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Each day offers a different dining experience, with menus varying in style, format, and number of courses—from omakase-inspired sushi dinners to two distinct expressions of kaiseki cuisine.

Select a tab to view a sample menu or explore each day's description below to learn the differences between the menu offerings. Menus change regularly with the seasons and the chef's inspiration.

TUESDAY (two seatings)

TUESDAY — Sushi Supper Experience
(夕暮れ鮨)

Sushi Supper reflects the original spirit of sushi culture — a concise evening experience where guests enjoy carefully prepared sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes before continuing their evening. Unlike a modern extended omakase format, Sushi Supper is designed as a chef-paced 13-course experience lasting approximately 60–75 minutes. Each course is served in sequence to preserve the intended balance, temperature, and timing.

For guests seeking a more extensive dining experience, please consider our second seating Sushi Supper with 16 courses, or our longer seasonal experiences: Thursday Cha-Kaiseki, Friday Chef’s Sushi & Seasonal Washoku, or Saturday Chef’s Signature Sushi & Kaiseki.
Featuring 10 pieces of nigiri, one simple seasonal appetizer, soup (or another appetizer), and a small fruit compote to finish, this experience invites guests to enjoy sushi at its intended pace while honoring traditional technique and seasonality.

6:00 pm (1 hour) — 13 courses — $125
7:45 pm — 13 courses — $125
7:45 pm — 16 courses — $165

What to Expect:

Sushi Supper (Casual) A relaxed introduction to Chef Youji's cuisine, featuring seasonal appetizers, sushi, and comforting Washoku dishes in a casual, approachable format.

WEDNESDAY

We are closed on Wednesdays for operational prep and projects.

More to follow...

THURSDAY 7pm

THURSDAY — Cha-Kaiseki Dinner
(茶懐石の夕べ)

7:00 pm — 13 courses — $180
A seasonal Cha-Kaiseki dinner featuring traditional Washoku dishes, oshizushi, and the progression into a seasonal Kaiseki dinner.

Washoku Dinner Set (和食) — $75–95
Available by request only. Take-home available by request (8:00 pm pickup).

What to Expect

Washoku Night (Cha-Kaiseki) Inspired by the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony, this menu emphasizes seasonality, balance, and the subtle elegance of Washoku beyond sushi.

FRIDAY (two seatings) - In August, it will be one seating at 7pm / 19 courses

Friday Sushi Omakase (おまかせ) at the Chef's Counter
6:00 pm — Early Seating 13 courses — $150
7:30 pm — Full Curated Experience 16 courses — $190
A chef-curated, omakase-style sushi and appetizers from our kaiseki menu, guided by the day’s fish selection.
This evening emphasizes intention, seasonality, and richer sourcing, with pacing shaped by the chef rather than a fixed progression.
The 7:30 pm seating presents the full curated experience.

What to Expect

Sushi Supper (Curated) A more refined and immersive sushi-focused experience, featuring additional courses, premium seasonal ingredients, and deeper exploration of the chef's craft.

SATURDAY 7pm

SATURDAY — Chef's Signature Sushi & Kaiseki Dinner
(鮨と会席の夕べ)

7:00 pm — 20 courses — $275
Our flagship Sushi & Kaiseki dinner, representing the full expression of Washoku Renaissance.

What to Expect

Sushi Kaiseki Chef Youji's signature experience. A multi-course journey that combines kaiseki philosophy with an extensive sushi progression, showcasing the highest level of seasonality, technique, and hospitality.

Reservation Cut-Off Policy

Sushi Supper & Omakase (Tue & Fri): Reservations must be made by 6:00 PM the day before.
WR Kaiseki Series (Thurs & Sat): Reservations must be made by 10:00 PM two days in advance.

Reservation Notes Rescheduling

= cancellation. Please review our policy before booking.

Cancellation Policy

All deposit sales are final and non-refundable***. This policy accounts for food and labor costs and other expenses. To prevent scheduling conflicts, please ensure your reservation aligns with your availability. Rescheduling will be considered a cancellation except in cases of life emergency, and subject to the same terms. We apologize in advance for non-prompt reply about this matter.

