“Tucked away on a side street near South Station, O Ya is devilishly hard to find, but that hasn't stopped local foodies from discovering it and raving about the swoon-worthy sushi.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge
"On a side street in the gritty Leather District, O Ya's location is as unconventional as its tantalizingly novel sushi menu."
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Fodor's
"Dining critics from the New York Times, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine have all named this tiny, improvisational sushi spot among the best in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In his hard-to-find restaurant with high ceilings and dark brick walls, chef-owner Tim Cushman brilliantly and improbably combines his Japanese training with his New England background." Full review
Zagat
4.6
""You'll never think about sushi the same way" after tasting chef Tim Cushman's "exquisite creations", each an "adventure" of "sublime" flavors." Full review
BlackBook
"When chef Tim Cushman and his wife, Nancy, opened this Japanese restaurant in 2008 it got a little bit of fanfare."
Gayot
16.0
"Maximum, however, is the only way to explain its impact---and the serious buzz has yet to let up." Full review
Time Out
"Bite for bite, this self-styled Japanese tavern is arguably serving the most expensive food in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"The portions are petite and the sushi prices sky high, but patrons swoon over O Ya’s exquisite fare such as wild bluefin tuna tataki and roasted beet sashimi."
Not For Tourists
"Amazing sushi that is not easy on the wallet."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Sushi, sashimi, and nigiri have been taken apart and reassembled; you'll recognize the beat, but the melody's all new." Full review
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