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Uni, Boston, MA

Uni

4.6
4.6
2014 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 536-7200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan
  • Catering
    Uni Goes on the Road!<br />Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue!<br />Specializing in but not limited to:<br />Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience<br /><br />Please inquire for details + pricing.<br />Shelagh@uni-boston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 90 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: Shelagh@Uni-Boston.com
  • Private party contact
    Katie Aramento: (617) 536-7200
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,014 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

2,014 Reviews
  1. trellos

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    On a rare night out with the wife, we thought Uni could be magical. We love sushi. We're happy to splurge on our time together. The rub is this place is gas station takeout quality for Michelin star prices. We did the omakase. Thinking they know the best stuff. They upsell you on a better one, which should have been a sign that this is more a marketing effort than a culinary effort. But we did it. Note to self: Next time I'm paying through the nose for a hyped up restaurant and something is so clearly off right from the start, just walk out. Let them sucker somebody else in. Thus started a parade of dishes that went from mediocre to bland. Hamachi, one of my favorite fish, came out as a rubbery square with a pear (?). It tasted like... pear. Oysters came with some sort of pomegranate thing that ruined the oysters. Not a good sign when you just scrape it off to try and enjoy the oysters. A tataki seemed like they tried to sear the edges gently with a torch, but was just dry and cooked. Lots of the food seemed to have been kept under a heat lamp. From the wontons with some gross sweet thing inside that had crumbly pasta pulling away from soggy bags that had clearly been left in the broth too long. A plate of four types of fish was all equally bland and dry. And they don't even use sushi rice. I get the impression there's an attempt to be creative, but really they're just getting ahead of their skis. The guys bringing you dishes mumble through a description while avoiding eye contact. They tell you basically nothing. One described our scallops as "madai" which is not the Japanese word for it. Why not just use the English word? Kind of shows the lack of care the staff takes with the whole thing. Each course came out wham-bam one after the other, making it hard to even talk never mind slowly enjoy things. I get you're trying to turn the table, but don't be so damn obvious about it. It's complete crap. Avoid it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great Sushi. Great server. Tremendous cocktails. Portions small and more about flavors and seasonings than just the fish. Though that makes it not your ordinary sushi place. Everything is always good here. Avoid the downstairs room. Noisy and like a hallway.

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  3. GailR

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uni never fails to exceed expectations. Everything was amazing, from presentation to the last bite. Every piece practically melts in your mouth. Service was great and our waiter was delightful. Can't wait to bring more people.

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  4. Leah

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uni has been exceptional everybtime I have been and those times have been spread out through the years since it first opened. I have never not had an exceptional bite here. It is an expensive meal out but worth every cent. You can describe how good it is until the cows come home and nothing will be able to tell how fabulous experiencing the food is. The team at Uni from front of house to back of house are a force! So impressive snd we just dream each time of when we can come back again. Also if the choreg ever leaves the menu it will be a tragic day.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Terrible experience. I have never left a restaurant hungry after spending 500$! The portions are extremely small. The place is very loud.

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  6. JoshuaZ

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    There is no question that Uni is one of my absolute favorite restaurants to dine out in Boston. The food is outstanding. The service is outstanding. It is very expensive that I must admit but it’s a treat. If you love sushi or sashimi, it is five stars.

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  7. becky

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had better sushi. Each item served as a masterpiece

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  8. Flowers

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Shocked with the food quality and flavor given the price! Nothing was delicious enough for us to visit again and it was a pricey meal.

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  9. JenniferP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always spectacular. Always adventurous. Can’t wait for the next visit!

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  10. TSf1

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, friendly, and really great service 

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  11. Mjgboston

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative well prepared food. Flavor bombs galore. Dined with three others. We shared everything. One person ordered the Apple Salad and I went along with it to be a good dining partner. It might have been the best dish of the night. Crab fried rice, Brussels sprouts, bluefish pate, octopus, spicy tuna roll…everything delicious. Go here.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried the spicy tuna roll and yellowtail it was delicious!

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  13. JohnW

    Seattle

    158 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food (as always), great sake, wonderful service. Really enjoyed the addition of Alba truffles to the Uni Spoon. We tried a few new (to us) dishes which were entirely up to the Uni standard- the Pho Chawanmushi and the Wagyu Dumplings. The kitchen did a good job of dialing back the heat for our party.

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  14. NatalieD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great experience and food! Definitely expensive but so worth it for a special occasion.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal and awesome service. Cool space

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Everything was phenomenal

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  17. GaryC

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice dinner, ambiance extremely nice. People very friendly!

