Hidden on Washington Street in Boston’s South End, it’s easy to miss the sequestered sushi spot where Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, and several other VIP athletes love dining. There’s not much signage or social media buzz to lure new customers in, but if you haven’t heard of Oishii in Boston’s South End, you’re missing out.
The restaurant opened in South End in the early 2000s. Oishii, owned by Jackie and Ting Yen, offers upscale Japanese dining and sushi, with everything from specialty maki and miso soup served in Japanese ceramics to 5 different types of toro.
They’re open from brunch through dinner Friday through Sunday, and dinner every night of the week except Mondays, when they’re closed.
Tom Brady, who is friends with chef and owner Ting Yen, is frequently cited mentioning Oishii in discussions of dining in Boston. Brady and Gisele spent their early days as a couple enjoying the private dining at the double-decker Japanese restaurant.
Upon entering, a signed, authentic 12 Tom Brady jersey hangs on the wall, with a couple of Bruins jerseys adjacent. The restaurant itself features a 16-seat sushi counter and ample dining space across its two floors. It’s dimly lit, with Japanese cherry blossom stems decorating the space and elegant gray plaster walls.
Oishii’s sister restaurant, Oishii Too, serves sushi-centric fare in Sudbury.
Find Oishii Boston at:
1166 Washington St #110, Boston, MA 02118