***Cancellation fee:

Over 7 days, 50%
Less than 7 days and No Show, 100%

Dietary Restrictions

We only accommodate minor dietary restrictions. Please provide details with your booking.
Safety: Due to our small kitchen and the risk of cross-contamination, we cannot accommodate serious allergies.

Exclusions:

We cannot cater to wheat, soy, or fin fish restrictions.

A casual expression of chef’s choice, shaped by seasonality and the natural flow of the counter. (the menu below is a sample from May 19th)

6:00pm Seating / Sushi Supper - 13-Course Experience

Sushi Supper reflects the original spirit of sushi culture — a concise evening experience where guests enjoy carefully prepared sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes before continuing their evening. Unlike a modern extended omakase format, Sushi Supper is designed as a chef-paced 13-course experience lasting approximately 60–75 minutes. Each course is served in sequence to preserve the intended balance, temperature, and timing.

jumbo fluke*

(Massachusetts)

madai*

(Ehime)

hiramasa belly*

Australia

kinmedai*

(Shizuoka) - Rhubarb

sagoshi ikejime*

(Choshi, Chiba) - shallot tosa-soy

bluefin tuna akami*

(Gloucester) - zuke

gindara toro*

(Canada)

aka bafun uni*

(Hokkaido) with ikura*

sakura-masu salmon trout*

(Ohma) with kinuta-daikon / smoked trout roe*

tautog*

(Massachusetts) - "chirimushi"

Mushi-mono / Steam

Janah crab chawan-mushi, summer truffle

Miso-yaki

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated redfish

Sweets

fruit compote

7:45pm Seating / Sushi Supper - 13 or 16-Course Experience

Thoughtful and flexible, this experience allows the evening to unfold naturally while honoring traditional technique, seasonal ingredients, and the connection between chef and guest.

13 courses — $137.50 per guest
($125 base price + 10% Culinary Team Service Charge), plus 7% Boston Meal Tax
10 pieces of nigiri, soup, one simple seasonal appetizer, and a small fruit compote to finish.
Approximate duration: 70–90 minutes.

16 courses — $181.50 per guest
($165 base price + 10% Culinary Team Service Charge), plus 7% Boston Meal Tax and Tock processing fee
12 pieces of nigiri, soup, two seasonal appetizers, and a small fruit compote to finish.
Approximate duration: 90–120 minutes.

jumbo fluke*

(Massachusetts)

madai*

(Ehime)

hiramasa belly*

(Australia)

kinmedai*

(Shizuoka) - Rhubarb

sagoshi ikejime*

(Choshi, Chiba) - shallot tosa-soy

bluefin tuna akami*

(Gloucester) - zuke

gindara toro*

(Canada)

aka bafun uni*

(Hokkaido) with ikura*

mehikari*

(Chiba) - spicy apple

sakura-masu salmon trout*

(Ohma) with kinuta-daikon / smoked trout roe*

tautog*

(Massachusetts) - "chirimushi"

Mushi-mono / Steam

Janah crab chawan-mushi, summer truffle

Shyun-sai / Season

Maine scallop sashimi* with Siberian caviar

Miso-yaki

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated redfish

Wagyu Shabu Shabu Soba

Togakushi 100% buckwheat soba noodles, Kagoshima wagyu A5, WR soup

Sweets

fruit compote

June 2026

Currently Closed

We do creative work for weekends and new projects

Welcome 2 the Dawn

WR Cha-Kaiseki Dinner (the menu below is a sample from May 21st)

8 TRADITIONAL CHA-KAISEKI PROGRESSION

seasonal Azuchi-Momoyama tea ceremony kaiseki tradition

Mukouzuke Zen / Kaiseki Tray

ara-jiru soup / ichimonji rice bite / mukouzuke sashimi kobujime

Ni-mono / Simmer

Kagoshima A5 wagyu chuck roll "Hayashi Stew" on simmered daikon

Yaki-mono / Broil

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated redfish

Shyunsai / Season

chi-ayu nanban-zuke, Ohma sakura-masu, seasonal vegetables

Hashi-Arai / Refreshment

green crab & Jonah crab gyokai soup

Shii-Zakana / Encouragement

hotaru-ika & shira-uo sunomono

Yutou / Finale

okoge ikura-ankake

Wagashi / Sweet Bites

sakura blanc manger

WR Classic and New Seasonal Dishes

5 additional Edo era banquet kaiseki courses for the dinner along cha-kaiseki progression

