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The Freshest Seafood and Most Relaxing Atmosphere By-the-Sea
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For two star Korean, try Fugakyu in the Greater Boston area. This place is located in the Coolidge Corner area. It's known for its sushi. The menu is both elegant. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, delivery, brunch, and valet parking. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Fugakyu. I saw the pictures of the seemingly somewhat authentic aura and private seating. But sadly, this restaurant just came off a little too theme-y for me. I was hoping for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to have my first ever experience of eating sushi, at Fugakyu. My friend and I ordered an assortment of maki rolls, I believe I had the spicy tuna and the volcano- and it was so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu's my top- no, only- choice for dine-in sushi/Japanese. Sure, other restaurants may have just as good Asian food, but Fugakyu's the whole package (great food great service great ambiance)...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to see that they had brown rice sushi. But when my order came back, it was definitely NOT brown rice. The waitress had gotten my order wrong (which is not a crime....i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious fresh fish, attentive waitstaff, reasonable prices and not too noisy. The pieces of sashimi were huge. Make a reservation, we sailed in because we had one, but passed by tons of people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has it all: great food, service, ambiance, and location. The sushi is impressive; tip: make sure you always ask for the specials like live amaebi and uni. The hosts and servers are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Fugakyu! The menu is enormous and you will find lots of unique things on it. The sweet potato maki are the best anywhere! Love the tempura bananas and chocolate for dessert! And the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really is as good as it gets. Decor and atmosphere is like no other, looks amazing. Those booths are very cool and keeps things private. Overall presentation if like none other.Food is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help but feel that I ordered the wrong thing. We went to Fugakyu for my friend's birthday and we split an omakase (chef's special -- 6 courses). I had originally ordered 2 omakase -- one per...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kept hearing about this place and finally checked it out.Loved it!!The restaurant is huge! The decor is nice and very authentic. I absolutely loved the private bamboo rooms. I would totally bring a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Brookline for years and could never get my best friend to go to Fugakyu. Hell, I could never get him to even eat sushi. Apparently things have changed in the 2 years since I've moved to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi whore and Fugakyu is my PIMP. I love the huge menu and cocktail selection....I love me some booze. Their spicy tuna roll is the best I've had, and I LOVE the spicy seafood salad. Just be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I liked this place, but I don't LOVE it! Yes Fugakyu has fun decor and is a great place to bring a group. All the servers were nice. We got one of the rooms, which was cute but we had about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi on a conveyor belt, omg! Sushi going round and round, dream come true! I am easily excited, ahem. I have yet to sit at the bar but will definitely try someday. First time trying Fugakyu was with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for accommodating big groups. We sat in one the rooms where you take your shoes off and eat at a big table (thankfully there is plenty of leg room underneath the table though so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need to write a second review for this reason: The tatami rooms.We held Anas Q's birthday party here - 11 of us crammed into one private tatami room to imbibe and eat to our hearts' content.Aside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over-rated and disappointing. Average sushi and above average prices. This is a non- Japanese-owned restaurant (Chinese)and neither are the sushi chefs Japanese, and it shows. The philosophy appears...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever visited and I've eaten at many throughout the USA. The food is outstanding and service matches. It's not your typical sushi restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thrilled to announce that the reviews live up to the restaurant... this place was HEAVEN.. It was my birthday dinner... We had made a reservation.. we had even asked about their fun tatami rooms (it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a second date and I fell in love with the place. When i first walked in, I thought I was in Japan! Everything was perfection from the food, to the service to the decor. My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here over a year ago and I'm still drooling over their food. I went to Boston for a business trip. I passed it while riding to my hotel and thought "that looks like a great restaurant!" and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is my go-to place for sushi in Boston usually...right in Coolidge Corner, it's convenient and the sushi is always nicely prepared and tasty. It's one of those Japanese restaurants where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at Fugakyu I was pretty disappointed. Sure, the seating inside and the parking is nice, but the food kinda sucks. Genki Ya or Shiki both offer better tasting food and at a lower price.Mr...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent sushi, acceptably displyed. Their sushi/sashimi is ok, but not amazing. Uninspired cuts. Some fun maki, but nothing to write home about. I prefer Fish Market, Symphony, or of course O-Ya.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is where i spend all my first dates. the food is awesome, but the scorpion bowls could be bigger :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never quite understand why people like this place so much. They have interesting sushi rolls and the fish is really fresh. But, all the waitstaff have these really loud headsets they talk to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch Sushi!! Great for groups.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason this place reminded me of Disneyland--maybe it was how it seems to be much larger than it appears from the outside? Or how there is sometimes snow projected on the screens? Or the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my birthday dinner the other night, but it wasn't the first time I've been. It seems to be the go-to place for sushi in this area and I think it's because of all the flash -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were looking for a kai-ten place around the Boston area. After much research, Fugakyu seemed to be the only place that served it. Fugakyu has impressive decor, though cliched...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definite try. Large restaurant very convenient in Brookline. Service is good. Lots to try on the restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the sushi at Fugakyu. We arrived on a busy Friday night but were able to get a seat at the sushi bar. The little boats going around with fake sushi were cool. The server was ready to take our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why???!!!Why did you have to replace the lobster kaiyaki's lovely shell presentation and serve it in a friggin' spoon rest??? Appetizers are not worth 15$ when served in a spoon rest - just FYI.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definetely a place to check out. This place is ALWAYS busy, so reserve ahead. Very nice atmosphere, cozy. Delishious sushi. A little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here awhile back with my mother and her friends. I loved the decor in here, it's very zen-like. We got one of those low table cubicle room thing to sit and I thought that was pretty neat.We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere inside feels like you've stepped into Disney World's Japan section.It's a great place to bring friends and family who are new to ordering sushi because they cute atmosphere will put...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In summer 2007, while doing an internship at a broadcast media company, I was in charge of getting lunch for the executives and directors. They ordered fairly frequently from Fugakyu. Everytime I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the land of the best sushi (in the states) California, I am in search of a good sushi place. This comes close but still falls short. So for all of you that have not experiences unique cali...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE FUGAKYU!!My boyfriend lives near Coolidge Corner and he took me out to this restaurant one night. We've been going back ever since!My favorite part is probably the decor. The small boots with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to have sushi in the northeast, despite the consistently poor and unfriendly service. You can't argue with the superiority of their fresh fish and generous cuts. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times and have found it delicious each and everyone. On my last visit, decided to try some new rolls and got the black forest maki and the spicy tuna, and tried my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great sushi!
