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Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay)
Japanese sushi izakayaJapanese-owned chainSugidamaBack BayCopley
The first U.S. outpost of Sugidama — Japan's popular sushi izakaya chain with 80-plus locations — Sakabayashi brings Japanese corporate culinary precision to Boston's Back Bay. Osaka-based Food & Life Companies Ltd. operates the concept with chefs trained in Japan.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Back Bay
- Since
- 2024
- Owner
- Food & Life Companies Ltd. (F&LC)
Plate № 38
About
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern opened in April 2024 on Boylston Street as the sole U.S. location of Sugidama, a sushi izakaya chain operated by Food & Life Companies Ltd., headquartered in Suita City, Osaka, Japan. F&LC, led by CEO Koichi Mizutome, operates over 80 stores in Japan and Hong Kong. The Boston kitchen is staffed by chefs trained straight from Japan, and the menu spans sushi sets, donburi, ramen, and traditional izakaya dishes. The location's proximity to Copley Square makes it one of the most accessible authentic Japanese dining options in central Boston.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) sits in Back Bay, one of Boston's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The only U.S. outpost of a major Osaka-based sushi izakaya group with 80+ Japan locations
- Kitchen staffed by chefs who trained directly in Japan
- Full lunch and dinner service including sushi sets, ramen, and izakaya dishes
- Centrally located on Boylston Street, steps from Copley Square
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Frequently asked
About Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay)
- Is Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) an authentic japanese sushi izakaya restaurant in Boston?
- Yes — Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi izakaya in Boston: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) located?
- Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) is located at 665 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, Boston, USA in the Back Bay neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay)?
- Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay)?
- Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern (Back Bay) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi izakaya of this format in Boston.
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