls, most of which lack flavor. They really love to mix up sweet and sour flavors which unfortunately does almost nothing for the special rolls. Had mochi ice cream for desert. It was a total waste. I'd head over to a real ice cream shop any day over the sticky rice mess that we were served. They should probably bring a knife out with it and I would definitely ask for one if you end up wanting to try this "traditional" dish.
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Arnold S.

After taking a date here, I thought it would be comparable to high end sushi places like Fugaku or Daozo (sp?). I was proven wrong pretty much immediately. Nigiri was dry, maki rolls were small and tasteless. The fish may have been fresh, as they claim, but it tasted like some stuff you would get at an all-you-can-eat joint in NY. The service was good and the atmosphere is beautiful, but to be honest I would have rather gone to one of the previously aforementioned spots. Dropping 80 dollars on a few rolls, a couple cocktails, and one appetizer, I expected much much more.
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Barry S.

Best Sushi in a long time. Had the sushi and sashimi for 2. Vibrant scene and would hurry back.
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Rachel U.

Good food at prices I've come to expect at Japanese restaurants. Only $2 for a bowl of miso soup, and my friend got a huge green salad for around $5. My chicken terriyaki was tender and flavorful, and a huge portion with rice, a big mound of steamed broccoli and mushrooms to boot. My friend liked her sushi so much she ordered another avocado roll halfway thru the meal. The banana "springrolls" weren't the best I've ever had, and a bit overpriced at $8 for two, but were certainly enjoyable served with strawberries and drizzled with warm chocolate sauce. We got there right before the dinner rush, so we actually had bored servers coming over every few minutes to make sure our waters were filled and to see if we needed anything. We didn't see our actual waitress too often, but there was always someone walking around to flag down, even when they got super crowded and busy. The decor is a lot of fun, and makes for a comfortable dining experience.
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Anna S.

Fast delivery..... But super stinky tuna! Not only stinky but also the wrong color. The rest of the order was good, but why would they include the tuna when it was so obviously disgusting? Overpriced too. Will not get from here again.
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Anna L.

I have been to Haru a few times since I moved to MA 6 months ago. I usually go there for lunch over the weekends after doing a little shopping at the Prudential and Copley. Staffs are nice. The decor is modern. Food is decent and the price isn't too bad either. But I didn't see the WOW factor that I saw at the Oishi.
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Bill D.

Food was just ok... Service was just ok... Drink prices are Just ok.... 10.00 Scorpion Bowls for 4, Greeeeat! I
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Sunkyung P.

When I went to Haru we had a very large party and sat in the private room. Their location is great, the ambience is decent, but it almost seems as if they are trying too hard to achieve a certain atmosphere. The result, in my opinion, is a very forced, unbalanced restaurant. Their sushi was not very good and I wasn't impressed. Good sushi has good rice and good rice they definitely did not have. If you're looking into going somewhere with a nice ambience for sushi, look elsewhere!
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Kevin L.

Had a tuna jalapeno roll and holy crap that was good. The jalapeÃ±o had just enough flare for the taste but not enough to scorch your mouth. It also had different colored roe on top for that extra pop!It was a little on the expensive side as that plate alone was 20 bucks. Damn good though and I'd definitely get it again.
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Kristen C.

The sushi here was pretty good. I went with two of my girlfriends, and I have to admit, I was more focused on the conversation than the food. We got the edamame, salad, and several rolls (including spicy tuna, the super dynamite, the spider, and one other tempura-themed roll). The service was attentive - which was good as we were ordering rolls in phases. Good place, I'd go back, but it wouldn't be a "have-to" go back place, if that makes any sense.
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Samantha S.

Delicious - best sushi in the city by far! :-) Never had a bad experience....Awesome food, awesome drinks, great atmosphere...love this place
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Ann L.

this place is horrible
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Lynn P.

had sashimi & fire roll~! Their sashimi was so fresh and thick : ) They had many different rolls on the menu and they all sounded good ( had hard time deciding which one to order)~ my fire roll was tasty~it had a spicy kick into it which I liked a lot. Over all, I like this place a lot. However, the price's pretty expensive~ I am giving 4 out of 5 since I have been to a sushi place that was better than this one before.
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Alyssa N.

Delicious pomegranate martini. Good quality fish, if a bot pricey for what it is. Nice decor. more to come soon.
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Alexander L.

This place provides very good size portion for the money. Service is great also. The value is especially good during Boston's restaurant week.
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ChianWen T.

The whole experience played like a prelude to my single soon to be middle-aged self. There tending the bar was a hot young Asian boy handsome enough to make one feel giddy all over like Shania on an episode of American Idol. Here I sat, full speed ahead to Cougartown, while watching a woman in serious business attire sit at the bar sharing dinner and a couple of drinks with her blackberry. The sleek cold mod decor of the restaurant could not have been more appropriate. The happy hour rolls and snacks were just so-so. At just around $5 a roll, one could not ask for more.
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Alex L.

This place is ok. 4 stars for the amazing dessert and our server Katy did a really good job. Overall the food is good but overpriced as are the drinks. Would visit again for the dessert.
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Christopher R.

I started with an Empress of the Sun cocktail. So fresh! The recent is very minimial in decor, but nice and quiet. I had the vegetarian sushi which was out of this world. Marinated shitake mushrooms wrapped aroud rice, avocado rolls, a little tofu pocket thing filled with rice and a sweet sauce. They actually have about 8 vegetarian rolls to choose from. I cant wait to take my friend here when she visits next time, because she never goes out for sushi because in her mind..."How many California rolls can a girl have" She just has not met Haru's vegetarian sushi plate.
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Shang S.

In terms of quality, taste, and quantity, Haru's just not as good as Fugakyu or Douzo, which is just down the street. It's also more expensive. In terms of dishes, I got the Dragon Roll and the Kabuki maki entree (yellowtail, tuna, and California). The kabuki was really nothing special, the rice seemed a little too loose and the California roll looked skimpy. The Dragon Roll was pretty good, but pricey. The waiter seemed to always be in a hurry to clear our plates and turn the table over (even though he was nice), but it just felt hurried. The best dish of the night was probably the sea bass (under hot entrees). Not going to be my first pick for sushi in the back bay area.
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Michael C.

I had to have a sushi fix in Boston and decided to hit up Haru at the Prudential Center. It's a little more of an upscale place so I was expecting prices to be high and they were but that's just how upscale sushi places are. Whether I got jipped, I dunno because I did have some very decent sashimi and it was fresh so I was a happy camper. Would I go again? Maybe, it depends but I'm sure there are better places for sushi in Boston. Don't get me wrong, this place was definitely OK. Recommendatons: Daiske Roll
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Mike V.

I've been to Haru twice recently and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service on both occasions. I went on a crowded Saturday night and on a significantly less crowded Thursday night. Regardless, the service was always very attentive. This is especially true considering that some of my friends are particularly indecisive when ordering. Both waitresses were very patient and immediately at our table to take our order once everyone had decided on what they wanted to order. They were also very helpful in giving good recommendations when we were debating between multiple options on the menu. We went with their suggestions and did not regret our decision. As for the food, the spicy tuna rolls with tempura flakes are really good. They were decently sized and fresh. Among other favorites from myself and the table were the Boston roll and the Chef's Special. However, everything else we ordered was also well-received. We had a nice assortment of specialty rolls and standard rolls to accommodate everyone's sushi preferences. While some other sushi places I've gone to tend to give short shrift to either specialty or standard rolls depending on the clientele they tend to attract, all of our orders were consistently good and left everyone satisfied with their order. So, this place is definitely a nice option if you're going with a group comprised of both the adventurous and the timid when it comes to sushi. The restaurant itself is very nice, but my one issue would be the music selection. I assume the restaurant is going for "eclectic," but I'd have to classify it as schizophrenic. During my Thursday night visit, I distinctly remember hearing fast-paced Latin music, some of the more depressing tracks from Radiohead, and then some of The Clash's more disco-influenced songs within a span of probably 20 minutes. Needless to say, it was pretty odd. The music was likely more obvious on the Thursday night visit since the restaurant was more quiet. I went on a crowded Saturday night and did not notice this at all. So, I assume that it's more of an issue on less crowded, weekday nights. Despite that, I thought the overall experience on both visits was great. The service was always attentive and helpful, and the food was fresh and satisfying.
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Shelly A.

Average. Very, very average. The sushi was edible but underwhelming. The edamame was good but then I love salt - my husband said there was way too much - and there probably was. The miso soup had a good broth but the seaweed was cooked funny somehow... how does one mess up miso soup? I don't know either. The spicy chicken app had a good sauce but the chicken made me think SYSCO. I suspect that Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain would both have had some things to say about that one. I will say that I was impressed by the glowing bar I walked past to get to my table. The bar top itself glows gold light. I may go back for the bar but not for the food.
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Mark W.

Nice place the serve was ok and the sushi was good. Much better sushi places in the area.
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Julie T.

My boyfriend and I stopped by after a long morning and it just so happened to be during happy hour! Cheap, fresh sushi, great drinks (the painkiller) what more could you ask for? I wouldn't say the sushi was the best i've ever had, but i've been pretty dissapointed in the sushi i've had out here compared to Houston.. so it's definetly a keeper. Also, the place is rather nicely decorated, i bet it'd be a cute place for a date.
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Tim S.

Disclaimer: I've only had delivery from Haru, so I have no idea what the sit down experience is like. Ordering online is easy and fast. Delivery is on time and zippy. Sushi is awesome - rolls are large - 2 per person is sufficient. My only complaint is the price - it's kinda high.
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S S.

Best sushi ever. Came for my birthday dinner last year. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. Just right! The sushi was fresh and delcious. I loved it! The sushi melted in my mouth. yum!
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Marty R.

Went there on a Saturday night with friends. We ordered a bunch of stuff and I had the Calamari and the Salmon Don (7 pieces of salmon sashimi on a bed of sushi rice). Pretty good stuff. Had the sake flight and ordered another bamboo flask of the unfiltered sake. Also great. For desert had the tempura cheesecase...so-so. The only thing that hindered the experience was the service. The waitress was curt and short with us a couple of times and none of us really appreciated that. All in all not a bad place and will try it again.
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Kim N.

No thank you! I was craving sushi one night, and this was the only place open on a Monday. My friend and I went out of sheer desperation and were grossly disappointed. Look, I'm all for eating expensive sushi, if it is good! I didn't really enjoy anything except maybe the edamame. Everything was so pricey, and not deservedly so. Later we learned that most (good) sushi places aren't open on Mondays because they don't get fish deliveries over the weekend, so the last time they probably got fresh fish was on Friday. Keeping that in mind, maybe Haru may have better sushi on other nights than Monday, but maybe they should just not be open on Mondays, who knows. Either way, I have no interest in revisiting.
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Shotzi S.

So delicious!!! Had the sashimi platter - so good! The meal was amazing. The brown rice really put it over the top.
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Victoria C.

As a sushi lover, I think this place is great! Tasty apps, great sushi, the atmosphere is wonderful! Get the edamame dumplings! Still craving them. Thank god for dining in:). Spicy tuna is to die for!!! Boston uncommon roll is great. The service is good also!! Overall, can't wait to come back!!!
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ashley m.

Expensive but very good food. service was great was and waitress very helpful. I would recommend the 4-6 specials perfect started ranging from $3-$6 also the super dynamite role was really good.
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Jackie C.

This place has never disappointed me and I'm always up for coming here for special occasions. Their makis are great and we always get their scallop appetizer that just melts in your mouth. The atmosphere is pretty romantic so I like coming here with the boyfriend. I do feel that the food is a little overpriced, so if not for that, I'd give the place 5 stars.
(4)
Anders R.

blech - mushy, stinky and questionable fish. i agree about the decor with previous post - uncomfortable. not to mention - expensive. for the same money - go to fugakyu... Like a schmuck - i went here twice, hoping the second time would be better than the first. ha! not so much. avoid, avert, detour, circumvent, abstain from going here.
(1)
Jen L.

This place is just so-so. Not bad, not awesome. Sometimes the fish does not seem super fresh which is not good given the prices! Most of the tempura is pretty good, as are the salads.
(3)
Audrey H.

If you are gluten sensitive or celiac but still want to enjoy sushi, this is the place to go. I don't even like raw fish, so I just have any of the following rolls, which they say are gluten-free: cucumber, avocado, rock shrimp avocado. They provide gluten-free soy sauce if you ask for it.
(4)
Jennifer G.

Haru is fantastic! I loved their Kiss of Fire and Super Dynamite Rolls, and everything tasted fresh (and spicy...I love spicy food!) I tried the Chilean Sea Bass my friend ordered and the sauce was absolutely fantastic. The Rock Shrimp Tempura we had for an appetizer was cooked perfectly, not soggy but just crispy enough, and the sauce was nice and spicy. The drinks were delicious and there were a ton to choose from, but I settled on the Sake Runner, which was not too sweet but just sweet enough to cut the sharp taste sake, and the lycheetini, which was just bound to be great. The service was prompt and excellent, not too annoying and overbearing but just right about asking us how everything was and if we needed anything. I will definitely be back to try more!
(5)
Vanessa C.

Pretty good sushi. The restaurant is really cute so it's a great location for a special event like a birthday or something like that. The drinks are really good, so it's also a great girls night out spot. I recommend the pomegranate spritzer. I think I had some red-sox themed roll that was really good. Definitely worth checking out.
(3)
Chris B.

A hesitant 3 star rating. Went in for lunch with my girlfriend and, despite the fact that no one was there, it took forever for us to get our food and we had to repeatedly remind our waitress about our drinks. Service was definitely subpar due to slowness but friendly. The food was good and fresh, but didn't blow my mind. Mildly disappointed based on the reviews I had heard and went in thinking there was a good lunch special which wound up not being the case.
(3)
Kristen S.

OK...shot #2 and its a no go. They get two starts because the atmosphere of the place is just so neat. I wish I could get my living room to look like the interior of this restuarant. Also it appears that service has picked up since my first visit. But everything, from the dumplings, tempura, and the sushi rolls (of which we tried six, two specialyt) were completely underwhelming. Haru is far from the priciest sushi restaurant in the city but the quality is on par with much lower prices (think sushi express).
(2)
Trinh N.

Sushi & tempura better than Fugakyu. The lobster ceviche is awesome. The place is a bit pricey. Sushi rolls cost around $15. The service could be more friendly. The decor is swanky.
(4)
Louise k.

Everything about Haru was great. The service was seamless, the decor serene, the apps and salads were fresh and delectable. My guests enjoyed their dinners, while i ordered sushi and sashimi. I enjoyed the presentation, although I thought the portions of the sashimi were much larger than I needed them to be. I would have preferred that they were cut in half. Also the fish was not cold, but were room temperature, and it would have been more palatable if it were served slightly cooler. Everything about the evening was great. Until... at the end of the meal I had to excuse myself and got violently and wretchedly ill. Likely Scombroid food poisoning which unlike the more standard types of food poisoning which take place hours and hours later, this one occurs within 10 - 30 minutes. Bingo! The establishment were nothing but concerned, and of course adjusted the bill. They certainly did the right thing. Maybe I should have known better to have sushi in the height of summer?
(1)
Bjorn J.

Ive been here several times and always get good service at the bar. Their menu isnt anything to yelp about, except for the Boston Uncommon Roll which is 4 star !!!
(3)
Nathan H.

I went to Haru on a recommendation and was thoroughly impressed. Our experience was top notch starting when we walked in the door without a reservation. The hostess found us a decent table after a very short wait (not bad for 8pm on a Friday). The service at dinner was phenomenal: understated, polite, and knowledgeable. The menu is extensive, with great variety of rolls and sashimi. I asked the waiter for a recommendation, and he did not disappoint. The king crab sashimi is wrapped in cucumber (kind of like a flower) and the raw scallops are served with lemon garnish. We also had a couple rolls which were very well prepared and presented. We paired the food with a white Chilean wine (forgot to keep the label) and it all went together. I would highly recommend Haru.
(5)
Christina G.

Haru seems to be more about style than substance and the food is very Americanized and very expensive for what it is, but the quality is fine. The convenient location makes it an easy pitstop if you want a healthy and reasonably tasty meal near the Pru/Copley. I came in for a quick dinner with my mother after running some errands in the neighborhood. We were both hangry and just needed something healthy and convenient, and Haru was right in front of us. We started with seaweed salad and ohitashi. The seaweed salad consisted a scoop of very sugary supermarket seaweed salad in a radicchio cup with some random vegetables strewn around a fancy square plate. And it cost $8. I could have gone to the grocery store next door and gotten a bigger portion of seaweed for 1/4 the price. But I guess not on a glammed-up trendy plate. For the main course, I had chirashi and my mother had a sashimi assortment. The presentation of both looked a lot more American than Japanese, with a lot of frou frou. I would have liked a more interesting assortment of fish for the chirashi. Their sushi list in general is fairly watered down, with a focus on designer rolls - and they were out of uni, which was what I really wanted. But the fish we had tasted good enough. Actually, it was probably above average in terms of freshness. Service was OK - not the best, but I've seen worse. We were in and out in about an hour. Bottom line: you can get much better sushi in Boston for much better prices, but Haru is OK if you are in the area and hungry and don't have the time or inclination to go elsewhere in search of truly good or authentic sushi, and if you're OK with spending a bit more than what comparable food would normally cost.
(3)
Ryan A.

I live around the corner and decided to finally try this place. It was good but not great. The three of us ordered the edamame, the crab dumplings and the lobster gyoza to start. The edamame was good (I feel it's pretty hard to mess up edamame), the crab dumplings were really good and the lobster gyoza was not so good. I then ordered the lobster roll and the vegetarian sushi entree. The lobster roll wasn't very good to be honest and the vegetarian sushi entree was basically just cooked vegetables wrapped around some rice. Not much creativity at all. On a side note, I tried a piece of someone's Fantasy Roll and it was REALLY GOOD. So at least there was that. As for the service, it was OK. The waitress was very nice but the food came out slowly despite the place not being busy and when it came time to pay the check, the waitress was nowhere to be found. We were a few minutes away from getting up and giving someone our cards before she finally showed up. With so many great sushi options in Boston, this place simply falls short.
(2)
Kevin P.

I came here for lunch special and got the roll combo. The avocado was hard, and the sushi was not fresh. Also, one of my salmon pieces was actually a piece of bone, not a salmon. Considering I paid $20 (upgraded a roll for $3 upcharge), it did not meet my expectations. I came here once for dinner and it was ok... decided to give it another shot and now I regret it.
(1)
Courtney K.

The food is worthy of 5 stars, fish is super fresh, sushi rolls are large and come with a side salad, and the other fish and meat entrees appear to be sized well. I got the boston common roll which comes with tuna, salmon, veggies, and gold flakes on the top- beautiful presentation! I would've given this place 5* but have to take one off for service. The waitress was hitting on one of my male friends pretty aggressively when we dined here, and made a joke about spanking him that made him very uncomfortable. Then she made another joke towards him when we paid the bill, which he also did not find amusing. She was also a little too aggressive pushing the dessert....this place is pretty expensive and after paying upwards of $20 per entree we weren't interested in dessert at all and a little miffed by the pushiness. If I ever visit Boston again, I would probably come back because this was only one waitress and overall the food is very good, and its got a great location in the prudential center.
(4)
Alexandra M.

Came for restaurant week. Food: We got fish tacos and shrimp tempura (they were out of crab dumplings :( ). The fish tacos were okay, not very flavorful but the shrimp tempura was great and there were a ton of shrimp in it! I then got the kiss of fire which was amazing. Perfect heat level. My friend got the back bay which came with gold flakes. She also thought it was great. For desert we had banana spring rolls which were really good, but needed more chocolate and could have been smaller--maybe cut the banana in half long ways so it's not so thick? Drinks: They have a drink special until april which is a great deal because 2 of the drinks are half price, and the drinks are very different from one another. I had something with blackberry which was great and the other drink was very sweet. Service: Our drinks came quite late because the bartender had run out of paper. I have two problems with this excuse: (1) what was he doing in the meantime when no orders were coming in--did he think no one was drinking? (2) why didn't our server check? our aps came out before drinks. After that she was on top of everything though. A bit dark inside, so I guess it's romantic for a date and we saw a lot going on.
(4)
Robert S.

This is a service review. Came here around 3:30 on a Saturday for their happy hour. Guess what? They don't serve happy hour on Weekends, yet have not updated their website. When did this change happen? A month ago, the waiter said. The host didn't even inform our group of this change despite asking for a happy hour menu! Friend of mine was there early and didn't even get the water he ordered.
(1)
Amanda L.

This place was fine. I pretty much got lured in from pure convenience with it being in the Pru (which is also where I work). I ordered the Hime maki entree, which included a spicy crab mango roll, tuna avocado roll, and a shrimp tempura roll with a side salad or miso soup. The spicy crab mango roll was my least favorite. It wasn't spicy and lacked flavor. It was difficult to determine if there was any mango in the roll. The shrimp tempura roll was fine. It came with a side of some sauce that you could dip the roll in - not sure what it was, but this also lacked flavor so I stuck with soy sauce. The tuna avocado roll was the highlight of the meal. The tuna was very fresh and the roll had huge chunks of avocado in it. Win! Overall this place is fine, but I find that many of the rolls seem to be overpriced. For that price I would just hop a few streets over to Douzo at Back Bay Station as they never seem to let me down when it comes to sushi.
(3)
Miss M.

A very UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY for me. THIS PLACE IS THE ULTIMATE RIP OFF! Like a rip off off of a rip off. Oh, and I'm paranoid now that I have parasite eggs inside of me. The one star is for the very welcoming server we had, her first name began with a K, maybe Kerri? Anyhow, she was very nice, orderly and helpful. As a server she deserves 4 stars--it's tough and she kept her poise. It was late on Friday, so I understood that our beverages were late...and that we had to wait the whole time to get a refill on our water but...it happens. Location, near the Pru, part of the Pru...or something. So price is going to be a little much. The ambiance is nice, a little TOO dark...but the dim lights can't fool my expertise on good sushi. Opening the sticky laminated menu--very poorly put together, very confusing, not clear at all. I think the confusion is purposeful. Even our server said the menu is confusing. Even when I asked her about some of the entrees, I was still confused -- not her fault, it's because the combinations were strange. There should be TWO types of menus: 1-the basic kind with the menu item and a brief description or 2-the "high end" menu with only a title and the server tells you about the dish. This menu looked like it was written by someone with A.D.D. who never had real sushi. The food: I thought that it was an absolute joke. I got perhaps 9 pieces of sushi, and it was not fresh, tasteless, and down right dull. It tasted as if it had been thawed for the 5th time. The only taste I tasted was funky fish. 9 pieces for 25 bucks...hmmm.. The seaweed salad--what seaweed salad? The presentation was okay, but it was a distraction. Shredded carrots and cucumbers in a cabbage cup. Hardly any seaweed, not worth the price...and the seaweed tasted like it came out of Boston Harbor. The vegetable tempura was okay. The bill came and it was so not worth it. I left still hungry, apologizing to my friends, even though they were good sports about divvying up the doe. A few hundred gone, and four disappointed stomachs. The menu had the strangest items which cost WAAAAAY more than they should be. I'm not trying to be cheap, but after an hour I had to go home early, because my stomach was hurting so much. Guess what? I ended up with my dinner in the toilet. Bottom Line: VERY unhappy, in bed from puking some of the night, shady quality, weird selections, bad design and composition of food. Sorry, but I'm not...and I don't like being made out to look like the bad guy.
(1)
j b.

Ordered the lobster roll and VERY disappointed. Basically no lobster in the roll. Paid $18 for a roll that basically consisted of lettuce and cucumber. Complete rip off.
(2)
Lisa O.

Had some family in town and we decided to eat at CPK but quickly discovered Haru. BEST DECISION EVER. We had the most delicious sushi and could've easily eaten twice what we ordered! The spicy tuna and edamame appetizers were delicious. We ordered a couple different rolls. The Spicy Titanic roll was by far the hit of the night! While we enjoyed the Kiss of Fire roll, it wasn't nearly as spicy as you would expect it to be. It was more like a whisper of kick. Delicious anyway!
(5)
Bill Z.

I don't need the decor to be fancier than the sushi. Haru is very trendy with its seating and lighting. It also has a very emphasized bar area you walk through to get to your trendy tables. The sake menu fits in with that. It was, indeed, an impressive sake selection, though the prices were on the higher side. I was content to order a sample of 4 sakes at a price more reasonable than a bottle. The sushi was quite traditional in type and presentation, with a smaller number of specialty rolls than I have seen at smaller places. I sampled some of the more unique offerings on the appetizer selection and found them tasty. The sushi itself was a little blander than expected but not bad. One thing I do appreciate is that there were no problems at all splitting our group of 12 into multiple separate checks of different sizes, and I also appreciated how effortlessly our waitress carried this out. I saw from their menu that they have a "Happy Hour" focus, and from the decor, menu, and location, I can see that the place has been designed for that experience.
(3)
Miao C.

Came here on a sat night and was told it would be a 5 min wait which ended up being a bit more than double that time but not a big deal. The items on the menu were a bit pricey but it's a nice restaurant. I tried the fish taco trio, Boston uncommon roll and the Chilean sea bass entree. The food was presented pretty nicely when it finally arrived since it took a while. The sea bass was really good but the Boston uncommon roll was a bit bland to me, I didn't get any taste or flavor from the fish. The fish tacos had good amount of fish in them but the tacos are on the smaller side. They messed up on one of my friend's order but was able to fix it right away.
(3)
Tony G.

Very boringly average. King crab dumplings were ok. They were like pot-stickers, except there wasn't a crispy side. Would have been nice texturally. Tasted ok. Rock shrimp tempura was bad. Soggy and bland. I was looking for the lobster appetizer but they were out of lobster (in Boston???) and recommended this as a replacement. Garlic shrimp was ok. Dry, not very garlicky. Another meh. Finally one of their signature sushi rolls - lobster roll - that was quite nice. Overall, worth it if your hungry. I was in the hotel across the street and only had time for a quick bite so unable to explore further afield. Wouldn't go there again.
(2)
Liz O.

I stumbled upon Haru when I was really hungry. I knew the Haru in New York and thought it was worth trying. It was. The lunch prices were a little steep, but the food was very good. I got a few sushi rolls and they were all very delicious and filling. The decor inside is very open, but dark. It would be perfect for dinner time, but felt weird in the middle of the day. So I'd recommend dinner here and would certainly try it again when I'm next in town.
(4)
Malaise L.

wish there were half stars and i would give this place half more food was average but that is not necessarily bad then again my husband really like his dish so maybe it was just what i ordered they did not have the sake i wanted but the waiter recommended a different one namely the only other nigori they had and that was very good service was attentive i will definitely give it another try and maybe i will get a little more adventurous with my order
(3)
Michael J.

I've been to Haru quite a few times for the happy hour menu at the bar. Before tonight, I would have given Haru 3 stars. The happy hour menu is great, which is the reason for still going back. The crunchy salmon rolls are ridiculous! Actually, the crunchy salmon rolls are the reason for still going back. The other items on the happy hour menu are good too. However, the bar service is generally not very good. The bar is never crowded, so I'm not sure how service can be less than attentive. Tonight's experience is the reason for knocking Haru down to 2 stars. We went there again for the happy hour. Sat at the bar like usual. There were two people behind the bar facing away from us counting money. And we sat there. And the two people behind the bar didn't acknowledge us. And we sat there. And were ignored. And we sat there....being ignored. Nobody ever turned around. No acknowledgment. We walked in to your establishment on our own will. We have money. We want to give you our money, but you don't want to take it. After almost 5 minutes of no acknowledgment from either person behind the bar who were still counting money or something, we left and went to 5 Napkin Burger, which has a great happy hour as well, and a bartender who understands that acknowledging a customer and taking an order is how to actually make money. We will still probably go back to Haru for the crunchy salmon roll, but will be ready to go to 5 Napkin as a backup.
(2)
Cindy H.

I came here for the 2nd time to use my $20 Haru Access birthday certificate (sign up for free if you wanna get in on this!), and it was a decent experience. I find this place to be pretty overpriced. For example, you probably shouldn't charge like $6 for some mochi ice cream pieces. Because of this, we skipped dessert and went elsewhere in search of sweets. I would NOT recommend any of the tartares. I am usually the #1 fan of anything tartare, but theirs was watery and flavorless, and they didn't even give you any bread or crackers to put it on. For $10, I was highly dissatisfied with the taste and amount. The King Crab Dumplings were pretty good. So were our eel/avocado and spicy tuna sushi rolls. Your average run of the mill sushi, but ingredients tasted fresh, so that was pretty solid. A+ for ambiance and friendly service.
(2)
G. U.

This is a staple in my Sushi collection! Haru's restaurant is clean and beautiful and the food is delicious. As someone who eats a LOT of sushi, this place is one of the best. The ambiance is cozy and modern. Great for a work dinner or meeting, a night out, lunch, and even good for kids. First of all, the service is wonderful, and once you become a regular they remember you pretty well. The food is always presented beautifully and I have never been unhappy with the quality of seafood that is brought out. Everything is of great quality and the prices are not terrible for what you are getting, although there are other great places for sushi that are slightly cheaper, it really depends on what you are getting. At Haru, you know that everything is fresh. They also have a great "Haru Hour" menu with cheaper appetizers and the monthly drink special. A few of my personal favorites from the menu include: Unaju, Udon, Boston Uncommon Roll, and Back Bay Roll. Definitely try Haru and form your own opinion but this place is really good!
(4)
Jeff J.

Ate at the bar. Awesome fish. Had fun w a great bartender and my server. Will be back. Soon, I hope.
(5)
Marilyn C.

The review is mainly on the restaurant itself not the food. My husband and I had all day appointments at Boston Children's for our son and it happened to I have friends visiting from Texas that week. We decided to meet at The Shops at Prudential and eat at Haru. Our waiter was great. The problem started when I needed to change my son's diaper. I got his stuff ready and went to the restroom like any normal parent would. Look around aaaannnndddd no changing station. Went out to talk to the staff and the bartender was kind enough to see what she can do. Came back several times and was told by the manager that I would have to walk to Star Market to change my 4 MONTH OLD (which I have no idea where it even is.) I was furious at this point. The manager finally comes out and repeated the same thing and added you can't change him out in the open. Ummm..that was why I went to the restroom to use the CHANGING STATION which you don't have. She then admitted that there have been ongoing problems with a other customers that came in with kids. Oh yes, she also kept saying that it was stated on their website that they do not have a changing station. Once again I said, not from the area, friends visiting from Texas, we just happened to walk by and decided to give it a try. No reason to check your website out. Bottom line, if you have kids and need a changing station, this is not your place. Oh yes, my husband ended going to California Pizza Kitchen, upstairs from Haru and changed my son. They were nice enough to let him use the restroom even though we weren't eating there.
(2)
Michelle S.

I was excited to try Haru, and it's in a convenient location near the Prudential Center. But I was disappointed by the quality of the food and the service. First, we came to Haru at around 2pm and were told that the wait would be 10-15 minutes, though the restaurant was nearly empty. Then it took more than half an hour to get our 4 sushi rolls. The waiter wasn't the most attentive, and the sushi was pretty standard.
(3)
Bonnie L.

Overpriced for average sushi quality. I've had much better quality sushi in Chinatown for 1/3 of the prices here. Yes the atmosphere is nice and pleasant.. but not worth the lack of attention from the waiter and leaving the place not feeling satisfied. I arrived here on Sat night with reservations at 9 PM and the place was pretty packed. Once we got seated, a guest that sat at the table next to mines screamed "OH EW! Another piece of hair".. well that's a great start to my dinner. Because of her outcry, the waiter obviously had to keep them calm and not let them get any more annoyed. Since then, Our waiter barely showed up to our table.. He was always at that table next to us. He did not come to our table other than to serve the food, and give us the check. When dinner was finished, we got the bill and was waiting for him to come by to pick up the check... and he was nowhere to be found for a solid 8 minutes.. and by this time of the night, the restaurant was empty with 5 other tables. Food: I ordered the duck spring roll, super dynamite roll, and the sumo maki. The duck spring roll was drenched in oil and it wasn't great. The super dynamite roll had sriracha sauce in it so I guess it won me for that. The sumo maki brought : spicy tuna, salmon roll, and eel avocado roll. All these rolls were average.. nothing was outstandingly great. Like I've mentioned, I could have gotten all these in Chinatown for 1/3 of the price. Would I ever come here again? No.
(1)
Matthew S.

Haru is a nice place to go for Japanese cuisine in Boston. The interior ambiance and decor is nice. They have a great cocktail list and very good selection of wine and sake, too. All the sushi rolls here, from simple ones like spicy tuna, to complex ones like the Kiss of Fire, are excellent. The only downside with the sushi was that the evening I visited we were told there would be a "long delay" in getting sushi because there were so many people ordering it was hard for the sushi chefs to keep up. Perhaps if one of your primary menu items is sushi, you should probably hire adequate staff to prepare it on busy evenings like a Friday night? Service overall, including hostess and server, was good, however. Also tried the miso black cod, which was unfortunately not as good as expected. Additionally, in contrast to some Japanese restaurants, Haru does not give you any Edamame complimentary.
(3)
Brian B.

Unfortunately, I don't get to have an opinion on the food, since the restaurant decided to close early despite us having called to confirm the standard hours would be in effect today (Labor Day). As good as the late night happy hour sounded, 1 start for lack of diligent fulfillment of its implicit (or in this case, explicit) hours. Update: the manager was kind enough to make a few recommendations for us after the door person turned us away by not acknowledging us when we knocked right in front of her. 2 stars now.
(2)
Doug L.

Okay - I do like this place; not at 5 Stars, but not at 3 either... we'll settle on 4. I've only had the sushi - a few common choices, but it fits the bill and is consistent. It's nice to sit outside in the warmer months, and while not cheap - isn't outrageous for a spot in town. If you've never been - give it a shot; you may find a new regular spot :-)
(4)
Jerry T.

Haru has a very delicious menu and a really relaxing environment. The sushi is always great, the service is consistently on point, and the drinks are top notch. The good: everything. The bad: easy to spend a lot, try heading there during happy hour.
(5)
Chris L.

Wonderful sushi place. They have food for everyones needs. From sushi to cook food, they have it. A bit upscale, but sometimes you have to treat yourself. Burnt my pizza this morning, had a weird day at work, this guy needed some sushi! Luckily I was walking down the street and saw the happy hour menu. It was destined to be - down feeling guy meets sushi = happy. Their happy hour prices for rolls are good. You get six rolls for the price. Can't complain at all. Want to treat yourself to a higher priced ($4-$8) happy hour, come feast. Loved it.
(4)
Sean S.

Not the most adventurous Japanese menu. Good if not pricey sushi. The nigiri cuts are average size.
(3)
Rob W.

We are from Colorado so we were excited to be on the coast and try some fresh seafood. When we asked our waiter which fish was fresh and locally caught she told us NOTHING! That was disappointing. For heavens sake, at least tell us a local fish and act like its fresh, The food was expensive too. The bill was about $150 for two.
(3)
Sephora B.

Went to Haru last night for restaurant week. Walked in and the place looked nice modern like a typical sushi place. Our waitress Kerry was great. Recommended certain items on the menu for us and helped out my friends who had a tough time with the chopsticks. I got the spicy grilled filet mignon it was delicious. Kerry recommended the Back Bay rolls and I trusted her judgement and am glad did cause it was so good. I shared some with my friend but got a little upset cause I wanted that piece. My friend got the garlic shrimp and it came out and it was cold. Kerry was so apologetic about it brought back a brand new dish which was piping hot. I didn't give it a full 5 stars only because it took awhile for the food to come out. I definitely recommend Haru and if you go make sure your seated in Kerry's section. Kerry gets 5-stars.
(4)
Angel M.

"Um, do you have a reservation?" "No." The table we get is a small table kind of in the middle of the room. Not into it, I asked to sit one over (annoying, I know, but, dont worry, you'll get used to me). Service was friendly. Scene was normal. We got there around 8pm, by 9 the place had cleared out (so you didnt have to seat me at the worst table in the room). The sushi rolls were fresh and fun. The desserts were also good. I ordered a whiskey smash with ginger or something, it was a little on the sugary side and full of way too much ice. I then ordered sparkling wine and it came in a short stemmed flute...ew. Prices were standard.
(3)
aja m.

I've been trying to get off their mailing list for months, I've written them several times and keep getting unsolicited emails from them. I'm sure their food is lovely but it's illegal to not have a working unsubscribe option on unsolicited emails.
(1)
Iv L.

Wow, came here for dinner. The entire experience from booking a reservation to paying for the check was simply horrible! The hostess, including the "manager on duty" were simply unprofessional people. Simply does not have good customer service right out from the beginning. I actually wrote to the customer relations on their website but no one has yet to contact me addressing my concerns. It doesn't deserve a 0 star, which I can't anyways even if I wanted too :P The food was okay, definitely not worth the price. I know they are marking it up because of the location, but at least make it tastier and a bigger portions. The waiter we have that evening saved this place from a 0 star for me. He was pretty good compare to the food and other services we were getting. Almost everyone in our party complained about something during dinner. Either spilled drinks, incorrect order on the drinks or food didn't come out exactly how we ordered it. Hearing from another friend who ordered from them during lunch time, she said the take out service was simply a mess. If anything, please go somewhere else in the area for your sushi cravings and what not. Just keep walking pass this place to elsewhere. Call another restaurant for your take out. You have been warned. :)
(1)
S K.

I came here for my birthday---it's a great restaurant to celebrate at. The sushi was delicious and they had a great variety. It's definitely on the pricey end though but the taste was worth it. My biggest complaint was the service. I know it was a weekend and it was busy, but we were waiting for a very long time to have our order taken. Then, our waiter took a super long time to just bring our soup out (I mean, i'm pretty sure the soup is already made, it shouldn't take this long). Getting the check and paying was also slow. Every time we wanted our waiter, we had to wait for a long time. I think they should work on the service a little more....even though the taste is great.
(4)
Tom K.

Service at the bar was not impressive. Veggies in tempura too large to eat with stixs and lost tempura batter flavor. Shrimp were good. Spicy tuna roll was different but flavorful. The tuna was mashed or pureed. Black cod was awesome.
(3)
Paloma M.

Expensive, soy sauce tastes horribly, food was just ok and did I say it's expensive?? I wasn't impressed at all. Good service, though.
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Phuong D.

When it comes to food, I don't ever have a reason to complain, nor am I hard to satisfy. If you look at the rest of my reviews, they are mostly 4 or 5 stars. It was my 2nd time coming here, and after giving it another chance, my final thoughts about this place were set in stone. This review will be about my 2nd experience here and any comparisons made to my first experience. I was meeting with a friend here during restaurant week, which we were nervous about since we didn't have a reservation but decided to give it a try anyway. I got there first, asked the host how long the wait would be and she said 20 minutes. Not long of a wait at all, so I sat at the bar and waited for my friend to arrive while grabbing a drink. The bartender saw that I had sat down, but did not acknowledge or greeted me until 15 minutes later... yes I was texting on my phone, but it doesn't hurt to say hi and ask me if I needed a drink. After 15 minutes have passed, he finally asked me with an edge of an attitude, "do you need something?" Yes... a drink would be nice. How lovely of you to ask... My friend finally arrived and we were sat at our table. We ordered a scorpion bowl, an appetizer and two rolls of sushi. The spicy edamame was good, and the scorpion bowl tasted a little funny, but alcohol is alcohol. While were were drinking and having our appetizer, I was beginning to notice the sushi was taking a long time. We ordered one special roll and basic yellowtail & scallions roll. We were almost done with our edamame when our basic roll showed up first. After we finished our basic roll, our last roll finally came. I just couldn't fathom why 2 rolls took about a half hour to show up SEPARATELY? When I came here the first time we didn't even order any appetizers except for soup and ordered about 4 sushi rolls and it took forever for it come to the table as well, although it all came at once on the same plate. Our server was nice and fine, but the service in general with the food was unnecessarily slow. The restaurant, despite it being restaurant week, seriously wasn't that busy so there was no reason for the preparation of two food items to be so slow. The bartender was so inattentive and kind of rude. And the sushi quality here is mediocre, I'd much rather go to Douzo across the street. I won't be coming back.
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Rudy K.

We only had one item here that I would recommend, and that is the "Symphony" appetizer. There were 5 of us and we were each pleased with this appetizer. We decided to split 8 different rolls. Unfortunately, each of the 8 rolls were a disappointment. Each tempura roll we ordered (shrimp and soft shell) tasted like the tempura had been sitting under a heat lamp for several hours (no crisp and way too soft). The rainbow roll didn't have the vibrant colors you would normally expect. And the avocados were brown. The worst part of the meal was the dessert prices.. Sorry but you can't get away charging those prices for moshi... I would not go back here or recommend it. At these prices, there are far better sushi restaurants in this part of town
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Dalia B.

Boston uncommon roll was nicely made and delicious. Spicy tuna and salmon jalapeÃ±o rolls were sloppy made and did not hold together. Mixed feelings:)
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Kalun L.

Been here a couple of times, but my last meal here left something to be desired. I met Gloria C. for dinner after work the other night, and dinner started off nice enough. Then the joint got busy, which resulted in a half an hour wait between apps and the entrees, and the server never checking in during the interim. The sushi was okay. I ordered the Samurai sushi roll entree, a trio of spicy rolls. The hamachi was just on the edge of okay and even the jalapeno didn't save it. The evening ended with an interminable wait for the bill, and Gloria C.'s unfinished chicken teriyaki just disappeared instead of getting boxed up as requested. Restauranters often say to ask to speak with management during the meal if there's a problem. The problem with that advice is that we were already two hours into a meh dinner and we just wanted to go home, so, no, we didn't ask to speak with management.
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Eva Y.

The first time I had Haru which was more than two years ago, I remembered that I really enjoyed their food. Unfortunately, it seems that Haru has completely gone downhill ever since. I came here during my lunch break with my colleagues and the restaurant was almost completely empty (oh I wonder why......). The food was very mediocre and so was the service - our server was on the inattentive side, but what bothered me the most was that we waited 35 minutes for them to serve us our food after placing our order even though the restaurant was empty.
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Laryssa W.

I chose this sushi place specifically because it wasn't far from where we were staying and because they have a pretty good selection of vegetarian/vegan items. I tried to make a reservation via OpenTable, had a problem with it, and was able to get the hostess on the phone to help me right away - so that aspect of service was great. The place was so crowded, and I think the kitchen was slammed. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour so my boyfriend was able to get some crazy cocktail special for a good price, and we got half off edamame. I asked the waiter if the vegetable roll has asparagus in it (I hate asparagus and have a weird reaction when I eat it), and he said no. When I got my roll, what do you think was in it? Asparagus. I had to pick out the little stalk slices, and it just made everything so messy. I didn't want to send it back because we had already waited forever for our food. I don't know why people like this place because it's probably one of the worst sushi experiences I've had in a while. The waiter gave us some kind of coupon to try the NYC location, but I don't think I'd go back if the meal was free.
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Jil M.

The review only reflects my experience ordering/picking up takeout. I stopped into Haru after work on a Friday (they weren't that busy yet, still tons of open seating). My phone had died so I decided to just order some takeout from the hostess stand; I'd done this before with no issue, and my order was short. I arrived and waited in line behind a couple as they discussed their seating options with the hostess. The hostess did greet me and when I mentioned takeout she handed me a menu in case I needed to look. In the meantime, a family with strollers arrived and the father came in and sort of stood behind me... but more...next to me. I digress.. When the couple in front of me had been seated the hostess came back and I started my order. I hadn't even gotten through my name (and it's not exactly a long one..) when the aforementioned father interrupted me to say (or more demand) "I have kids with me waiting, we're taking a seat outside." (not to mention, he said this like he had been utterly inconvenienced - they'd only been there a couple of minutes and were waiting on the sidewalk outside in beautiful weather...) and when the hostess said, "Okay, just one moment." he just walked outside and started to seat himself." Rude. I can understand that the hostess would be flustered by this...but then she just abandoned me and my order. What message does that send? This jerk is more important than me? I waited patiently in line only to have this guy not just cut the line, but actually cut me off mid-sentence. Not the best customer service...not to mention just reinforcing this guy's terrible behavior. The hostess went outside and made sure they were properly seated...I just stood there as she ran around to appease this group, even coming back in to grab menus for them briefly muttering something to the me and the girls who had been behind the guy. Enough time passes for me to seriously consider just leaving. Yes, I ended up getting my food. Yes, it was good. Yes, I'm sure the hostess did not actually MEAN to treat me poorly, she seemed like a very nice person... but the bad service happened. It probably would have happened whether I was ordering food or grabbing a table (and I think it took her less time to put in my order than to seat parties) -- because well, that guy was a jerk. However, my treatment today straight up said "You're not that important." ...and that's just not okay.
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Adam G.

Tried this place again and was once again disappointed. This was a Monday night at 9pm. There were only about 6 tables eating but we had to flag our waitress down 3 different times, with effort. Actually, after 15 minutes with our menus closed, the other server volunteered to take our initial order. The agedashi tofu was good, but room temperature. The lobster gyoza were very plain and lacked flavor. Our special scallop entree was good, but not warm enough. In fact none of our dishes arrived hot. Finally, the special sushi roll was ok, but not special, and at $18 for the roll was far overpriced. Disappointing overall.
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Tiffany L.

Amazing sushi! The selection is great and the fish is really fresh. I would have to say this is my second favorite sushi place in Boston after Douzo.
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Amanda M.

I have been to Haru a few times over the past 6 months. I really enjoy the ambiance, whether sitting at the bar on a Saturday afternoon or a table for dinner. I love their lychee martinis! ...but to be fair, I have almost never met a lychee drink I did not like. The service has never been terrible but it has been unpredictable. Also, the staff's ability to suggest gluten free rolls is also hit and miss. For example, at my last visit, I was told I can get nigiri, sashimi, or a rainbow roll from the sushi menu...very different than what I have been told in the past. They do, however, have gluten free soy sauce and I have never felt that I have been "glutened" there before. Even though it is not always consistent, I still enjoy it. I do hope they can work on their consistency in service quality and gluten/allergy information!
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Dev M.

Came here with a group of friends (10 in total). Food was great, however, service was poor. Took more than 20 min for drinks, and 40 min for food. The reason why I'm giving 3 instead of 4 stars is because when we asked for our checks to billed by couple the waitress seemed very annoyed. She did a great job until the end.
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Diana L.

We came for the "Appy Hour" which is between 3pm-7pm. It was very spacious and empty during these times. We ordered from the limited menu - my favourite was the lightly battered tampura string beans - came with a salty curry dip, actually went together so well! I also tried the fish taco - you get 2 stuffed to the brim w freshness. Sushi was okay. My friend got pork belly buns which were okay too. The regular menu pricing is overpriced. However, they do offer a $20 birthday gift card ;) perfect light snack before heading over to the Colonnade across the street for the roof top pool!
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Michael W.

Good food, the Phoenix rolls were very good. There was a bit of a wait before and after the meal, but that wasn't bad.
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Peyton S.

The thing about this place is, compared to all the other sushi places in Boston, it's pretty good. But on a larger scale, really not that great. The interior is fancy, the prices are high, and the service is awful. My favorite thing to order are the vegetable dumplings--SO DELICIOUS. Other than that, everything else on the menu is subpar.
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Emma J.

I will NEVER ever come back because of that fcking two " FATASS RECEPTIONIST"! Do you know what is respect to customer!? If you don't know how to serve customers or you don't like this job, just quit it! I came to Boston with my family for vacation and find this place and yelp so would like to give it a try! However, my appointment is at 8:00 for 4ppl and I arrived at 7:20, so what that 2 bitches told me is " your appointment is at 8:00, so I can't give you a table till 7:45!" But what happen is, almost 40% of the table don't have customers and when I try to see are they really that fully book. I go on yelp again and see if they have any earlier appointment! Hahahaa, what I found out is "THEY STILL HAVE APPOINTMENT AVIVABLE 7:30 FOR 4 PPL" what's the point for them to tell us to wait till 7:45 and that's the earliest time for us to get in if they still have table available !? Is that how your boss told u to serve customer!? Thaz call customer service? FUCK OFF! Thaz why I turned away and leave instead of continue our conversation! What I highly recommend is fire that two fat bitches and your restaurant will have much more customers! I'm serious! They are just so RULE!
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Renee S.

