DOUZO
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-859-8886
   
131 Dartmouth St., 617-859-8886. This casual eatery serves traditional Japanese cuisine and an eclectic mix of original fare such as duck tataki and salmon-kiwi rolls, as well as creative cocktails. Known for its ultra-fresh ingredients and its artistic presentation of dishes, Douzo has become one of the city’s trendiest dining destinations. L, D, VP.

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FUGAKYU
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-734-1268
   
1280 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-734-1268. One of the largest Japanese restaurants in the area, this popular eatery features a floating boat sushi bar and tantalizing specialties like the caterpillar maki (eel and avocado) and the house special (salmon, tuna, clam and octopus), as well as tempting tempura and seafood dishes. L, D, LS.

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GINZA
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-338-2261
   
16 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338-2261; 1002 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-566-9688. This restaurant is a favorite of many sushi-loving Bostonians. Dine on the freshest raw fish and tempura with specialties like the Ginza Surprise, boasting a selection of exotic sushi rolls and sashimi. L, D, LS.

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MA SOBA
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-973-6680
   
156 Cambridge St., 617-973-6680. Rated #1 for Best Sushi by Citysearch, this sleek eatery offers a variety of Asian cuisine, from Chinese and Thai to Korean and Japanese, as well as an extensive wine list. L & D Mon–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 11 p.m.; D Sat 4–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10:30 p.m. C.

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O YA
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-654-9900
   
9 East St., 617-654-9900. Diners and critics alike are enthused about this contemporary and edgy sushi eatery that was crowned Boston’s best restaurant of 2009 by Boston magazine. A simple, natural decor perfectly complements the exquisitely created dishes. The intimate seating capacity of 37 diners makes reservations a must. D, C, VP.

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SHABU-ZEN
Location: Chinatown
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-292-8828
   
Here you'll find asian "Hot-Pot" cuisine, a fun meal that incorporates all of your favorite ingredients into one big bowl. Pick your choice of vegetables, meat, noodles, and homemade broths ranging in degree of spice from mild to extremely hot.

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SNAPPY SUSHI
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-262-4530
   
144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530; 420 Highland Ave., Davis Sq., Somerville, 617-625-0400. If your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subterranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and fun specials. Affordably priced, Snappy offers Newbury Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D.

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TERIYAKI HOUSE
Location: Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-236-1008
   
110 Boylston St., 617-236-1008; 32 West Broadway, South Boston, 617-269-2000. This casual dining establishment near Berklee College of Music—convenient to both the Back Bay and Fenway areas and featuring outdoor seating—specializes in teriyaki and sushi dishes, as well as bubble teas. Visit their South Boston location across from Broadway Station on the MBTA’s Red Line. Free delivery available. Boylston Street: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 2 a.m.; South Boston: daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m. www.teriyakihouse.info.

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WAGAMAMA
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617 742 9242
   
Quincy Market Building, 617-742-9242. This international chain, modeled on the classic Japanese ramen noodle bar, has three locations in the Boston area and one in Washington DC, as well as shops in 15 different countries worldwide. Offering affordable prices, speedy service, and authentic food, Wagamama is a hip rendition of an old favorite, perfect for the modern globe-trotting food enthusiast. L, D.

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WAGAMAMA
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617 778 2344
   
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, 617-742-9242; The Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-778-2344; 57 JFK St., Cambridge, 617-499-0930. This international chain, modeled on the classic Japanese ramen noodle bar, has three locations in the Boston area. Offering affordable prices, speedy service and authentic food, Wagamama is a hip rendition of an old favorite, perfect for the modern globe-trotting food enthusiast. L, D.

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