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Poke bowls and kaisen don (sashimi and rice bowls) are emphasized at this intimate Japanese eatery.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20B Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 542-6688
Website: https://toraboston.com/
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TORA Japanese Restaurant
TORA Japanese Restaurant. Poke bowls and Kaisen Don (sashimi and rice bowls) are emphasize at this intimate Japanese eatery. 20B Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111
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Reviews
Xurat S.
“Great Food and Cozy Vibes, but Prepare for a Wait”
If you’re looking for fresh sashimi in the heart of Chinatown, Tora is a solid choice. This small, basement-level gem has a very cozy and warm atmosphere, though it stays quite busy.
The Experience
Wait Time: Expect a bit of a wait. I waited about 15-30 minutes for a table, and the food itself took a fair amount of time to arrive after ordering.
Atmosphere: The vibe inside is lovely and intimate. I particularly enjoyed watching the chef work—very calm, focused, and professional.
Service: The staff are polite, though the service felt more functional, almost like a “fast food” pace rather than a personalized dining experience. It wasn’t particularly memorable, but they get the job done.
The Food
The quality is where Tora shines.
Freshness: Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious.
Pricing: The prices are on the higher side, but considering the quality of the ingredients, it’s reasonable and acceptable.
Pro-Tips
Parking: Finding a parking spot near Chinatown is quite a challenge. I’d recommend using public transport or a ride-share service if possible.
Perfect for: A casual but high-quality meal when you aren’t in a rush.
… moreIf you’re looking for fresh sashimi in the heart of Chinatown, Tora is a solid choice. This small, basement-level gem has a very cozy and warm atmosphere, though it stays quite busy.
The Experience
Wait Time: Expect a bit of a wait. I waited about 15-30 minutes for a table, and the food itself took a fair amount of time to arrive after ordering.
Atmosphere: The vibe inside is lovely and intimate. I particularly enjoyed watching the chef work—very calm, focused, and professional.
Service: The staff are polite, though the service felt more functional, almost like a “fast food” pace rather than a personalized dining experience. It wasn’t particularly memorable, but they get the job done.
The Food
The quality is where Tora shines.
Freshness: Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious.
Pricing: The prices are on the higher side, but considering the quality of the ingredients, it’s reasonable and acceptable.
Pro-Tips
Parking: Finding a parking spot near Chinatown is quite a challenge. I’d recommend using public transport or a ride-share service if possible.
Perfect for: A casual but high-quality meal when you aren’t in a rush.
Stephanie V
Went here from a tiktok recommendation, this place seems to be more for aesthetics rather than service. We did manage to get seating fast, however it took 15-20 minutes to get our order taken after we asked how to order. We over heard two guest ordering at the front, so we wanted to ask if we order at the front and then sit back down.The hostess got rather upset we asked, but we really didn’t know who was a server and who was a guest. None of the servers were wearing uniform only the people behind the sushi bar. They had hoodies on with no company logo. The servers did not refill waters and it was pretty difficult to get their attention. One of the male servers was actually very attentive he sat us down and had given us an extra item we ordered. Other than that, the service was extremely lacking.
Presentation of the food was nice. The sushi quality was decent at best. There is a 90 minute dine in time restriction probably due to the small size of the restaurant.
The bathroom was in unpleasant condition, someone had left blood on the floor; it was rather gross.
Overall, a sub-standard experience to the average recommendation, that we saw online.
… morePresentation of the food was nice. The sushi quality was decent at best. There is a 90 minute dine in time restriction probably due to the small size of the restaurant.
The bathroom was in unpleasant condition, someone had left blood on the floor; it was rather gross.
Overall, a sub-standard experience to the average recommendation, that we saw online.
Robert Plane
It’s rare that a Sushi restaurant in the US surprises me, but this was truly special. I was seated quickly and the food came in just a few minutes!
I ordered the “Sake Aisuru Don” which in English is translated to “Salmon Love Bowl.” Trust me when I say that this dish was made with great quality Salmon, and even better quality Love.
