Ayy, this is a pretty good lunch spot. Got the bento but the quality per item is well founded (Karage, 2 types of Okoyomi, takoyaki, beef). The pricing kinda matches the value. Probably should favor ordering the different okonomiyaki. read more

Been here a few times and always enjoyed the food! I usually order the pork okonomiyaki, seafood okonomiyaki, and sometimes the ebi mayo! All are delicious :-) Only con is that there is always a long wait to be seated. Also, only certain seats can watch the chef make your food. read more

Ok, the food here is authentic!! Not only are cooks hired from Japan to ensure authenticity, the quality is excellent. That being said, do not come here for a bento box or teriyaki chicken. The cuisine is specifically geared towards bringing authentic Okinomiyaki to America. It is healthy (if you don't order all the cheesy items only) and scrumptious. But it does take time. So order the okinomiyaki and yakitori first, then get the appetizers and salads. read more

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I rarely give a 1 star review on Yelp, but this is a place I won't revisit again. Came here with a friend on a Sunday night and waited 2 hours for a table that was not occupied the whole time we were there. There were about 5-6 parties seated and a whole section of tables were not seating people. We thought the tables were reserved, but that wasn't the case since we were eventually seated there. When I asked the server about it, he looked very confused and just said sorry. Then we waited another 30 minutes for the okonomiyaki to cook - pretty sure they forgot our orders because we checked with them twice and both times they looked like they had no idea what we were talking about. At this point I just wanted to leave. Now onto the food. The okonomiyaki was overpriced and simply didn't taste good. It was very burnt at the bottom and I had to scrape off a good amount since it was too bitter. My friend got a stir fry noodles with cabbage and she said it tasted average. We also got a pork belly and cheese egg crepe, which was again average. Definitely won't be back again. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Burnt Okonomiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Seafood okonomiyaki: prawns were overcooked and there was one piece of squid & scallop each. Too much mayo and the cabbage was soggy. read more

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I was really surprised to see an Okonomiyaki restaurant in the middle of a predominantly Korean strip mall on El Camino. After driving by it curiously for a few weeks, I finally stopped by to investigate. Right away, I sensed that it was a proper authentic Japanese restaurant. The menu gives you the whole back story of Fugetsu, a 60 year-old franchise from Osaka with over 70 locations in Japan! Out of curiosity, I checked their website. Shocked to find out that this location is the only restaurant in the entire US! My initial experience with Okonomiyaki in Torrance did not result in fond memories that I wished to revisit. I got a big bucket of raw seafood in doughy batter that kept sticking to the frying pan on the table. I'm glad to say that all of that inconvenience doesn't exist at Fugetsu. The chef, who I think is also the owner, cooks the Okonomiyaki on a big stovetop behind the counter, then a server will bring it out to your table, fully-formed. It finishes cooking on your table stove to give it that last 10%. The Cheetama Pork Modan (pork with melted cheese and an egg) and Gyusuji Negitama (Negi Tsukimi at lunchtime - beef tendon sprinkled with bright green chives) were the highlights as far as the signature dish goes. You can also add some crunchy noodles to the top of your Okonomiyaki by adding the Modan for $3. I also loved the fresh Cucumber Tataki, which is sprinkled in big bonito flakes and the Onigiri Chazuke, which has a nice hearty dashi broth. They also have a Clam Ramen and a variety of uni dishes which I haven't been able to try yet because they were having trouble finding a supplier. They have a variety of sakes, sochus, and your typical Asahi, Sapporo type beers. The service is great, very friendly. To avoid long waits, make sure you get a reservation. Sometimes you can get lucky and there are open tables, but more often than not, every table will have occupants. My verdict? Well after that first time I came in, I came in again three times that week, each time introducing it to a different group of friends, family and co-workers. That's all you need to know. read more