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeah yeah. Hands down best sushi in the commonwealth. Seriously religious experience good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the sushi here. It's excellent! The food is delicious and the service is relatively fast for a Japanese restaurant! I highly recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. I highly recommend the baked salmon maki but everything else is great too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't imagine being anymore of a sushi fan, and this is by far one of my favorite sushi places in Boston. Several years ago I reserved one of their rooms for my significant other (at the times)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but honestly I have NEVER experienced a more rude person at the front desk. For the amount of money you spend there people should be exceptionally nice. Not the case. We were barked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It has the best sushi that I have eaten in Boston. The place is quite beautiful and is a great place to have a date. Everything I have had is delicious. My favorites are the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm more sushi... I think you can tell by now that I'm a huge sushi fan! It's kind of amusing to be honest!Well... Fugakyu was not a disappointed when I came here... but the one time I did (with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big sushi fan.I'm from Long Island so coming from their and moving to Boston was the hardest thing. I could NOT find decent sushi. I went all over the city and nothing was as fresh, or creative...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Fugakyu many times and it's never disappointed. I went again this past weekend so I'll talk mostly about that experience since it's freshest in my mind.I went with a friend who is still a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after many months of lusting after this place, my co-fat kid and I decided to try it.For a Saturday night, we only had to wait approx 10min for a table which is great considering the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only negative thing I can say about this place is that the green tea is not complimentary. But really, I can't think of anything else bad to say.I love to go for the Kai Ten sushi. You can dig in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A tab bit expensive, but definitely worth it. The private booths are unbeatable, the servers are always sweet and extremely efficient, and the food itself is always great. Decor that is welcoming,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This japanese restaurant is obviously aimed toward the upper class caucasian and nationalities other than asian.The service here is ok, with dressed up waiters, and waitresses walking around as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'll preface this by saying that I'm a recent convert to sushi. I grew up in the Midwest and my early experiences with fish were when my parents bought frozen "orange roughy" and cooked it in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at Fugakyu's was yesterday, for my birthday with some friends. When we got inside I was immediately amazed by its beautiful decor, and chill atmosphere. It's really nice in there, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All around best sushi place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Japanese food, but overpriced. A nice place to take a date since the environment is clean. Service is good. Just pricy- be warned.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, here's the thing. Let's get right down to it. There are times, for all of us I think, when life just ain't great. Like, for example, since Jan. 2, I've had 3 days off. Woo-hoo! And when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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since the last time i wrote a review about fugakyu, it has become my favorite restaurant in Boston area. the food is excellent, i always get sukiyaki for 2 and some sushi ala carte. waiters and wait...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to eat sushi anywhere else that I enjoy as much as Fugakyu. Their spicy tuna is amazing and totally different from other places. I also love the crazy maki. It's pricey, but the rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been through here a few times and finally felt it was about time to follow up. I've been here for both dinner and sushi bar and am a big fan of the sushi bar with its conveyer-belt boat serving...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One week business trip to Boston and ended up coming here twice for lunch. It was that good, and that reasonably priced, especially for sushi standards. As much as I wanted to stab my company's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get one thing straight immediately: this is not the best sushi I've had, nor, I suspect, the best sushi in Boston. What it is is really good sushi fairly priced, with very good service, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of fun and good food. A big group of us went on a whim one night and got one of those special rooms where you put your feet into the floor! FUN. It was a good time. Lots of sake and we got huge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have long been searching for a sushi place that had a large enough menu and was really amazing, and I found it.I came here with a regular who knew just what to order, but even what I ordered on my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Boston.This is a very kitschy (sp?) restaurant, but awesome. I have loved everything I've ordered. The poor waitresses have to walk around in kimonos, which is a little silly, but does...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: ostrich tataki. If you've never had ostrich, you don't know what you're missing--the texture of prime rib with practically no fat whatsoever and a very lean source of protein. Ostrich is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a number of sushi restaurants and this is BY FAR the best one I've ever been to. You must try their spicy tuna/salmon rolls. It's delicious. Their spicy seafood salad is amazing as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How good is this place? So good that I felt compelled to roll off the couch in full-food comma(Itis) mode to write this review...By far the best sushi I have had in Boston. I especially love the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi, but this place is always packed. I would rather go to New Ginza or New Ginza II. Actually the Fugakyu in Southborough is actually way better than this one in Brookline. It seems cleaner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review has been a long time coming, since this is my all-time favorite sushi restaurant. I've been here at least 25 times over the last 10 years, and I'm usually not disappointed.My most recent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu easily has the best sushi in Boston. I've been here many times over the past several years, for everything from a date to a big birthday dinner with friends, and it has always been great....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I could afford to eat here more often. Best sushi I have had yet in Boston but so EXPENSIVE !!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous.Love food, service and of course the place.Some of their fish is real which you will be able to eat those in only Japan.I love their booth a lot and I can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a dressy night out if you want sushi, too. That's the best way I can describe this place -- it's too "fancy", for the lack of better word, for sushi. The sushi is good, though. Yummy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Fugakyu. I don't love it. The sushi is pretty good, especially the yellowtail (for some reason, I'm not a fan of their tuna). The maki rolls are very flavorful and generous in their size but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best sushi in the Boston area by far! These guys set the bar. Rice is so tasty, and the fish tastes like they just caught it in the ocean. I have never had a bad experience at Fugakyu....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a cool booth.I looooove staring at the koi fish!I looooove avocado seafood salad!I looooove hamachi sashimi!And the waitresses look like geishas =]It's also open really really late! I'm happy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never go to Brookline. EVER. But this place made the trip worth it. The sushi was creative, beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. I can't recall all of the things we ordered but the Spider...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not my favorite sushi in Boston, but the decor alone is worth the trip.I went on a Friday night and we only waited about 15 minutes or so. Went to the bar, which is a tiny room off to the side. Got my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is expensive, but good.Let's see...I had (many times, not just once) their miso soup (a bit salty, but it had lots of tofu which I liked), spicy tuna (hand and cut), salmon, yellow tail,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one sushi joint in Boston that is actually worth the expense.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - I gave them 4 stars in the past and have to upgrade to 5. I don't know how they are to everyone else, but one of my old friends (Lou) introduced me to sushi chef Hiro-san many months ago. Ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi. Not GREAT, but good. Not great because the temperature wasn't quite perfect, and the sauces were just not quite as good as I've had elsewhere... though since I've only tried 2 sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance at fugakyu is awesome. The private rooms are awesome and a change from open dining areas, and the sushi is great too. This is a great place to meet up with friends or take a date.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype! I've been here about 5-6 times but haven't been back for a while, unless it's just to get some sushi to go. The food: sushi is good, the other stuff is kind of hit or miss....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best in Boston. Great sushi - never a doubt about the high quality and freshness. Pricey, but worth it. Cool decor, the private rooms are great for groups. 5 stars because you never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is good (not the best), but you pay for the decor and the name here which bugs me. It's just way too expensive for what you get -- incredibly small, average-quality sushi. I live less than...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really remarkably fresh fish prepared in interesting ways, perfectly attentive service, vast choices (read thick menu), and pretty good cocktails (go with the momo blossom martini and you'll be good)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu consistently serves fresh, high quality sushi. The dA�cor inside the restaurant includes traditional styled tatami rooms, bamboo walls, and paper screens. The individual tatami rooms are great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food, service, atmosphere... everything was great! We even came in on Valentine's Day without a reservation and were seated in about 30min, enjoying a nice bottle of champagne in the bar while we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... no offense... but this place is a tourist trap and the rave reviews about the food is perplexing to me.I give one star, for the fact that it is a nice restaurant in terms of decor, cheesy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch sushi and selections make this one a must visit!! Awesome service and great creations! I loved the decor and the inside of this place is huge!! It is pricey but well worth every cent! It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to have to agree with Sara S and say Fugakyu is overrated. The sushi was average, I have definitely had better which was a little disappointing because you hear all these amazing things...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words.LUNCH. SPECIALS.Not too expensive for you now, is it?
