Hands down, this place is just amazing. Location, service, atmosphere, bar, and drinks (cucumber martini) are all top notch. The food, is the best part and I keep going back. Coming from Seattle, sushi is VERY competitive and good (top notch, especially compare to what is available in Boston)... having moved back to Boston looking for a good sushi place (but at a 'worth it' price), I was striking out, until Fuji @ Kendall. For all those complaining about the size of the sushi, understand, actual sushi in Japan is not the huge american size, so please be respectful to people who make actual sushi. On to the food: They offer a great selection of different kinds of rolls, and do a great job explaining (to those who may not understand) what each contains. The best and most important thing about Sushi (and where most other Boston places fail) is the quality of the fish. Fuji's quality in fish is very, very good. Has been consistently top notch. Once you add in the mix of rolls (and yes, they dont load you up with rice -- that's real sushi)... it's a wonderful mix. My favorite is the Saba Nigiri ... but that is a very by choice and for people who really love sushi. For rolls, the spicy tuna has a good twist to it. The simple Yellow Tail and Scallions is very solid. Also, they have pan dishes to accomodate those who don't love sushi (not everyone in your party is going to love sushi, so it's great they offer this). read more

Saw this place on my commute home and decided to give it a try. I eat sushi all over the city and was looking forward to trying a new place. Sadly I was disappointed. Whenever I try a new place I always try lots of different things at once. So I ordered some appetizers, maki rolls and sashimi. The lettuce wraps were ok, too much water chestnuts but decent sauce. The gyoza, spring rolls and shumai were the norm you get at every restaurant since they come frozen. I didn't really think they had a wide variety of maki rolls. Or I suppose I should say not many differences in what they did offer. I only ordered one and it was again just ok. The worse part of my meal was the sashimi. I ordered yellowtail and salmon two of my favorite. The salmon was not very good, it tasted a few days old. It just didn't have that melt in your mouth texture. The yellowtail....not sure where they got there sushi chefs but the cut of fish I got....was not what you should be serving. The pieces were sinewy and again did not taste fresh. I had hoped to try some of their hot items if the cold items went well but sadly I won't be going back. There are plenty of other sushi places on my commute home that taste better. The only reason I didn't give 1 star is because at least the prices were decent. read more

My husband and I have been coming here for 6 years, once a week. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and we love sitting at the sushi bar. Elma is the best waitress, and always takes amazing care of us. Carmen is the bartending queen! We struggle to find the same level of freshness and quality of fish when we're with family in RI or sometimes when we're traveling. As loyal, long term guests, we can definitely vouch for the quality and freshness at Fuji! read more

Just terrible. Fuji, are you serious? Wanted so much to like Fuji. I have been looking for a local sushi place I can frequent because I LOVE sushi! Unfortunately, Fuji will NOT be it. I would rather walk to Osushi or O Ya in the winter than make a return trip. The main reason is the price and overall unsatisfying experience. When I pay 20 bucks for lunch, I expect to be full afterwards, or at least have had a dish I can not get anywhere else. Well, at Fuji, you will have very ordinary sushi rolls at extraordinary prices...we are talking O Ya-type prices. Fuji is FAR from O Ya though. More like an O No. I tried Fuji once with a friend, when I had a very standard Bento Box for 20 bucks. I then had Fuji again when my co-workers decided to order for the whole office from Fuji. Most expensive lunch we have ever had to order. I had some combo (4 pieces of sashimi and a tiny spicy tuna roll for 20 bucks) after which I was still starving. Do yourself a favor if you want sushi, take the T another stop over and go to the Monkfish. You'll pay less and be full. read more

come on...people, have you not had sushi before??? Uneven rolls...way to little rice used, riddle me this...how do you open up a restaurant and your servers know nothing about the menu???? I'm saddened...was excited to try, but definitely not worth the two blocks it took me to walk from my condo... One more question, how does it take longer for me to get a california roll and a spicy tuna roll than it does for a table next to us who came in after us, to get three bento boxes......just asking since all of them were cooked???? read more

Solid, great quality sushi in the Kendall area! I've enjoyed each time I've visited over the last year. The restaurant is kinda small so it can fill up quickly. Fine enough service. The big thing with sushi is the quality of the fish - it's good! Pricing is reasonable, not too cheap, not over the top. read more