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Food and service was both great! I liked pork and cheese okonomiyaki better than yakisoba - can't wait to try other okonomiyaki here next time! Just one thing... too many fruit flies.. there were literally 8 fruit flies just on the soy sauce bottle and one of them was inside the bottle read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Delux yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Definitely my new go-to place when I'm getting okonomiyaki cravings! I didn't realize there was a specific restaurant out there that focuses on these type of dishes. We got here around 1:30 pm with the hostess letting us know that there was a 30 min wait. At first, I was worried that we wouldn't be seated in time before their lunch time break. Finally, they seated us (even though it was 2:15 pm) and we got straight to ordering! I ordered the lunch special (pork yakisoba and okonomiyaki), which is literally the best deal ever! $12 for two full sized meals! This was more than enough for us and the food was fantastic. The service was great and I greatly appreciate that they were willing to accommodate us! Overall, I highly recommend this place and will be coming back! :) read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Pork Yakisoba and Okonomiyaki! - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Excellent place for your value and the food was great! I highly recommend getting the House Special Okonomoyaki and the rice bowl. We didn't make a reservation but was able to get a seat within a few minutes. read more

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When we think of Japanese food, we don't always think about okonomiyaki. Mainly because there aren't that many Japanese restaurants around here that actually serve legit okonomiyaki. But oh, wait, Fugetsu does! Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style pancake that's mostly made with cabbage. The last time I had okonomiyaki was last year in Osaka, and Fugetsu definitely reminded me of that delicious moment (although I don't think anything can beat the ones straight out of Japan). We strolled in on a Saturday evening expecting a long wait, but we were seated within 5 minutes. There isn't a whole lot of room inside, so you'll probably get cozy with your neighbors. The staff was super friendly and accommodating through our entire visit. There was also a steady stream of 2000s rock playing, including Fall Out Boy, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and All-American Rejects. Random? Yes. Awesome in its own strange and nostalgic way? Yes. Took me straight back to high school. We ordered their special Fugetsuyaki, chanpon yakisoba, and ika somen at the recommendation of our server. I will say that I was slightly disappointed that the okonomiyaki came out pretty much cooked and just stayed on our pan for a little while to stay warm. One of the fun experiences of the okonomiyaki we had in Osaka was being able to finish cooking it ourselves. That being said, the flavors were still on point, although I think they could hold the mayonnaise and sauce a bit more. The ika somen is sliced squid sashimi with soy sauce; if you're a fan of sashimi, give it a try, but otherwise, I think you could skip it. The yakisoba was a good carb filler for us. Between two people, an okonomiyaki and yakisoba was definitely more than enough food. If you're in the mood to try decent okonomiyaki, Fugetsu is where it's at! read more

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This is maybe my second time getting okonomiyaki in CA. In Japan, I went to a place that prepared and made the pancake right in front of you so when I saw the grills at the table, I was really excited! Sadly it's an order, it comes out cooked, but we'll put in on the grill for you to keep it warm-type place. Nonetheless, everything we got was delicious and I ate til I couldn't anymore. We got their most popular dish: the Cheetama Pork Modan. Delicious and filled with veggies (which is a win in my book.) Having the Buta salad was perfect as our healthy dose and cleansing the palette. Spicy Shrimp and Scallop. I would pass on this because the sauce was just spicy mayo on top of cooked shrimp. The scallops were delicious though! read more

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OKAAAAY okonomiyaki, Fugetsu did that! I tried okonomiyaki for the first time here and now I have fallen in love with cabbage. The food is SO good and the service is quite fast (despite their menu saying you could wait around 20 minutes for certain dishes). I really love the balance between savory meat and sauce with cabbage. It's official - I've become a Fugetsu stan. read more