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch today was a reminder of why I love this restaurant. Its easy to forget that, when it comes to sushi/sashimi, freshness is job one and, when it comes to freshness, our friends at Fu get very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie.I hate Japanese food. I hate seafood, I mean, i hate it with a passion. I eat canned tuna maybe once a year when I'm feeling off. So why might you ask that a girl who hates...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. The sushi is great and there are plenty of menu options to suit any level of adventurousness. If you want to play it safe, the pan-fried gyoza and spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best Japanese restaurant I've been to, but I live in DC so can you blame me? It's really hard to find good sushi and Japanese cuisine down here. I miss Boston! The only problem I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The establishment itself is impressive - very classic Japanese.Our dinner party ordered:- 3 chirashis- 2 ikura sushi with raw quails egg - 1 grilled scallop and bacon entree Verdict:- Chirashi was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
went here with the bf for a pseudo-celebration. after some great reviews here and the crowds at the restaurant (good thing we made reservations), we had pretty high expectations. I had also recently...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Well, actually, there might be better, but this is one of the best i have eaten in the area. the slices are really thick, and the fish are really fresh. i always take my friends out here, and when i was in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some restaurants exist on two of three things, atmosphere, service, and best of all food. Fugakyu did all of it excellent. Navigating through the restaurant in it self is like a museum of style. There...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite sushi restaurant in Boston! Chef Hiro is the best!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the largest and freshest pieces of sushi I've seen in my day. I order the delivery all the time, but have cut back since it's done through NightOwl. I actually like dining in Fugakyu because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Fugakyu. I come here sometimes with my co-worker on what we dubbed Fugakyu Fridays, which is really lame, I know, but we get paid on Fridays and they're the only days we can trick ourselves...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.... What your paying for is all the cool decor. And the girls in traditional Japanese garb ( they are super cute & where do you get socks for platform flip flops??). Yes, the screened rooms are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make a reservation! Went here for a birthday dinner, and it was great aside from the wait. During that hour long period, the hostess sent over a waitress with a tea for everyone in the party. Classy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is incredibly overrated, considered there are so many sushi places in Boston... and in particular, Coolidge Corner. Yes, it's good, but not spectacular. I've had a variety of different sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grabbed a late dinner here last night (true) and I saw Sal F. being hand-fed sushi by three waitresses and interviewed by the paparazzi about what it's like being a Yelp celebrity!(false).However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm, sushi. Whenever I need a sushi fix, I make the trek out to Fugakyu. I've never even tried the non-sushi items-- those you can get at any Japanese restaurant, but sitting at the bar and watching...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to Yelp celebrates on this one.One word for Fugakyu--RUN and not just a light hearted jog-- I'm talking run like running that goes on in the movie chariots of fire. It's one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best "a la carte" Japanese food I've had since Ran Zan in Providence (which is mythic to me now). Never has any chicken teriyaki impressed me as much since, but Fugakyu may just do the trick! This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese have been imitating other cultures for centuries(notably that of their great northern neighbor), adopting and perfecting the borrowed in the process. The roles have now changed.With the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give Fugakyu 4.5 stars I would, but I have to take some points off for the outrageous prices. This place is very, very expensive, but definitely delicious. If you are prepared to shell...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok... it's expensive. Maybe you can get just as good sushi elsewhere for cheaper. But the quality is definitely very good and the ambiance and decor are really pretty cool. You will sorta feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but excellent quality sushi every time. I enjoy telling the waiter what I like, and then having her fix a variety plate.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is in a class of itself when it comes to sushi in Boston. This is the kind of place where you get some sashimi or a rainbow roll, or anything with tons of fish. Take your time and enjoy it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
At one point in our lives we all have to grow up. For some people, this happens early and usually after a major life event like graduation from college or high school. These people then go on to get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So after quite a while, I gave Fugakyu another shot, still people are buying into the hype that this is the best Japanese restaurant ever. WRONG! I took my gf here on a whim, so we weren't dressed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
?????????????????????????Uhhh Yea...Good Gawwwd...Why does everyone think this place is soooo awesome??!?!?!?!?!?! I'm sooo puzzled. ?????? I am not impressed with Boston Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know what else you can have for lunch? Bento box from Fugakyu. You know where you can have it? In your home or office. Does that mean that I have to go all the way to stuffy ol' Brookline to get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
umm.. good gad, 293 reviews???? how original am I to be lucky #294?At the risk of playing shadow... bottom line:- sashimi/sushi: OMG SO FRESH and absolutely DELECTABLE- staff: incredibly polite &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let us not waste our time in idle discourse! In Boston, better sushi will not be found. Caveat lector, the qualifier, previously mentioned, is of the utmost importance to those not from Boston. To...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.When you love sushi as much as I do, it's nice to walk into a japanese restaurant known for it's sushi and see how authentic and true-to-form it is. This place delivers in atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place in the Boston area, and I don't get to eat here enough! Tonight in an attempt to eat something other than thanksgiving type food (that I will be eating for the next 5...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEHOLD: pygmy fish laden boats traversing a mini-lazy river. yes, little boats. floating. with sushi. as i sit down at the sushi bar, i quickly realize i don't even care if the food's good, so long...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is about as good as it gets in Boston for Sushi.Love the Noodle dishes as well. My whole family enjoys this place, wife kid,myself. I would eat the baked volcano roll every day of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a recommendation--and I was told to ask for a specific sushi chef, whose name I will not disclose because I'm afraid that next time I go he'll be swamped with orders if word gets out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best sushi I have ever had was in Kona, on the big island of Hawaii. Fugakyu is a close second. Who doesn't enjoy a bunch of geisha's running around either? Tuna was a beautiful color and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsThe best sushi I have had in the Boston area so far. The fish was very fresh. And it has the best ebi (shrimp) nigiri I have ever tasted--not dry like most sushi restaurants. Awesome service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
[stands up...adjusts voice] "Hi, my name is Karthik and I am a sushiholic"Seriously it takes balls (bigger than the size of the roe) to admit to something to which you are addicted. And Fugakyu is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED the little boats of sushi pieces going around conveyor belt style around the sushi bar. It made me want to sit at the sushi bar. But blast, on a date, have to go sit on a table and have an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ok , Fugakyu gets a fourth star solely based on the merit for having Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi, on Mon & Tues from 4-6pm, check with website for verification purposes). Wicked cool, i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Fugakyu! We visited Boston last December and dined here. Then when we moved here in May it has become our favorite sushi place so far and the closest to the sushi places we loved in our previous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a top rated, most popular sushi place in Boston?You've GOT to be kidding me, right?We sat at the sushi bar... I went with my usuals -- hamachi, saba, tuna, salmon roe, scallops.I was so not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to Boston, I go here for sushi. It's like a go-to place for my best friend and I when it's rainy out or cold out, which is pretty much every time I go to Boston. :)And every time,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is HAPPENING!! We visited this restaurant on a whim recently and were quite taken by the way this sushi factory of a restaurant is run. Its very efficient waiters and waitresses are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with a couple family members. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The service is good. We sat at the bar, because a table would have been a 20 minute wait, which shows how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not some sleek, gourmet sushi venue that caters to the social, professional, academic elite, but this place is freaking awesome. The sushi/sashimi is so fleshy. The rice is never dry. The tea...