The atmosphere was great, and transported me right back to my days traveling all over Japan.
I will be back to eat here again.
… moreI ordered the “Sake Aisuru Don” which in English is translated to “Salmon Love Bowl.” Trust me when I say that this dish was made with great quality Salmon, and even better quality Love.
The atmosphere was great, and transported me right back to my days traveling all over Japan.
I will be back to eat here again.
bopha peng
I had a delicious salmon bowl and our roll was so good. Servers were nice! My only thing is that the bench against the wall is not the same height as the chairs across from it and it was a little too high compared to the table so it was uncomfortable. That being said it didn’t bother me that much. I’d definitely come back. Our food was great and a good price
… moreYing Xiao
I got off at the South Station and wandered over here. The restaurant is located in a basement with limited space, and mainly serves seafood donburi, making it more suitable for a quick meal for 1-2 .
Itadori Don虎杖丼: Sea urchin, salmon, tuna, salmon roe, scallops, octopus, crab sticks, avocado, tamago玉子, and cucumber – a mixed dish, perfect for first-timers wanting to try everything. The sashimi was indeed quite fresh, with a firm yet tender texture, and the open display on the counter showed the restaurant’s confidence in its freshness; however, I personally felt the quality could be improved. The sea urchin wasn’t smooth enough, and the salmon and tuna were too lean, lacking in fat aroma. The rice itself was also lightly seasoned, becoming dry and less smooth towards the end, and ultimately uninteresting. Finally, I couldn’t resist drizzling some shoyu醤油 on top, which instantly elevated the experience.
Matcha Cheesecake: Absolutely not recommended. The cheese was too heavy and hard, the matcha flavor was very weak, and the accompanying cream had a very weird foamy texture.
… moreItadori Don虎杖丼: Sea urchin, salmon, tuna, salmon roe, scallops, octopus, crab sticks, avocado, tamago玉子, and cucumber – a mixed dish, perfect for first-timers wanting to try everything. The sashimi was indeed quite fresh, with a firm yet tender texture, and the open display on the counter showed the restaurant’s confidence in its freshness; however, I personally felt the quality could be improved. The sea urchin wasn’t smooth enough, and the salmon and tuna were too lean, lacking in fat aroma. The rice itself was also lightly seasoned, becoming dry and less smooth towards the end, and ultimately uninteresting. Finally, I couldn’t resist drizzling some shoyu醤油 on top, which instantly elevated the experience.
Matcha Cheesecake: Absolutely not recommended. The cheese was too heavy and hard, the matcha flavor was very weak, and the accompanying cream had a very weird foamy texture.
Peter Ayoun
I ordered for take away, the receptionist was very gentil and lot of patience.
Restaurant was full in thanksgiving evening and there was a good atmosphere.
The food was good, quality sushi and poke.
Misu soup was in a cup, not really expected like that.
… moreRestaurant was full in thanksgiving evening and there was a good atmosphere.
The food was good, quality sushi and poke.
Misu soup was in a cup, not really expected like that.
Trong Nhat Nguyen
Great food and very friendly service. I’ve visited twice and really enjoyed both experiences. The seating area is a little small, especially when it gets busy.
… moreElle Craig
Pinku sushi was delicious.
My entree was decent as well and the protein was fair.
I liked the location of this restaurant, it reminds me of the Japanese restaurants you can find in St.Marks in NYC.
… moreMy entree was decent as well and the protein was fair.
I liked the location of this restaurant, it reminds me of the Japanese restaurants you can find in St.Marks in NYC.
kyuloodle
I had the sake aisuru don and it was really good! I heard the wait was long but we actually got our seats right away and food was served very quickly too.
… moreSamuel Ding
I had the Kuromon Don and everything tasted very fresh! I heard the wait was long, but we got seated immediately at the bar and the food came out very quickly. Very polite waiters and great atmosphere. Would come again!
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