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  18. DavidH

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Uni was excellent, both the food and drinks were creative and delicious.

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  19. DrCK

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was flying solo for this dinner, part of a short one day conference. I was seated at the sashimi bar downstairs. Ambience was lively but not too crazy. Decided on the a la cart menu. The Uni Spoon was a good tasty start. Toro was fresh with good texture. Sushi was well proportioned.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kejxjjdjhehsk s dibs ZBS s. S. D Dhruv’s shahid d. D shzuij

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Some dishes were quite bland (fried chicken bao) and portion sizes ungenerous (eggplant, one small square) given the quite high prices. Crab rice and apple salad were the highlights. Generally underwhelmed and probably won’t return.

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  22. KristineG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    I rarely do these reviews because I think they're ridiculous, but man, I did not understand how you guys coursed things. We ordered the choreg bread and it came last, after all our shashimi and nigiri. The fried chicken buns also came last. These are usually appetizer items. And I can't seem to blame this on fact that they're hot items. We ordered the skate win later on and it arrived quite quickly. Otherwise, service wasn't attentive. Not helpful that I came into Boston to celebrate my brother's birthday and we were placed in the corner.

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  23. Todd

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great experience. Pricy but worth it for a special occasion

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A fabulous food experience-ordered a series of apps for the three of us: grilled short rib (tops), brussels sprouts (so delicious), skate wing (with three sauces an umami bomb), fried chicken bao bun(standard), wagyu beef dumplings (delish), Dungeness crab fried rice (a dearth of crab) as well as a smattering of sushi (uni-mild), tamago (so sweet) and eel. Service was spot-on), we sat at communal high top to save us from a cold exterior table and it was perfect.

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  25. RickuN

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Food was great. Very small table. Service was average.

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  26. CharlesR

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The sushi and apps were great. Thank you Uni.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio para customizar los platillos por restricciones alimenticias. Flexibles, excelente atención de los meseros.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding experience. Pretty expensive, but it really is worth it. Everything was exceptional.

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  29. GasTronome

    Greater Boston

    76 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    When it comes to sushi, this restaurant is a safe bet, although it's a bit on the pricey side. The sushi selection is decent. However, I must admit that the other dishes here can be hit or miss. It didn't quite meet the high expectations I had for a highly recommended restaurant.

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  30. ChelseaS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    really dissapointed with the service. worst dinner

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  31. Fred

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Love the vibe. Family loved the food. 2 hours was long time for dining

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Treasure Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Not overly impressed considering the hype it receives

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  33. StephanieS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. Creative and inventive. Just wonderful. Service was solicitous and quick.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The counter is cramped and have stools with no back. Tougher to sit for a full dinner

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  35. JohnZ

    New York Area

    511 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    511 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding high end Sushi, very creative combinations with a excellent extensive Sake menu. Very Very good!!

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  36. OutAndAbout

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We ordered a couple of things that we weren’t as crazy about in terms of flavor but we LOVED the other four items we ordered (bluefish pate, fried chicken bao bun, Dungeness crab fried rice, and the spicy tuna makimono). Our waitress was lovely, the hostess & host were friendly, the cocktails/sake were dreamy, and the ambiance was lovely and fun.

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  37. foodieinhtx

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had been here a year and a half ago and it was good but wasn’t amazing. We came back last night and it was miles better! Our meal was fantastic! Delicious food and great cocktails. The nigiri were all so good. The toro was on point as was the foie gras. We also enjoyed the wagyu dumplings and miso eggplant a lot too. The desserts were also very good. The ube cheesecake was really interesting and leaned savory, which was unique (my husband enjoyed this in particular) and the hazelnut cake with five spice was so good too. We loved the flavors and textures of the desserts. Our server, Jen, was awesome too. She brought great energy, was attentive, and was just a really pleasant person to engage with. Overall, an excellent meal and we look forward to coming back when in Boston.

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  38. Olafur

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    Nice atmo, but the prices do not reflect the value. We ordered sparkling water - never received it, and then they wanted to charge us for it, $8. Very overpriced but nice vibes.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Literally amazing. EAT HERE

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  40. CJPK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was amazing. It was Japanese tapas, and every dish we got was better than the last. I could literally eat here every day.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Uni using the Order Online button.

Uni is rated 4.6 stars by 2014 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Uni

370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 536-7200
  • Catering
    Uni Goes on the Road!<br />Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue!<br />Specializing in but not limited to:<br />Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience<br /><br />Please inquire for details + pricing.<br />Shelagh@uni-boston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 90 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: Shelagh@Uni-Boston.com
  • Private party contact
    Katie Aramento: (617) 536-7200
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