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Living in multi-cultural Boston, we have many Asian restaurants to choose from.
Showing up to write an article on the food at Typhoon, I was prepared for a decent meal, but not for the best grouping of Asian foods I had ever tasted.
This is not just another Asian restaurant. This is a priceless experience in Asian fusion cuisine. From Thai dishes of crispy curry duck to an extensive selection of sushi, there is something for everyone to be found here.

After devouring every last piece of my order of Peking Dumplings, sweet potato maki and Crispy Curry Duck, nuanced flavors danced all over my tongue and I was speechless with delight as I walked out to numerous thank yous by the kind and attentive staff.

My experience at Typhoon was like a pleasant tropical storm, exciting, refreshing and invigorating.


Those who love the cuisine of the Far East are often faced with a difficult decision when it comes to dining out. Should I go for Chinese? Thai? Vietnamese? Or should I partake in that increasingly popular Japanese delicacy, sushi? For those who often find themselves trapped in this conundrum, Typhoon might just be the perfect solution.

Situated on Boylston Street, the less-renowned but no less trendy cousin to adjacent Newbury Street, Typhoon boasts a vast menu filled with a variety of eye-popping, mouth-watering choices. With an impeccably designed, traditional Asian-inspired decor accented in contrasting red and natural wood, this eatery, complete with a sushi bar near the entrance, is a pleasant getaway from the hustle and bustle outside. And seated in a private, Japanese-style booth—complete with faux-rice paper sliding doors—as my companion and I were, it also serves as an ideal spot for an intimate encounter.

Like any good Back Bay restaurant, Typhoon not only serves fine food, but an excellent selection of drinks as well. The bar menu offers a little bit of everything, from premium liquor to an array of its own martini creations. And being an Asian establishment, it of course has a list of Asian beers, from which I was glad to indulge when I ordered a Sapporo Black, a refreshingly smooth stout from the land of Sony and Pokemon. For those teetotalers out there, however, there’s a pot of hot green tea provided on every table.

Although sushi can be a meal in itself, my guest and I—each avid sushi fans—decided on a selection of raw and cooked items to serve as appetizers. And for drinks, we also ordered a bottle of hot rice wine, the Ozeki sake, which served as an apt complement to our Japanese-themed opening salvo. In addition to being artfully presented, our sushi selections—which included everything from tako (octopus) to unagi (cooked fresh water eel) to the delectable spider crab roll—proved to be both extremely fresh and surprisingly flavorful, even without the customary wasabi-and-soy sauce mixture. Also, I couldn’t help but order the shrimp tempura from the diverse list of appetizers. I was glad that I did, upon indulging in these crispy-fried, succulent fingers of shellfish served with Typhoon’s freshly brewed dipping sauce—a truly winning combination.

Not wanting to neglect the other regions of Asia represented on the menu, we continued the feast by opting for the Nha trang-style grilled salmon in tomato sauce and our server’s recommendation, the duck with garlic sauce. Not knowing exactly what to expect, we nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed both dishes upon digging into them. The fish, a marinated and grilled fillet topped with a savory tomato concoction, was tender and robust. And the duck—deep-fried slivers of meat in a tangy, powerful sauce—was a revelation.

Typhoon also features a more scaled-down lunch menu for afternoon diners. And for those on the go, the restaurant thankfully offers its entire menu for take-out. So a sudden craving for mu shu pork, pad thai, rare steak pho or tekka maki can be satisfied even when there’s no time to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere of this splendid establishment.

by Scott Roberto



June 09, 2006

"Great service" by erol 11:15 AM


May 16, 2006

"I drive from Central Mass. to eat at Typhoon Bistro. They have the freshest sushi and the most flavorful eye appealing dishes. It's the best!" by Cynthia Morales 7:50 PM


May 12, 2006

"New Chef, New Style...love it!" by Ozlem Yilmaz 2:45 PM


May 09, 2006

"I absolutely loved Typhoon Restaurant, and Typhoon Sushi! It literally melts in your mouth! Highly recommend!" by Brian Dao 8:29 AM


May 09, 2006

"The dragonroll at Typhoon is wonderful. The best part though is that I am always remembered when I come back to the restaurant." by Julia Rutkowski 6:25 AM


May 08, 2006

"I've eaten there numerous times and they're the #1 Asian restaurant in Boston. I would recommend it to everyone!" by Daniel Velasquez 7:05 PM


May 08, 2006

"excellent restaurant!! keep the service" by graziella domino 6:21 PM


May 08, 2006

"Since my first dining experience at Typhoon a couple of years ago, it has been my sushi restaurant of choice. I think many of the other "hot spots" are significantly overrated. Not only is the food always fresh and delicious, but diners receive an uncomparable level of personalized attention from the waitstaff." by Julie Siegal 3:54 PM


May 07, 2006

"Great sushi" by Payricio Morales 11:21 PM


May 07, 2006

"Great service and a presentation that will dazzle and impress. A "sure-thing" excellent dinner." by Liz Pleickhardt 8:23 PM


May 07, 2006

"i love Typhoon ! they make you feel special and comfortable, like they really are grateful for your service. my faverate spot to eat in boston." by Bonnie Iglesias 3:22 PM