This place is one of my favorite lunch places in Kendall SQ. Their dinner is a bit pricey for what you get so I usually stick with lunch where you get to taste a variety of food in one bento box at a pretty reasonable price. Service is always friendly and prompt and the food quality seems to be better than other Japanese restaurants. They also have really yummy smoothies. Try blueberry smoothies at $4. You'd want to come back here for that smoothie alone. Last Wednesday though, my buddy at work and I've gotten sick after eating there and we suspected the shumai to be the culprit. My husband contacted the restaurant and a lady answered the phone. We let her know what happened to us and asked her to let her manager and chef know that they should check on the shumai. We didn't talk to the manager over the phone then but the owner of the restaurant contacted us to apologize for the incident. I was really impressed by his customer service and the amount of care he put into to make sure this sort of things doesn't happen again. read more

Fuji at Kendall is absolutely AMAZING!! Great and delicious food at an affordable price, the restaurant environment is awesome because the staff there are so friendly ! The chef "Ming" is the best at what he does, great attitude and knows what he's doing at the sushi bar/kitchen... I go there sometimes just to see what he'll do to surprise me with the food! And so far I've had the pleasure of meeting Phil and Becky who has shown great customer service skills when assisting me! Thank you Fuji Team! Keep up the GREAT work! Cashmir- read more

The first time I went with friend's, I fell in love! So I was excited to go back with my husband and sister. We made a reservation for 800 on a rainy Friday night. When we showed up we were told it would be 20-30 minutes to wait - BUT WE HAD A RESERVATION!!!! They bought us a round of drinks and kept telling us it would be a few minutes. Then they kept suggestion we sit at the bar. Apparently they had a party of ten come in and all of the other tables were lingering because of the rain. We ordered another drink and kept asking about the status of our "reservation". We were totally getting the run around and the employees did not care. People who came in after us were bing seated. There was an empty two top in the corner - hey why not bring over another chair? It was over 45 minutes, we left - did not pay for any drinks or leave any tips. For a space this small they need to limit walk-ins so they can sit the reservations. We went next door to EVOO and had the best service and the best dinner. read more

The food, prices, and atmosphere are exactly what I expect of a sushi restaurant in Kendall Square. That is, decent but not spectacular dishes that are somewhat overpriced in a cleanly decorated environment surrounded by academics and young professionals. Side note: A wag of the finger to the campy costumes they make the staff wear. What are you aiming for? A high school production of Madame Butterfly? It's borderline racist in this century and in this part of the world. read more

We came in and sat down, and our server took our drink order. While she was getting our drinks another server came over to take our order - OK, that happens sometimes, but unfortunately this was a sign of things to come. After quite a long wait she finally came back to take our order. Then she disappeared! The rest of the wait staff ignored us as tables came and went while we sat there, and sat there. When we finally spoke up someone came and brought our order ( mine was cold ). We asked what happened and they explained our server had 'an emergency' and had to leave. I waited tables for years during college and I was trained that if someone has to leave the floor they find a cover -in fact the manager should have seen to it, but no... that was considered a perfectly fine excuse by them - NO ONE APOLOGIZED! We then had to ask them to clear the table, pour more water, and bring dessert menus. Our lunch took 3 hours. Too expensive to for such indifferent service. I won't be back. read more

Guys, this place is more than "OK." It's very, very, very good. Probably some of the best sushi I've had in Boston. It's extremely well-prepared, fresh, and the presentation is fantastic. I had the salmon and tuna sushi--both are buttery and if you know good sushi, you know what I'm talking about. But forget the fish. I always judge a sushi place by the kitchen's ability to fry pork gyoza dumplings to appropriately "heart unhealthy" levels. Friends? Yes, and yes. Crispy. Hot. Delicious. Dangerous. Perhaps even deadly. Just like how I like to live life. Fuji@Kendall has taken me a strange, good place--mentally-speaking--especially needed after a hectic holiday season which was punctuated by my mother musing about selling off real estate assets in the event of my father's death (he just turned 70 and recently had some colon polyps removed) on the way back from Christmas eve dinner at the Park Meadows Country Club. But enough about my WASPy family's fascination with death and capital gains. I was tempted to go back again today. But I didn't. I just don't want to be known as a sushi-stalker. read more

