O Ya

O Ya
Restaurant Cuisine: Japanese
9 East St
Boston, MA 02111
#5
of 3119 restaurants in Boston
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
202% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:***PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE FOR OUR 17 SEAT CHEF'S COUNTER ONLY*** Located in a 100-year-old fire station in Boston’s historic Leather District, o ya offers contemporary Japanese dining in a comfortable setting. The intimate 37-seat dining room consists of ten tables and a 17-seat chef’s counter, where guests can ...Read more
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
202% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8Food
Overall
  • This was one of the best dining experiences I've had
  • We loved everything.
  • There wasn't a single dish I flat out didn't like, but the overall experience did not wow me.
  • I fell completely in love with our server, and the entire staff seems to understand how the little touches contribute towards an unforgettable experience.
  • Everything was wonderful.
  • which would be fine, except it isn't a particularly comfortable place (e.g.
  • The best restaurant experience I have ever had...though priced to be a rare experience!
  • Hands down the greatest restaurant in Boston.
  • Instead I will go to great (and also expensive) places like Oishi;
  • O Ya is a restaurant suitable for the most special of occasions.
  • an absolutely amazing experience.
  • It is a great place to try new things and everything is served in a relaxed manner.
  • With no doubt in my mind, this is the best restaurant in Boston, no chance to argue that....They are not pretentious as other top restaurants, contrary a very relax and enjoyable experience.
  • everything was wonderful -
  • seriously one of the best restaurants in boston
  • This place was amazing, it is really one of the best high end restaurants in Boston.
  • Well, I expected to LOVE this place
  • This was a second visit and the experience was better than the first time.
  • made the experience all the more enjoyable and exciting for us.
  • O Ya is one of the best three Japanese restaurants my wife and I have visited all around the world, including Asia.
  • O Ya is the only top end restaurant where I've left feeling I got more than I paid for.
Food
  • However, the food is magical and the service was a joy.
  • Ingredients were perfectly combined to create a flawless meal.
  • Excellent food and service....can't go wrong eating here anytime.
  • My dinner at o ya was tasty, but not worth the high price in my opinion....I had the omakase, 17 courses of different small plates from their menu.
  • outstanding service and the best Japanese food I've ever eaten
  • Freshest sushi in Boston.
  • The food was amazing.
  • One of the best meals we ever had....Each plate was different and delicious.
  • The food was the best i've had in years -
  • Chef's tasting menu was extraordinary.
  • tried the tasting menu of 12+ small plates.
  • interesting and fun food offerings;
  • Unfiltered sake was amazing!
  • Superb meal with great service but not for the light-of-wallet.
  • The food is impeccable and sublime.
  • Amazing food, amazing prices....But worth it --
  • Food was excellent and prepared fresh....But the portions were tiny.
  • Portions were small and extremely expensive.
  • Overall, a must must must if you love Japanese food
  • I mean, I still have a hard time justifying a dinner that expensive (It's just food, after all.
  • The food was absolutely beautiful, exquisitely prepared and presented
  • a good chef's tasting -
  • it was a very expensive dinner but, for a special occasion, well worth it.
  • There was a great variety in the menu and we opted for the Chef's Tasting....There were items like sparkling sake which we had never tried before and was quite good.
  • The food is incredible and the service is impeccable.
  • The food has been excellent for each of our visits, some of it making us frankly giddy.
  • An amazing dinner -
  • My expectations were surpassed as the service and food was truly amazing!
  • The fish is good but not better than I've had at other places places in Boston.
  • Always the best food ever.
  • The chef's counter was fabulous -...not your typical sushi restaurant....Great sake list as well.
  • Was this one of the best meals I have EVER had!
  • very expensive dining experience.
  • the food at O Ya was unbelievable.
  • The food was amazing.
  • The tasting menu food is very good, just not to my taste....The "no-raw" menu seemed much better.
  • each dish we tasted was better than the previous one.
  • The food is unbelievable, the ambience couldnt be better, yet the best part is still the service.
  • Meal was amazing....Nine tiny plates (quit after 8-sooooo full).
  • The food was innovative and creative.
  • Great food.
Service
  • However, the food is magical and the service was a joy.
  • Excellent food and service.
  • outstanding service and the best Japanese food I've ever eaten
  • Great experiance, service was low key but helpful.
  • Superb meal with great service but not for the light-of-wallet.
  • Great service.
  • the quality of the food, the energetic atmosphere, and the staff attitude are extremely awesome
  • Our server was completely knowledgeable and helpful.
  • service was good, but decidedly relaxed.
  • The service was friendly and prompt.
  • The food is incredible and the service is impeccable....The Owner Nancy is the ultimate host and entrepreneur.
  • Consistently great service & food.
  • My expectations were surpassed as the service and food was truly amazing!
  • Attentive staff.
  • excellent food preparation , presentation and service
  • service was amazing.
  • Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly
  • The food is unbelievable, the ambience couldnt be better, yet the best part is still the service.
  • The staff was outstanding.
Ambience
  • The decor isn't bad but no where near a 23.
  • The best seats are at the counter
  • Incredible Japanese cuisine in a unique setting.
  • The seats at the chefs counter are worth it for the views of the chefs preparing the dishes, pure artistry!
  • the quality of the food, the energetic atmosphere, and the staff attitude are extremely awesome
  • service was good, but decidedly relaxed.
  • Not a particularly large space but it felt quite intimate.
  • We loved the darkish warm vibe -
  • Only problem difficult to get a table for a special occasion.
  • excellent food preparation , presentation and service
  • The food is unbelievable, the ambience couldnt be better, yet the best part is still the service.
Value
  • My dinner at o ya was tasty, but not worth the high price in my opinion.
  • Amazing food, amazing prices.
  • told us usually 12 dishes are enough for 2 people, the price was extremely high.
  • Portions were small and extremely expensive.
  • I also expected to feel too hesitant about the prices to order much.
  • Further, the pricing is really questionable -
  • it was a very expensive dinner but, for a special occasion, well worth it.
  • very expensive dining experience.

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