Updating my review: went in the second time with a friend who has seafood allergies. This time we went in the daytime. The service was excellent and the food was tasty and freshly prepared. They accommodated my friend's allergy with ease. I will definitely be back next time I visit Assembly Row. read more

The good - sushi and food were incredibly fresh. Drinks were top notch and so was their selection. The meh - the rib eye meal I got was so hot I burnt my mouth and tongue really bad. The flavor profile was a tad bland...it needed more. At the end of the meal - the server asked if we wanted to wrap up food...brought back food with a check. No offer of dessert or another drink (we did order more). Wasn't bad. Wasn't blown away either. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The Frankenstein roll was good and service was good. But everything else is mediocre. Don't expect any upscale or authentic Japanese food. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We had an unexpected great time here. We needed somewhere to eat last minute and Fuji did not disappoint. The food was amazing! The sushi was fresh and delicious (according to my party). I had the Stir Fried Beef Udon and couldn't get enough - it was so good. All of us left happy and promising to return for more! Highly recommend! read more

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The restaurant is clean and the house salad is delicious. But it's been more than 20 min and still we are waiting for our samplers, nigiri and sashimi entrees. Normally that is not a big deal for the timeframe, if I wasn't sitting and dining at the sushi bar. That's the whole reason anyone sits at the sushi bar... to get faster service. Mind you, we were the first customers to show up at the restaurant and still we haven't gotten one piece of sushi. I wish I could taste the fish, but have yet to try any. read more

Great environment for a date night or catch up with friends. Gives an intimate feel despite being a big restaurant in assembly. For food we ordered the hamachi nigiri, sweet potato roll, Philly roll, and secret to success special maki. All were very fresh. If we did it again we would likely skip the secret to success roll, as we had something chewy in some of the pieces. But all others were delicious and well made. The service was very friendly and the food arrived very quickly; we were in and out within an hour (but did not feel rushed). Definitely plan to come back again for a nice date night. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Had such a great experience here! Our server Bryana was absolutely wonderful--super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really taken care of. She had great recommendations. Julia, the manager, also stopped by to check in, and you can tell she really cares about both the staff and the guests. She was so kind and welcoming. It made the whole experience feel even more personal. Great service all around and definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

Enjoyed the variety of sushi and cooked dishes, would definitely return for more. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and we were lucky that there wasn't much of a line so we got a table relatively quickly. Parking wasn't too had either which was nice given Assembly has a lot of space. Ambiance felt clean and modern - tons of seating and space in this large restaurant. The menu had a good mix of sushi and other Japanese options but we settled on sushi as the main focus of our meal. The service was quick with orders, but the food took extremely long to come out despite us not ordering that much. The portion was very tiny compared to the price - definitely felt overly expensive as the quality was just okay. Presentation looked decent at the very least, but the meal itself definitely didn't feel worth it. Overall, I probably wouldn't return. I'm glad I experienced this spot, but if looking for sushi, I'd probably go elsewhere at this price point for either more food or just better quality fish and service. read more

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Came in here for lunch during 1 of 3 days of a conference and it was the best spot on assembly row. Service was super fast and everyone was very friendly. I had the seared lunch special including 2 nigiri of salmon and tuna each and a spicy tuna roll. It also included a miso soup & salad. Everything was delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. Restaurant was also cute and felt clean. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Seared lunch Seared Special Lunch *(G) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Found this place on Yelp and decided to go here since the reviews were good. The interior is beautiful, well-lit, modern & up-scale looking, and spacious even with all the dining tables. The service was great - very friendly staff and food came out quick. The food was expensive and not very good. We ordered the roto sampler, which has 1 piece of each hamachi toro, sake toro, suzuki toro, chicken teriyaki, and miso soup. The toto sampler had very thin slices of each toro on a huge plate. I wish I had taken a picture. Such a huge plate with little fish. They need to rethink their plating. Fish was just ok too. Toro is supposed to be fatty. These were not very fatty, which was disappointing. At least, it tasted fresh. The chicken teriyaki was bland and looked and tasted boiled. The menu says it's grilled, but there are no char marks and no smokey flavor that comes from grilling. Also the chicken itself lacked flavor. It was pale slices of chicken breast doused with teriyaki sauce to give it flavor. The miso soup was the only thing I really enjoyed. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Boiled chicken teriyaki. Not very good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My coworkers went here and sat at the bar. We were able to get a seat immediately. Service was very friendly, and our bartender was very friendly. The restaurant is fairly loud, but it's a fun environment. Drinks were pretty solid but the bar is limited on selections compared to nearby locations. The food was absolutely great, however! I ordered a scallop sushi roll, and it was the best thing I've had when it comes to sushi. I also ordered a couple traditional rolls such as crab and shrimp, and those were even excellent. If you're in the area, highly recommend this high level sushi joint! read more