Sadly haru cannot handle large groups, which is a shame because they have a beautiful private dining space that can hold 12 or more. My group of 11's experience was simply shocking though. Right of the bat, the waitress accidentally spilled a glass of wine down the side of my face, hair, and dress. I was soaked and later found it also ruined my down coat. Of course this was an accident and our server was apologetic, yet the cultural or language barrier made it hard to grasp how she should've handled the situation as I had to ASK for a replacement wine and essentially pull a apology out of her. I was literally socked down my hair and side- this obviously did not start the evening off well. However it was an accident- so we moved passed it. Next we ordered. Besides the food taking oddly long, the sushi came out on all the wrong plates, after we asked to have them on our own ordered plates. Even worse, 3-4 entrees did not come out for almost an hour after we got the others and a few people were left with no dinner. The waitress was MIA, never checked on our drinks, to see if all the food came out, how the food was----nothing. The manager did not come over either although we found out she knew of the situation. Finally we had to ask for the manager because we weren't sure if we'd ever get the last food orders. She was apologetic and took care of the entrees that essentially didn't come out for over an hour, which was appreciated but at that point we didn't even want the food. We then found out the manager knew of the wine incident earlier..and her reaction was, at least it wasn't red wine! Neglecting the severity of the spill not the fact she should of come over as soon as she knew. I had to request that the wine was replaced free of charge and she claimed it of course was----but why didn't anyone say this when the incident happened? All 11 of us were blown away that they didn't take further steps with their customer service to make the experience better until we had complained. The server was very sweet, but it seems the waitstaff is given very poor training and for how pricey this sushi restaurant is, the customer service and food quality didn't match it. There's a million other sushi places around back bay- you'd think a company would realize that and strive to keep their customers happy. I am so sad we had this experience, as I've been twice before as a party of 2 and the experience was better. Long story short, never bring a large group.
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Amy L.

Expensive sushi bar. But worth the price. Super good? Not that much. Mediocre? Nah. If you are tired and sushi-sophisticated enough, you would love this place.
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Jenn M.

Came here for cocktails after supper as we saw a write up voting this place in the top 5 for cocktails in Boston. Definitely lived up to the review. Sampled 4 different drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome!
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Frankie Y.

My biggest qualm with this restaurant was the very low food to money ratio; that is to say: if you're hungry and looking to feel full, go somewhere else if unless you'd like to leave with an empty wallet. The service was no better: our meal took nearly 3 hours from sit-down to stand-up. Even more aggravating, we had to send our bill back 3 times before it came to us without miscalculations or added items. Maybe this was just a lemon of an experience, but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth that the average quality of the food was unable to make up for.
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Lindsay S.

Disappointed. I'm from Florida and ran a sushi bar so I had high expectations. I have been to the one in Times Square and that one would've gotten a higher score if I had yelp back then. Nigiri rice was bland and rock solid. The fish was a larger portion than expecting but knife skills need work. California roll was limp and not evenly filled. Miso soup portion too small. Bartender was nice but was busy restocking after holiday weekend so attention wasn't 100% I.e. Brought me the wrong food and didn't realize it until a server pointed it out, I was the only one there. For $16.50 I was expecting better quality, quantity was there but that's about it.
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Mr. O.

So-so is the best description of this restaurant. The atmosphere is nice, but nothing too special. It seems a little understaffed since the bartender dubbed as waiter - which is fine except during dinner time. The spicy grilled filet mignon was good! The rest of the food not so much. Sushi was just ok. A little mediocre. One point of complete irritation was the dirty menus. I mean seriously, if the menus have food stains then I can imagine the cleanliness of the kitchen. Calling Gordon Ramsey... I went there! Clean your menus! The place is probably empty for a reason. Step it up, Haru! Step it up! Mr. O out!
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Natasha A.

I came here with a friend during a quiet snowy day in between lunch and dinner. We sat at the bar and had a nice time. I usually like eating nagiri and not the overstuffed giant roles. The nagiri here was really expensive - a few bucks a piece - but I got a plain tuna role which was very good, fresh and well made. I also got the salmon tartar - again very fresh but drenched in too much sauce. We split the king crab steamed dumplings - delicious. I also noticed they have a good saki selection, though I opted for a glass of wine. The bartender provided great service. I can definitely see myself coming back here for a snack after some shopping.
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Laura A.

Hello Haru! I was so happy to try this sushi place for the first time last night. The Boston unCommon Roll (crunchy spicy salmon, tuna, avocado, mango, black tobiko and gold leaf) was one of the best rolls I have had in a very, very long time. Decadent and delicious. We also enjoyed the Gramercy Park Roll (crunchy spicy super white tuna and jalapeÃ±os wrapped with tuna, yellowtail and salmon and topped with lemon, cilantro, tobiko and yuzu miso sauce) although it was a little too sweet for my taste. Excellent veggie tempura and pretty tasty veggie dumplings. The only real disappointment was that our friends, who prefer vegetarian sushi, ordered the Vegetarian Sushi entrees (Shiitake mushroom, roasted pepper, tofu, avocado) and were sorely disappointed. They picked at their plates and I could see why - the rolls did not even look remotely appetizing. Kind of dry and sad. It was a real bummer because it's no fun to watch anyone suffer through a meal, especially when dinner was their treat.
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Dan M.

Alright so when I was in Boston, I would always look for solid sushi joints. I was happy to see this place open up and take its spot along the Back Bay restaurant scene. What even made it sound better was that they have happy hour specials that I wanted to try. So I walk in one night and the ambiance is nice and there is a lot of open floor space. Not over the top flashy but still a nice clean feel to the joint. The group I was with ordered a whole slew of rolls and honestly nothing special. The fish actually did not look that fresh as it didn't have that fresh look to it and it also did not taste as fresh as well which probably means it is not. The rolls are just okay and are fine for a quick fix. Again the food is okay but there are plenty of better spots in Boston. With that said, the service is very good and they are very good at accommodating large groups on a very short notice as well so props to them for these items.
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susan H.

Not impressed. Came for pre-symphony meal. Waiter was friendly, but distracted and not knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a tempura appetizer, which was just awful. Very bread-y and greasy, plus the pieces were enormous and difficult to maneuver. The "sashimi" platter entree consisted of 6 jumbo slabs of fish (again, impossible to dip into soy sauce or eat) and oddly, 8 pieces of sushi, a maki roll and a tuna hand roll. I actually think the waiter got the order wrong, but he insisted it was correct. Lots of better sushi options in Boston.
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Beth S.

Great place after a nice day of shopping at the Pru. Nathan was bartending and wonderful. Great drinks and guidance on what to order. Filet Mignon Yakitori was DELICIOUS! NIce ambiance and TV to watch the Olympics :-)
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G P.

Went for my sister's birthday. Food was great! Very nice presentation and very comfortable atmosphere. Only reason why they didn't get a 5 star from me was because they said they didn't do complimentary desert for birthdays.
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Michelle M.

I enjoyed the lobster gyoza! Their food was pretty good. Our server had a heavy accent and didn't really know the menu that well. We would ask which of the sushi was raw and she really didn't know. We had to go with what we already knew. In the end our service was decent, the food came super quick and it was delicious! No complaints here! Would definitely go again! Good first date place too!
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Alex B.

While Haru's menu is grossly overpriced they do offer some nice options for restaurant week. They have some great modernized specialty rolls that have an interesting combination of flavors (spicy, sweet, or both) and usually involve elegant presentation (see grammercy park roll). In my opinion there are only two times to hit up haru. Lunch and Happy hour (5-7PM). This place is already so expensive, and I refuse to hit up a place like this with multiplier locations unless I am catching some sort of break. I think there are better less expensive sushi options for dinner around the city.
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Nick D.

Late food. Waited an hour. Steaks cooked well done when asked for medium rare. Under staffed.
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Courtney N.

My partner and I were craving sushi and Haru looked like a high end restaurant and was right next to the Prudential Center where my partner had a meeting so it was very convenient. We arrived just after four and were greeted and given a lovely seat near the window (yes, I like to people watch!). The menu is huge. Even the drink menu is huge. I honestly had trouble deciding on what to get for a drink but went with my usual - Sangria. My partner had a beer that he enjoyed. Did I mention the menu was huge? So many choices! We were there at Happy Hour so we were able to get an appetizer for half off. We went with the duck rolls and they were delicious. Very nicely made and presented. Our waiter was very helpful. He told us about various promotions and even brought me 'beginner chopsticks' (which I never did master and had to ask for a fork!). My partner went with a salmon sushi plate and I went for a varied approach and ordered one with several different kinds of sushi. The amount of fish we received was awesome. Very tasty and I loved how it was presented over a bed of rice and shredded lettuce. Well worth the price. The restaurant was starting to fill up but our waiter was still attentive even though he was servicing every table in the area. We actually said no to dessert but he misheard us and brought a menu so we gave in to temptation and got a tempura coconut cheesecake with strawberries. Wow, just wow. Huge and delicious. Pricy but worth it for a really classy sushi experience. I'm more the traditional sushi roll type of person (which they also sold but I wanted to try something different) and their sushi and service really impressed me.
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Meghann F.

I really wanted to like this place - the ambiance is pretty nice, but well it was just meh overall. We sat at the sushi bar - I like to see them work and usually get a free sample to try something that you normally wouldn't. But you couldn't see them cutting the fish at all. However we did get a small sample of the squid salad which was quite delicious. We ordered the double dynamite roll - i think - the one with lots of jalapenos and hot sauce mmmmmmmmm. This was actually really good and actually not overly spicy at all. I ordered the samurai maki entree. Usually when i order sushi - esp an entree you get the soup and salad with it - this did not come with it, which i thought was a little strange and my brother got the chirashi bowl. The crunchy spicy salmon roll was by far the best out of what i got - but the other two were not really good at all. The spicy tuna I literally had to choke down - not sure why it was so un-appetizing, but was definitely less than impressed in terms of quality. The chirasi bowl was decent - but kinda short on fish compared to my fave sushi place in cali. I may just wait to go back to the left coast to get decent sushi at a decent price. The service was good, but the food wasn't. I would skip it.
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Vicky H.

I came back here again more recently for my daughter's birthday. She's turned 19 and she loves this place, plus she also had a birthday treat from here so we wanted to use it. We ordered appetizer specials from their Haru hour, as well as the Lobster tempura which she loved, as well as a couple of other specialty rolls. She's not big on Sashimi so this was perfect for her. We opted vanilla ice cream for dessert and the waitress was cool and put a candle in it. Service was a lot better this time than the last few. She came over several times checking on us and made small talk.
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Elaine C.

I have been to the Haru in Philly and New York. I stopped into Haru for lunch to use my $20 birthday certificate (a definite perk so sign up; it's super easy and free)! The restaurant was more spacious than I had expected and we were seated immediately. Our server, Sandra, was sweet and attentive. She allowed us time to look over our menu as we chatted away instead of looking at the menu. The menu is your typical sushi menu with rolls, sushi, sashimi, appetizer, specials and hot entrees. We ordered from the Lunch menu which was moderately extensive. I ordered the sushi special, which included 7 pcs sushi and 1 tuna roll with a side salad. The salad was good and the sushi was fresh but not amazing. My friend ordered the field green salad with the california roll. Both was good and as expected. Overall, the meal was good but not over the top special. The customer service was very good and food was okay. I may be back for the happy hour specials since the menu looks pretty good for the price and amount they are offering. Maybe dinner will be better or ordering off the regular menu rather than the lunch menu.
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Thien N.

I've only been to Haru for happy hour (4-7pm), so this review is strictly for that. The ambience of Haru is very upscale and modern, classy. They have quite a variety for their happy hour ranging from spring rolls, edamame, tuna rolls, salmon rolls, etc. We ordered the tuna avocado, crunchy spicy salmon, tuna with caviar, and the kamikaze roll. They were all very delicious and was able to feed 3 people fully. Our waitress was very attentive and kept our waters full at all times. Sign up for their Haru Access and get $20 to spend on your meal. Definitely worth it!
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Jackie C.

We loved this place!! We came here for my husband's birthday and sat outside. It was a beautiful night and Rob was our server. He was very nice and had great insight into the rolls. We had the Kiss of Fire, The Philadelphia, The Dragon and The Boston. The sushi was so fresh and it might be our new favorite sushi place.
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Stephanie P.

My husband and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary on 4/4/14 and decided to go for sushi at Haru. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, the inventive cocktails, and the prompt service. It was lively but not too crowded. The prices were reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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Kim H.

Went there for a birthday dinner! 18$ for a lobster roll, which I first tried at snappy sushi in newbury, Haru failed at this roll. The place is VERY nice, though the supervisor kind of scared me a bit, I came there on a friday night and the place was quite empty. The server was not really helpful at all! they barely have any good desserts. Pay for quality? I don't really think so, they didn't even have avocado salad! :( The bill came out to be 190$ and boy, i wish i went to snappy sushi and would be satisfied only spending 40$ overall just a fancy place. WOULD NOT COME BACK!
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Grace O.

Disclaimer: I have worked in sushi restaurants for about 3 years total in the past and I have certain standards for how sushi should look and taste as well as how servers should treat their customers. I was quite excited to try out Haru sushi for the first time this week. I have been meaning to try it out, but having a $20 off gift certificate was definitely a good motivation to try it out this week. I have read reviews and looked at the menu and it seemed like it would be a good place to get a nice sushi dinner. Even until the second we got seated, I had my hopes up, the hostesses were nice enough, the ambience was good, and it seemed like everyone else was enjoying their dinner. BUT I was quite disappointed by the end of dinner. The worst part definitely was the service. We had been seated and sat waiting for our server for over 20 minutes and no one bothered to ask us if we had been taken care of (which a good server would have noticed that we haven't even gotten our waters yet). Finally we were too hungry to wait any longer, so I asked the hostess about whether or not our server had been notified, at which point she said that he has and that she would go and find him. After waiting for another few minutes, the server came to our table, BLAMED the hostess for not knowing that we were there and quickly apologized (Never even introduced himself or asked if we needed help with the menu). I feel that was very unprofessional, since you shouldn't blame someone else for something like that, he should have seen us even if he wasn't notified since we were right in the middle of the dining area. Then the rest of the night, all he had done was to take the order and bring out the food. He did not refill our water, told us what each of the nigiri were, or ask how the food was. Then we had to tried to get his attention 5 times before he noticed that we were trying to ask for our check. I was quite disappointed. The only reason that I can think of for him to check on other tables, while ignoring ours was that maybe he thought that we weren't going to tip him well, because of the gift certificate, because we were upset about the beginning of the night, or because we looked like we were in our early twenties. (Also, as a server when people told me that it was their birthday, I wished them happy birthday and tried to make it their best experience, but I felt last night for me was quite the opposite) Food was alright. Yellowtail jalepeno roll had inconsistent amount of jalepeno in each piece. Some were too much while the others had barely any. Tobikko nigiri had really "mushy" rice inside and was not wrapped well (it fell apart before I could pick it up). California roll was quite disappointing. When judging the rolls of sushi restaurants, I like to look at california rolls, since it's simple and every restaurant does it a bit differently. Cali roll here was way too simple, it just had plain crab stick and avocado, rolled inside out. I am not a fan of sushi rolls made with just the crab stick that's been cut into a log. It makes it look like they didn't put any effort into it. I am used to sushi restaurants where they shred the crab and add a bit of Japanese mayo to give it a bit of texture and flavor. The presentation was too simple as well. covering the outside of the roll with masago or seseme seeds would have made it look more put together. Lastly, their green tea margarita could use a little bit more of green tea flavor. Overall, I did not have a great experience during my birthday dinner at Haru.
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Enday G.

Lunch was lovely. I had the salmon which came with mushrooms, CA roll, tempura and a soup. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend and I will probably come back in the future.
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Sarah C.

I'm not sure why people are so down on Haru. Yes, there are better places (most of which are around the same prices), but I had a perfectly good time and meal. Went with a friend, who ordered the sake sampler (yum!) and we started with the calamari. Interestingly, my first thought when the calamari came was "hmm that's not very much." But you know...given that it was fried food, it really was plenty for two people. Best of all, it wasn't greasy in the least. They were big rings though, so if the sometimes-chewy texture puts you off you probably won't like this dish. The peanut sauce it comes with was delicious. We ordered a special roll (Spider Monkey, $16.50, 5 very large pieces), the Kiss of Fire Roll ($16.75, 8 normal sized pieces), and the Rainbow Roll ($15, 8 normal sized pieces). They were all good! I thought the fish quality was nice too, snagging a few pieces alone off the top of the Rainbow Roll. Again - the prices are a little high. I've only had takeout from Douzo but I think I'd probably like their dishes better for comparable prices, and I agree Fugakyu is also a bit better (more choices), but you can do a lot worse than Haru.
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Alie K.

My brother took my boyfriend and I here for happy hour and I was very pleased. We went at happy hour... My favorite. The happy hour menu was small but had a decent variety... All of the rolls that we ordered were tasty and the chicken was good too. I order a rainbow roll as well... It was huge. The slices of fish on top were very generous in size, and the overall quality was great. I think it's one of the best I've had, and I always order a rainbow roll whenever I try a new sushi place. If I lived in Boston, I would be here quite often.
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Amelia A.

His: Haru is a chill modern place. Fun. Very clean. Sweet personnel. Went during restaurant week. Cheap good food! Winning! We got Nathan who is a great waiter. Ask for his opinion and he would give you a great description. Very truthful. Very nice. Appetizers:Yellowtail carpaccio & Grilled sea scallops Drinks: Pinot noir: Gnarley Head (Cali) & Sakura breeze & Komodo dragon Entree: Specialty rolls (Hatsu Yume & Kiss of fire) & Yakinuki rib eye Dessert: Green tea & Mango & Red bean mochi -Yellowtail carpaccio is amazing. Sweet and savory. Eh on the grilled sea scallops. -Sakura breeze tasted like medicine. Got the Komodo dragon and its better. Alcoholly -Kiss of fire is delicious. A little tingle. Perfect amount of cock sauce and jalapeno. Other roll is okay. Probably cause I ate the Kiss of fire first. -Rib eye was really good. Tender. Smooth. Flavorful. Sauce is delicious. Finger licking good. Salad that came with it was a bit wee sour. Peas were a little burnt. -They ran out of green bean. =( Red bean was slightly better than mango mochi. Hers: GREAT start to Boston's Restaurant Week! The restaurant is nice and modern. Definitely enough space, and noise level was low - but there weren't a ton of people there, as it was a Monday night. Background music was nice as well, so the overall the feel was enjoyable. Ah, so to talk about the goods! Drinks: Pinot Noir Gnarley Head - Not a big fan of red wines, so I didn't really enjoy this - too sour. Sakura Breeze - This is their current special @ $7. The waiter did "warn" me of customer feedback, and I should have listened. At first it was a nice cherry, but the after-taste was like cherry medicine. The waiter said to let him know if I didn't like it, so unfortunately, I sent it back. However, he was very happy to change my order at no cost/inconvenience. So the next drink I got was the: Komodo Dragon - Ah. Much better! Sweet and coconutty! Just the way I like it. Could definitely taste the alcohol, but the drink was still very good! Appetizers: Yellowtail Carpaccio - Pretty good! Not as lemony as expected, so I thought there would be some more flavor. However, it did come topped with a jalepeno that I took off. He says it tasted better with the pepper. The yellowtail itself was of good quality! Grilled Sea Scallops (AKA Pan seared) - Oh my, soft and super tasty. Savory mayo on the side, with sweet and tart balsamic vinegar (I think). The scallops are prepared with some sort of paprika coating (I think is what the waiter said). It was so delicious. Entrees: Specialty Rolls - Kiss of Fire and Hatsu Yume came together as the entree for RW KoF - Just alright. It was a spicy tuna roll that had jalepeno and sriracha which I took off the top. Maybe that's why it was pretty ordinary to me. I just can't do the spicy stuff. HY - This roll was much more refreshing! Definitely enjoyed it more so! Yakinubi Rib Eye - Oh man, damn good steak. I definitely did NOT expect such an amazing steak to come from a Japanese/Sushi restaurant. None of that tiny portions stuff - good amount. SO tender, and in itself, had that nice buttery taste. Probably would have been delicious alone, but even better, it came with a terrific teriyaki sauce. There was a tiny kick, and it was a little bit tangy too - fabulous. I have no problem eating straight meat (especially when it's that good), but for those who need carbs too, Haru gives a bowl of some great sticky rice! The snap peas and salad on the side were a nice way to balance out so much meat. I just wish the salad were colder - perhaps on a different dish? But then that would take away from presentation. I really didn't care though - the dish was incredibly satisfying! Desserts: Mango and Red Bean Mochi Ice Cream - I guess these are the typical Mochi Ice Creams that you could find at Trader Joe's and what not. But who doesn't love these little things? It was a nice surprise that we got two of them (as I find restaurants seem to like skimping out and giving just one). Also, it came nicely plated with fresh strawberries. The red bean one was my favorite, but mango was definitely great too! Now to me, it's not only the food that makes a great visit. Service counts! & What a nice surprise when the visit is only made better due to great service. Nathan was our waiter, and he was really polite, funny, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Great waiter! Not only that, but the owner/manager was really nice and mindful. As I was walking to the restroom (which btw was very clean and modern as well!), I was about to run into someone, or they were about to run into me, but the owner/manager made sure to stop the man that I was about to run into. Very nice of him, even though it may have been my fault for not paying attention (oops =P). He also served us our appetizers, which I always find nice! Overall, very happy we went to Haru! P.S. Sorry for the book!
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Gillian W.

I am a server. I came here with 4 friends who also currently work in restaurants. We waited over an hour and a half for basic items on a Tuesday night and didn't even receive an item that was still listed on our bill. Our server was very sweet, attentive and apologetic; this was clearly out of her control. Regardless, when we received the bill and realized that we were asked to pay full price for a meal that we had waited 90 minutes for (and also for an item that we never received), we contacted the manager. She was dismissive and unapologetic. Look, stuff happens. I know from many years in the service industry. Don't charge your guests full price when you made a mistake by not scheduling enough chefs.
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Orien W.

There is only one caveat with my experience here: the wait for our food to arrive was extremely long. Now with that out of the way, this is still a nice upscale sushi place. Rolls, sashimi and sake were all excellent. To top it off, we had a really entertaining waiter who handled the food delays remarkably well.
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Leah K.

Two Words: Happy Hour Haru has a happy hour menu that is just a fraction of the cost of their regular menu. California Roll for $3 Edamame for $3 Chicken Teriyaki for $3. My friend and I shared the chicken and edamame, and then ordered our own rolls. We ate after a 6 hour photo shoot for her senior fashion thesis. So we were starved. And we finished all our food and were full. The service was a little slow and the chicken teriyaki was a little too spicy for me, but MAN was it good AND cheap. They do this happy hour every day from 3-6 pm (I believe). Yes please!
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Kimmy U.

It's nice that they have Happy Hour during dinner time! One of the few restaurants that acutally do that. Monday-Sunday 3-7pm! Came here around 6 on a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all I'm giving 3 stars because of the nicely decorated interior. Very modern and chic! It's definitely a nice date place However... I'd give their food 2 stars :/ Most of their rolls are around $5 on the Happy Hour menu. They also have edamame for $4, and I remember seeing spicy chicken teriyaki and tempura on there too I got the edamame and a spicy salmon crunchy roll This was the first time I've seen a crunchy roll made like this.. Instead of having the tempura flakes on the outside, they put salmon, spicy mayo, and crunchy flakes on the inside. Wasn't really my thing because when you roll it up, the tempura flakes get packed together so when you bite it, its like mmm fresh salmon! but uh a dense crunch too. Idk though! Some people will probably enjoy it :] They also cut your roll into 6 pieces so it seemed like we were eating less than normal.. Fish was fresh though, and the edamame was..edamame. Can't really mess that up :P I'd come back to try different rolls, probably only during Happy Hour though
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Karen P.

Went here a couple of times. Service has always been great and food always tasted fresh. It's also very roomy; I never found myself waiting for a table. I order the sushi & sashimi for two without fail everytime I go here. It is absolutely melt in your mouth delicious! It includes a lot of pieces of sushi and sashimi so the price isn't too bad for this. Though items start to add up eventually... The service here is very accommodating if your party has a food allergy. They were willing to remove avocados from our orders, make us cocktails that weren't listed in the menu, and continuously serve us with smiles. The only reason for one less star is that it gets pretty pricing. I would like to eat here all the time, but my wallet sadly disagrees.
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Luke T.

There is NO RAMEN here. Its located right across from the Marriott Copley and just next to Shaw's. I was aching for ramen but they did not serve it. Instead they were kind enough to serve me udon and tempura from the lunch menu, despite it being dinner service. But udon is not the same as ramen. Udon was so-so. A tad too salty for me. 3 stars cos their service is great. Will come back to try their sushi.
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Amy C.

I came here with two of my best friends from law school one of the last days I was in Boston as my going away dinner. We all met up after work (sounds very grown up like) and had a fantastic time here! My friends split a bottle of wine and I had something that I can't remember now and since it was happy hour sushi we order two boats worth of sushi and just nomnom-ed to our hearts content. I really do love this place; I know there's another one in NY and while I have yet to go to that one, this one in Boston definitely has my thumbs up. For how expensive it could be located in the Backbay area, their happy hour menu is VERY reasonably priced! When I get a grown up job, I will consider coming here for their full price menu :P but for now, their happy hour menu works just fine for me! You'll find all your favorites from spicy tuna to avocado rolls to some tempura rolls ... sure to fulfill any food and sushi lover's tummy!
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Kelsey M.

Not the best sushi, but decent atmosphere and customer service. Pretty pricy and not very generous portions.
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Jimmy B.

So, this is my first review for Haru, but my second time here. This review is mostly for the second review, since this time was better! Here we go: We went to this restaurant mainly because of the Mother's Day Special (3-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $25 pp!). We've been here before, but thought it to be overpriced for what we were getting. Well, $25 for a three-course meal drew us back in for another go. First, I really like the atmosphere and decor. This place is HUGE considering it's in Copley. It has a sushi bar, a regular bar, and an expansive dining area with lots of different asian designs and decorations. The lighting is normally dim to create a nice atmosphere, but during the day (we went for lunch the second time) it's brightly lit due to their large windows. Plan accordingly if you want the full romantic effect. Second, the food. Again, the first time we came here, we weren't impressed with the food for the price. However, this second time blew my mind. Not only was this meal cheaper since it was a promotion for mama's day, it was also a LOT fresher! I had a symphony for an appetizer, which was a orgasmic tower of raw goodness comprising of chopped salmon sashimi as a base, REAL crab meat with black eggs (caviar) in the center, and minced tuna sashimi on top. This tower was then topped with a generous portion of orange and yellow fish eggs (roe). Gawdddyum. This alone was worth $15 to me, it was that delicious! I hope they bring this as a main appetizer if they haven't! Second, I ordered a 11 piece sashimi. Yes, 11 pieces. And no, they aren't tiny pieces like what you may see in some other restaurants. Damn, these were huge. Now, I seem to be flaunting on how great this place is, yet gave it a 4-star review, right? Well, here's when some slight grading downgrades occur - although the sashimi was large and generous, and for the MOST part delicious, there was two pieces of white fish that tasted as if it was recently thawed from the freezer. The other 9 pieces were generally fine (loved the salmon!) Second, I also noticed their quality was.. inconsistent. Not just with our prior experience, but even between the two different sashimi platters we had at our table. My girlfriend received tuna pieces where you can see the fat lines highlighted in white, indicating YUM! If you recall typical sushi places, your tuna would probably be a pure reddish color with very, very faint lines, if any. Well.. that's what my tuna looked like. Of course, I requested my girl to switch a piece with me, so I could "judge" for all of Yelp to see ;). Well.. it was definitely as I expected, her tuna didn't only look better, it tasted SUBSTANTIALLY better. This is why I can only give this place 4 stars - if a restaurant has the capabilities of producing such great food, they need to do so consistently. Also, for dessert, we have tempura cheesecake, which was pretty good as well. Third, price. Obviously, $25 for what I got was a steal. However, I'd hesitate to come back unless there was another special. This place is fairly pricey, and unfortunately, as I stated, the quality is not consistent. Definitely worth a try, but I'd try to only go when they do promotions (sign up for the mailing list, they'll always notify you!) Fourth, service. Friendly staff, but slightly slow. I was without water with no server in sight for about 10 minutes. It was also fairly empty considering it was mother's day, so I can't even give them the benefit of the doubt and say they had their hands full. This doesn't deter from me going of course, but just be prepared for slightly slow service. All in all, a better second experience. We'll probably only go for happy hour, or when they send out another promotion. Definitely recommend trying this place in the end though! TIP: Parking can be hard - plan to pay for a parking garage if you can't find street parking in the surrounding area!
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Celia Z.

First of all Yelp, I'd like to wish you my sincere congratulations for a successful IPO. We are all so proud of you. Now on to Haru. My first time in Boston for weeks and this was the perfect getaway from campus . Even though we were slightly late, we were seated right away and promptly served. The seaweed salad was good, but nothing fancy, except the way it was plated: in a lettuce cup with shredded vegetables at the side. But it can be seen as a prelude--a hint to the main courses to come. Next came the oh-so-heavenly super dynamite roll: tempura-style tuna, freshwater eel and asparagus roll with Sriracha. This was some of the best tempura I ever had: fresh and crunchy, enough to know it's there, but once attached, it's gone. The warm sushi gave me a fuzzy feeling as I stuffed bite after bite wanting it never to end. But the Chilean Sea Bass was the highlight of the meal. Fish is tricky to cook and Haru had perfect execution. The top layer was a slightly charred crispiness, and the inside was utmost tenderness. Maybe the fish was a minute one each side in hot oil, but I know that it was the result of years of good technique training. As they say on Masterchef: that fish died so that you could make it into a good dish. Don't screw up." I can assure you that this sea bass would be proud of its afterlife. Under the beautiful lights of downtown Boston with good food and good company--life never felt so perfect.
(5)
Risa Y.

I went there with my friend for lunch because all my friends were loving here....But I feel like this place is overrated... The restaurant is fancy, and servers are nice and so on, but sushi wasn't tasty at all. Also, I ordered Unajyu (around $20 or more) and it came out as eel: rice= 3:7. Not so happy :(
(2)
Dana B.

This used to be my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. Fresh, amazing fish, great ambiance, and perfect location. I had had my college graduation dinner there with 20 people and it was wonderful. I come back about once or twice a year when I'm in town, and stopped in most recently about a month ago. Service was terrible. Food was great, as usual, but even after walking up to the hostess counter to ASK for our check, no one came by to apologize... only drop the bill on the table. It took us about two hours to get our two drinks, zero water refills, and we split the sushi for two entree. Bummer.
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Abir H.

The good thing about Haru is that it's big and takes big groups. The staff there are really friendly, our waiter although was difficult to understand sometimes was such a sweetheart. If you like sushi it's pretty good there. The hot and sour soup is also pretty good. Also try the filet mignon, it's excellent.
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Jenny Y.

The ambiance is great & I liked the decor but the staff was not helpful, inexperienced, and the food definitely fell below expectations. My waiter messed up the order. He totally forgot to get back to me on what I asked him about earlier. Worst of all, I there was a BONE in my salmon avocado roll. My boyfriend informed the waiter and all we got was a "sorry for the mistake." I will never come back just because of that bone incident, despite everything else that happened.
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Emily A.

I was very disappointed with both the service and food during my visit to Haru: Service: We sat down in an empty restaurant and waited nearly 15 minutes to be greeted by our waitress and served water. She seemed extremely new and untrained and didn't know any of the answers to our basic questions, "What type of fish is (insert Japanese fish name)?" and moaned each time she had to ask the chef or manager. Food: To sum it up, the food was overpriced and without flavor. Perhaps the second tiered staff was working the day before New Year's? Perhaps there was an edamame salt shortage? The seaweed salad was SOAKED in dressing and was too soggy and gross to consume. This is my favorite appetizer and I order it each time I venture to a sushi restaurant. Speaking of soggy, the cucumber roll....yuck. And to add $1.00 for brown rice for the tiny little cucumber roll? The same additional charge for a much larger and exquisite roll? Really? There was no substance to that dish. Atmosphere: This is the only positive about the place. While the staff and food are subpar, the atmosphere is lovely with a nice decor in a fantastic location. That's the only reason Haru received two stars instead of one. In summary, go elsewhere. There are plenty of sushi restaurants with high quality food and service.
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Rebecca D.

Really enjoyed my evening at Haru. I came here with 3 college friends I hadnt seen in over a year, and this was the perfect place for drinks and sushi, and to sit for a few hours and catch up! We came for happy hour - and sat on the bar side. The hostess was a little confused by the fact that we wanted to sit in the blatantly open bar portion of the business. After being seated, she hovered around waiting for me to sit down to hand me an opened menu. Now, Ive had this kind of service at other high end restaurants, and its always been a nice touch, but this girl just had the delivery all wrong. I was wrapped in many layers due to the weather outside, and needed another minute to get ready. She seemed in a hurry and made the menu hand off more awkward than it needed to be. Finally sat and comfortable, the night picked up. My friends and I ordered about 6 rolls, two of us got cocktails (13 bucks a pop) and a couple of sapporro beers. Our bill was just under 80 bucks. Not bad! The thing that really made this place for me was our waitress. She was so easy going and entertaining,many times stopping and joining the conversation with us. She could have easily been part of our group of friends, and I never once felt pressured or that she was doing it for a tip. This was possible due to the limited tables she was tending to, but I appreciated her company and service! I really enjoyed this place, and if I lived in Boston, I'm confident that this would be a regular on my list. (my friend who DOES live in boston visits here on a bi-weekly basis;)
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Lindsay F.

My boyfriend and I eat here quite a bit and we just love it! The food is very good, but when Nan is our server, we have the best time! She knows the menu inside and out and is very good with recommending dishes. The food is spectacular, but Nan makes this a great dining experience. Thanks so much for another delicious meal and for the excellent service!
(5)
Josephine L.

If I'd come here for their regular menu, this definitely would have been a one-time, sushi-bam-thank-you-ma'am event. But Haru has this beautiful thing called Happy Hour (actually, Haru Hour) that features several rolls at regular portions for $3-5 (along with things like spicy chicken teriyaki, edamame, spring rolls, etc). My prayers for cheap sushi have been answered. No longer will I have to trek to Aveda for rolls under $6 and endure wobbly chairs and non-existent table space. I can gorge on thick cuts of raw fish (the only kind of sushi worth having) in a glamorous, sleek 'n' chic-decorated restaurant for cheap. The tuna roll was generous and satisfying. The spicy crunchy salmon roll was also generous and packed with crunch. The kamikaze roll was fantastic. And the seafood spring rolls were crisper than I expected; the salad underneath had the most amazing tangy dressing. Go now and you can also get their signature martini, the Orient Express, for only $6. I don't know how they get away with discounting liquor considering the portion size is a regular martini, but I don't question it. It tastes like apple cider and sure it's not packed with alcohol, but mine got stronger as I went down the glass. At least, my cheeks turned very red. Maybe it wasn't stirred properly? Don't know. Will be back for more cheap sushi. Maybe one day, when I hit the jackpot, I'll try one of their $16+ rolls too.
(4)
mary c.

So I don't typically write reviews but I felt so moved to write one after coming home from eating here. I live basically across street from haru and have eaten here more times than I can count. After 3 months of not eating here (busy summer) I wanted my haru fix. I was so disappointed. What has happened to the food. Not bad but certainly not up to where it has always been. As for service, this was the most disappointing. So poor. I was sitting at the bar and the 2 male servers were busier chatting with one another than waiting on me. As for management, appetantly Katie, former bartender, is now a manager. I would never know this except she as well was so busy chatting and talking about it rather than making sure guests were served. So disappointed. I really need to rethink where to go for sushi now.
(2)
Donna J.

We visited Haru twice this past week and were delighted and impressed both times. All the servers we had were delightful, personable and engaged our group(s) in conversation. They know the menu and would give "awesome' comments on our order choices. The food was wonderful... Highly recommended: Symphony, Lobster gyoza and the Lycheetini!
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Andrew R.

I don't think I can stress enough how earth-shatteringly WOW the Chilean Sea Bass is. It's one of the more expensive things on the menu, and if you don't care about sustainable fishing and blah blah, then you're stupid not to get it. Also, the shishito peppers are kind of like firing a gun blind folded at one of those kiddie shooting range target animatronic places. You're about as likely to hit a target and make a vulture scream as you are to eating a pepper that's actually spicy. But it does happen! Delicious and a gamble.
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Tony S.

the WORST designed front door I've ever seen. A serious hazard and lawsuit waiting to happen. At a few angles, if you're not careful leaving the place, you'll walk smack dab right into the edge of the glass door. If you have kids. Beware. That's awful Fengsui! Never thought a door design would set a 'meh' tone for a dining experience, but it just did. Irksome. Anyway.....I've been to a few Haru's in New York, and enjoyed it enough to look forward to a Boston branch near my home. Nothing great, but considering the lack of Boston sushi places of humongosity, it makes for a decent dining experience. I actually felt like I was at a Katsuya's in Hollywood or Westwood, with a large number of diners dressed to be seen, and clumped up in groups of pretty people strategically placed among normal folk. It was strangely comfortable, but then again, I hail from LA, where this type of set up is the norm. Chic and hip, and food is between 3-4 stars. I'll admit I was a bit underwhelmed by some of the specialty rolls, but not enough to dislike anything. Definitely worth coming back to.
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Steve M.

Is it acceptable to make me wait two hours for lunch? Haru was some of the worst service I have ever received!
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Yiwen Z.

Always like it so much. Kiss on fire? The rolls are really great! One even has gold on it. Quiet place and very good environment. Black cod is the best one I had in Boston. The fish is fresh and has good taste.
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Simon J.

For the prices, I feel that the portions should be more generous, and that's about all. Service is typically good, and the food typically tastes very good as well. I would say this restaurant is overpriced approximately 20%.
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Mike D.

I came in here for lunch this past week. I ordered some sushi and a appetizer. I sat at the bar but the atmosphere seems modern and cool. The staff was good and the place was clean. The sushi was decent - veggie roll was different and tasty. Give this place a try
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mel o.

Haru sushi is delicious, great sushi menu and cocktails. But, PLEASE improve quality of take out orders: get online ordering (Seamless never works for Haru for several of us that have tried to order pick-up...), and start lunch pick up at 11:30 instead of 12! Take out should be streamlined and more friendly. This would really improve the experience for people that work close by. Much easier to order from CPK if need to pick up on the early side and can use online ordering to repeat orders!
(4)
Marely M.

The food is great! But very expensive. The servers were nice but the waiting was not when requested for something special. Went a second time and we waited like for 45 mts for our food :(
(2)
John Y.

My dining companion chose the place. My take on the ambience is that, unlike the many cool, hip and/or quaint restaurants in Boston, the feel here, while nice and upscale, was sort of like a high-end, destination restaurant that one might find adjacent to the Galleria in Dallas or Houston. Not a complaint, just a remark. I liked my tuna tacos and the spicy rolls I got, while not adventurous, were delicious. I had some sort of lemon-flavored champagne cocktail that was very good. Next time, I'll probably venture onto Newbury St. or Columbus Ave. for a place that feels a little more local to Boston, but I enjoyed my experience at Haru.
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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 *** -The restaurant is nice and is a decent place to take a date (who doesnt care about the quality of sushi they eat) Service **** -Service was good, but i was the only person at the sushi bar. Sushi ** -Average to slightly below average quality. The prices really make it hard to justify coming here. I could average my score and give it Haru a higher score, but I only really care about the quality of the food. I dont think you can make up for the quality of sushi by putting up nice decor. Ok first, a few warning signs: -when you order from the waiter or waitress, even if you sit at the sushi bar. Maybe this is how they do it in Boston, but it's weird and makes it pointless to sit at the bar, except to check for warning sign #2 -All the fish was precut in the display. That means more of the fish's surface area is exposed to the air, letting it dry or even more susceptible to bacteria. -No wasabi in the sushi. This is a major sign that you are not going to get high quality sushi. Here are the items i ordered: -Lobster mango cevichi: it was cold and seemed like it was pre made. unfortunately i wasn't watching them prepare it, so i can't confirm it. The flavor was overwhelmed by lemon and some other sour fruits. Not worth the $16. -Uni: very disappointing. note the picture i took. the uni was not fresh and was scrambled. I almost wanted to send it back. Absolutely not worth $6/piece. -Hamachi: average, again not worth $4/piece -Scallop: This was a very thin shaving of scallop -King Crab: This was also scrambled, maybe it was canned, but it really is not the quality to put in sushi. I was expecting a solid piece of crab, not a pile of tiny crab fibers. $5/piece -Ikura: decent -Botan Ebi: this was ok. The head was fried as usual. -Fluke: not very good, rubbery and a bit old -Striped Bass: this was ok. I must add that i came in at 9pm, so the fish may have been sitting out for a while, this is why precut fish is bad. The price really makes this place not worth going to. I went to Douzo last night. I believe that it is definately better. There isn't that much of a difference in price. If you can, take the longer walk and go to Douzo.
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Joe S.

This is an extremely tricky review for me because the food was actually top notch.. Easily an 8 out of 10 but the unfortunate lack of service completely ruined this place for me.. We went last night with a large group of ten but the place was actually pretty empty. The waiter we had was honestly clueless and we had random dishes brought to us then taken away several times because they belonged to other tables. All in all we each had one drink and ordered no more than 20 sushi rolls for ten people and we were there for a tad bit over 3 hours. Ps we ordered edimame which literally need to be heated and that took almost ban hour to arrive. I'll try them out again maybe one day but the service is a F minus... If the food wasnt so good I'd hit them with a 1 star
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Thida K.

After my experience at heru this past weekend it doesn't even deserve one star. The customer service from the second we walked in was awful. An once we sat at the bar our vibe was killed. We were not greeted at the bar but rather thrown menus & asked do u want food.?! I had to ask to have the dirty plates from the previous guests in our seats to be removed. The bartenders eyes we're rolling in the back of his head (literally) an he later threw an orange garinish an straw at me after my drink was half empty...ten minutes too late buddy. 2 couples came, sat down an left because no one even noticed they arrived. No personality what so ever within the bartenders, sloppy, lazy, unsure of drinks. More than unorganized. No music was playing or tv sound..Wish it was playing, so it could distract me from this nonsense. People next to us unfortunately had similar experience, watched them wait a half hour to cash out. Their General manager didn't have much to say when the situation was brought to her attention, she was a little spacey herself. Certainly not qualified for her position. The person above her should really reconsider who they have representing their business an making sure they are meeting expectations of guests an it's sad because so much potential in a prime location in Boston.
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Michelle T.

Came here on a Wednesday night at 5pm for the happy hour menu with a bunch of friends. We had a coupon for a free appetizer (Print it out from their website when you sign up for the mailing list!) which was SO WORTH IT. The group shared a $16 appetizer (for free) - the lobster tempura. REALY big chunks of lobster lightly dipped in batter and fried to crisp perfection. Served beautifully in a lobster shell over a sweet and spicy wasabi sauce. YUM All 7 of us loved it. We ordered off the happy hour menu. Edamame for $3, California rolls for $3, Spicy crunchy salmon roll for $6, Teriyaki chicken for $6 and tuna with avocado roll for $5. There is a bunch of other stuff but I didn't order that. Everything was fresh and delicious. The orders took a little while to come, but our dishes all came out at once. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgable. She didn't hurry us to leave after we paid for the bill. Overall a great deal for good sushi and a fabulous relaxing and trendy atmosphere. I'd totally come back here for another free lobster tempura and to try some of those special rolls!
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Stefanie M.

I went here last night to get food to-go to bring back to our place. We gave our name and ordered our food. One of the hostesses (there were 3 of them, only 1 seemed to actually be doing the work, the others were chatting) told us to have a seat at the bar while we waited. 30 minutes later we were still waiting for our food! We saw bags come from the kitchen to the front desk so we excitedly got up and asked one of the hostess if that was our food. She checked the tag of the food that just came out and it wasn't ours, however, a bag sitting next to it was ours. We have no clue how long it had been sitting there, but I was in shock that they didn't tell us our food was ready! Who knows how long we would have waited if we hadn't seen that other order come out of the kitchen. The food was ok, definitely not the best sushi I've ever had. That combined with the terrible service means we will never be back. Too bad, we were hoping to find a local sushi joint. I guess we will be traveling a little further to make sure we are actually notified of our food being ready
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Khiem T.

Haru is my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. On the surface, it seems like a mainstream place, and that is true, I think it's trying to do too much, trying to appeal to too many types of people. For me, I come here for the fish and their excellent appetizers such as the various tataki and tartars. You have to try the sashimi and the tartars. The sashimis are cut to perfection, huge slices at very key part of the fish, with the right amount of vinegar and freshness. The yellowtail tartar is a delight. They are very creative with these and the flavors are great. This is where it works for a foodie like me. I think their rolls are mediocre and market toward tourists, but the fish is top notch. Lastly, the ambiance is nice, and the drinks are awesome. Sake flights are great, martinis and cocktails are quite good.
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Jason N.

We were in the mood for some sushi while in the Back Bay area and ended up at Haru. It was a great choice and a good find. The staff was welcoming and polite. The restaurant itself was beautiful with elements of a solid Japanese design. The sushi was well made and I went with my usual suspects to decide. The ikura was plump and juicy with individual roe. No thick syrup or extraneous membranes between the roe. Flavor from the roe was strong and clear with a good briney note. The saba was well cut and had the right amount of vinegar cut with shiso. No mealy flesh or soggy cuts at all. The tako was firm yet giving with a strong flavor and good smell. The rice for the nigiri was well formed and cooked well. The grains were tender with enough firmness to hold the fish. The su was mild in flavor but with a hint of sweetness. I also went with some misoyaki butterfish. It was well caramelized with a crisp edge yet a buttery smooth interior. Had an asian twist spicey bloody mary from their menu. It had jalapeno and siracha. Very tasty and with enough heat to make a good pre dinner drink. It was little pricey but worth it for the high quality fresh sushi that I got.
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Moo S.

Very nice ambiance, friendly customers, attentive (and good-looking) bartender. Happy hour - kamikaze roll, tuna avocado caviar roll, and tempura appetizer, $5 each. Food was satisfying, the people I met at the bar were cool, and it was a stone's throw from my convention hotel. A-OK just about sums it up :)
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Alyssa F.

I have a semi-regular date here with a friend and I wouldn't keep coming back if the good wasn't good but there are many land mines among the gems. I've been consistently unimpressed with the Haru Hour sushi and would not dare try one of these rolls at full price. The tuna was a color I'd call "sick plum" and did not taste fresh. The tuna avocado was neither tuna nor avocado but just a mass of crunching roe in nori. It saddens me to have to avoid sushi rolls at a Japanese restaurant. On the other hand, the agedashi tofu is surprisingly flavorful and firm. The pan seared scallops have been right on the mark and the yellowtail carpaccio is amazing. I usually order a couple of small plates and a drink or two but the grilled salmon was one entree I'd get again.
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Jeff F.

Ran into Haru a couple weeks ago. I have to admit that it wasn't mind blowing, but it's solid enough to warrant four stars given the Boston sushi options you have and the price points (obviously Douzo, O Ya and Oishii kills it, but those price points are much higher than Haru). I sadly don't remember the details of what I had, but do recall I enjoyed everything. Not sure what the 3 stars review are all about.
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Mr. Met s.