June 09, 2006

"Great service" by erol 11:15 AM


May 16, 2006

"I drive from Central Mass. to eat at Typhoon Bistro. They have the freshest sushi and the most flavorful eye appealing dishes. It's the best!" by Cynthia Morales 7:50 PM


May 12, 2006

"New Chef, New Style...love it!" by Ozlem Yilmaz 2:45 PM


May 09, 2006

"I absolutely loved Typhoon Restaurant, and Typhoon Sushi! It literally melts in your mouth! Highly recommend!" by Brian Dao 8:29 AM


May 09, 2006

"The dragonroll at Typhoon is wonderful. The best part though is that I am always remembered when I come back to the restaurant." by Julia Rutkowski 6:25 AM


May 08, 2006

"I've eaten there numerous times and they're the #1 Asian restaurant in Boston. I would recommend it to everyone!" by Daniel Velasquez 7:05 PM


May 08, 2006

"excellent restaurant!! keep the service" by graziella domino 6:21 PM


May 08, 2006

"Since my first dining experience at Typhoon a couple of years ago, it has been my sushi restaurant of choice. I think many of the other "hot spots" are significantly overrated. Not only is the food always fresh and delicious, but diners receive an uncomparable level of personalized attention from the waitstaff." by Julie Siegal 3:54 PM


May 07, 2006

"Great sushi" by Payricio Morales 11:21 PM


May 07, 2006

"Great service and a presentation that will dazzle and impress. A "sure-thing" excellent dinner." by Liz Pleickhardt 8:23 PM


May 07, 2006

"i love Typhoon ! they make you feel special and comfortable, like they really are grateful for your service. my faverate spot to eat in boston." by Bonnie Iglesias 3:22 PM


May 06, 2006

"I found typhoon by mistake, just wandered in on day with my girlfriend. We sat down to two great drinks (I asked for a 'surprise' and got one!) then shared a meal I thought I was already familiar with: the venerable Pad Thai. Their version of this common dish was more than I expected, and so has each meal since." by Jared Eldredge 7:38 PM


May 06, 2006

"I love the atmosphere in typhoon. Sophisticated but casual. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. I've enjoyed doing my work at typhoon surrounded by classy music and friendly faces." by Jennifer 6:24 PM


May 06, 2006

"love it" by Julie Coppenrath 4:43 PM


May 06, 2006

"Typhoon has been a favorite of mine (and my friends and everyone we know) for years now and we all agree that they offer the best sushi in town!" by Arthur Chaillou 4:12 PM


May 06, 2006

"typhoon is the best place in boston to get amazing, fresh, beautiful sushi from a sweet and incredibly accomodating staff in a charming setting. the prices are wonderfully low for the great quality of the food, the drinks are tasty and inventive, and it is the only sushi place around where you can get not only amazing sushi but also a broad, creative assortment of pan asian cuisine. absolutely my favorite place to go when i want good sushi." by susie m. 2:58 PM


May 06, 2006

"best sushi ( amazing) great staff and its inexpensive" by ozlem ceyda


 2:02 PM

May 06, 2006

"It is the best restaurant ever!!!" by Kelly Castro 12:05 PM


May 03, 2006

"Amazing food and absolutely friendly, respectful service!" by dharti 3:58


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May 03, 2006

"amazing sushi" by ozgur yilmaz 1:22 PM


May 01, 2006

"It was the first place I tried sushi and I'm a fan today! I moved on to other places searching for better, but for the past 3 years, Typhoon has been my sushi spot. I recommend this place." by Brian Logan 3:18 PM


April 29, 2006

"The service and food were excellent. It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to experience this type of establishment while on my business travels." by Andrew Aufiero 12:51 AM


April 28, 2006

"great food and service!" by Alex 8:17 PM


April 27, 2006

"Great service, reasonable prices, fresh sushi" by Jennifer 10:21 PM


April 27, 2006

"Greatest sushi I've ever had" by Rocio 6:21 PM


April 27, 2006

"Typhoon is wonderful. The menu is full of varity. The price is fair. And the Sushi is to die for!" by Andrew Montes-Dyott 2:46 PM


April 27, 2006

"What can I say? I'm a regular there for their lobster and fish sashimi and its lobster miso soup. Two thumbs up for this place." by Ayana Brown 2:27 PM


April 27, 2006

"Boston's only unique sushi restaurant. My faves are the Blazing Salmon maki and the Dragon maki." by Dennis Aubin 2:23 PM


April 27, 2006

"Fantastic food and ambiance in a great location. Best Fried Ice Cream in the city!" by Alyssa 8:56 AM


April 25, 2006

"the sushi there is the best" by Amy 11:58 PM


April 25, 2006

"Typhoon has the greatest sushi I have tasted ever. Is fresh, excellent taste, and your eyes would wish to eat it." by Cindy Polanco 6:29 PM


April 24, 2006

"Best and freshest sushi I've ever had. Their Kimchi Steak and Thai Steak are also my faves. The staffs are very helpful. The ambiance playlist is hard to find any place else." by Florence LiDonni 2:28 AM


April 21, 2006

"The best all around asian food in boston. I go 4 times a week. Where else can you get terrific spareribs and then fabulous sushi." by Elizabeth Keer 5:41 PM


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