I have been looking forward to eating here for years so I was a bit disappointed in their food. We did come towards the end after a busy day so I am open to trying it again. I had the beef modanyaki with an egg. The food was quite salty and the pancake portion unfortunately was mushy. The deluxe yakisoba was even saltier. The beef part of the dish was really yummy and I think it would taste better on a rice bowl. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Beef Modanyaki - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This was my first time having okonomiyaki and it did not disappoint! I came in with 3 friends around 5:30pm on a Friday and we got seated right away, which was great, since I didn't see any reservations available online ahead of time. We ordered a few apps to get started and had the tuna carpaccio and the dashi tonpei yaki. The tuna was pretty fresh and is a great option if you enjoy onion, however I wasn't a fan of the dashi tonpei yaki. We requested it with shrimp, but it unfortunately came I'm out in pork which I don't eat, but I just picked it out. Even still, I found the dish too "fishy" for my taste most likely because I'm not a fan of the bonito/fish flakes, but this is just a personal preference. For the main course, we all ordered okonomiyakis and they came out after a brief wait. I was able to get a classic fugetsu one without the beef and squid- only with shrimp. It was a lot smaller, but I was glad they were able to accommodate my request. We all really enjoyed our respective okonomiyakis. My friend who got the one with cod roe noodle okonomiyaki was probably our favorite. The noodles are mixed in a mayo sauce, which tasted great slightly warmed from the griddle. For some reason, her cabbage (the base of the pancake) tasted oddly better than the rest of ours. Regardless, we all really enjoyed the dish. I'll definitely be back! read more

After trying a few times to make reservations here, finally got a reserved spot for lunch. Happy I did since it was a birthday lunch. When we had arrived we were greeted fairly quickly and asked if we had reservations. We were seated right away since there were tables that were marked with the reservation sign. On each table there was a hot plate griddle that the wait staff had turned on. There is a check in offer, and they offer a variety of small sides free with it. I had ordered the buttered corn. Which came out on a hot plate which he just put it on the griddle to keep it hot. Which I thought was cool. The butter corn was really tasty. I had ordered the cheetama. Which on the menu says it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It actually came out quicker than expected. When he brought it out he out it on the griddle to keep it piping hot. It was so flavorful. The bottom had cabbage, layered on top was pork, then yakisoba noodles, then cheese, then the sauce, which I think is made up of mayo and there special sauce. Every bite was cheesy and hot. Def come back here again. I had a great experience. read more

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So I make okonomiyaki once a month at home... I thought it'd be interesting to go to a place that specializes in it. I made reservations through Yelp for lunch and came here with the BF to check it out - it's in a small plaza next to the Jiffy Lube. The parking lot is pretty tight and we had some difficulty parking. The place itself is small but cute - it should be noted that the griddles are not for cooking your okonomiyaki, but rather for keeping it warm once served. There's a guy in the back who works away at frying batches to be served. The tables have okonomiyaki sauce and seaweed flakes that can be used on your orders. My boyfriend and I got the following: - Pork Okonomiyaki Lunch Combo w/ Beef Gyudon: Wanted to try just a normal okonomiyaki for comparison to my homemade was. It was surprisingly good, and the portion was so big! Adding the seaweed flakes gave it a nice savory taste with the mild fried cabbage. The pork added its own flavor and the okonomiyaki sauce tied it all together. Their gyudon was actually a surprise - despite what little meat there was, the rice was incredibly flavorful from the broth/sauce! It was very meaty and delicious. - Green Onion Mondonyaki: This is a little like the pork okonomiyaki done Hiroshima style, as there is a layer of noodles and egg, topped with green onions. However, instead of the yakisoba noodles you see in Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, they use some kind chewy rice noodle that gives the okonomiyaki layer a nice bite. The flavor is a lot like the regular pork okonomiyaki, except the noodles and fried egg add more substance, making it super tasty. The pile of green onions also made for a refreshing topping. This option is only available during lunch. Overall the food is actually really good. The portions here were quite big and filling, so I thought it was worth what I paid for. I was skeptical given the reviews about the lack of meat and flavor... but I thought it was actually tasty. There was enough pork in both of them that I did not feel ripped off of shredded cabbage. I think the key is to add the seaweed flakes - they add a lot of flavor to the sauce and cabbage. My homemade version is more elaborate with the toppings, but I was impressed that their basic pork okonomiyaki was so tasty. I think having it cooked/kept warm on a hot griddle makes a big difference. During lunch eat set comes with miso soup and salad. These are nothing special as the salad is incredibly generic with a sour dressing and the miso soup is muddled in flavor and consistency. They'd really benefit from providing a sesame or ginger dressing with their salad instead. Service is weird here... which is why I am docking a star. When we came here during lunch, there seemed to be only 1 guy serving/seating tables, and he wasn't very efficient. For example, he'd go fill up one table's water... but instead of walking around to see if anyone else needed water, he'd just put it straight away and do some other task. Thus our waters never got filled when everyone else would flag him down for water. At some point people were waiting to be seated, yet there were a few uncleaned tables available. Other people were still waiting to pay their bill - one lady even went up to the front to get her billed paid. When getting a togo box, it took awhile to get our server's attention and we even had to assist the other table to get their togo box request! We were fine since we weren't in a hurry... but during lunch, service should be more quicker and efficient, given that people might be taking a work lunch break. I'll have to try coming during dinner, as their lunch menu was limited to only pork okonomiyaki. Good to try the basics though! read more