I dropped in on a Monday at noon and the place was fairly empty. By the time I was done with lunch at around 1:30 pm, there was a line. Most of the customers were in suits so you know that this was a place good enough for those pharmaceutical giants, venture capitalists, etc. I ordered the Chef's special sashimi ($18 for 10 pieces) and fried cuttlefish. Fried cuttlefish - Perfectly crisp, and not oily at all. The appetizer portion was small (serves 2 people max), but it was the perfect pairing with the sashimi. Sashimi - The fish tasted extremely fresh - salmon, tuna, mackerel, shrimp. Apparently the chef's selection changes everyday depending on their daily shipment. Everything about the place was beautiful, from the large windows to the ceramic plates to the food presentation. I do think the food is a bit pricey considering the sushi restaurants near Chinatown are about 2/3 the price at Fuji, but the price about average for Cambridge. read more

Really really good sushi. We tried a few more extreme options including raw scallops, sea urchin, mackerel as well as some more traditional fare. Our waitress Brenda was very helpful in assisting us in trying new and delicious things. It's not the cheapest but it's a pretty fancy place with some pretty good food. If you're just looking for some salmon nigiri you can probably get cheaper (in every sense of the word) stuff elsewhere but this place tries to elevate the game. read more

This place has good branding and is the only sushi restaurant in Kendall Sq, so it's no wonder they do well enough to stay in business. Their food is worse than food court sushi, but I'd still eat it because it's the only game in town. HOWEVER this restaurant does not respect allergies. They are seriously on a fast track to killing someone. I ordered a chicken teriyai lunch box today and expressed that I had a shellfish allergy. They not only gave me a california roll, but they mixed CRABMEAT SHUMAI in with my vegetable tempura. Thank god they gave me the california roll, because if I didn't see the obvious disregard for my allergy, I would have eaten the shumai and would be in the hospital right now. Their chicken teriyaki was absolutely terrible as well. Never going back to Fuji...they can choke on a chopstick. read more

This place is wonderful! Some of the best, most taste-bud exploding sushi I've had in the Beantown area. Their maki creations are particularly amazing. My favorite has to be the Caterpillar Maki with its green (avocado) segments and pink octopus suckers for eyes, full of delicious eel goodness, not to mention the cleverly named, Maki me hungry... It's Makin' me hungry just thinking about it! The cuttlefish appetizer is also a personal favorite... The setting is rather hip and trendy, and the bill will set you back a bit. I would recommend this restaurant for small groups, or dates, unless it's the summer and you can grab one of those tables outside. Probably not ideal for a group of more than four, as the tables are small and it gets crowded fast. Better arrive with a friend or a date and sit up at the bar, chat with the sushi experts and finagle a complimentary amuse-bouche or two... read more

You want sushi. It's just what you have to have. But you're tired of the same ol' choices and the same ol' places. You want table service, but you don't want to break the bank. You crave an atmosphere of comfort, yet modern and interesting. You want speedy service, but you'd like an attentive and friendly server. You're traveling by foot or train, and you don't care about parking. Yelpers, I give you.... Fuji at Kendall. This place is fantastic, fresh, and fun. The prices are perfect, the selection is superb, and the employees are extraordinary. I recommend getting one of their sushi boats, with various types of sushi for the entire table to enjoy. They also have a full bar, with stools, if you are meeting a date for a drink and a quick bite. Parking can be a nightmare around there, so I'd suggest leaving the car at home if at all possible. read more

I think having written reviews for some 7-8 sushi places, I officially have a sushi problem. Thankfully Fuji doesn't judge and seems to have "the goods" I'm looking for. Tucked into the heart of Kendall square, Fuji is exactly the sushi place you would expect to pop up in this area. I mean that in a positive sense! It's a little pricier, but very cool, clean, professional, and makes you feel like a yuppie no matter what. (Note: being a yuppie already couldn't hurt.) I kid. I kid. In all seriousness though, I really enjoyed this place. High quality fish, great variety of options (including toro for you sushi buffs out there), and a more than adequate bar to sip sake or whatever libation you chose while waiting for your food. I tried one of their signature Makis based on its name alone "Maki Me Hungry" and I'd recommend it to anyone. Check this place out! read more

