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Cary M.

This was my first time there. Our waitress neomi was wonderful. We got the fried scallops as an appetizer. They were succulent and perfectly battered. We got the lava sushi. I would have preferred a cold sushi vs. A baked one. They give you miso soup which to me taste like a bowl of beef broth with a couple mushrooms in it. The ginger salad was tasty. We received the shrimp and veggie tempura dish which was perfectly battered. I got the hibachi shrimp and chicken combination dish which consisted of veggies, fried rice, shrimp and chicken. It was quite tasty. They have a 10% military discount plus I used a $10 coupon. I would definitely go back.

Jennifer S.

I visited the restaurant portion of Fuji (which has a different name on the store front outside) as part of a double date. The decor inside is standard for a hibachi/ sushi restaurant. There weren't a ton of other customers on a Monday night. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. While tasty and plated well, the food was definitely on the pricier side of suburban sushi.

Volcano roll (left) and Ninja roll (I think) with fried rice (bottom)
Holly T.

I've been here numerous times over the years and always have a good experience. The staff is usually very friendly and quick. We didn't sit at hibachi and opted for a normal table. My boyfriend ordered the Udon soup that was served with a salad. We also ordered 2 rolls and fried rice. Our 2 rolls were the Volcano Roll and the Ninja (I believe). Their Volcano Roll was different than a Volcano Roll I'm used to from another spot was was still decent; however, I probably wouldn't order it again just because it was a little much for me in the way of greasy flavor. My boyfriend had the Ninja and enjoyed it. It was a fried roll and I'm not much into fried rolls so I didn't have any of his. Service was quick. Atmosphere was decent. Most of their seating is hibachi... and they do have sushi bar seating available too. I believe they used to be open for lunch but once earlier this year, a friend and I went for lunch but they were closed.

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Clay G.

Stopped by for some quick sushi. The wife and I ate here on our first date 16 years ago. The levels of customers here has drastically reduced so the staff looked underwhelmed. Like many restaurants, I don't see a good future ahead for this establishment.

Joe C.

This restaurant had a small aquarium in the waiting area, so many kids were watching the fish while they waited. It was enough to feel the atmosphere of a Japanese restaurant. The sushi boat menu seemed a bit expensive for the amount of food. The fried scallops were delicious. Our server didn't show up often, so we had to wait a little to order. I normally give it a 5-star in my reviews, but it wasn't too bad here, so I gave it a 4-star instead.

Seafood combination (scallops and shrimp), teriyaki style
Michael H.

The sushi here is pretty good and fresh, and while I've never done the hibachi, where I sat I could see the hibachi and it looks like a lot of fun, it seems they do hibachi right if you're looking for it here. The place gets lively right around 6. It's usually bustling and talkative. I always love a side salad with the ginger dressing before my sushi and this one is just fine. It's not a standout from any other sushi place, pretty standard, but it hits the spot. This latest time I went with my parents we got the tempura shrimp as an appetizer and it was pretty good. I do wish the tempura sauce would've been a little more flavorful. My non-sushi eating parents got the seafood combo teriyaki style, and they really enjoyed it. I took a few bites and it was very nice -- the scallops weren't over cooked, they were very tender, same with the shrimp. The teriyaki sauce was well balanced, not too salty or sweet, just right. Their crunch munch roll here is my favorite. It's generously filled with spicy crab, the shrimp is nice on the outside, and the tempura flakes add a good crunch, and the spicy dressing finishes it off with some heat. I also like to get an unagi roll, and theirs is better than most places. My sister, however, got the volcano roll and it wasn't very good. It was baked or steamed in foil, so the rice didn't hold together and it fell apart trying to eat it, they put way too much spicy mayo and that got all mixed in with the rice. It was literally a hot mess. She hated to use this word, but she said it was terrible. I tried it and agreed. That's probably the only bad note to make. But overall, this is probably one of the better sushi/Japanese spots in the area

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Marlene M.