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Its been so long since I came here and they still maintain excellent service, great quality sushi, and cleanliness! I like that they present a casual fine dining experience where you get great service in a casual setting. Our server was very nice and super attentive to our needs. I had a couple things modified and swapped out in the lunch menu and they were very nice and got everything right. I really enjoyed the Seared Special Lunch that comes with a spicy tuna roll, 2 seared tuna nigiri and 2 seared salmon nigiri. The nigiri were beautiful and it tasted so good seared. This is the lunch item I swapped the spicy tuna out for a spicy salmon roll with no trouble at all. The Makimono Combo Lunch features three rolls which is a great portion to keep you full and your taste buds satisfied! I definitely recommend the bento boxes to everyone because the box is beautiful and comes with a huge variety of items such as edamame, tempura, a salad, a soup, and 3 pieces of sushi! A great item! Overall this is a great modern Asian restaurant and I enjoy the presentation, service, and ambiance. read more

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Great spot in this area. Bento boxes were excellent. Sushi very good, and were very accommodating with kids.

I'm usually a bit wary about "pan-Asian" restaurants that serve food from many different Asian countries, but I was pleasantly surprised here. I started with a Whiskey Lowball, which was the right amount of tart and not-too-sweet. Since the weather was cold, rainy, and miserable, I got the Hot & Sour Soup, which was surprisingly some of the best I've had in a long time. For the main course, I got two maki rolls. The caterpillar roll was excellent, with tender eel and ripe avocado. The salmon skin/cucumber roll was mediocre -- the salmon skin tasted burnt, and there was too much unagi sauce on the roll. My wife got chirashi, which had high quality salmon, tuna, and yellowtail (no octopus, which was just fine with her!), along with 4 kinds of fish roe. My daughter got the chicken udon stir-fry, and she cleaned the plate (high praise coming from her). Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere is very casual -- seems more fitting for a business lunch than date night. read more

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Located in Assembly Row, this contemporary spot was a modern approach to Japanese cuisine. They have an extensive menu consisting of sushi, wok-tossed cuisine, lunch specials, and dinner entrees. They do have cocktails but it's very limited. They don't deviate from the menu. Mainly serves wine, beer, and sake. I asked about whiskey but they ran out or don't have it anymore, it wasn't clear. Price wise was expensive. Street parking is hard to find but there are multiple garages around that free up to 3-hour parking. Cocktails- Not a huge fan. Sugary juice mixture and spirits. Shrimp Tempura- My nephew loves shrimp tempura but something about this batter he wasn't feeling. He only ate the shrimp. Volcano Maki- Four pieces of tuna, and avocado, topped with red crab roll with tobiko, drizzled in unagi sauce, spicy mayo, and tempura bits. We did like the combination of flavors. Rowing Down the Mystic- Spicy red crab and tobiko mix, topped with seared salmon, scallion, and popcorn shoots, drizzled with unagi. It's okay. Toro Sampler Nigiri- Hamachi toro, sake toro, Suzuki toro. A must-try. Sake Negi & Lemon Nigiri- Salmon, scallion & lemon. Excellent. Overall Service: Only our server was pleasant. It's not the place where I should have taken my sister and nephew but they were craving Japanese food. We just happened to be in the area. It has a fancy pants vibe that felt stuffy. I don't think I would go here myself. read more

