o ya

O Ya was a place I've been trying to get to for 3-4 years. On an episode of the youtube series Hot Ones where celebs eat progressively hotter wings Salma Hayek proclaimed O Ya as her favorite restaurant. When I heard it was a restaurant in Boston I knew I had to try it. Each piece was creatively constructed and layered with complimentary flavors. Pictured here is the entire 20 course omakase plus 1 extra (the umi toast). If you look at the image of the menu and zoom in there are additional items you can add to your courses. I asked the waiter if I went with just one what does he suggest and he said the umi toast and I'm happy he did. The umi toast was a crispy tangent that I really appreciated. There is a steep price tag to eat here, but you will be here for 2-2.5 hours so I think of it more like an edible art show. I had an amazing time here and I hope you do as well. Vegetarian options: My wife got the vegetarian omakase of 20 pieces and if I get back here sometime I want to try it. They put just as much effort into the vegetarian menu as they do the regular one. My wife was also really impressed with 99% of the vegetarian menu. The crushed ice shisho leaf was the one piece that wasn't her style, but I tasted it from her dish and thought it was delicious.

We love this place our server Mei is so amazing she is so friendly and makes our experience so much nicer. The food is fresh and everything tastes perfect. I'm bringing my whole family. Please don't miss this place. Kid-friendliness: Mei is so.awesome thank u

Extremely good omakase but it will set you back. Everything was spectacular though including its understated ambiance.

It was good, but if you are looking for a true omakase experience...this isn't it. I chose counter space seating assuming that that meant the sushi chef will present us with the pieces of the night. Like other omakase. To my confusion and dismay, the chef creates the sushi and then the waiter comes and takes it to the back for quality control/toppings and then they bring it out and present it again. It was a weird roundabout way of presenting a piece that I already saw created and then presented to me as if I haven't already seen it ??? Also the uniqueness of each piece was great, it was bold but by the near-end it was too much. My tongue was getting assaulted by too much flavor, I honestly never thought that would happen. I was relieved after the last piece and so so glad for the mochi donuts. Will I come back again? No...probably not, but it's a good one off experience.

We’ve been here twice: once about 15 years ago, and again this week. It’s an amazing experience, and a meal that we will remember for a long time, as we still fondly think back to our first visit. Expensive but absolutely worth it! Dietary restrictions: They did a great job serving a meal with shellfish restrictions. Parking: The closest parking is the Two Financial Center garage. The two hour metered street parking isn’t enough time for the omakase.

We had the pleasure of dining at O Ya last night, where we enjoyed their 20 course menu with drink pairing. It was a culinary adventure that we will never forget. The food was exquisite, with each dish offering a complex and harmonious combination of flavors and textures. The drink pairing was perfect, enhancing the taste and mood of each course. The service was impeccable, with Tim and the rest of the staff being attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome and looked after throughout the night. The restaurant has a cozy and elegant ambiance, with soft lighting and fun music. The whole experience lasted for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, but it felt like time flew by. It was a special occasion for us, and O Ya made it even more memorable. It was expensive, but worth every penny. I highly recommend O Ya to anyone looking for a relaxing fine dining experience that will blow your mind.

Really enjoyed our meal here. Most of the courses were stellar. Lots of variation across them. Service was well paced and extremely friendly. The only miss was the music selection which is a minor knock and I feel odd even mentioning it. But at this price point you expect more thought and curation put into the dinning experience. The music was all over the place and didn't seem to match the setting.