Two of us sat at the bar as a walk-in, which was the best decision we could have made. I usually like sitting at the sushi bar, so I can see the chefs make my food. It's a much more immersive experience I would say. For appetizers, we each got a soup. I got a hot and sour, and my friend got a korean tofu. The soups weren't of great quality, and you could find much better authentically in a place like Chinatown, so I wouldn't really recommend the soup. We decided to get a sashimi platter, which allowed us to choose our own fish. Uni, different types of roe, all made it a worthwhile trip to Fuji. The fish was a bit on the briny side, but for the price that you pay for sashimi and the generally great quality of the food, it was worth the price. But here's where it really gets the four stars. As we ate at the bar, the we received several small dishes that were compliments of the chefs. Other people at the bar got the small dishes as well, and I would say the service at Fuji is exceptional. The small dishes were fantastic. Unique bites of his own creation, they were complex and savory, sometimes even sweet. I will head back there again in the future, and look forward to sitting at the bar once more. read more

As I have said before, I work in the neighborhood and have been very impressed by the new additions to the restaurant scene in 2011. Fuji does no disappoint. I stopped by for lunch so I was not able to sample the wide array of cocktails, work does have a habit of getting in the way of a good time, but I was able to sample the food. I have had sushi in Boston, New York and Tokyo and like to think that I know what is good and what is not good sushi. This is good sushi at a very reasonable price. I did not look at the menu when I had lunch. Rather, I relied on my server to bring me dishes that would meet what I was describing. I admit that this has resulted in very large bills in other places as you place your trust in the server and chef to be on the up and up. I was very impressed with Fuji and its staff in this regard. They brought me a variety of sushi dishes which were all GREAT, but never once did I feel that I was being taken advantage of. At then end of the lunch I was presented with a bill that would have been many times higher in Boston or New York never mind Tokyo, all for sushi that was of equal or better quality. I will be back when I can try the drinks along with the sushi, but they have made a great first impression. read more

This sushi is too thick! Fuji at Kendall brands itself as a high-end sushi place and it really shows. The location is spacious and open. Service is rather formal, but fantastic. Problematically, however, the sushi is cut rather thick. While this may be more filling and result in larger portion sizes, it makes the sushi feel more tough. Frankly, Fuji at Kendall just seems to be pandering to the wrong crowd for me. Their rather Americanized "sushi" are all quite good, but the more "traditional" type is just sub-par. At the prices listed, I'd just like to see some improvement in the sushi that they serve. read more

Food: 3 Stars. Valet: 0 Stars. DO NOT TRUST THE VALET! I gave 2 stars, because the food and waitstaff were nice. The manager and bus boy/valet ARE HORRIBLE. H and I came in on a relatively busy Saturday night. We were celebrating our babymoon (last hoo-rah before baby comes)... and decided to venture out of our hotel. We found Fuji at Kendall was less than 2 miles from our hotel, and with a Groupon for $40 worth of food for $20, we decided to take advantage. Off we went in our car... and happily found out the restaurant offers complementary valet for patrons. More on that bit later. Not thinking of calling ahead (although we did call several times) for reservations, we had a short 10 minute wait while the bus boy (who also valeted our car) cleaned our table. When we were seated by the host and perused through the menu, nothing caught my attention. Things mentioned are often found in other Japanese/Chinese restaurants (H and I have made our way through over 10 in the past month alone)... So we asked the bus boy (who was busy bussing tables) for any recs on good dishes. He happily suggested the pineapple fried rice, general gao... and that's all I can remember. The pineapple fried rice did picque H's interest enough for him to order it. H also ordered a Philly maki. I ordered the tonkatsu with soup and salad and added an avocado-mango maki. H's pineapple fried rice was incredibly presented in half a pineapple and was nutty, but fruity. (It's almost as good as the pineapple fried rice I had in San Diego!) My tonkatsu was dry (it's easy to overcook pork after all, no biggie)... but the portions were pretty generous. The "bulldog" sauce was also sweeter than I normally take it- that was a nice surprise. The noodles were greasy... but I don't like noodles in general, so I didn't mind the grease. Both makis were average, but I like that the sushi chef didn't bombard the rolls with rice. About the valet: H and I had a great night and a nice meal together as we prepared for the impending birth of our daughter. After paying, we asked for our car and it was pulled in front of the restaurant on the main road. The valet/bus boy came back in commenting, "It's so cold!" and that was it. Never told us anything about any issues he might've encountered. The high beams were on and the radio was turned off, but we didn't think anything of it. We drove off... and when I turned on the radio, I noticed I had to input a code. WTF? You only need to input a code if the car battery is completely drained. (H had a full tune-up and regularly maintains our car. Plus, even with the 111" we've had in Merrimack Valley, the car has always started, never stuttered- NEVER had a problem.) LIVID at the lack of communication from this employee, I expressed my anger and disdain. The manager was less than enthused and basically brushed me (and H) off, saying that it was definitely MY CAR WITH THE PROBLEM. H explained that he wanted to speak with the bus boy/valet to see WTF happened, so the manager explained that he'd speak with said employee. 10 o'clock rolls around and I get a call from the same manager. Blah, blah, blah. It's the car. Not the employee. I didn't even get an apology. The other reviews weren't kidding when they mentioned a horrible managerial staff. The managers don't care about the concerns of their patrons. read more

