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Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
When diners enter this stylish restaurant in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay – steps away from the South End & Theater District – they are immediately enveloped in earth tones, rich dark wood and the airiness of high ceilings reverberating with the energy and excitement of the space. The lively bar area is a popular gathering spot offering a selection of cocktails, sake, wine and beer. Guests look on as the team of chefs create cutting-edge sushi dishes, or they settle into an experience of award-winning cuisine in the main dining area. From the knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff to charismatic owner Jack Huang’s pleasure at meeting diners, expect the comfort of being warmly welcomed at Douzo. Like the atmosphere, Douzo’s healthy and fresh cuisine seamlessly combines warm tradition and modern innovation of Japanese classics. Douzo offers inventive dishes that make the restaurant both a neighborhood fixture and a critically acclaimed destination, signature items.
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106 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 106 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(52)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(48)
- special occasion(34)
- hot spot(29)
- neighborhood gem(28)
- romantic(25)
- good for groups(23)
Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
delicious appetizers!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The appetizers were amazingly delicious - esp the amberjack w/ chardonnay gelee (only ours was substituted w/ baby yellowtail which I prefer); the miso black cod; and the miso eggplant. The rolls have nice descriptions & sound amazing, but somehow lacked flavor. Normally a roll w/ spicy mayo and lots of trimmings would have enough flavor on its own to avoid soy sauce, but I needed the soy. (I can't remember what we had - back bay and the torch maybe?)
I'd go back for the appetizers alone though - we ended up ordering a second miso black cod b/c it was so delicious."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 2 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food--service a little slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great--everything very fresh tasting--and the service was prompt and helpful, until the end when it took just too much time to get the bill and pay it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was completely happy with my dinner at Douzo. They honored our reservation and the food was extremely good."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 4 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Douzo has always been one
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Douzo has always been one of my favorite sushi places in the city. It's great for girls' night or date night. I haven't been in a couple years and I was pleased to find they still had a few of my favorites on the menu, including the Snow Mountain Roll and Naruto appetizer. We also ordered one of the special rolls, which had jalepeno and salmon and it was okay. The salmon tartar was also okay, but kind of plain and I think they're old dish was better. It's always busy and energetic, drinks are good - especially the Saketini. We caught a good buzz and had a good dinner overall. The service was a little slow, but I could tell our waiter was covering a lot of tables. Overall it was great as usual."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative cuisine - best sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Creative cuisine - best sushi I have had in Boston. Highly professional and friendly service..."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous! This neighborhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fabulous! This neighborhood gem never disappoints. The food is delicious, the service friendly and attentive. Can't find enough reasons to dine here. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Snob Hostess, good food regardless
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A few friends and I were looking for a good place to eat while out in Boston and found this place quite accidentally. We made a reservation for 8, but when we showed up much earlier (there was only an 8pm available) they took us right away. We were perhaps slightly underdressed and I presume that's what caused the hostess to sneer at us and treat us like trash but the rest of the wait staff was kind. The food, for the most part, was delicious. My one sushi roll was rather bland and mild, but the salad and other food we ordered was fantastic. If I were to go back her, I suppose I wouldn't wear my running shoes and a hoodie. But how was I to know it was a nice dress place to eat?"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Poor customer service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although above categories mostly good we had a very uncomfortable situation come up which is bad enough NOT TO GO BACK. I called the restaurant to increase the reservation to 10. We each asked about parking and were told that there was no valet parking on weekends but the restaurant would validate our parking in the same building and it would cost us $5.00. Unfortunately the staff came over to the table to tell us that because we had a 4:00 reservation (which they obviously knew since I added to the number of diners) the garage would not honor the validated ticket!! The parking cost $29 times four, unaffordable and unacceptable. They said it was the garage's problem, not theirs. They lost good customer + bad reputation for good service,"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
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Review 9 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter, Luke, was fantastic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter, Luke, was fantastic. He was personable, knowledgeable and just enjoyable to have as part of our experience. The food is always very good although the beef wrapped asparagus we felt was over cooked and not that tasty. Other than that the food was delicious!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Some of the best sushi in Boston."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi in Boston. Always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best sushi in Boston. Always a fantastic meal with friendly, knowledgeable servers."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This restaurant was so highly
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant was so highly reviewed I just had to check it out, I found mediocre fresh fish and way overpriced everything. I will not be returning as there are far better and cheaper sushi places a short walk away!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 13 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at Douzo and I have nothing but good things to say. Both the service and the food were exceptional! Our waitress was attentive but not overbearing and did offer recommendations at our request. The tuna tataki was amazing! The sushi was so fresh. Overall, we spent a bit of money on this dinner - 4 drinks, 2 appetizers & 4 sushi rolls totaling $125 - but it was well worth it."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food. Always good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. Always good. Would go there anytime."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An amazing and fun food experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An amazing and fun food experience. We wanted to have a special occasion, and the food and the excellent staff made this possible."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 16 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server was great on a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was great on a busy Thursday night Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Server Chris C was outstanding.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Server Chris C was outstanding. Very helpful, knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent suggestions!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 18 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, easily accessible!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the food was pretty good.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was pretty good. they played nonstop dubstep, which was pretty weird. A little pricey."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 20 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Too loud! Overpriced for dinner.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too loud! Overpriced for dinner. Best with large groups"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sushi was amazing, the Kobe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sushi was amazing, the Kobe beef was also top notch, I recommend Douzo to anyone who is a seafood lover and to anyone who wants to have one of the best pieces of steak."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is by far the best sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is by far the best sushi in Boston. Its not even up for discussion. I dont know what they do, or where they source their fish, but OMG this place is next level."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, discreet service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, discreet service, very good sake. Overall great experience !"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I love the relaxed feel of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
""I love the relaxed feel of this place - cozy – I definitely would return to try more dishes."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a great time there,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had a great time there, but the music was a little weird"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had the omakase chefs tasting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had the omakase chefs tasting menu. Was better last time. Next time I will order something else so I get soup and apps."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food here is amazing.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is amazing. Days later and my mind still goes back to the taste of the great food. I'd recommend the Winter white Sangria it was a surprisingly unique taste that goes very well with sushi. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sushi was fabulous and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sushi was fabulous and the service was perfect. Our waiter was very knowledgable and pleasant."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food was good, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was good, service was barely fair"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant
Based on the average of (77) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
11 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic