I have lived in Western Massachusetts my entire life, however I am no stranger to sushi. When moving to a new area, most people do not know what new places to try, but I have found the best places to eat and I must share them. Here are five sushi restaurants which I have personally found and tried, and they are a must try!
- Daruma
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Nancy Gao / Spoon Daruma is Japanese BBQ & Sushi All You Can Eat! Surprisingly, I discovered them on Tik Tok which immediately influenced my friends and I to drive over. I recommend heading over for their All You Can Eat Sushi during lunch time, not only is it a fantastic experience but even better food. Daruma is in Holyoke right next to the Ingleside Mall. It is perfect for some retail therapy and a great meal right after!
Check out their location!
- Moshi Moshi
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One day I was strolling through Northampton and was of course craving sushi. This is where I discovered this adorable restaurant, Moshi Moshi. Their prices are super reasonable and they still have fantastic sushi. Something I especially loved was that they offered hand rolls in a lot of different varieties. They also had some really creative rolls I hadn’t seen in other places, like a caterpillar roll actually shaped to look like a real caterpillar! A fun bonus is that has the sweetest and most welcoming chefs.
Check out their restaurant!
- Osaka
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Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon A few months ago I celebrated my birthday and yet again needed sushi, just like usual. This is another location in Northampton that also offers fantastic hibachi which I indulged as a special birthday celebration, shout out to my mom! I recommend going here if you’re looking for both good sushi and hibachi. Something that was even better about Osaka was the edamame I ordered as an appetizer; very delicious! I have never once heard anything bad about them, frankly all of my friends loved it here and still talk about my birthday dinner to this day!
Try them out!
- Kansai
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My hometown is nearby to Kansai so I was able to experience their restaurant from their opening! I’ve been here a couple of times for different things on their menu. Their sushi is so well made and they have plenty of different types which I haven’t been able to find anywhere else. Besides the sushi they offer a lot Korean food which is all absolutely amazing and their portions are very good for their prices. I highly suggest trying their tteokbokki, it tastes fantastic!
Try out their amazing menu!
- Ginger Garden
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Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon Ginger Garden is a great place very close to the UMass Amherst campus and I cannot stop talking about how good it is! I have been going here for the past few years, and I have never had a bad experience. Typically, after a long day at work, Ginger Garden is my go-to option on DoorDash. I always have to get a salmon roll but when dining in you can always find me getting one of their sushi and sashimi specials!
Definitely come check them out!
If you are itching to get off campus and have been craving sushi, try these!
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