Village Sushi and Grill
14 Corinth Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 363-7874
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Ho hum, just another terrific restaurant in the Boston neighborhood of Roslindale. So what is going on with this section of the city, anyway? From the Mediterranean spot Sophia's Grotto to the New American eatery Birch Street Bistro (Village Sushi shares an outdoor dining area with Sophia's Grotto and the Birch Street Bistro, by the way) to the Italian restaurant Delfino and several others, including Village Sushi and Grille, this little neighborhood is really establishing quite a reputation for good food.
Village Sushi and Grill is indeed one of these Roslindale restaurants that is developing a reputation, and for good reason; although this quiet, peaceful Japanese dining spot is still not very well known, there are occasional whispers about this place being one of the best spots for sushi in Boston. This writer can say without hesitation that this is indeed true, as the salmon and tuna sushi (including a delightfully crunchy and spicy tuna katsu maki) are near or at the level of such standouts as New Ginza in Watertown, Toraya in Arlington, Genki Ya in Brookline, and the formidable Oishii in Chestnut Hill and the South End of Boston. For those who aren't big fans of seafood, there are a number of vegetarian maki options, including a delightfully zesty pickled radish maki and a savory Japanese squash maki, as well as maki with spinach, avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and plum paste.
If you are not a sushi fan, don't fret; Village Sushi has an extensive menu featuring such dishes as seaweed soup (made extra briny, thanks to a single mussel placed at the bottom), a hearty beef dumpling soup (also with seaweed), steamed beef gyoza (basically beef dumplings without the soup), delectable udon and soba noodle dishes, tangy teriyaki plates, and much more. The japchae, in particular, which is a spicy dish of clear potato noodles with meat and vegetables, is absolutely fantastic. Another option, which is actually a popular Korean dish, is the bibimbap, which can be ordered in a traditional hot stone pot that keeps the food sizzling while you eat it. The complex flavors and textures of the vegetables and sesame oil in the bibimbop make for a memorable meal, and it can be ordered with beef, chicken, tuna, salmon, or as a vegetarian dish.
The Boston area is home to several outstanding Japanese and Korean restaurants, but not many remain nearly completely undiscovered like Village Sushi. If you are in Roslindale and are looking for a top Asian restaurant, you can't do much better than this fine little restaurant in the heart of the village.
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