Welcome to Eastie, Koro Ramen + Sushi

Most people get their mail delivered every day. For some, the random package here and there.

How about three pounds of fresh tuna?

Restaurateur Raffaele Scalzi saw a gap in the East Boston Asian food space and always knew there was room for one more. Although his bread and butter has an Italian flare, he decided to swap out the pasta for ramen in his newest venture, Koro Ramen & Sushi.

Located at 329 Sumner Street, this 16-seater, soon-to-be BYOB spot is the new go-to when it comes to quality noodles and rolls.

Not only has he secured the freshest ingredients that get delivered on the daily, but a top-notch lineup of sushi masters as well. One used to be the sushi chef at Zuma and another has 30 years of sushi making under his belt.

(That’s a lot of sushi.)

One thing that might be new to those seasoned chefs, however, is the concept of a sushi donut.

Who says you can’t eat donuts for dinner? At Koro, you can. Made with tuna, salmon, yellow tail, and topped with wasabi aioli and tobiko, this savory, sea-inspired take on a classic pastry is one of the many reasons why they aren’t just another sushi spot.

Scalzi also wanted to make sure that what they were serving was easy enough to eat in the restaurant or on your couch, and affordable enough to become a weekly spot.

“Our menu is designed specifically for takeout,” he said. “Everything travels well and stays fresh and still tastes great at home. That was our goal from the beginning.”

Of course, if you want to dine-in, they are ready for you. That is, unless there is a repeat of what happened on their opening night when 60 customers came in at once. But hey, having an hour and a half wait on your first day of business definitely seems like a good starting point.

So whether you want to build your own ramen bowl or try the B.L.T sushi roll (yes, really), Koro has a little something for everyone.

The only thing they can’t do…is get you on the mailing list for fresh tuna!