Great place for Groups food was amazing service was OK just feel that servers should be the age that can serve alcohol so that we don't have to wait longer than usual to get your alcohol beverages nevertheless the food was amazing the presentation was also amazing. Love the hibachi.

Brad G.

A solid three. We didn't have any issues being seated but one of our friends was there in advance. We took a seat at one of the hibachi tables. There were 4 of us at one end and a family of 4 at the other end. The food was good. It wasn't anything to rave about. Our cook did socialize but for the most part, he was just there cooking and dishing out food. He didn't seem too excited on this night. Service seemed to be constant. Our server was there when we needed her but she didn't check on us too often. I did have to conserve my water because it was apparent that it wasn't going to be filled often. The hibachi room is big with numerous tables. When I think about it, I only saw her and maybe one other server. The rest of the people on the floor were cooks. The problem with hibachi for me is that it makes me want to cook. So while our cook was cooking, I kept noticing that I could do this... and probably better. We decided to split the steak and shrimp hibachi meal. We also ordered veggies and a sushi roll. Fried rice is also prepared with the meal. Salads and soup also came out. -- Steak and shrimp - The cook did ask how we wanted our steak. I told him medium-well but it was more in the well-done range. The shrimp was delicious. I loved the salad that came out. It was just a normal salad but for some reason, it hit the spot. -- Rice and veggies - The fried rice was what you would think but it's still cool to see it made. I'd prefer steamed rice any day of the week. The veggies were also tasty. Be sure to eat your veggies with every meal ladies and gentlemen. -- Sushi - I needed sushi. I chose the lobster roll for us all to split. The roll was large. They do have a sushi chef that I assume makes sushi on demand. While I loved this roll, it didn't seem to be fresh. We still finished it off. Overall the food was good. We all left satisfied. For a Monday night, it was busy. The staff was nice although absent at times. If someone invited me to go here again, I'd easily say yes but I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way.

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Great place for a large group. The food is delicious, the service is good and the hibachi grill is entertaining.

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This is the best Japanese restaurant in the area. The food and service is always on par. Highly recommend.

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Authentic Cuban food at least it seems like. Cool vibe, great service, and food is terrific…read more Check it out.

Whenever we asked someone to recommend somewhere to eat, they invariably would say La Bodeguita. I…read moream not exaggerating, every single person. We were leaving for the second leg of our trip and were running late, as usual. We decided to run across the street for a sit down lunch, what's another hour? Two smiling faces greeted us at the door. They offered a high top but my hip was absolutely not digging it nor a table up the flight of steep stairs. Once seated, we were greeted promptly and had water in front of us almost immediately. We each ordered soup and then a sandwich to share. I had the Sopa de Pollo . A hot bowl thick with thin noodles and lots of chunks of chicken. The chunks were too big to eat without being cut up which was a challenge in a bowl of broth. It was so hot that I had to wait a while to try it and even then had to blow on it. It was delicious. Unless the soup is your meal, order a cup. I still took nearly a pint of soup back with me. My husband ordered the Frijole Negro - a huge bowl of black beans that was served with a large pile of raw onions on top. Like the chicken soup, it was burn your mouth hot and a very large serving. He said it was good but he'd not order it again. Moving on to the sandwich. We had the Cubano. I'm not even going to describe it - just trust me - order the Cubano. Do not look at the rest of the menu - order the Cubano. Don't even bother looking at the ingredients, just order the Cubano. Have you ordered it yet? Do it already. The Cubano is huge. We split one half and had the other when we arrived at our next stop. Do consider that we had soup first; otherwise, we'd have eaten the whole thing. The accompanying plantain chips were worthy of their own review. They were wonderful. Who knows if and when we'll be back to Louisville but when we are, La Bodeguita will be the first place we stop. BTW, have you ordered the Cubano yet? What are you waiting for? Put your phone done and order it! Enjoy!!

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Dining room
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Beef empanadas Cubanas - both the roasted red pepper sour cream and the cilantro aioli were delicious!
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