Pretty average sushi in an upscale place. Great waiter Liam and classy ambiance. Went during restaurant week which made it really worth it. The restaurant week lunch menu was more about quantity than quality. Each person costs $20, there was three of us and we assorted the appetiziers and main courses. We avoided the chicken terriyaki and went for a double Hime roll combo(Spicy crab mango roll, tuna avocado roll and shrimp tempura roll) and one sushi special (Assorted nigiri with a tuna or California roll). Just your average sushi, nothing spectacular. Hence, probably not worth it if it wasn't restaurant week. But for $20 it was pretty good. One stand out was the Fish tacos for appetizer! (Tuna and salmon hard-shell tacos with cherry tomato salsa, avocado, and apple yuzu ceviche sauce) It was very tasty and scrumptous. You can probably avoid the summer roll(although the spicy tomato broth that came with it was very unique), and the seaweed salad was quite tasty. The Mochi dessert was a standout, despite our full stomachs we are able to enjoy it so much! We ordered the Red bean, green tea, and mango. The red bean was THE best, while the mango was too artifically flavored. Quite a treat! Worth the $20 for all this!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also added a Dice-K Roll $18 (Gold leaf, mango, avocado, tempura flakes and spicy red and white tuna), which was kind of a flop like the pitcher Dice K. Very interesting, but the red tuna was dull, and overall good but nothing much else to talk about. Eat the gold leaf(yes it's edible, and very expensive to manufacture!)
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David I.

I ate here 4 times over a 3 day trip. Even though it's a small chain, it doesn't feel like one. The service was extremely good and I tried a variety of dishes. There is a ceviche dish that is fantastic. The rolls were fresh and melted in my mouth. I would easily recommend this place to anyone. The fish tastes fresh, but I can't verify that. The tuna, scallops, white fish, and salmon were all great. There is a happy hour so call ahead to verify hours. And lastly, all of the waitresses are hot. My wife says the boy toys are pretty too.
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Channa P.

Besides the great decour, few things left a great impression at Haru. I first noticed that the sushi prices were a bit outrageous. I get the need to look upscale, but an 8 piece dragon roll should never be $18. Once I got past the costs, I ordered some beer and carefully selected what I thought were three great choices. The spring rolls I got were great, the spicy tuna was blah at best. Instead of slicing the tuna it was pureed. I have no idea why. My eel and avocado roll was a bit tough, but by that point it didn't matter. I had already given up on my food being pleasing. I just gulped down my beer in disappointment. . BTW...my colleague's wine glass was just not quite full enough, and none of us could convince the waiter to pour more into the glass. I would not go back. Well, maybe, if someone else paid, and I was in the mood for lackluster sushi.
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Liana K.

Haru sushi, it aint great, it aint bad, it aint cheap, it aint pricey. While the fire lake roll was interesting with the touch of jalepenos, I didn't end my dinner with going damn, I want more. The tuna roll was less eventful than one from shaws down the block.
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Irina M.

The place is fine, but not a must. The waitress was very friendly, so props for that, but the food quality did not match that of the Haru at Times Square in NYC. This is not just a matter of NYC vs. Boston as the Haru at Wall Street is worse than both of these. I reiterate my statement that Haru needs to figure out a way to exercise better quality control across its chain. If you're in need of a quick lunch, this location will do, but the food is basically average/forgettable.
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Cindy K.

I love coming here for the happy hour specials. Their spicy salmon roll is really good. The only thing I am not in love with is the prices. It is on the high side of Japanese and I feel that I can get equally as good sushi for less money.
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Leang E.

I would have given this place 4 stars if it wasn't so pricey. I can get this same quality or better in Chicago for less. Walking in was slightly intimidating as it seemed like some type of party was going on near the bar or something. There is a private dining room as well. The decor is very modern and trendy. All elements of what makes the pricey place upscale. I ate at the sushi bar, and got a lycheetini which was pretty good. It's comparable to other lycheetinis I have had. I was hungry and tired so my piggish self had 3 rolls. I had the lobster roll, the Golden Passion Roll, and the Super Dynamite Roll. The Super Dynamite was pretty damn spicy - my mouth was on fire. The waiter was helpful and nice, and the chefs were pretty ahem, attentive as well. Seriously though, $44 worth of sushi for just one person?? And you'd think I'd be stuffed... This is the most expensive sushi I've ever had, and I have eaten at quite a few sushi places.
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April I.

Pretty tasty appetizers for a chain restaurant...not much more than that. We went this past weekend, walking through snow and sleet to do some shopping. When we go to Haru it was just past lunch and we sat in the bar area. I loved the Agedashi Tofu which was crispy on the outside, soft and tasty tofu goodness on the inside -- great flavors and texture. I recommend it for the vegetarians and meat eaters alike. We also ordered the King Crab dumplings. I had issues with this dish only because it needed some type of sauce to go with the meaty and very filled crab dumplings. It was...a little dry and the sauce provided with the dish didn't pair well in my opinion. I found the sort of vinegar // soy dipping sauce too pungent for delicate crab. For sushi we had the crunchy spicy tuna roll which was ehhh nothing special. It tasted good enough, but I didn't find it super flavorful or anything really special so we decided to order more of the Agedashi Tofu. Coupled with a couple of Harutini which was a strange sort of pink -- think a cross between pepto bismol and cotton candy and you get the color. I liked the taste because, despite the color it was not an overly sweet drink. In fact the sake really mellowed out the vodka. Now the service -- the problem with the service is that a football game was playing when we decided to stop in, so over the course of our meal we received service from the bartender and the hostess and overheard some dude talk about being our waiter although we never saw him. Needless to say the service was inconsistent and a bit disappointing. We waited quite a while from when we placed our initial order for drinks and food to when the food arrived to when someone came to check on us to when we ordered more food and drinks to eventually when we had the table cleared and got the check. I hold this against Haru since the place was not packed and in my mind we should have had much more attentive and consistent service.
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Vivian W.

I gotta give them credit for trying. They did get the little details right on this place. The bigger details like service?...... well, not so much. This place could be a fabulous date place IF they figure it out and get their shit together. There appears to be a gaping chasm between the front and back of the house. Though the food is really delicious (both the sushi mixed plate and the seared rare ahi tuna were out-of-this world) and they have a fabulous bar with wasabi peas (WASABABI PEAAAAAASSSSSS generate much excitement!!!), the waitstaff bumbled around and fell on their face. Appetizers and entrees came out at the same time, a sushi roll fell victim to our waiter's short-term memory loss, and the bill took so long to come we might as well have been characters in a Beckett play. The management gets props through for identifying and addressing problems impressively. To apologize for the blips in service, they sent us a nice plate of agedashi tofu. Fried free tofu?! Very nice touch. Restaurants note: Please feel free to F up all over the place if it means that I get yummy tofu on the house. IF they could find a way to oil the machine a bit, then this place could have much potential for stylish and modern sushi sojourns. Even still, well-meaning management and awesome fishies make this a worthwhile place to get your maguro on.
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Sophia L.

I thoroughly enjoyed Haru, The server was great. The sushi was quite delicious. We only had one special roll which was the golden paradise roll (charred white tuna, asparagus, shitaake mushroom, cucumber and carrots?), super yummy. All the other rolls were excellent as well. I really enjoyed the jazz music and they even played brazilian girls (pussy pussy marijuana!!!wtf). The restaurant is really beautiful in my opinion.
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giin l.

not bad. i'm not a big fan of pan asian -- fusion, sometimes; pan, usually not. but there were some yummies here. stick with the sushi -- excellent.
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Melissa M.

Really aesthetically pleasing new sushi bistro. I say bistro because it is that, very "shi shi" as in va va vooom, or Oh la la. I don't know, but it is a lot nicer than what previously was here (Dick's Last Resort). The hostesses were all dressed kind of like slutty stewardessesqe and seemed pretty vapid. One "stewardess" walked the BF and I to our table at the sushi bar as they had no other tables (even though the place was at 70% capacity), I guess other parties had reservations. The green tea came in a cute black cast iron kettle, but was too small and not nearly hot enough on this frigid December night. The soups took about 20 minutes to come out and my teeny bowl/cup of miso was ok, my boyfriend got a hot/sour type of soup and he said it was excellent. His sushi arrived and was about 18 pieces of spicy salmon and two types of spicy tuna. I don't really like sushi but tried his and it was good, a little warm and that seemed odd. Isn't sushi supposed to be COLD? I got one little maki roll of avocado and I asked for another roll as it was very small (like a 2 bite dinner) so not my style. It was WARM too, very very bad. The waitress apologized and brought me a roll of the avocado, only it was not what I specified. I asked for rice on the outside and it was reversed (like an avocado tire, which I hate). The texture of that type of sushi really annoys my palate. I then just got a soda water with lime that was good (I have had some bad soda water at other restaurants). The bill was about 44 bucks (including the 20% tip), not bad, but the service could be a bit speedier and better at listening to customer specifications. I was excited to check out the new bathrooms and excitedly pushed up the curtain that separates the bistro from the bathroom and entered through the rice paper/wooden doors. The bathroom needied some TLC so I left. Overall not a bad place. Three stars!
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johnny r.

This place is too big for its britches. The sushi here was well below par. Don't be fooled by its size and location. It's not worth your time or wallet...
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Fred S.

Food is above average, but service (albeit during "restaurant week") was terrible. The waiter did not come check on us between delivering the entre and 30 minutes after we were all clearly done with our meal. He then came by and apologized for the delay caused by "the computer systems being down". I'd prefer regular incompetance to making excuses. I asked for spoon for my ice cream, and the waiter told me that it was supposed to be eaten with chopsticks (he left and did not return with a spoon). I wish that I had the guts to leave a zero tip, which is what this person deserved.
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Anthony P.

Worst Sushi in the City by far. The Rolls did not even stick together, fish tasted old. The only good thing about this place was the Atmosphere and the Cocktails. For great Sushi, go to Douzo, which is very close and much, much better taste and quality.
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Evan B.

Great sushi, very fresh, generous pieces! I get take out from here at least once a week and have eaten at the bar many times. Bartenders, Nikki & Chad, make excellent drinks and are lots of fun too. A must try drink is their HaruTini !
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melissa c.

Went here with a girlfriend for dinner and am a routine sushi eater. I liked that the menu had differnet rolls that you don't typically find. I've already found my go-to sushi places so i'm not really into trying a new place to get the same thing. They had a nice selection of unique rolls and they were awesome! We were very happy with our food and the service was great too. I wished they had a cheaper selection of saki; the cheapest bottle was pricer than I had hoped. then again, we were in back bay so i'm sure it's just the location and upscale thing to do. id go back.
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Leila A.

UPDATE; I'm upgrading this to 4 stars from my original 3 star review. Why? -a tasty tangy sauce is now included on the vegetarian plate. nice move. -the ume shiso and tempura sushi were delicious, as was the tofu appetizer. -get the cocktail with the electric sichuan buttons. it's like a million little fizzy explosions on your tongue. add the salt and tequila, it really is something different. Decor: A+ totally funky and fun--we loved it. very creative. Service: A friendly and unremarkable. prompt. Food: B Vegetarian platter was nothing to write home about. I could have done with a little more creativity in the selection and flavoring of the vegetables. Roasting veggies and tying them to lumps of sushi rice doesn't win major points for execution in my book. A flavorful sauce or marinade would have gone a long way, as would have some creative selection of the ingredients.
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Suzanne M.

I was *not* impressed at all with Haru. Maybe I was expecting more based on the reviews. The menu was limited. The plates, while creative, were not carefully chosen - flavors did not blend well together and many plates we tried left a horrible aftertaste. The drinks were ok. I wouldn't bother paying the prices for this.
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Rich B.

Great food Rock shrimp tempura was great. Good staff also
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David S.

Haru was our choice when Douzo could not accomodate our large party with two kids at 5pm. The reviews seemed mixed but we wanted to try a new place that we had not been to before. Our table was perfect. An 8-top in the corner, secluded from the masses, and we did not have to worry about the kids bothering other diners. We were sat promptly, but the place was empty because it was early. My menu was broken and the insert was sliding around and out of the cover...but no big deal. When we asked if there was any special sushi that was super fresh or interesting our waiter told us "nope, whatever is on the menu." Not a great start. Douzo (our favorite sushi in Boston would have had at least something different or unique". The appetizers were nothing special. The Red & White Tuna Tartare appeared to be oblitered in a Robot Coupe blender and still had the gross white connective sinue attached. It was served from what appeared to be an ice cream scoop and did not come with wonton chips or anything to eat it with. The Rock Shrimp was average and my wife reported that the Vegetable Dumpling were quite good. The sushi was good but not great. My $17 Soft Shell Crab and Eel roll was tiny and plated in a really mundane fashion. Out waiter was courteous and helpful but did not speak English particularly well. We enjoyed the evening, really because we were with family and it was our special night out. But for $500 for 4 adults and two small children...we expected and deserved a bit more. Parking at the Prudential (directly next to Haru a terrible idea. It was $35 for 2 hours and Haru does not validate. Money is better spent elsewhere. Definately Douzo next time.
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Kat U.

I like it, I used to go the one in Upper East side in NYC. Food is good... I like there bar area, I would prefer to sit there than in the main part of the restaurant. It fresh & yammy. In overall, I had a good experience. Will recommend to friends.
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Mary M.

Don't let the two stars fool you. I think that Haru is probably THE perfect restaurant for certain people and certain occasions. If, for example, you are on an expense account, and you want to impress someone who likes a trendy-looking place with a trendy-looking clientele and pretty food presentations, but who isn't going to mind if the music is an unimaginative pop mix and the sushi is not the very best, this is a great spot -- it'll impress your guests and they'll love it. It's not what I'd choose for myself, though, not on a regular basis and not for a special occasion either. Don't get me wrong, the sushi was good -- it just wasn't as good as what I've gotten elsewhere. It ain't cheap, either, even at happy-hour special prices ($3.75 for one salmon nigiri is a special price, really?). So, bottom line, I'd have to love the atmosphere a lot more than I do to visit this place again.
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David V.

BIG prices, SMALL portions, snotty service. This place is a waste of time and money. If you choose to dine here you will spend a lot of money and leave hungry.
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David K.

I like this place....I do not know why I have it delivered when I live 6 blocks, but hey winter is cold. the California rolls are good, but its nice and the service is good
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Fred C.

Something for everyone - that's what I love about this place. The sushi and sashimi are good, but not great. The specialty rolls are probably a bit overpriced for what you get but I think they are interesting and worth it if you go that route compared to the very average standard rolls they offer. If you've got friends that don't like sushi (everyone's got one - like an estranged crazy uncle), no worries. The chilean sea bass and filet mignon are tasty and I often debate getting them until I remember I came for sushi. There are several good apps here too which others have mentioned. The decor is pretty and trendy, but don't worry, no pretenses. T-shirts, shorts & sneakers are all welcome & sit side by side suits -- perfect before a night out or just a casual bite to eat.
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Shruti M.

I thought it was great... a little pricey..but its sushi so really what do you expect. I had the phoenix roll and loved it! I tried the Boston Uncommon roll that my friend selected and it was great. They don't have a dessert menu ( or didn't at the time I went) but the waiters can let you know what they are serving for dessert. I had the green tea mochi ice cream...lovely!! Definitely try this place...very relaxing and very cute. great date place :)
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kim d.

this is the best place in boston for Sushi. My husband and I have been there at least 6 or more times and every time the service is great and the food is amazing
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unknown u.

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about this place. It is such a nice sushi place to go and grab sushi at. They have great lunch special but they end at like 3pm. They have a monthly drink they offer every month that rotates, for always 6$. Its cool- i've ordered a few before. I always get the same thing when I go. Miso soup, edamame, and 2 sushi rolls. The soup is never full up to the little line in which it is suppose to be filled to. If it was any higher it would spill w/ the lid they put on it. Ours both were a little short. If i'm paying for it, i'd like the full soup not 3/4's full. The service is sometimes a bit slow, ever when the restaurant itself is slow. The last 2 times I went there, one time they messed up my 2nd roll and made 2 of the same roll. Long story short, I got a new roll made and got to keep the 2. Next the last time I ate there, I had noticed a little hair in the cream cheese of my roll, b/c i was taking some out b/c it was to much. It was a little disturbing. Manager took care of one of the rolls- took it off the bill. They have a cool rewards program too that you should sign up for to get the monthly deals. Also don't forget to show your pru card before check out- they offer 10 % discount. :-D. Sushi itself is pretty good. Environment/setting- nice, quiet, lush, service- not so great always. One server we had in particular is a guy named Nathan- if you go ask for him!! He is ALWAYS a great server, is super friendly and pleasant and always willing to help you with ordering and is super nice about it. Some waiters could learn a thing or two from him! Thumbs up . Parking garage is right next door also and haru validates.
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Nicole B.

i think i'm also torn between a 3 and a 4. don't get me wrong, my service was stellar and my food (chilean sea bass with a plum sauce) was delish, but i'm having a tough time with the prices! i can walk my ass to chinatown for some cheaper (but equally good sushi, edamame, and miso). i like that it's kinda upscale but i'm not willing to pay the price for some fancy decorating.
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Christine H.

Haru is my favorite sushi place in the area for delivery. They are consistently quick and the food is always delicious. My favorites are the Dice-K Roll and Kiss of Fire Roll (hot!).
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Dagny T.

I eat at Haru often and I love it. The managers are great, the service is excellent and everything on the menu is very good. I think they do a great job with the sushi and the rolls. Most of the hot appetizers are good as well, particularly the miso Cod. I'd like to see the shrimp appetizer a bit less doughy and more delicatley fried. The place can be a bit of a scene on Saturday night but one should expcet that given the dearth of sushi restaurants in town.
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Megan B.

For being so nice, the sushi prices are reasonable. I think people that consider it expensive are probably not used to getting sushi. I've had a heard time finding good sushi in Boston too! It is decorated very much like restaurants in Japan. Five stars especially for the bathrooms! Marble with the nice bowl sinks, perfect auto water, and the hand towels are that nice, thick, almost-cloth kind. There is a little patio and plenty of indoor seating. Our server was available and very sweet! Will definitely go back.
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Brian K.

Recently, while on vacation we were in Boston for the Sox v Yankees series and were craving sushi. We made a reservation at Haru and upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised with the interior decor of the restaurant. From the outside, the patio looked cool, but we didnt know what the interior would be as the restaurant is located in the ground floor of an office building. The finishes were very nice and authentic, with a modern Japanese contemporary flair. Upon being seated, our server told us about a new sushi special they were trying out, Kobe Beef strips served sushi style. We were hooked and tried the new special, and although the price was steep, they were well worth it. The sushi menu had a lot of creative rolls, and we ordered a few along with rock shrimp tempura appetizer, which all were excellent. For our entrees, we had the black cod which was prepared perfectly, while the chicken terriyaki was a little salty, and the sauce was very high on the ginger infusion. All in all, with a good sake, drink, sushi, and entree menu, if your looking for some traditional japanese dishes with a modern flair, Haru Sushi is a great dining choice.
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Jess Y.

The atmosphere was cozy, yet sleek and new. The waiter was prompt and friendly and offered advice from drinks to apps to specials. The service, while good was standard, and unfortunately might have been the only highlight of the evening. The spider roll disappointed with its plume of graying lettuce and burnt soft shell crab. The seaweed in the seaweed salad tasted dehydrated and was overpowered by the vinaigrette. The three other rolls we ordered looked like small craggly lumps of rice with fish bits stuffed inside. I figured a blind infant sushi chef must be working, but we didn't see him when we walked by the sushi bar. We hoped to be pleasantly surprised by this recently opened extension of the chain, but we were sadly disappointed.
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Jess H.

I have a mixed opinion of Haru. I loved it the first time but the second trip back was terrible especially in the service department. I have gone with large parties both times 9-12 people. If you order the right thing, namely the specialty rolls they do a great job but the quality of the fish is variable depending on which day you go. When you order a lot of food (ie the first time we ordered 3 sushi/sashimi deluxes for 2, and 4 specialty rolls) you get the best quality service and fish. They even threw in a few extra types of fish (sea bass, spanish mackarel that were not listed in the dish) So I had a great time and the best sushi ever that day. However, the second time I ordered just 1 of those and a specialty roll and got sub-par fish. The fish looked at least 1-2 days older than it should have been and despite the restaurant being completely empty the servers took 20min too long to come take our order/refill glasses. If I didn't have such a great time the first time I would definitely not go back. Just be ready to dump out your pocketbook everytime you go. BTW, the Boston Uncommon Roll is my favorite and the gold flake give it a bit of flair.
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Ismet G.

I love the sushi here, and week by week I realize it gets more and more packed. I was also confident to have taken my father-in-law, where we enjoyed together a variety of sushis and sashimis (we took sushi sashimi plate for 2). Another time, I took a guest from NY and we complemented our sushis with some warm sake. If you are in the area, home delivery works perfect too. You usually get them delivered within 30 minutes...
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Vivian C.

The reason for this last minute dinner get-together? My friend's birthday certificate for $20 was expiring the next day. Our plan of action? Hit their Happy Hour for a selection of bites, then fill in the edges of our appetites with something from the regular menu that cost more than the birthday 20. We 3 ended up getting stuffed for $16 apiece: String Bean Tempura $4 Fish Tacos $7 times 2 Short Rib Buns $8 Lobster Gyoza $8 Salmon Avocado Roll $6.25 Eel Avocado Roll $7.50 Bluefin Crab Corn Fritter $8 The String Bean Tempura was lightly crisp, but a touch bland till I squeezed some lime over it and dipped it into the seasoning provided. The fish tacos were unexpectedly, yet not surprisingly (since Haru is a Japanese restaurant with raw fish offerings after all), raw. The short rib buns arrived in a count of two, and were pretty good though I greatly prefer the pork belly version found available else where. The Lobster Gyoza was a thin skin stuffed chock full of the meat. The fritters were small and crispy - okay, but not quite as satisfying as the gyoza. The rolls were as good as could be expected. So yes, get the Lobster Gyoza here.
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Victoria S.

The sushi here is pretty good and the service is relatively quick even on extremely busy days. This place is located right inside/slightly outside of the Prudential Center and it's tucked away well enough that it isn't generally discovered by tourists that are visiting the area. Some of the basic rolls are a bit pricey but if you're looking for something special it'll be decently priced.
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Laura D.

Stopped by to use my $20 birthday certificate--what an awesome perk! We ordered 4 sushi rolls: Vegetable Tempura, California, Rock Shrimp Avocado, and Avocado. The total was $21.87 and I couldn't have been happier to see a $1.87 bill after the birthday coupon! Overall, each of the rolls was very good. All were 6 pieces with the exception of the Veggie Tempura, which was 5. Between two small women, we easily ate all 4 rolls and probably could have eaten a 5th between us (but we resisted). I think the Rock Shrimp Tempura was my favorite as it had a slight sweetness to it that I couldn't place, but really enjoyed. Definitely good sushi, but I'm not sure if it's good enough to regularly make the trek into the city for. When we arrived at 5:50 for a 6PM reservation (on a Thursday) there was no one else in the place, so our food came very quickly. The atmosphere is upscale and aesthetically interesting, but the service (as other commenters have mentioned) leaves something to be desired, hence only 4/5. Our waiter was very prompt with everything, but had a total lack of warmth or personality. We'll come back when we have more birthday coupons.
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Alyssa B.

Haru shines in its fun specials and happy hour deals. I came in for a Galentine's Day dinner a few years back because they had some kind of special going on, and I had a great time although the food was not all that memorable. Flash forward to present day, where I was itching to use my $20 OFF BIRTHDAY CERTIFICATE before it expired at the end of my birthmonth. Talk about an amazing perk! Anyway, I figured I'd get decent, not spectacular, food, but for $20 off it'd be worth it. Boy was I mistaken! I ordered the Sushi & Sashimi entree and the fish was so so so fresh, flavorful and tender. Heaven in my mouth! $28 gets you 6 large pieces of sashimi (tuna, yellowtail & whitefish), 4 large pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, red snapper, shrimp), a California roll and a GIANT eel/cucumber hand roll. I figured I wouldn't be able to finish it all so I'd have leftovers, but instead I devoured the whole dish and thoroughly enjoyed each bite. I'm telling you, for whatever reason I really was not expecting the sushi to be all that great. And I was wrong, very wrong. So much so that I'm wondering if I should head there for lunch today to try out their bento boxes. If you have any misgivings about Haru, I recommend giving it another shot. You might just be pleasantly surprised. I know I will be back! And if nothing else, sign up for the birthday list so you can get $20 of free food, no strings attached!
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Kelsi B.

I've definitely had better sushi in Wisconsin, which I feel like shouldn't be a thing. Service is good, space is cool, but I just was not impressed with the quality/taste of sushi at Haru. I started with the Lobster Gyoza which were not very flavorful at all. They were far too fishy, and pretty bland. Plus they were really hard to eat because of their size. For my main course, I ordered the Hime, which is a Maki entree of the Spicy crab mango roll, Tuna avocado roll and Shrimp tempura roll. All for a (pretty steep) $22.25. They all tasted okay, but nothing I would come back for. The dipping sauce that came with the Shrimp tempura roll may have been my favorite part. It made the combo very delicious. The Spicy crab mango roll was too sweet, and the tuna avocado roll was good, but not great. This review would be 2 stars if you did not get as much sushi for your money. $22.25 still seems like a lot for 3 basic rolls, but the rolls are HUGE. If I was staying in the area again, I would not hesitate to come back however I am in no rush to try Haru again.
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Stephan L.

I really enjoyed the nigiri as well as the dumplings I had as a starter. Tge server was fast and friendly and I did have a good time. However, the menu had a huge stain going through several pages any my napkin wasn't clean either, so an eye for detail would help improve the overall impression.
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Mary C.

It's getting frustrating that every decent sushi spot in Boston requires a reservation. Haru is the perfect restaurant to grab last minute sushi, and Haru's quality is decent and acceptable. The restaurant is located at a prime spot at the back of the Prudential Center. The decor is just like every other Haru but it is more spacious and comfortable than the other Harus. The hostesses are welcoming and you're seated immediately regardless or early or late arrival. The portions are small - especially the sashimi - but the fish is pretty fresh. The edamame dumplings are yummy and are pretty unique. Nothing here is a standout, but everything is solid and satisfy my sushi cravings. By the way, the hot sake here is a must have. Sushi + sake = perfect meal!
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Becky T.

Let me start by saying I am not a sushi expert, so my review could be unfair. I went here for lunch bc I wanted something quick and not too pricey. I got seaweed salad and a California roll. First, the waiter seemed very aloof, possibly bc I didn't order "real" sushi, but that's just an assumption. The seaweed salad was good until the end, then there was way too much soy sauce. The California roll was fine, but was about as good as what I could get at a food court or grocery store. Overall I spent $16 on seaweed salad, a roll, and water and I left hungry. Probably my fault for what I ordered, but I left wishing I'd gone to the food truck across the street. I give it 3 stars bc again, partially my fault for poor order choices.
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Jimmy B.

I know the Haru in NYC is delicious, so I was really disappointed by our quick lunch last weekend... I asked for a Spicy Kani Salad and several pieces of Tuna... For some reason they didn't know what it was or how to make it... That was scary, eventually it came out and it was ok... The Tuna on the other hand was just a disappointment... It was stringy, grainy and very pale... I guess we should have taken a hint when we walked into this large restaurant and there was only 1 other table of people...
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Ying L.

I like this place! Was surprised with their appetizer! Usually I don't expect too much for appetizers, most restaurants don't pay attention to this part, seems like. But here in Haru, we had the king crab dumplings and the shrimp, they are soooo good! And came in big portion! Very generous restaurant :D And the sushis are also good, though not beyond expectation. But I guess it's hard to surprise people in sushi. Good quality is enough. All in all, a very satisfactory experience! Ah and super friendly staff!
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Tyler K.

The Strawberry Fin roll is spectacular! It's strawberry and yellow tail and mango and jalapeÃ±os and -- Oh. Wow. The Chilean Sea Bass with noodles was cooked to perfection and flavored with an emerald necklace of seasonings. The vegetable tempura is excellent. Stacy, a waitress of six months, knew her menu, described the dishes perfectly, recommended precisely according the desires, and provided excellent but unobtrusive service.
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Nicky E.

I'm a big fan of Haru. Ate there last night with a friend and it's always a classic go-to sushi place of mine. The selection of sushi is pretty decent - and I love the Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer. Not as tasty as mouth-watering as Douzo or Red Lantern, but reasonably priced and still yummy enough to keep me coming back. The atmosphere is great, and I love their seasonal cocktails...as well as happy hour!
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Shelby J.

My boyfriend and I LOVE this place. We eat sushi 1-2 times a week (not sure if that's healthy) but we have eaten all over boston at various sushi bars but still seem to always go back to haru. I have never had bad service there. They have always been respectful and accommodating to any of our small requests. The sushi is great as well as fried calamari(!! Yum!!) , fried green beans ( only at happy hour) duck spring rolls, crab dumplings Mmmm. It's pretty reasonable as far as prices go for sushi. And for good sushi it's worth it.
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Keith O.

My wife and I stopped here for lunch one day. We were looking for a closer sushi restaurant than Ginza and something not as expensive as Oishii. Haru is both of those but after about 3 rolls and several individual pieces we will not be going back. The quality and flavor were lacking. On the upside it has a cool look inside and good bar.
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Sofia A.

Selection falls short... same for taste. We had the shrimp shumai, a couple of the noodle soups and other plates. For the price, there are better options in the area. Decor and service are good though.
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Andrew T.

I've made a decision. That decision is that I am bearish on eating at the restaurant, and bullish on takeout. We have done delivery from Haru a half dozen or so times now, and we love it. The food IS good, I just thought the space and the service was sort of lacking. Now we just have Haru come to us, and it is a much much better experience.
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RRS R.

I would have to say it is one of the better sushi spots in the city, spicy tuna and yellowtail both excellent choices. Recommended this place to a buddy who took his now girlfriend there for a first date on my review she is a big sushi head, loved it. As with most downtown restaurants it should be visually appealing; sort of a nightclub vibe. Great for groups, get a late reservation on Fridays.
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Barney B.

over-priced and un-satisfying, all served in a dark yet terribly generic setting. special rolls at $14-18 a pop should actually be special, not bland. $8 wimpy drafts of Kirin, just a slap in the face. nigiri was rubbery, rice tasted overdone. service was sweet, but odd - do you really need to explain your menu to me because it's my first time at your restaurant? you did say 'your restaurant' and not 'a restaurant', right? i think of sushi as being ubiquitous and therefore not really in need of explanation. But maybe that's my east coast snobbery and the bulk of their customers are out-of-towners trying out this 'ethnic food' for perhaps their first time? regardless, that east coast snobbery extends to this review when I whole-heartedly say: "this is really not worth your time or money" - really head elsewhere, Douzo, Osushi, Snappy, Seiyo...need I go on? even the stuff at Shaw's next door is likely more satisfying overall and deserves to be an option when considering this place. snob out
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Francis W.

I have been to Haru 3 times, and all times have been for birthday parties. All experiences were great! The wait staff was courteous and the food was taste. The first birthday I attended here was a surprise party. Our waitress was really helpful with keeping us hidden before the guest of honor arrived. In terms of food, I recommend the special scallop entree with truffle salsa currently on the menu. Their vegetable soup with soba noodles is also good, which I think is on the lunch menu, but they said we could also order it for dinner. The mixed drinks are tasty--especially the champagne cocktail.
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Frenchie B.

The sashimi was excellent. I find all Haru's to have consistently good fish...which is um kinda important so you don't get sick or gag from eating less than fresh fish. That said, I found my miso soup to be really watered down, the seaweed salad to be really tough, and the seaweed paper on my handroll to be chewy which I think it means it was exposed to humidity...aka not fresh and crisp. Did you know that Haru is a chain, part of the Benihana family that includes RA Sushi? Eating at Haru's all over NYC for years I can't believe I didn't know this until eating in Boston
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Dick G.

This place is a classy joint with incredible food. I am shocked the average is three starts... the prices are reasonable for the regular stuff and if you want the unique dishes, they are fairly expensive, but you pay for quality, right? I dont know what they do with the tuna, but some of the best spicy tuna rolls I have ever had are here. Also if you go after work, Monday - Friday from 4-6 they have a $5 bar menu that has a lot of great rolls, some $4 rolls as well. Some of the friendliest (and attractive) bartenders in the industry. If you have not been, this place is a must go. Also I saw Bruce Willis here one night when I was there last summer.
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GL T.

Venue and service were superb! But food was ordinary. Good thing we had sushi rolls from the Haru Hour. Around $5-6 for a roll. The Kamikaze roll was our favorite.
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Hannah T.

What is with all the hype? Has no one here had an amazing maki roll before because it ain't here. I made a reservation after many people recommended it to me, but I was severely disappointed. First of all: The air conditioning was blowing DIRECTLY onto me and I was a popsicle by the time i got my miso soup. Second of all: Does anyone else hate when sushi restaurants use sweet rice in their sushi? Its that rice that overpowers the taste of the lovely things inside the sushi... yeah its gross. Third of all: Wow, never had a creepier waiter in my life, can we say CLOSE TALKER! Fourth of all: I went there for my birthday lunch with my mom, so I was prepared to spend a little more than I usually do, but my extra buck did not get me far. Everything was completely average and I was not happy. Overall: Why spend so much on something you can get at Symphony Sushi or Jae's for a bit less mulah and a lot more taste. Not recommended!
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Ellen T.

This is my 2nd time here for dinner. The place looks really nice. I love the decor. Kind of sad that the food is average only. The price of the specials rolls are kind of pricey. I wasn't really impressed with the selections either. They don't get too creative with the special rolls-you'll notice that it is either tuna or salmon in the roll. Although, I did like the red sox roll and the boston uncommon roll, I think it had some gold leaf on it but I forgot which one. We also tried some of the appetizers. The tempura was good, the miso cod was okay (I've had better at other places), and the tuna tartar was very good. There's a few selection of tartars. Servicewise-the waiter here was really dumb. We had a big group, like 12 people or so. So when we got to the dinner ordering, he took our orders individually when I asked him if we can do it all together. He said no. Which was really stupid..since we all wanted to share our rolls anyways. If he let us do it together then they could have brought it out in one huge plate or boat instead. And also we could have ordered more stuff, thus making his portion of the tip bigger. Oh well, he refused my request, his loss. A few people ordered the sashimi/roll set and the main cooked entrees. The chirashi was good, the fish was fresh. The steak teriyaki was good too. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the special rolls so I don't think I'll visit this place that often.
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Jessica L.

Food is always delicious and they have a full bar. The atmosphere is really modern and fun. Everytime I've been here the only disappointing part is the service. I always end up with a waiter/waitress that ignores us and/or it takes them forever to refill water glasses, or get extra napkins. The food is good, though.
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Vivian C.

The reason for this last minute dinner get-together? My friend's birthday certificate for $20 was expiring the next day. Our plan of action? Hit their Happy Hour for a selection of bites, then fill in the edges of our appetites with something from the regular menu that cost more than the birthday 20. We 3 ended up getting stuffed for $16 apiece: String Bean Tempura $4 Fish Tacos $7 times 2 Short Rib Buns $8 Lobster Gyoza $8 Salmon Avocado Roll $6.25 Eel Avocado Roll $7.50 Bluefin Crab Corn Fritter $8 The String Bean Tempura was lightly crisp, but a touch bland till I squeezed some lime over it and dipped it into the seasoning provided. The fish tacos were unexpectedly, yet not surprisingly (since Haru is a Japanese restaurant with raw fish offerings after all), raw. The short rib buns arrived in a count of two, and were pretty good though I greatly prefer the pork belly version found available else where. The Lobster Gyoza was a thin skin stuffed chock full of the meat. The fritters were small and crispy - okay, but not quite as satisfying as the gyoza. The rolls were as good as could be expected. So yes, get the Lobster Gyoza here.
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Victoria S.

The sushi here is pretty good and the service is relatively quick even on extremely busy days. This place is located right inside/slightly outside of the Prudential Center and it's tucked away well enough that it isn't generally discovered by tourists that are visiting the area. Some of the basic rolls are a bit pricey but if you're looking for something special it'll be decently priced.
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Stephan L.

I really enjoyed the nigiri as well as the dumplings I had as a starter. Tge server was fast and friendly and I did have a good time. However, the menu had a huge stain going through several pages any my napkin wasn't clean either, so an eye for detail would help improve the overall impression.
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Laura D.

Stopped by to use my $20 birthday certificate--what an awesome perk! We ordered 4 sushi rolls: Vegetable Tempura, California, Rock Shrimp Avocado, and Avocado. The total was $21.87 and I couldn't have been happier to see a $1.87 bill after the birthday coupon! Overall, each of the rolls was very good. All were 6 pieces with the exception of the Veggie Tempura, which was 5. Between two small women, we easily ate all 4 rolls and probably could have eaten a 5th between us (but we resisted). I think the Rock Shrimp Tempura was my favorite as it had a slight sweetness to it that I couldn't place, but really enjoyed. Definitely good sushi, but I'm not sure if it's good enough to regularly make the trek into the city for. When we arrived at 5:50 for a 6PM reservation (on a Thursday) there was no one else in the place, so our food came very quickly. The atmosphere is upscale and aesthetically interesting, but the service (as other commenters have mentioned) leaves something to be desired, hence only 4/5. Our waiter was very prompt with everything, but had a total lack of warmth or personality. We'll come back when we have more birthday coupons.
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Alyssa B.

Haru shines in its fun specials and happy hour deals. I came in for a Galentine's Day dinner a few years back because they had some kind of special going on, and I had a great time although the food was not all that memorable. Flash forward to present day, where I was itching to use my $20 OFF BIRTHDAY CERTIFICATE before it expired at the end of my birthmonth. Talk about an amazing perk! Anyway, I figured I'd get decent, not spectacular, food, but for $20 off it'd be worth it. Boy was I mistaken! I ordered the Sushi & Sashimi entree and the fish was so so so fresh, flavorful and tender. Heaven in my mouth! $28 gets you 6 large pieces of sashimi (tuna, yellowtail & whitefish), 4 large pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, red snapper, shrimp), a California roll and a GIANT eel/cucumber hand roll. I figured I wouldn't be able to finish it all so I'd have leftovers, but instead I devoured the whole dish and thoroughly enjoyed each bite. I'm telling you, for whatever reason I really was not expecting the sushi to be all that great. And I was wrong, very wrong. So much so that I'm wondering if I should head there for lunch today to try out their bento boxes. If you have any misgivings about Haru, I recommend giving it another shot. You might just be pleasantly surprised. I know I will be back! And if nothing else, sign up for the birthday list so you can get $20 of free food, no strings attached!
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Kelsi B.

I've definitely had better sushi in Wisconsin, which I feel like shouldn't be a thing. Service is good, space is cool, but I just was not impressed with the quality/taste of sushi at Haru. I started with the Lobster Gyoza which were not very flavorful at all. They were far too fishy, and pretty bland. Plus they were really hard to eat because of their size. For my main course, I ordered the Hime, which is a Maki entree of the Spicy crab mango roll, Tuna avocado roll and Shrimp tempura roll. All for a (pretty steep) $22.25. They all tasted okay, but nothing I would come back for. The dipping sauce that came with the Shrimp tempura roll may have been my favorite part. It made the combo very delicious. The Spicy crab mango roll was too sweet, and the tuna avocado roll was good, but not great. This review would be 2 stars if you did not get as much sushi for your money. $22.25 still seems like a lot for 3 basic rolls, but the rolls are HUGE. If I was staying in the area again, I would not hesitate to come back however I am in no rush to try Haru again.
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Mary C.

It's getting frustrating that every decent sushi spot in Boston requires a reservation. Haru is the perfect restaurant to grab last minute sushi, and Haru's quality is decent and acceptable. The restaurant is located at a prime spot at the back of the Prudential Center. The decor is just like every other Haru but it is more spacious and comfortable than the other Harus. The hostesses are welcoming and you're seated immediately regardless or early or late arrival. The portions are small - especially the sashimi - but the fish is pretty fresh. The edamame dumplings are yummy and are pretty unique. Nothing here is a standout, but everything is solid and satisfy my sushi cravings. By the way, the hot sake here is a must have. Sushi + sake = perfect meal!
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Becky T.

Let me start by saying I am not a sushi expert, so my review could be unfair. I went here for lunch bc I wanted something quick and not too pricey. I got seaweed salad and a California roll. First, the waiter seemed very aloof, possibly bc I didn't order "real" sushi, but that's just an assumption. The seaweed salad was good until the end, then there was way too much soy sauce. The California roll was fine, but was about as good as what I could get at a food court or grocery store. Overall I spent $16 on seaweed salad, a roll, and water and I left hungry. Probably my fault for what I ordered, but I left wishing I'd gone to the food truck across the street. I give it 3 stars bc again, partially my fault for poor order choices.
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Jimmy B.

I know the Haru in NYC is delicious, so I was really disappointed by our quick lunch last weekend... I asked for a Spicy Kani Salad and several pieces of Tuna... For some reason they didn't know what it was or how to make it... That was scary, eventually it came out and it was ok... The Tuna on the other hand was just a disappointment... It was stringy, grainy and very pale... I guess we should have taken a hint when we walked into this large restaurant and there was only 1 other table of people...
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Ying L.

I like this place! Was surprised with their appetizer! Usually I don't expect too much for appetizers, most restaurants don't pay attention to this part, seems like. But here in Haru, we had the king crab dumplings and the shrimp, they are soooo good! And came in big portion! Very generous restaurant :D And the sushis are also good, though not beyond expectation. But I guess it's hard to surprise people in sushi. Good quality is enough. All in all, a very satisfactory experience! Ah and super friendly staff!
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Tyler K.

The Strawberry Fin roll is spectacular! It's strawberry and yellow tail and mango and jalapeÃ±os and -- Oh. Wow. The Chilean Sea Bass with noodles was cooked to perfection and flavored with an emerald necklace of seasonings. The vegetable tempura is excellent. Stacy, a waitress of six months, knew her menu, described the dishes perfectly, recommended precisely according the desires, and provided excellent but unobtrusive service.
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Nicky E.

I'm a big fan of Haru. Ate there last night with a friend and it's always a classic go-to sushi place of mine. The selection of sushi is pretty decent - and I love the Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer. Not as tasty as mouth-watering as Douzo or Red Lantern, but reasonably priced and still yummy enough to keep me coming back. The atmosphere is great, and I love their seasonal cocktails...as well as happy hour!
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Christina G.

Haru seems to be more about style than substance and the food is very Americanized and very expensive for what it is, but the quality is fine. The convenient location makes it an easy pitstop if you want a healthy and reasonably tasty meal near the Pru/Copley. I came in for a quick dinner with my mother after running some errands in the neighborhood. We were both hangry and just needed something healthy and convenient, and Haru was right in front of us. We started with seaweed salad and ohitashi. The seaweed salad consisted a scoop of very sugary supermarket seaweed salad in a radicchio cup with some random vegetables strewn around a fancy square plate. And it cost $8. I could have gone to the grocery store next door and gotten a bigger portion of seaweed for 1/4 the price. But I guess not on a glammed-up trendy plate. For the main course, I had chirashi and my mother had a sashimi assortment. The presentation of both looked a lot more American than Japanese, with a lot of frou frou. I would have liked a more interesting assortment of fish for the chirashi. Their sushi list in general is fairly watered down, with a focus on designer rolls - and they were out of uni, which was what I really wanted. But the fish we had tasted good enough. Actually, it was probably above average in terms of freshness. Service was OK - not the best, but I've seen worse. We were in and out in about an hour. Bottom line: you can get much better sushi in Boston for much better prices, but Haru is OK if you are in the area and hungry and don't have the time or inclination to go elsewhere in search of truly good or authentic sushi, and if you're OK with spending a bit more than what comparable food would normally cost.
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Ryan A.

I live around the corner and decided to finally try this place. It was good but not great. The three of us ordered the edamame, the crab dumplings and the lobster gyoza to start. The edamame was good (I feel it's pretty hard to mess up edamame), the crab dumplings were really good and the lobster gyoza was not so good. I then ordered the lobster roll and the vegetarian sushi entree. The lobster roll wasn't very good to be honest and the vegetarian sushi entree was basically just cooked vegetables wrapped around some rice. Not much creativity at all. On a side note, I tried a piece of someone's Fantasy Roll and it was REALLY GOOD. So at least there was that. As for the service, it was OK. The waitress was very nice but the food came out slowly despite the place not being busy and when it came time to pay the check, the waitress was nowhere to be found. We were a few minutes away from getting up and giving someone our cards before she finally showed up. With so many great sushi options in Boston, this place simply falls short.
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Kevin P.

I came here for lunch special and got the roll combo. The avocado was hard, and the sushi was not fresh. Also, one of my salmon pieces was actually a piece of bone, not a salmon. Considering I paid $20 (upgraded a roll for $3 upcharge), it did not meet my expectations. I came here once for dinner and it was ok... decided to give it another shot and now I regret it.
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Shelby J.

My boyfriend and I LOVE this place. We eat sushi 1-2 times a week (not sure if that's healthy) but we have eaten all over boston at various sushi bars but still seem to always go back to haru. I have never had bad service there. They have always been respectful and accommodating to any of our small requests. The sushi is great as well as fried calamari(!! Yum!!) , fried green beans ( only at happy hour) duck spring rolls, crab dumplings Mmmm. It's pretty reasonable as far as prices go for sushi. And for good sushi it's worth it.
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Courtney K.

The food is worthy of 5 stars, fish is super fresh, sushi rolls are large and come with a side salad, and the other fish and meat entrees appear to be sized well. I got the boston common roll which comes with tuna, salmon, veggies, and gold flakes on the top- beautiful presentation! I would've given this place 5* but have to take one off for service. The waitress was hitting on one of my male friends pretty aggressively when we dined here, and made a joke about spanking him that made him very uncomfortable. Then she made another joke towards him when we paid the bill, which he also did not find amusing. She was also a little too aggressive pushing the dessert....this place is pretty expensive and after paying upwards of $20 per entree we weren't interested in dessert at all and a little miffed by the pushiness. If I ever visit Boston again, I would probably come back because this was only one waitress and overall the food is very good, and its got a great location in the prudential center.
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Alexandra M.

Came for restaurant week. Food: We got fish tacos and shrimp tempura (they were out of crab dumplings :( ). The fish tacos were okay, not very flavorful but the shrimp tempura was great and there were a ton of shrimp in it! I then got the kiss of fire which was amazing. Perfect heat level. My friend got the back bay which came with gold flakes. She also thought it was great. For desert we had banana spring rolls which were really good, but needed more chocolate and could have been smaller--maybe cut the banana in half long ways so it's not so thick? Drinks: They have a drink special until april which is a great deal because 2 of the drinks are half price, and the drinks are very different from one another. I had something with blackberry which was great and the other drink was very sweet. Service: Our drinks came quite late because the bartender had run out of paper. I have two problems with this excuse: (1) what was he doing in the meantime when no orders were coming in--did he think no one was drinking? (2) why didn't our server check? our aps came out before drinks. After that she was on top of everything though. A bit dark inside, so I guess it's romantic for a date and we saw a lot going on.
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Rob W.

We are from Colorado so we were excited to be on the coast and try some fresh seafood. When we asked our waiter which fish was fresh and locally caught she told us NOTHING! That was disappointing. For heavens sake, at least tell us a local fish and act like its fresh, The food was expensive too. The bill was about $150 for two.
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Miss M.