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is HUGE! I ordered the sashimi appetizer plate, and the spicy tuna roll. The sashimi was great, but the spicy tuna wasn't *that* spicy, and definitely not the best I've had, but still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Fugakyu!!! The sushi is so very delicious and the items on the menu are so creative and enticing. I had to acquire a taste for sushi so I was always wary about which places to go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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I've eaten at Fugakyu at least a dozen times by now and have never had a bad experience. On off nights there's never more than a 10 minute wait, if that, and Thurs-Sat nights the wait is never as long as they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey but cheaper than a trip to Japan. Oh and the freshest sushi you will have in the Boston area! From the time you enter you feel like you've been transported to a restaurant Tokyo. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in with my date, we were very pleased to see the nice atmosphere, and clean and bright seating areas. The servers seemed to be dressed like geisha's which also added to the nice appeal. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, holy sh*t this place has a lot of reviews. Second of all, this would be a fantastic place for a date.When i go out to eat without my girlfriend, i sort of masochistically tend to order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place has been reviewed tons of times, but I feel like I owe it to my favorite sushi place to let everyone know how much I *heart* their food.The atmosphere is nice and the menu is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly impressed. A neat, orderly location with true wood and very pleasant atmosphere when we walked in, seated in less than 10 minutes without a reservation.The menus - beautiful photos and a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The two times I have been to Fugakyu were for large parties, and both times I was absolutely blown away. We got one of the large party rooms next to the Sushi bar both times, and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best sushi places in Boston. I love the rotating sushi dishes bar, the drinks, the creativity of the rolls and the private rooms.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the reviewer below is talking about - this place has always been a consistenly great experience for me and one of the restaurants that I usually take friends from out of town to. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The menu is too big. Like a Chinese take out. Fugakyu is basically an upscale take out.I've eaten here over the years, because I've settled on their hamachi (yellow tail) and their spicy hotate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit, this is a nostalgia-driven review. I have relocated to the west coast and simply cannot find sushi as good as what I've had at the Fu. After having been a regular for several years with my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It is the only sushi place around me that I truly love. I only wish it was just a tad cheaper or I would eat here all the time.Their sushi is fresh and their selection is expansive....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummity yum yum yum! Sadly, I live with two people who merely like sushi, do not love it, so I don't get to indulge my cravings nearly as often as I'd like. That's one of the reasons I hadn't tried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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I have to chime in to agree with criticism of the Brookline location, and to champion the terrific location in Sudbury, where the sushi and service are always what they should be. Our favorite thing at Sudbury...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent lunch specials during the week. I had the sushi and sashimi (chef's choice) for $14.50 - 2 pieces each of tuna, salmon and yellowtail sashimi, one piece each of shrimp, tuna and salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Fugakyu really took off a few years back, I can't help but feel like it has let the fame go to its head. I feel like they're 'trying too hard' to keep pace with their popularity, and maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooo so good. The food is delicious, really, really good sushi, some is very creative and still tastes great. The atmosphere is awesome, especially if you get one of the private room/booths. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the moment I walked into Fugakyu I knew why everyone raved about it.First of all it's totally gorgeous. The layout and the decorations are great. The service is friendly and professional. And...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Sushi restaurant in the Boston area. While the wait can be a little longer than you want on weekends, the quality of sushi at Fugakyu is worth it. The atmosphere is also great to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I don't care if they have rats!!! Serve me rat maki and I'll eat that shit no problem, it will probably taste 10x better then any sushi place around. I guess they really had rats at one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is high-class. Very expensive. Great service and ambiance. The sushi, is really beutifull. Its like art. It also costs at least $10-20 for 6 maki rolls, which is a ripoff. The sushi itself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a word, delicious. This is some of the best sushi I've ever had. Especially the spicy tuna, and the salmon sashimi. The fish is always great tasting and the prices are just right for the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i dont know how anyone couldnt give this place 5 stars - its the one restaurant i missed going to all the time when i moved from brookline to newton - great food no question about it
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot damn! Boston is a HOT spot for sushi. First, Oishii now Fugakyu - two very solid sushi spots in Beantown. My brother took me here - after bragging about his wonderful meals here. He promised...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words can't even describe how much I love this place! Me and my friend come here as often as we can to enjoy the great selections here. I know it seems like some people have had mixed experiences...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not tight anymore. On the second visit, the Garies realized this was the Home Depot of sushi. Being led on a 45 minute walk to our table is what brought this idea to our minds...Gary husband, we are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Disney World of sushi. The atmosphere of this restaurant really irks me in an odd way. The first time I visited, I was extremely put off at the entrance by the 4 women clad in black from head to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is delicious! Fresh, savory, nicely plated, and yummy.The noodle bowl, on the other hand, I could have done without. Bland, cloudy, and kind of unappetizing. Overall Fugakyu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I say the food is outstanding and the place is very nicely decorated. We loved the sushi and rolls we ordered. Except for the lobster roll named after Daisuke Matsuzaka. Save your money it is not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We closed this place down after seeing a movie. It was me and 5 girlfriends. We had some delicious food, although the service was a bit weird. No one minded too much. I'd get there before closing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese place ever. Though I will say, the food seemed better a few years ago, especially their miso soup. The prices have gone up a lot too, but it is still unmatched in food quality,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a LONG time but felt the need to write this review as my company did not have success ordering lunch from here for a group of 75 people today.My company provides lunch for us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice, the second time was an adventurous undertaking to see what else I could order. My first trip resulted from all of the appraise the restaurant received from non-japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forgive me, Fugakyu, for I have sinned.I have been away from you for more than half a year.During that time, I flirtatiously tasted sashimi from other places that were, I thought, pleasant. It made me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have always said Fugakyu is the best sushi Boston has to offer. I probably might still say that - but after some other recent out-of-town experiences compared to dinner here this weekend, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm updating my review because the last one wasn't very specific.When I go to a sushi restaurant, 5 stars for me either means 100% cultural accuracy, the freshest of fish, or a level of exploration...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Along with the other Fugakyu fans listed here and all the great reviews, I will also post my own. This place is fantastic. The fish is great! I went on Monday night for Ken Tai which is like a dim...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, Fugakyu used to be so much better. Seriously, I used to love this place and it always made my mind and belly squeal 'yummy' - now, it's just ok. It's not bad at all and I still enjoy going there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some things they do well, other things not so much. I enjoyed the creative jalapeno tuna maki, but the baked salmon maki was terrible, dry and flavorless with an unfortunate texture and temperature....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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The staff hardly speaks english nor can anyone decipher what they are saying. The food is average to good but with sky rocket prices. The wait is long. All the good reviews are from people who like "fancy"...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every single roll we ordered was great. Alot of the normal standard rolls and a whole page of special rolls, with cream cheese, fried sweet potato, mayonnaise, avocado and tons of other things. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Geisha waitresses are very nice even though my Boyfriend and I are always the jerks that arrive 10 minutes before the last call.Fugakyu is that high school best friend everyone had. The one that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Fugakyu back in 2004, and it's still the best sushi dinner I've ever had. I can't say enough as to how impressed I was with the service and quality of sushi. Being half Japanese myself,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok - i've started getting lunch here because it's 5 minutes from my office and oh. crap. the bento boxes are possibly the cutest food i've ever seen/eaten/cooed over. the lunch specials are 8-14 bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great father's day dinner here just last night. