This restaurant is a modern or I would say Americanized omakase in my opinion. If you are looking for an authentic Japanese traditional omakase, this is different. The food tastes flavorful, which is a nice creation of food as an art. However, the food is torched too much and the sequence of the order is mixed. From what I have learned from previous omakase experience, the sushi is good to start from light flavored to the heavy flavored ones. This is not the sequence here. In addition, the price does not offer the value. I would imagine with this price, the menu should at least have uni, or prawn, or crabs. Overall, it is a cool experience to have, but I wouldn’t consider this as a Japanese omakase experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: No Relation
Jenny Pao
Do not be alarmed by the fact that one must walk through another noisy and Hawaiian-themed restaurant to get to this sushi restaurant. Once the food is served, you will immediately forget the weird entrance. Every piece is creative and superbly seasoned. Perfection from beginning to end!!! The Japanese rice is just the right softness. The fish is cut to the right size and thickness. This is definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Boston! What a pleasant surprise!!! Highly recommend!!!!!Minor note to chefs - if you could play some nice jazz music, it would make the meal even more pleasant and authentic. Right now the pop music does not go with the high quality sushis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Casale
Dietary restrictions: Although there was a mistake related to providing food that had a stated dietary restriction, it was handled in a professional and fair manner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naomi
I really enjoyed my dining experience here to celebrate my birthday by myself. The seating arrangement is assigned when you first enter the dining room. The fish was very high quality and service was very thorough and courteous. Would love to come back and bring some friends in the future.
Claire Tsai
Went to No Relation with my business partner the other night for a little celebration. We both enjoyed the food , and also my favorite part- the sake pairing. Most importantly. Great service and great atmosphere~ will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liana
I recently had the pleasure of dining at No Relation. Despite the initial confusion with the Shore Leave restaurant's front door, once inside, it was like uncovering a well-kept secret culinary haven. Upon arrival, we were navigated to wait in the Shore Leave bar area before being escorted to a nice, cozy, designed private room. The ambiance had a perfect balance, clean and inviting, setting the stage for an exceptional dining experience. Service was top-notch, with warm, attentive staff making us feel welcome from the start. The food...each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing fresh ingredients, beautiful presentations, and flavors that dances on your palate. My friend opted for sake pairing, and she was delighted with both the quality of the selection and the generous pours. Alexey, the General Manager, demonstrated an impressive knowledge of sake, sharing insightful recommendations, enhancing our dining experience. In conclusion, No Relation exceeded expectations in every aspect. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience!
AndrewR
Everything about this place is unique and special. The location is quaint. The service and hospitality was top notch. The food was nothing short of outstanding. Not everything in life is worth the price of admission, but no relation certainly is.
Alex呉
Really good sushi! a cozy hidden gem with friendly and knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shin Jang
The best sushi omakase experience in Boston. Every piece was exceptional. It may be bit pricy, but the quality is superior. Highly recommend for anniversary or special occasion.Service and atmosphere are at the highest level.Willing to visit again in near future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Caviar, Mackerel, Handroll, Aji, No Relation, Scallop, Kin MEDai, Wine Pairing
Jacob Barbato
10 seats, 12 courses, 3 chefs, make for one exceptional experience. Each bite is prepared by hand. You are guided through each course to fully appreciate the origin, ingredients, taste profile of every morsel. Drink parings are additional but complete the experience. Reservations and prepay are required, plan in advance!
The Omakase experience was amazing. We really loved the hidden nature of the sushi bar the back of Shore Leave. You could definitely stop there first for a cocktail. We had actually stopped at Bar Mezzana for a drink, which is part of the same restaurant group, on our way over to No Relation. We had been looking forward to this dinner for quite a while, and we were finally able to get a Saturday night reservation. All of the courses were delicious and we enjoyed each one. We had excellent seats in the middle of the long side of the sushi bar so we were able to watch each piece being created by the chefs. The background music was 90s hip-hop, but it was not too loud and really added to the unique ambience of the experience. I did read a few reviews where there were comments of up selling. There are definitely add-ons you can include, but we felt no pressure to add anything to our meal. In addition, the sommelier gave us a few recommendations for sake, and the one she ultimately determined would be best, was not the most expensive suggestion! At the end of the meal you were able to add on additional courses if you choose, we added on our two favorite pieces from the meal, as well as the A5 Wagyu, because I had never tried it before. Even without the additions, we would've left full. I also really enjoyed the gourmet chocolates they served at the very end. Just an amazing night and looking forward to going back again!