A very UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY for me. THIS PLACE IS THE ULTIMATE RIP OFF! Like a rip off off of a rip off. Oh, and I'm paranoid now that I have parasite eggs inside of me. The one star is for the very welcoming server we had, her first name began with a K, maybe Kerri? Anyhow, she was very nice, orderly and helpful. As a server she deserves 4 stars--it's tough and she kept her poise. It was late on Friday, so I understood that our beverages were late...and that we had to wait the whole time to get a refill on our water but...it happens. Location, near the Pru, part of the Pru...or something. So price is going to be a little much. The ambiance is nice, a little TOO dark...but the dim lights can't fool my expertise on good sushi. Opening the sticky laminated menu--very poorly put together, very confusing, not clear at all. I think the confusion is purposeful. Even our server said the menu is confusing. Even when I asked her about some of the entrees, I was still confused -- not her fault, it's because the combinations were strange. There should be TWO types of menus: 1-the basic kind with the menu item and a brief description or 2-the "high end" menu with only a title and the server tells you about the dish. This menu looked like it was written by someone with A.D.D. who never had real sushi. The food: I thought that it was an absolute joke. I got perhaps 9 pieces of sushi, and it was not fresh, tasteless, and down right dull. It tasted as if it had been thawed for the 5th time. The only taste I tasted was funky fish. 9 pieces for 25 bucks...hmmm.. The seaweed salad--what seaweed salad? The presentation was okay, but it was a distraction. Shredded carrots and cucumbers in a cabbage cup. Hardly any seaweed, not worth the price...and the seaweed tasted like it came out of Boston Harbor. The vegetable tempura was okay. The bill came and it was so not worth it. I left still hungry, apologizing to my friends, even though they were good sports about divvying up the doe. A few hundred gone, and four disappointed stomachs. The menu had the strangest items which cost WAAAAAY more than they should be. I'm not trying to be cheap, but after an hour I had to go home early, because my stomach was hurting so much. Guess what? I ended up with my dinner in the toilet. Bottom Line: VERY unhappy, in bed from puking some of the night, shady quality, weird selections, bad design and composition of food. Sorry, but I'm not...and I don't like being made out to look like the bad guy.
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j b.

Ordered the lobster roll and VERY disappointed. Basically no lobster in the roll. Paid $18 for a roll that basically consisted of lettuce and cucumber. Complete rip off.
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Lisa O.

Had some family in town and we decided to eat at CPK but quickly discovered Haru. BEST DECISION EVER. We had the most delicious sushi and could've easily eaten twice what we ordered! The spicy tuna and edamame appetizers were delicious. We ordered a couple different rolls. The Spicy Titanic roll was by far the hit of the night! While we enjoyed the Kiss of Fire roll, it wasn't nearly as spicy as you would expect it to be. It was more like a whisper of kick. Delicious anyway!
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Bill Z.

I don't need the decor to be fancier than the sushi. Haru is very trendy with its seating and lighting. It also has a very emphasized bar area you walk through to get to your trendy tables. The sake menu fits in with that. It was, indeed, an impressive sake selection, though the prices were on the higher side. I was content to order a sample of 4 sakes at a price more reasonable than a bottle. The sushi was quite traditional in type and presentation, with a smaller number of specialty rolls than I have seen at smaller places. I sampled some of the more unique offerings on the appetizer selection and found them tasty. The sushi itself was a little blander than expected but not bad. One thing I do appreciate is that there were no problems at all splitting our group of 12 into multiple separate checks of different sizes, and I also appreciated how effortlessly our waitress carried this out. I saw from their menu that they have a "Happy Hour" focus, and from the decor, menu, and location, I can see that the place has been designed for that experience.
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Miao C.

Came here on a sat night and was told it would be a 5 min wait which ended up being a bit more than double that time but not a big deal. The items on the menu were a bit pricey but it's a nice restaurant. I tried the fish taco trio, Boston uncommon roll and the Chilean sea bass entree. The food was presented pretty nicely when it finally arrived since it took a while. The sea bass was really good but the Boston uncommon roll was a bit bland to me, I didn't get any taste or flavor from the fish. The fish tacos had good amount of fish in them but the tacos are on the smaller side. They messed up on one of my friend's order but was able to fix it right away.
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Tony G.

Very boringly average. King crab dumplings were ok. They were like pot-stickers, except there wasn't a crispy side. Would have been nice texturally. Tasted ok. Rock shrimp tempura was bad. Soggy and bland. I was looking for the lobster appetizer but they were out of lobster (in Boston???) and recommended this as a replacement. Garlic shrimp was ok. Dry, not very garlicky. Another meh. Finally one of their signature sushi rolls - lobster roll - that was quite nice. Overall, worth it if your hungry. I was in the hotel across the street and only had time for a quick bite so unable to explore further afield. Wouldn't go there again.
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Liz O.

I stumbled upon Haru when I was really hungry. I knew the Haru in New York and thought it was worth trying. It was. The lunch prices were a little steep, but the food was very good. I got a few sushi rolls and they were all very delicious and filling. The decor inside is very open, but dark. It would be perfect for dinner time, but felt weird in the middle of the day. So I'd recommend dinner here and would certainly try it again when I'm next in town.
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Malaise L.

wish there were half stars and i would give this place half more food was average but that is not necessarily bad then again my husband really like his dish so maybe it was just what i ordered they did not have the sake i wanted but the waiter recommended a different one namely the only other nigori they had and that was very good service was attentive i will definitely give it another try and maybe i will get a little more adventurous with my order
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Michael J.

I've been to Haru quite a few times for the happy hour menu at the bar. Before tonight, I would have given Haru 3 stars. The happy hour menu is great, which is the reason for still going back. The crunchy salmon rolls are ridiculous! Actually, the crunchy salmon rolls are the reason for still going back. The other items on the happy hour menu are good too. However, the bar service is generally not very good. The bar is never crowded, so I'm not sure how service can be less than attentive. Tonight's experience is the reason for knocking Haru down to 2 stars. We went there again for the happy hour. Sat at the bar like usual. There were two people behind the bar facing away from us counting money. And we sat there. And the two people behind the bar didn't acknowledge us. And we sat there. And were ignored. And we sat there....being ignored. Nobody ever turned around. No acknowledgment. We walked in to your establishment on our own will. We have money. We want to give you our money, but you don't want to take it. After almost 5 minutes of no acknowledgment from either person behind the bar who were still counting money or something, we left and went to 5 Napkin Burger, which has a great happy hour as well, and a bartender who understands that acknowledging a customer and taking an order is how to actually make money. We will still probably go back to Haru for the crunchy salmon roll, but will be ready to go to 5 Napkin as a backup.
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Cindy H.

I came here for the 2nd time to use my $20 Haru Access birthday certificate (sign up for free if you wanna get in on this!), and it was a decent experience. I find this place to be pretty overpriced. For example, you probably shouldn't charge like $6 for some mochi ice cream pieces. Because of this, we skipped dessert and went elsewhere in search of sweets. I would NOT recommend any of the tartares. I am usually the #1 fan of anything tartare, but theirs was watery and flavorless, and they didn't even give you any bread or crackers to put it on. For $10, I was highly dissatisfied with the taste and amount. The King Crab Dumplings were pretty good. So were our eel/avocado and spicy tuna sushi rolls. Your average run of the mill sushi, but ingredients tasted fresh, so that was pretty solid. A+ for ambiance and friendly service.
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G. U.

This is a staple in my Sushi collection! Haru's restaurant is clean and beautiful and the food is delicious. As someone who eats a LOT of sushi, this place is one of the best. The ambiance is cozy and modern. Great for a work dinner or meeting, a night out, lunch, and even good for kids. First of all, the service is wonderful, and once you become a regular they remember you pretty well. The food is always presented beautifully and I have never been unhappy with the quality of seafood that is brought out. Everything is of great quality and the prices are not terrible for what you are getting, although there are other great places for sushi that are slightly cheaper, it really depends on what you are getting. At Haru, you know that everything is fresh. They also have a great "Haru Hour" menu with cheaper appetizers and the monthly drink special. A few of my personal favorites from the menu include: Unaju, Udon, Boston Uncommon Roll, and Back Bay Roll. Definitely try Haru and form your own opinion but this place is really good!
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Jeff J.

Ate at the bar. Awesome fish. Had fun w a great bartender and my server. Will be back. Soon, I hope.
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Marilyn C.

The review is mainly on the restaurant itself not the food. My husband and I had all day appointments at Boston Children's for our son and it happened to I have friends visiting from Texas that week. We decided to meet at The Shops at Prudential and eat at Haru. Our waiter was great. The problem started when I needed to change my son's diaper. I got his stuff ready and went to the restroom like any normal parent would. Look around aaaannnndddd no changing station. Went out to talk to the staff and the bartender was kind enough to see what she can do. Came back several times and was told by the manager that I would have to walk to Star Market to change my 4 MONTH OLD (which I have no idea where it even is.) I was furious at this point. The manager finally comes out and repeated the same thing and added you can't change him out in the open. Ummm..that was why I went to the restroom to use the CHANGING STATION which you don't have. She then admitted that there have been ongoing problems with a other customers that came in with kids. Oh yes, she also kept saying that it was stated on their website that they do not have a changing station. Once again I said, not from the area, friends visiting from Texas, we just happened to walk by and decided to give it a try. No reason to check your website out. Bottom line, if you have kids and need a changing station, this is not your place. Oh yes, my husband ended going to California Pizza Kitchen, upstairs from Haru and changed my son. They were nice enough to let him use the restroom even though we weren't eating there.
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Michelle S.

I was excited to try Haru, and it's in a convenient location near the Prudential Center. But I was disappointed by the quality of the food and the service. First, we came to Haru at around 2pm and were told that the wait would be 10-15 minutes, though the restaurant was nearly empty. Then it took more than half an hour to get our 4 sushi rolls. The waiter wasn't the most attentive, and the sushi was pretty standard.
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Bonnie L.

Overpriced for average sushi quality. I've had much better quality sushi in Chinatown for 1/3 of the prices here. Yes the atmosphere is nice and pleasant.. but not worth the lack of attention from the waiter and leaving the place not feeling satisfied. I arrived here on Sat night with reservations at 9 PM and the place was pretty packed. Once we got seated, a guest that sat at the table next to mines screamed "OH EW! Another piece of hair".. well that's a great start to my dinner. Because of her outcry, the waiter obviously had to keep them calm and not let them get any more annoyed. Since then, Our waiter barely showed up to our table.. He was always at that table next to us. He did not come to our table other than to serve the food, and give us the check. When dinner was finished, we got the bill and was waiting for him to come by to pick up the check... and he was nowhere to be found for a solid 8 minutes.. and by this time of the night, the restaurant was empty with 5 other tables. Food: I ordered the duck spring roll, super dynamite roll, and the sumo maki. The duck spring roll was drenched in oil and it wasn't great. The super dynamite roll had sriracha sauce in it so I guess it won me for that. The sumo maki brought : spicy tuna, salmon roll, and eel avocado roll. All these rolls were average.. nothing was outstandingly great. Like I've mentioned, I could have gotten all these in Chinatown for 1/3 of the price. Would I ever come here again? No.
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Sean S.

Not the most adventurous Japanese menu. Good if not pricey sushi. The nigiri cuts are average size.
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Sephora B.

Went to Haru last night for restaurant week. Walked in and the place looked nice modern like a typical sushi place. Our waitress Kerry was great. Recommended certain items on the menu for us and helped out my friends who had a tough time with the chopsticks. I got the spicy grilled filet mignon it was delicious. Kerry recommended the Back Bay rolls and I trusted her judgement and am glad did cause it was so good. I shared some with my friend but got a little upset cause I wanted that piece. My friend got the garlic shrimp and it came out and it was cold. Kerry was so apologetic about it brought back a brand new dish which was piping hot. I didn't give it a full 5 stars only because it took awhile for the food to come out. I definitely recommend Haru and if you go make sure your seated in Kerry's section. Kerry gets 5-stars.
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Angel M.

"Um, do you have a reservation?" "No." The table we get is a small table kind of in the middle of the room. Not into it, I asked to sit one over (annoying, I know, but, dont worry, you'll get used to me). Service was friendly. Scene was normal. We got there around 8pm, by 9 the place had cleared out (so you didnt have to seat me at the worst table in the room). The sushi rolls were fresh and fun. The desserts were also good. I ordered a whiskey smash with ginger or something, it was a little on the sugary side and full of way too much ice. I then ordered sparkling wine and it came in a short stemmed flute...ew. Prices were standard.
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aja m.

I've been trying to get off their mailing list for months, I've written them several times and keep getting unsolicited emails from them. I'm sure their food is lovely but it's illegal to not have a working unsubscribe option on unsolicited emails.
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Iv L.

Wow, came here for dinner. The entire experience from booking a reservation to paying for the check was simply horrible! The hostess, including the "manager on duty" were simply unprofessional people. Simply does not have good customer service right out from the beginning. I actually wrote to the customer relations on their website but no one has yet to contact me addressing my concerns. It doesn't deserve a 0 star, which I can't anyways even if I wanted too :P The food was okay, definitely not worth the price. I know they are marking it up because of the location, but at least make it tastier and a bigger portions. The waiter we have that evening saved this place from a 0 star for me. He was pretty good compare to the food and other services we were getting. Almost everyone in our party complained about something during dinner. Either spilled drinks, incorrect order on the drinks or food didn't come out exactly how we ordered it. Hearing from another friend who ordered from them during lunch time, she said the take out service was simply a mess. If anything, please go somewhere else in the area for your sushi cravings and what not. Just keep walking pass this place to elsewhere. Call another restaurant for your take out. You have been warned. :)
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S K.

I came here for my birthday---it's a great restaurant to celebrate at. The sushi was delicious and they had a great variety. It's definitely on the pricey end though but the taste was worth it. My biggest complaint was the service. I know it was a weekend and it was busy, but we were waiting for a very long time to have our order taken. Then, our waiter took a super long time to just bring our soup out (I mean, i'm pretty sure the soup is already made, it shouldn't take this long). Getting the check and paying was also slow. Every time we wanted our waiter, we had to wait for a long time. I think they should work on the service a little more....even though the taste is great.
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Tom K.

Service at the bar was not impressive. Veggies in tempura too large to eat with stixs and lost tempura batter flavor. Shrimp were good. Spicy tuna roll was different but flavorful. The tuna was mashed or pureed. Black cod was awesome.
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Paloma M.

Expensive, soy sauce tastes horribly, food was just ok and did I say it's expensive?? I wasn't impressed at all. Good service, though.
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Phuong D.

When it comes to food, I don't ever have a reason to complain, nor am I hard to satisfy. If you look at the rest of my reviews, they are mostly 4 or 5 stars. It was my 2nd time coming here, and after giving it another chance, my final thoughts about this place were set in stone. This review will be about my 2nd experience here and any comparisons made to my first experience. I was meeting with a friend here during restaurant week, which we were nervous about since we didn't have a reservation but decided to give it a try anyway. I got there first, asked the host how long the wait would be and she said 20 minutes. Not long of a wait at all, so I sat at the bar and waited for my friend to arrive while grabbing a drink. The bartender saw that I had sat down, but did not acknowledge or greeted me until 15 minutes later... yes I was texting on my phone, but it doesn't hurt to say hi and ask me if I needed a drink. After 15 minutes have passed, he finally asked me with an edge of an attitude, "do you need something?" Yes... a drink would be nice. How lovely of you to ask... My friend finally arrived and we were sat at our table. We ordered a scorpion bowl, an appetizer and two rolls of sushi. The spicy edamame was good, and the scorpion bowl tasted a little funny, but alcohol is alcohol. While were were drinking and having our appetizer, I was beginning to notice the sushi was taking a long time. We ordered one special roll and basic yellowtail & scallions roll. We were almost done with our edamame when our basic roll showed up first. After we finished our basic roll, our last roll finally came. I just couldn't fathom why 2 rolls took about a half hour to show up SEPARATELY? When I came here the first time we didn't even order any appetizers except for soup and ordered about 4 sushi rolls and it took forever for it come to the table as well, although it all came at once on the same plate. Our server was nice and fine, but the service in general with the food was unnecessarily slow. The restaurant, despite it being restaurant week, seriously wasn't that busy so there was no reason for the preparation of two food items to be so slow. The bartender was so inattentive and kind of rude. And the sushi quality here is mediocre, I'd much rather go to Douzo across the street. I won't be coming back.
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Rudy K.

We only had one item here that I would recommend, and that is the "Symphony" appetizer. There were 5 of us and we were each pleased with this appetizer. We decided to split 8 different rolls. Unfortunately, each of the 8 rolls were a disappointment. Each tempura roll we ordered (shrimp and soft shell) tasted like the tempura had been sitting under a heat lamp for several hours (no crisp and way too soft). The rainbow roll didn't have the vibrant colors you would normally expect. And the avocados were brown. The worst part of the meal was the dessert prices.. Sorry but you can't get away charging those prices for moshi... I would not go back here or recommend it. At these prices, there are far better sushi restaurants in this part of town
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Dalia B.

Boston uncommon roll was nicely made and delicious. Spicy tuna and salmon jalapeÃ±o rolls were sloppy made and did not hold together. Mixed feelings:)
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Kalun L.

Been here a couple of times, but my last meal here left something to be desired. I met Gloria C. for dinner after work the other night, and dinner started off nice enough. Then the joint got busy, which resulted in a half an hour wait between apps and the entrees, and the server never checking in during the interim. The sushi was okay. I ordered the Samurai sushi roll entree, a trio of spicy rolls. The hamachi was just on the edge of okay and even the jalapeno didn't save it. The evening ended with an interminable wait for the bill, and Gloria C.'s unfinished chicken teriyaki just disappeared instead of getting boxed up as requested. Restauranters often say to ask to speak with management during the meal if there's a problem. The problem with that advice is that we were already two hours into a meh dinner and we just wanted to go home, so, no, we didn't ask to speak with management.
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Michael W.

Good food, the Phoenix rolls were very good. There was a bit of a wait before and after the meal, but that wasn't bad.
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Peyton S.

The thing about this place is, compared to all the other sushi places in Boston, it's pretty good. But on a larger scale, really not that great. The interior is fancy, the prices are high, and the service is awful. My favorite thing to order are the vegetable dumplings--SO DELICIOUS. Other than that, everything else on the menu is subpar.
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Emma J.

I will NEVER ever come back because of that fcking two " FATASS RECEPTIONIST"! Do you know what is respect to customer!? If you don't know how to serve customers or you don't like this job, just quit it! I came to Boston with my family for vacation and find this place and yelp so would like to give it a try! However, my appointment is at 8:00 for 4ppl and I arrived at 7:20, so what that 2 bitches told me is " your appointment is at 8:00, so I can't give you a table till 7:45!" But what happen is, almost 40% of the table don't have customers and when I try to see are they really that fully book. I go on yelp again and see if they have any earlier appointment! Hahahaa, what I found out is "THEY STILL HAVE APPOINTMENT AVIVABLE 7:30 FOR 4 PPL" what's the point for them to tell us to wait till 7:45 and that's the earliest time for us to get in if they still have table available !? Is that how your boss told u to serve customer!? Thaz call customer service? FUCK OFF! Thaz why I turned away and leave instead of continue our conversation! What I highly recommend is fire that two fat bitches and your restaurant will have much more customers! I'm serious! They are just so RULE!
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Jil M.

The review only reflects my experience ordering/picking up takeout. I stopped into Haru after work on a Friday (they weren't that busy yet, still tons of open seating). My phone had died so I decided to just order some takeout from the hostess stand; I'd done this before with no issue, and my order was short. I arrived and waited in line behind a couple as they discussed their seating options with the hostess. The hostess did greet me and when I mentioned takeout she handed me a menu in case I needed to look. In the meantime, a family with strollers arrived and the father came in and sort of stood behind me... but more...next to me. I digress.. When the couple in front of me had been seated the hostess came back and I started my order. I hadn't even gotten through my name (and it's not exactly a long one..) when the aforementioned father interrupted me to say (or more demand) "I have kids with me waiting, we're taking a seat outside." (not to mention, he said this like he had been utterly inconvenienced - they'd only been there a couple of minutes and were waiting on the sidewalk outside in beautiful weather...) and when the hostess said, "Okay, just one moment." he just walked outside and started to seat himself." Rude. I can understand that the hostess would be flustered by this...but then she just abandoned me and my order. What message does that send? This jerk is more important than me? I waited patiently in line only to have this guy not just cut the line, but actually cut me off mid-sentence. Not the best customer service...not to mention just reinforcing this guy's terrible behavior. The hostess went outside and made sure they were properly seated...I just stood there as she ran around to appease this group, even coming back in to grab menus for them briefly muttering something to the me and the girls who had been behind the guy. Enough time passes for me to seriously consider just leaving. Yes, I ended up getting my food. Yes, it was good. Yes, I'm sure the hostess did not actually MEAN to treat me poorly, she seemed like a very nice person... but the bad service happened. It probably would have happened whether I was ordering food or grabbing a table (and I think it took her less time to put in my order than to seat parties) -- because well, that guy was a jerk. However, my treatment today straight up said "You're not that important." ...and that's just not okay.
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Adam G.

Tried this place again and was once again disappointed. This was a Monday night at 9pm. There were only about 6 tables eating but we had to flag our waitress down 3 different times, with effort. Actually, after 15 minutes with our menus closed, the other server volunteered to take our initial order. The agedashi tofu was good, but room temperature. The lobster gyoza were very plain and lacked flavor. Our special scallop entree was good, but not warm enough. In fact none of our dishes arrived hot. Finally, the special sushi roll was ok, but not special, and at $18 for the roll was far overpriced. Disappointing overall.
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Tiffany L.

Amazing sushi! The selection is great and the fish is really fresh. I would have to say this is my second favorite sushi place in Boston after Douzo.
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Leighann F.

Haru NYC is to Haru Boston as The New York Yankees (96, 98, 99, 2000) are to The Boston Red Sox (1918 - 2003) OR Haru NYC is to Haru Boston as The Boston Red Sox (2004) are to the New York Yankees (2004). Ahhh rivalries. No matter what side of the fence you're on, Haru in Manhattan surpasses that of the Haru at The Pru. Boston's Haru is decent, but with a very sterile corporate feel. The sushi is not as bad as everyone claims, but their cocktail list is relatively boring and their service mimics that of a Friday's, not fine dining. I felt chic and sophisticated at the 18th & Park location, sipping plum wine, watching the fabulous Park Ave passersby and spooning quail egg over their prefect tuna tartare...I felt kinda cheesy at the Mass Ave spot, as my waitress addressed us as "folks" and the drinks were syrupy-sweet martinis and blahhh mojitos. The only constant was the Tuna tartare...genuinely well-executed at both spots. Which, unfortunately, is just not enough to bring my back to this Haru.
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S C.

Awesome super fresh sushi, great prices for they're happy hour sushi menu which has some pretty delicious rolls at really reasonable prices. I'd like to go back another time when I'm not being cost conscious and try some of the more adventurous rolls on the menu. Service is always great. love this pace.
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Andrew F.

Decent. I had the sushi entree, which was a good variety of fish. Fun atmosphere, but a little too expensive for what it is.
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David F.

This is one of my favorite places in Boston for Sushi currently. The quality is great, and the service is normally top notch. Some of the items are slightly over priced, but overall things are reasonable for what you get. The only negative comment I will give is that it can be very loud on the left side of the place. I had a date there with someone soft spoken and I felt like I was in some loud bar on Boylston. I can't tell if it was the people in there, or something with the acoustical design of the ceiling. All I know is that I could barely hear myself think. The sushi bar, and the right side of the place is much better. They do have delivery (fairly fast) and takeout. In fact, I am about to go there right now for lunch!
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Lisa C.

I've only been here a few times for takeout, but I've really enjoyed everything I've had. It's a little expensive, but since it is so close to where I work...the convenience is worth the extra few dollars. I do recommend getting a lunch box if you like chicken/salmon/beef teriyaki. For less than $20 you get a decent portion of protein, rice, a pretty big salad or soup, tempura vegetables and shrimp, and california rolls. Though the food does not completely stand out, I still frequent Haru, but mostly for lunch.
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Alison Z.

The quality here varies drastically, as I've found with many sushi places. Overall, it's pretty good, especially for a chain. But beware: many of their dishes contain fish paste. If you're a vegetarian, or have an allergy, be sure to ask and stress that they need to check with the kitchen. They're quick to say an item is fine if it doesn't say it has fish in it, but that's not the case. Tempura batter includes fish paste, as well as the Agedashi tofu...definitely ask before you order.
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May L.

Haru is a beautiful and upscale Japanese restaurant. I had one lunch at here on a raining day 2008 and loved the atmosphere. Food was average but very fresh especially the house salad, and the hostess and waitress weren't pushy :) I'd give 5 stars for the atmosphere, interior and food quality but I'm actually giving 4 this time because their website looks terrible-- they seriously need to update the website! Now I'm a vegetarian so I do not dine at sushi places anymore, but I'd definitely recommend this place to my friends.
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Julie C.

BF and I order take out from here last nite and it was delicious! The Kiss of Fire roll is fantastic! i thought the fish was fresh and everything tasted soo good. the sushi for two and a special roll was enough to fill us up! the miso soup is good too. The ginger dresssing was really good, it wasnt like any other I ever tasted because this one had hints of sesame in it. YUm! salad was fresh. I would definately dine in here because the decor looked realy cool.
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Rachel B.

Went here for a post-graduation meal with my family and had such a pleasant experience. Everything we tried was delicious, the presentation was really lovely, and nobody left hungry. A special shout-out to our waiter, Nathan, who stunned us with his knowledge of both sushi in general (down to how sea urchin is harvested, and the differences between the taste in urchins from Maine vs. California) and Haru's specialty items in particular. We ordered most of what he recommended and loved it all. We went around 5:30 on a Saturday night (early, but it had been a long day), for those who care about such things. No wait, attentive service, delicious food. Five stars.
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Angela C.

I was a first time Sushi-ewer and HATE seafood but decided that when I went for an office dinner for Sushi that I'd keep an open mind and not think about what I was really putting into my mouth... Started with a "Saketini" which was an incredibly tasty cocktail with thin strips of cucumber floating in the drink (maybe not a drink to get on a date....you could wind up with random cucumber hanging out of your mouth..). And of course SAKE. Appetizers were Miso Soup (obviously), Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Potstickers (that really stuck to the pot!) and there was a pepper seared Tuna that was outstanding! When the platters started coming out it was a tad overwhelming since there were so many rolls! I *think* there were: Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Rainbow Roll, Sweet Potato, Yellow Tail, Something, Something Else, Multiple Something Elses.... I really enjoyed the Spicy Rolls and the Rainbow Roll..which I believe had a touch of fresh Jalapeno inside. I know there were other pieces I tried but can't remember now....but for a first time Sushi experience I LOVED IT. The rolls just melted in your mouth. I will definitely be going again. Hopefully this magical experience doesn't ruin me for OTHER Sushi... I have turned over to the RAW SIDE....and love it...
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Chris F.

It's like the goofy brother of the high-end Boston sushi joints that they make play center in flag football. The Boston Uncommon roll is sweet tho. Pretty pricey joint, so hit up Haru Hour if anything.
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HereComesIan H.

i had the mango sumffn it was too good all i love is their sushi! great place for a date or you tryn 2 make that "hey lady u wanna hang with me 2night, lets grab a bite at Haruuu"
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Jennifer B.

This place is fantastic. The tofu appetizer was out of this world, and the sushi was fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere, great service and good location. I will happily return.
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Jessica T.

Ambiance is ok, but service is not great. They need to be more attentive, especially for the price point. Most of the food was good but the spicy tuna was NOT spicy at all, and when we complained, they told us to try ordering something else next time. With that kind of response I won't be back.
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Amanda S.

The sushi is decent, but the restaurant is a wannabe-Nobu, TRYING to be pretentious and trendy. I found that the House music they blast so enthusiastically didn't particularly go well with sushi, as I felt like I was choking on something constantly with that hideous beat. The fish was fresh, I guess, but nothing AMAZING. The sashimi pieces weren't as juicy as they can be and they didn't melt upon entering my mouth (as they should, with those prices). I've been here twice, and my sentiments remain the same. It's alright.
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Matt W.

I have to qualify my review by mentioning that I ate here for free with unlimited sushi, rolls, appetizers, and drinks. However, even if I had paid for everything I would still rate this place at five stars because everything tasted great!! I had several varieties of appetizers (beef, fish, or chicken on sticks, covered in saucy goodness), countless types of rolls (mango roll was great), a few pieces of delectable sushi, and several drinks (lychee martinee, beers, and wine). The decor was fabulous and would certainly make for a great date-type place. I certainly want to give Haru a try on a normal night because they were fabulous for our private function.
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Tristan B.

Hello Haru! You're a new player in Boston, but you have a bunch of restaurants in Manhattan and Philly already, so we know you can survive there. Your location gives you away that you're ready to play with such "greats" (sarcasm here, folks) such as California Pizza Kitchen, and the Cheesecake Factory. At your opening party, the sushi was okay (too big), the special rolls were eh, but the environment with the glowing bar, little bridge-way was interesting, and your kimono-clad girls were very friendly... Flash forward to a month or so ahead, and my partner in crime decides that it's time to make a visit. At 8:10, we waltz in after braving the awfulness that is Boston's weather in December. Our hostess greets us, and takes our jackets, which is a nice touch. Leading us through the restaurant, we are seated in the main area, next to the aforementioned bridge area. In the distance, I see a large group table that is lit from the underside, like a photo lightboard. Cool! Other than those decor touches, I can't get into the Haru's ambiance. It's trying so hard to be cool, but there's no soul. It comes off like a 10 year old putting on his dad's Rayban's, then wailing on air guitar, singing "Bad to the Bone". It also seemed like all the waitresses had very low cut t-shirts on. Are we at Hooters? My look through the cocktail list did not do much for my enthusiasm, as most of the drinks contain a lot of "Blue liquor", I order the Sake runner, and it's bloody awful. Its listed as a "balance of sake, rum, and other "flavors"" and that meant Sake plus MALIBU. Gross! I order a sake flight shortly after, and 4 different sakes come out in different colored glasses. None of them are labeled, so I ask the waitress what they are, and she runs through the names so quickly that I can barely parse what she's saying. Not cool. Stick with the glasses of sake which won't feel like you ate an entire bag of Skittles. The menu? What a clusterfuck of information and asterisks! Every item had a star, or some sort of symbol(s) it to let it be known that it contained raw anything or allergens. There's safety, then there's way too much coddling. For the first night, we decided to give a go at the basics. We order the Agedashi tofu, and it's actually decent to my surprise. The tofu was firm on the outside, but pleasingly soft on the inside. For dinner, sushi/sashimi combo for two, the chef's roll, and the Haru wasabi roll. Upon seeing my entree, I was immediately crestfallen at how the proportions of sushi were once again, way off. The sashimi was cut in long strands, the pieces of sushi were massive, with pieces of fish being almost 6 inches long. Sashimi is supposed to be small chunks of fish, not long strips of fish that resemble beef jerky. Perhaps I'm being too traditionalist, but sushi is balance. There can be too much fish! The rolls? Eh. They weren't especially great. After the sushi and sashimi combo, we ended up leaving half of them there to end that meal. Second visit; it's disgustingly cold and raining, but there's still a few people who managed to show up around 2:00 for a late lunch. After the first meal we decided to be more experimental. Our appetizers consisted of the Symphony, a layered dish with spicy tuna, salmon tartar, king crab, and caviar, the Lobster Mango Ceviche, and finally a tuna tartar. The main course was the Chilean Sea Bass, which had ume plum sauce and mei fun noodles under it. Sushi and sashimi got ordered for one more chance, and two bowls of miso. After the meal I had two days prior, I was absolutely flattened by the Symphony, considering their weak efforts in the basics. It wasn't mind-blowing best meal ever, but it was certainly excellent and well worth the $15 price. The Lobster Mango Ceviche was meh, and way too unwieldy with the portion sizing, being two awkward bites while on a stick. The flavors were forgettable and the lobster could barely be tasted behind the white fish. The miso was a little watery, with the tofu being weak, but that's being extremely nitpicky. The sushi/sashimi was brought out, and again, the pieces were absolutely massive, you could split one piece between two people! Proportions! The Chilean Sea Bass was yummy enough, and brought up the value and the experience of the afternoon. I particularly liked the touches of the sliced peppers, and the noodles had a flavor that was sweet and gentle. I wouldn't go here again. It's too pricey, it's too "forced cool", the sushi proportions are epic-fail worthy, the cocktails are awful, and for the price, I'd rather go to Oishii, or spend a little bit more, but have a much more delectable meal at O-ya. BUT!!! The actual cooked meals and the non-traditional menu items were actually good enough for me to maybe keep in the back of my head, and worthy of a try. The Symphony was quite outstanding and the sea bass was able to stand up on its own. A sushi restaurant that can't do sushi.
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Frank R.

Ate outdoors at Haru for lunch a couple of weeks ago. Really good food in a great setting. I posted a picture of a sashimi plate I had. Good food presented well matters.
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Cha C.

Haru is one of my favorites. I love creative/inventive sushi vs more traditional, and this doesn't disappoint. Lots of their locations have closed (Philly, a couple in NYC, but they still have Union Sq and Times Sq I think). Only giving it 4 stars because sometimes service, especially at tables in the bar, can be slow and not super informed. Must tries are the gramercy park roll, and for apps: rock shrimp tempura, the symphony, edamame dumplings (amazing!) and the miso black cod (even better at Haru vs Morimoto in Philly!). And they even deliver!
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Renee B.

Went here last night for the first time for my cousin's birthday. The lychee martini was dyn-o-mite! And you can't go wrong with the crispy calamari (served with a delicious peanut sauce). The king crab dumplings are amazing - the filling reminded me a little of crab rangoon, but ten times better. I wasn't too impressed with the actual sushi. It seemed like every roll we had was topped with gold leaf. Are they trying to make up for something with this unneeded flourish? The place is good, but I have definitely had better sushi in Boston.
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Sana A.

Okay, I'm going to say it, I was a sushi V. That's right, my parents were proud, well at least until we went to Haru and I lost it at the tender age of 22. Really the analogy works. Haru wasn't necessarily the best place to go, for a first time sushier, but I'm sure it wasn't the worst either. We didn't have to wait, probably because it was about 2 degrees outside. The dcor seemed "too much". It's all about the simple dcor, and this to me, was anything but simple. Kind of like when you loose it to a high school pretty boy football player, it's just too much. Or amazing. (I kid) I was excited when we got the drink menu, and without a second glance ordered the Lechetini. It was actually splendid. And by splendid I mean. HOLY JEBUS! Take Leeche and mix it with anything, it usually turns out scrumptious. ( I ended up getting two, and not being as cold on my walk to the T) When the actual Sushi part came around, I had no idea what to order or what to do. The waitress must of seen the look of confusion on my face because she suggested some first time sushi ideas and other non-sushi things on the menu. Of course, I ignored all of these and I ended up ordering something with Mango, white and red tuna; which was YUMMY! I can't remember the name, because I was blown away by how yummy it was. (I was going to refer back to the analogy, but I think I will just allude to it) The service was good, the food was yummy, and it was presented well. My football player was worth it. Possibly because it was a first, but maybe he's just THAT good. You only find out the second time around.
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Robin P.

Outstanding
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Alison K.

Haru Sushi is chain sushi, a relatively new phenomenon in the US. I think Weekly Dig writer Christine Liu put it best when she said, "the entire dining experience at Haru seems harrowingly overwrought and constructed." I went there to take pictures of a dish and a drink for the Dig, and the coked-out supervisors hoarded over me the entire night, poking fun at the fact that I was a photographer (?). The sushi, I have to admit, was delicious. Very sugary cocktails. Get the sake instead.
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K M.

I went here for restaurant week last night and will surely be back for more delicious sushi in the future. The service was excellent. They described the dishes perfectly, had great precision with timing for our courses and were generally charming and helpful every step of the way. When the check came, we realized that they had charged us extra for an item and they immediately corrected the error and the manager came by to apologize to us personally. The special sushi rolls were beautifully presented and bursting with color. The Kiss of Fire, aptly named for setting your mouth ablaze, was full of flavor. We chose to remove the additional jalapenos from the top of the sushi to level out the spice a bit but you don't order something with that name and expect a delicate addition of spice. The gramercy park roll is bursting with flavor! There is actually enough citrus involved to make you cringe and pucker, maybe a bit too much citrus but definitely an exciting flavor to take over your taste buds. Order the king crab dumplings and you get this basket with piping hot steamed dumplings which are delightfully stuffed with delicious crab. Overall, this place was wonderful. It is a great setting for a date with mood lighting, exotic flavors and a clean esthetic and I cannot wait to go back and tackle more of their sushi rolls!
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Jane B.

I worked in a building across the street from Haru while they where building it and when it finally opened we were interested to give it a try. I'm going to be upfront right now and say I'm not a sushi fan. And you might as why the hell did I go to a sushi place. Well, most sushi places do have choices other than fish. And Haru does...although probably not enough to satisfy the majority of non-fish or sushi eating people. My co-workers ordered the lunch boxes and some sushi. I got a side of yakitori and a tofu dish. Both were rather good and I was happy with my choices. The downside was the cost as it was a bit pricey - for lunch. Granted we figured that would be the case and considered it a splurge lunch. (Yeah, we wished we had the corporate card to charge it to!). The decor is fun and they have some neat light fixtures in there. There is a bit of modern starkness that does have a bit of a cold feeling. Every employee was dressed well in suits or similar. As we exited the restaurant, it was like we were royalty or something as every single person who worked at Haru said good bye to us as we walked past them to the door. It was a bit much and a little awkward. Overall, not bad.
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Andrew T.

If you're not all about the atmosphere, don't come here. Definitely dressy and not for the Cheesecake Factory type. More like "I have an expense account" or "I'm trying to impress some broads" or like you want to be seen. It's a nice place and the vibe is tolerable, it just isn't my kind of place. The food was alright. Rock shrimp tempura was pretty bomb, and my sushi was decent, but my date's chicken teriyaki had the texture of grilled chicken ala foreman. And for such a nice place, I don't expect 25 dollars of sushi to be served on some cheap bright blue melamine platter that would be better put to use holding tortilla chips at the Cactus Club, nor do I expect said sushi to be lukewarm. I'm hoping the expiditer wasn't paying attention instead of them leaving their fish at room temp. In the interests of full disclosure, I had a pretty good buzz going on some crispy stellas and a heineken or 2 so I might be a bad judge, but I just didn't find it to be all that great for the money/image of super sexy sushi place.
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Margaret H.

Fave sushi place in Boston. Done. (I have been to Douzo, Fins, Fugakyu, Zen and Ma Soba) They have inventive special rolls and consistently good sushi. My boyfriend and I have started to go there exclusively when we want sushi because they have great uni (so my bf says, I don't care for it) toro (although once we got a not-great peice, but they were selling it for half price so I think that's our fault for thinking fatty tuna goes on sale) and umeboshi rolls, which we have not found anywhere else. The waitstaff has always been speedy and attentive, even on valentine's day when it was very busy.
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M J.

This is not destination dining (like Douzo, nearby-ish, would be) but it's worth a trip if you are in the immeadiate area. Lunch might be the best call. Dinner? I'd say, probably not. It's a nice room - which could be more accessible if there were an entrance from the mall. Then again, eeeew, a mall. I hate malls. I guess this one gets a pass since it includes a Saks, however. We were served good, fresh food. Excellent seafood noodle soup, a colorful tasty salad, great seaweed, spinach and interesting rolls. Drinks were interesting, but pricey - $6 for asian beer and $10 for a mojito which was maybe a 4 oz. pour in a 10 oz. glass - pretty but puny!
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Karen G.

Haru is awesome! I've been to this restaurant many times and I've never, NEVER been disappointed. The waitstaff there is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. I have an unnatural obsession with sushi/ Japanese food but I also have a ton a allergies, (shellfish, mushrooms, corn starch etc, etc,) and when i would usually be turned away from a restaurant the staff there did everything they possibly could to help me out. The chef came out and gave me some options that i was thrilled with! I had the Sashimi Entree, which was delicious! The presentation was perfect and the server and manager came over to make sure everything was as i needed it. I am never disappointed with Haru and I will continue going back there as much as i can! And, id also like to make a correction to this page, Haru does deliver, until their kitchen closes, unlike what it says at the top of this page.
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Julie H.

I had dinner at Haru on a Friday night. The decor was really nice and relaxing Asian inspired but with a classy modern touch. The waitress gave us a nice private table by the window, which I always appreciate when the restaurant is not very busy. Waitress was really nice and friendly. we ordered dirty martinis, fired calamari with peanut sauce for ap and a couple of rolls - spicy tuna and caviar, salmon and jalapeno, and shrimp tempura. Appetizer came really quick and was delicious, loved the peanut sauce touch with the crispy lightly battered calamari rings. The rolls were very tasty as well, a little bit on the smaller side, we could have ordered 4... When the waitress brought our platter of sushi she noticed that one of the rolls was wrong and went back to replace it. I completely forgot about that and honestly really did not mind, but noticed when the bill came that she gave us that roll for free, which I really did not expect since she exchanged the rolls right away and we did not have to wait or anything. Great customer service Haru! Will definitely be back to try one of the special maki rolls on the menu.
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David G.

Wow! Fantastic sushi. If you're at Copley Square and want an excellent sushi dining experience then don't stop until you walk through their door.
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Tracy K.

From the moment I walked into Haru to the moment I walked out, all I could think about was how much effort they put into making the place appealing to American folk. And I don't think that's a bad thing (sorry for the double negative). It's sort of refreshing to see a sushi joint with American waiters and American, modern decor. The only thing that annoys me is that this place tends to attract American sushi snobs, who think that they know everything about sushi and Japanese cuisine and love to show off to their significant other/date/neighboring table. The sushi was good, but nothing extraordinary. The rolls were interesting, and knowing that this place caters to the American palate, I decided to try out the Boston roll. It was pretty good. One thing that bothered me was when the waiter said, "Wow, I've never seen someone eat so much sushi before!" It made me feel like a pig. I didn't eat that much! I couldn't afford to! We sat at the sushi bar, and I got much entertainment from watching the sushi chefs. It was interesting...there were 2 Japanese chefs and 2 non-Japanese, other Asian chefs. The two groups didn't really interact with each other...
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Hugh A.

Haru was good but seemed a bit expensive (which doesn't surprise me anymore at sushi places). The place had a nice atmosphere - kind of trendy-modern. I was there by myself so I ate at the bar. I had an appetizer off the specials menu which was excellent. They called it a "spring-summer" roll. It was a normal summer roll but with mango and a tomato soy dipping sauce. The sauce was really good (tangy and spicy). For dinner I had the dragon roll (avocado and eel with a sauce drizzled over it). I washed everything down with 2 Kirins. Service was excellent. The bartender was friendly and the food came out quickly.
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Ashley J.

Pretty much the only thing this place has going for it is the sushi. Overall the food was fresh, and they had some creative, flavorful rolls. But don't come here if you're hungry or looking for something relatively quick (unfortunately we were) because you'll end up fighting all night just to get some food that takes hours to make even though it isn't even ever cooked. Also, the service was terrible. Seriously terrible. Case in point: once we were seated, our waiter came over to tell us about the special drinks they've added to the menu, including one that has some sort of flower in it that, I kid you not, is supposed to turn your mouth numb. All the while he's swaying back and forth, mumbling, looking around, and generally acting like he's just ingested a mouth-numbing flower himself. And it all went downhill from there. We had to ask multiple times for little things: water, chopsticks, soy sauce etc. In fact, we co-opted a different waitress somewhere along the way with the hope that she might be better. While she was slighlty more attentive, she couldn't save the sinking ship at that point. In general, the food and service were slow and the overall "meat market" scene and loud clubby music was not what we were hoping for. This might be a good place if you're interested in high-priced cocktails and expensive fusion sushi rolls, but if you're just looking for high-quality, fresh fish, I'd say it's not worth putting up with everything else just for some sushi.
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Glutenfree G.

If your into more authentic japanese don't go here. They have some interesting rolls, most of which lack flavor. They really love to mix up sweet and sour flavors which unfortunately does almost nothing for the special rolls. Had mochi ice cream for desert. It was a total waste. I'd head over to a real ice cream shop any day over the sticky rice mess that we were served. They should probably bring a knife out with it and I would definitely ask for one if you end up wanting to try this "traditional" dish.
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Shang S.

In terms of quality, taste, and quantity, Haru's just not as good as Fugakyu or Douzo, which is just down the street. It's also more expensive. In terms of dishes, I got the Dragon Roll and the Kabuki maki entree (yellowtail, tuna, and California). The kabuki was really nothing special, the rice seemed a little too loose and the California roll looked skimpy. The Dragon Roll was pretty good, but pricey. The waiter seemed to always be in a hurry to clear our plates and turn the table over (even though he was nice), but it just felt hurried. The best dish of the night was probably the sea bass (under hot entrees). Not going to be my first pick for sushi in the back bay area.
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Laurinda U.

Just came from Haru Hour. It's weekdays from 4-6 and no drink purchase is required which is different from other happy hour locations. We got the two orders of the spicy tuna ($5 each), a kamikaze roll ($5), and the spicy chicken teriyaki ($6). All of it was super tasty. The service was also excellent. The only surprise is that we expected the spicy chicken teriyaki to be sushi but it's actually sliced chicken breast marinated in a spicy soy-ish marinade. Although just a note, the kamikaze roll is essentially the spicy tuna with caviar but no sesame seeds. Now that I know, next time I'll pick something completely different :-) EDIT: The reason why my review suddenly dropped two stars: The Unaju lunch special was terrible. I went on Saturday and was very excited as usual except I was horribly disappointed because the grilled eel was more like charred eel. The charcoal taste got everywhere and I was basically unable to eat the rest of the meal. The service was excellent but it can't make up for poor food. It also isn't like the chef had a million other things to do because we went at a time when there was practically no one else.
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Lynn P.

had sashimi & fire roll~! Their sashimi was so fresh and thick : ) They had many different rolls on the menu and they all sounded good ( had hard time deciding which one to order)~ my fire roll was tasty~it had a spicy kick into it which I liked a lot. Over all, I like this place a lot. However, the price's pretty expensive~ I am giving 4 out of 5 since I have been to a sushi place that was better than this one before.
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Alyssa N.

Delicious pomegranate martini. Good quality fish, if a bot pricey for what it is. Nice decor. more to come soon.
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Alexander L.

This place provides very good size portion for the money. Service is great also. The value is especially good during Boston's restaurant week.
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ChianWen T.

The whole experience played like a prelude to my single soon to be middle-aged self. There tending the bar was a hot young Asian boy handsome enough to make one feel giddy all over like Shania on an episode of American Idol. Here I sat, full speed ahead to Cougartown, while watching a woman in serious business attire sit at the bar sharing dinner and a couple of drinks with her blackberry. The sleek cold mod decor of the restaurant could not have been more appropriate. The happy hour rolls and snacks were just so-so. At just around $5 a roll, one could not ask for more.
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Alex L.

This place is ok. 4 stars for the amazing dessert and our server Katy did a really good job. Overall the food is good but overpriced as are the drinks. Would visit again for the dessert.
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Christopher R.

I started with an Empress of the Sun cocktail. So fresh! The recent is very minimial in decor, but nice and quiet. I had the vegetarian sushi which was out of this world. Marinated shitake mushrooms wrapped aroud rice, avocado rolls, a little tofu pocket thing filled with rice and a sweet sauce. They actually have about 8 vegetarian rolls to choose from. I cant wait to take my friend here when she visits next time, because she never goes out for sushi because in her mind..."How many California rolls can a girl have" She just has not met Haru's vegetarian sushi plate.
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Mike V.

I've been to Haru twice recently and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service on both occasions. I went on a crowded Saturday night and on a significantly less crowded Thursday night. Regardless, the service was always very attentive. This is especially true considering that some of my friends are particularly indecisive when ordering. Both waitresses were very patient and immediately at our table to take our order once everyone had decided on what they wanted to order. They were also very helpful in giving good recommendations when we were debating between multiple options on the menu. We went with their suggestions and did not regret our decision. As for the food, the spicy tuna rolls with tempura flakes are really good. They were decently sized and fresh. Among other favorites from myself and the table were the Boston roll and the Chef's Special. However, everything else we ordered was also well-received. We had a nice assortment of specialty rolls and standard rolls to accommodate everyone's sushi preferences. While some other sushi places I've gone to tend to give short shrift to either specialty or standard rolls depending on the clientele they tend to attract, all of our orders were consistently good and left everyone satisfied with their order. So, this place is definitely a nice option if you're going with a group comprised of both the adventurous and the timid when it comes to sushi. The restaurant itself is very nice, but my one issue would be the music selection. I assume the restaurant is going for "eclectic," but I'd have to classify it as schizophrenic. During my Thursday night visit, I distinctly remember hearing fast-paced Latin music, some of the more depressing tracks from Radiohead, and then some of The Clash's more disco-influenced songs within a span of probably 20 minutes. Needless to say, it was pretty odd. The music was likely more obvious on the Thursday night visit since the restaurant was more quiet. I went on a crowded Saturday night and did not notice this at all. So, I assume that it's more of an issue on less crowded, weekday nights. Despite that, I thought the overall experience on both visits was great. The service was always attentive and helpful, and the food was fresh and satisfying.
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Shelly A.