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I always love coming to Fuji! I still think they are over priced but the food is good and the portions are too. I definitely like to come here with my friends as it is a really cute restaurant and the servers are always so kind and quick. Good food and drinks !! read more

New/Updated Review! Fuji at Assembly is the sushi spot I hold pretty much all other sushi spots to. Fuji at Assembly never disappoints. Well staffed, well run. The thing that really sets Fuji apart is the actual, physical set up. There is a big, full bar right up front with views out the windows and two flat screen TVs (I like a bar with TVs...). They have a good selection of Sake and Japanese Whiskeys. There is also a sushi bar if you prefer that. And an open concept, large dining room. I am a bar sitter. I will always choose the bar because I also like to actually talk to people. Fuji at Assembly has the vibe of a nice, friendly neighborhood bar, with excellent food. (Which is pretty unusual. Especially when that food is sushi/Japanese/Chinese/Singaporean...) Assembly Row is a great area and if you spend enough time at any of the restaurants you will discover there is an entire community here. It is always a nice, fun, chill vibe to be part of here. But on top of that there is a LARGE menu that has ALL the sushi: simple pieces, complex pieces, simple rolls, HUGE rolls. Extensive vegetarian selections. But also a wide selection of cooked items: wok tossed AMAZING things; rices, noodles. You name it. Honestly their menu should be big goalz for everyone trying to run a spot like this. But you also need to have the staff to execute your menu and I have never had a single thing here that wasn't just excellent. And I've eaten my way through a lot, a lot of this menu my friends! I need to arrive at Fuji Assembly with a plan for what I'm going to eat. Because I mainly always want to get the Wok Tossed Vegetarian dish (Pro Tip: ask for extra garlic!). It is hard to explain the straight Deliciousness of this dish. Every bite is pure joy. Portions are generous here, so to eat a Wok Tossed dish you can't get carried away with appetizers. Or pieces of sushi. Gotta map out your approach. Did I mention there are soups? Yeah, I love good soup also. And Fuji has multiple soups I can order even though I don't eat beef, pork or poultry. Which is, honestly, unheard of. Fuji's menu is designed with so many options for vegetarians/pescatarians that is can be overwhelming. Crazy Town!! I often think I should try new and different restaurants. But it's hard to make myself pass up an opportunity to spend time at Fuji Assembly... read more

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Had an awesome experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our server, Brian! I went with a few friends who had never tried sushi before, and he was super helpful walking us through the menu and giving us great recs. He checked in throughout the meal and made sure we were taken care of, plus everything he suggested was delicious! 10/10 will definitely come back :)) read more

Fine just fine! I enjoyed my food but it wasn't so amazing to justify some of the prices. I probably would've given it more stars but wasn't really a fan of the service at the bar tonight tbh. The male bartender wasn't really friendly or helpful at all which soured the experience more. The woman bartender was a lot better. If I come back I'd probably try waiter service vs. the bar. read more

This meal was so good. Some of the best pan fried gyoza I've ever had. It was the perfect texture and the sauce had such a good tangy flavor too. The udon was also delicious, probably an 8/10. Overall I'd definitely come back!! read more

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Fuji is one of my go-to sushi spots! Parking is easy, the food is great and the restaurant is very pretty. It's a good date spot. You really can't go wrong with the miso soup, crab rangoon, house friend rice, udon noodle, salmon avocado roll, or the aloha maki. Those are my favorites! I will say I don't love the tuna at this location. I think the salmon is incredible, and I used to say this was the best spicy tuna roll in the Boston area but the roll feels like it has too much filler in it now and the tuna is a bit tasteless so I focus on salmon based rolls now and I am not disappointed!! read more

Great restaurant and friendly service. I've been twice and was pleased both times with how accommodating the staff is. The food was excellent with every dish we tried there though the edamame could use more salt. read more

