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Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro

4.1
4.1
68 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
1019 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro located in the heart of Needham Center is a contemporary Japanese restaurant committed to bring you the finest in Japanese Cuisine. From the atmosphere to the award winning sushi and creative specialty drinks, tantalize your senses at this destination restaurant when in Needham.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Gary
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event! Sushi on boats, stir fried noodles, spring rolls, teriyaki and more. There's is something for everyone!
  • Neighborhood
    Needham
  • Cross street
    Chapel Street
  • Parking details
    Public Parking is available at the rear of the restaurant at the Chapel Street Lot.
  • Public transit
    We are located in the same Public Parking Lot for the Commuter Rail Needham Center stop.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 68 people are saying

Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

68 Reviews
  1. BillH

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good family place, not fancy but clean and good food.

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  2. AmitS

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a fun evening with my friend and his family. Our waitress was attentive and very accommodating to all our requests.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was below average. The beef was poor quality and over cooked to the point where we couldn’t eat it. The drinks were good, and sushi was average but we won’t return.

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  4. HonestFoodie

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Small portions. Tiny sushi. Not impressed. I recall their restaurant in Brookline which I remember was very good. I probably won’t be heading back anytime soon. The Tokyo Steakhouse around the corner has good sushi so that’s my recommendation. Maybe they can improve but for now I think they need to do a reset at that location.

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  5. LeeJ

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I wouldn't dissuade someone from going there but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend. The food was good, the services was awful.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food not good

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  7. GeorgeW VIP

    Greater Boston141 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 4, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Better food now, but it’s been awhile since my last review. Service is OK. There are better sushi places but this one does overall very good fusion version. Not sure I’d want to return but that’s how I felt after my previous visit... In any case, I go there because it’s within walking distance from my house. Good selection of Sakes. One thing is for certain if you’re coming late, they are trying to get you out as soon as possible- not a pleasant or welcoming service. In all honesty, one of the worst places for service I know. Perhaps, I should try a take out

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  8. Mikeys23

    Greater Boston207 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food has been good every time we’ve been. Little disappointed that entrees didn’t all come out at the same time. Maybe 5 minutes in between first and last entree. Service fine.

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  9. MichaelW VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 3, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There was one lady hostess taking care of phone orders, greeting and seating guests; and one waitress taking care of all the tables including taking orders, serving food, running bills etc. It was a slow dinner. Everything was slow and they charged for me asking for some vinegar. Better to go to Oishii.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 22, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was decent, albeit not the 4 star artistic and gastronomical experience one would have expected from 4 stars. Service was also decent. Overall, a fair value.

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FAQs

Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 455-8882.

Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro is rated 4.1 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro

1019 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chapel Street
  • Neighborhood
    Needham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking is available at the rear of the restaurant at the Chapel Street Lot.
  • Public transit
    We are located in the same Public Parking Lot for the Commuter Rail Needham Center stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Gary
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event! Sushi on boats, stir fried noodles, spring rolls, teriyaki and more. There's is something for everyone!
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