Average. Very, very average. The sushi was edible but underwhelming. The edamame was good but then I love salt - my husband said there was way too much - and there probably was. The miso soup had a good broth but the seaweed was cooked funny somehow... how does one mess up miso soup? I don't know either. The spicy chicken app had a good sauce but the chicken made me think SYSCO. I suspect that Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain would both have had some things to say about that one. I will say that I was impressed by the glowing bar I walked past to get to my table. The bar top itself glows gold light. I may go back for the bar but not for the food.
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Mark W.

Nice place the serve was ok and the sushi was good. Much better sushi places in the area.
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Julie T.

My boyfriend and I stopped by after a long morning and it just so happened to be during happy hour! Cheap, fresh sushi, great drinks (the painkiller) what more could you ask for? I wouldn't say the sushi was the best i've ever had, but i've been pretty dissapointed in the sushi i've had out here compared to Houston.. so it's definetly a keeper. Also, the place is rather nicely decorated, i bet it'd be a cute place for a date.
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Michael C.

I had to have a sushi fix in Boston and decided to hit up Haru at the Prudential Center. It's a little more of an upscale place so I was expecting prices to be high and they were but that's just how upscale sushi places are. Whether I got jipped, I dunno because I did have some very decent sashimi and it was fresh so I was a happy camper. Would I go again? Maybe, it depends but I'm sure there are better places for sushi in Boston. Don't get me wrong, this place was definitely OK. Recommendatons: Daiske Roll
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Barry S.

Best Sushi in a long time. Had the sushi and sashimi for 2. Vibrant scene and would hurry back.
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Tim S.

Disclaimer: I've only had delivery from Haru, so I have no idea what the sit down experience is like. Ordering online is easy and fast. Delivery is on time and zippy. Sushi is awesome - rolls are large - 2 per person is sufficient. My only complaint is the price - it's kinda high.
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S S.

Best sushi ever. Came for my birthday dinner last year. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. Just right! The sushi was fresh and delcious. I loved it! The sushi melted in my mouth. yum!
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Marty R.

Went there on a Saturday night with friends. We ordered a bunch of stuff and I had the Calamari and the Salmon Don (7 pieces of salmon sashimi on a bed of sushi rice). Pretty good stuff. Had the sake flight and ordered another bamboo flask of the unfiltered sake. Also great. For desert had the tempura cheesecase...so-so. The only thing that hindered the experience was the service. The waitress was curt and short with us a couple of times and none of us really appreciated that. All in all not a bad place and will try it again.
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Kim N.

No thank you! I was craving sushi one night, and this was the only place open on a Monday. My friend and I went out of sheer desperation and were grossly disappointed. Look, I'm all for eating expensive sushi, if it is good! I didn't really enjoy anything except maybe the edamame. Everything was so pricey, and not deservedly so. Later we learned that most (good) sushi places aren't open on Mondays because they don't get fish deliveries over the weekend, so the last time they probably got fresh fish was on Friday. Keeping that in mind, maybe Haru may have better sushi on other nights than Monday, but maybe they should just not be open on Mondays, who knows. Either way, I have no interest in revisiting.
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Shotzi S.

So delicious!!! Had the sashimi platter - so good! The meal was amazing. The brown rice really put it over the top.
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Victoria C.

As a sushi lover, I think this place is great! Tasty apps, great sushi, the atmosphere is wonderful! Get the edamame dumplings! Still craving them. Thank god for dining in:). Spicy tuna is to die for!!! Boston uncommon roll is great. The service is good also!! Overall, can't wait to come back!!!
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ashley m.

Expensive but very good food. service was great was and waitress very helpful. I would recommend the 4-6 specials perfect started ranging from $3-$6 also the super dynamite role was really good.
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Jackie C.

This place has never disappointed me and I'm always up for coming here for special occasions. Their makis are great and we always get their scallop appetizer that just melts in your mouth. The atmosphere is pretty romantic so I like coming here with the boyfriend. I do feel that the food is a little overpriced, so if not for that, I'd give the place 5 stars.
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Anders R.

blech - mushy, stinky and questionable fish. i agree about the decor with previous post - uncomfortable. not to mention - expensive. for the same money - go to fugakyu... Like a schmuck - i went here twice, hoping the second time would be better than the first. ha! not so much. avoid, avert, detour, circumvent, abstain from going here.
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Jen L.

This place is just so-so. Not bad, not awesome. Sometimes the fish does not seem super fresh which is not good given the prices! Most of the tempura is pretty good, as are the salads.
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Audrey H.

If you are gluten sensitive or celiac but still want to enjoy sushi, this is the place to go. I don't even like raw fish, so I just have any of the following rolls, which they say are gluten-free: cucumber, avocado, rock shrimp avocado. They provide gluten-free soy sauce if you ask for it.
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Jennifer G.

Haru is fantastic! I loved their Kiss of Fire and Super Dynamite Rolls, and everything tasted fresh (and spicy...I love spicy food!) I tried the Chilean Sea Bass my friend ordered and the sauce was absolutely fantastic. The Rock Shrimp Tempura we had for an appetizer was cooked perfectly, not soggy but just crispy enough, and the sauce was nice and spicy. The drinks were delicious and there were a ton to choose from, but I settled on the Sake Runner, which was not too sweet but just sweet enough to cut the sharp taste sake, and the lycheetini, which was just bound to be great. The service was prompt and excellent, not too annoying and overbearing but just right about asking us how everything was and if we needed anything. I will definitely be back to try more!
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Vanessa C.

Pretty good sushi. The restaurant is really cute so it's a great location for a special event like a birthday or something like that. The drinks are really good, so it's also a great girls night out spot. I recommend the pomegranate spritzer. I think I had some red-sox themed roll that was really good. Definitely worth checking out.
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Chris B.

A hesitant 3 star rating. Went in for lunch with my girlfriend and, despite the fact that no one was there, it took forever for us to get our food and we had to repeatedly remind our waitress about our drinks. Service was definitely subpar due to slowness but friendly. The food was good and fresh, but didn't blow my mind. Mildly disappointed based on the reviews I had heard and went in thinking there was a good lunch special which wound up not being the case.
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Kristen S.

OK...shot #2 and its a no go. They get two starts because the atmosphere of the place is just so neat. I wish I could get my living room to look like the interior of this restuarant. Also it appears that service has picked up since my first visit. But everything, from the dumplings, tempura, and the sushi rolls (of which we tried six, two specialyt) were completely underwhelming. Haru is far from the priciest sushi restaurant in the city but the quality is on par with much lower prices (think sushi express).
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Trinh N.

Sushi & tempura better than Fugakyu. The lobster ceviche is awesome. The place is a bit pricey. Sushi rolls cost around $15. The service could be more friendly. The decor is swanky.
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Louise k.

Everything about Haru was great. The service was seamless, the decor serene, the apps and salads were fresh and delectable. My guests enjoyed their dinners, while i ordered sushi and sashimi. I enjoyed the presentation, although I thought the portions of the sashimi were much larger than I needed them to be. I would have preferred that they were cut in half. Also the fish was not cold, but were room temperature, and it would have been more palatable if it were served slightly cooler. Everything about the evening was great. Until... at the end of the meal I had to excuse myself and got violently and wretchedly ill. Likely Scombroid food poisoning which unlike the more standard types of food poisoning which take place hours and hours later, this one occurs within 10 - 30 minutes. Bingo! The establishment were nothing but concerned, and of course adjusted the bill. They certainly did the right thing. Maybe I should have known better to have sushi in the height of summer?
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Bjorn J.

Ive been here several times and always get good service at the bar. Their menu isnt anything to yelp about, except for the Boston Uncommon Roll which is 4 star !!!
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Nathan H.

I went to Haru on a recommendation and was thoroughly impressed. Our experience was top notch starting when we walked in the door without a reservation. The hostess found us a decent table after a very short wait (not bad for 8pm on a Friday). The service at dinner was phenomenal: understated, polite, and knowledgeable. The menu is extensive, with great variety of rolls and sashimi. I asked the waiter for a recommendation, and he did not disappoint. The king crab sashimi is wrapped in cucumber (kind of like a flower) and the raw scallops are served with lemon garnish. We also had a couple rolls which were very well prepared and presented. We paired the food with a white Chilean wine (forgot to keep the label) and it all went together. I would highly recommend Haru.
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Keith O.

My wife and I stopped here for lunch one day. We were looking for a closer sushi restaurant than Ginza and something not as expensive as Oishii. Haru is both of those but after about 3 rolls and several individual pieces we will not be going back. The quality and flavor were lacking. On the upside it has a cool look inside and good bar.
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Sofia A.

Selection falls short... same for taste. We had the shrimp shumai, a couple of the noodle soups and other plates. For the price, there are better options in the area. Decor and service are good though.
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Barney B.

over-priced and un-satisfying, all served in a dark yet terribly generic setting. special rolls at $14-18 a pop should actually be special, not bland. $8 wimpy drafts of Kirin, just a slap in the face. nigiri was rubbery, rice tasted overdone. service was sweet, but odd - do you really need to explain your menu to me because it's my first time at your restaurant? you did say 'your restaurant' and not 'a restaurant', right? i think of sushi as being ubiquitous and therefore not really in need of explanation. But maybe that's my east coast snobbery and the bulk of their customers are out-of-towners trying out this 'ethnic food' for perhaps their first time? regardless, that east coast snobbery extends to this review when I whole-heartedly say: "this is really not worth your time or money" - really head elsewhere, Douzo, Osushi, Snappy, Seiyo...need I go on? even the stuff at Shaw's next door is likely more satisfying overall and deserves to be an option when considering this place. snob out
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Francis W.

I have been to Haru 3 times, and all times have been for birthday parties. All experiences were great! The wait staff was courteous and the food was taste. The first birthday I attended here was a surprise party. Our waitress was really helpful with keeping us hidden before the guest of honor arrived. In terms of food, I recommend the special scallop entree with truffle salsa currently on the menu. Their vegetable soup with soba noodles is also good, which I think is on the lunch menu, but they said we could also order it for dinner. The mixed drinks are tasty--especially the champagne cocktail.
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Frenchie B.

The sashimi was excellent. I find all Haru's to have consistently good fish...which is um kinda important so you don't get sick or gag from eating less than fresh fish. That said, I found my miso soup to be really watered down, the seaweed salad to be really tough, and the seaweed paper on my handroll to be chewy which I think it means it was exposed to humidity...aka not fresh and crisp. Did you know that Haru is a chain, part of the Benihana family that includes RA Sushi? Eating at Haru's all over NYC for years I can't believe I didn't know this until eating in Boston
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Dick G.

This place is a classy joint with incredible food. I am shocked the average is three starts... the prices are reasonable for the regular stuff and if you want the unique dishes, they are fairly expensive, but you pay for quality, right? I dont know what they do with the tuna, but some of the best spicy tuna rolls I have ever had are here. Also if you go after work, Monday - Friday from 4-6 they have a $5 bar menu that has a lot of great rolls, some $4 rolls as well. Some of the friendliest (and attractive) bartenders in the industry. If you have not been, this place is a must go. Also I saw Bruce Willis here one night when I was there last summer.
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GL T.

Venue and service were superb! But food was ordinary. Good thing we had sushi rolls from the Haru Hour. Around $5-6 for a roll. The Kamikaze roll was our favorite.
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Hannah T.

What is with all the hype? Has no one here had an amazing maki roll before because it ain't here. I made a reservation after many people recommended it to me, but I was severely disappointed. First of all: The air conditioning was blowing DIRECTLY onto me and I was a popsicle by the time i got my miso soup. Second of all: Does anyone else hate when sushi restaurants use sweet rice in their sushi? Its that rice that overpowers the taste of the lovely things inside the sushi... yeah its gross. Third of all: Wow, never had a creepier waiter in my life, can we say CLOSE TALKER! Fourth of all: I went there for my birthday lunch with my mom, so I was prepared to spend a little more than I usually do, but my extra buck did not get me far. Everything was completely average and I was not happy. Overall: Why spend so much on something you can get at Symphony Sushi or Jae's for a bit less mulah and a lot more taste. Not recommended!
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Ellen T.

This is my 2nd time here for dinner. The place looks really nice. I love the decor. Kind of sad that the food is average only. The price of the specials rolls are kind of pricey. I wasn't really impressed with the selections either. They don't get too creative with the special rolls-you'll notice that it is either tuna or salmon in the roll. Although, I did like the red sox roll and the boston uncommon roll, I think it had some gold leaf on it but I forgot which one. We also tried some of the appetizers. The tempura was good, the miso cod was okay (I've had better at other places), and the tuna tartar was very good. There's a few selection of tartars. Servicewise-the waiter here was really dumb. We had a big group, like 12 people or so. So when we got to the dinner ordering, he took our orders individually when I asked him if we can do it all together. He said no. Which was really stupid..since we all wanted to share our rolls anyways. If he let us do it together then they could have brought it out in one huge plate or boat instead. And also we could have ordered more stuff, thus making his portion of the tip bigger. Oh well, he refused my request, his loss. A few people ordered the sashimi/roll set and the main cooked entrees. The chirashi was good, the fish was fresh. The steak teriyaki was good too. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the special rolls so I don't think I'll visit this place that often.
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Jessica L.

Food is always delicious and they have a full bar. The atmosphere is really modern and fun. Everytime I've been here the only disappointing part is the service. I always end up with a waiter/waitress that ignores us and/or it takes them forever to refill water glasses, or get extra napkins. The food is good, though.
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Leang E.

I would have given this place 4 stars if it wasn't so pricey. I can get this same quality or better in Chicago for less. Walking in was slightly intimidating as it seemed like some type of party was going on near the bar or something. There is a private dining room as well. The decor is very modern and trendy. All elements of what makes the pricey place upscale. I ate at the sushi bar, and got a lycheetini which was pretty good. It's comparable to other lycheetinis I have had. I was hungry and tired so my piggish self had 3 rolls. I had the lobster roll, the Golden Passion Roll, and the Super Dynamite Roll. The Super Dynamite was pretty damn spicy - my mouth was on fire. The waiter was helpful and nice, and the chefs were pretty ahem, attentive as well. Seriously though, $44 worth of sushi for just one person?? And you'd think I'd be stuffed... This is the most expensive sushi I've ever had, and I have eaten at quite a few sushi places.
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Andrew T.

I've made a decision. That decision is that I am bearish on eating at the restaurant, and bullish on takeout. We have done delivery from Haru a half dozen or so times now, and we love it. The food IS good, I just thought the space and the service was sort of lacking. Now we just have Haru come to us, and it is a much much better experience.
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RRS R.

I would have to say it is one of the better sushi spots in the city, spicy tuna and yellowtail both excellent choices. Recommended this place to a buddy who took his now girlfriend there for a first date on my review she is a big sushi head, loved it. As with most downtown restaurants it should be visually appealing; sort of a nightclub vibe. Great for groups, get a late reservation on Fridays.
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April I.

Pretty tasty appetizers for a chain restaurant...not much more than that. We went this past weekend, walking through snow and sleet to do some shopping. When we go to Haru it was just past lunch and we sat in the bar area. I loved the Agedashi Tofu which was crispy on the outside, soft and tasty tofu goodness on the inside -- great flavors and texture. I recommend it for the vegetarians and meat eaters alike. We also ordered the King Crab dumplings. I had issues with this dish only because it needed some type of sauce to go with the meaty and very filled crab dumplings. It was...a little dry and the sauce provided with the dish didn't pair well in my opinion. I found the sort of vinegar // soy dipping sauce too pungent for delicate crab. For sushi we had the crunchy spicy tuna roll which was ehhh nothing special. It tasted good enough, but I didn't find it super flavorful or anything really special so we decided to order more of the Agedashi Tofu. Coupled with a couple of Harutini which was a strange sort of pink -- think a cross between pepto bismol and cotton candy and you get the color. I liked the taste because, despite the color it was not an overly sweet drink. In fact the sake really mellowed out the vodka. Now the service -- the problem with the service is that a football game was playing when we decided to stop in, so over the course of our meal we received service from the bartender and the hostess and overheard some dude talk about being our waiter although we never saw him. Needless to say the service was inconsistent and a bit disappointing. We waited quite a while from when we placed our initial order for drinks and food to when the food arrived to when someone came to check on us to when we ordered more food and drinks to eventually when we had the table cleared and got the check. I hold this against Haru since the place was not packed and in my mind we should have had much more attentive and consistent service.
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Kevin L.

Had a tuna jalapeno roll and holy crap that was good. The jalapeÃ±o had just enough flare for the taste but not enough to scorch your mouth. It also had different colored roe on top for that extra pop!It was a little on the expensive side as that plate alone was 20 bucks. Damn good though and I'd definitely get it again.
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Kristen C.

The sushi here was pretty good. I went with two of my girlfriends, and I have to admit, I was more focused on the conversation than the food. We got the edamame, salad, and several rolls (including spicy tuna, the super dynamite, the spider, and one other tempura-themed roll). The service was attentive - which was good as we were ordering rolls in phases. Good place, I'd go back, but it wouldn't be a "have-to" go back place, if that makes any sense.
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Vivian W.

I gotta give them credit for trying. They did get the little details right on this place. The bigger details like service?...... well, not so much. This place could be a fabulous date place IF they figure it out and get their shit together. There appears to be a gaping chasm between the front and back of the house. Though the food is really delicious (both the sushi mixed plate and the seared rare ahi tuna were out-of-this world) and they have a fabulous bar with wasabi peas (WASABABI PEAAAAAASSSSSS generate much excitement!!!), the waitstaff bumbled around and fell on their face. Appetizers and entrees came out at the same time, a sushi roll fell victim to our waiter's short-term memory loss, and the bill took so long to come we might as well have been characters in a Beckett play. The management gets props through for identifying and addressing problems impressively. To apologize for the blips in service, they sent us a nice plate of agedashi tofu. Fried free tofu?! Very nice touch. Restaurants note: Please feel free to F up all over the place if it means that I get yummy tofu on the house. IF they could find a way to oil the machine a bit, then this place could have much potential for stylish and modern sushi sojourns. Even still, well-meaning management and awesome fishies make this a worthwhile place to get your maguro on.
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Sophia L.

I thoroughly enjoyed Haru, The server was great. The sushi was quite delicious. We only had one special roll which was the golden paradise roll (charred white tuna, asparagus, shitaake mushroom, cucumber and carrots?), super yummy. All the other rolls were excellent as well. I really enjoyed the jazz music and they even played brazilian girls (pussy pussy marijuana!!!wtf). The restaurant is really beautiful in my opinion.
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giin l.

not bad. i'm not a big fan of pan asian -- fusion, sometimes; pan, usually not. but there were some yummies here. stick with the sushi -- excellent.
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Anna S.

Fast delivery..... But super stinky tuna! Not only stinky but also the wrong color. The rest of the order was good, but why would they include the tuna when it was so obviously disgusting? Overpriced too. Will not get from here again.
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Anna L.

I have been to Haru a few times since I moved to MA 6 months ago. I usually go there for lunch over the weekends after doing a little shopping at the Prudential and Copley. Staffs are nice. The decor is modern. Food is decent and the price isn't too bad either. But I didn't see the WOW factor that I saw at the Oishi.
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Bill D.

Food was just ok... Service was just ok... Drink prices are Just ok.... 10.00 Scorpion Bowls for 4, Greeeeat! I
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Sunkyung P.

When I went to Haru we had a very large party and sat in the private room. Their location is great, the ambience is decent, but it almost seems as if they are trying too hard to achieve a certain atmosphere. The result, in my opinion, is a very forced, unbalanced restaurant. Their sushi was not very good and I wasn't impressed. Good sushi has good rice and good rice they definitely did not have. If you're looking into going somewhere with a nice ambience for sushi, look elsewhere!
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Melissa M.

Really aesthetically pleasing new sushi bistro. I say bistro because it is that, very "shi shi" as in va va vooom, or Oh la la. I don't know, but it is a lot nicer than what previously was here (Dick's Last Resort). The hostesses were all dressed kind of like slutty stewardessesqe and seemed pretty vapid. One "stewardess" walked the BF and I to our table at the sushi bar as they had no other tables (even though the place was at 70% capacity), I guess other parties had reservations. The green tea came in a cute black cast iron kettle, but was too small and not nearly hot enough on this frigid December night. The soups took about 20 minutes to come out and my teeny bowl/cup of miso was ok, my boyfriend got a hot/sour type of soup and he said it was excellent. His sushi arrived and was about 18 pieces of spicy salmon and two types of spicy tuna. I don't really like sushi but tried his and it was good, a little warm and that seemed odd. Isn't sushi supposed to be COLD? I got one little maki roll of avocado and I asked for another roll as it was very small (like a 2 bite dinner) so not my style. It was WARM too, very very bad. The waitress apologized and brought me a roll of the avocado, only it was not what I specified. I asked for rice on the outside and it was reversed (like an avocado tire, which I hate). The texture of that type of sushi really annoys my palate. I then just got a soda water with lime that was good (I have had some bad soda water at other restaurants). The bill was about 44 bucks (including the 20% tip), not bad, but the service could be a bit speedier and better at listening to customer specifications. I was excited to check out the new bathrooms and excitedly pushed up the curtain that separates the bistro from the bathroom and entered through the rice paper/wooden doors. The bathroom needied some TLC so I left. Overall not a bad place. Three stars!
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Arnold S.

After taking a date here, I thought it would be comparable to high end sushi places like Fugaku or Daozo (sp?). I was proven wrong pretty much immediately. Nigiri was dry, maki rolls were small and tasteless. The fish may have been fresh, as they claim, but it tasted like some stuff you would get at an all-you-can-eat joint in NY. The service was good and the atmosphere is beautiful, but to be honest I would have rather gone to one of the previously aforementioned spots. Dropping 80 dollars on a few rolls, a couple cocktails, and one appetizer, I expected much much more.
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Rachel U.

Good food at prices I've come to expect at Japanese restaurants. Only $2 for a bowl of miso soup, and my friend got a huge green salad for around $5. My chicken terriyaki was tender and flavorful, and a huge portion with rice, a big mound of steamed broccoli and mushrooms to boot. My friend liked her sushi so much she ordered another avocado roll halfway thru the meal. The banana "springrolls" weren't the best I've ever had, and a bit overpriced at $8 for two, but were certainly enjoyable served with strawberries and drizzled with warm chocolate sauce. We got there right before the dinner rush, so we actually had bored servers coming over every few minutes to make sure our waters were filled and to see if we needed anything. We didn't see our actual waitress too often, but there was always someone walking around to flag down, even when they got super crowded and busy. The decor is a lot of fun, and makes for a comfortable dining experience.
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Samantha S.

Delicious - best sushi in the city by far! :-) Never had a bad experience....Awesome food, awesome drinks, great atmosphere...love this place
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Ann L.

this place is horrible
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Kat U.

I like it, I used to go the one in Upper East side in NYC. Food is good... I like there bar area, I would prefer to sit there than in the main part of the restaurant. It fresh & yammy. In overall, I had a good experience. Will recommend to friends.
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Mary M.

Don't let the two stars fool you. I think that Haru is probably THE perfect restaurant for certain people and certain occasions. If, for example, you are on an expense account, and you want to impress someone who likes a trendy-looking place with a trendy-looking clientele and pretty food presentations, but who isn't going to mind if the music is an unimaginative pop mix and the sushi is not the very best, this is a great spot -- it'll impress your guests and they'll love it. It's not what I'd choose for myself, though, not on a regular basis and not for a special occasion either. Don't get me wrong, the sushi was good -- it just wasn't as good as what I've gotten elsewhere. It ain't cheap, either, even at happy-hour special prices ($3.75 for one salmon nigiri is a special price, really?). So, bottom line, I'd have to love the atmosphere a lot more than I do to visit this place again.
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David V.

BIG prices, SMALL portions, snotty service. This place is a waste of time and money. If you choose to dine here you will spend a lot of money and leave hungry.
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David K.

I like this place....I do not know why I have it delivered when I live 6 blocks, but hey winter is cold. the California rolls are good, but its nice and the service is good
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Fred C.

Something for everyone - that's what I love about this place. The sushi and sashimi are good, but not great. The specialty rolls are probably a bit overpriced for what you get but I think they are interesting and worth it if you go that route compared to the very average standard rolls they offer. If you've got friends that don't like sushi (everyone's got one - like an estranged crazy uncle), no worries. The chilean sea bass and filet mignon are tasty and I often debate getting them until I remember I came for sushi. There are several good apps here too which others have mentioned. The decor is pretty and trendy, but don't worry, no pretenses. T-shirts, shorts & sneakers are all welcome & sit side by side suits -- perfect before a night out or just a casual bite to eat.
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Shruti M.

I thought it was great... a little pricey..but its sushi so really what do you expect. I had the phoenix roll and loved it! I tried the Boston Uncommon roll that my friend selected and it was great. They don't have a dessert menu ( or didn't at the time I went) but the waiters can let you know what they are serving for dessert. I had the green tea mochi ice cream...lovely!! Definitely try this place...very relaxing and very cute. great date place :)
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kim d.

this is the best place in boston for Sushi. My husband and I have been there at least 6 or more times and every time the service is great and the food is amazing
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unknown u.

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about this place. It is such a nice sushi place to go and grab sushi at. They have great lunch special but they end at like 3pm. They have a monthly drink they offer every month that rotates, for always 6$. Its cool- i've ordered a few before. I always get the same thing when I go. Miso soup, edamame, and 2 sushi rolls. The soup is never full up to the little line in which it is suppose to be filled to. If it was any higher it would spill w/ the lid they put on it. Ours both were a little short. If i'm paying for it, i'd like the full soup not 3/4's full. The service is sometimes a bit slow, ever when the restaurant itself is slow. The last 2 times I went there, one time they messed up my 2nd roll and made 2 of the same roll. Long story short, I got a new roll made and got to keep the 2. Next the last time I ate there, I had noticed a little hair in the cream cheese of my roll, b/c i was taking some out b/c it was to much. It was a little disturbing. Manager took care of one of the rolls- took it off the bill. They have a cool rewards program too that you should sign up for to get the monthly deals. Also don't forget to show your pru card before check out- they offer 10 % discount. :-D. Sushi itself is pretty good. Environment/setting- nice, quiet, lush, service- not so great always. One server we had in particular is a guy named Nathan- if you go ask for him!! He is ALWAYS a great server, is super friendly and pleasant and always willing to help you with ordering and is super nice about it. Some waiters could learn a thing or two from him! Thumbs up . Parking garage is right next door also and haru validates.
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Nicole B.

i think i'm also torn between a 3 and a 4. don't get me wrong, my service was stellar and my food (chilean sea bass with a plum sauce) was delish, but i'm having a tough time with the prices! i can walk my ass to chinatown for some cheaper (but equally good sushi, edamame, and miso). i like that it's kinda upscale but i'm not willing to pay the price for some fancy decorating.
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Christine H.

Haru is my favorite sushi place in the area for delivery. They are consistently quick and the food is always delicious. My favorites are the Dice-K Roll and Kiss of Fire Roll (hot!).
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Dagny T.

I eat at Haru often and I love it. The managers are great, the service is excellent and everything on the menu is very good. I think they do a great job with the sushi and the rolls. Most of the hot appetizers are good as well, particularly the miso Cod. I'd like to see the shrimp appetizer a bit less doughy and more delicatley fried. The place can be a bit of a scene on Saturday night but one should expcet that given the dearth of sushi restaurants in town.
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Megan B.

For being so nice, the sushi prices are reasonable. I think people that consider it expensive are probably not used to getting sushi. I've had a heard time finding good sushi in Boston too! It is decorated very much like restaurants in Japan. Five stars especially for the bathrooms! Marble with the nice bowl sinks, perfect auto water, and the hand towels are that nice, thick, almost-cloth kind. There is a little patio and plenty of indoor seating. Our server was available and very sweet! Will definitely go back.
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Brian K.

Recently, while on vacation we were in Boston for the Sox v Yankees series and were craving sushi. We made a reservation at Haru and upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised with the interior decor of the restaurant. From the outside, the patio looked cool, but we didnt know what the interior would be as the restaurant is located in the ground floor of an office building. The finishes were very nice and authentic, with a modern Japanese contemporary flair. Upon being seated, our server told us about a new sushi special they were trying out, Kobe Beef strips served sushi style. We were hooked and tried the new special, and although the price was steep, they were well worth it. The sushi menu had a lot of creative rolls, and we ordered a few along with rock shrimp tempura appetizer, which all were excellent. For our entrees, we had the black cod which was prepared perfectly, while the chicken terriyaki was a little salty, and the sauce was very high on the ginger infusion. All in all, with a good sake, drink, sushi, and entree menu, if your looking for some traditional japanese dishes with a modern flair, Haru Sushi is a great dining choice.
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Jess Y.

The atmosphere was cozy, yet sleek and new. The waiter was prompt and friendly and offered advice from drinks to apps to specials. The service, while good was standard, and unfortunately might have been the only highlight of the evening. The spider roll disappointed with its plume of graying lettuce and burnt soft shell crab. The seaweed in the seaweed salad tasted dehydrated and was overpowered by the vinaigrette. The three other rolls we ordered looked like small craggly lumps of rice with fish bits stuffed inside. I figured a blind infant sushi chef must be working, but we didn't see him when we walked by the sushi bar. We hoped to be pleasantly surprised by this recently opened extension of the chain, but we were sadly disappointed.
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Jess H.

I have a mixed opinion of Haru. I loved it the first time but the second trip back was terrible especially in the service department. I have gone with large parties both times 9-12 people. If you order the right thing, namely the specialty rolls they do a great job but the quality of the fish is variable depending on which day you go. When you order a lot of food (ie the first time we ordered 3 sushi/sashimi deluxes for 2, and 4 specialty rolls) you get the best quality service and fish. They even threw in a few extra types of fish (sea bass, spanish mackarel that were not listed in the dish) So I had a great time and the best sushi ever that day. However, the second time I ordered just 1 of those and a specialty roll and got sub-par fish. The fish looked at least 1-2 days older than it should have been and despite the restaurant being completely empty the servers took 20min too long to come take our order/refill glasses. If I didn't have such a great time the first time I would definitely not go back. Just be ready to dump out your pocketbook everytime you go. BTW, the Boston Uncommon Roll is my favorite and the gold flake give it a bit of flair.
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Ismet G.

I love the sushi here, and week by week I realize it gets more and more packed. I was also confident to have taken my father-in-law, where we enjoyed together a variety of sushis and sashimis (we took sushi sashimi plate for 2). Another time, I took a guest from NY and we complemented our sushis with some warm sake. If you are in the area, home delivery works perfect too. You usually get them delivered within 30 minutes...
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johnny r.

This place is too big for its britches. The sushi here was well below par. Don't be fooled by its size and location. It's not worth your time or wallet...
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Fred S.

Food is above average, but service (albeit during "restaurant week") was terrible. The waiter did not come check on us between delivering the entre and 30 minutes after we were all clearly done with our meal. He then came by and apologized for the delay caused by "the computer systems being down". I'd prefer regular incompetance to making excuses. I asked for spoon for my ice cream, and the waiter told me that it was supposed to be eaten with chopsticks (he left and did not return with a spoon). I wish that I had the guts to leave a zero tip, which is what this person deserved.
(2)
Anthony P.

Worst Sushi in the City by far. The Rolls did not even stick together, fish tasted old. The only good thing about this place was the Atmosphere and the Cocktails. For great Sushi, go to Douzo, which is very close and much, much better taste and quality.
(1)
Evan B.

Great sushi, very fresh, generous pieces! I get take out from here at least once a week and have eaten at the bar many times. Bartenders, Nikki & Chad, make excellent drinks and are lots of fun too. A must try drink is their HaruTini !
(5)
melissa c.

Went here with a girlfriend for dinner and am a routine sushi eater. I liked that the menu had differnet rolls that you don't typically find. I've already found my go-to sushi places so i'm not really into trying a new place to get the same thing. They had a nice selection of unique rolls and they were awesome! We were very happy with our food and the service was great too. I wished they had a cheaper selection of saki; the cheapest bottle was pricer than I had hoped. then again, we were in back bay so i'm sure it's just the location and upscale thing to do. id go back.
(4)
Leila A.

UPDATE; I'm upgrading this to 4 stars from my original 3 star review. Why? -a tasty tangy sauce is now included on the vegetarian plate. nice move. -the ume shiso and tempura sushi were delicious, as was the tofu appetizer. -get the cocktail with the electric sichuan buttons. it's like a million little fizzy explosions on your tongue. add the salt and tequila, it really is something different. Decor: A+ totally funky and fun--we loved it. very creative. Service: A friendly and unremarkable. prompt. Food: B Vegetarian platter was nothing to write home about. I could have done with a little more creativity in the selection and flavoring of the vegetables. Roasting veggies and tying them to lumps of sushi rice doesn't win major points for execution in my book. A flavorful sauce or marinade would have gone a long way, as would have some creative selection of the ingredients.
(4)
Suzanne M.

I was *not* impressed at all with Haru. Maybe I was expecting more based on the reviews. The menu was limited. The plates, while creative, were not carefully chosen - flavors did not blend well together and many plates we tried left a horrible aftertaste. The drinks were ok. I wouldn't bother paying the prices for this.
(1)
Rich B.

Great food Rock shrimp tempura was great. Good staff also
(4)
David S.

Haru was our choice when Douzo could not accomodate our large party with two kids at 5pm. The reviews seemed mixed but we wanted to try a new place that we had not been to before. Our table was perfect. An 8-top in the corner, secluded from the masses, and we did not have to worry about the kids bothering other diners. We were sat promptly, but the place was empty because it was early. My menu was broken and the insert was sliding around and out of the cover...but no big deal. When we asked if there was any special sushi that was super fresh or interesting our waiter told us "nope, whatever is on the menu." Not a great start. Douzo (our favorite sushi in Boston would have had at least something different or unique". The appetizers were nothing special. The Red & White Tuna Tartare appeared to be oblitered in a Robot Coupe blender and still had the gross white connective sinue attached. It was served from what appeared to be an ice cream scoop and did not come with wonton chips or anything to eat it with. The Rock Shrimp was average and my wife reported that the Vegetable Dumpling were quite good. The sushi was good but not great. My $17 Soft Shell Crab and Eel roll was tiny and plated in a really mundane fashion. Out waiter was courteous and helpful but did not speak English particularly well. We enjoyed the evening, really because we were with family and it was our special night out. But for $500 for 4 adults and two small children...we expected and deserved a bit more. Parking at the Prudential (directly next to Haru a terrible idea. It was $35 for 2 hours and Haru does not validate. Money is better spent elsewhere. Definately Douzo next time.
(2)
Amanda M.

I have been to Haru a few times over the past 6 months. I really enjoy the ambiance, whether sitting at the bar on a Saturday afternoon or a table for dinner. I love their lychee martinis! ...but to be fair, I have almost never met a lychee drink I did not like. The service has never been terrible but it has been unpredictable. Also, the staff's ability to suggest gluten free rolls is also hit and miss. For example, at my last visit, I was told I can get nigiri, sashimi, or a rainbow roll from the sushi menu...very different than what I have been told in the past. They do, however, have gluten free soy sauce and I have never felt that I have been "glutened" there before. Even though it is not always consistent, I still enjoy it. I do hope they can work on their consistency in service quality and gluten/allergy information!
(4)
Dev M.

Came here with a group of friends (10 in total). Food was great, however, service was poor. Took more than 20 min for drinks, and 40 min for food. The reason why I'm giving 3 instead of 4 stars is because when we asked for our checks to billed by couple the waitress seemed very annoyed. She did a great job until the end.
(3)
Diana L.

We came for the "Appy Hour" which is between 3pm-7pm. It was very spacious and empty during these times. We ordered from the limited menu - my favourite was the lightly battered tampura string beans - came with a salty curry dip, actually went together so well! I also tried the fish taco - you get 2 stuffed to the brim w freshness. Sushi was okay. My friend got pork belly buns which were okay too. The regular menu pricing is overpriced. However, they do offer a $20 birthday gift card ;) perfect light snack before heading over to the Colonnade across the street for the roof top pool!
(3)
Eva Y.

The first time I had Haru which was more than two years ago, I remembered that I really enjoyed their food. Unfortunately, it seems that Haru has completely gone downhill ever since. I came here during my lunch break with my colleagues and the restaurant was almost completely empty (oh I wonder why......). The food was very mediocre and so was the service - our server was on the inattentive side, but what bothered me the most was that we waited 35 minutes for them to serve us our food after placing our order even though the restaurant was empty.
(2)
Laryssa W.

I chose this sushi place specifically because it wasn't far from where we were staying and because they have a pretty good selection of vegetarian/vegan items. I tried to make a reservation via OpenTable, had a problem with it, and was able to get the hostess on the phone to help me right away - so that aspect of service was great. The place was so crowded, and I think the kitchen was slammed. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour so my boyfriend was able to get some crazy cocktail special for a good price, and we got half off edamame. I asked the waiter if the vegetable roll has asparagus in it (I hate asparagus and have a weird reaction when I eat it), and he said no. When I got my roll, what do you think was in it? Asparagus. I had to pick out the little stalk slices, and it just made everything so messy. I didn't want to send it back because we had already waited forever for our food. I don't know why people like this place because it's probably one of the worst sushi experiences I've had in a while. The waiter gave us some kind of coupon to try the NYC location, but I don't think I'd go back if the meal was free.
(2)
Renee S.

Sadly haru cannot handle large groups, which is a shame because they have a beautiful private dining space that can hold 12 or more. My group of 11's experience was simply shocking though. Right of the bat, the waitress accidentally spilled a glass of wine down the side of my face, hair, and dress. I was soaked and later found it also ruined my down coat. Of course this was an accident and our server was apologetic, yet the cultural or language barrier made it hard to grasp how she should've handled the situation as I had to ASK for a replacement wine and essentially pull a apology out of her. I was literally socked down my hair and side- this obviously did not start the evening off well. However it was an accident- so we moved passed it. Next we ordered. Besides the food taking oddly long, the sushi came out on all the wrong plates, after we asked to have them on our own ordered plates. Even worse, 3-4 entrees did not come out for almost an hour after we got the others and a few people were left with no dinner. The waitress was MIA, never checked on our drinks, to see if all the food came out, how the food was----nothing. The manager did not come over either although we found out she knew of the situation. Finally we had to ask for the manager because we weren't sure if we'd ever get the last food orders. She was apologetic and took care of the entrees that essentially didn't come out for over an hour, which was appreciated but at that point we didn't even want the food. We then found out the manager knew of the wine incident earlier..and her reaction was, at least it wasn't red wine! Neglecting the severity of the spill not the fact she should of come over as soon as she knew. I had to request that the wine was replaced free of charge and she claimed it of course was----but why didn't anyone say this when the incident happened? All 11 of us were blown away that they didn't take further steps with their customer service to make the experience better until we had complained. The server was very sweet, but it seems the waitstaff is given very poor training and for how pricey this sushi restaurant is, the customer service and food quality didn't match it. There's a million other sushi places around back bay- you'd think a company would realize that and strive to keep their customers happy. I am so sad we had this experience, as I've been twice before as a party of 2 and the experience was better. Long story short, never bring a large group.
(1)
Amy L.

Expensive sushi bar. But worth the price. Super good? Not that much. Mediocre? Nah. If you are tired and sushi-sophisticated enough, you would love this place.
(4)
Jenn M.

Came here for cocktails after supper as we saw a write up voting this place in the top 5 for cocktails in Boston. Definitely lived up to the review. Sampled 4 different drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome!
(5)
Frankie Y.

My biggest qualm with this restaurant was the very low food to money ratio; that is to say: if you're hungry and looking to feel full, go somewhere else if unless you'd like to leave with an empty wallet. The service was no better: our meal took nearly 3 hours from sit-down to stand-up. Even more aggravating, we had to send our bill back 3 times before it came to us without miscalculations or added items. Maybe this was just a lemon of an experience, but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth that the average quality of the food was unable to make up for.
(1)
Lindsay S.

Disappointed. I'm from Florida and ran a sushi bar so I had high expectations. I have been to the one in Times Square and that one would've gotten a higher score if I had yelp back then. Nigiri rice was bland and rock solid. The fish was a larger portion than expecting but knife skills need work. California roll was limp and not evenly filled. Miso soup portion too small. Bartender was nice but was busy restocking after holiday weekend so attention wasn't 100% I.e. Brought me the wrong food and didn't realize it until a server pointed it out, I was the only one there. For $16.50 I was expecting better quality, quantity was there but that's about it.
(2)
Mr. O.

So-so is the best description of this restaurant. The atmosphere is nice, but nothing too special. It seems a little understaffed since the bartender dubbed as waiter - which is fine except during dinner time. The spicy grilled filet mignon was good! The rest of the food not so much. Sushi was just ok. A little mediocre. One point of complete irritation was the dirty menus. I mean seriously, if the menus have food stains then I can imagine the cleanliness of the kitchen. Calling Gordon Ramsey... I went there! Clean your menus! The place is probably empty for a reason. Step it up, Haru! Step it up! Mr. O out!
(3)
Natasha A.

I came here with a friend during a quiet snowy day in between lunch and dinner. We sat at the bar and had a nice time. I usually like eating nagiri and not the overstuffed giant roles. The nagiri here was really expensive - a few bucks a piece - but I got a plain tuna role which was very good, fresh and well made. I also got the salmon tartar - again very fresh but drenched in too much sauce. We split the king crab steamed dumplings - delicious. I also noticed they have a good saki selection, though I opted for a glass of wine. The bartender provided great service. I can definitely see myself coming back here for a snack after some shopping.
(4)
Laura A.

Hello Haru! I was so happy to try this sushi place for the first time last night. The Boston unCommon Roll (crunchy spicy salmon, tuna, avocado, mango, black tobiko and gold leaf) was one of the best rolls I have had in a very, very long time. Decadent and delicious. We also enjoyed the Gramercy Park Roll (crunchy spicy super white tuna and jalapeÃ±os wrapped with tuna, yellowtail and salmon and topped with lemon, cilantro, tobiko and yuzu miso sauce) although it was a little too sweet for my taste. Excellent veggie tempura and pretty tasty veggie dumplings. The only real disappointment was that our friends, who prefer vegetarian sushi, ordered the Vegetarian Sushi entrees (Shiitake mushroom, roasted pepper, tofu, avocado) and were sorely disappointed. They picked at their plates and I could see why - the rolls did not even look remotely appetizing. Kind of dry and sad. It was a real bummer because it's no fun to watch anyone suffer through a meal, especially when dinner was their treat.
(4)
Dan M.

Alright so when I was in Boston, I would always look for solid sushi joints. I was happy to see this place open up and take its spot along the Back Bay restaurant scene. What even made it sound better was that they have happy hour specials that I wanted to try. So I walk in one night and the ambiance is nice and there is a lot of open floor space. Not over the top flashy but still a nice clean feel to the joint. The group I was with ordered a whole slew of rolls and honestly nothing special. The fish actually did not look that fresh as it didn't have that fresh look to it and it also did not taste as fresh as well which probably means it is not. The rolls are just okay and are fine for a quick fix. Again the food is okay but there are plenty of better spots in Boston. With that said, the service is very good and they are very good at accommodating large groups on a very short notice as well so props to them for these items.
(3)
susan H.

Not impressed. Came for pre-symphony meal. Waiter was friendly, but distracted and not knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a tempura appetizer, which was just awful. Very bread-y and greasy, plus the pieces were enormous and difficult to maneuver. The "sashimi" platter entree consisted of 6 jumbo slabs of fish (again, impossible to dip into soy sauce or eat) and oddly, 8 pieces of sushi, a maki roll and a tuna hand roll. I actually think the waiter got the order wrong, but he insisted it was correct. Lots of better sushi options in Boston.
(2)
Beth S.

Great place after a nice day of shopping at the Pru. Nathan was bartending and wonderful. Great drinks and guidance on what to order. Filet Mignon Yakitori was DELICIOUS! NIce ambiance and TV to watch the Olympics :-)
(4)
G P.

Went for my sister's birthday. Food was great! Very nice presentation and very comfortable atmosphere. Only reason why they didn't get a 5 star from me was because they said they didn't do complimentary desert for birthdays.
(4)
Michelle M.

I enjoyed the lobster gyoza! Their food was pretty good. Our server had a heavy accent and didn't really know the menu that well. We would ask which of the sushi was raw and she really didn't know. We had to go with what we already knew. In the end our service was decent, the food came super quick and it was delicious! No complaints here! Would definitely go again! Good first date place too!
(4)
Robert S.

This is a service review. Came here around 3:30 on a Saturday for their happy hour. Guess what? They don't serve happy hour on Weekends, yet have not updated their website. When did this change happen? A month ago, the waiter said. The host didn't even inform our group of this change despite asking for a happy hour menu! Friend of mine was there early and didn't even get the water he ordered.
(1)
Courtney N.

My partner and I were craving sushi and Haru looked like a high end restaurant and was right next to the Prudential Center where my partner had a meeting so it was very convenient. We arrived just after four and were greeted and given a lovely seat near the window (yes, I like to people watch!). The menu is huge. Even the drink menu is huge. I honestly had trouble deciding on what to get for a drink but went with my usual - Sangria. My partner had a beer that he enjoyed. Did I mention the menu was huge? So many choices! We were there at Happy Hour so we were able to get an appetizer for half off. We went with the duck rolls and they were delicious. Very nicely made and presented. Our waiter was very helpful. He told us about various promotions and even brought me 'beginner chopsticks' (which I never did master and had to ask for a fork!). My partner went with a salmon sushi plate and I went for a varied approach and ordered one with several different kinds of sushi. The amount of fish we received was awesome. Very tasty and I loved how it was presented over a bed of rice and shredded lettuce. Well worth the price. The restaurant was starting to fill up but our waiter was still attentive even though he was servicing every table in the area. We actually said no to dessert but he misheard us and brought a menu so we gave in to temptation and got a tempura coconut cheesecake with strawberries. Wow, just wow. Huge and delicious. Pricy but worth it for a really classy sushi experience. I'm more the traditional sushi roll type of person (which they also sold but I wanted to try something different) and their sushi and service really impressed me.
(4)
Meghann F.

I really wanted to like this place - the ambiance is pretty nice, but well it was just meh overall. We sat at the sushi bar - I like to see them work and usually get a free sample to try something that you normally wouldn't. But you couldn't see them cutting the fish at all. However we did get a small sample of the squid salad which was quite delicious. We ordered the double dynamite roll - i think - the one with lots of jalapenos and hot sauce mmmmmmmmm. This was actually really good and actually not overly spicy at all. I ordered the samurai maki entree. Usually when i order sushi - esp an entree you get the soup and salad with it - this did not come with it, which i thought was a little strange and my brother got the chirashi bowl. The crunchy spicy salmon roll was by far the best out of what i got - but the other two were not really good at all. The spicy tuna I literally had to choke down - not sure why it was so un-appetizing, but was definitely less than impressed in terms of quality. The chirasi bowl was decent - but kinda short on fish compared to my fave sushi place in cali. I may just wait to go back to the left coast to get decent sushi at a decent price. The service was good, but the food wasn't. I would skip it.
(2)
Vicky H.

I came back here again more recently for my daughter's birthday. She's turned 19 and she loves this place, plus she also had a birthday treat from here so we wanted to use it. We ordered appetizer specials from their Haru hour, as well as the Lobster tempura which she loved, as well as a couple of other specialty rolls. She's not big on Sashimi so this was perfect for her. We opted vanilla ice cream for dessert and the waitress was cool and put a candle in it. Service was a lot better this time than the last few. She came over several times checking on us and made small talk.
(4)
Amanda L.

