Zuma Boston

I was very well served and the decorations very pleasant. The food in general was extremely tasteful and yet balanced. The Scallop nigiri was just what I had to take tonight. The drinks were also refined and well thought out. I would like to thank the service for a wonderful night. It was by far my favorite sushi place in Boston and I struggle to think of a better restaurant experience anywhere else.

Located in the Four Seasons hotel, Zuma features upscale Japanese cuisines and fusions. Recently took a visit to their their premium omakase. Since they didn’t have the specifics of the omakase, we initially didn’t know what to expect. The course started with fried black cod dumplings and tuna tartare with crisps which was unusual. Both were delicious, and I was especially impressed with the crisps that came with the tuna tartare. However, the subsequent three dishes were quite disappointing. Grilled scallop and yellowtail crudo were all common dishes that you could try at an average sushi place, and truffle and ikura were the only differentiating ingredients. Sushi platter was consisted of two nigiris and two sashimi. The Chu-toro hand rolls on the side were also nice, but we were underwhelmed by the number of sushi offered. Had we known this, we would have added extra nigiris, and this was certainly not the omakase experience we hoped for. Fortunately, the mushroom and truffle risotto and the main entrée were much more enjoyable. The combination of the ribeye steak and the risotto was quite addicting, and despite the truffle toppings on both, it wasn’t overwhelming. The finale was a dessert platter that came with an immaculate presentation. We were, however, disappointed to find out that most of the fruits looked dry, and the only items we enjoyed were their signature chocolate lava cake and the lemon foam tart. Throughout the omakase, there were dishes that I felt was unnecessary such as the green curry sea bass, and it sometimes felt like they were trying to compensate for the lack of quality with abundance of truffle and caviar toppings. Nevertheless, it was still a good experience, and I would recommend them to people looking to celebrate special occasions.

Today we stopped for brunch to celebrate our 15-month anniversary. The entire staff and floor manager were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They even went out of their way to prepare cucumber rolls in extra small pieces for him to enjoy with us, along with a special dessert treat. The brunch buffet was fantastic, featuring incredibly fresh sushi, great appetizers, and delicious main dishes. We sampled all the appetizers and sushi, and for our main course, we ordered the spicy beef tenderloin and spicy shrimp (which were like small lobsters served with lemon and butter). As for drinks, the Rum Punch was good, but the Mai Tai was the best I've ever had in Boston.

Zuma serves my favorite cocktails in Boston. I prefer fruity flavors, and both the lychee martini and passion fruit martini are excellent. For main courses, the black cod is a standout, and the rice hot pot is a must-try. The dessert platter, while visually appealing, doesn't quite deliver on taste.

This restaurant is situated in the Four Seasons Hotel. There are several garages nearby, as well as street parking available—plus, there are no parking meters on Sundays! We opted for the premium omakase, and every dish was outstanding. Truffles and caviar were generously used on everything. Our meal began with a refreshing vegetable salad, followed by some light sushi and seafood. For the main course, we enjoyed rice, steak, and fish. Be sure to come with an appetite, as the food keeps flowing!