Winner: Fugakyu
This Coolidge Corner staple claims to be the largest Japanese restaurant in New England. Whether you're looking for a fix of raw fish or a toasty bowl of miso soup, you can enjoy your meal in one of Fugakyu's private booths or watch your dining neighbors fumble with chopsticks at a communal table.
1280 Beacon St.
Brookline
617-734-1268
Runner up: Kayuga, 1030 Commonwealth Ave., Brookline, 617-566-8888
Third place: Ginza, 1002 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-566-9688
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