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. My personal favorite was the jalapeno tuna roll - nice and spicy! I also recommend the caterpillar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm more of a fan of cozy sushi establishments and this one was so big it felt a little impersonal. That said, the sushi is darn good. We had great service, but it's just SO SO SO SO expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start off by saying that Fugakyu is seriously some of the best sushi I've ever had in Boston. I've been here one other time and everything was fine, but last night was a complete shit show.We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It's not the best sushi I've had but they have so many other choices as well. I tend to take people from outside of Boston here if they like Japanese food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Boston for a bachelorette party with 10 or more twentysomething girls, we were seeking a venue for a dressed up but relaxing dinner that would include our guest of honor's favorite foods (sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly the best sushi that I've ever had (and I have sampled sushi in London, San Fran, and beyond). You certainly pay for the quality, I recommend going on someone else's dime if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I just went to lunch here and it was so delicious. Everything we had was great and fresh- we had the rainbow rolls, some nigiri and spicy tuna and some delicious sweet potato rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Not bad.. Not bad.. We went there on a tuesday to celelbrate 3 birthdays (mine and couple other friends)!! We were around 10 people, so, we requested their private room.. That was nice.. We were left to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think you really need to be a devoted Japanese food fan to really enjoy this place. If you're a casual "California Roll and a glass of diet coke" kind of person, you won't really "get" Fugakyu....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I keep on letting myself get dragged to sushi establishments -- I hate sushi. Well, I like California Rolls, Advocado Rolls, and anything that doesn't have raw seafood in it, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent. The decor/ambiance is nice. The food is also overpriced. Spent a friends birthday here and it was ok, but not spectacular. You definitely can get your own privacy, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here before, but back before I was Yelping... Called and couldnt' get a reservation, but was told that if I just walked in, we could definitely get a table.. doesn't make TOO much sense,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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It's by far the best sushi i've ever had anywhere. the interior design was really cool. the service was at the top of the charts. it was a great experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, overhyped. They have a beautiful million-dollar restaurant which is great for a business dinner or to splurge, but the people who take your name up front are like host-nazi's wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could say that I've eaten here a lot, but it was just once and it was on the most horrific date of my life. The sushi was delicious and amazing (and apparently expensive, because at the end...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy -- My first stop when I'm craving sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend N, who took me here for dinner, totally downplayed this place, so I wasn't expecting much, but I came out pleasantly surprised.I am giving it a solid three stars, only because the venue is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this by saying I hate sushi and I don't know what sushi is supposed to taste like...just kidding. This place is awesome. Seared tuna is perfect, sushi is fresh, atmosphere is great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just to tell you what a different head space my friends and I were in with the rest of the BC crowd, a group of us would save up money for the entire semester before going here...the night before the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Went there for a b-day last week. 15 of us at one table. Great service, great food, great drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad.. Not bad.. We went there on a tuesday to celelbrate 3 birthdays (mine and couple other friends)!! We were around 10 people, so, we requested their private room.. That was nice.. We were left...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. A must-go for sail-boat sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu tries to do too much and that makes me crazy=3 stars.The host tells us to wait at the bar with the drink coaster buzzer. It looks like a tiny motel bar with the sox game on it's television as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
approximately 5 million years ago I was in Boston visiting friends. It was one of those visits where you are in "Boston" having no regard for square's and town's. We went for sushi and it was really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived with reservations for about 20 for my friend's birthday, so we got that special function room. I believe if you come with such a large crowd, you'll have no choice but to be seated in this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to keep this one short since I agree with most of the reviews here. The food is indeed pretty good but not mind blowing.Since freshness for sushi its very important, i definitely give it 5...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy sushi restaurants that are small and intimate... I appreciate a hole in the wall that serves art as food. Unfortunately, Fugakyu didn't do it for me.The restaurant attempts to imitate an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every single piece of sushi i've eaten here is fantastic, and they've got a sake menu that rivals most Japanese places in boston. Try the Namazake sake. It's sweet and cloudy, almost creamy....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant a few times on several occasions. The atmosphere is very nice. I heard that they spent 2 million dollars on building the place. The food is pretty good, not the best but a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am extremely disappointed to give Fugakyu only 3 stars. This used to be my favorite sushi place ever. However, I was not as impressed on my recent visit. My friend and I started with the pan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really don't understand why people like this place so muchthe only reason it gets 3* is because the decor is very nicesushi was ok, nothing special for the price ... combined with $8 beer, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have really mixed feelings about this place. I've come here several times, in both large groups and small, as well as on weekdays and weekends. One time I came with a big group for someone's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I am giving this place 4 stars simply due to the hype prior to going so I thought it would be the "best sushi ever"! I have to say it was not the best I have ever had, but it was good. Some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places that I would never initiate going. That is mainly due to the fact that they deliberately not serve fresh fish sometimes.This weekend, I went there for lunch. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here to celebrate my 21st birthday. Unfortunately, there were only four of us so we didn't get a tatami room. But it was nice looking at them while we sat nearby. We were impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
place is pretty good but crowded usually take guest here and they seem to like it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first sushi experience in Boston and I have to say it was splendid. Props to my date who recommended it and this being our second date I would say it was an excellent call.We walked in on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their good old days are gone. disappointing service and mediocre food.We had lunch menu today - and our tendon was dry. Even worse, we ordered green tea (without knowing we needed to pay 1.50 per cup)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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I lived in Boston from 1999 - 2002 and during that period I went to this restaurant several times. Each time was a great experience - fantastic sushi/sashimi and nice waitress talent that made the meal even...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 4 times now. Three times = great sushi. One time = just mediocre sushi. In all cases, the service was great. Definitely no service problem for me whether I am here at 1 pm or 9...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I say "Fugakyu," most people say "Oh, I haven't gone there. It's too expensive." Let me take this moment now to separate myth from fact: the more traditional rolls cost no more than they do at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Fugakyu several times and each time has been great. However, one needs to know what items to order. This is what you HAVE to order when you go to Fugakyu:Una Coco Maki: Mango, cream...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is to Japanese culture and decor as Border Cafe is to Mexico's. Only at Border Cafe, they don't force the employees to wear ponchos...Ever since my wonderful experience at Oishii Chestnut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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I was recommended to this restaurant by a co-worker of mine and since have told others to try it out. I finally got an afternoon off of the busy brunch service of where I work and ordered take out from them....