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What Happened to Oishi Boston After Best Thing I Ever Ate? (Boston, MA)

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As of September 2026, Oishi Boston has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
Tripadvisor

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What the source shows: Yelp's business page for the South End address is tagged permanently closed as of its July 2026 update, and Tripadvisor's page for the same address no longer shows current hours or an active reservation option.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 3
  • Address 1166 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
  • Current name Oishii Boston

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Smoky' episode (S5E3) featured Oishii Boston, a Japanese restaurant serving sushi and cooked dishes from a storefront in Boston's South End. The business operated at 1166 Washington Street, running a sushi bar alongside hot-kitchen items typical of a full-service Japanese menu. According to a Yelp business page updated in 2026-07, the listing marks the restaurant permanently closed. Tripadvisor's page for the address, also last touched in 2026, no longer lists current hours or an active reservation option, a second signal that service has ended. No dated news coverage of the closure, and no statement from ownership, turned up in available sources. A reference to a final Father's Day dinner service appears in customer commentary on the Yelp listing, but without a confirmed year attached to it. Neither the South End address nor any successor business at that storefront shows current activity on the platforms checked.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Smoky
What was featured
Japanese sushi restaurant featured on the show's 'Smoky' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Oishi Boston

Frequently asked questions

Is Oishi Boston still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Oishi Boston has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

What happened to Oishi Boston after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Smoky' episode (S5E3) featured Oishii Boston, a Japanese restaurant serving sushi and cooked dishes from a storefront in Boston's South End. As of September 2026, Oishi Boston has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

Is Oishi Boston permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Oishi Boston has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

What is Oishi Boston called now?

Now: Oishii Boston (formerly Oishi Boston). As of September 2026, Oishi Boston has closed — confirmed via Yelp, July 2026.

Where is Oishi Boston located?

1166 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Oishi Boston?

Season 5, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Smoky”.

Is Oishi Boston still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The business operated at 1166 Washington Street, running a sushi bar alongside hot-kitchen items typical of a full-service Japanese menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1166 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
oishiiboston.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/oishii-boston-boston
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60745-d637241-Reviews-Oishii_Boston-Boston_Massachusetts.html
  • oishiiboston.com — https://www.oishiiboston.com/

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