Had a great time here last week! Got the pad thai, and the server Bry was very sweet and accommodating even with my annoying food sensitivities, haha. Thanks for the kind, patient service! The tamago here is divine, and the pad thai I had strayed from a lot of what's served around here, using basil and more earthy flavors. I dig it! Overall it's a bit pricey so Fuji is a sometimes treat, but it definitely did feel like a treat. We'll be coming back here sometime, for sure! read more

I ordered their ribeye, hot pot and a California roll. The hot pot had a lot of rice compared to meat, but their California roll was delicious. Not a typical sushi spot, but they do have a lot of options for people who might not like sushi. read more

Probably the best sushi in Massachusetts. The best service, staff, ambiance, etc. Make sure to try the "Secret to Success" sushi roll. Julia is a fantastic manager and always makes our visit a great experience. read more

Everyone in the area knows Fuji as absolute sushi legends. Everyone's got a go to order. Below is ours! Lychee martinis or sake! General gaos chicken with a side of white rice. Maki Moro super combo sushi rolls. Super underrated-- pork belly + scallions!! GET IT. We have excellent service at all times for take out, at the bar or for dinner. We love it here and you will to. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Came here for lunch after kayaking nearby. We were seated pretty quickly as it was about half full on a Saturday around noon. Since my friend has celiac disease, it was very convenient to have the menu explicitly labeled as to what is gluten free and not. We shared the salt and pepper calamari, general gao chicken, and house fried rice. Everything was well seasoned with salt, sweetness. Apparently the chicken had come out the best my friends have had before so that was a plus. We shared eel unagi and a spider maki which were consistent with most sushi spots but not anything special. Overall, good experience with a very kind waiter. I wouldn't mind coming again the next time I'm in the area. read more

Fuji at Assembly - Fried Salt and Pepper Calamari (G) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We ordered take out because it's 45 min wait for dine in. The cashier say they never have this much people on a weekday! I waited 15min for my take out! The place is clean and bright! I ordered Rex Sox roll $20.5 and Fuki roll for $10.5! Their more expensive rolls and the cheaper rolls taste pretty much the same, the difference is the presentation! read more

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3-Hour Complimentary Parking in the shopping mall plaza or indoor garage. Located at Assembly Row with other shops and restaurants. Beautiful open concept modern decor with a romantic classy vibe. Doesn't have the stuffy feeling. They also have a bar to sit at. We made reservations on a Saturday for lunch. Menu is extensive and has your standard sushi classics, from maki rolls, handrolls, bento boxes (7 days a week), nigiri, sashimi, udon noodles, and so much more Appetizers are amazing and we enjoyed the spicy seafood fried rice, salmon belly toro, and the chicken teriyaki bento box. Great service and food came out relatively quick too. read more

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Food: 11/10! I had Fuji @ Kendall before COVID and thought it was VERY meh/small portion/average quality but definitely seen a BIG improvement here since then! The sushi rolls were all delicious... The fish (sashimi) quality was 11/10, not too much rice, and even the avocado felt fresh. The side salad felt really fresh too, and I liked the dressing a lot. Even the miso soup was good! (I try to avoid it though b/c high sodium) Overall no complaints about the sushi / sashimi / salad! Service: Our food was really fast, and our server was super friendly and patient! Ambiance: We sat inside, during a Wednesday 2pm and it was pretty empty. The inside of the restaurant is very Japanese-y, lots of bright light and outdoor seating is available as well. It's in a great location too, I love Assembly! Overall, 11/10, would recommend & come back! read more

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I thought they were fantastic. I was running late for my reservation, on a Saturday night no less, and when I called to explain they had no problem pushing my reservation back ~15 mins. We were seated immediately and the server came over right away to take drink orders. My partner got the sake flight and liked it a lot; my espresso martini was also good. We got lobster rangoons and 3 sushi rolls, all came out very quickly and were delicious. It was a little loud when we first arrived but after some tables left, the noise dropped considerably. It was clean, staff were friendly, and the parking garage is right around the corner. read more