Otsukuri / Craft Sashimi

ikejime yazu (Fukuoka), ikejime Loch Duart salmon (Scotland), scallop (New Bedford), Miyagi murasaki uni

Sushi

ikejime tautog yakishimo (Rhode Island)

Mushi-mono / Steam

Jonah crab chawan-mushi, summer truffle

Ishiyaki / Hot Stone

pot roasted duck breast (La Bella Farm), sweet rose nuta miso

Curated Sushi Omakase. (the menu below is a sample from May 21th) The full expression of Friday evening omakase at the counter.
Thoughtful, flexible, and unforced, this weekend omakase invites conversation and spontaneity while honoring traditional technique.

6:00pm Seating / Sushi Supper - 13-Course Experience

10 seasonal fish selected and carefully treated daily for sushi based on market availability and the chef's fresh picks, and 3 WR classic and innovative appetizers

ikejime scup*

(Rhode Island)

ikejime tautog*

(Rhode Island)

aori ika*

(Fukuoka)

red shrimp tartare*

(Montauk) - Siberian caviar

murasaki uni*

(Miyagi) with Hokkaido ikura

yazu*

(Fukuoka)

sagoshi ikejime*

(Choshi, Chiba) - shallot tosa-soy

bluefin toro*

(Gloucester)

Loch Duart salmon ikejime*

(Scotland) with kinuta-daikon / smoked trout roe*

guji matsukasayaki

(Nagasaki) - mentaiko, shiso

Mushi-mono / Steam

Janah crab chawan-mushi, summer truffle

Miso-yaki

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated redfish

Sweets

fruit compote

7:45pm Seating / Sushi & Seasonal Washoku - Curated 16-Course Dinner

11 seasonal fish selected and carefully treated daily for sushi based on market availability and the chef's fresh picks, and 5 WR classic and innovative appetizers

ikejime scup*

(Rhode Island)

ikejime tautog*

(Rhode Island)

aori ika*

(Fukuoka)

red shrimp tartare*

(Montauk) - Siberian caviar

murasaki uni*

(Miyagi) with Hokkaido ikura

yazu*

(Fukuoka)

sagoshi ikejime*

(Choshi, Chiba) - shallot tosa-soy

bluefin toro*

(Gloucester)

mehikari*

(Chiba) - spicy apple

Loch Duart salmon ikejime*

(Scotland) with kinuta-daikon / smoked trout roe*

guji matsukasayaki

(Nagasaki) - mentaiko, shiso

Complementary Soup

WR fisherman koji miso soup with razor clam

Mushi-mono / Steam

Janah crab chawan-mushi, summer truffle

Shyun-sai / Season

Maine scallop sashimi* and hotaru-ika with kara-su-miso, seasonal vegetables

Miso-yaki

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated redfish

Wagyu Shabu Shabu Soba

Togakushi 100% buckwheat soba noodles, Kagoshima wagyu A5, WR soup

Sweets

fruit compote

Chef's Signature Sushi & Kaiseki Dinner (the menu below is a sample from May 16th)

10 Nigiri Sushi Best Picks of the Day

10 seasonal fish selected and carefully treated daily for sushi based on market availability and the chef's fresh picks.

black sea bass ikejime*

(Rhode Island)

tautog ikejime*

(Rhode Island)

red shrimp*

(Montauk, NY)

aori-ika / bigfin reef squid*

(Fukuoka)

sagoshi ikejime*

(Choshi, Chiba)

bafun uni*

(Canada) with Hokkaido ikura

kamasu yakishimo*

(Choshi, Chiba)

guji matsukasa-yaki

(Nagasaki)

Loch Duart salmon ikejime*

(Scotland) with kinuta-daikon / smoked trout roe*

bluefin otoro*

(Gloucester)

10 Modern x Edo Banquet Kaiseki Appetizers

10 seasonal appetizers showcasing a variety of flavors, textures, and ingredients inspired by the season and daily market selections

