Small, informal sushi bar & Japanese restaurant, also serving sake, wine & beer.
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Address: 795 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781) 777-2142
Website: https://www.toraya-arlington.com/
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795 Massachusetts Avenue, MA 02476 · (781) 777-2142 · Today: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Sunday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 11:30 am – 2: …
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CHEN Yinwen
Hidden gem in greater Boston. Omakase beats my expectations, and the pork belly is probably the best I’ve tasted this year. Considering I’ve spent 2 months in China and Japan this year, the bar is pretty high, but the chef here did it.
Only thing to improve is probably the fact that there’s no high chair, but understandable as I think the chef would want it to be quieter and the sofa seats could handle most kids as long as they’re not too little. Wait time could be long, but worth it.
… moreOnly thing to improve is probably the fact that there’s no high chair, but understandable as I think the chef would want it to be quieter and the sofa seats could handle most kids as long as they’re not too little. Wait time could be long, but worth it.
Lockie Hunter
Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow.
Tip: get there early, right when they open, and you (hopefully) won’t be waiting in line.
We have offices in Japan, and we have had sushi all over the world, and this was so very very fresh. We took the bus all the way from Cambridge just to eat dinner here.
I had the Hamachi and the scallop and the Toro, all very reasonably priced and all very fresh. Really surprised at the price of the Toro, because it’s more expensive even in North Carolina! Great value for such a fresh fish.
Six dollars for a Sapporo and $11 for a carafe of hot sake was also a great deal.
We also tried the Buta Barra Kaku-ni (which was the Japanese raised pork belly). And it was outstanding! We have a lot of pork belly in the region where we live, and this interpretation of it was so tender. It just melted in your mouth!
We also tried the umaki, which was the egg and the eel combo. It was good, but I don’t think I would get that one again when there are so many other fabulous menu options. But I’m glad I tried it.
Great selection of sake as well.
We will be back when we are in Massachusetts!
… moreTip: get there early, right when they open, and you (hopefully) won’t be waiting in line.
We have offices in Japan, and we have had sushi all over the world, and this was so very very fresh. We took the bus all the way from Cambridge just to eat dinner here.
I had the Hamachi and the scallop and the Toro, all very reasonably priced and all very fresh. Really surprised at the price of the Toro, because it’s more expensive even in North Carolina! Great value for such a fresh fish.
Six dollars for a Sapporo and $11 for a carafe of hot sake was also a great deal.
We also tried the Buta Barra Kaku-ni (which was the Japanese raised pork belly). And it was outstanding! We have a lot of pork belly in the region where we live, and this interpretation of it was so tender. It just melted in your mouth!
We also tried the umaki, which was the egg and the eel combo. It was good, but I don’t think I would get that one again when there are so many other fabulous menu options. But I’m glad I tried it.
Great selection of sake as well.
We will be back when we are in Massachusetts!
James
Good variety – better than the garden variety sushi places. Plates are small, very in keeping with Japanese style (which is good!). Two of us ordered several appetizers, the duck, omakase plate, additional nigiri (6 pieces) and came out full. Also shared a 300ml sale. Total tab was comfortably under $200 with tax and tip. Good value for sushi (vs downtown overpriced establishments). Definitely recommend.
… moreKimiko Lee
It is very hard to find authentic Japanese food in greater Boston area. Tucked in a corner on Mass Ave, Sushi Kappo Toraya is a small restaurant with great food.
There are specials that rotate and a good selection of sake and other liquors. The appetizers and small plates are mostly cold, but delicious if you are into regional Japanese cuisine.
The main star of Sushi Kappo Toraya is in the name- the sushi! So very fresh and exquisitely prepared. The owner is excellent at his craft. My favorite is the otsukuri, which gives a lovely sampling of select sashimi. Each piece of nigiri, sashimi, and maki are so delicious that it is hard to not order it all! It is worth the price for the quality of fish and rice used.
Once inside, there usually is not a wait. If there is, it is no more than 10 minutes. A note that it’s a small restaurant that may not be great for a large party. I highly recommend this Sushi Kappo Toraya if you want excellent & (very) authentic Japanese!
… moreThere are specials that rotate and a good selection of sake and other liquors. The appetizers and small plates are mostly cold, but delicious if you are into regional Japanese cuisine.
The main star of Sushi Kappo Toraya is in the name- the sushi! So very fresh and exquisitely prepared. The owner is excellent at his craft. My favorite is the otsukuri, which gives a lovely sampling of select sashimi. Each piece of nigiri, sashimi, and maki are so delicious that it is hard to not order it all! It is worth the price for the quality of fish and rice used.