Came in looking for good sushi - was not disappointed. Great looking restaurant, feel and ambiance. Started off with their miso soup, which hit the spot. Followed up with a few sushi rolls including their Philly roll and sashimi. Service was great - waiter would come around continuously to check up on us and make sure the meal was going well. He also provided a few recommendations for us after we asked. Very reasonably priced, will be returning! read more

Fuji at Assembly - Sashimi, Philly Maki (G), Sushi Regular *(G) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is such a fine restaurant if you enjoy sushi and we had a wonderful dining experience here. We were not able to get any reservations online, but were told walk-ins are fine. Thankfully we had no wait time and were seated right away on a Saturday night. I ordered Lavender bees knees and it was the best cocktail I had this year! We also ordered Emperor Whiskey flight and it was good. Steamed shrimp dumplings was a great choice with our drinks. So good and I could have got more! We also ordered 38-piece boat. The variety was amazing and fresh. Loved everything on the boat. It was nicely made and well presented. We enjoyed it a lot! The decor is modern, the ambiance is trendy and service is super. The servers wore masks at all times and were attentive and friendly. I had read previous reviews on the 'surprise' charges from other Yelpers and that didn't happen to us. We were charged for what we ordered. Highly recommend this restaurant if you love sushi. read more

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Fuji is absolutely our favorite spot, so I hate to give this review... but we were so disappointed to find out that the chocolate lava cake is no longer on the menu. Our daughter has Celiac and has limited dessert options. We look forward to this cake every time. Sad. :( Please bring it back! read more

Interesting response from the team at Fuji. Interestingly enough, the response started with things unrelated to my claim. However since you brought it up, congratulations to the Fuji group for their growth and thank you for what you do for the communities you serve. But let's get back to my point. Maybe slick isn't the right word. Maybe it's unaware instead. See the assessment of why the "additional tip" appears on a receipt you ask customers to sign for orders made through Toast is incorrect. First, Toast does not require business owners to obtain a signature from customers as the transaction is charged and paid for (including collection of tips) in the Toast app. Of the 100+ restaurants I've ordered from in the last 2 years on Toast, Fuji is the only one which presents a receipt with "additional tip" upon customer pick up. The only one. Now, want proof? See the frequently asked questions on Toast's website. The image attached answers that question. Second, interestingly enough you mention limitations of your POS in that the "Tip" line appears on all receipts- even for Toast orders which are fully paid. However you go on to say that the team edited the line to read "Additional Tip." So are you implying the limitation allows you to add any text before or after the word "Tip?" I'm not a stranger to hardware and software. Post the name of your POS software and version number. I'm sure I can find a solution. In the meantime, seeing how fully admit to being able to edit the "tip" text, why not update that to "thank you for your tip" seeing how you already collected it through Toast. Your response to my initial review is a slick attempt to cover the team's deliberate attempt to collect more tips from unsuspecting customers or it's a slick attempt to cover up the lack of awareness around how Toast works. I'll keep the review up. Thank you for trying to get me to "see the other side." Hopefully the team learns something here. read more

Fuji at Assembly - FAQ from Toast's website regarding requiring signatures at pickup. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The presentation of the sushi is stunning. It's fresh, tasty, and the service is great too. The prices are a little high but worth it. read more

I came in Thursday night and sat at the bar. It was my first time here and everything was amazing. Michael was a huge help with his suggestions such as the Secret to Success roll and his strawberry coconut margarita! I think i found my new go to sushi spot! read more

The staff and food are amazing! Plenty of gluten free options and cooked to order food make for a delicious meal. We had the mango salmon sushi roll and the Singapore Noodles. Great way to spend the evening sipping warm sake and enjoying a great meal. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely incredible food and experience! Sushi and sashimi were both very fresh and well prepared. The tempura was perfectly cooked and lightly crispy. Everything was so good, my family came back the next day for another lunch. They even accommodated an incredibly tight schedule so we could make our train. If you like sushi, you'll love Fuji. read more