This place was fine. I pretty much got lured in from pure convenience with it being in the Pru (which is also where I work). I ordered the Hime maki entree, which included a spicy crab mango roll, tuna avocado roll, and a shrimp tempura roll with a side salad or miso soup. The spicy crab mango roll was my least favorite. It wasn't spicy and lacked flavor. It was difficult to determine if there was any mango in the roll. The shrimp tempura roll was fine. It came with a side of some sauce that you could dip the roll in - not sure what it was, but this also lacked flavor so I stuck with soy sauce. The tuna avocado roll was the highlight of the meal. The tuna was very fresh and the roll had huge chunks of avocado in it. Win! Overall this place is fine, but I find that many of the rolls seem to be overpriced. For that price I would just hop a few streets over to Douzo at Back Bay Station as they never seem to let me down when it comes to sushi.
(3)
Matthew S.

Haru is a nice place to go for Japanese cuisine in Boston. The interior ambiance and decor is nice. They have a great cocktail list and very good selection of wine and sake, too. All the sushi rolls here, from simple ones like spicy tuna, to complex ones like the Kiss of Fire, are excellent. The only downside with the sushi was that the evening I visited we were told there would be a "long delay" in getting sushi because there were so many people ordering it was hard for the sushi chefs to keep up. Perhaps if one of your primary menu items is sushi, you should probably hire adequate staff to prepare it on busy evenings like a Friday night? Service overall, including hostess and server, was good, however. Also tried the miso black cod, which was unfortunately not as good as expected. Additionally, in contrast to some Japanese restaurants, Haru does not give you any Edamame complimentary.
(3)
Brian B.

Unfortunately, I don't get to have an opinion on the food, since the restaurant decided to close early despite us having called to confirm the standard hours would be in effect today (Labor Day). As good as the late night happy hour sounded, 1 start for lack of diligent fulfillment of its implicit (or in this case, explicit) hours. Update: the manager was kind enough to make a few recommendations for us after the door person turned us away by not acknowledging us when we knocked right in front of her. 2 stars now.
(2)
Doug L.

Okay - I do like this place; not at 5 Stars, but not at 3 either... we'll settle on 4. I've only had the sushi - a few common choices, but it fits the bill and is consistent. It's nice to sit outside in the warmer months, and while not cheap - isn't outrageous for a spot in town. If you've never been - give it a shot; you may find a new regular spot :-)
(4)
Jerry T.

Haru has a very delicious menu and a really relaxing environment. The sushi is always great, the service is consistently on point, and the drinks are top notch. The good: everything. The bad: easy to spend a lot, try heading there during happy hour.
(5)
Chris L.

Wonderful sushi place. They have food for everyones needs. From sushi to cook food, they have it. A bit upscale, but sometimes you have to treat yourself. Burnt my pizza this morning, had a weird day at work, this guy needed some sushi! Luckily I was walking down the street and saw the happy hour menu. It was destined to be - down feeling guy meets sushi = happy. Their happy hour prices for rolls are good. You get six rolls for the price. Can't complain at all. Want to treat yourself to a higher priced ($4-$8) happy hour, come feast. Loved it.
(4)
Alex B.

While Haru's menu is grossly overpriced they do offer some nice options for restaurant week. They have some great modernized specialty rolls that have an interesting combination of flavors (spicy, sweet, or both) and usually involve elegant presentation (see grammercy park roll). In my opinion there are only two times to hit up haru. Lunch and Happy hour (5-7PM). This place is already so expensive, and I refuse to hit up a place like this with multiplier locations unless I am catching some sort of break. I think there are better less expensive sushi options for dinner around the city.
(3)
Nick D.

Late food. Waited an hour. Steaks cooked well done when asked for medium rare. Under staffed.
(1)
Elaine C.

I have been to the Haru in Philly and New York. I stopped into Haru for lunch to use my $20 birthday certificate (a definite perk so sign up; it's super easy and free)! The restaurant was more spacious than I had expected and we were seated immediately. Our server, Sandra, was sweet and attentive. She allowed us time to look over our menu as we chatted away instead of looking at the menu. The menu is your typical sushi menu with rolls, sushi, sashimi, appetizer, specials and hot entrees. We ordered from the Lunch menu which was moderately extensive. I ordered the sushi special, which included 7 pcs sushi and 1 tuna roll with a side salad. The salad was good and the sushi was fresh but not amazing. My friend ordered the field green salad with the california roll. Both was good and as expected. Overall, the meal was good but not over the top special. The customer service was very good and food was okay. I may be back for the happy hour specials since the menu looks pretty good for the price and amount they are offering. Maybe dinner will be better or ordering off the regular menu rather than the lunch menu.
(3)
Thien N.

I've only been to Haru for happy hour (4-7pm), so this review is strictly for that. The ambience of Haru is very upscale and modern, classy. They have quite a variety for their happy hour ranging from spring rolls, edamame, tuna rolls, salmon rolls, etc. We ordered the tuna avocado, crunchy spicy salmon, tuna with caviar, and the kamikaze roll. They were all very delicious and was able to feed 3 people fully. Our waitress was very attentive and kept our waters full at all times. Sign up for their Haru Access and get $20 to spend on your meal. Definitely worth it!
(3)
Jackie C.

We loved this place!! We came here for my husband's birthday and sat outside. It was a beautiful night and Rob was our server. He was very nice and had great insight into the rolls. We had the Kiss of Fire, The Philadelphia, The Dragon and The Boston. The sushi was so fresh and it might be our new favorite sushi place.
(5)
Grace O.

Disclaimer: I have worked in sushi restaurants for about 3 years total in the past and I have certain standards for how sushi should look and taste as well as how servers should treat their customers. I was quite excited to try out Haru sushi for the first time this week. I have been meaning to try it out, but having a $20 off gift certificate was definitely a good motivation to try it out this week. I have read reviews and looked at the menu and it seemed like it would be a good place to get a nice sushi dinner. Even until the second we got seated, I had my hopes up, the hostesses were nice enough, the ambience was good, and it seemed like everyone else was enjoying their dinner. BUT I was quite disappointed by the end of dinner. The worst part definitely was the service. We had been seated and sat waiting for our server for over 20 minutes and no one bothered to ask us if we had been taken care of (which a good server would have noticed that we haven't even gotten our waters yet). Finally we were too hungry to wait any longer, so I asked the hostess about whether or not our server had been notified, at which point she said that he has and that she would go and find him. After waiting for another few minutes, the server came to our table, BLAMED the hostess for not knowing that we were there and quickly apologized (Never even introduced himself or asked if we needed help with the menu). I feel that was very unprofessional, since you shouldn't blame someone else for something like that, he should have seen us even if he wasn't notified since we were right in the middle of the dining area. Then the rest of the night, all he had done was to take the order and bring out the food. He did not refill our water, told us what each of the nigiri were, or ask how the food was. Then we had to tried to get his attention 5 times before he noticed that we were trying to ask for our check. I was quite disappointed. The only reason that I can think of for him to check on other tables, while ignoring ours was that maybe he thought that we weren't going to tip him well, because of the gift certificate, because we were upset about the beginning of the night, or because we looked like we were in our early twenties. (Also, as a server when people told me that it was their birthday, I wished them happy birthday and tried to make it their best experience, but I felt last night for me was quite the opposite) Food was alright. Yellowtail jalepeno roll had inconsistent amount of jalepeno in each piece. Some were too much while the others had barely any. Tobikko nigiri had really "mushy" rice inside and was not wrapped well (it fell apart before I could pick it up). California roll was quite disappointing. When judging the rolls of sushi restaurants, I like to look at california rolls, since it's simple and every restaurant does it a bit differently. Cali roll here was way too simple, it just had plain crab stick and avocado, rolled inside out. I am not a fan of sushi rolls made with just the crab stick that's been cut into a log. It makes it look like they didn't put any effort into it. I am used to sushi restaurants where they shred the crab and add a bit of Japanese mayo to give it a bit of texture and flavor. The presentation was too simple as well. covering the outside of the roll with masago or seseme seeds would have made it look more put together. Lastly, their green tea margarita could use a little bit more of green tea flavor. Overall, I did not have a great experience during my birthday dinner at Haru.
(1)
Enday G.

Lunch was lovely. I had the salmon which came with mushrooms, CA roll, tempura and a soup. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend and I will probably come back in the future.
(5)
Sarah C.

I'm not sure why people are so down on Haru. Yes, there are better places (most of which are around the same prices), but I had a perfectly good time and meal. Went with a friend, who ordered the sake sampler (yum!) and we started with the calamari. Interestingly, my first thought when the calamari came was "hmm that's not very much." But you know...given that it was fried food, it really was plenty for two people. Best of all, it wasn't greasy in the least. They were big rings though, so if the sometimes-chewy texture puts you off you probably won't like this dish. The peanut sauce it comes with was delicious. We ordered a special roll (Spider Monkey, $16.50, 5 very large pieces), the Kiss of Fire Roll ($16.75, 8 normal sized pieces), and the Rainbow Roll ($15, 8 normal sized pieces). They were all good! I thought the fish quality was nice too, snagging a few pieces alone off the top of the Rainbow Roll. Again - the prices are a little high. I've only had takeout from Douzo but I think I'd probably like their dishes better for comparable prices, and I agree Fugakyu is also a bit better (more choices), but you can do a lot worse than Haru.
(3)
Alie K.

My brother took my boyfriend and I here for happy hour and I was very pleased. We went at happy hour... My favorite. The happy hour menu was small but had a decent variety... All of the rolls that we ordered were tasty and the chicken was good too. I order a rainbow roll as well... It was huge. The slices of fish on top were very generous in size, and the overall quality was great. I think it's one of the best I've had, and I always order a rainbow roll whenever I try a new sushi place. If I lived in Boston, I would be here quite often.
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Amelia A.

His: Haru is a chill modern place. Fun. Very clean. Sweet personnel. Went during restaurant week. Cheap good food! Winning! We got Nathan who is a great waiter. Ask for his opinion and he would give you a great description. Very truthful. Very nice. Appetizers:Yellowtail carpaccio & Grilled sea scallops Drinks: Pinot noir: Gnarley Head (Cali) & Sakura breeze & Komodo dragon Entree: Specialty rolls (Hatsu Yume & Kiss of fire) & Yakinuki rib eye Dessert: Green tea & Mango & Red bean mochi -Yellowtail carpaccio is amazing. Sweet and savory. Eh on the grilled sea scallops. -Sakura breeze tasted like medicine. Got the Komodo dragon and its better. Alcoholly -Kiss of fire is delicious. A little tingle. Perfect amount of cock sauce and jalapeno. Other roll is okay. Probably cause I ate the Kiss of fire first. -Rib eye was really good. Tender. Smooth. Flavorful. Sauce is delicious. Finger licking good. Salad that came with it was a bit wee sour. Peas were a little burnt. -They ran out of green bean. =( Red bean was slightly better than mango mochi. Hers: GREAT start to Boston's Restaurant Week! The restaurant is nice and modern. Definitely enough space, and noise level was low - but there weren't a ton of people there, as it was a Monday night. Background music was nice as well, so the overall the feel was enjoyable. Ah, so to talk about the goods! Drinks: Pinot Noir Gnarley Head - Not a big fan of red wines, so I didn't really enjoy this - too sour. Sakura Breeze - This is their current special @ $7. The waiter did "warn" me of customer feedback, and I should have listened. At first it was a nice cherry, but the after-taste was like cherry medicine. The waiter said to let him know if I didn't like it, so unfortunately, I sent it back. However, he was very happy to change my order at no cost/inconvenience. So the next drink I got was the: Komodo Dragon - Ah. Much better! Sweet and coconutty! Just the way I like it. Could definitely taste the alcohol, but the drink was still very good! Appetizers: Yellowtail Carpaccio - Pretty good! Not as lemony as expected, so I thought there would be some more flavor. However, it did come topped with a jalepeno that I took off. He says it tasted better with the pepper. The yellowtail itself was of good quality! Grilled Sea Scallops (AKA Pan seared) - Oh my, soft and super tasty. Savory mayo on the side, with sweet and tart balsamic vinegar (I think). The scallops are prepared with some sort of paprika coating (I think is what the waiter said). It was so delicious. Entrees: Specialty Rolls - Kiss of Fire and Hatsu Yume came together as the entree for RW KoF - Just alright. It was a spicy tuna roll that had jalepeno and sriracha which I took off the top. Maybe that's why it was pretty ordinary to me. I just can't do the spicy stuff. HY - This roll was much more refreshing! Definitely enjoyed it more so! Yakinubi Rib Eye - Oh man, damn good steak. I definitely did NOT expect such an amazing steak to come from a Japanese/Sushi restaurant. None of that tiny portions stuff - good amount. SO tender, and in itself, had that nice buttery taste. Probably would have been delicious alone, but even better, it came with a terrific teriyaki sauce. There was a tiny kick, and it was a little bit tangy too - fabulous. I have no problem eating straight meat (especially when it's that good), but for those who need carbs too, Haru gives a bowl of some great sticky rice! The snap peas and salad on the side were a nice way to balance out so much meat. I just wish the salad were colder - perhaps on a different dish? But then that would take away from presentation. I really didn't care though - the dish was incredibly satisfying! Desserts: Mango and Red Bean Mochi Ice Cream - I guess these are the typical Mochi Ice Creams that you could find at Trader Joe's and what not. But who doesn't love these little things? It was a nice surprise that we got two of them (as I find restaurants seem to like skimping out and giving just one). Also, it came nicely plated with fresh strawberries. The red bean one was my favorite, but mango was definitely great too! Now to me, it's not only the food that makes a great visit. Service counts! & What a nice surprise when the visit is only made better due to great service. Nathan was our waiter, and he was really polite, funny, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Great waiter! Not only that, but the owner/manager was really nice and mindful. As I was walking to the restroom (which btw was very clean and modern as well!), I was about to run into someone, or they were about to run into me, but the owner/manager made sure to stop the man that I was about to run into. Very nice of him, even though it may have been my fault for not paying attention (oops =P). He also served us our appetizers, which I always find nice! Overall, very happy we went to Haru! P.S. Sorry for the book!
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Gillian W.

I am a server. I came here with 4 friends who also currently work in restaurants. We waited over an hour and a half for basic items on a Tuesday night and didn't even receive an item that was still listed on our bill. Our server was very sweet, attentive and apologetic; this was clearly out of her control. Regardless, when we received the bill and realized that we were asked to pay full price for a meal that we had waited 90 minutes for (and also for an item that we never received), we contacted the manager. She was dismissive and unapologetic. Look, stuff happens. I know from many years in the service industry. Don't charge your guests full price when you made a mistake by not scheduling enough chefs.
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Stephanie P.

My husband and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary on 4/4/14 and decided to go for sushi at Haru. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, the inventive cocktails, and the prompt service. It was lively but not too crowded. The prices were reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
(5)
Kim H.

Went there for a birthday dinner! 18$ for a lobster roll, which I first tried at snappy sushi in newbury, Haru failed at this roll. The place is VERY nice, though the supervisor kind of scared me a bit, I came there on a friday night and the place was quite empty. The server was not really helpful at all! they barely have any good desserts. Pay for quality? I don't really think so, they didn't even have avocado salad! :( The bill came out to be 190$ and boy, i wish i went to snappy sushi and would be satisfied only spending 40$ overall just a fancy place. WOULD NOT COME BACK!
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Kimmy U.

It's nice that they have Happy Hour during dinner time! One of the few restaurants that acutally do that. Monday-Sunday 3-7pm! Came here around 6 on a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all I'm giving 3 stars because of the nicely decorated interior. Very modern and chic! It's definitely a nice date place However... I'd give their food 2 stars :/ Most of their rolls are around $5 on the Happy Hour menu. They also have edamame for $4, and I remember seeing spicy chicken teriyaki and tempura on there too I got the edamame and a spicy salmon crunchy roll This was the first time I've seen a crunchy roll made like this.. Instead of having the tempura flakes on the outside, they put salmon, spicy mayo, and crunchy flakes on the inside. Wasn't really my thing because when you roll it up, the tempura flakes get packed together so when you bite it, its like mmm fresh salmon! but uh a dense crunch too. Idk though! Some people will probably enjoy it :] They also cut your roll into 6 pieces so it seemed like we were eating less than normal.. Fish was fresh though, and the edamame was..edamame. Can't really mess that up :P I'd come back to try different rolls, probably only during Happy Hour though
(3)
Karen P.

Went here a couple of times. Service has always been great and food always tasted fresh. It's also very roomy; I never found myself waiting for a table. I order the sushi & sashimi for two without fail everytime I go here. It is absolutely melt in your mouth delicious! It includes a lot of pieces of sushi and sashimi so the price isn't too bad for this. Though items start to add up eventually... The service here is very accommodating if your party has a food allergy. They were willing to remove avocados from our orders, make us cocktails that weren't listed in the menu, and continuously serve us with smiles. The only reason for one less star is that it gets pretty pricing. I would like to eat here all the time, but my wallet sadly disagrees.
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Luke T.

There is NO RAMEN here. Its located right across from the Marriott Copley and just next to Shaw's. I was aching for ramen but they did not serve it. Instead they were kind enough to serve me udon and tempura from the lunch menu, despite it being dinner service. But udon is not the same as ramen. Udon was so-so. A tad too salty for me. 3 stars cos their service is great. Will come back to try their sushi.
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Amy C.

I came here with two of my best friends from law school one of the last days I was in Boston as my going away dinner. We all met up after work (sounds very grown up like) and had a fantastic time here! My friends split a bottle of wine and I had something that I can't remember now and since it was happy hour sushi we order two boats worth of sushi and just nomnom-ed to our hearts content. I really do love this place; I know there's another one in NY and while I have yet to go to that one, this one in Boston definitely has my thumbs up. For how expensive it could be located in the Backbay area, their happy hour menu is VERY reasonably priced! When I get a grown up job, I will consider coming here for their full price menu :P but for now, their happy hour menu works just fine for me! You'll find all your favorites from spicy tuna to avocado rolls to some tempura rolls ... sure to fulfill any food and sushi lover's tummy!
(4)
Kelsey M.

Not the best sushi, but decent atmosphere and customer service. Pretty pricy and not very generous portions.
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Jimmy B.

So, this is my first review for Haru, but my second time here. This review is mostly for the second review, since this time was better! Here we go: We went to this restaurant mainly because of the Mother's Day Special (3-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $25 pp!). We've been here before, but thought it to be overpriced for what we were getting. Well, $25 for a three-course meal drew us back in for another go. First, I really like the atmosphere and decor. This place is HUGE considering it's in Copley. It has a sushi bar, a regular bar, and an expansive dining area with lots of different asian designs and decorations. The lighting is normally dim to create a nice atmosphere, but during the day (we went for lunch the second time) it's brightly lit due to their large windows. Plan accordingly if you want the full romantic effect. Second, the food. Again, the first time we came here, we weren't impressed with the food for the price. However, this second time blew my mind. Not only was this meal cheaper since it was a promotion for mama's day, it was also a LOT fresher! I had a symphony for an appetizer, which was a orgasmic tower of raw goodness comprising of chopped salmon sashimi as a base, REAL crab meat with black eggs (caviar) in the center, and minced tuna sashimi on top. This tower was then topped with a generous portion of orange and yellow fish eggs (roe). Gawdddyum. This alone was worth $15 to me, it was that delicious! I hope they bring this as a main appetizer if they haven't! Second, I ordered a 11 piece sashimi. Yes, 11 pieces. And no, they aren't tiny pieces like what you may see in some other restaurants. Damn, these were huge. Now, I seem to be flaunting on how great this place is, yet gave it a 4-star review, right? Well, here's when some slight grading downgrades occur - although the sashimi was large and generous, and for the MOST part delicious, there was two pieces of white fish that tasted as if it was recently thawed from the freezer. The other 9 pieces were generally fine (loved the salmon!) Second, I also noticed their quality was.. inconsistent. Not just with our prior experience, but even between the two different sashimi platters we had at our table. My girlfriend received tuna pieces where you can see the fat lines highlighted in white, indicating YUM! If you recall typical sushi places, your tuna would probably be a pure reddish color with very, very faint lines, if any. Well.. that's what my tuna looked like. Of course, I requested my girl to switch a piece with me, so I could "judge" for all of Yelp to see ;). Well.. it was definitely as I expected, her tuna didn't only look better, it tasted SUBSTANTIALLY better. This is why I can only give this place 4 stars - if a restaurant has the capabilities of producing such great food, they need to do so consistently. Also, for dessert, we have tempura cheesecake, which was pretty good as well. Third, price. Obviously, $25 for what I got was a steal. However, I'd hesitate to come back unless there was another special. This place is fairly pricey, and unfortunately, as I stated, the quality is not consistent. Definitely worth a try, but I'd try to only go when they do promotions (sign up for the mailing list, they'll always notify you!) Fourth, service. Friendly staff, but slightly slow. I was without water with no server in sight for about 10 minutes. It was also fairly empty considering it was mother's day, so I can't even give them the benefit of the doubt and say they had their hands full. This doesn't deter from me going of course, but just be prepared for slightly slow service. All in all, a better second experience. We'll probably only go for happy hour, or when they send out another promotion. Definitely recommend trying this place in the end though! TIP: Parking can be hard - plan to pay for a parking garage if you can't find street parking in the surrounding area!
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Celia Z.

First of all Yelp, I'd like to wish you my sincere congratulations for a successful IPO. We are all so proud of you. Now on to Haru. My first time in Boston for weeks and this was the perfect getaway from campus . Even though we were slightly late, we were seated right away and promptly served. The seaweed salad was good, but nothing fancy, except the way it was plated: in a lettuce cup with shredded vegetables at the side. But it can be seen as a prelude--a hint to the main courses to come. Next came the oh-so-heavenly super dynamite roll: tempura-style tuna, freshwater eel and asparagus roll with Sriracha. This was some of the best tempura I ever had: fresh and crunchy, enough to know it's there, but once attached, it's gone. The warm sushi gave me a fuzzy feeling as I stuffed bite after bite wanting it never to end. But the Chilean Sea Bass was the highlight of the meal. Fish is tricky to cook and Haru had perfect execution. The top layer was a slightly charred crispiness, and the inside was utmost tenderness. Maybe the fish was a minute one each side in hot oil, but I know that it was the result of years of good technique training. As they say on Masterchef: that fish died so that you could make it into a good dish. Don't screw up." I can assure you that this sea bass would be proud of its afterlife. Under the beautiful lights of downtown Boston with good food and good company--life never felt so perfect.
(5)
Risa Y.

I went there with my friend for lunch because all my friends were loving here....But I feel like this place is overrated... The restaurant is fancy, and servers are nice and so on, but sushi wasn't tasty at all. Also, I ordered Unajyu (around $20 or more) and it came out as eel: rice= 3:7. Not so happy :(
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Dana B.

This used to be my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. Fresh, amazing fish, great ambiance, and perfect location. I had had my college graduation dinner there with 20 people and it was wonderful. I come back about once or twice a year when I'm in town, and stopped in most recently about a month ago. Service was terrible. Food was great, as usual, but even after walking up to the hostess counter to ASK for our check, no one came by to apologize... only drop the bill on the table. It took us about two hours to get our two drinks, zero water refills, and we split the sushi for two entree. Bummer.
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Abir H.

The good thing about Haru is that it's big and takes big groups. The staff there are really friendly, our waiter although was difficult to understand sometimes was such a sweetheart. If you like sushi it's pretty good there. The hot and sour soup is also pretty good. Also try the filet mignon, it's excellent.
(3)
Jenny Y.

The ambiance is great & I liked the decor but the staff was not helpful, inexperienced, and the food definitely fell below expectations. My waiter messed up the order. He totally forgot to get back to me on what I asked him about earlier. Worst of all, I there was a BONE in my salmon avocado roll. My boyfriend informed the waiter and all we got was a "sorry for the mistake." I will never come back just because of that bone incident, despite everything else that happened.
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Emily A.

I was very disappointed with both the service and food during my visit to Haru: Service: We sat down in an empty restaurant and waited nearly 15 minutes to be greeted by our waitress and served water. She seemed extremely new and untrained and didn't know any of the answers to our basic questions, "What type of fish is (insert Japanese fish name)?" and moaned each time she had to ask the chef or manager. Food: To sum it up, the food was overpriced and without flavor. Perhaps the second tiered staff was working the day before New Year's? Perhaps there was an edamame salt shortage? The seaweed salad was SOAKED in dressing and was too soggy and gross to consume. This is my favorite appetizer and I order it each time I venture to a sushi restaurant. Speaking of soggy, the cucumber roll....yuck. And to add $1.00 for brown rice for the tiny little cucumber roll? The same additional charge for a much larger and exquisite roll? Really? There was no substance to that dish. Atmosphere: This is the only positive about the place. While the staff and food are subpar, the atmosphere is lovely with a nice decor in a fantastic location. That's the only reason Haru received two stars instead of one. In summary, go elsewhere. There are plenty of sushi restaurants with high quality food and service.
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Rebecca D.

Really enjoyed my evening at Haru. I came here with 3 college friends I hadnt seen in over a year, and this was the perfect place for drinks and sushi, and to sit for a few hours and catch up! We came for happy hour - and sat on the bar side. The hostess was a little confused by the fact that we wanted to sit in the blatantly open bar portion of the business. After being seated, she hovered around waiting for me to sit down to hand me an opened menu. Now, Ive had this kind of service at other high end restaurants, and its always been a nice touch, but this girl just had the delivery all wrong. I was wrapped in many layers due to the weather outside, and needed another minute to get ready. She seemed in a hurry and made the menu hand off more awkward than it needed to be. Finally sat and comfortable, the night picked up. My friends and I ordered about 6 rolls, two of us got cocktails (13 bucks a pop) and a couple of sapporro beers. Our bill was just under 80 bucks. Not bad! The thing that really made this place for me was our waitress. She was so easy going and entertaining,many times stopping and joining the conversation with us. She could have easily been part of our group of friends, and I never once felt pressured or that she was doing it for a tip. This was possible due to the limited tables she was tending to, but I appreciated her company and service! I really enjoyed this place, and if I lived in Boston, I'm confident that this would be a regular on my list. (my friend who DOES live in boston visits here on a bi-weekly basis;)
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Lindsay F.

My boyfriend and I eat here quite a bit and we just love it! The food is very good, but when Nan is our server, we have the best time! She knows the menu inside and out and is very good with recommending dishes. The food is spectacular, but Nan makes this a great dining experience. Thanks so much for another delicious meal and for the excellent service!
(5)
Josephine L.

If I'd come here for their regular menu, this definitely would have been a one-time, sushi-bam-thank-you-ma'am event. But Haru has this beautiful thing called Happy Hour (actually, Haru Hour) that features several rolls at regular portions for $3-5 (along with things like spicy chicken teriyaki, edamame, spring rolls, etc). My prayers for cheap sushi have been answered. No longer will I have to trek to Aveda for rolls under $6 and endure wobbly chairs and non-existent table space. I can gorge on thick cuts of raw fish (the only kind of sushi worth having) in a glamorous, sleek 'n' chic-decorated restaurant for cheap. The tuna roll was generous and satisfying. The spicy crunchy salmon roll was also generous and packed with crunch. The kamikaze roll was fantastic. And the seafood spring rolls were crisper than I expected; the salad underneath had the most amazing tangy dressing. Go now and you can also get their signature martini, the Orient Express, for only $6. I don't know how they get away with discounting liquor considering the portion size is a regular martini, but I don't question it. It tastes like apple cider and sure it's not packed with alcohol, but mine got stronger as I went down the glass. At least, my cheeks turned very red. Maybe it wasn't stirred properly? Don't know. Will be back for more cheap sushi. Maybe one day, when I hit the jackpot, I'll try one of their $16+ rolls too.
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mary c.

So I don't typically write reviews but I felt so moved to write one after coming home from eating here. I live basically across street from haru and have eaten here more times than I can count. After 3 months of not eating here (busy summer) I wanted my haru fix. I was so disappointed. What has happened to the food. Not bad but certainly not up to where it has always been. As for service, this was the most disappointing. So poor. I was sitting at the bar and the 2 male servers were busier chatting with one another than waiting on me. As for management, appetantly Katie, former bartender, is now a manager. I would never know this except she as well was so busy chatting and talking about it rather than making sure guests were served. So disappointed. I really need to rethink where to go for sushi now.
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Donna J.

We visited Haru twice this past week and were delighted and impressed both times. All the servers we had were delightful, personable and engaged our group(s) in conversation. They know the menu and would give "awesome' comments on our order choices. The food was wonderful... Highly recommended: Symphony, Lobster gyoza and the Lycheetini!
(5)
Andrew R.

I don't think I can stress enough how earth-shatteringly WOW the Chilean Sea Bass is. It's one of the more expensive things on the menu, and if you don't care about sustainable fishing and blah blah, then you're stupid not to get it. Also, the shishito peppers are kind of like firing a gun blind folded at one of those kiddie shooting range target animatronic places. You're about as likely to hit a target and make a vulture scream as you are to eating a pepper that's actually spicy. But it does happen! Delicious and a gamble.
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Tony S.

the WORST designed front door I've ever seen. A serious hazard and lawsuit waiting to happen. At a few angles, if you're not careful leaving the place, you'll walk smack dab right into the edge of the glass door. If you have kids. Beware. That's awful Fengsui! Never thought a door design would set a 'meh' tone for a dining experience, but it just did. Irksome. Anyway.....I've been to a few Haru's in New York, and enjoyed it enough to look forward to a Boston branch near my home. Nothing great, but considering the lack of Boston sushi places of humongosity, it makes for a decent dining experience. I actually felt like I was at a Katsuya's in Hollywood or Westwood, with a large number of diners dressed to be seen, and clumped up in groups of pretty people strategically placed among normal folk. It was strangely comfortable, but then again, I hail from LA, where this type of set up is the norm. Chic and hip, and food is between 3-4 stars. I'll admit I was a bit underwhelmed by some of the specialty rolls, but not enough to dislike anything. Definitely worth coming back to.
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Steve M.

Is it acceptable to make me wait two hours for lunch? Haru was some of the worst service I have ever received!
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Yiwen Z.

Always like it so much. Kiss on fire? The rolls are really great! One even has gold on it. Quiet place and very good environment. Black cod is the best one I had in Boston. The fish is fresh and has good taste.
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Simon J.

For the prices, I feel that the portions should be more generous, and that's about all. Service is typically good, and the food typically tastes very good as well. I would say this restaurant is overpriced approximately 20%.
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Mike D.

I came in here for lunch this past week. I ordered some sushi and a appetizer. I sat at the bar but the atmosphere seems modern and cool. The staff was good and the place was clean. The sushi was decent - veggie roll was different and tasty. Give this place a try
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mel o.

Haru sushi is delicious, great sushi menu and cocktails. But, PLEASE improve quality of take out orders: get online ordering (Seamless never works for Haru for several of us that have tried to order pick-up...), and start lunch pick up at 11:30 instead of 12! Take out should be streamlined and more friendly. This would really improve the experience for people that work close by. Much easier to order from CPK if need to pick up on the early side and can use online ordering to repeat orders!
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Cindy K.

I love coming here for the happy hour specials. Their spicy salmon roll is really good. The only thing I am not in love with is the prices. It is on the high side of Japanese and I feel that I can get equally as good sushi for less money.
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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 *** -The restaurant is nice and is a decent place to take a date (who doesnt care about the quality of sushi they eat) Service **** -Service was good, but i was the only person at the sushi bar. Sushi ** -Average to slightly below average quality. The prices really make it hard to justify coming here. I could average my score and give it Haru a higher score, but I only really care about the quality of the food. I dont think you can make up for the quality of sushi by putting up nice decor. Ok first, a few warning signs: -when you order from the waiter or waitress, even if you sit at the sushi bar. Maybe this is how they do it in Boston, but it's weird and makes it pointless to sit at the bar, except to check for warning sign #2 -All the fish was precut in the display. That means more of the fish's surface area is exposed to the air, letting it dry or even more susceptible to bacteria. -No wasabi in the sushi. This is a major sign that you are not going to get high quality sushi. Here are the items i ordered: -Lobster mango cevichi: it was cold and seemed like it was pre made. unfortunately i wasn't watching them prepare it, so i can't confirm it. The flavor was overwhelmed by lemon and some other sour fruits. Not worth the $16. -Uni: very disappointing. note the picture i took. the uni was not fresh and was scrambled. I almost wanted to send it back. Absolutely not worth $6/piece. -Hamachi: average, again not worth $4/piece -Scallop: This was a very thin shaving of scallop -King Crab: This was also scrambled, maybe it was canned, but it really is not the quality to put in sushi. I was expecting a solid piece of crab, not a pile of tiny crab fibers. $5/piece -Ikura: decent -Botan Ebi: this was ok. The head was fried as usual. -Fluke: not very good, rubbery and a bit old -Striped Bass: this was ok. I must add that i came in at 9pm, so the fish may have been sitting out for a while, this is why precut fish is bad. The price really makes this place not worth going to. I went to Douzo last night. I believe that it is definately better. There isn't that much of a difference in price. If you can, take the longer walk and go to Douzo.
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Joe S.

This is an extremely tricky review for me because the food was actually top notch.. Easily an 8 out of 10 but the unfortunate lack of service completely ruined this place for me.. We went last night with a large group of ten but the place was actually pretty empty. The waiter we had was honestly clueless and we had random dishes brought to us then taken away several times because they belonged to other tables. All in all we each had one drink and ordered no more than 20 sushi rolls for ten people and we were there for a tad bit over 3 hours. Ps we ordered edimame which literally need to be heated and that took almost ban hour to arrive. I'll try them out again maybe one day but the service is a F minus... If the food wasnt so good I'd hit them with a 1 star
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Thida K.

After my experience at heru this past weekend it doesn't even deserve one star. The customer service from the second we walked in was awful. An once we sat at the bar our vibe was killed. We were not greeted at the bar but rather thrown menus & asked do u want food.?! I had to ask to have the dirty plates from the previous guests in our seats to be removed. The bartenders eyes we're rolling in the back of his head (literally) an he later threw an orange garinish an straw at me after my drink was half empty...ten minutes too late buddy. 2 couples came, sat down an left because no one even noticed they arrived. No personality what so ever within the bartenders, sloppy, lazy, unsure of drinks. More than unorganized. No music was playing or tv sound..Wish it was playing, so it could distract me from this nonsense. People next to us unfortunately had similar experience, watched them wait a half hour to cash out. Their General manager didn't have much to say when the situation was brought to her attention, she was a little spacey herself. Certainly not qualified for her position. The person above her should really reconsider who they have representing their business an making sure they are meeting expectations of guests an it's sad because so much potential in a prime location in Boston.
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John Y.

My dining companion chose the place. My take on the ambience is that, unlike the many cool, hip and/or quaint restaurants in Boston, the feel here, while nice and upscale, was sort of like a high-end, destination restaurant that one might find adjacent to the Galleria in Dallas or Houston. Not a complaint, just a remark. I liked my tuna tacos and the spicy rolls I got, while not adventurous, were delicious. I had some sort of lemon-flavored champagne cocktail that was very good. Next time, I'll probably venture onto Newbury St. or Columbus Ave. for a place that feels a little more local to Boston, but I enjoyed my experience at Haru.
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Orien W.

There is only one caveat with my experience here: the wait for our food to arrive was extremely long. Now with that out of the way, this is still a nice upscale sushi place. Rolls, sashimi and sake were all excellent. To top it off, we had a really entertaining waiter who handled the food delays remarkably well.
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Leah K.

Two Words: Happy Hour Haru has a happy hour menu that is just a fraction of the cost of their regular menu. California Roll for $3 Edamame for $3 Chicken Teriyaki for $3. My friend and I shared the chicken and edamame, and then ordered our own rolls. We ate after a 6 hour photo shoot for her senior fashion thesis. So we were starved. And we finished all our food and were full. The service was a little slow and the chicken teriyaki was a little too spicy for me, but MAN was it good AND cheap. They do this happy hour every day from 3-6 pm (I believe). Yes please!
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Irina M.

The place is fine, but not a must. The waitress was very friendly, so props for that, but the food quality did not match that of the Haru at Times Square in NYC. This is not just a matter of NYC vs. Boston as the Haru at Wall Street is worse than both of these. I reiterate my statement that Haru needs to figure out a way to exercise better quality control across its chain. If you're in need of a quick lunch, this location will do, but the food is basically average/forgettable.
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Khiem T.

Haru is my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. On the surface, it seems like a mainstream place, and that is true, I think it's trying to do too much, trying to appeal to too many types of people. For me, I come here for the fish and their excellent appetizers such as the various tataki and tartars. You have to try the sashimi and the tartars. The sashimis are cut to perfection, huge slices at very key part of the fish, with the right amount of vinegar and freshness. The yellowtail tartar is a delight. They are very creative with these and the flavors are great. This is where it works for a foodie like me. I think their rolls are mediocre and market toward tourists, but the fish is top notch. Lastly, the ambiance is nice, and the drinks are awesome. Sake flights are great, martinis and cocktails are quite good.
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Jason N.

We were in the mood for some sushi while in the Back Bay area and ended up at Haru. It was a great choice and a good find. The staff was welcoming and polite. The restaurant itself was beautiful with elements of a solid Japanese design. The sushi was well made and I went with my usual suspects to decide. The ikura was plump and juicy with individual roe. No thick syrup or extraneous membranes between the roe. Flavor from the roe was strong and clear with a good briney note. The saba was well cut and had the right amount of vinegar cut with shiso. No mealy flesh or soggy cuts at all. The tako was firm yet giving with a strong flavor and good smell. The rice for the nigiri was well formed and cooked well. The grains were tender with enough firmness to hold the fish. The su was mild in flavor but with a hint of sweetness. I also went with some misoyaki butterfish. It was well caramelized with a crisp edge yet a buttery smooth interior. Had an asian twist spicey bloody mary from their menu. It had jalapeno and siracha. Very tasty and with enough heat to make a good pre dinner drink. It was little pricey but worth it for the high quality fresh sushi that I got.
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Moo S.

Very nice ambiance, friendly customers, attentive (and good-looking) bartender. Happy hour - kamikaze roll, tuna avocado caviar roll, and tempura appetizer, $5 each. Food was satisfying, the people I met at the bar were cool, and it was a stone's throw from my convention hotel. A-OK just about sums it up :)
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Alyssa F.

I have a semi-regular date here with a friend and I wouldn't keep coming back if the good wasn't good but there are many land mines among the gems. I've been consistently unimpressed with the Haru Hour sushi and would not dare try one of these rolls at full price. The tuna was a color I'd call "sick plum" and did not taste fresh. The tuna avocado was neither tuna nor avocado but just a mass of crunching roe in nori. It saddens me to have to avoid sushi rolls at a Japanese restaurant. On the other hand, the agedashi tofu is surprisingly flavorful and firm. The pan seared scallops have been right on the mark and the yellowtail carpaccio is amazing. I usually order a couple of small plates and a drink or two but the grilled salmon was one entree I'd get again.
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Jeff F.

Ran into Haru a couple weeks ago. I have to admit that it wasn't mind blowing, but it's solid enough to warrant four stars given the Boston sushi options you have and the price points (obviously Douzo, O Ya and Oishii kills it, but those price points are much higher than Haru). I sadly don't remember the details of what I had, but do recall I enjoyed everything. Not sure what the 3 stars review are all about.
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Mr. Met s.

Pretty average sushi in an upscale place. Great waiter Liam and classy ambiance. Went during restaurant week which made it really worth it. The restaurant week lunch menu was more about quantity than quality. Each person costs $20, there was three of us and we assorted the appetiziers and main courses. We avoided the chicken terriyaki and went for a double Hime roll combo(Spicy crab mango roll, tuna avocado roll and shrimp tempura roll) and one sushi special (Assorted nigiri with a tuna or California roll). Just your average sushi, nothing spectacular. Hence, probably not worth it if it wasn't restaurant week. But for $20 it was pretty good. One stand out was the Fish tacos for appetizer! (Tuna and salmon hard-shell tacos with cherry tomato salsa, avocado, and apple yuzu ceviche sauce) It was very tasty and scrumptous. You can probably avoid the summer roll(although the spicy tomato broth that came with it was very unique), and the seaweed salad was quite tasty. The Mochi dessert was a standout, despite our full stomachs we are able to enjoy it so much! We ordered the Red bean, green tea, and mango. The red bean was THE best, while the mango was too artifically flavored. Quite a treat! Worth the $20 for all this!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also added a Dice-K Roll $18 (Gold leaf, mango, avocado, tempura flakes and spicy red and white tuna), which was kind of a flop like the pitcher Dice K. Very interesting, but the red tuna was dull, and overall good but nothing much else to talk about. Eat the gold leaf(yes it's edible, and very expensive to manufacture!)
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David I.

I ate here 4 times over a 3 day trip. Even though it's a small chain, it doesn't feel like one. The service was extremely good and I tried a variety of dishes. There is a ceviche dish that is fantastic. The rolls were fresh and melted in my mouth. I would easily recommend this place to anyone. The fish tastes fresh, but I can't verify that. The tuna, scallops, white fish, and salmon were all great. There is a happy hour so call ahead to verify hours. And lastly, all of the waitresses are hot. My wife says the boy toys are pretty too.
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Channa P.

Besides the great decour, few things left a great impression at Haru. I first noticed that the sushi prices were a bit outrageous. I get the need to look upscale, but an 8 piece dragon roll should never be $18. Once I got past the costs, I ordered some beer and carefully selected what I thought were three great choices. The spring rolls I got were great, the spicy tuna was blah at best. Instead of slicing the tuna it was pureed. I have no idea why. My eel and avocado roll was a bit tough, but by that point it didn't matter. I had already given up on my food being pleasing. I just gulped down my beer in disappointment. . BTW...my colleague's wine glass was just not quite full enough, and none of us could convince the waiter to pour more into the glass. I would not go back. Well, maybe, if someone else paid, and I was in the mood for lackluster sushi.
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Liana K.

Haru sushi, it aint great, it aint bad, it aint cheap, it aint pricey. While the fire lake roll was interesting with the touch of jalepenos, I didn't end my dinner with going damn, I want more. The tuna roll was less eventful than one from shaws down the block.
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Romney D.

The sushi here is amazing. But first I'd like to talk about the King Crab Dumplings, which I've never had before. I was a little skeptical about it, but the waitress convinced me they were good so I took her word for it. They were amazing!! I have never tasted anything so yummy. I was definitely pleased. I ordered California Rolls which were so fresh. I enjoyed it all and I definitely plan to return! My only complaint was the waitress was a little TOO helpful. She kept coming back to the table, way too much. Even when she was ready to start cleaning up out plates, it was annoying. The fact that it was the afternoon and NO ONE was in there, I felt rushed.
(3)
Scott R.

Great sushi, great service, good cocktails. Nice place to enjoy dinner after the Sox game!
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Teresa M.

I went to Haru last night for thier happy hour special. It was absolutely amazing. I do not drink, but my friend enjoyed her cocktail and the food was delicious and priced so well! We had edamame, vegeterian spring rolls, and the Haru Wasabi roll. Everything was delicious -- especially the roll. The bartender was friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. I will definitely be going back!
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Grace K.

THis is a very friendly sushi place. i love our waiter! And we ran into him on the subway and he remembered us and what we ordered. It has nice streetside seating. The sushi is fresh, can't complain. The food is pretty standard, the fare is pretty pricey.
(4)
K K.

Great Spicy Tuna roll! Delicious tempura cheesecake!! We were a bit hesitant to try this - but it was awesome!!
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Jenn S.

My friend suggested we take advantage of Haru's "Haru Hour" last night, for $6 Cherry Blossom drinks and cheap appetizers. Sold! The Cherry Blossom was DELICIOUS. I usually savor my drinks - I downed 1 before I knew what had happened and promptly ordered another. The appetizers were mainly sushi and since I don't eat sushi - me no likely fish or seaweed - I opted for the $3 edamame and, figuring I'd need something else, the $6 spicy chicken teryiaki. The edamame came and was a HUGE order. The chicken was a really decent size too - way larger than I expected - and I was sufficiently stuffed for the rest of the night. We did, of course, get some Mochi Green Tea ice cream, which was a bit weird in consistency, but I suppose that's the point of Mochi! All-in-all, a great deal, but I still ended up spending $37. How did that happen!?! Considering it was a cheap drink and cheap apps, that somehow seems wrong.
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Thana T.

Wait. Halt. Yield. Happy hour sushi. Tell me that 6 california rolls for .50 cents each does not sound like a grand time to you. No? You're lying through your teeth. On the other hand, however, the happy hour menu that you do have to choose from is about 5 items long. It's more like a mildly-in-good-spirits hour. Or a I'm-not-unhappy-per-se hour. Of coure, you can always throw in some regular priced sushi as a supplement. With $8 glasses of wine and mildly attentive wait staff combined with a swank interior, Haru is mediocre sushi that I'll probably only do during a happy hour special.
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Chandler M.

I was in Boston for a convention recently, and one of the food vouchers was for Haru udon bowl. A friend of mine and I ordered the chicken udon. The noodles and soup were served separately to preserve taste and integrity, and it worked. After maybe 15 minutes of walking back to my post, and mixing it all together, the udon noodles were firm and absorbed the amazing broth. Up to that point this was an amazing meal. Then I tried to eat the rest of the soup (veggies, chicken, etc). I don't know if I'm not supposed to do that? because they were horrible. It seemed that all the flavor of everything went into the broth and was sapped out of the food. Therefore, Haru had some of the best ramen broth I've ever had at the cost of the rest of the food. It was worth it to me since it was free, but I could not spend $10 on this and get some cardboard-tasting food while i'm trying to eat my udon. This place stays at 3 stars for the superior noodles and broth, but the utter disappointment of the food underneath stops me from giving it more.
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Nora D.

I've had consistently good meals here - I, for the most part, have more traditional sushi rolls, but have tried a few of their specials and have really liked them. We've always had good service too.
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Bryan L.

Sushi was decent. Service was painful. One waiter during lunch time for too many tables. Took 5 minutes to flag him down for the check. Once he came and took my card, it was another 5 minutes to bring it back. If service was better I would give 4 stars.
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Bill A.

Very good sushi - great location - great atmosphere. I will return!
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Rayan D.

I would give them three stars but I keep going back so clearly they're doing something right. I don't think they're quite as good as some places in the area (Douzo, Jae's) but the fish is pretty fresh. I do think that they're way overpriced and the staff is medicore. I wasn't surprised to learn that they're a chain; they run like one.
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Chantelle F.

This review is mostly for the Haru happy hour which my boyfriend and I always took advantage of - from 4-7pm everyday, good prices $5 for simple fresh rolls like salmon avocado or tuna avocado. We usually get the lemongrass hot and sour soup too that comes with a few shrimp and scallops - really yummy and delicious for those cold winter nights. We always sit at the bar to watch the tv's when games are on, and the no-nonsense female bartender there is almost always the same, she is prompt and efficient.
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Ricky R.

Someone holla at me if you feel me on this one.... Their sushi all has the same formula. A little something inside, rice, and then fish on top. I've been here a few times and noticed that all their rolls seem the same but with a little twist. Am I crazy? Maybe I had too much Rozay.. I do like Haru's.. I'd go back if someone paid for me. $15-20 a roll... Drop 200 with ya chick easy.. What's with all the white people? They should not be working in Asian restaurants. I'm just keepin in 100. Rozay OUT!
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Emily F.

Haru has potential to be a really fun and funky sushi place, but falls flat. It's decorated very nicely with dark wood and dark blue lighting making for a nice ambiance. Aside from that, however, I was not impressed. The wait for our food was long: at least 15 minutes for our appetizer, which was only 4 small vegetable dumplings. They were quite tasty, but for a wait that long I was expecting something a bit more inspired. Our main course took longer. My husband ordered Katsu- a Japanese style chicken cutlet. Talk about BORING. We were assured by our waiter (who was not good by any means-lazy, slow, and inattentive) that the chicken is "Not like KFC". Wrong. It was exactly like your everyday run of the mill fried chicken cutlet, shoved to one side of the plate, while the rest of the platter was covered in some sauce. The chicken was also overcooked. I ordered a sushi platter and it was not good. I couldn't even eat some of the sushi pieces (bad pieces, funny smell, etc). Our bill was $80. Overpriced and unappealing, not recommended.
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Dan G.

