Bites Nearby: Super Fusion Cuisine 2

One of three sister restaurants in the Boston area (the others are in Brookline and Cambridge), , two blocks from Watertown Square, has many creative dishes for lovers of seafood, from basics, like spicy tuna maki ($7), to "fusions," such as a salad made with lobster meat, mango, tomatoes and mixed greens ($9). 

Good bets: This is a place to try something different: instead of miso soup ($2), you might splurge on the hot and sour lemon grass lobster soup ($8). Or pass up the shrimp tempura for the soft-shell crab tempura with cucumber and avocado ($7). For vegetarians, there's elemental edamame (boiled soy beans) ($4.50) or Queen Maki: asparagus, mango, cucumber, avocado, and tempura crumb ($9).

Vibe: The atmosphere is one of quiet workmanship and an appreciation of the artistic results. Then again, have you ever seen a sushi chef who wasn't focused?

Cool factor: Like all Japanese restaurants, the decor is simple, spare, and soothing, with lots of natural wood – just like your home, right?