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I've been here, the sushi has been very fresh and very intricately presented. The atmosphere is sleek and modern, and the wait is not too bad. I've tried some non-sushi dishes but those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! The ambience is awesome, and def. nice for an intimate gathering, or a romantic date. I went last year and can't recall all the details, but I remember I had amazing sushi and a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I knew I was about to be underwhelmed when I was being escorted to the "ONLY" empty seats available on a Monday at lunch in January: the sushi bar.I shoulda been more adventurous while looking at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband took me here for my birthday last summer. Since then we have been coming here religiously, even though we live on the other side of town. It is really delicious, everything is, except for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Feels too 'ROUTE 1: SAUGUS' for me. Know what I mean?...parking attendants, pager-buzzers for your wait, novelty sushi boats, carp pond, big screen TV, girls dressed as geishas and a 5 minute wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spider Maki Roll was delicious. I didn't know you could eat fried crab shell. My sugarmama has a dinner expense account and I went to town! So many flavors to choose from and such an amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker told me Fugakyu was the 2nd best sushi place in Boston. The reviews on various sites seemed to be overwhelmingly positive, so I figured this must be the place with the sushi. I took my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best sushi in Boston (albeit more pricey than the rest). The maki and sashimi are always fresh, and they have an incredibly wide selection of sushi in general. Their entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must echo the comments of previous reviewers. I used to hate sushi, but this place has brought me to the light. The decor is amazing.....complete with the koi pond at the front door and the paper...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is little I could say that hasn't already been said in a previous review, but this place is incredible!! I'm not a big sushi person, but I was blown away by the incredible ambiance and wide...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since this place has gotten reviewed like whoa, I'll just add a little bit o' Jamie. Upon asking Shannon B. where the boy and I should go for sushi, she promptly recommended Fugakyu located in her old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WowThis place is so good... unfortunately, I might throw up every time I have sushi because of the seaweed or whatever the black strip is that wraps up the stuff inside the rice on the outside.Ahh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best, freshest fish in Boston. Cuts of sashimi are generous, the maki is creative and the meals are consistently good. Yes, it can get expensive, but not if one orders wisely. Skip the $16...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am fugakyued out... that simple. but, if you have not been and are thinking about it -- go. its really good, they have fun seating too. if you are in a large party you can get your own lil room....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much more to say about this place, because it's been reviewed so much. I went with a big group of friends and had a great time. We had our own booth with the sliding doors. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as sushi places go, this one is fantastic. I would not recommend it for specifically sashimi or nigiri pieces, but the rolls are fabulous.They have an amazing selection of different kinds of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum.after voicing my sheer pleasure to good friend of mine, he exhaustedly stated that though he had been to fugakyu many times and been happy, he had never experienced thrill.i couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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I had bad exprienceS with FUGAKYU, especially in DELIVERY sevices.!!! this restaurant doesn't have a professional management at all(the employees cannot speak english fluently and also I need to repeat 4-5...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, delicious, delicious -- but you've already heard that from countless other yelpers. So I'll just offer my short recommendations:1. Spicy seafood salad2. Louisiana Roll3. If going at night,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi, gorgeous environment, a little too pricey considering there are places like Ginza that seem pretty comparable in every aspect except for ambiance.Apparently you can order live lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Totally disappointed with the experience at fugakyu, I don't want to pick a nice waiter/waitress just like to win a lottery, I don't want to spend money to beg their smile, and I don't want to be an actor when...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it simple: every single time I have gone, the food and service have both been impeccable. never once have I had a problem or complaint about my meal here, and thats saying a lot because I am...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to believe this restaurant is owned by Chinese. Their sushi just tastes good. They have nice deco, with big screen TVs. They have a book of choices of different sushi plus big wine list....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A girl took me on a date here once. I put out. I had to, this place is very impressive! The lobby is very well decorated, complete with a koi pond. Then, you sit in this little room of your own and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The warm sunshine, the crisp breeze, the wonderful friend, MIT, Quincy St, followed by the most satisfying meal.....wow!!!! what a wonderful day.... We both were craving Japanese food... some yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Since I found out about Fugakyu, my husband and I usually visit it every Saturday. Don't just try only Sushi, you should also try other entree dishes. My favorite would be Lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent place. a little pricier than ginza, fancier looking too. main thing I don't like is that it's always mobbed and the food is not even that much better than ginza to pay more and wait longer so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start this review off by telling all you Yelpers that I have recently acquired a horribly depressing allergy to sushi. It seems that my stomach has become an even more discerning critic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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NOT when i last dine there with my husband. waiting time was just right considering the size of the restaurant. after a long walk around to the 3rd floor, we were seated at a four person table and was greeted...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is like Sushi Wal Mart, except not cheap like Wal Mart, and full of Asians instead of white southerners. Fugakyu is a big and bustling Japanese joint in Coolidge Corner, home of 100 other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a neighborhood restaurant that we go probably once a week. Its strong suit is the cooked food while the sushi and sashimi is not up to the standards of Uni, O Ya, or Oishii. The sushi is not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At Fugakyu, I found the quality of the fish to be Excellent. They had Every type of fish we were hoping for, and it looked so fresh!They have a very creative picture-book-type menu that accompanies a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Average sushi. Tasting menu disappointing. Will not go back. Much better sushi is found at Oishii in south end or Haru.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with this place. My boyfriend and I go here once a week, on average. They have great rolls and the sashimi is delicious. Only the maguro here is not to my liking, but everything else...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place! Yeah, right... just in case anyone missed it, that was facetious. Good atmosphere, good service, good food. The salads are AWESOME! Nice variety of rolls, including those trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers! This is the first time that you have ever failed me. I kept on hearing good things about this place, and how it was the best sushi in Boston, so I went out on a limb and came here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pure culinary genius.Lobster meat roe spicy mayoAll covered in cheeseServed in a shellI nearly died in ecstasy tasting this appetizer. I was scraping the sides of the shell trying to get every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know I know, Fugakyu doesn't need another review! I'll keep it short. Went on my birthday with just my husband so my review might be clouded by the fact that I didn't have any kids to worry about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM... Expensive yum, Went here for sushi recently with friends. Top rate sushi & sashimi - very fresh and beautifully presented. Good list of sakes and fun cocktails. I also ate here last year for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Im a pretty avid sushi eater, and I have been to Fugakyu upwards of 15 times. I think I go back for the abuse! The service is not exactly friendly, and they get pretty annoyed when you ask them about their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live very close to this place so I come here a lot! I really like their sushi, plain and simple. I've never needed a reservation, but I do see how busy it gets, so it's a good idea if you aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My ex took me here once -- he was really cheap and we went dutch on everything, so it was a grand gesture on his part. I'm not a sushi fanatic but the sushi was good.Why the two stars? Because of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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I was rather disappointed with the blocks of sashimi slabs they served when I ordered the Sashimi-Sushi deluxe Boat with my parents and husband. You can tell that the restaurant is not overseen by Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, but spotty service and long waits sometimes.The booths are great if you can get them: they are rarely available. The sushi bar is also a good option.The sushi itself is always fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having spent my first born's college tuition at Oishii, I opted to go to Fugakyu for my next sushi craving based on the stellar reviews. Yelpers do not lie. Fugakyu was all that. I made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, GREAT food. Very pricey for what it is though! We had 2 appetizers before our entrees. Vegetable tempura and spring rolls. Probably 5 pieces of vegetables in the tempura, and 4 spring...