Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern
About
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern is a Japanese izakaya in Back Bay near Copley Square and Newbury Street, serving sushi, sashimi and an extensive list of premium sake. It is the first U.S. outpost of Sugidama, a restaurant brought over from Japan, and its chefs prepare sushi in the classic tradition. The kitchen also features premium toro imported from Japan, and the bar mixes inventive cocktails alongside the sake.
The name refers to sakabayashi, the balls of cedar leaves hung at the doorways of Japanese sake breweries to show that a fresh batch is ready. The restaurant calls itself a modern take on the Japanese tradition of shared sushi platters and sake bars, and the room is meant to make guests feel transported to a lively sake bar in Japan. Dishes blend traditional flavors with creative twists.
What to Know
- Guests can drop in, and menus are available to view online.
- CBS News Boston has featured the restaurant in a video segment.
- It is listed with Meet Boston, the city’s convention and visitors bureau.
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