From pretty much the day I moved to Boston, I knew I was going to be a fan of Ma Soba in Beacon Hill. It was a warm September evening and the floor to ceiling windows in the restaurant were all wide open as I walked by for the first time. Looking into the restaurant, I could see how amazing the sushi looked. As we passed by, two girls started yelling for us to help them; a homeless man was hanging through the windows harassing them as they tried to enjoy their sushi dinner. Welcome to Boston.
Two and a half years later, and Ma Soba is still my go-to for meeting up with friends and chowing down on sushi. No, it’s not the best sushi in Boston (though right after I wrote that sentence, I looked at their website and it actually says “Best sushi in Boston” as voted by Boston magazine, so OK, maybe it is close to the best), but it’s really good and extremely inexpensive as far as Boston sushi goes.
They have this amazing deal called “the combo.” Actually, I might have made that name up, but that’s how my friends and I refer to it. You can pick either 2 or 3 options from their list for a set price. We always get the 3 choice combo because it’s only $2 more expensive than the 2 option one, and it therefore would be ridiculous of us not to. So, I usually get 2 kinds of sushi and the vegetable dumplings, which are very delicious. The combos also come with a salad and miso soup, making it way more than enough for a meal. Though, last night, Sara and I finished every bite. We’re usually good like that.
I do wish the combo had more options as they don’t offer a unagi-maki, which is my favorite. But the it’s too good of a deal to even think about ordering rolls separately. And I was quite satisfied with my spicy tuna and California rolls.
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You look VERY happy to be eating raw fish.
try hot sake. the best. i can’t have sushi or sashimi without that.
kampai!
i apolgize for the typo…
KANPAI!
(fast fingers. haha!)
Wow! I am soooo jealous! That place sounds awesome! One of the major things my area is lacking is a GOOD sushi place!
Ok YUM.
With spicy tuna, you could have enjoy a Riesling too — the spicy & sweet contrast is great. Sparkling wine would have been great too
Btw, the link to our wine guide changed, sorry!
http://2guysuncorked.com/blog/how-pair-food-and-wine-quick-guide
Is what you want
so much great food in that ‘hood…Pizzetta, Upper Crust, King & I…
Peter- I am ALWAYS happy eating raw fish. Why wouldn’t I be???
Rita- You’re right. I always forget about sake!
Hearts and Crafts- Ahhh! I would die without a good sushi place near me. We have soo many here. It’s heaven.
Design for Mankind- I KNOW!
Ted- Oooh yay! Now I’m going to have to go back ASAP and try your recommendations
d$- I’ve only been to Pizzetta late late night
But Upper Crust is sooo good. And King & I also fabulous. Charles St. has amazing restaurants. Love the Beacon Hill area!
Well written article.
Sues this is lovely. I have a Ma Soba Groupon that I am dying to use! So excited to learn about the Sushi “combo”! I am also one of those like Rita who can only drink hot sake with my sushi. It’s the perfect blend!