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Our Story

What started as one crazy plan became a riot.

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We create TRANSPORTING hospitality experiences that awaken curiosity, bring people together, and celebrate creative expression—through food, service, and ORIGINALITY.

Our Honors


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2026Outstanding Restaurant Semi-Finalist
James Beard Foundation
2025Top 50 RestaurantsBoston Magazine
2025Must Dine DestinationAustralian Luxury Travel
2025Best Sushi Restaurants in BostonEater
2022Best Japanese RestaurantBoston Magazine
2019Outstanding Restaurant Semi-Finalist
James Beard Foundation
2018Outstanding Restaurant Semi-Finalist
James Beard Foundation
2012Best Chef: NortheastJames Beard Foundation
2008Top 10 New Restaurants in the U.S.New York Times
2008Best New ChefFood and Wine

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2025Best Restaurants in FenwayInfatuation Boston
2024The Best Boston Drinks of 2024Eater Boston
2023Boston’s Best French FriesThe Food Lens
20228 great hotel restaurants in BostonBoston.com
2018Best Neighborhood Restaurant, FenwayBoston Magazine
2015Bartender of the YearEater Boston

Ownership

2022Best Family-Friendly RestaurantBoston Magazine
2021Best Sandwiches of 2021Restaurant Hospitality Magazine
2016Professional & Cultural Achievement AwardJapan Society of Boston

Believing in a better future

We believe in supporting the community that we are built on, here are just a few of the establishments that we choose to support.

Our Team