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GET YO NAME ON THE LIST! The first time my date and I came here, they were extremely busy, severely understaffed, and they didn't greet us. We stood among four other groups of people and waited 20 minutes for an employee to call up the next person on the wait list, only to then be told that they weren't seating any new groups that night. Why they couldn't have told us that when we came in...I don't know. Came back another day 30 minutes after opening, had to fight through the crowd to put our name on the list. The wait was over an hour. Just be prepared for that. I really wanted to try the pork okonomiyaki, but when we finally came, I was a pescatarian at the time. I got the garlic hot mayo seafood item with noodles instead. It was my first time having this type of cuisine, and it was quite a tasty experience! I love spicy mayo and garlic, so of course it was going to be a hit. I'm hoping to bring my sister here soon so I can finally try an okonomiyaki. 4/5 stars because the customer service is a bit lacking, and the wait is entiiiiirely too long. read more

If you are planning to come during dinner time, make a reservation! Otherwise, you might be able to get seated at the bar like I did. Would highly recommend the modan version of their okinomiyakis as they come with noodles. Super filling! Not sure if I'd recommend the 2 entree meals, though we ordered salmon teriyaki and shrimp tempura and the portions were huge. Overall, service was the best part of our dining service and the main reason for this place receiving 5 stars. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - 2 entree meal with salmon teriyaki and shrimp tempura - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Okonomiyaki fugetsu: the most popular item in Japan for this chain. Was ok to me... bit too fatty with the mayo and too salty for me. I don't like cheeseburgers for the same reason. If you like cheeseburgers maybe this is better for you. Couldn't taste the cabbage; would have preferred more cabbage and less sauce/dough. Tonpei yaki: must try. Delicious. Best I have ever had. Pork wrapped in yellow dough. Soft, flavorful. Very Japanese; not too fatty or salty. Like a hot pork sandwich only better. Spicy Scallop/shrimp: shrimp has shrimp flavor; not the standard tasteless mass produced shrimp you get from India/Indonesia/Chile in most restaurants. Scallops also not the standard water filled white disks you see in the store or most restaurants; has a real scallop flavor and the texture isn't just brown crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside; tastes like a scallop with chewy texture all the way through. Seems like they use higher quality seafood than the standard restaurant. Definite motivated to try the other seafood dishes as a result. Deep fried smelt: excellent/ crispy. Eat the head. Head was not bitter. Smaller fish like smelt safer to eat since they have less mercury b/c they have short lifespans. Better than sanma. Good fish oil. read more