This experience was insane. I was slightly worried about how intimate it was going to be (I like talking to the people I come with and not worrying about outside perception). But it was an amazing time. The food was like nothing I've ever experienced, and everything was so relaxed yet upscale. Hiiiiiighly recommend.
russel connely
Disappointing Experience at 'No Relation' OmakaseI recently dined at 'No Relation', an omakase-style sushi restaurant, and was left quite disappointed. Despite its high price point of $200 per person, the experience did not meet my expectations for several reasons:1. **Focus on Upselling**: A significant part of the dining experience seemed to be directed towards selling additional items like sake and caviar, rather than focusing on the quality of the sushi itself.2. **Quality of Sushi**: The sushi, although average in taste, did not justify the high cost. Most pieces were torched, which, in my opinion, detracted from the natural flavors of the fish.3. **Limited Selection and Portion Size**: The meal consisted of only 14 pieces of sushi per person, which felt limited given the cost. Additionally, the dessert - two small pieces of chocolate resembling Royce chocolate - seemed underwhelming and not commensurate with the price of the meal.In conclusion, my experience at 'No Relation' was underwhelming, especially when considering the high cost. The restaurant seemed more focused on selling additional high-priced items than providing a memorable sushi experience. I believe there are better omakase options available that offer greater value for money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Josh Breneville
This opened my mind in different ways. Best experience my girlfriend and I have EVER had in a restaurant and one of our favorite memories. So much so now we look for similar experiences. Very hospitable and knowledgeable staff. Just come here. It is pricey so if that’s going to be an issue for you maybe don’t come here. Definitely unique setting in Boston, I thought it was well worth it. Thank you Ada and the staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
The food was fantastic, with real variety and super knowledgeable staff. We never felt rushed, but also never had to wait long between courses. They paid attention to the little details. Can't wait to return!
This restaurant is a modern or I would say Americanized omakase in my opinion. If you are looking for an authentic Japanese traditional omakase, this is different. The food tastes flavorful, which is a nice creation of food as an art. However, the food is torched too much and the sequence of the order is mixed. From what I have learned from previous omakase experience, the sushi is good to start from light flavored to the heavy flavored ones. This is not the sequence here. In addition, the price does not offer the value. I would imagine with this price, the menu should at least have uni, or prawn, or crabs. Overall, it is a cool experience to have, but I wouldn’t consider this as a Japanese omakase experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: No Relation
Do not be alarmed by the fact that one must walk through another noisy and Hawaiian-themed restaurant to get to this sushi restaurant. Once the food is served, you will immediately forget the weird entrance. Every piece is creative and superbly seasoned. Perfection from beginning to end!!! The Japanese rice is just the right softness. The fish is cut to the right size and thickness. This is definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Boston! What a pleasant surprise!!! Highly recommend!!!!!Minor note to chefs - if you could play some nice jazz music, it would make the meal even more pleasant and authentic. Right now the pop music does not go with the high quality sushis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Although there was a mistake related to providing food that had a stated dietary restriction, it was handled in a professional and fair manner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed my dining experience here to celebrate my birthday by myself. The seating arrangement is assigned when you first enter the dining room. The fish was very high quality and service was very thorough and courteous. Would love to come back and bring some friends in the future.
Went to No Relation with my business partner the other night for a little celebration. We both enjoyed the food , and also my favorite part- the sake pairing. Most importantly. Great service and great atmosphere~ will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at No Relation. Despite the initial confusion with the Shore Leave restaurant's front door, once inside, it was like uncovering a well-kept secret culinary haven. Upon arrival, we were navigated to wait in the Shore Leave bar area before being escorted to a nice, cozy, designed private room. The ambiance had a perfect balance, clean and inviting, setting the stage for an exceptional dining experience. Service was top-notch, with warm, attentive staff making us feel welcome from the start. The food...each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing fresh ingredients, beautiful presentations, and flavors that dances on your palate. My friend opted for sake pairing, and she was delighted with both the quality of the selection and the generous pours. Alexey, the General Manager, demonstrated an impressive knowledge of sake, sharing insightful recommendations, enhancing our dining experience. In conclusion, No Relation exceeded expectations in every aspect. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience!