Once inside, there usually is not a wait. If there is, it is no more than 10 minutes. A note that it’s a small restaurant that may not be great for a large party. I highly recommend this Sushi Kappo Toraya if you want excellent & (very) authentic Japanese!
Jae Jin Bang
Best sushi in boston area!
Service gets quite slow on busy weekends but weekdays were fine. Omakase set was great
… moreService gets quite slow on busy weekends but weekdays were fine. Omakase set was great
C G
Delicious and authentic. Interior is modern and clean. This is probably the most authentic Japanese restaurant around Massachusetts. The sushi chef is actually Japanese and you can tell just by the quality of the sushi and cut. The attention to detail such as the temperature of the sushi when it arrives at your table. I feel like I am back in Japan with every bite. I highly recommend anyone who likes sushi to stop by this place!
… moreKim Trinh
If there is zero star I will give it. We spent $95 dollars for 2 persons but we ended up still hungry. I ordered the soup that has mushrooms in it. It is the worst Japanese soup ever I have gotten. Basically u like drinking soy sauce. And sashimi is very very very small but the price is soooo expensive. We also ordered the dish that has pork belly and egg, also very bad, I can definitely cook it better and don’t have to pay that much money. We have went good amount of Japanese restaurant but this one is the worst. I will never come back.
… moreY Sun
I visited for lunch with a friend, drawn in by the positive reviews, but I found the experience didn’t live up to the hype. I didn’t realize there’s a significant difference between the lunch and dinner menus, so perhaps I’d have a better experience if I came for dinner.
When I asked the waitress how many pieces came in the sashimi lunch combo, she seemed reluctant to answer, saying the chef cuts pieces differently each time. I just wanted a ballpark figure for reference. She finally went to ask after I asked her three times.
The soy sauce was overly salty and masked the taste of the sashimi, while the deep-fried tofu lacked flavor and the miso soup was also quite salty. Overall, the sashimi’s freshness was average—you can definitely find better quality elsewhere.
… moreWhen I asked the waitress how many pieces came in the sashimi lunch combo, she seemed reluctant to answer, saying the chef cuts pieces differently each time. I just wanted a ballpark figure for reference. She finally went to ask after I asked her three times.
The soy sauce was overly salty and masked the taste of the sashimi, while the deep-fried tofu lacked flavor and the miso soup was also quite salty. Overall, the sashimi’s freshness was average—you can definitely find better quality elsewhere.
Kristen Dority
2022 Update: still love it. Really well designed, airy space, great food and presentation. My kids were bummed they no longer had their old favorites, but still enjoyed the food. I loved the pork belly and tofu. Will be back to try other new items on the menu.
So cozy and authentic. This was my second visit, and I was immediately transported back to that time I went to Tokyo and had sushi at a tiny place like Toraya. That flavor! You know what I mean if you love true Japanese food. I haven’t heard this much Japanese spoken around me, in Boston. There were three separate parties of Japanese folks talking in Japanese. The waitress spoke Japanese. The sushi chef- I am pretty sure he is Japanese AND went to those old fashion sushi school. I can’t think of any sushi place in the greater Boston area that is run by Japanese sushi master- I feel like it’s a dying tradition at lease in the US and enjoy it while you can! (Vs. Uni which is also great, but that is almost different kind of cuisine in my book). Note: there is always wait so it is hard if you have little kids. There is no space to bring the stroller inside so plan accordingly. It’s worth it.
… moreSo cozy and authentic. This was my second visit, and I was immediately transported back to that time I went to Tokyo and had sushi at a tiny place like Toraya. That flavor! You know what I mean if you love true Japanese food. I haven’t heard this much Japanese spoken around me, in Boston. There were three separate parties of Japanese folks talking in Japanese. The waitress spoke Japanese. The sushi chef- I am pretty sure he is Japanese AND went to those old fashion sushi school. I can’t think of any sushi place in the greater Boston area that is run by Japanese sushi master- I feel like it’s a dying tradition at lease in the US and enjoy it while you can! (Vs. Uni which is also great, but that is almost different kind of cuisine in my book). Note: there is always wait so it is hard if you have little kids. There is no space to bring the stroller inside so plan accordingly. It’s worth it.
Pombeboy
Great food and service. Try to get there around 5 so you don’t have to wait too long to get seated. I was very impressed the amount of food we get with the price. Also an amazing experience to see the chef making sushi around you.
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