Purple Shell

A Hidden Gem for Sushi Lovers!We stumbled upon Purple Shell thanks to a tip from a local hotel, and boy, are we glad we took their advice! This unassuming spot serves up some of the freshest, most creative sushi we've had in ages.Ambiance: Chill and InvitingWe visited on a laid-back Sunday evening and had no trouble finding street parking. Inside, the vibe was relaxed but upscale, with a soothing water feature adding to the ambiance. The perfect setting for a date night or a special occasion.Service: Top-NotchOur server Alex was a star! Attentive but not overbearing, he gave us all the time we needed to navigate the intriguing menu. His recommendations were spot-on.Food: A MUST TRY!We shared the "You're Coconuts" cocktail (ingenious name, right?) and it did not disappoint. Well-balanced flavors and a fun presentation set the tone for the meal to come. The Torched Toro Maki and Surf & Turf Maki, both marked as "MUST TRY" on the menu, lived up to the hype. Hands down, some of the best maki we've ever had. The Purple Shell Sushi Boat was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, with sashimi paired with clever little dollops of complementary flavors. The fish was insanely fresh and perfectly chilled.A Sweet SurpriseWe were treated to a complimentary dish of fried ice cream that was out of this world. Clearly made in-house, it was a delightful ending to an already fantastic meal.The VerdictPurple Shell is a must-visit for any sushi enthusiast. The combination of an inviting atmosphere, stellar service, and truly exceptional cuisine makes it a standout in the world of sushi restaurants. We can't wait to go back and try more of what they have to offer!

Over priced mediocre sushi. The sea spoons and 9 piece signature omakase was a bit bland and was a disappointment. The surf and turf making was good. They have happy hour apps for half off which my husband enjoyed.

I had high hopes. But was overall disappointed. I came in and sat at the bar, and ordered a Mai tai. It was decent at best, but I saw the bartender drop the shaker and spill a good 25% of the drink. He just added more ice to it. I even asked if he got it all out and he said yes. I ordered the peppers as an app, and the torched toro maki, which was there "must have" and most expensive at 30 dollars. I asked for the peppers specifically as an app. When the food came out it was the sushi first. I asked if they forgot the peppers and they said "no. But it comes from the kitchen so it takes longer". Then why is it an app? Apps come first. That's the whole point. Anyways. The peppers were average at best. The sushi was ok. Wouldn't order it again. When I finished I pushed the plates in to indicate I was done. They asked if I was done and I said yes. Then they asked if I wanted the check. I simply said, no. But you can clear the plates please. So they did. Then they started to clear my drinks and I said I wasn't finished. Overall just a lot of annoyances and average at best food. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

This week, I had a delightful dinner at Purple Shell Sushi located at 11 W Broadway in South Boston, during a romantic date with my boyfriend. To kick things off, I indulged in a Lychee Cocktail, which was exceptionally sweet and refreshing--an easy 10/10! They are currently running an irresistible deal on oysters! You can get a dozen oysters for just $1 for every $100 you spend. Considering the quality of these oysters, it's an unbeatable offer. A standout appetizer was the Torched Miso Hamachi--chopped Hamachi mixed with homemade miso sauce, topped with fired scallion. This dish was not only a cool addition to our table but also absolutely delicious and melted in the mouth, scoring a 9/10. We also savored their Duck Bao Buns. I adore a well-made bao bun; so soft and pillowy, and the Hoisin braised duck confit, coupled with cucumber and scallions, took it to the next level. The Sunrise Salmon Maki Roll was a fresh delight, making us crave more with every bite, a solid 9/10. The New Torched Salmon Belly and Crispy Ohda Tempura were both knockout dishes, each earning a 10/10 from me. The crispy Ohda Tempura was particularly stunning, adorned with gold flakes!‍ Finally, we tried the Chef's Salmon Fin, an incredibly juicy dish unlike any I've had before, garnished with a sweet sauce--an 8/10. Overall, Purple Shell Sushi is easily one of the top Asian fusion spots I've visited, with innovative, scrumptious dishes that make every visit a delight--an effortless 10/10 overall! The presentation of every dish was spectacular, adding an element of excitement as the menu constantly evolves.Ratings:Food: 10/10Ambiance: 8/10Affordability: 6/10 (Don't miss the oyster deal--perfect for a group outing!)

