Umami Crudo

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Tuna tartare with crispy panko & cream at Umami Crudo , a Japanese Restaurant in Boston
Citrus-marinated sea bass ceviche at Umami Crudo , a Japanese Restaurant in Boston
Cured snapper rolls topped with mango salsa at Umami Crudo , a Japanese Restaurant in Boston

About This Incredible Japanese Restaurant

Welcome to Umami Crudo! It is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located at 78 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113.
As the sister restaurant of Umami Omakase led by Chef Gary Lei, it upholds his mission of delivering innovative dining experiences—rooted in authentic Japanese culinary traditions while embracing creative flair, with a sophisticated atmosphere where every detail caters to discerning palates.
Specializing in premium sushi, the menu features meticulously crafted omakase sushi sets, fresh sashimi sourced from top-grade seafood, signature creative sushi rolls that blend global flavor influences, and refined Japanese Tapas.
We invite you to visit Umami Crudo, savor Chef Gary Lei’s innovative take on exquisite sushi, and immerse yourself in the elegant charm of fine- dining Japanese restaurant!

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Seared tuna tataki with crispy scallion at Umami Crudo , a Japanese Restaurant in Boston

About Chef Gary Lei

The executive chef of Umami Crudo and Umami Omakase located at 2372 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA. his mission is to give the customers a more innovative food experience. He wants people to use their five senses to enjoy the food, eating and drinking something delicious is the base, but people should enjoy the whole experience including service, conversation, atmosphere, art and music. He wants to blend different flavors from around the world into his food to be Umami.

He was awarded:

The Best Sushi of Boston in 2021 & 2023 The Top 50 restaurants in Boston 2023, 2024 & 2025 from Boston magazine.

Customer Reviews

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“We got the edamame and the chef’s choice 9 piece omakase! We were so pleasantly surprised, the fish was fresh and each piece was flavorful and well thought out. The chef also came by our table personally to tell us about each of the pieces. Definitely coming back here again to try out more of the menu.”

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“Came for lunch and got the omakase special. Such a great deal. The fish quality was top tier. Clearly they source the fish from the same place as their sister restaurant umami omakase. If you want a nice meal that isn’t overly priced, skip oishi, skip zuma, skip uni, come here!“

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“This place was a wonderful surprise in Boston. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, especially when it came to their extensive sake selection. The sushi was fresh and high quality, and the cooked dishes did not disappoint—chicken karaage, edamame, roasted corn, and gyoza were all flavorful and perfectly prepared. Definitely worth a visit.“

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