o ya Restaurant

It is a profound moment of reflection and gratitude today, on o ya’s 15th anniversary and International Women's Day. Unfathomable world events and two years of pandemic bring into focus and perspective, that I have truly been able to live my dream for the past 15 years. I have been so lucky to share an incredible ride with the most amazing chef, husband and business partner, Tim. I have been mentored and surrounded by the most unselfish, amazing women and men throughout my career, from advertising to restaurants, and hope that I’ve paid mentorship forward to some others along the way. Thank you today especially, to the biggest female inspiration in my life, my mom Lois, who is the strongest person I know. Thank you for instilling the lofty idea of dream chasing x the very-grounded-foundation of working hard to make those dreams possible. You are my inspiration! My journey has brought me so much joy and I sincerely hope that it has for others as well. There are hopefully many more exciting chapters to write.

Today we celebrate 15 years of welcoming you in to o ya! To everyone who has crossed this threshold, staff and guests alike, we want to thank you for making our dreams come true every night. Our city continues to change and evolve (see the last photo for a view of the developing leather district when we opened in 2007!) and we have loved being a part of every milestone. Thank you guests for sharing your countless birthdays, promotions, anniversaries, and special celebrations with us. Thank you staff both past and present for sharing your skills, passion, care, and dedication that surprise and delight us all. The last 15 years have shown us how guests become friends and how colleagues become family. We truly could not have made it this far without both. Looking ahead, we can’t wait to continue to share this special place with you and to welcome you in through our big wooden door at 9 East st. for years to come. Kanpai!

Due to the snow emergency in Mass. o ya will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY 1/29. Our team will be calling all guests to reschedule your reservations. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

Thank you Boston Magazine for including us in the 50 Best Restaurants in Boston as a Hall of Famer. Thank you to all of our guests who have celebrated your special occasions with us over the years. And the biggest thank you to our staff who make it happen every night.

From : Last chance to save restaurants. Take 5 minutes to save THOUSANDS of our businesses with unified voices!

As you know, we have been beating the drum for Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) replenishment. Many restaurants went without receiving this grant money, and many will close because of it. We can’t let this happen.

As a push of support for this we have organized a VERY simple way to help convince the Senators who are still refusing to add more fund to .

WE NEED YOU and this is not a drill. Without YOUR help restaurants across the country are NOT going to receive the funds they desperately need. The Senate will finalize their decision on September 28, so get involved. Here’s how. Go to www.facebook.com/MassRestaurantsUnited to learn more.

Celebrate with new vegan tasting menu options in NYC by Chef de Cuisine Atsushi Ganaha. Explore our sake and non-alcoholic beverage pairings, as well as an extensive wine list organized by flavor profile.

Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free & soy-free tasting menus: omakase for everyone. Drop us a note when you reserve.

Join us for dinner tonight in , select your dishes from out a la carte sashimi, nigiri, and cooked dishes; or, try the playful and delightful 18-course or 24-course tasting menus. Link in bio for seats.

Save the date for something very special headed your way in : stay tuned to learn more about our upcoming Sake+Caviar collaboration dinner on September 21.

Enjoy refreshing Tsukemen, available for a limited time in NYC.

Local Boston mackerel nigiri with powdered vinegar and salted chives, by Chef Nathan Gould ().

Kinmedai dreams at o ya Boston 📸 by

Japanese Medai with ume, Japanese plum vinaigrette, shiso
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Sea Bream for sharing.

Kona Abalone with yuzu, olive oil, ginger, and coriander.
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Fluke Usuzukuri with ponzu and finger lime.

Suzuki seabassi with spicy cucumber vinaigrette, avocado and cilantro 🌱

Housemade Fingerling Potato Chip Nigiri with truffle aioli and burgundy truffle.
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Foie Gras intermezzo with miso and preserved yuzu zest.

Spring has sprung.
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Cuttlefish with cherry blossom, shiso, and smokey bonito nikiri 🌸
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Superfoods from ground and sea.
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Spinach & caviar with plankton butter and citrus.

Kohada Japanese Baby Mackerel with black olive purée and aka shiso.
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Kombu Braised Shallot with scallion and soy pearls.
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Hokkaido Scallop with o ya xo sauce.
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Wild King Crab with uni, wakame, hijiki, tosazu, and fresh wasabi.

Tea-Brined Fried Pork Ribs with hot sesame oil, honey and scallions.

As good as gold.
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"Fabergé" Onsen Egg with white sturgeon caviar, gold leaf, dashi sauce, and green onion.
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Fried oyster with yuzu kosho aïoli, and squid ink bubbles.
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Local Sea Bream with persimmon miso, evergreen oil, and myoga.

King Crab Sunomono with cucumber agua de chile, trout roe, nasturtium 🍀
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Housemade Fingerling Potato Chip Nigiri with onion aioli and burgundy truffle.
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We’re proud to have strong female leadership at o ya and across Cushman Concepts. Our dedicated team proves every day that women really do run the world.

Wild King Crab with uni, wakame, hijiki, tosazu, and fresh wasabi.
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It's that time, again. The Boston Globe's Munch Madness Tournament is open for voting, and we're thrilled to be among the field of 64.

Vote now!

Munch Madness 2019: The top restaurants in Boston - The Boston Globe If it’s March, it must be time for the tournament everyone awaits all year: Munch Madness.

Cobia with banana pepper.
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Exciting news! o ya is going international, as we expand to Mexico City next month!

Follow O ya México for more!

O Ya Brings Its Unconventional Sushi Stylings to Mexico City This Spring Tim and Nancy Cushman promise sushi with Mexican flavors when the restaurant debuts this April

Ōra King salmon nigiri with Vietnamese dashi caramel and spicy rau ram salsa.
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(📷: IG user berriesandspice)

As we get ready to celebrate o ya Boston's 12th birthday, we're humbled to be recognized as a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by James Beard Foundation.

Thank you to our incredibly hard-working team for their dedication day-in and day-out to making o ya outstanding.