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  SUSHI
FAVES
Despite Boston’s
reputation for seafood, sushi never gets any props in this
town. Nevertheless, there are a number of excellent sushi
bars and restaurants in the Hub that serve this Japanese
delicacy.
- Fugakyu
1280 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-734-1268. Brookline
might be the mecca of sushi joints, Mr. Sushi, Jae’s and
this popular Japanese eatery among them. Pull up a seat
at the floating boat sushi bar and enjoy tantalizing
specialties like caterpillar maki (eel and avocado) and
the house special (salmon, tuna, clam and octopus).
- Ginza
16 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338-2261; 1002 Beacon
St., Brookline, 617-566-9688. This is the mothership.
Located in Chinatown with a second outpost in Brookline,
the restaurant is a favorite of many sushi-loving
Bostonians. Dine on the freshest raw fish and tempura,
with specialties like the Ginza Surprise, boasting a
selection of exotic sushi rolls and sashimi.
- Gyuhama
827 Boylston St., 617-437-0188. This Back Bay
institution is known for its late-night “rock ’n’ roll”
sushi, where the music is cranked up and the chefs
create an array of tasty maki rolls and nigiri sushi.
- Shino Express
144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. Cheap and easy says it
all. If you need a quiet break from your shopping spree
on Newbury Street, pull up a stool at this tiny,
subterranean sushi bar for freshly prepared maki rolls
and some fun specials.
- Typhoon
725 Boylston St., 617-859-8181. This Boylston Street
eatery serves a bevy of Asian cuisine, including
Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai. But its sushi is also a
standout—everything from tako (octopus) to unagi (fresh
water eel) to the delectable spider crab roll.
—C.W.
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