o ya restaurant, Boston

When my dad came up last weekend to help me move out of Boston, I made an advanced reservation at o ya for two seats at the sushi bar. There aren't too many Japanese restaurants in Boston, so I'm just going to say this straight up: o ya has the best Japanese food in Massachusetts. It's fresh, it's innovative, and it's special. It's located in the middle of nowhere by South Station, but those couple of hours you spend inside will definitely transport you away from the Leather District.

My dad and I settled on the trying the 17-course chef's selection. It seemed the most "affordable" compared to ordering just a la carte or the 20+ course omakase menu. But I promise the $185 was very well spent because each dish is so intricately prepared. All the fish are paired with flavors and seasonings that makes each course unique in taste and presentation. I got a bit worn out in the middle because the sashimi marinades got a bit repetitive, but the chef's nigiri choices were all very impressive and delicious. All I had to tell my waiter was that we liked eating uni, and the following photos document what we were served. I bolded my favorites, so if you ever stop by o ya, be sure to request to try those!