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short version: great fish, high prices, really annoying people.Longer version: I've been to Fugakyu a number of times, and I will continue to go back for the fish. The quality leaves nothing to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Fugakyu after many years of near misses (long line, cancelled plans, busy during friends' plans to go here, etc.).I definietely want to go back again. I don't like mega-crowds so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great atmosphere and delicious fresh fish make this a great place for a date or special dinner. I sat at the sushi bar and watch boats of samon, yellow tale and rice float by. The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Idaho rolls.Fugakyu can be pricey, but it's a fantastic place to go for a treat or special occasion. The mango salmon roll with special sauce is to die for. I tend to stick with the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dragon Roll Una Coco Maki Hot sake = favorite meal in Brookline.I've had wonderful experiences here and can't wait for more excuses to make the trek on the Green Line. Maybe for my birthday?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dice K rolls anyone? Great place for sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group to celebrate a friend's quarter century -and holy let the sake flow and the sushi roll (yea, I know, but I couldn't resist). As soon as we were seated in our private...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu is definitely one of my favorite places to eat in the Boston area. It's often packed, and if you don't have a reservation expect to wait, OR opt for a seat at the sushi bar if there are just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Boston. It is so clean, classy, and yummy. The variety of foods are always appetizing.It's open fairly late, so it's a great place to go when you're roaming...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for late night dining. There aren't many places that you can roll into at 1:18 AM on a Saturday morn for sushi. That being said, we endured nasty looks (they close at 1:30 AM) until we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like going to Epcot but with excellent food. Plenty of ecclectic dining rooms, great drinks, inventive maki and entrees, priced as it should be.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For years this has been my favorite sushi restaurant but I feel that it's been slipping a bit lately. The maki aren't quite as good as they used to be. That being said, I'll still dine here, just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed going to Fugakyu. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed, the service was great, and the food was excellent. I had the chicken teriyaki and it was modestly priced for how much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They got tons of roll menu so i cannot never get bored at this place.Great sushi.sometimes service gets slow depends on the busy night and hard to catch the waitress was not a good thing. Besides...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm half-Japanese and I rarely go out for sushi! Maybe it's because I like it better at home with family, but I decided to give Fugakyu a chance, and I must say, Grandma could learn a thing a thing or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi. We really enjoyed the Tuna and Jalpeno roll, it was actually cooling and refreshing. The Mango Maki was sweet and delicious.The atmosphere is nice, and cute. I love the Koi pond, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Manchester, NH and I have lived in New England for about 2 years. My girlfriend and I are constantly looking for a good sushi restaurant. It looks like we found it. We went to Fugakyu on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Something happened to Fugakyu. Something bad. I've eaten there numerous times for the past 6 years but I hadn't been there for over a year. On Sunday I was craving "good sushi" and convinced my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to randomly run into your ex boyfriend (whom you haven't seen since the last time you randomly ran into him about a year ago) there's no better place than Fugakyu! And, it's best if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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The experience at Fugakyu was all around awesome. It starts when you first walk in with the beautiful way the restaurant is layed and decorated. Then there is the wonderful food. I have never had sush...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots for sushi. I know there are so many great little sushi places in Boston so I'll highlight why Fugakyu stands out.1. Nice touch on the warm fragrant towel when seated2. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for kaiten sushi on monday and it was a great way to experience fugakyu for the first time.first, the place is very nice. it had a calming feeling and i liked the decor. i didn't go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I am a bit of a sushi snob. Methinks there is no sushi like California sushi. It's just always better in Cali...EXCEPT Fugakyu.First, let me tell you about Hiro, GOS (God of Sushi). He's not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why people think this place is fantastic. It has a solid showing in the sushi dept.. but just not the best I've ever had. Everytime I go there.. there isn't much of a wait.. so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are tons of great sushi places in Boston but this one ranks way up there for me. First of all the atmosphere is hard to beat- if you call ahead you can reserve a "private" booth which has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had mixed experiences with Fugakyu of both positives and negatives, but my last one was pretty poor.I don't quite understand the glowing praise it gets though, as the sushi is very middle of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi here was really good. not the best sushi i've ever had but it's pretty damn good and i don't think i've had better in boston. the rolls were good but it was the sashimi that was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fugakyu sushi is good. Not the best sushi in Boston, nor the best value, but Fugakyu is good in both categories. I really go here for the private booths (awesome!) and the extensive menu. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey, but consistently worth it. I know some have had pretty bad experiences here with the service, and I myself have waited much too long for a table before. But the food is so good that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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As a foodie, I love trying out new restaurants and often find myself returning to the same favorite ones. Fugakyu is NOT one of them but we wanted sushi in that area so we ended up there. I read other reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very chic place. Perfect to have a little celebratory party or get together with friends or family. The food is worth the money. I like the private rooms you can reserve.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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I don't understand why the people give them 5 stars rating each time when so many guests serious complained, it makes me sick... , if it is worth it, the marvelous service attitude and delight sushi should be...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE REAL STORY ABOUT FUK-GA-YU, JUST FUNNY. I really really love their food, service, and its name, so I will tell y'all. I have been their royal customer for the past 9 years. A hotel I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like this place need any more reviews...still I'm going to stroke my ego and pretend that my opinion matters and needs to be heard. So here it is. I went here on a Monday night at about 7pm. Despite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just all right - there are better ones. I guess people go there as part of a trend. Paying extra not for the food but for additional wait staffs and warm towelettes.Some time hostesses and wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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I don't know what the reviewer below is talking about - this place has always been a consistenly great experience for me and one of the restaurants that I usually take friends from out of town to. I believe...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my five years in Boston, I never really experienced a great Japanese/sushi restaurant. Fugakyu is pretty good, but not fantastic. For a casual dining environment, it is great. Fish is fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Service is bad, I don't understand why there are so many people go to there, go somewhere else, save your money.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note: This review is purely for Kaiten and not for the "actual menu". That said, ZOMG!!1!eleventy!I went here with fellow sushiphile Shannon B. for a girls' date last week. We'd both been wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I know nothing about good sushi. It fact, this was my first "real" sushi experience, but I loved it! Everything I ate was delicious. Reading the other reviews about the staff, I was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here was excellent. However, it loses a star because as a few other yelpers have pointed out the staff can be total jerks. I decided to rollerblade to the location because I enjoy exercise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is great! I lived in Japan and it is the best I have found since I came back to Boston. The staff were very nice and the atmosphere is excellent. The pricing is not unreasonable like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclosure: I'm a complete sushi n00b, or whatever the term is. But it turns out that I frakking love the stuff. Salmon and tuna are my favorites, and I'm always a fan of the spicy stuff. And,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, disclosure: I like maki. Not sophisticated enough to really appreciate sushi but at least I can admit it. I'm that guy who goes to the Japanese restaurant and orders gyoza, shu mai (which, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should preface this by letting you all know that I am spoiled by an exellent sushi joint in Northampton, MA, called Osaka.I had heard so much about how great Fugakyu is, that I came with pretty high...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In short: Great sushi, but not worth the wait with so many other options near by and now in Boston!The atmosphere, and location is nice if you live west of Boston or in Brookline, but it's nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went for my third visit To Fugakyu and, once again, I thoroughly enjoyed it. We got a Nigiri combo that gave us one piece of 6 or 7 different types of fish. It was excellent. The fish was so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi was excellent, the ambience was very cool (with the [seemingly sound proof] private rooms complete with their own personal coat closets, the valet parking relatively cheap (for Boston), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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For those of you who don't mind throwing around a little cash, this restaurant boasts an authentic Japanese dining experience, complete with your own person dining room (enclosed with Japanese doors and all),...