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Wanting something different, we ventured to Fugetsu for their one of a kind Japanese comfort dish, Okonomiyaki. The restaurant itself is not too spacey but pretty comfy with a casual atmosphere. Looking at the table set up, I was initially excited to see all the metal grill in each table - thinking food will be prepared in front of us but unfortunately, it was only used to heat up the Okonomiyaki & Soba which were prepared backstage. The two of us ordered and shared: *Kaki butter soy sauce: Grilled oysters dressed with butter and soya. The oysters tasted fresh, but sadly the saltiness threw us off a bit.... * Yaki Onigiri: The salmon roe yaki onigiri was a hit for me. Crispy triangle rice topped generously with the salmon roe, delicious and worth ordering the second round. * Okonomiyaki: This was a chubby pancake stuffed with cabbage and a variety of other ingredients. It was a little salty for my liking and not that special. * Chanpon yakisoba: Made with generous amount of pork, squid and prawn and topped with egg and personally I think this is okay. Not that extraordinary, I guess I've tried too many fried noodles in a lifetime... lol! xD The service was understaffed. It took a good 45 mins for our food to arrive. The food cost a little high as well and the portion was more of a modest side. In all, I'm still glad to have tried it once (the food concept is different and definitely refreshing addition to the food scene in the Bay Area) but not sure if I will be revisiting. read more

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The food here was delicious. We weren't sure what to order so we got the set for two. It included edamame, tofu salad, tonpei-yaki, chanpon yakisoba, and fugetsuyaki. We also got a free quick item (butter corn) because we checked in on Yelp. The butter corn was simple but tasty. It came out on a small sizzling platter. My favorites were the tonpei-yaki and the fugetsuyaki. For the tonpei-yaki, you get a choice if you want cheese in it or not. Our waiter recommended the cheese in it and I'm sure glad he did. The tables have a couple condiments on the side in case you need to add a little extra seasoning or sauce. I saw some of the other reviews that said there could be quite a wait for a table. Luckily, we went about an hour before closing and didn't have to wait for a table. read more

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Great okonomiyaki place!!! Went in on a Friday 9:15pm. Took the bar and got service pretty fast. (Close at 10pm) FOOD Got a bit of everything: Okonomiyaki was my favourite. It came with a lot of sauce and great flavour!!! The yakisoba was really light which is perfect for my meal because it balences out the richness of the Okonomiyaki. I also got takowasa(pickled octopus with wasabi) great with sake!!! I tried the Uni Onigiri which was so so. SERVICE The server was really nice and attentive. The only down side of the place is the price is a little steep if you want to get fed when you are hungry. I heart the lunch deals are great! Definitely will come back for sure!!! read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Seafood Yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Actually came here a few months ago for my friend's birthday and I had no idea what I was about to eat but was pleasantly surprised. Great food & stellar service. Am so happy they're open for takeout during COVID. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Warm welcome Fugetsu to the United States. Famous okonomiyaki shop in Japan decided to open its fifth overseas location, first one in the US here in the Bay Area. I had their okonomiyaki in Osaka and when I heard their grand opening a few months ago, I was excited. Between takoyaki and okonomiyaki, must have while in Osaka type food and I do so at every visit to Osaka (even if it's a short layover at a train station). They cook at their kitchen and bring them over to warm skillet at your table. We shared beef and prawns. Not that traditional ingredients but I let my friend pick as it was his first time. My preference would be pork and squid. Okonomiyaki tasted just like what I remember from Fugetsu in Osaka. The sauce and mayonnaise combination perfectly compliments cabbage pancake. Service was good. Takes time for them to cook, so they suggested to order some small appetizer. Small appetizer is free if you check in on Yelp. They have Asahi by draft, goes well with okonomiyaki. My friend said he would be back here with his friends. I increased okonomiyaki loving population by one again. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Okonomiyaki with noodles added - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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DAY/OCCASION: - Friday dinner with friends. Group of 3, including myself. I believe we got there around 6:30pm or so and did not have a wait. Definitely was excited to try this place since I have not seen any Okonomiyaki places up here in NorCal. LOCATION/INTERIOR: - The restaurant is located in the McWhorters Village Shopping Center at the corner of El Camino Real and Bowers Ave. The restaurant is closer to Bowers Ave. - The entrance is between Honeyberry and 99 Chicken. - Inside they have a bar area (right next to the kitchen, where you can see them cook Okonomiyaki and such with glass windows) and tables for the rest of the area. Each table has a hot place equipped with the table. - Definitely a little sad that you CANNOT cook your own Okonomiyaki. They cook it in the back and they put it on the hot plate to keep it warm while we eat it. ORDER & TASTE: - Uni Seafood Okonomiyaki ($23.95): We ordered this off of their Seasonal Menu. I was a little hesitant to try this one since I wasn't sure how I felt about raw fish being on an Okonomiyaki. I must say, it was pretty good. If you are craving Okonomiyaki or want to try, I would recommend here. - Yakisoba: i can't remember if they had different types of yakisoba but I remember it being pretty good but would recommend the Okonomiya more. - Yaki Onigiri with Salmon Roe ($6): This was nice and crispy (as it should be) a pretty good amount of salmon roe and green onion on top. - Butter Corn: We got this free with the YELP check-in offer. It was OK but I would probably get something else next time. CUSTOMER SERVICE: - Friendly and attentive. I drink a lot of water so I really appreciate it when the service is attentive to refill my drink. - Our server didn't seem Japanese but I think the cook was Japanese. The menu is in both Japanese and English. *I would recommend it to people to try! I wish they served Monjyayaki but not many places do. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Uni okonomiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Restaurant is on the smaller size and parking may be hard to find during rush hour in that small plaza. It gets busy around dinner time so there might be a wait. Tight space, best for four or less. Dishes are hit or miss depending on what you order. My faves are buta negi and pork belly omelette. Okonomiyaki - what they're know for but it's just Ok Yakisoba - another classic, Good Shrimp and cheese yakisoba - Good but shrimp is really small Uni yakisoba - Ok, good if you really like uni Butter corn - not good flavorless and portion for one Thin sliced beef with onions - appetizer, Ok but a lil salty Steak in pepper sauce - not good, tough and very salty Grilled smelt in butter sauce - Very Good but salty Buta Negi -thin fried pork belly- Delicious favorite app Rolled egg omelette with pork belly - Delicious favorite app read more