Expensive! But worth it. I don't crave sushi, and I probably will never go out for it unless someone else is picking the restaurant, but when I do, I enjoy it...and I enjoyed Haru. The atmosphere was lovely, the drinks were strong and the sushi amaaaaazing(ly expensive). I found all of the rolls we ordered to be very well prepared and just delicious and nicely presented and mother f-ing expensive, but good!
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Sarah P.

Honestly, just don't bother when there are so many better places for sushi in Boston. Go to Fugakyu instead, or Duozo a few blocks away. Track down one of the many great off the beaten path finds in Brookline. There's nothing really wrong with Haru, but there's nothing really special about it either. It has that restaurant chain feel with the same old same old.
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S T.

Came back for another go. We came during Happy Hour or as they called it Haru Hour? Half price "select" sushi ...which wasn't much and not half price...just $1 off from the original price. As always sushi is delicious. The Uni is great! I ordered the "Grilled" Filet Mignon and it wasn't that great...sooo chewy and I though the taste wasn't there. The plate wasn't burning hot either. I can't remember what the sides were but...I didn't enjoy that dish. I was still hungry so we ordered desert. After the waitress recommended the Tempura cheese cake. And it was soooooooooo delicious. It comes in three...the plate is long. My sister and I shared :) it was sooo good. You got to try it!
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Katie A.

Shared a scorpion bowl and several different rolls. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience.
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Linda M.

I've tried sushi in plenty of cities. This wasn't my favorite in Boston. We went for lunch so perhaps we didn't get the best chefs but the presentation was great, however our specialty rolls has no flavor. The traditional rolls were not packed well and kept falling apart. Also- the Miso soup was essentially just water. The tea served was great and came with a personal pot (like many places). A nice environment inside, trendy and great for business because it's beneath the Prudential Center.
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Milee S.

I had been to the location in Manhattan, which I liked tremendously, so I was quite excited for a birthday party here at Haru Boston. We had a nice, quiet table in the back and the restaurant was half empty at 7 pm. Guess that is the sign of the economy. Or maybe the sushi. Haru has a great sushi menu. Some very inventive rolls (jalepenos and strawberries? Gold leaf!) and the standards. I went with the standards. I had an AWESOME oshinko (pickled radish) roll; one of the best in Boston. My Philly roll was ok as was the rock shrimp and avocado roll. Based on Yelp reviews I was very excited to try it, but I felt it was too creamy. Not so delish. Others got some tempura, aged tofu, chicken teriyaki and sashimi. The drinks were ok. I had a great riesling and I tasted the kitty cat (drink!) which was a sweet champagne. The blueberry mojito wasn't bad either. They do serve beer too. For dessert, I got the red bean mochi (again) and others got the mango mochi, fried cheesecake and banana spring rolls. I didn't love my mochi (it was better at Bluefin), but the fried cheesecake was awesome. I'd go back just for that. Of note: the music SUCKED! I have never been anywhere where the music goes from: Prodigy --Maneater --Flashdance soundtrack -- Italian polka -- more 90s music --french boat music. Serioulsy. The place has an identity crisis. And it was distracting. Service was ok; he wasn't bad but wasn't great. It is a pricey place, so be warned. Not really a place I NEED to go back to. Glad I tried it though. I would probably choose douzo over haru.
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Jess N.

I want you to know that my mouth is salivating as I write this review. The memories are distinct and clear. My palate is envious of the memory of Haru and not of the sloppy joe sandwich I had for lunch. You can get a California roll anywhere, so don't waste your time with them at Haru. Go BOLD! or go home. Seriously! The specialty rolls were delicious. I went with the Boston unCommon Roll with red Tobiko instead of black. The gold leafing adds just an extra special something! Looking around Haru, it's easy to see that they can accommodate a wide variety of diners. Singles to larger groups in the main dining room and there is additional seating at the bar. I would suggest making a reservation if you are coming with a larger group. When I made my reservation weeks in advance, they were great. This place is super easy to get to: - If driving use the Prudential Mall's parking garage or try your luck around the area for meters. - Public transit is a breeze with the Green - E Line Prudential T Stop, Orange Line Back Bay Stop (use the handy tunnel, and bridge to get from the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential w/o ever having to set foot outside), or the #39 Bus
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Amanda G.

3/3.5 stars for food + 5 stars for SUSHI DELIVERY I've eaten in the restaurant a couple times -- small, casual, quiet place. Nice servers and management. If something goes wrong (food takes awhile) they apologize and offer you free food. But the real reason a portion of my monthly income is now going to Haru is DELIVERY. There's a small charge - $5 - but it's so worth knowing I can have a couple makis and seaweed salad sent straight to my door. The sushi isn't on par with a Fugakyu, but it's pretty good and the basic makis do not disappoint. Also, they always say delivery will take 45 minutes but on average it's taken about 25-30 for me. God bless you Haru for bringing NYC-style sushi convenience to Cambridge!
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Michelle M.

Went to Haru last night with a couple of gal pals. We initially sat at the bar and had drinks and a couple small appetizers. The place is very pretty and the bar server introduced herself (albeit a bit loudly) and was quite friendly. We moved into the dining area and passed a pretty angry couple storming out complaining of not being served in over 20 minutes of waiting. And the place, while busy didn't look overly crowded. Our server came by within a reasonable amount of time, introduced himself and got us going. Admittedly by this time we were a bit famished. Service was decent. Tiny bit slow. But picked up after we gave our server a bit of the fish eye. The sushi was quite good also. But frankly at these prices, I would have expected a bit more than what I can get at Montien where the sushi is just as good (if not better) and far less expensive. Oishi is quite expensive too. But the service and quality of sushi is just about unbeatable. So I figure you are paying a bit more here for the very pretty location and ambience. And it IS a pretty swanky place. I'd probably return just to sit at the pretty bar, have some laughs on a warm night, and order appetizers.
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Elizabeth D.

I've been here twice. Once for lunch, once for dinner. They were both good experiences during which I enjoyed my food. The Bento boxes for lunch are very filling. I could not finish it all, and trust me, that says a lot. Ordered some sushi with my mom once for dinner. Very good. I'll definitely return.
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Eric C.

Like most of the sushi bars in the Back Bay, this one is pretty overpriced. The food is good (not the best sushi I've had) but the prices are pretty elevated. If you're looking for a sushi fix in the Back Bay area it's a good go to, especially if you can go during happy hour, but don't expect to be blown away.
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Saba N.

Haru: Atmosphere: A+. Really nice; dressy, cool.. I liked it a lot. Service: A-. Waitress was really nice and friendly. They brought our food to the wrong table... twice. but other than that, it was really great service. Food: everything was delicious. spring rolls were a little greasy, but the duck in them was delicious. I liked the Fried Oyster roll a lot (it was pretty amazing). All the other rolls we shared were really good as well so I don't think you can go wrong with the food. Price: totally overpriced. I got the Boston uncommon role which was described to me as this massive special roll... and it was really small... like, I finished it in 10 minutes and wanted more. I have been to sushi places where the special roles are so large that you can really only eat 3/4 of one (cough Ginga). So I was a little surprised. I think my role was 18 bucks too, which is absurd. All in all, I liked it. I think there are better sushi places to go to, however... I'm definitely a fan and would come back for a girl's night out.
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Jeff M.

Haru is getting down graded after a few disappointing experiences.
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E F.

Maki was good, as was the sashimi, but it could have been colder. Also, we ordered white tuna and got dark tuna. I also thought it was odd they don't bother with the Japanese names on the menu. Service was fantastic though. Very attentive, but not in your face. The sushi was good, but $50 for a small lunch is too much. Might be back, but not often.
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christine c.

Came here on a whim during restaurant week and I had the best and completely unexpected meal I've had in a loooong time... and I'm not even a big sushi fan! My friend and I stopped in because their RW deal looked like a total steal and had lots of tuna and salmon options (which are really the only types of sushi we eat). Started with some drinks at the bar because they were a little swamped and we were early for our reservation. I got the Cherry Blossom sake-tini. which was $12 and pepto-pink (which, if you can imagine, is a turn off) but tasted O.K. Service at the bar was poor. One of the managers was trying to help out, but was kind of running around like a crazy person. When we finally sat for our table (only a couple of minutes late) our server Andrew was a total doll. We ordered some of the drink specials (they had "hurricanes" for $6!) My friend did the RW deal and I ordered a-la-carte and we shared everything and it was incredible. I started with the Tuna Tiktaki (sp?) app, which was delicious and the avocado was SO fresh. My friend got the ceviche (salmon, shrimp, crab, etc.) which she liked but I preferred my tuna. Next we did the two soups: she lemon hot & sour with scallops and shrimp and I did the miso. The lemon hot & sour was good, but almost too spicy, the miso was your average miso. Next, our entrees: I did a basic tuna roll and a basic avocado roll. She had the "samurai" platter which consisted of a spicy tuna roll, a crunch salmon roll and a jalapeno tuna roll. All three were excellent (usually priced at $20 a good value, too) I especially loved both tuna rolls, but the salmon crunchy roll was very good too. (I'm partial to tuna if you can't tell.) Finally, we had the mochi ice cream with fresh strawberries for dessert. We were so stuff, we couldn't even finish dessert, let alone our entrees. We will definitely be back for happy hours, drinks, snacks and other meals here. The ambiance is cute, and although I know it's probably not THE BEST sushi in Boston (o ya?), it's affordable and better than mediocre. Thanks Andrew for a great time! P.S. Join their mailing list online for a coupon for a free app!
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Joanna F.

I was actually pretty impressed with Haru. The interior looked classy and elegant, and the waitstaff was friendly, if a little too attentive at times. I had heard that Haru was really upscale, so I was concerned about the price. I ordered one of the entrees and it was massive. It had two rolls, 6 pieces of sashimi, and 3 handrolls. And it was only 22 bucks. To me that's a great deal. I couldn't finish my meal (which usually doesn't happen to me with sushi). The specialty rolls and individual pieces seemed a little pricey. The fish tasted fresh to me, but the sushi was typical of other sushi I've had in Boston. Nothing out of the ordinary. I would definitely come back!
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Randa S.

We love this restaurant. Nice vibe, great sushi with gold leaf heheh and good service too :)
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Nicole S.

I went with a group of 6 other people for a dinner last Friday. As the group slowly trickled in the waitress asked over and over again if we were ready to order. She was really attentive but to the point of annoyance. At least for me, I get it- you are here to make a group happy but if not everyone is here can we have a few more minutes, okay? Well the waitress pushed the drink menu but I avoided once i saw the speciality rolls cost around $15-18 dollars. Ouch. The problem with sushi is that I cant just have one rolls. So it was a bit disappointing to see the prices. I got the calamari appetizer, spicy tuna roll, cucumber roll, and then later ordered the rock shrimp avocado roll. The calamari was really good- good texture (not rubbery!) but the sauce was not spicy nor very peanuty, but still good. The sushi rolls were decent. Luckily I did not get any of the $18 dollar ones. The sushi tasted really good but I found that they fell apart easily, esp the cucumber roll. In the end our waitress was great bc she created a separate bill for each of us. It is great when waitress do that and don't gripe! I don't think anyone even asked for her to do that, it was great thinking on her part. I would go back, but I think I would get the Chilean sea bass instead of the sushi. Someone in the group got it and it looked fantastic and she said it was.
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H S.

One of my favorite sushi places in the city. Happy hour deals are great and they hook you up around your birthday with their Haru access deal.
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Leslie P.

I haven't been to any of the other locations, but went with some co-workers on a Tuesday night. The decor is Asian Contemporary - pretty much what you would expect for an upscale restaurant at the Prudential Center, but nice. I ordered an elderflower and cucumber cocktail, and it was really well-made. Nice and refreshing, with the perfect mix of flavors. It was on the expensive side, but I believe elderflower is anyway, and it was worth it. Most of our group decided to order a couple of items and share tapas-style. (Note for you vegetarians out there: One of my co-workers is a vegetarian, and he raved about the vegetable tempura roll.) To start, we shared the edamame, beef negimaki, and agedashi tofu. They were all good, although I can't speak for the tofu myself. Everyone else liked it, though. So now I'll cut to the chase: We shared a bunch of rolls, and they were all very good. The tuna avocado roll was divine. We stuck to the basics though, since we were sharing. However, I took a chance, and it was well worth it. I can't recall what it was called exactly, but I ordered a strawberry-jalapeno-white tuna roll. It may have been the chef's special, and if so, I hope it stays on the menu forever. This roll was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and creamy. I look forward to trying other hot sushi spots in Boston, but I know I will definitely be back here for that roll.
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Jennifer H.

Came here with a large (12) group of friends -- all of us out of towners attending a conference. I had to change the time of the reservation a day before, which sometimes creates problems but the staff at Haru was great, over the phone and in person. And of course what makes me give this 4 stars is that the food was wonderful. Everyone in my party was happy with what they ordered--and we all ordered sushi and sashimi! It was fresh and cold and flavorful--exactly what you want from your sashimi esp. The rolls were innovative/interesting/tasty and other appetizers that we got (sesame spinach, chicken yakitori, vegetable tempura) were also yummy. Overall I highly recommend going to Haru.
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Raviv L.

My girlfriend and I love coming here because the food is delicious. I always get an order of the spicy tuna maki, which is really good for those who like tuna. I am a very picky eater and this place does me justice. My girlfriend orders the avocado-cucumber maki with soy paper rather than seaweed just because she doesn't like the taste of the seaweed at Haru. The steamed edamame is a must! They tend to put a good amount of salt on them. The chicken teriyaki dish is phenomenal and filling. I still don't understand why they feel the need to add an octopus looking eggplant under the chicken when they serve it. I love my brown rice and it is nice to see that they are able to substitute the white rice. The service has its ups and downs due to some waitresses taking forever to come to your table to take your order or even to check up on you. This time we came, something went wrong... We made reservations online and came on a Friday night. We were seated right away and placed near the windows, which was nice. Our waitress was nice but extremely slow. We had to get up ourselves to ask for the check by the end of the meal and ask other waitresses for additional food items. Usually, I understand it's a busy Friday night but waiting half an hour to be checked up on is ridiculous. I was shocked when our waitress told us that the restaurant does not have any clean silverware. My girlfriend doesn't know how to use chopsticks so to watch her eat a garden salad with chopsticks was sad and hilarious at the same time. What kind of restaurant doesn't have enough silverware to accompany their customers??? That means people who are working there are not doing their jobs. Our waitress gave my girlfriend a beginner's chopstick--still not easy eating salad with chopsticks. We also wanted to try some new dishes this time - Agedashi Tofu and the edamame dumplings. My girlfriend loves tofu but is sometimes weary how restaurants prepare it. She took one bite and that was it. It has a light crisp on the outside and the inside was soft and steamed. It has no flavor. The waitress never commented when only one small bite was taken. We didn't like the edamame dumplings because the shitake mushrooms were too strong and that's all you tasted. The mushrooms were just steamed so overall it was not a pleasant taste. I would recommend the owner of the restaurant to check up on the wait staff to encourage them to circulate the floors more frequently if customers need assistance and to ensure the quality of food remains up to par. Customers might feel uncomfortable asking their waiters to come back so many times, to alleviate this situation the wait staff could step up. Overall, Haru has good quality food and is a great place to go for a romantic date. There were many other couples in the restaurant and the lighting was great to set a pleasant mood.
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Jill G.

Awesome sushi, great drinks, and awesome prices during happy hour! Perfect date spot! Casual atmosphere and great service.
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Brittany H.

The decor was very aqua-esque, with a unique little stone path walkway, so it made me feel really calm and serene. I can appreciate an environment like this.... Overall, not impressed with the food...I've had better sushi AND sea bass. it was, at best, average. As expected, our plates came out very pretty...but no bodily substance to satisfy my taste buds. Our waitress was rude as hell, I don't care if your excuse is that you're sick...you probably shouldn't even be working in the first place! I shouldn't completely discredit the restaurant, since I have only been there one time. I'll give it another shot to see if I feel differently...however, I am not easily convinced. kudos to the lychee martinis... they were dynamite!!
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Michelle T.

Came here on a Wednesday night at 5pm for the happy hour menu with a bunch of friends. We had a coupon for a free appetizer (Print it out from their website when you sign up for the mailing list!) which was SO WORTH IT. The group shared a $16 appetizer (for free) - the lobster tempura. REALY big chunks of lobster lightly dipped in batter and fried to crisp perfection. Served beautifully in a lobster shell over a sweet and spicy wasabi sauce. YUM All 7 of us loved it. We ordered off the happy hour menu. Edamame for $3, California rolls for $3, Spicy crunchy salmon roll for $6, Teriyaki chicken for $6 and tuna with avocado roll for $5. There is a bunch of other stuff but I didn't order that. Everything was fresh and delicious. The orders took a little while to come, but our dishes all came out at once. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgable. She didn't hurry us to leave after we paid for the bill. Overall a great deal for good sushi and a fabulous relaxing and trendy atmosphere. I'd totally come back here for another free lobster tempura and to try some of those special rolls!
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Stefanie M.

I went here last night to get food to-go to bring back to our place. We gave our name and ordered our food. One of the hostesses (there were 3 of them, only 1 seemed to actually be doing the work, the others were chatting) told us to have a seat at the bar while we waited. 30 minutes later we were still waiting for our food! We saw bags come from the kitchen to the front desk so we excitedly got up and asked one of the hostess if that was our food. She checked the tag of the food that just came out and it wasn't ours, however, a bag sitting next to it was ours. We have no clue how long it had been sitting there, but I was in shock that they didn't tell us our food was ready! Who knows how long we would have waited if we hadn't seen that other order come out of the kitchen. The food was ok, definitely not the best sushi I've ever had. That combined with the terrible service means we will never be back. Too bad, we were hoping to find a local sushi joint. I guess we will be traveling a little further to make sure we are actually notified of our food being ready
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Marely M.

The food is great! But very expensive. The servers were nice but the waiting was not when requested for something special. Went a second time and we waited like for 45 mts for our food :(
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Eric R.

great date spot, cool ambiance, very tasty sushi. The haru hour was great, very good pricing for select pieces of sushi. Will go back for sure.
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Safi B.

I love this place! The Symphony is an amazing appetizer that keeps me coming back. The sushi is good and consistent, always find a spot to sit, and the staff is super-friendly.
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Wendy L.

I went to Haru about a month ago for a party. The service and the atmosphere were fantastic. Considering the food is a bit pricey and therefore, I had a higher expectation for the dishes we ordered. Unfortunately, I don't think Haru can meet that expectation. The presentation of each dish was very nice, but the rolls were not tight or round enough. My friends and I agreed the food was over-priced. Just because you sprinkle gold flakes and put different color of caviar on each roll, it doesn't mean you should over-priced the food. Overall, the experience wasn't bad but the food could've been better.
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EricaLynn J.

Food's delicious, but the prices seem to veer towards the absurdly expensive side, so fill up that wallet or, at the very least, make some friends who are wealthy and like taking you out! I've had some issues with the service. During my first visit, my friend and I were seated at no less than three tables within twenty minutes. We ordered our drinks, then were moved. Ordered our meal, then moved again. We were not given an explanation as to why we were being moved, but we started to wonder if the restaurant wanted certain people sitting certain places to attract customers walking outside around the mall area. Eventually, the manager came over to us and offered us complementary drinks. A lovely gesture -- except we already had drinks - and he didn't ask what we wanted or what we drank, so he brought over two very large mojitos. Great for me, but not something my friend would ever drink. However, with all that moving, we were not about to protest free drinks. (For those keeping track at home, I now had three drinks for myself: my original white wine, and two mojitos - one that belonged to my friend. wheeeeeee.) Because our tables had been moved so many times, we had to reorder our food. I have food allergies and the menu is somewhat complex (many designer rolls, with five ingredients alongside the fish or veggie) so I had to go over each item I ordered to make sure there was nothing included or added that I could not eat. When my food was ready, I noticed a creamy substance in one of my more elaborate rolls. I asked my server if it contained spicy mayo, which will pretty much make me ill for days, and he insisted it did not. I made him check anyway. He came back with sincere apologies and another roll was made for me sans spicy mayo. Despite the troubles with the service, perhaps the three large drinks I'd so happily drank at Haru gave me the urge to go back again soon. No table moving this time, but instead just more screwed up orders and weird server issues. Our waitress took our orders and then left. Went home. Heck, maybe she quit. But no one came to our table for quite some time, and my friend had a meeting and wound up leaving prior to getting her meal. I returned once more and was honestly nervous to order anything more than soup and a very simple roll. My party was served efficiently, but there wasn't much to it. I shouldn't have to feel that I need to dumb down what I want to actually order because I'm afraid of the hassle. If you are going to charge an arm and a leg for your food, make the rest worth my while, too. Essentially, the food is delicious. But for me, there's so many other delicious Japanese choices in the area that give absolutely no hassle. So I'll probably just go there instead.
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Liza B.

Sitting at the bar (decent decor, cool bartender) I ordered a few rolls and an order of shumai with a friend. The dumplings came out first, and when I bit into one, I realized that they were raw. I don't mean that they were somewhat undercooked, or still cold in the middle. As in, COMPLETELY UNCOOKED. Not even a little warm on the outside. They forgot to cook them before serving. For those of you not familiar with shumai, they are small pork and shrimp dumplings, which include egg as a binding agent. So I was served 6 bites of RAW PORK, SHRIMP, and EGG. When I pointed this out the bartender took them away very quickly to cook, which I appreciated. But I kind of expected some sort of additional acknowledgement. Maybe an apology from the cook or manager. Maybe a comped drink. At the very least, I though the shumai would be taken off the bill. Nope. I will not be returning to Haru.
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Amy K.

Tuesday night I was going out to dinner with my friend and her father. His favorite food is sushi, and my friend mentioned she had passed by Haru and wanted to try it. I said I'd consider it, but we had to go check the reviews on Yelp first. When we looked it up, I realized Haru was one of the restaurants that Yihwa H. had recommended to me. That sealed the deal, and we headed over to Haru. I liked the modern, sleek decor, and the service was very good. I started with miso soup which was really delicious. For my entree I had the samurai sushi roll combo, which included a spicy tuna roll, a crunchy salmon roll, and a yellowtail jalapeno roll yelp.com/biz_photos/A5A8â€¦ . That last one was particularly spicy! The fish tasted very fresh, and the rolls were very tasty. The Haru website calls the restaurant "modern Japanese", which I think is a very accurate description. I only saw one couple eating at the sushi bar, and everyone else was seated at tables. In fact, more people were seated at the bar than the sushi bar. So if you keep in mind this is a "modern Japanese" restaurant and order accordingly, you'll enjoy your dining experience. If you come expecting someplace straight out of Tokyo, you'll probably be disappointed.
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Yoshi P.

Interesting drinks! The Electric Lavender was really neat- came with small flower that you take a small bite of then take a swig of the Tequila-(don't bite too much of the flower or your tongue will go numb!) and I don't like Tequila (too strong for me usually) but I loved this drink. I've tried many bloody Mary's- and they have a unique one with wasabi that's not too tomatoie- For dinner we had a bunch of sushi rolls. My favorite was the Spicy Titanic- the top was soft enough to have the "melt in your mouth" feeling a little bit. Other rolls were tasty but not "amazing" - least favorite was the Gramercy Roll- a little squishy. Typical Japanese desserts. Nice ambiance- neat sphere lights. Be sure to stop by the restroom- not because its anything special, but you might want to make use of the nice cloth disposable napkins that are in the bathroom- as you're paying for it anyway in your bill (my way of saying it's a bit pricey),
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Ryan B.

I had been meaning to try this place since they dropped off a coupon at my work over a year ago. The coupon didn't expire, so there was no urgency. I was really unimpressed with with the sushi and the service - here is why. It started off well when the host offered to hold my motorcycle helmet up front so it didn't get kicked or tripped over. This was nice because the tables were small and closely packed together and the floor was the only place to put it. It kinda went downhill from there. A couple was seated at the next table over, and promptly received a bowl of edamame and started eating it - the problem was, that was my edamame - the food runner brought it to the wrong table. The other couple must have assumed that the edamame was like the free bread at an Italian restaurant. A few minutes later he was out with a new order of edamame. I tried the eel and avocado roll which was decent, but pretty hard to mess up. I was unimpressed the the Kamikaze Roll, which was supposed to be spicy and crunchy - it was neither. I really wanted a spider roll, which was not on the menu, so I decided to try the special Spider Monkey roll. The only thing that was special about it was the price, it was twice an expensive as the other rolls, but not twice as big or twice as good. I probably wont go back, let me know if you want my other coupon.
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Kendall H.

Haru has got the class A location, clean contemporary ambiance and a good amount of selections on the menu. BUT, from a food/quality standpoint i've definitely had better quality and value elsewhere. Perhaps my asian food standards are vamped up from living on the west coast so long or perhaps my expectations were too high because i got too excited to get some good asian food. Either way, 3 stars A-OK and nothing more. Correction, now that i found out they do late night delivery and take-out (by Boston's standards), i upgrade to 4 stars.
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Katie L.

This sushi is delicious, best I've had in Boston! If i ever get back to Boston, I'm going again.
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H S.

sushi (otoro, hamachi belly, botan ebi) was good quality and above average size portion. tempura was below average (didn't have that light airy delicate batter) and rock shrimp tempura was soggy, overbattered and too sweet, miso black cod was very good although a small portion. should be using dark meat in the teriyaki, not white meat.
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Karen H.

Haru is a super super hip sushi joint complete with Zen Garden-influenced art and decor and modern touches in the lighting and ambience. There is a full bar where you can dine or have a drink when you first walk in. I came here a handful of times for their Happy Hour Specials, which lasts until 6 PM so basically I just walk over after work, which is close by. I have tried all the rolls on the Happy Hour menu and while all are delish, my favorite is the Kamikaze roll. One bite and you'll want more. The edamame is also great to snack on but I would definitely go for the sushi. It's fresh and excellent. It can get a little pricey if you order a lot but the Happy Hour deals make it way cheaper! Drinks: The peach fuzz cocktails are only $6 just this month! The cute little flyer that they threw into my takeout bag one day enticed me to go back there the same evening with my boyfriend, just to try the drink! I have also had the Scorpian bowl and because I'm allergic to pineapple, the bartendars were able to switch that out for cranberry juice. The drinks are yummy but usually are about $12 each. If you're adventurous, you'll enjoy their unique cocktail list. Take-out: Whenever I'm in a rush and craving sushi for lunch, I'll call ahead 15-20 min at my desk for 2 rolls and walk by to pick it up when I go on break. Calling ahead makes a huge difference so you don't waste 20 min standing there! It's nice to have this as an affordable option. They also make bentos for a special price. Service: Great. The waitstaff, hosts, and bartendars are all well-trained, friendly, and young. The newest hostess is really nice and remembers me already after I have returned so many times.
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Wei L.

We got the promotion online for a free appetizer per person. So went there, turn out that coupon only valid per table. Oh well, something better than nothing. So we ordered the most expansive appetizer in the menu. The spicy lobster roll was great. Love the pink sauce they put in there. We also ordered some rolls from the happy hour menu. They were all decent.
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Gary B.

Light drinks, ridiculous veggie sushi, clueless service, overpriced. Never again.
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Anino X.

I decided to give Haru a try in my continuing search for the perfect sushi restaurant in the Boston area that suits my preferences. Unfortunately, Haru failed to deliver despite the glowing reviews I've found outside of Yelp. The furnishing and ambience is basically a Japanese version of the Cheesecake Factory. I prefer places with their own personalities and the decor (while stylish) felt carbon-copied. The menu itself was fairly flimsy and lacked descriptions for most of the sushi options. What's in a Chef's Special Roll? I don't know either because each sushi chef I asked had a different response. At the prices they charge, I'd rather not order blind. As far as the service goes, I felt it could've been better. I only saw the waitress when I placed my order and when had to pay, and she wasn't as warm and engaging with me as she was with the tables behind me. The total bill for lunch came out to $47 and I asked for change (gave $60). She left me $13...1 ten and 3 ones. Look, a 15 percent tip is around 7 dollars. Breaking up the ten-spot would've been courteous, but essentially she just forced me into leaving a 20% tip. (I was sorely tempted to leave just the three bucks, but I didn't want to be a dick.) As for the sushi chefs, well one of them kept narrating his every move step by step to himself in Japanese and following completion of an order, he'd raise his hands and say "Yatta!" I'm sure that'll excite the Heroes nerds, especially after the fourth or fifth time. *eyeroll* I will say that the sashimi and sushi cuts (nigiri, not maki) were really fresh and generous; I would estimate that they were around 40% larger than what I've seen at other high-end Japanese restaurants. When it comes to sushi though, more isn't exactly better. The chirashi entree did not come with soup or salad either, even though they charge about six dollars more than competitors do. And nigiri orders are for one piece only, instead of the usual two pieces per order. This makes nigiri a la carte orders more expensive if you're the type who likes to share with a date or a group. Overall, I'd have to say this place is more three star material, since Haru doesn't offer much value for what they offer. Haru just doesn't really stand out above the rest of the high-end sushi spots.
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Tyson F.

Haru is one of those sushi places that you can always count on. Their fish is always fresh, the service is consistently decent and the prices are somewhat reasonable. Go during their Haru hour between 4-7 every day for unbelievable deals on some of their rolls. It's one of the great sushi deals in Boston! Their specialty rolls are quite good and are different from most other sushi places, which keeps things interesting.
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Yasmin E.

HIGHLY LIKE! the reason this place doesn't get a 5 star is because of the inconsistency in mood the waiter/ess might be in...sometimes peppy and friendly, other times they totally ignore you (it really depends on who you get). Also, the "fo" candle lights (electronically powered lamplights in my opinion) take a bit away from that romantic tone...in a funny way i suppose :) The food however is AWESOME! I highly recommend the spicy salmon and kamakaze rolls. Did I mention, you could get rolls (6/order) for as little as $5 before 7pm everyday?! CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!! Bon Apetite!
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Danielle B.

Tried a sashimi plate. It was alright. Fish wasn't super fresh. They do have an excellent lychee martini, but overall, for the price you would expect fish that is more fresh.
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Maria L.

I have to say that I'm a fan of Haru in general. I often visit the one in Philadelphia.... But.... THIS one makes my hometown location look amateur. The food is always thumbs up. We had the Strawberry Fin...always a good one. On the recommendations of our server we got a fried roll in some sort of spicy sauce which was also amazing. Our server was friendly, helpful and personable, as well as knowledgeable about the menu. He was able to tolerate a party of six, after 10pm, each of us having no idea what we would even like. The restaurant was quiet and clean, the bathrooms were virtually spotless even though we were clearly there after the Saturday night dinner rush. They accommodated our party and did not rush out us, even though we had clearly stayed past their closing time of midnight. The only problem is parking, the lot at the Pru is a little expensive unless you work there and have a parking pass.... However there are other parking options if you don't mind walking. Next time I am in Boston, I'll surely head over to Haru!
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Julie R.

Stopped in Haru for some snacks after going through the Pru. The server we had was great. She was talkative from everything to her pen to what our holiday plans were. Not in the annoying way. I actually enjoyed it. This wasn't an all out sushi dinner for me cause it was late afternoon so we got a few roles to split. There were specialty maki's that caught my eye but the price didn't. Around $15-$20 each, we decided to get some basic ones. So we chose the spicy tuna, eel avocado and the shrimp tempura maki. All the roles arrived. They were small and not that well put together. I could see the seams and some paper sticking out. They were not as plump as most places either. They weren't bad though taste wise. Since they were so small we opted for another eel avocado which did the trick. They serve all the sushi on these bright blue plates. The one we had looked like it had seen better days. The little pot of green tea was adorable. The sushi bar also looked meticulous. Everything was nicely wrapped/stacked. The sushi chefs were cordial when we left. I would give our server 5 stars cause she was personable and on point. The hostesses were also really nice and immediately offered to take our coats The decor inside felt cold. I don't think its because I had just came in from a 20 degree day, it was just dark and bare and very sterile. The menu was obviously priced higher due to the location. I noticed they have a happy hour special. Since I have a friend who works close by, I might suggest it and give it another shot. For now its OK in my book.
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Patrick F.

Im not a sushi expert, however, out of the 7 sushi restaurants I have visited this is at the top... Not one single flaw. The sushi was very tasty and very well priced with their happy hour special. I highly reccomend.
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Joanna L.

Mostly unimpressed. Nice decor and place to go with friends for an after-work drink or happy hour, but I wouldn't frequent this place based on food alone, or without some kind of special or discount. Roll options are good enough, but execution seems overly americanized. Too much rice, not enough flavor. A sushi restaurant that seems mostly for show, rather than quality or authenticity.
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Kelly A.

I ended up at Haru last weekend for lunch (kind of by accident), and I was with some Japanese guests, so expectations were high. First of all, I am both vegetarian AND incredibly allergic to seafood. Therefore, I know that I am not the best judge of a sushi place, and that I probably shouldn't even go into sushi places. But sometimes circumstances prevent me from dictating where to eat, and I just have to go with the flow. That's what happened last weekend. Luckily our server was SUPER understanding and cooperative, and he assured me that all of my food would be made on a separate board than the rest. Then he even double-checked with the chef on virtually every dish that appeared to be vegetarian to make sure there weren't any fish products. Turns out the vegetable tempura isn't vegetarian (the tempura batter has fish paste), and neither is the agedashi tofu! But he led me towards some 'safe' dishes. I sampled the edamame dumplings, which were really good and had a nice mushroom base, and the avocado rolls. I also had a couple bites of my dining comrade's sesame spinach and vegetable spring rolls, which were pretty good. My Japanese friends weren't thrilled however. They didn't like their sushi as much as I would have hoped. I know that American sushi is very different from Japanese sushi, but they ordered somewhat traditional items and weren't very impressed. Plus the iced tea was totally from the machine. Blech. But the bathroom was so nice!!
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Fahad B.

Here's a short review to save you time: The sushi is decent, not the best I've had. I love the atmosphere, which is why I come here. Friendly Staff. Great place for a date. Try the Kiss of Fire roll and Dragon Roll. Done.
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Helen T.

Above average for sushi. Slightly on the expensive side, but you're seated in a beautiful restaurant, not some jenky little hole. Try to catch the happy hour if possible! Had the chef's special of fresh blue crabs. Yum, it was perfect. Not sure if that's still on the menu though... Everything sushi related is standard so no surprises :(
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Tara M.

I love Haru. What I especially love is their Haru Hour. You get great quality Sushi that is fresh and delicious for extremely low prices. Their waitstaff is always friendly and the restaurant is roomy. Great for big parties.
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Connie C.

I went on 1/15 and was not impressed...not with the food anyway. The room is nice and feels upscale but the sushi was quite average. It tasted like it had been cut hours beforehand and not very well either...the 'white' fish had strands of skin that was missed and the sushi rice was mediocre at best. I won't be back. Douzo is on my dance card for lunch today.
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Cynthia G.

This was a good place to get away from the convention center for a quick lunch. I went twice -- the first time I had the chirashi to kind of test their range and the fish was definitely not "top of the line sushi restaurant" good. It was well presented and there was nothing wrong with it, just not that great fresh taste and texture. The second time I had a bento box with teriyaki salmon, tempura, a california roll, and soup. That was a much better lunch -- everything was nicely cooked and tasted good.
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Daryn F.

Mmm I love restaurant week! I actually didn't realize it was restaurant week until I sat down and saw the special menu. I really had my sights set on that black cod too, but I'll try it next time. The decor reminded me of Nobu a bit... just the overall style of the place, the dim lighting, the music. I went with the seafood salad app, sushi and sashimi main and the mochi ice cream for dessert. The seafood salad was an ok starter, crab shrimp and lobster meat served with a citrus-style dressing. Just the right amount of meat, not too much not too little. The sushi and sashimi main course was great. There was tuna and yellowtail sashimi, same for sushi plus shrimp, one of those cones of unagi, and a california roll. I'm not even into california roll in general but this was one of the best I've had. The avocado was very creamy and made the roll. Dessert was the mochi ice cream (vanilla) which I found very interesting. It was basically little balls of ice cream surrounded by mochi which is basically sticky rice pounded into a paste. I liked it. I'd like to come back and actually try the non-sushi entrees which is what you really should judge a place like this on, but for now it gets a solid 4 stars.
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Shuang C.

We went to Haru during Haru Hours, during which rolls are five~six dollars. Tbh, it wasn't that great. The Tuna Avocado Caviar Roll and the Spicy Tuna Roll were meh. 3-Stars and I didn't even pay full price. Probably 2 if I did.
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Katharine T.

Sushi was mediocre, and overly pricy. Chicken teriyaki was breaded, which was the strangest thing I have ever seen, and was quite peppery. Edamame were good but too hot, and not uniformly salted. Miso was good, but could have been better (no tofu, little seaweed). Mediocre all around. And the music was too loud.
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Ahmad A.

The rolls were good, filling and the place has a nice vibe. So cal sushi beats them on originality but they kept up on quality and taste. Recommended!
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Doug B.

Guy.0mi Oh. Yeah, thats right. I'm sitting here! H'hmmm. It LOOKS like a sushi bar, but - suspecting that most working here are Chinese... - it doesn't really ACT like one. Basically the chefs are simply cutting up fish somewhere and feeding a production line. Kinda like Genki with the usual rolling track of colored dishes (don't get me wrong. Genki etc are ok.) Personally I like sashimi, literally served off the knife in the Tsukiji market. But hey! Not particularly cheap, but uninspiring honestly. Esp if you know what you want. It's plainly for the menu set crowds. The Ooooo spicy tuna please Adam Richman Man vs Food burn yourself challenge ulcerative colitis Japanese restaurant faction. Like that they had White Tuna. Not that they advertise Live Scallop and don't. Meh. Tuna tartare, nice idea but plain. I assume they mean you to mix in the dollop of wasabi. Adam Richman territory again. Sesame Cold Spinach. Great. LOVE spinach! We'll wait for the large plate of 1 piece sashimi options. Convenient- Sheraton/Prudential - but, better, find a hole-in-the-wall where the chef talks and cuts you the 'best' piece of hamachi he has. Ladies und Gentlemen "in front of your verrrrrrry eyes!"
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Grace R.

If I was strictly rating the food, it would be a 3-4 star review. However, the service was absolutely despicable. The people I was with ordered some tea which comes in personal pots which is pretty cool, yet they were not served any cups. After ordering our appetizers and waiting an absurd amount of time, the first course comes with some cups. At this point, I'm sure the tea had cooled considerably and was not nearly as appetizing. Anyway, we let this one slide without any complaints. We had some tempura and edamame for the table, both were good. Then, we find ourselves waiting nearly an hour for the rest of our food. I have waited longer before, but the place was almost empty and we ordered a fairly small amount. Not okay. Finally, the food begins to arrive. All is well until the spring rolls arrive. We had ordered duck spring rolls and vegetable ones were served. A mixup is not a big deal. However, when we told our waiter (who was wearing a polo about four sizes too small and talked to you as if you were a toddler) about the mistake, he whisks the plate away before turning around halfway across the restaurant and declaring that they do not have duck spring rolls. He had not made it to the kitchen, he had not asked anyone while walking to the kitchen, he had just not told us while at our table or when we order. That's weird if you ask me. The food was good, nothing special though. If you've ever had really high quality, authentic sushi you'll be disappointed here. We then waited about three times longer for the check than we usually do and left. I don't believe I will ever return and would not recommend this place to anyone.
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Julia O.

The Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer & the Super Dynamite Roll are awesome!!! There are other places in Boston with (perhaps) fresher fish, but I go to Haru for the atmosphere and service. Steamed towels to wipe my hands before my meal? Yes, please! If you live in the area, definitely sign up for Haru Access. They only send you a few emails a year, and they're always about cool specials, like special menus for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. They also send you a $20 coupon to use during your birthday month. This is a solid date-night sushi place that I've never been disappointed by.
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Germain W.

We were craving sushi today and thought we'd try out Haru. Since the one we went to in Manhattan was ok, we were hoping that the Boston one would be acceptable as well.... Hmmmm... WRONG!!!!!!!! When my bowl of chirashi arrived... my heart dropped. The color of the hamachi and tuna was so off. They looked like supermarket sushi that had been sitting on the shelf a couple of days too long. I barely ate 1/3 of my dinner.... Terrible. Someone actually said that this place has "best sushi in boston"... !? Bostonians have no clue when it comes to sushi.... sad. Can't wait till my next NYC trip.
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Aboud Y.

Ok, I didn't want to like this place. After all it is a CHAIN (part of Benihana's I believe). But the food here is undeniably good. Overall: Good sushi, cool atmosphere, and great service = 4 stars.
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John M.

Sashimi was fresh and portions were decent. Seaweed salad had very little seaweed. I would not order it again. Thanks to fellow Yelpers, I tried the king crab dumplings.....awesome! I sat in the bar area and service was good and very friendly. Would definitely go back.
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Jessica P.

I like going to this place when I feel like having a nice sushi dinner and not just being rushed out like at other smaller, cheaper places. It's kind of expensive but the rolls and sushi entrees are worth it. Calamari is alittle odd, not your traditional preparation of it but still good. The King Crab dumplings are soo good, definitely recommend those. Plus $10 scorpion bowls that actually have alcohol in them? Perfect. They do a good happy hour menu where some items are discounted, but you have to ask to look at it. The service is hit or miss. One waiter I swore kept rolling his eyes at us, like multiple times, but not positive. Other waitresses are really sweet and attentive. Food can sometimes take a little longer but you don't really come here for a quick meal, so it's usually tolerable.
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Sarah B.

This place is great! The food is really good, the drinks are really good, the service is really good! If you are interested in something and they don't have it on the menu, they will make it for you. Everything is good and they are accommodating... Can't go wrong there!
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Howe L.

I perceived the place as a failed attempt at high end sushi. The decor and atmosphere helps, but the food and service was average across the board.
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Brian D.

Somehow approximately 3 years ago I duped some poor woman into marrying me. As a result of said union I am from time to time reminded that we are supposed to 'celebrate the anniversary' of said nuptials. And according to long standing tradition for a 3rd wedding anniversary I provided the female side of this union with a bag of Gummi Savers and a night of sushi, fried things and eventually someplace else, Big Buck Hunter and a variety of atrocious shots. Haru. Walking up to this place I was pretty impressed. I mean, it's in a very unassuming location and it's just sort of there all of a sudden along a massive concrete wall (locals will recognize this as the former home of Dicks Last Resort). Walking in on a Saturday night just before local feeding time (I believe) we wisely opt to sit at the bar so we can (by "we" I mean '"I") can watch the Sox game and get some pronto service. We are met by a very attentive and quirky bartender who recommends some high octane saki cocktails and we get down to business. Business. Yes. The sushi. I'll be honest, it's not the most earth shattering sushi I have ever had but if you play your cards right you will be wowed. In order to play your cards right, ask what the house favorites are then hedge your bets with some of your usual favorites. That's pretty normal right? Yes it was a little pricey but some pieces should be a little more expensive. we ordered the chefs roll of the day which had caviar, very very fresh tuna and something, something spicy, spicy. Win. We ordered a la carte 5 sushi selections and the house seafood spring rolls and we had more than enough for dinner. I was a little nervous at first that this would enough but it was actually pretty perfectly sized. And hanging out. Finished the meal. Considered our state of now stuffed marital status and decided to order more drinks. The place started to fill up and it really did start to get a little alien-ish. The music changed, the lights dimmed and all of a sudden I noticed it was pretty damn modern in here. Not complaining, just noticing. A few whack-jobs off the street ordering glasses of water, ogling the waitstaff and leaving. Natch. Fun people watching. Tourists not at Legal Sea Food or Cheese Cake Factory with looks of dismay because chowder is not on the menu. Another win. All in all. A bit pricey but OK by me for a once in while indulgence.
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Weiwei G.

I went to Haru during their winter restaurant week, it was $20 for lunch. I started with Agedashi Tofu, and my friend ordered Salmon Ceviche. The tofu is crispy with soft inside in Miso soup, it's okay but not as good as I had in Toronto, and I think the Salmon Ceviche is better as an appetizer. Then the main course, I chose the Samurai and my friend ordered Jumbo Asian Shrimp. The shrimp is okay, I think it's like Thai style grilled shrimp, but the Samurai was really good and worth every penny, it contains 3 different rolls, spicy tuna, yellowtail jalapeÃ±o and crunchy spicy salmon. Strongly recommend it. The dessert is Mochi ice cream, just like what you got from a Japanese grocery store. But I like the way how they decorated. Also, good atmosphere, friendly staff. So I think I will come again.
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D M.

Just got back from lunch at Haru that took 2.5 hours. Went here for Restaurant week. Slowest service I've ever experienced! It took the waitress about 20 minutes to bring out the water. Main course came 1.5 hours after we were seated! We were 1 of only 4 parties at the restaurant so it wasn't a busy time. The horrible service completely ruined the experience. As far as the food goes, they only the 3 course lunch for $20 is available during restaurant week. You cannot do the 2 courses for $15 here. Had the dumpling sampler, Hime, and mochi ice cream. The dumplings and shrimp tempura roll were pretty good but overall it was nothing special. Others in our party had the Yakiniku Rib Eye and the Kazan Chicken. Steak was average but the curry in the chicken dish was said to be good. I hate to judge the restaurant on this one visit but I am extremely reluctant to go back due to the extremely slow service.
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Gizem D.

I agree with one of the previous reviews: This is a very friendly sushi place even though it IS a chain. I did too love our server. The service was excellent. We got a table outside. The outside area is gated by a "metal fence." There are plant pots on the outside of the fence. While we were eating our calamari salad(highly recommended), some guy on a skateboard rammed into one of the pots(then the fence). We found a little bug in our salad, that probably came from the soil. In any event, the server came out and asked if we were all right. He also brought us a new salad - no questions asked. The miso soup was very good, as well as the sushi/sashimi plate. I will definitely be visiting this place again. Much better than o-sushi in copley and probably equivalent to douza...
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Jarrod C.

I would like to preface this review with an admission that I did not order sushi of any kind at Haru. Not that I dislike sushi, but I dislike trendy, overpriced dishes that you pay out your ass for and only get a few bites. This is that type of place. Seriously, if you're hungry, prepare to spend some bucks. Now that that's out of the way, I did order the teriyaki grilled salmon. It came with a delicious teriyaki honey glaze, mushrooms, and sauteed baby bok choy. It was absolutely delicious, moist, cooked perfectly, and it was a decent portion. The service was great too, we were a party of 12 and my water was always full. Glancing over at other's dishes, I saw tightly rolled sushi and fresh looking sashimi. The quality is very good here and everything did look delicious. I'd come back!
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Ali E.

Went to Haru because my roommate, who recently moved from NYC is really into it. A little odd being sortakinda in the mall, but a classier step up from the Dicks Last Resort that used to be there. No condom hats here. We both got miso soup - pretty standard, not as good as some other places - and shared the Lobster Mango Ceviche to start. Now, this thing was tremendous. Salty sweet savory rich but light, holy moly. My eel roll was good, and the "Golden Passion" role - white tuna, asparagus, shitake mushrooms and caviar - was good only due to the white tuna, which was stellar. When I come back (yes, when) I'm getting a huge plate of white tuna sashimi and that's it. Minus a star for the expense, especially considering we're eating in a mall. I don't care how good your decor is (nice bridge!) if I can get more (and possibly, better) for less at a standalone restaurant, I'm not impressed. But dude, that Lobster Ceviche.
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Amanda J.

