You won’t find better sushi in Boston than at O Ya.

Pagu is a Spanish and Japanese tapas restaurant in Central Square.

Cafe Sushi is an excellent sushi place in Harvard Square.

Uni is a flashy Japanese izakaya in Back Bay with a $16 spoon, hot rock wagyu beef, and lots of small plates you won’t want to stop ordering.

Hojoko is a Japanese restaurant in the Fenway that is the opposite of a sensory deprivation tank.

The Laughing Monk Cafe is a Thai-Japanese restaurant in Mission Hill that has some sneakily great sushi.

Basho is a cool and casual Japanese spot in the Fenway with sushi and a big menu of small plates.

Pabu is a sleek izakaya on the second floor of the Millennium Tower downtown.

Sweet Rice is a casual Thai/sushi place Jamaica Plain. It’s a good option for a casual bite if you’re in the neighborhood.

Duozo is a decent high-end sushi place in Back Bay.

Omari is a fun izakaya in Brookline Village that makes or a good neighborhood option.

Futago is a decent Udon spot in the Fenway.

Kamakura is a high-end Japanese restaurant downtown with tasting menus in addition to a la carte options.

Ittoku is a Porter Square izakaya inside a windowless mall, and it’s better and way more fun than you expect a restaurant in a windowless mall to be.

Red White is a fast-casual Japanese vegan place in the Back Bay.

Super 88 is an Asian food court and grocery store in Allston, and you should come here when you want good food but don’t want to spend money.