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Ok, so overall everything was really good. I had the pork yakisoba. Food arrived quickly and the staff was friendly and very helpful. My only real complaint was the portion sizes. So, you pay 15 bucks, I feel like you can give more noodles and certainly more pork (there were maybe three small pieces.) You can ease up on the cabbage, no one orders that for the veggies! But still, I would come back and have more! Well worth it. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I wasn't really impressed with this place. We came in for our reservation at 1:30 pm. The place was completely empty. The interior is really clean and neatly decorated. There's also a board with some seasonal specials on the walls but I was deterred by the prices..(they were at least $18 a dish) The menu was unorganized and messy. Food came out fast. Less than 10 minutes or so. I was deeply sadden to see the portion sizes. The lunch special includes salad, miso soup, okonomiyaki, and noodles. Salad: (2/5) I did not enjoy the sour taste to the salad dressing. I'm usually a fan of tarte sauces but this one was overwhelmingly sour. The salad was also too cold. Miso soup: (3.5/5) Nothing special. It didn't come with any tofu either. Just a load of green onions. Okonomiyaki: (4/5) It was tasty. Although I mostly tasted cabbage, the meat was delicious. There wasn't too much sauce either which I appreciated. It was just way too small. Cabbage + pork + egg batter = $12?? Yakisoba: (5/5) I really liked the pork and its marinade. It was savory and perfectly cooked. The noodles were thick and chewy. Also wish the portion size was bigger. I liked the fact that the food stayed warm throughout the entire meal. However, I didn't find this place worth it's value. All of the items are quite pricey. $12+ per person for lunch and it wasn't very filling. We left hungry and opted to get 99 Chicken afterward. The service was great but I don't think I'd come back. read more

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Awesome okonomiyaki. We just came back from Osaka, japan and this really hit the spot! The gyu (beef) yakitori was also really good. I didn't take a picture of it but the yuzu sherbert was great, dont miss it if you like a citrusy sherbert!! read more

