Chiharu

I was really excited to try this place due to the raving reviews, but felt very underwhelmed eating here. The service is very good and our waitress was very kind. We only ordered sushi and it was just okay. Definitely not worth what they're charging. I remember one piece of fish being extremely cold so I imagine it was recently pulled out of the freezer. If you do get sushi pieces, the mackerel and squid are good. I don't think I'd be rushing back here anytime soon. They have about 2-3 parking spots in their small lot.

We sought out a place with sushi and ramen for a rainy gray sky Saturday and can't believe this place was nearby all along! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in, and there were about 3 other tables being served.Ambiance: There were light piano tunes playing in the background very easy going and allowed for easy conversation keeping.Tidy and refreshing in a semi small space but about 5-6 seating tables and sushi bar seatings. The plants by the windows were beautiful, and there was simple but beautiful decor too. Great touched from the chopstick holders to plating, tea pots, and cups. Service: Our server was beyond friendly and willing to give details on items of the menu or options if we asked, which was much appreciated. She was constantly checking in throughout our meal and did very well clearing up as we finished plates.Food: We had an assortment of items which added up quickly, but it was SUPER worth it! The Shumai was steaming fresh and delicious! Edamame too and they were both out in id say 5-10 minutes.The entrees took only another 10-15 or so minutes to come out consisted of sushi [lobster roll & tiger roll and spicy salmon hand roll] and the house beef soup, all of which were large and savory portions. We decided to order a pot of the chrysanthemum tea, and it hit the spot perfectly, complimenting the dishes with a simple flavor and perfect touch to this cold, gloomy weather. Price:Everything was large portioned and extravagant in flavor, so it's well worth it!!Already can't wait to return for dessert sometime !!

Definitely one of the best in the area! Had done take out and dined in in the past. Here are some of my favs: Chiharu pancake, torched yellowtail roll, scorpion roll, spicy titanic roll, and sashimi salad. Their house chiharu roll is also very interestingly good! Their ramen is also very comforting. The space is a tad small/tight and if it's crowded, expect a wait! Overall, definitely worth a shot.

My friends and I arrived at Chiharu right when it opened on the weekend, and it was not too busy. There is a small parking lot next to the driving school with designated parking spots for this restaurant, but the space is a bit tight there. There is also only one server, so the service is not exceptionally fast. I ordered sashimi salad, salmon sashimi, scallop sashimi, kiss of fire roll, spider roll, phoenix roll, spicy titanic roll, and torched yellowtail roll. My favorite was the spicy titanic roll, but I also quite enjoyed the phoenix roll and kiss of fire roll. The sashimi slices are a bit thin in the sashimi salad, but I did enjoy the variety of fish and vegetables present. My favorite sashimi was the yellowtail, which tasted quite fresh and delicious. All the seafood in the rolls tasted really fresh and good, including the shrimp tempura. My least favorite was the torched yellowtail roll as I did not taste much yellowtail, and the eel felt lackluster. The scallop sashimi was alright, and the salmon sashimi was on the leaner side. I enjoyed the careful effort put into the presentation of all these sushi. Unfortunately, their other special rolls do not sound as appealing to me, but I would come back again since their sushi tastes fresh!

Flavors - 3Textures - 4.5Presentation - 4Value for Money - 4Would Return? YesMust-try: Tan Tan RamenI loved a lot of things about this Ramen, but the one thing that brought the score down was the lack of salt. If it had been better seasoned this would be one of the best ramens! The noodles were super thin, springy and cooked al dente. The pork was generous and fell apart in your mouth of how tender it was. The broth had complexity and you could taste the different ingredients in there. The egg was perfectly soft boiled. I also loved the ratios of broth, to noodles to toppings!I would recommend going here and adjust the seasoning with soy sauce/salt and Sriracha.

Really high quality sushi, one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Metro Boston. If I have one complaint, they seem to prioritize take out orders over dine-in customers, so plan for an extended visit if you plan to dine in person since sushi seems to take a while to come out. The high quality will be worth the wait as long as you have proper expectations. Tiny parking lot next door with a handful of spots and they have a small number of tables for dine-in service.

Food was great! Very fresh! Folks are really nice. They are short staffed like a lot of restaurants now. Most customers order take out for pick up. Very unassuming spot. I've driven by a lot of times but wasn't aware this restaurant was here. Will have to order take out next time!

Amazing food and fresh tasting sushi. Cute and cozy spot. It was good service but took a bit to order and bring out the food but I suspect it was just taking a while for all the tasty goodness to be prepared.

Such a great little restaurant. Service is amazing. They are so friendly when you walk in. Sushi is really flavorful and the fish is amazing. The tan tan ramen and miso ramen were amazing and the flavor is to die for. The pork slices on top absorb all of the flavor! The set up they have is adorable. Highly recommend!

Rolls were amazing and it was a nice small dining space, parking available behind the restaurant.