Lovely experience. Everything we order was 10/10. We were attended by 3 different services taking our order, bringing out food, and taking away plates. Such a chill vibe inside and perfect for date nights and celebrations.

Presentation of the food is beautiful but flavors confuse me. We came on a weekday around 2pm so it was pretty slow. The bartender was running the whole place so we were understanding that service was slow. We ordered drinks from the specials menu but the one I ordered- the mojito did not come out well. The first time he tried to play off the margarita as the mojito. The second time, it looked better but did not taste like a mojito. The place is large and looks like it will draw in a good late night crowd. The best thing we ordered was the salmon bites. The ones that left me questioning were the chirashi bowl and the bone marrow. The chirashi bowl had truffle oil in it that I didn't expect but it did not compliment the dish but rather made it have a weird after taste. The bone marrow had a fruit salad on top that didn't go well with the bone marrow. Plus the bread was sub par.

This place is really spacious there are lots of seating for a big group. There were a lot of interesting food on the menu but the portion size were not too big. We got a sushi roll but I thought it was alittle too much rice but had good flavor with the special sauce that came with it. The food had good detail on it and could tell they spent a lot of time on it. The Singaporean noodle was not too special but was good portion to share. The drinks were really good which the lychee margarita was perfect. It was a bit on the sweet side so it was great as a dessert.

One of my favorite sushi places in Boston!!! True hidden gem. The ambiance and decor of Purple Shell is a bit lacking; when you walk in it doesn't look like anything special.The food (quality AND presentation) is what blows this place out the water. Ignore the LARGE menu, complete with pictures (the combo of those 2 usually scare me off). It is easier to use the online menu (than the paper version) because all 93748595 food items are neatly organized. I ordered the pan fried pork gyoza, crab rangoons, the fire salmon, torched toro maki roll, and a bunch of pieces of the signature nigiri (torched wagyu, double tuna, torched salmon belly). Every.single.item. was DELICIOUS. The fish was all SO fresh; tasted like it was caught the morning of. The gyoza and the crab rangoons were perfectly lightly fried and crunchy. Each piece of nigiri had a pop of flavor, the flavor combinations blended so well. I ended up ordering doubles and triples of the nigiri.The service was friendly, and helpful. Our waitress gave us several recommendations and informed us of her favorites. She was always around if we wanted to order more food, but was not lingering or nagging. I really loved Purple Shell and would highly recommend to everyone! Love love love this restaurant!!

Finally made it into town to try Purple Shell. First impression - the restaurant is quite spacious. There's alcohol bar on one side and on the other side is a sushi bar. Food was yummy and drinks were great. We ordered a bunch of dishes to try plus 2 dozens oysters. Most memorable food was the bone marrow and rice clay pot (more like a cup but packs with flavors). Fave drink of the night was Guava Lime. Bartender and servers were all friendly. We will definitely come back to try more dishes next time we're in town again.

THE best sushi place I've been in a while and in Boston!My partner and I visited here for just a casual dinner originally, but turned out to be such a nice date night out because it was THAT great.It is a little bit on the pricier side, but we think it was worth it, given the taste and the quality of food and service.To be honest, malaysian rice noodle wasn't the best - we wouldn't order it again. Sushi plate was a bit plain and we couldn't really taste each piece's taste, but dother than those two dishes, the other three we ordered (salmon dumplings, uni soba noodle and torched toro maki) were bombs! Each bite was so unique and deliciously balanced, we would definitely come back again to order those again and also try others.They also have some instagrammable dishes, which we didn't order, but definitely looked cool with fire torching your salmon and etc.Would definitely come again!