I came for dinner on a weekday night and the restaurant was full by the time I arrived around 7:30. Parking isn't an issue since it's in a big plaza. I came in a party of 2 and was able to get seated within 10-15min of waiting. For the food, I decided to try what seemed to be popular which was the Fugetsu house special yakisoba and also the cheetama buta modan, which is a okonomiyaki with cheese, egg, and pork. Both dishes were pretty good! Although the portion wasn't as big as I expected for the amount that was charged (almost $17-20) each dish. While the staffs were friendly, they didn't really explain how things worked even though it was our first time there. Although after the yakisoba dish came on they realized we were confused and came by to let us know they turned on the grill and that everything was ready to eat. Overall was a good dining experience! It's unique since there aren't many places that specialize in teppanyaki. While I've definitely had better, I think this is pretty good for what you can get and would come back to try other dishes. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Cheetama Buta Modan - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I missed out on the opportunity to try authentic okonomiyaki in Osaka so coming here was my best bet. I thought the dining area was generally tiny. There was also a bar area for individual guests. For this first visit, I ordered the lunch special negi okonomiyaki (around $12) which is the standard okonomiyaki topped with special sauce, loads of green onion, and raw egg yolk. When you place your order, the chefs at the back cook them fresh to serve on your griddle. The griddle is for keeping your okonomiyaki warm. I think it would be a lot funner if we could make it individually on our tables. Hence, the star deduction. Aside from the okonomiyaki, I also ordered their mentaiko mayonnaise yaki onigiri (around $5.50). I thought it was pricey but after taking the first bite, I didn't regret a single penny! It was my first time trying freshly made yaki onigiri. I normally eat microwaveable ones which don't compare! For those who're curious, yaki onigiri is triangle shaped rice that is grilled to leave a crispy effect on both sides. At first I thought it would be difficult the eat the okonomiyaki and yaki onigiri with just chopsticks. The okonomiyaki comes with a single metal spatula that you can use to cut into slices. I generally found it quite difficult. I think that using a knife and fork would be more effective but less authentic. The yaki onigiri itself was difficult to eat. It's hot so you couldn't simply lift it with your hands. I had to break it into pieces with chopsticks. I would definitely come again. I look forward to trying other items in the menu! read more

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This place is good to try one time for the novelty of it, but I thought that it wasn't that special. Most of the taste comes from the sauce, which was really similar to teriyaki sauce + mayo tbh, and not the ingredients. I like cabbage but there was a lot, and the pork inside was pretty dry. Mixing the melted cheese in with everything was the saving grace for the dish. We also go the yakisoba, which wasn't anything special either. It was just saucy crispy noodles with a few ingredients. There are toppings like crushed seaweed you can add for some fun. It was fun to "play with our food" and have a bit of the show of the flat top, but I wouldn't come back. TLDR - I echo a lot of other reviews that it's nothing really special, but if you haven't tried okonomiyaki before, it could be worth a shot. read more

3.8 stars. Pros: 1. Good value for lunch special. 2. Rice ball with uni is a new idea. 3. White tuna tataki is good size and fish is fresh. Cons: 1. Only 1 server for lunch at the restaurant. Service is slow. 2. Okonomiyaki with pork, does not have much pork. Probably should call this bacon bits. 3. Do not order seafood fried rice. More like soy sauce rice with stir fried veggies on top. Other ramen place makes better fried rice. read more

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Fugetsu is one of the few places in Bay Area offering good fix for anyone craving okonomiyaki or yakisoba. Food is made to order and you might have to wait for a bit before it is placed on the hot grill in front of you. There are some izakaya dishes to keep you entertained but don't get sidetracked. The star is still the okonomiyaki. Sake selection is rather limited. Happy hour starts fairly early (8pm) so it's perfect for anyone wanting a late dinner. read more

