PABU - Boston

My best friend has never had sushi in her life and this was the best place I know. The quality of the food was top notch and the service was incredible. I sat at the sushi bar and the chef was very informative with explaining the selection of seafood that we had questions about. I will definitely make my way back here soon!

Celebrated my mother's birthday here and the staff were very accommodating and we got a small ice cream cookie cake surprise at the end. Our steal was delicious but did take a while to come out. Food was great but portions were a but small for the price. Overall, would recommend this place.

Nice location, pleasant evening. Staff appeared disorganised and service could have been better.

In terms of quality, PABU's offerings are on par with the others, although it is worth noting that PABU does not specialize in Edomae-style dishes, so there are fewer nigiri courses. In terms of price, PABU is comparable to No Relation and Café Sushi, slightly less expensive than Oishii, and significantly cheaper than O Ya. As for portion size, the 8-course omakase at PABU should satisfy the average diner, but those with bigger appetites may need additional dishes to feel full. While I personally did not mind the slow service during our visit, as I was not in a rush, it is worth noting that some may find it off-putting. The chefs behind the sushi bar even mentioned that the kitchen was taking longer than usual to prepare our courses, resulting in a delay in their own contributions to the omakase meal. Nonetheless, the overall experience at PABU was enjoyable, with delicious food and attentive staff.

We had a great experience dining at Pabu. The food was delicious and our server Christina was outstanding - very attentive and knowledgeable. We definitely plan on returning in the future.