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+pineapple lychee smoothie +spotless setting +relatively empty on Sat -sushi pieces 20-30% smaller, and 40% less plump than customary -$$$ read more

Amazing amazing amazing. The place is very cute, and the staff are charming. Most importantly: the food is amazing. I am a sushi/sashimi snob, and I was impressed. We got the tuna special and salt and pepper calamari appetizers - and even though I don't I like calamari, it was DELICIOUS. I will definitely order it again. The tuna was fresh and had a very light fried skin with a delicate wasabi sauce, wow. We both had smoothies with tapioca - a huge list of different types. We got coconut+green tea and coconut+red bean. Again, wow. He had noodles and I had sushi and sashimi. We left satisfied and happy. The people who gave this place low stars - huh? Don't get it. We will be back here over and over again. read more

The food is decent. Of the five rolls we tried the little shrimp gift stood out. The rest were good but considering that the restaurant is pricey, didn't seem good enough. At the price point, I expect to be a bit more wowed with the food and to see the menu filled with more unique options that you can't get elsewhere. read more

I ordered food to be delivered and it was horrible. The agedashi tofu was bland and the tofu was half cooked (plus the broth had no flavor whatsoever). Next my sushi was missing requested elements (lettuce) and barely had any rice surrounding it. Then the beef from the beef broccolini dish was cold... Not the, it-took-a-long-time-for-my-food-to-be-delivered cold, the this beef was frozen and not heated up long enough kind of cold. Next time I want a frozen meal, I'll go to the frozen food isle. read more

Terrible! Just left there. We waited for 15 minutes at the bar an received no service whatsoever. They seemed busy, but there were plenty of open tables and seats at the bar. Several hosts, managers, servers and bartenders aknowledged us with eye contact, but no one offered a menu or drink or anything. Several people around us had to flag someone down for their checks so they could leave. It seems like takeout is their primary business. read more