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you who don't mind throwing around a little cash, this restaurant boasts an authentic Japanese dining experience, complete with your own person dining room (enclosed with Japanese doors...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food and wonderful service. The drink list had a wide range and their specialty drinks are delicious. The only negatives about this place is that the food is pretty pricey and if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here once with Nick and Hamo to celebrate the end of the Ells. It was a great choice, We sat upstairs and walking through I felt like I was in Kill Bill vol. 1. The food was great, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little expensive for the traditional boat, caterpillar, dragon etc sushi, but better than normal. They did have some interesting rolls with coconut, tomato and fruit though, so I was glad to see...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than the average sushi restaurant but not the best. Please take into account that I've always gone there with a native Japanese person who is very picky. She thought the decor was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for kaiten sushi on a Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised by the relatively low price and extensive selection. Definitely will go again.The place got real nice jap-like decor and you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
!!!! A SUSHI BOAT EXTRAVAGANZA !!!!!! I think when I was asked to meet up here, I said something similar to "No. Fugak-YOU!", as I didn't want to ride the train from State St to Coolidge. And yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with most of the reviews so far...The quality of food is fine (I've had better though). The quality of staff is bad (read: they are not friendly at all, they don't even make a slight effort to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place in Boston! This may be because my favorite dishes are somewhat plebian and unimaginative.. I love the sashimi here-- compared to a year ago, the pieces are much larger. However...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST SUSHI JOINT IN TOWN!I love their sushi. fresh, flavorful. beautiful, etc. etc. etc. etc.The decor and atmosphere is also very pretty and realizing. The wait staff is very friendly, helpful,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of bad reviews about this place because of the snobiness of the waitstaff. Eh. Whatever. Sure the hostesses seem like the japenese mafia....but....the Sushi is damn good and FRESH.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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I'm sure this is beginning to sound like a broken record... but Fugakyu really is wonderful. Not only is the sushi incredibly fresh, well assembled, and downright flavorful and complex (well, at least for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! Even chatting with a taxi driver from Tokyo recently, he told me this was hands down, the best in Boston!The setting is right up their with the sushi, I love that you can curtain off your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno, this used to be my favorite sushi place in the entire world. But it seems like its gone a little downhill lately. This makes me sad.The interior is very neat - sort of like you are in this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi. 'Nuff said. Everything I wanted to say has already been said previously.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KAI TEN has Hit Boston! YES! I have been waiting for years for this very awesome sushi experience. Just like in San Fran, you can now sit at the sushi bar and watch your food float by you on little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sushi was great, divine, melts in your mouth, grade super-awesome-fresh-fantastic-A! if you want oiishi in chestnut hill quality sushi or similiar, but you also want to eat comfortably without getting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi place, not only has the best sushi in Boston but the environment is truly unique with individual Bamboo booths for parties of 4 or more (they even have entire floors to rent). This is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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I live in NYC and am a serious sushi eater. This is one of the best places I've ever been to. Sushi on this caliber in New York would go for $75 per person -- here you can have a great meal for half that (no...
menupages.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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We just went to Fugakyu for the first time. The wait was not obscene, since we went for lunch. The Tatami booths are wonderfully delightful with an air of privacy. The appetizers were above average. The Kani...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sushi is so fresh and the spicy seafood salad is so good
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nick and Joey took us here for dinner and we had a really nice time. Sushi here is one of the best I have ever had, and it should be for what they charge.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just going to roll out the orange carpet here! I am apparently the only Yelper who thought this was cheap! So much food! And it everything was deelish. Even the drink(momo blosson light on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Non-sushi eater review:We went on NYE, cause we're crazy like that. We were able to sit right away at the sushi bar, which was pretty cool. You can watch the sushi chefs slaving away (clearly not a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think people are too generous when it comes to rating this place a "5." Even a "4" rating is not really accurate at all. I usually give a place two chances before I give up on it. Both times, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its too bad the previous reviewer had such a bad experience, I have had nothing but good service there. While not in-your-face friendly, the servers always give you enough time with each course and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate to do this but I have to give them a perfect rating, if for no other reason than Fu has consistently had the tastiest, freshest sushi I've had in Boston. The food is great. Well, let me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had dinner here, and it was delicious. We started with the soft shell crab appetizer, and then ordered the Ocean Spray sashimi with two other of their house rolls. I'm not a big fan of rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the sushi here may not be as good as oishi (from what I hear), I think the specialty rolls (ie. Dragon, Rainbow, Crazy, etc) are great. The tatami rooms are a great place for large groups....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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It was our 2-d year Wedding Anniversary, my husband just got a position at Harvard - many reasons to celebrate! So we chose Fugakyu for that. Husband dressed up in suit, I made beautiful hair - so, we appeared...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when it comes to sushi, i am a bit of a snob... and with that being said this place isn't so bad... i sat at the sushi bar (which the hostess told us it was a wise choice). their ocean spray sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite thing about Fugakyu is the decor.Most sushi places in Boston are rather drab. At most, they offer a sort of minimalism that I find boring. Fugakyu is very different. It almost feels like a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anyone says. Getting sushi here is a total treat for me. I know what good sushi is and I know what I like and what I like is Fugakyu :DDespite what some others have said. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is straight up unimpressive. The atmosphere reminds me of a factory and the service is pretty terrible. So why all the good reviews? Because Boston is seriously lacking in good sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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fugakyu has great food, very fresh and fairly priced. nicely decorated with authentic japanese materials. whats wrong, the host and hostesses all have this attitude like they look down at you. they...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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If I could afford it, I'd come here all of the time! Creative and great quality sushi. Nigiri is good but I think you have to take advantage of the many rolls that they offer. Service is great and I love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten sushi all over the country and I am glad that Fugakyu is in Boston, where I spend most of my time. Hands down my favorite sushi ever. I used to go there before it became the big hit it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think this place needs any more reviews, but I thought I'd put my $0.02. It's excellent sushi. It's trying to be upscale what with the valet parking and the buddha fountain in the entrance....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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My boyfriend and I have tried almost every Japanese restaurant in the immediate Boston area. This was our first time at Fugakyu. Overall we really liked it. I got several pieces of Nigiri, a house special...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: very, very good. Not quite as fresh as Japan, but very good.Price: a little too expensive for good sushi. Oishii has equally good sushi (maybe better) and is cheaper. However, getting a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it!!! The food is just wonderful, although it is not cheap by any standard. I would have to say you are paying for quality in this case. From the sashimi to the sushi and salad and down to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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I really enjoyed Fugakyu. We sat at the sushi bar, but didn't pull anything off the boat line. I especially enjoyed the torchons. Overall, I think it's the best sushi in Boston.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