Kaiseki Starter 1 - WR fishermen soup

scup kimo, rapini, shiitake, koji

Kaiseki Starter 2 - Edo-mae sushi

Rhode Island scup ikejime*

Kaiseki Starter 3 - Live Maine scallop

Siberian caviar*, uni cream, dashi gelee, shiso shoyu

Kaiseki Starter 4 - Toyama hotaru-ika & Miyagi shirauo sunomono

cucumber, seaweeds, watermelon radish, kara sumiso, tosa su

Steam - Chawanmushi

Rhode Island anago, summer truffle

Shyunsai - Season

Shiga chiayu nanban-zuke, daikon salad, sea beans, Aomori sakura-masu cherry salmon trout confit, dandelion green puree, wild fennel-squash ragout, sugar snap peas, fiddleheads, shio-koji beets

Simmer - Kurashita "Hayashi Stew"

braised Kagoshima A5 wagyu chuck roll, French white asparagus, morel mushroom, watercress, simmered daikon, garlic herb butter

Roast - Ishiyaki

Kyoto shiro-miso marinated gindara
napa cabbage, shishito pepper, oyster mushrooms, sweet rose "nuta" miso

Finale - WR Kani Soba

live Jonah crab meat, aori-ika legs, green crab soup 100% buckwheat noodles, enoki mushroom, wood sorrel

Sweets

sakura blanc manger, fruit compote

June 1st 2026

Tea Selection

Tea from Mem Tea, Ceremony, and WR originals

ゆず・菊・茎茶 WR Yuzu Kiku-Kuki Cha
$12.00/200ml cup, served cold or hot

Dried yuzu, chrysanthemum, and gently roasted first flush matcha stems from a single estate in Yame come together to create a refreshing, complex caffeine-free cold brew that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

蜒香乌龙  Bug Bitten Oolong
$12.00/200ml tea pot, up to three steeps

A Taiwanese treasure crafted through a unique collaboration between nature and craftsmanship. The tea leaves are bitten by tiny alphine bugs, which triggers a natural oxidation process in the plant, enhancing the tea’s sweetness and aroma. This meticulous process yields a rich and golden liquor with a distinctive honeyed flavor, complemented by subtle fruity and spiced undertones. Each sip tells the story of harmony between the environment and tradition, offering a cup that’s both complex and irresistibly smooth—a true testament to the art of tea-making.

香衣草ほうじ茶 WR Signature Roasted Green Tea
$12.00/200ml cup, served cold or hot

Dried lavender infused houjicha-roasted green tea. Slow-roasted green tea from Kyoto is brewed with the soft floral lift of lavender. The houjicha brings smoky warmth and earthy depth; the lavender adds a gentle calm and aromatic brightness. Together, they create a soothing, balanced cup—comforting like twilight, quietly restorative.

深蒸し茶 Fukamushicha
$12.00/200ml tea pot, up to three steeps

Long-steamed Fukamushicha from Makinohara, Shizuoka yields a vivid, velvety cup with fine sediment and deep body. Extended steaming draws out round umami, gentle bitterness, and a lingering green richness—like summer rain settling into warm soil.

宇治抹茶 Kyoto Uji Matcha
$27.00/30ml koi-cha to start then usu-cha to finish

Unkaku is one of Marukyu Koyamaen's most beloved premium matcha selections, known for its naturally sweet aroma, rich flavor, and exceptionally smooth finish. Its balanced profile performs beautifully as both Koicha (thick tea) and Usucha (thin tea), making it a favorite among experienced matcha drinkers seeking depth without bitterness.

Beverage Selection

Limited non-alcoholic beverages to accompany with meal.

クラフト コーラ Craft Cola by Wander Cat Cola
$12.00/200ml cup / served on the rock

A locally handcrafted cola syrup made from 10 whole spices, oranges, lemons, and yuzu juice. Also made with real kola nuts. Mixed with soda perfectly.

酵母茶ソーダ Kombucha Soda (Limited)
$12.00/200ml cup / served on the rock

Fermented tea soda made from black or green tea and natural cultures (SCOBY). Lightly sparkling, tangy, and gently sweet with a crisp, layered acidity. Unfiltered and live—crafted in small batches for natural complexity and freshness.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are provided by the bar at Foundation Kitchen and may be ordered during your meal.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding beverage selections or service, please contact Ciaran directly at ciaran@foundationkitchen.com.

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