The bathrooms here have REAL TOILET PAPER. Not that thin, you need to pull 100000 times crap; I'm talking soft, thick, cushioning, almost fabric-like toilet paper. The kind where you unroll a ton of it because you're so used to having to need so much, and then panick when you realize you only need three sheets, not thirty, and the tp is so cotton towel like that more than 10 will probably clog the toilet anyway, and try to roll it back up. And then you go back to your table feeling slightly confused as to having good TP in a restaurant bathroom, but very happy. Also, the sink is cool, which encourages hand washing for kids. As for the meal experience itself: The customer service was great. I was a little annoyed that the water glasses weren't filled immediately on sitting down; it was probably 15 minutes before someone came by with water. After that, though, it was great. A table that sat down right before us ordered a huge sushi boat, and the waitress came back over with complimentary miso soup to apologize that because their huge order went in first, our sushi might take a while. Then it ended taking even longer, and they gave us free dessert as well. So yeah, we probably waited an hour for our sushi, but we got dessert and soup out of it. So, I think it was worth it and just for that, I'll be back! The food: - The nigiri was greatly made (the sliced fish on top of rice). Unlike cheaper sushi restaurants, when you flip the nigiri over and the fish falls off, the whole thing stayed together, which was pretty great. - The caterpillar roll was good but not great. It was delicious, but very very soft. I can't imagine how they'd make it any other way since it's just avocado and eel, but I'd recommend putting some ginger or something on it just to give it some texture. - Miso soup was great with a lot of actual things in it instead of just being broth. - There was a salmon-lemon-scallion nigiri. This was SUPER lemony. Lemon-meringue-pie lemony. We had to dunk it in soy sauce to cut the citrus back, but if you really love lemon, this is for you. Total, 3 plates of nigiri (toro sampler, lemon salmon, cooked salmon) and one caterpillar roll cost us $36. So a little pricey, but I'll be back for the service (and just maybe bring a water bottle). read more

The food and service were phenomenal. I would eat here once a week if I could afford it! The rice and chicken all taste fresh and have a great tasting soy sauce paired together. Our waitress was super nice. Couldn't have asked for a better experience trying a restaurant for the first time. read more

Fuji and their amazing group of owners have done it again! Not only do I have an addiction to Beni, but now Fuji in Kendall is close to my husband and my work, actually it's smack dab in the middle, so very convenient! The fish is so fresh and tasty, everyone is super friendly, and the prices are not too bad! I've been bringing old and new coworkers here since they opened in December and I can't wait until it's warmer so that the walk over isn't so cold! read more

Food was not delicious. Service was not too bad. However, all the food that my friends and I ordered were too cold and bland. The sushi was not fresh and the eel rice bowl was too cold. read more

I didn't really know how many stars to give Fuji. I'd give them 5 stars for customer service and appearance of the restaurant, but 1 star for sushi quality and value. I came here since I am a sushi fanatic and always searching for the Holy Grail of perfect sushi in Boston. I was very impressed by the service I got from Tony, one of the partners, and his willingness to valet park my car for free. Upon entering the restaurant, I was blown away by the chic decore, the sold white stone countertop, mirrored glass behind the wall of the bar, the perfectly flat screen TV displaying ESPN, glass door/windows everywhere, everything super modern and sleek. I cracked open the menu and realized I'd be paying top dollar tonight for sushi, and having been disappointed so many times by the sushi quality in Boston, I decided to order just a few sample items to see what Fuji had to offer before shelling out the big bucks. We ordered the crunchy avocado salad, salmon avocado roll, and rainbow roll, very standard dishes found in any Americanized sushi restaurant. Crunchy avocado salad: It tasted fine, but it wasn't very crunchy at all. The crunchy flakes were too small and barely noticeable. I wish the portion was a little bit larger. Salmon avocado roll: This was the smallest salmon avocado roll I've ever had. They skimped on the salmon, avocado, and rice! I really hope it was a fluke, because it was a real disappointment. If a restaurant is going to skimp on the salmon or avocado, at least give me some extra rice filler, so I feel full at least, especially for $6.50! This was my biggest gripe. If they had charged $3.50, I may not have felt as ripped off. Rainbow roll: On the petite side, but not as bad as the salmon avocado roll. I thought it was acceptable for the price. I don't think I'll be coming back unless there are dramatic improvements in the sushi. The price just isn't worth it if you are looking for good quality sushi. I think it'd be a great place to catch a Celtics game over drinks, and bar bites, but to have a quality sushi meal without feeling ripped off, I don't know if that's going to happen here. read more

Not bad not bad. I'm not a sushi eater - i'll put it out there so this review is based on a lunchtime bento box - salmon teriyaki. The presentation was great! I really enjoyed the little dishes they used. We had 4 of of us a lunch and the timing could have been a bit better with when the dishes came out. I'll definitely go back - but not right away - $14 for a lunch is a little steep but you certainly get your money's worth. read more

