At Happy Rice, soon to open in Boston’s Seaport district, the ritual of a high-quality sushi experience meets the fast pace of corporate life. Designed to make sushi a convenient, go-to meal in a busy day, the concept balances local ingredients and innovative recipes with quick serves and a multitude of dining options.

“Watching the neighborhood grow into such a vibrant, creative community has been amazing, so being able to open Happy Rice here feels like coming full circle,” says cofounder and CEO Phil Turley. “The Seaport is a place that embraces new ideas and forward-thinking concepts, making it the perfect home for reimagining what everyday sushi can be.”

Designed by chef Kelsey Urbanczyk, the menu offers both classic items like nigiri and sashimi, and unique orders like Benefit Boxes that cater to specific nutrition and wellness goals. A Happy Gut box features mostly veggie-forward rolls as well as accompaniments like pickled daikon that are good for digestion. The Power-Up box focuses on tuna items for a protein infusion that supports mental acuity.

Even the most typical choices are shaken up a little, like a salmon roll with avocado and cucumber that’s served with a salmon and scallion pepper relish. Happy Rice has partnered with local fishmonger Wulf’s Fish for fresh cuts and daily catches.

These offerings are sure to resonate strongly with the optimization-centric Seaport neighborhood. There will be seating for on-site dining and an open kitchen that the brand hopes will create a welcoming environment, but takeout is sure to be a brisk business.

“It’s thoughtful in how it’s made, but also tailored to how people actually live, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, a workout or on the way home,” said Ariel Foxman, area vice president of brand and experience at WS Development. “We’re always looking for brands that add to the neighborhood and Happy Rice fits nicely into that daily experience.”

Happy Rice is also a safe option for folks with dietary restrictions or varied preferences.

The kitchen is free of gluten, refined sugar and seed oils in service of both health benefits and accessibility.

Due to open at the end of the summer, this will be the inaugural Happy Rice restaurant and the first location in Boston, but probably not the last.

“We’re excited to become part of the daily rhythm of the neighborhood, and this is just the beginning of what we hope will grow into many Happy Rice locations across Boston,” Turley said.

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