Saturday, May 05, 2007
Douzo
Douzo (pronounced Doe-zoe) is the hip newcomer to the Boston sushi scene. The atmosphere is very urban and cool, with an Japanese inspired open dining room with high ceilings and linear designs. The space includes both a sushi bar and an full service bar. Douzo received some nice press after it introduced a "Matsu-sake" in honor of Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. The menu is contemporary take on Japanese fare, offering a wide array of sushi and sashimi, as well as some nice vegetable, noodle, and meat dishes. I tried a sampler platter, comprised of some phenomenal yellow-tail sashimi accompanied by a sampling of tasty tuna and shrimp sushi rolls. In addition, the platter was comprised of a fresh Ginger Salad, a succulent sampling of Chicken Teriyaki, and a serving of Vegetable Tempura. I thoroughly enjoyed each serving, and the sashimi was some of the best in the area. The service was very friendly, knowledgeable, and well paced. The price tag is about on par with other high end sushi spots, but the lunch menu looked to be an especially good bargain. Douzo is only about a half block from Back Bay station, making it easily accessible by the T and commuter rail. Overall, I was very impressed and will surely return soon.- posted by Mike Andrews @ 10:46 AM