I have been in twice recently. Once we sat outside on the patio and about a week later we sat at the bar. The bar seating was odd. The staff hung out together near the kitchen and seemed to not care about the people eating and drinking. We were all trying to flag them down, but they were all talking and paying no attention to us at all. The owner or manager was seated two seats away from me and was having an argument with another staff member. Really unprofessional. While the sushi chefs were very industrious, they were all focused on take out orders. So we waited about 40 minutes for ours. I have enjoyed my salads and sushi here, for the most part, but it is not cheap. Not sure I'll be back with so many other choices nearby. read more

Came in from out of town on a recommendation and very glad we did. Had a daily special Komodo roll with salmon and unagi drizzled with wasabi flavored roe. The other app was salt n pepper Ray fin, very unique and just right on batter. Golden gate roll featured spicy tuna with choice sushi grade cuts. They have a nice selection of specialty craft beers, I was not let down by either the Clown Shoes, an amber hoppy ale on draft, or the crisp Sankaty Light. Service from Emma was great and friendly, dishes were played promptly, even the GM stopped by to check on us and mention they deliver to the hotel. read more

Fuji at Kendall - Beijing style lo mien - spicy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It's a nice sushi restaurant tucked away in Kendall Square. Service is relatively attentive, dining area is clean and trendy, and food arrives in a speedy manner. Prices are average. We just had the small sushi boat which came with maki (I think it was a California roll with shrimp tempura) spicy tuna roll, sashimi, and nigiri for $40. I noted that the fish to rice ratio was very good- as in I wasn't getting stuffed from too much rice. Our nigiri was very generous on the wasabi, but that could have just been our plate. This restaurant is a frequent flyer on deal sites like GiltCity, Groupon, etc. so if this is a convenient spot for you, it may benefit you to keep your eyes open for a coupon :) why pay full price if you don't have to? read more

So I work in Kendall square and one could say that I am a regular at Fuji. I have been to a lot of sushi places and Fuji always delivers the goods. The staff is very attentive, the sushi is always excellent, and the vibe is perfect for any occasion. When my friends visit Boston, Fuji is a go to stop before we hit the city. One of my favorite hostesses is Wiki. Wiki has an amazing energy about her and serves up good conversation along with what is ordered. If you are in Cambridge, Fuji is a home run. read more

I would opt to come here if I was in the area but I would not travel for it. This place is really 3.5 stars but we got excellent service so I am giving them a full 4. Like everyone else is saying, it's pricy for what it is. My friends and I ordered 5 rolls and each paid $14 (tax + tip included) with the Living Social coupon which I thought was totally reasonable. Came on a Wednesday night with a group of 3. On any other night, I imagine that we would have been seated right away but there was a large student group taking up about half of the restaurant so we had to wait for awhile. The host made sure to keep updating us on the time we'd have to wait, which I really appreciated. We ordered and waited about 35-40 minutes for our food. After about 10 minutes, the waitress came and brought us two full appetizers on the house - edamame and calamari - saying it would be awhile before our actual food came due to the large group. I thought that was incredibly forward-thinking of the manager + waitress, and it ended up keeping us occupied until our food actually did come! The calamari was actually delicious, and the breading reminds me of Chinese salt and pepper fish. The quality of rolls was mixed. I would highly recommend Dynamite and the Spicy Tuna, and I would not recommend the Katsu Style one (it was a bit cold) or the Spider (the crab was a bit rubbery). I think good service really helps and small gestures like complementary appetizers can go a long way. If they had a way of making their food more consistent and making their prices competitive with other sushi joints (or perhaps make larger portions), Fuji would be a real hit. For now, I'll rely on Groupon... read more

Delicious! Top-notch sushi - and I come from an island where fresh fish and sushi is everywhere. It is on the pricey side though. However, I've found a lot of deals (pay $25 for $50 of food) via Amazon Local or Living Social and bought like 6 of them haha. I'd recommend looking for these before you go! read more

While the food is great they fail with take out food. One time, we decreased the default 18% tip (this is take out) and they substituted normal dumpling sauce with mustard and left out the tempura sauce. Tried again with recommended tip - 15 minutes after it was supposed to be ready they hand me 1/2 the order. 15 minutes later they hand me the rest. Tempura that was in the first 1/2 was cold by then. The staff was indifferent. read more