FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

Beautiful restaurant, Japanese interiors, coy pond and fountain, waitresses wearing kimonos, private booth. That adds a lot to the experience. We went there for dinner on a winter Saturday night, two couples. The food was good and nicely plated, the prices were high but fair, considering the quality of the restaurant. The main downside is the rush. It started with the revolving water fountain in the vestibule. Instead of flowing slowly to create a relaxing atmosphere, it revolves fast and gushes water loudly. Then in the booth, the waitress was in a hurry to take orders, to remove dishes even when not fully eaten, and to bring us the bill at the end. We paid and then stayed a bit longer to talk, we did not order dessert or tea since the check had been closed. I did not appreciate the wipes they serve with the meal. Those are very bad for the environment, not biodegradable. I'd rather use the napkins and wash my hands in the restroom. I understand they need to make money and clear tables, but when paying around $50 pr person- you want to enjoy and take your time. Perhaps it's more relaxed on weekdays. Good restaurant, enjoy !

Went with the wife for our wedding anniversary. I was enthralled by the atmosphere right when we entered. The uniform for the wait staff were kimonos and each booth/table was sectioned off in a traditional Japanese style. This seating arrangement and extremely calm atmosphere took me for a plesasnt surprise as I am used to bustling american restaurants that often times put you in the center of a room with not much thought as to how loud the room is or how close you are to other guests. Seeing how it was our anniversary, appetizers were necessary. We ordered seaweed salad and some vegetable tempura as we kept admiring the restaurant. As they arrived, my wife ordered a snow crab roll, spicy salmon roll and ikura/salmon roe while I ordered my go to, chicken katsu. I'm no expert on sushi pricing and what's fair, but I do think the apps and my katsu were pricey. The food was good if not great, but I think you are paying for the area you're in and, as I mentioned earlier, the atmosphere. My wife enjoyed her meal as well but agreed that it is a tad bit expensive. Again, I think the atmosphere was amazing and refreshing for someone like me, service was great too, however the price is a bit of knock on this place in my opinion. Still, a great spot for most ocassions as we were on an anniversay date, but there was a happy family with young kids a few tables away from us enjoying their meal.

Fugakyu is the greatest sushi restaurant in all of Boston. I was truly devastated when I found out that the owner was shutting it down. Fugakyu has become a second home for me, my wife and our friends. I have introduced this place to so many people in my life and they all grew to love it the way that I do. Of course I love the food so much, but I truly came back time and time again because of the amazing staff. After visiting for many years, the amazing server Leslie began to remember my friends and I and always gave us the most wonderful and fun experience. From that day forward I always requested Leslie as our server. He is truly an amazing person. I will miss celebrating my birthday here and making memories with my loved ones. We stopped in one last time, all 10 of us, and were given such an amazing send off from the staff in one of the private rooms on the second floor. Thank you to all of the amazing people at Fugakyu who never failed to make our dining experience wonderful - Leslie, Oriana, Ming. We will miss you guys so much but will cherish the memories we made there forever

Fugakyu is truly one of the most unique Japanese restaurants in Boston. What makes it special is the way it offers both conventional Japanese favorites and more unconventional, creative dishes—you can always find something exciting on the menu no matter what you’re in the mood for. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years, and it has remained one of my absolute favorite Japanese spots. The consistency is remarkable—the quality is always fresh, the flavors are authentic, and the presentation is elegant without being overdone. The atmosphere has a charm of its own, combining traditional Japanese elements with a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes every visit memorable. Whether it’s sushi, sashimi, or one of their inventive specialty dishes, Fugakyu continues to deliver at the highest level. If you want a Japanese dining experience that combines reliability with creativity, Fugakyu is the place to go. After so many years, it still feels as special as the very first visit.

I’ve never been so impressed with a late-night sushi spot ever in my life. We were just going to get some to-go, but when we sat down in the waiting area, we were quite literally amazed at the ambiance. There’s a ton of different tiny things this place does to take your breath away from an atmosphere perspective. It does everything to immerse you and make you feel like you’re literally in someone’s warm, massive home. It may seem like too much at first, but every piece of decoration seems intentional and perfect for the occasion. The maki is great, and fairly priced, given the vibe. We got gyoza that was delicious, and fantastic service. Would absolutely go again the next time we’re in Boston.

The decoration is very nice and cool. It gives a light and cozy atmosphere. The menu has a lot of different dishes, took us awhile to decide. The price can be a bit steep compared to other places. But the food is worth it. The duck was so juicy and soft, we were surprised. The spicy girl maki roll was top notch, one of the best salmon roll we had. Even the fried oyster maki, doesn’t look very appealing but still very tasty.

We had the best server! Very attentive and humorous too(he understood my jokes)! Food was amazing per usual. The seating i prefer is the private booths with sliding doors. It feels like you are in japan.

We had been doing takeout since the pandemic started and only dined here in person recently and discovered quite a few updates to their menu as well as the interior. We ordered mostly cooked food and they all tasted pretty good. The portions were all quite large, reflected in the higher prices. The pork katsu came with two pork chops. I think the portions were too large. We had quite a bit of leftovers to take home. I do appreciate that the food quality is quite decent. The only thing that was disappointing was the Chirashi. The dish had mostly rice with the typical salmon, tuna, egg, eel, shrimp. The mackerel didn't taste fresh. The other pieces had hardly any flavor at all. I think I'll stick with the cooked food, which they do pretty well. The wait staff was efficient and attentive. Very much appreciated the service. There are more private tables now with sliding doors which is a nice update.