As okonomiyaki as its speciality, I believe its first of its kind around the Santa Clara County! I tried my first one from a food stand at one of SF's Japantown festival some years ago. It was so delicious there so I was quite excited to see Fugetsu pop up during a search. Located next to 99 Chicken, the restaurant is small. My friends and I came around 7PM on a weekday for dinner and there was not a wait for us, but was packed with people. The menu is a bit all over the place and can be overwhelming if one is a first-timer. We decided to share items family-style so we get a chance to try their different dishes. All the items are ready to eat when served, but will kept warm on the griddle! For the appetizer, we choose the cheese potatoes. Despite having a good flavor, it was an extremely small portion for its price of ~$8. For entrees, we got their Shio-Mayo Yakisoba and Cheetama Pork Modanyaki, which had cheese and egg on top (*modanyaki = okonomiyaki + layer of soba noodles). They were both packed with flavor and very filling. You can add on more mayo, seaweed powder, okonomiyaki sauce, and chili powder to your own liking. However, for its high price, I felt it should have had more meat/seafood inside. Overall, I think it's a experience to try at least once. The atmosphere is pleasant and service was extremely good to us! read more

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Love the food, the sushi , onigiri and the okonomiyaki was definitely enough for two, really filling with decent pricing. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Oknomiyaki and sushi - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

More like 3.5 stars for me. I was excited to try okonomiyaki at a sit-down restaurant for the first time! I had the pork & kimchi modanyaki and the chanpon yakisoba. The chanpon yakisoba was really good, especially with the powdered seaweed and okonomiyaki sauce on top. The noodles were thick and chewy, just how I like--it was like eating an elevated version of chow mein. The kimchi modanyaki tho...i wanted to like it, but it was so bland...the amount of mayonnaise that they put in there I felt overpowered all the other flavors and made the texture almost soup-like. I could hardly taste the kimchi. They say the food can take up to 30 minutes to prepare, but ours came out in a reasonable amount of time (~15 min). The layout of the restaurant was very well thought-out; there's enough space between tables that you don't have to unhear awkward blind date conversations and each table gets their own grill and vent. I would not recommend coming here with a party of more than 4 people--a 6-person group came and they were crowded around a 4-person table. The service was also very good, no crazy wait time for them to notice my check or to get my water filled. I'd say give this place a try,but be mindful :P. it's supposedly the only okonomiyaki-specific place in the Bay Area (currently) after all. read more

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One word, don't waste the time or calories at this place. It was bland and unlike any Okonomiyaki I've seen or had. The service was also lacking as the food was just put in the hot plate without any explanation of what to do or if it was ready to eat. read more

I love okonomiyaki especially really good ones! My friend suggested this place for me to try with her since she has been there before. I had the seafood okonomiyaki and my friend had her usual yakisoba with pork. They both come out cooked on the foil and they place it on the hot plate. Both are delicious! I finished my okonomiyaki! My friend ate half of her yakisoba and took the rest to go. If you check in, you get one of those free apps such as edamame. Yummy! FYI -they do get packed. You might have to wait a bit. read more

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale - Japanese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I was excited for this place since it had okonomiyaki. We got a few items to share as the portions are a little small. Dashi Tonpei Yaki (egg omlette service in dashi broth) - I love dashi broth. I think it has such a great fish/seafood flavor so I was really excited about this dish. After taking a bite, I thought it was okay. The omlette was nice and fluffy, and the dashi broth gave it a nice light flavor. Okonomiyaki (japanese pancake with cabbage, egg, flour and meat): This was cool because they put it on the grill in front of you and it stays hot as you eat it. I thought this was just okay as well. I liked that it was a little crispy because of the grill, but it was pretty bland if it wasn't for the sauce on top. Uni Yaki Onigili (rice ball with uni): I liked that the rice ball was a little crispy, but it didn't have much flavor. The uni was good, but wasn't super fresh. Fried oysters: this was our favorite part of the whole meal. The oysters were cooked well, had a great sea food flavor and only needed a squeeze of lemon on top to be ready to eat. Overall, the food lacked a little flavor for me and was just okay. read more

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