Everything about this place is unique and special. The location is quaint. The service and hospitality was top notch. The food was nothing short of outstanding. Not everything in life is worth the price of admission, but no relation certainly is.
Really good sushi! a cozy hidden gem with friendly and knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sushi omakase experience in Boston. Every piece was exceptional. It may be bit pricy, but the quality is superior. Highly recommend for anniversary or special occasion.Service and atmosphere are at the highest level.Willing to visit again in near future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Caviar, Mackerel, Handroll, Aji, No Relation, Scallop, Kin MEDai, Wine Pairing
10 seats, 12 courses, 3 chefs, make for one exceptional experience. Each bite is prepared by hand. You are guided through each course to fully appreciate the origin, ingredients, taste profile of every morsel. Drink parings are additional but complete the experience. Reservations and prepay are required, plan in advance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The Omakase experience was amazing. We really loved the hidden nature of the sushi bar the back of Shore Leave. You could definitely stop there first for a cocktail. We had actually stopped at Bar Mezzana for a drink, which is part of the same restaurant group, on our way over to No Relation. We had been looking forward to this dinner for quite a while, and we were finally able to get a Saturday night reservation. All of the courses were delicious and we enjoyed each one. We had excellent seats in the middle of the long side of the sushi bar so we were able to watch each piece being created by the chefs. The background music was 90s hip-hop, but it was not too loud and really added to the unique ambience of the experience. I did read a few reviews where there were comments of up selling. There are definitely add-ons you can include, but we felt no pressure to add anything to our meal. In addition, the sommelier gave us a few recommendations for sake, and the one she ultimately determined would be best, was not the most expensive suggestion! At the end of the meal you were able to add on additional courses if you choose, we added on our two favorite pieces from the meal, as well as the A5 Wagyu, because I had never tried it before. Even without the additions, we would've left full. I also really enjoyed the gourmet chocolates they served at the very end. Just an amazing night and looking forward to going back again!
This experience was insane. I was slightly worried about how intimate it was going to be (I like talking to the people I come with and not worrying about outside perception). But it was an amazing time. The food was like nothing I've ever experienced, and everything was so relaxed yet upscale. Hiiiiiighly recommend.
Disappointing Experience at 'No Relation' OmakaseI recently dined at 'No Relation', an omakase-style sushi restaurant, and was left quite disappointed. Despite its high price point of $200 per person, the experience did not meet my expectations for several reasons:1. **Focus on Upselling**: A significant part of the dining experience seemed to be directed towards selling additional items like sake and caviar, rather than focusing on the quality of the sushi itself.2. **Quality of Sushi**: The sushi, although average in taste, did not justify the high cost. Most pieces were torched, which, in my opinion, detracted from the natural flavors of the fish.3. **Limited Selection and Portion Size**: The meal consisted of only 14 pieces of sushi per person, which felt limited given the cost. Additionally, the dessert - two small pieces of chocolate resembling Royce chocolate - seemed underwhelming and not commensurate with the price of the meal.In conclusion, my experience at 'No Relation' was underwhelming, especially when considering the high cost. The restaurant seemed more focused on selling additional high-priced items than providing a memorable sushi experience. I believe there are better omakase options available that offer greater value for money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
This opened my mind in different ways. Best experience my girlfriend and I have EVER had in a restaurant and one of our favorite memories. So much so now we look for similar experiences. Very hospitable and knowledgeable staff. Just come here. It is pricey so if that’s going to be an issue for you maybe don’t come here. Definitely unique setting in Boston, I thought it was well worth it. Thank you Ada and the staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fantastic, with real variety and super knowledgeable staff. We never felt rushed, but also never had to wait long between courses. They paid attention to the little details. Can't wait to return!