I love going to Haru! Being that I work in the Pru, this place is crazy convenient for me and with my crazy work hours, I usually land a lunch break during happy hour! Okay, so I don't actually partake in alcohol during said times, but the bar menu for sushi has great prices between 4 and 6 but they definitely do not skimp on portions or quality. Speaking of portions, they are fantastic here. I almost never finish what I get- typically a spicy tuna and a salmon roll. Sometimes, if I'm starving, I'll get some edamame too, and theirs is great, just enough salt. The one time I did not sit at the bar I realized just how extensive their menu is. I was impressed with the selection and tried some king crab leg dumplings. YUM! Naturally that was pricey, but worth the treat. Aside from the great food I also love the service. The bartenders are all incredibly friendly and very prompt. The decor here is really hip and what you would expect in the upscale Back Bay. I hesitate from giving five stars because while I love the sushi here and it is high quality, I have had better and I really like to reserve those five-star ratings.
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Megan K.

Great sushi place, definitely join their email club for a $20 gift certificate on your birthday!
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Justin R.

We stumbled upon Haru on accident after our duck tour a few weeks ago. We were just walking down the street talking about what we wanted for lunch, someone suggested sushi, and then bam! Sushi right in front of us! From the looks of the place, they didn't seem to be open. But, then we realized that we showed up two minutes after they unlocked their doors. The restaurant is extremely nice on the inside. I would consider it a more upscale sushi spot, but we had no problem walking in in shorts and t-shirts. The sushi was very fresh. Which I was totally expecting. Even though they didn't have too many creative rolls, the ones we had were nice. I can't remember now what rolls I tasted, but I remember them all being good. I would like to have seem some more creativity on the menu, but each sushi place is different. Our waitress was slow and the food was even slower coming out. Not sure why, since there where only a handful of people eating lunch there. Overall it was a solid choice.
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Sarah R.

It's a well-known fact that I love sushi. If it weren't for all the warnings about mercury content, I'd probably eat tuna every day if possible. So when my friends invited me to Haru for some pre-drag show sushi, I was in faster than you could say, "Nigiri"! Haru is a "higher-end" sushi restaurant, of which I've been to a couple in Boston. Someday I'll go to Oishii, but only after I meet an heir or oil sheik or something. And high-end sushi restaurants are funny to me, because apparently sushi started out as an inexpensive street snack. However, I find that sushi does lend itself nicely to fancification. We rolled up and our (reserved) party was seated immediately, not far from the sushi bar. The lighting was intimately dim, and the dining room was full but not packed. It was a Saturday night, after all. Service was prompt, with servers coming to fill water glasses on the regular. When it came time to order drinks, one of my friends wanted the whiskey list, and the waitress went off for it rather than take our other drink orders. No big deal, I guess, but I would have thought she'd at least get the other drinks started. I had two cocktails, including one featuring "electric buttons". What are electric buttons? Turns out they're flowers one chews with these drinks, providing a tingly Pop-Rocks-meets-car-battery sensation in your mouth. NPR did a story on Haru a couple years ago, and the electric button drinks served there: npr.org/templates/story/â€¦ Mine was gin with lavender syrup, and the buttons really amplified the flavor. The cocktail list is impressive, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who likes a well-mixed drink. And the food. Oh, the food was delicious! We started out with edamame, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and king crab dumplings, and moved on to order a plethora of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, including the Boston unCommon roll. This is the roll topped with gold leaf! If you really want to feel like a mogul, order this roll. While eating it, I was reminded of this David Cross bit at 3:40: youtube.com/watch?v=tVMcâ€¦ I hope Susa got her medicine money! But I digress. It was lovely, and I'd certainly come back, especially for a special date or nice dinner out with friends.
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Cyn B.

Went here while on vacay. I always try to have sushi now matter where I visit. Just so happened, this place was across the street! YAY! A little difficult to find being in a giant hotel we didn't know. Traditional decor but comfortable. Lighting was a little too low. My companion wanted to share rolls. Normally I don't go for those but didn't want to ruffle any feathers so I "rolled" with the flow. Don't really remember them being outstanding. Honestly, I was super hungry from walking the Freedom Trail all day and could have eaten anything Nuff said.
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Shaun G.

Harruble! I should have known better, given how much this place needs to advertise. I got a spicy tuna roll and the tuna did not taste fresh at all. Very mushy. I also got their spicy garlic shrimp. The shrimp also didn't taste fresh and came with some greasy glass noodles. Hey decor - the early 90's called and wants its style back.
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Sandy W.

Unfortunately, this restaurant isn't as good as I was hoping/expecting it to be. The fish wasn't high grade, but yet they charge premium for it. I believe the location has a lot to do with the price and quality of the fish. I've had better sushi for a lot less, if you are talking about the same quality. They are quite creative when it comes to maki rolls, but you're paying for location, location, location. I suggest if you want good grade sushi, try Fugakyu or Oiishi.
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Frank W.

Good Sushi in a pretty nice environment, but pricy if you're not careful. Buyer Beware! Went here for a "classy sushi date" and wasn't disappointed. After the 4 of us searched through the Cocktail menu I discovered a $13 scorpion bowl nestled in the $12 signature cocktails. Uhm... obviously that is what we ordered (2 of them for the table, it was A-ok by me). The signature rolls were pricy but the regular ones were ok. I enjoyed my spicy tuna avocado and yellowfin scallion rolls. My date was a little unsure of the gold-leaf on the rolls, but meh. It's all about the experience! Thanks to Yelp reviews and the sign outfront I will be back here for Haru Hour (3-7p), where hand rolls can be under $4. Great way to get some cheap sushi in a great location. Also note, they have one signature cocktail that is half off - one per month. Find it and buy it, if that's your kind of thing. All in all, solid. Great service, guy had fun with us, and we were happy on our way out the door.
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nomo c.

Sushi was average and overpriced . Service was subpar. Haven't been back in 3 years since my first visit and don't plan on it even tho I work in Copley . There are better options for sushi in the area
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Steve S.

How do you write a review about a sushi place? You are rating raw food. So you want it consistently rawer than its immediate competitors in the Copley(name escapes me), Douzo and the bizarrely expensive Oishii. Haru is a nice place with an efficient and contemporary nightclubish feel. I dont quite understand the 80s music, and the food is ok...which means its raw. Nothing on the menu stands out, however...
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Serena D.

One of the best Sushi place in town! The food is a little pricey, but definitely worth it! the service is good too, the server kept introducing and explaining their dishes. Nice guy!
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Alexis B.

It doesn't particularly stand out in my mind as amazing. I had high hopes for this place as it was a NY chain. Don't get me wrong the food is good but everytime I go I seem to like whatever dish someone else got that ISNT sushi. PLEASE ORDER THE SYMPHONY APP!! It's out of this world. Tuna, crab, avocado, salmon! YUMMMM Good atmosphere and drinks.
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C D.

sushi was great,the happy hour menu is pretty good and the specialty drinks were different and very good! The service was pretty slow though and I felt like our waiter ignored us. Its nice that its in the mall but there are several other sushi places with much more attentive service!
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Sara S.

Restaurant Week, not that I think it matters in this circumstance. Pretty mediocre, boarderline yucky sushi. Got some type of combo which included spicy tuna (the best), crunch salmon (very odd texture) and jalapeno yellowtail (awkward combination). The highlight of the meal was the tuna ceviche, served with shredded apples, avocado, and a citrus dressing. It was actually fantastic. The miso soup was the worst miso soup I've had in my life. And looked and tasted like muddy water. Finally, the moochi was was too gummy and doughy. The service was atrocious. Our waiter was totally awkward, brought our second course before our first, took forever to refill our water, dropped a huge tray of dishes, whispered everything he said, and looked completely unprofessional in his faded out black shirt. I will NOT be coming back here and with other high quality sushi restaurants in the area, Haru will not stay open.
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Lynn C.

If you read my other reviews of sushi places, you will realize that I am not as adventurous with trying new rolls and speciality rolls and stuff. That's why I really value great, quality "traditional" rolls. Haru definitely exceeded my expectations. The boyfriend and I were celebrating (we're moving in together and got an apt - YAY!) and we were both craving sushi. I've read the reviews, but wanted to try it out for myself. Our server was friendly and gave us a run through of the newest menu items. We tried a scallop appetizer, which wasnt listed on the menu, but I guess it's something they wanted to add to the menu. There were three jumbo scallops seared sitting on top of tempura shiso leaves. I was nervous about the leaf part, but it was quite good. The scallop had a nice texture, juicy and the tempura leaf gave it a nice crunch. I also hate sauces, but tried the green tea aioli (it was on the side...in a decorative fashion) and it was pretty good. The king crab dumplings are AMAZING. The only bad thing is that it comes in an odd number (5) and I dont like splitting. :) We also tried the black cod miso. Suggestion: if you get the black cod miso, order it right away w/ your appetizers b/c it takes a bit longer to cook. (We ordered it after our sushi). It has a great peanut/sesamey sauce with it and grilled asparagus. For sushi, we got the rock shrimp avocado roll, spider roll and 2 spicy tuna rolls. The rock shrimp avocado was good - the shrimp has a sweet flavor almost and really complimented the avocado. Spider roll was probably the best one I've had in Boston. Spicy tuna is my favorite roll and I actually didnt order the spicy tuna..I got a tuna roll w/ spicy mayo and tempura flakes added. I like the tuna chopped. Banana springrolls ended our meal. Savory and sweet = amazing. Our server told us about a tempura cheesecake but I was more in the mood for banana. The table next to us got the tempura cheesecake and it did look pretty amazing and was a generous portion. Definitely enough for two people to share! All in all, great experience. Our server was always there to refill our water and brought over clean dishes after our appetizers for sushi. The service was good. The food was fresh and tasted great.
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Paola C.

Even though the food was quite good... the service was pretty good... but in all honesty, the money is not worth it. There are other places for sushi that are a ton better. They may not have the best decor but they're still a ton better. They did have an extensive menu with many choices, sushi or otherwise. But I just wasn't impressed with the overall experience. And I agree with a couple of other people who said it was a pain in the butt to get there. It was indeed. I have to admit tho... their drinks are great! One of the best lychee martinis I have ever had and pretty inventive drinks in general!
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Mihir P.

I love that when you are shown to your table, all the sushi chefs loudly greet you in Japanese! Actually I don't know if they are greeting you, they could be saying, "You suck!" But that's cool anyway. Haru has an elemental Zen-Shmen decor. Oh so hip. The service is polite and casual. But I did appreciate a manager coming by to check how everything was. The food is good and there is a decent selection on the menu. I recommend you go if you are nearby or on a date.
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Mariko W.

Beef Negimaki, Grilled shrimp, Boston unCommon roll, Bluefin toro, green tea margarita.... Alll very good. As everyone else mentioned.... its pretty inside. Wait staff were a bit clumsy and confused. They didn't have lobster for their lobster rolls. On a Tuesday. That was a bummer.
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Arinne B.

I visited with the fam during restaurant week. It was a nice visit, but struck me as "nothing special" in comparison with the other Japanese restaurants I frequent--and pricier at that. What you're paying for at Haru is the ambiance and "location, location, location." They have authentic kimonos hung on the walls, a paneled private room, a trendy-looking bar, a lovely *little* bridge-like crossing set up for character, and some of the most beautiful restrooms I've ever encountered in a Japanese restaurant. Like the kind that make you think about snapping a cell phone photo, gutting yours, and redecorating. That and they have the upscale, cloth-feeling disposable towels rather than the regular paper towels. I'm a sucker for those. Still, if you don't like to pay off their bathroom debt while ordering your sushi lunch, I'd recommend just visiting your favorite local sushi place instead. Note: if you park in the Pru lot, they'll validate, reducing the overall cost to between $12 and $20 depending how long you stay) and allowing you to get in some shopping before or after your meal. IMHO, that's the only real reason to plan to come here over your favorite sushi place. Two in our party enjoyed the dumpling sampler. All of us bemoaned the limited dessert options and hit the Pru's confectioner afterwards for some cognac cordials.
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Sophie N.

Just because you mix eclectic ingredients together doesn't mean it's going to be good. The Oyster Special roll was passable. The king crab dumplings were pretty but no better than regular shrimp shu mai. The hot and sour soup was horrible. Tepid service at the bar. I can't imagine why anyone would eat here twice.
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H. G.

This was a wonderful sushi experience. The restaurant is a little hard to find. It's located on Huntington Ave. near the Cali Pizza Kitchen entrance of the Pru. Once I found it, I liked the ambiance and the bar area very much. Spacious and modern. We started with the edamame (probably could use a little more salt), the rock shrimp (perfectly cooked shrimp with a fantastic sauce), and the tuna tartare (it was ok). But the "special" rolls were fantastic, very inventive, and big (a bit pricey but totally worth it). My absolute favorites were the Boston Uncommon and the Grammercy rolls. We also tried the Dynamite (spicy) and the Strawberry fin (yes, strawberries and jalapeno peppers on a roll), which were also excellent. Another plus is that they do brown rice sushi, which I always love. The only downsides about Haru are that the round tables are too big (makes sharing a little difficult with a group... they need to install some lazy susans...) and the dessert menu was pretty much just a bunch of ice creams. Who cares though? This is some of the best sushi I've had in a while and ranks up there with Duozo.
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Damon I.

"Har-eww" is the sound your guts will make as they roil in discontent after an unsatisfactory sushi experience. Fraudulently fresh calamari straight from the freezer will be the first indication that things are amiss in the kitchen. Veggie sushi will be served with little flair or excitement. Default super salty soy sauce annoys the palate and the prices for this pabulum annoy the wallet. Seek sophisticated nourishment elsewhere.
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Marilyn T.

I was initially skeptical of this place, as I am of most sushi places that open in a mall, but I was happily surprised. My brother told me their happy hour deals were good, and I'd gotten cocktails here on a weekend with some friends, and I liked the ambiance at the time. A friend and I decided to go for an impromptu dinner on a Sunday night. We had no trouble being seated on a warm, beautiful Sunday night at 7pm without a reservation. Though the patio was appealing, it was windy, and I didn't really want the pollution from Huntington all over me. Inside, the decor is simple, modern, not too hip, and the restaurant smells like sweet sushi rice, which is a good sign. The crowd is mostly age 20-40, and it's not super fancy but not exactly casual, either; however, you can totally get away with wearing a Red Sox t-shirt in there (I think you can do that anywhere in Boston haha). Our server was informative and knew the menu well. I started with a glass of pinot grigio from Italy, which was surprisingly only $7, and the pour was pretty generous. I'd previously tried some of the saketinis at the bar area and some other more creative cocktails, which were strong and good (not too syrupy). I wasn't too hungry, so I had the spicy grilled chicken with steamed vegetables appetizer. I just felt bad for ordering only alcohol and not food, but I ended up with a large portion. Surprisingly, the chicken was grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, which is rare at Japanese restaurants... I was very happy about this. The chicken was juicy but didn't exactly have a charred flavor. The sauce was a spicier version of a standard terryaki. The steamed vegetables were some sweet potato and brocolli, which was bright green and not too mushy. I thought this was a good value for $8.50 in Back Bay, and it was actually exactly what I was looking for. My friend had a sashimi salad, which came with mixed greens and a variety of sashimi. The dressing was automatically on the side, and the fish looked fresh. She also enjoyed her roll, which didn't have too much rice and was a pretty large portion. There are many traditional and creative rolls available. Honestly, I didn't try any of the fish tonight, so I don't know exactly how fresh it was, but my friend seemed to like it. The server was knowledgeable and not pushy at all, which I really appreciated. She was attentive but not overbearing. Another server who kept walking by and accidentally hitting my friend's purse that was hanging on her chair was also super apologetic and very nice about it. I was happily surprised by the quality and prices. Honestly, when I found out a Japanese place was going into the space at the Pru, I was disappointed and had low hopes, but I'm glad to have discovered Haru.
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Megan M.

Mmmmm this place was great! We were seated promptly, service was great and the food was fantastic. Recommended: spicy tuna roll ~$6.75 -- that's a little pricey if you ask me, but the roll does come out to 6 pieces and it was delicious and packed with a lot of meat =) The edamame dumplings were a little bland at first but then you dipped them in the sauce they were served with and wow what flavor that had. That broth made that dish. Definitely recommended. The wine was good and decently priced and I loved their plating =) Definitely a try for sushi!!
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Alison C.

I take my sushi very seriously, and I'm always game to find new sushi places in town. We went to Haru on a busy Saturday night and were seated right away at the sushi bar. It was bumper to bumper at the bar but not uncomfortable, and I really enjoyed watching the chefs at work. The sushi specials and entree's are pricey, but if you order something like the California Roll it's somewhere around $6 or so. I got the Miso Soup, the Eel-Avocado roll and a water, and it was only $10 all together. The soup was average, very small with a definite lack of tofu. The sushi was mediocre, and I was disappointed at how small the rolls were. I'm talking bite-sized. Perhaps a little bit bigger than a grape. I felt kind of jipped (and hungry afterwards). The service was attentive and the atmosphere in Haru is really nice, especially on a Saturday night. You don't have to put on a prom dress but you know, maybe brush your hair and put on some nice shoes or something. There's lots of energy but you can still hear the person you're trying to talk to which is a huge plus for me. I would go again to get some drinks and chill with friends but the sushi definitely didn't wow me.
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M B.

Very authentic. Had Tempura Soba and Chirashi and we can tell that the chef here is Japanese. Highly recommended!
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Aditi R.

I've been to the New York Haru and that was a great experience. The layout was amazing the food even better and the service great. Boston's Haru is good. Just not NY great. I'm sure I'd get a lot of flak for saying that - but its an opinion people! :) But let me move to the actual review. We walked in during lunch time and expected it to be fairly busy, but I guess we went in at an relatively early time for the place was pretty empty. So we got to grab the table next to the windows and that was just really nice. I loved seeing the rain outside and seeing people pass by. The decor as you walk in is really pretty, but lacks a bit of creativity as you walk in. The layout simply looks like it's placed to maximize seating rather than create an ambience. The service was pleasant and attentive. On to the menu. We ordered 3 specialty rolls even though they do have a lunch special for bento boxes. The 3 rolls we picked were Strawberry Fin (mango, strawberry, I believe yellowtail and something else i can't remember), Kiss of Fire (tuna, salmon, jalapeno, and MORE jalapeno!), and Super Dynamite Roll (tuna, eel, asparagus, sriracha, spicy mayo sauce). All three rolls were amazing. The first had strawberry and mango pieces which always is a good change. The second was incredibly spicy which really plays well to my palate. The third was enhanced more so because of the eel and spicy mayo sauce! I really did love all the 3 rolls. However, the drink menu was not as impressive and very much on the pricey side. So we stayed away from that. The place is pricey, but with the kind of rolls that came out and the quantity (8 pieces for each roll). Overall I loved the sushi and will definitely be back for more, even though the ambience can use a little bit of help.
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Lance T.

One of the first restaurants I have tried since moving to Boston, I was delighted to find it such a fine establishment. I went with a friend around 4:30 and the place was relatively empty. This played in my favor as the tables seem to be too close if the place is packed. The staff and service were excellent and friendly. We weren't too hungry so no appetizers but I ordered some sushi a la carte and my friend ordered the teriyaki salmon. The wait for the food was a little long for the place being pretty empty, but no biggie. The food was great, generous amounts, and delicious. We both ordered some drinks, which were reasonably priced ($6-10). They were mixed well and went well with dinner. All in all, this place had a great vibe, and even better food. I look forward to making this a regular spot.
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Jeremy O.

Pretty common Japanese food you will find in any good big city Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced when compared to those in NYC, Los Angeles or Miami. Try their tuna ceviche. Their fishes are generally fresh, and the chef is rather generous with the sashimi.
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Lea C.

This place is a pain in the ass to get to given its place not quite incorporated into the Shops at Prudential. And it's a chain, boo hiss. This place has literally the best calamari my friends and I have ever had. We had a variety of rolls, all of which tasted very fresh. I also had a sake flight, which was well worth the money. However, the service was horrendous. We waited so long for the waitress to show up to take our order that we had to flag another one down, at which point she magically appeared. And this was at like 10 PM on a Wednesday, so busy would not be the correct way to describe the place. So, overall good but not great, with the exception of the calamari, which was like crunchy, squid candy. Order lots of it.
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Katherine R.

Hubby took my here for date night last Friday. Service was a little slow but the waitress was very nice. We ordered the crispy calamari with hot peanut sauce as an appetizer and it was delicious! Lightly breaded and served on a bed of lightly dressed mixed greens. Then onto dinner where he ordered the Samurai Maki entree which consisted of 3 different maki rolls (Spicy tuna roll, yellowtail jalapeÃ±o roll and crunchy spicy salmon roll) and I ordered the Boston Un-Common roll (Crunchy spicy salmon, tuna, avocado, mango, black tobiko and gold leaf). Both were absolutely delicious that we were left wanting more. For dessert, we ordered ice cream. He had green tea and I had red bean. I do have to say that was the best red bean ice cream I have ever had. Hubby said the same thing about his. Prices were decent. However they do have a lunch menu and it was fairly cheap... All in all, I would definitely come back. The atmosphere was very romantic. Dim lighting, candlelight and modern Asian decor definitely set the mood for a very romantic evening.
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Sara C.

Haru has a unique & diverse menu of sushi food and drink items. My second visit occurred two days after my first, as I was excited to introduce the novel Electrequila drink to friends, which leaves a tingling sensation in your mouth for a short period. Food recommendations: tuna tartare, agedashe tofu was prepared to perfection, spicy titanic roll, and ofcourse Chirashi. Items were carefully and colorfully presented, and the waitstaff is friendly, fun and attentive. Haru also hosts a happy hour "Sake Hour" from 3-7 Mon-Sun with select food items on special.
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Tina M.

Went here for a girl's night out. Was slightly disappointed at the menu. Overall not a lot of variety. Much of the special sushi rolls involved tuna so getting a nice varied mix was difficult. I agree with one of the other reviews, with some much else on the rolls the fish flavor is lost. The miso soup was standard. The green salad with ginger was a huge portion enough for two to share. The vegetable tempura offer giant pieces which would have been nice if this hadn't caused the batter to end up soggy. I will rave about the drinks and they are the only reason I would go back (and I would only go back to drink). They were amazing. Boston pricey but I have to say almost worth the 11-13 dollars! I had the cherry blossom, a Saki drink that was truly amazing and one of the best cocktails I have ever enjoyed! My friend had different mojitos, a blueberry and a strawberry. She loved the strawberry but was not as excited about the blueberry. We each spent more on drinks than on food and would go back to enjoy these again! Atmosphere was nice and quiet overall for a Friday night. Waiter was VERY knowledgeable on the menu and drink menu (he highly recommended the 2 drinks we both loved).
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Cheryl G.

Had the veggie tempura maki with an amazing dipping sauce, really good. Try the komodo dragon - great drink and a gorgeous green color to boot. Service was okay. Waitress seemed to be a bit overwhelmed but did her best to make up for it. Forgot to order our edamame so gave it to us on the house. Would definitely go back.
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Heather H.

I've been here a few times for both lunch and dinner, and I'm always surprised that there is never anyone inside. Prime location, delicious food, and a decent wait staff should attract more people. Irre-gad-less, the food is excellent, fresh and filling. Filling in that awesome "I'm full, but since I was eating Japanese food I don't feel the need to unbutton my pants" kind of way. The lunch specials are a great deal with a ton of food, and the dinners are delicious as well. Great ambiance inside, with outside seating for the summer months. The lights are dim, the decor modern with all of the traditionally Asian inspired elements you would expect from a Japanese inspired restaurant.
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patty b.

I wish there was a way to give 3 1/2 stars... since i'm not *quite* sure haru deserves 4. it's a high(-ish) end chain with actual japanese sushi chefs (atleast some of them are- i heard them talking... though i didn't sit at the sushi bar, so i'm not 100% sure that all of them are japanese... though this is not a prerequisite for great sushi). they get the urban/fancy/japanese vibe right... though it seems a touch pre-fab and i wonder how it will age (poorly, i predict). i didn't care for the service (and our 20-something cutie-pie server *reeked* of cigarette smoke), but it wasn't awful. the sushi was really very good. most of the fish (except for the uni, which i sent back) was pristine and super-fresh. the hamachi-don was delicious! they could really do with a better, more informed sake menu... these days there is so much good sake around. we had fun and will go again. since i don't have that 1/2 star option, i'll bump up to 4 stars rather than down to 3.
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Melissa C.

Har-EWWWWW! This restaurant is all image, no substance. The fried calamari appears to be pre-fab. Why would a restaurant that makes tempura serve pre-fab calamari? All you have to do is chop up squid, batter it and fry it. Why serve chewy, flavorless, pre-fab calamari. The peanut sauce does not complement the pre-fab calamari, but it was a nice dressing on the bed of baby greens. The garnish was the tastiest thing there. I tried a mixed plate of sushi. It was average at best, bland and technically mediocre. They keep full sodium soy sauce on the table, you have to request low sodium soy sauce, but I wouldn't because I wouldn't go back. The drinks were pleasant. To summarize, average sushi and cocktails. Poor calamari. For the quality of the food, the price point is inappropriate. Nice atmosphere.
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Jennifer H.

We went here last night to celebrate my sister's engagement and I am happy that we chose it. We had reservations for 8 and were seated right away. The drinks were SO good and the food was amazing. There was a Lobster Tempura on special and it was awesome. My favorite dish of the night was the Spicy Seafood Tempura roll. It was one of the best rolls I have ever had anywhere. I shared it with one other person and we liked it so much, we ordered another. The only reason I am giving Haru 4 stars and not 5 is that the service was a bit slow. Our server was friendly and accommodating but we would have liked to see him more often! We will definitely go back to Haru.
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peggy c.

The food is by no means spectacular though it's decent and some of the combinations are worthy of a pause for thought. Looking at the menu I spotted quite a few things worthy of intrigue. The execution, however, leaves much to be desired. And for the love of god, get someone who can make a decent mojito if you put that on your menu. Yes, yes I know it's a sushi restaurant, but if you can't make something well (or at least strong enough for people to not care), please don't put it on your menu. What does Haru do well? The decor could pass for chic and the waiters are HOT. Either that or I had too much sake. (The stars are mostly for the (perceived) hotness of the waiters and partly for the potential for improvement.)
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Sanel S.

I'll be brief and to the point. Our reservations were for 9 p.m., we were seated at 9:45 p.m. Prices were ok, sushi was edible. Service was disingenuous and ethereal. It was difficult to get anyone to help you, staff was rude and uncommunicative. Lack of seating is certainly a problem too, there is simply not enough of it. The place is cold. I'm sorry but I expect the indoor temperature to be warmer than the outside especially at 14 degree weather. Not only that, but on top of bad service, long wait time they had the nerve to include an 18% gratuity. In case you're saying "but Sanel, gratuity is required and how would the staff make any money?" let me remind you that gratuity derives from a Latin word meaning "free, spontaneous, voluntary, done with good reason/ in favor". There was nothing "free" or "voluntary" much less with a "good reason" about my tip. Of course I paid, but this form of socialism does not impress me. If the service sucks and product is not good then the restaurant should be forced to shut it's doors. The only way that can be done is if customers refuse to reward bad service. Instead they're forced to reward it regardless of how bad or good it is. Uncle Stalin would be proud of this. In conclusion: don't go waste your time, money and patience with Haru.
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Kristen F.

After some xmas shopping at the Pru, I was excited to find this place right below. I was by myself, and get this Yelpers, I've never eaten alone! I figured it was time, and it looked single-friendly and I was properly armored with a book, and an iPod. The hostess sat me at a table right at the window which I appreciated. I agree that the tables are too close. I heard the girls dining next to me entire convo. I'm used to the too close tables though. I'm not used to some geeky, cocky for-no-reason waiter acting totally annoyed to be serving me. Maybe eating alone doesn't happen here often, maybe he was annoyed it wouldn't be a high bill... either way, I felt his demeanor towards me not to be too nice. He didn't do anything outright rude, but I felt as though I was much more friendlier to him. I ordered edamamme and a crunchy spicy tuna roll. The edamamme was plentiful and enough for two, let alone myself. The roll was tasty, but I've had better sushi in the city. Average, at best. The waiter did check on me once asking how everything was right as I was mid-bite of a roll, great timing dude. I was in and out in about 35 mins and I thought the prices were on par with other sushi restaurants in the area. Not something I'd venture to if I weren't already in the area. I might give it another whirl after shopping in the back bay, but this time I'll be sure not to be alone.
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Bre M.

Went last night for happy hour with two friends. Order basically everything off the half price menu. 4 different types of sushi (decent. not the greatest. not the worst.) edemame. tempura veg and shrimp. spring rolls. delightful cocktail menu ($10-12 for a martini). The ginger martini was very good. Came to $25/pp including tip. Restaurant was not crowded for a Friday night. Service was attentive but not friendly. A good spot for happy hour/early dinner before doing something else.
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TJ M.

I checked out Haru about a month ago and loved it. The sushi concoctions have a heavy western influence, but are amazing. I recommend you pony up your wallet, get off the traditional menu and order their specialty rolls. I believe a few of them are named after Red Sox players. Bring your wallet and make Haru count.
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stephanie c.

Nice interior decor...decent service. Prices are medium-pricey for okay food. The sushi tends to be in small portions. The fish is fresh which is always nice, the sushi not spectacular. The one thing I did like-philly cheesesteak sushi...i know..right? surprisingly innovative and tasty...the rest...just okay. For this price, i might try somewhere else...
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Lala I.

went there with my lovely bf for dinner. i liked the atmosphere, good for couples. didn't have to wait in line which is always a plus plus plus. sushi was decent, pretty fresh. price was ok, sashimis can get pretty pricey, but it's expensive anywhere. i suggest go here for dinner and then go to the top of hub for drinks afterwards for a romantic date.
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Alan K.

First of all, Haru is only okay, to speak quite frankly. I feel like after trying so many sushi restaurants around the Boston area, nothing really stands out at this place. I think they are trying to set themselves apart from other Japanese restaurants and be different, which hurts their rating a bit. To me, the food didn't really seem "authentic" Japanese. I see they are trying to mix styles and create something new. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the creativity and creating new rolls or reinventing old ones, but at least use the same ingredients and make it look and taste better than other places. I just don't think the value of the food is worth the price they charge, well that goes without saying for a lot of other places, but that applies more here. Speaking of the money factor, I wasn't surprised by how much they charged here, considering it was right in downtown Boston and the fact that any real estate inside the Prudential Center isn't really considered cheap. As for the food, we ordered quite an array here. For appetizers, we had started with the: House Tempura Roll, Tuna Tataki, and "Symphony," which is just a "layered tower of spicy super white tuna, salmon tartar, crab and caviar." For the Maki's, we had ordered: the Dice-K roll (a homage to the Red Sox' Japanese star pitcher and the Boston UNcommon roll. The best appetizer from the list above I would have to say would be the House Tempura Roll, although the soy vinaigrette sauce for the avocado salad that came with the Tuna Tataki left me licking my chopsticks and wanting more. Mmm nom nom nom. The "Symphony" had a unique name and interesting description but after the first bite, it wasn't really anything spectacular; didn't really leave quite the "symphony" in my mouth after all. Out of the two maki rolls ordered, I liked the Boston UNcommon one more. Once again, the description for the Dice-K roll was interesting but it came out to be a bit bland. The Dice-K had a slice of mango on top but I couldn't really taste it when I ate the whole piece with soy sauce and wasabi, so it just tasted like any other maki out there. Despite all that, the presentation of the food was really good though. Each maki roll had a piece of "gold leaf" on top. It looked like a piece of gold foil, was very flimsy, and just melted in your mouth but apparently it was edible and non-toxic. Overall, Haru's got a nice environment and setting. The service was good. The decor inside looked nice. It has a small bar with a few stools and a plasma TV. Very nice place to bring a date... or have a business dinner.
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Mike G.

pricey but daily 5-7pm happy hour is a good bet. $5 tuna-avocado-caviar roll, spicy crispy salmon roll and $3 cali roll are winners.
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Arestia R.

The staff here is really nice and attentive, but aside from that, I've been here twice and have made up my mind that it's not anything special. They mean well with the atmosphere, but it's a little weird... almost "hotel-y." It's too much for a date night and awkward for groups. I don't know, it doesn't feel comforting or lavish or fun or, well...like anything. As for the sushi, it's a little overpriced and nothing special. I guess I just think sushi at this price should be fantastic. Don't get me wrong, it's ok...but just ok.
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Melissa D.

It's a very lux and classy place to make your clients or date smile. Haru is located right by the Prudential and Copley place. If you park in the underground lot, don't forget to validate when you check in at the hostess stand. It's a very large restaurant with very sleek, modern Japanese contemporary furniture and decor. They have an extensive menu and an inventive specials menu. They have creative sakitinis and your classic Japanese beers of asahi and sapporo. The sushi was great, probably the highest quality of catch but nothing really blew me away. We started off with grilled spicy chicken. Sounds and tastes plain and simple. Grilled chicken drizzled with a spicy sauce, it gave us the meh factor. Onto the main event. The makimono rolls were good and presentation was beautiful in authentic Japanese pottery. Salmon Sashimi (not the best I had but still fresh, very thin slices though) Spicy Titanic Roll (salmon and avocado wrapped with tuna and tempura flakes - this was really good, my faves all rolled into one) Spicy Seafood Roll (very different but not that great) Philly Roll (basic maki at its finest) Basic California Roll (can never go wrong) We ended the night with mochi ice cream which can come in vanilla, red bean and green tea which you can mix and match. As always, small morsels that pack a punch of creamy, cold goodness. With the bill clocking over $110, the price does not match the experience. Maybe on regards to the service and decor but there are other places you can find better sushi.
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yana v.

Since the time that they opened I guess they finally got their act together. Went back for dinner about a month ago and the service had improved drastically. The server was knowledgeable, the food came out quickly, and all were generally happy. I don't recommend their house sake, it was a bit too potent for my taste.
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David T.

Came here for lunch. Ordered the tofu steak since none of the meat was hormone free. Meal over all was good, broccoli was a bit over cooked though.
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Snuffles B.

Nice atmosphere, nice staff, but food is pretty middlin'. And $5.50 for edamame? Seriously? Their shumai, and dumplings were like very average dimsum, and the fish quality was just OK - their kiss of fire and spicy titanic "specialty" rolls tasted strikingly similar to one another and to the sushi I used to get at work (at a hospital!). This place gets a big fat YAWN from me...ugh so boring I've lost the will to write any more about it...
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Kerr T.

Came here for dinner. Had sushi and sashimi for 2 for dinner, but it was way too much raw fish for 2 to eat. I waited for 20 min for the dessert to come and 25 min for my water to get refilled, not to mention I asked at least 4 times for that water to be refilled. Service was terrible and I think it was because there was a larger party sitting right next to us. Terrible experience. Not recommending it.
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Chris B.

Went to Haru with a bunch of old and new friends last night. it was part of my "get me the f outta here" regimen. By soaking myself in sushi goodness, I might forget that I have to pack still, have 10,000 emails that piled up during my 5 days of death by powerpoint. Anyway, the sushi here was tremendous. The edamame was HUGE but could have used a little more salt on the top and a little less on the bottom (suggesting that it sat f or a while?) but overall - the food here was fantastic. We had a big party, split the tables and the other side had food coming all night long. We opted for a bit more conservative approach, ordering a big tray of about 5 rolls (including the Bostonian[?] - which was FANTASTIC). There really wasn't anything there that wasn't really quite delicious. Try the Kiss of Fire - but I have to warn you, there's a fuse on that fire. It hits you about your third piece in... The service was great. We ran that poor girl's legs completely off. But again, order a Diet Coke and you'll get "is Diet Pepsi ok?". My typical response is, "well, is paying in Chinese Yen ok?"... you get the idea. All in all, good friends, good times, good sushi. A solid 4.
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Heather G.

The sushi here is, in my opinion, overpriced and only OK. Forgettable except for when you look at your credit card statement and remember you paid too much for something that wasn't satisfying at all. HOWEVER, there are a couple redeeming dishes - the rock shrimp dish with the spicy mayo is fantastic (better than Nobu's, IMHO, though my boyfriend would disagree) and I could make a meal out of this and leave a happy girl. The miso cod is also very very good, but not as good as Nobu's, as it leaves a somewhat-intrusive fishy aftertaste whereas Nobu's similar dish finishes very clean on the pallette. Try it out, sure, but get the rock shrimp and the cod as your meal and skip the sushi.
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Meep M.

"Ahchoo" bless me This place is like allergy season, anticipating to arrive but not good when it does. Sushi was decent but not great, could have gone somewhere else for better portions and better taste. I give it 2 Meeps!
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Jessica R.

I went here for the first time and it was an amazing experience. First off, they give you these hot moist towels right when you sit down to clean your hands. I tried the king crab dumplings appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. The sauce they pair it with isn't my favorite but it works. For my main course I got the chicken teriyaki entree with white rice and veggies. The teriyaki sauce they use is really unique and tastes a bit more sweet than your average teriyaki sauce, I really enjoyed it. The service is great and everyone is very polite. I would definitely recommend this place for a date...I wouldn't recommend bringing young children here as many families do not come here. The prices are fairly reasonable and not ridiculously expensive especially seeing how its in the Prudential Overall, I would totally recommend this place.
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Keith K.

Got there on a Friday at 7, no reservation, and told a party of four was a 45-50 minute wait... Not bad at all for a trendy spot like this. The problem was we waited in the bar next to an open table for 45 minutes and where then seated at that table. That was frustrating! The drinks here are extremely overpriced!!! The sushi was great! Great menu, great taste, VERY weak wasabi, nice presentation. We were not offered water or more drinks until a long time into the meal, way after appetizers. That's annoying when you are eating salty edamame (delicious)! Typically in a Japanese restaurant when people order sushi the waiter comes by at least once and asks if you want any more pieces or rolls. However, our guy never came buy after we got our food except when he handed us the check when 2 of the 4 people were still eating. This would make a little sense if the restaurant was busy but there was only one party of two waiting. Overall, good sushi... Terrible service! Order take out to enjoy!
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Josie G.

I was excited for a sushi place to move into the Pru, especially since I didn't like Dick's Last Resort. The decor was great of the place, but I hate how the tables are so close together. We went at 5 p.m. on a Sunday and were pretty much the only people there. They sat us at a cute table, however it was next to the window and the draft was terrible. My legs were numb! The waiter was obviously new, and nervous.. I think he refilled our waters about 45 times, when it was only a centimeter from the top. It was okay though and we understood as we're both former cocktail waitresses ourselves. The sushi was delish, and I loved the kamikaze roll. The app we got, the spring rolls were super oily.... I'd still go back because it was easy to get to, and in a great location near shopping... but not so much my favorite. OH, and it was kinda awkward how they shouted HELLO in Japanese when you walked in... Like really awkward.
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Yve H.

I am an absolute biased fan of Haru. I've been here many times over the past few years, and have never been disappointed with the food, drinks, or service. The fish is always very fresh, and absolutely delicious. The drinks are always inventive, with just the right amount of kick. The service is always attentive, and courteous. If there was just one thing from keeping me from giving Haru 5 stars is the price of some things, but that's understandable with their location. All in all, I'd recommend Haru to any of my friends without hesitation.
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Liz P.

I ordered takeout here once while in town for a seminar. I wasn't wowed, but still enjoyed my Dragon Roll, even at a somewhat pricey $15. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, no complaints there. They have a good variety of entrees and sushi on the menu, and there were several items I was interested in trying. Perhaps another time... Haru is conveniently located beneath the Shops at the Prudential Center.
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Vincent C.

I loved this place. There is not much I can complain about.
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Candy L.

It was my fist time to go there, the service was good. Like other Japanese restaurant, they got some creative cooking, which are good. But...I was expecting their sashimi, sushi maybe more fresh then other places...the salmon and tuna were good, but other kinds. So I think the price is not worth it. I prefer to food then the nice surroundings.
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Jackie G.

HARU ONLINE DELIVERY UPDATE: Two weeks after this Yelp review, the wonderful management of Haru personally called to apologize for the delayed delivery, and FULLY refunded my order. I have since ordered from the online delivery twice, with no further issues. Well done, Haru! ------ I'm one of Haru's most loyal customers, and order delivery from the very often. I have never had a poor experience with Haru's amazing sushi and normally attentive employees. However, tonight we took advantage of Haru's wonderfully "convenient" direct delivery online ordering. We placed the order at approximately 6:30 p.m. Original estimated time for delivery to arrive: 30 - 45 minutes. And then we waited. And waited. And then still waited even after we called at 7:30 to make sure our order had actually left Haru to go out for delivery to our apartment. The conversation went like this. Me: Hi, has my order left to come to my apartment yet? Yep, that's my name. Great, it went out and should be here in 5 minutes. Thanks." However, the promise to us in that phone call turned out to be flatly false. At 8:05, we again phoned to inquire as to the status of our much anticipated sushi and salad. And then it happened: Haru: Employee "I'm sorry - we never originally received your order. They JUST (1.5 hours after you first called) faxed it to you. We're so sorry - we'll rush it and put it out to you now. It's not our fault. It's the website. On its way!" Lo and behold, a mere 25 minutes later the delicious food arrived with an incredibly apologetic delivery guy. They tried to right the wrong. We unpacked with excitement. Where's the salad that came with the meal? We consulted the menu to make sure that yes, indeed, a salad was promised. Immediately we called Haru to inquire, but were shuffled around to three people before we admittedly gave up. End of the story? We waited over two hours for a couple rolls of delicious sushi, no salad, and nothing (even the edamame) taken off the bill. I work nearby and order Haru for the office often. However, in light of this unfamiliar Haru misstep, I will not be ordering again for awhile. All said and done, the restaurant itself has always proven a pleasant dining experience. As for the online experiment gone awry - time for some adjustments. Stat.
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Wayne D.

Alright folks, here's the deal. Every sushi-restaurant I walk into I feel incognito because the staff have no idea that I run a Sushi-place of my own. I love that feeling by the way. With that being said, I understand good sushi and what makes it so good. I also understand bad sushi and I understand what makes it bad. At Haru, it was bad. First off, forget the food. The flowers in the vases on the table were fake! Who can afford fake flowers in downtown Boston nowadays? Second, I truly felt as though my server was high on something, unless blood-shot eyes, pale faces, and sporatic comments that sound like "hey duded i'm here if you need anything" is part of the uniform. The menu takes on a lot of spice, which I like, so I tried the Spicy Tuna roll because it's a staple and I judge every sushi-place on their spicy tuna roll. If you can't make a good spicy tuna roll then i'm most likely never coming back. Let's just say I am most likely, you guessed it, never coming back, though there is more to it than the spicy tuna roll being mushy. I ordered some pieces of sushi and a signature roll. I also ordered the beef negimaki (which was rough and tough) as well as a seaweed salad (come on, you can not mess this one up) and I felt the food was nothing short of below par. Boston has a lot of sushi-competition and this place needs to pull themselves together.
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Jessica B.

I've always walked by this restaurant on my way to Shaws, but never stopped in till today. The decor is very impressive. They strive to make a good first imression. I was greeted immediately by a friendly hostess who seemed genuine which is always important. Too many times I've gone to restaurants where the hostess was friendly, but you could tell it was fake. Prices are decent. Joined my friend Ryan for the Lunch Special. The lunch specials that are not on the usual menu were paper-clipped to the front and are easy to miss if you aren't really paying attention because all of the colors are the same as the regular printed menu. The server was very nice and very prompt, didn't have to wait long and he didn't push either of us to order. Being a former server, I was impressed and am usually really picky. For lunch I ended up getting the Unaju and my friend got the Roll Combo. It comes with the choice of Miso Soup or Salad. I chose the Miso Soup. It was good, the seaweed used wasn't the greatest quality but it was ok. The Unaju's presentation was very nice and the eel was cooked just right. I tried the sushi that Ryan got for lunch and it was good. There was a lot more than we both expected. It was lacking a little bit in flavor and the wasabi that came with the dish wasn't very flavorful either. Surprising. If you like sushi I would recommend this place. If you are a LOVER of sushi and happen to be really picky about presentation, i might recommend trying somewhere else.
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XY L.

I went to Haru last Friday with a friend during their happy hour. I was pretty excited to check out what I'd heard described as one of the best places in Boston for sushi. Sadly, the sushi was only so-so. We ordered the tuna avocado roll with caviar and the kamikaze roll. Both were just ok, and were not all that expertly rolled as well. The tempura was also meh -- the batter was tasteless and not crispy and one of the pieces of tempura I bit into still had patches of flour clearly visible underneath the deep-fried layer :S The only thing that I would describe as good value was the large bowl of edamame ($3) we ordered. Service was prompt and fairly attentive, but for the amount of money they charge normally, I would say this place is too expensive.
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Sam N.

Haru wasn't bad but it certainly wasn't anything special. If you want a clubby place to go with a big group of people, it probably won't disappoint. But, if you're looking for interesting sushi, you may not find it. Service wasn't bad. Having said that, they sent over two huge sashimi + sushi platters which my picky mother sent back because we had ordered only sashimi ones. It was all fresh but there was not much variety. We had a couple of rolls which were flashy but the flash muted the taste of the fish (I did not personally order). It's hard to taste super white tuna when there's a huge piece of jalapeno on top (again, I didn't order). Drinks were good. I had a glass of Hendrick's gin though, so I can't give too much credit to Haru. It was refilled promptly.
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T H.

So trendy my brain hurt. Or maybe it was the constant thumping of techno music in the background. Despite the presence of way too many yuppies and hipsters, I actually really liked the look of this place. Much bigger interior than one would expect given the store front. Really cute set up: dim lighting, modern decor with a splash of traditionalism in the form of wooden teapot-looking soy sauce dispensers. The food seems mostly geared toward the sushi crowd, but has a weird bit of fusion going on. Calamari with spicy peanut sauce? Interesting concept (Italian meets Thai, i guess), but disappointing overall. The squid was too chewy, the batter was under seasoned. The peanut sauce didn't complement the calamari well at all, and actually went better with the mescalin mix that the fried rings came on top of. The sushi bar is staffed by 5 very serious-looking, fashionably traditional, questionably Japanese chefs, and turns out surprisingly excellent sushi. We ordered the Sushi + Sashimi for Two (4 tuna, 2 super white tuna, 4 salmon, 2 shrimp, 2 yellowtail, 2 eel, California roll, tuna avocado caviar roll and crunchy spicy salmon roll) and the Sumo Maki entree (Spicy tuna roll, eel cucumber roll and salmon avocado roll). Yummmmm. Everything was really fresh and tasty, and the two entrees were comfortably shared by 4 hungry girls, with pieces left over. I will say that everything was a bit over-priced. The sushi was good, but really...Samurai on Boylston does almost as tasty sushi for nearly $20 less. And $8 for 3 tiny pieces of mochi ice cream? I can buy a box of 6 at Trader Joe's for half that price. +4 for the sushi, -1 for the ridiculous prices.
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Daniel T.

Good food/appetizers. A little on the pricey side but all in all I would recommend. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Crabs legs were good and the sushi was decent.
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Lo-an L.

It's a decent sushi joint in a great area of the city. The interior is nice and trendy but I prefer their New York location with the sake bar. The people are friendly and drinks are creative (I like the berry and bubbles). Sushi rolls are also creative and somewhat fresh. I say somewhat because the 1st 2 times that I went here when they 1st open was awesome. Everything was fresh and the sushi was lovely but last sunday visit was only... okay. Perhaps because we sat at the bar? or perhaps it's because it was well pass dinner time. My sushi and sashimi was moderately tasty, the salad was a little wilted. Perhaps it might have been my tastebuds too, I don't know. On the flip side, I'm heading back again for a birthday dinner so hopefully things will be better. As for the price, I think it's decent given the area. I actually do like Haru over Douzo.
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Nicole C.

This place was a lot of fun. We went for my brother's birthday, so it was he and his wife, myself and my parents and everyone loved what they got. My parents who are bit less adventurous when it comes to sushi both got a teryaki - chicken for my mom and filet mignon for my dad. My brother and I shared a number of different rolls and his wife got a salad and a vegetarian roll. The food was fabulous all around. The atmosphere was hip, without being too pretentious and our servers (one was in training) were just great and helpful with the menu. We wanted yellow tail with just jalepeno, which wasn't on the menu, but they did it for us without blinking an eye. I would go back again in a heartbeat.
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Address : 55 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA, 02199
Phone (617) 536-0770
Website https://www.harusushi.com
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Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Street, Validated
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 : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Haru

55 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02199

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