We have been here several times and enjoy the food. Our order consisted of gyoza (pork potstickers), chicken fried rice and a jalepeño roll. The food was brought out quickly and was prepared as expected. No complaints here. The restaurant itself is pleasant with music playing but I wouldn't call it fancy and lacks in the intimacy area if planning a date here. read more

It is a nice cozy place. They were packed but service was great. My wife and I were hungry and felt like it took a while but I think our hunger was just over consuming us and it was normal serving time for fresh sushi...definitely worth the wait. We had three main courses and side dish of shrimp fried rice and it was less than $50...total with tip was $60, but man we were stuffed. We could have ordered one or two less and would have been fine. We will come again!!' read more

Fuji - Japanese Near Me - Portage, Indiana

Food is amazing, I always stop by for their pad Thai when I'm in the area, and my husband can't get enough of their sushi rolls and boats!

This is a fantastic restaurant, and I'm lucky to live so close to it! First off, the service is incredible. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes for my food, and the server is very polite. The miso soup is the best I have ever had, it has a wonderful balance of flavors, the perfect amount of tofu and scallions, and it always comes to the table piping hot. If you've never had sushi, this is the place to try it. The fish is fresh and flavorful, and the sushi chef creates such a beautiful presentation on the plate, it's almost too pretty to eat! Make sure to specify if you'd prefer not to have wasabi on your nigiri though, because they come loaded with it otherwise. The sushi rolls are delightful, I recommend the butterfly roll. Their tempura is light and airy, yet so perfectly crisp. All of their meat dishes come out incredibly tender and flavorful. I would recommended Fuji to anyone who likes simple, flavorful Japanese cuisine, or anyone who is interested in trying it. read more

I love their food but I am def. not a fan of their service. The lady who runs the place is very rude! Me & my friend were disappointed with the treatment, so look into getting it to-go! read more

It took forever for my order! Was not very happy with the quality and quantity! Especially since it's so expensive!! Get 100% better sushi from the stand inside Town 'n' Country!! Won't ever waste my money on that again!!!! Also staff was rude! Unless they knew you, then you seemed to move up in line! Maybe that's where the rest of my very small sushi rolls went! Will never ever be back!!!!!!!! read more

The food is good but the woman who runs this place can get upset if it's busy. When she gets busy she will get mad if you order additional food. Makes no sense because more food = more money. One draw back is no liquor sales and you can no longer bring it with you. Sushi is not the same without Saki. But it's good sushi for the price. read more

Best sushi for NW Indiana residents who typically have to go to Chicago for decent sushi. Great variety of rolls. They have all of the typical crazy maki rolls, which is what I go for. I have also heard that their udon is very good. Their potstickers are excellent as well. read more

I have been going here for years and it's my favorite sushi by far! I especially like their Tokyo roll and Sweet Potato Roll.

My husband and I would rather come here than to House of Kobe which can be extremely crowded on the weekends. The service is quite pleasant and the food well, right on the money. Everything we've had here has been delicious and fresh. It's also BYOB. Tempura served here is less greasy than at Kobes. Udon soup is great! May not the best spot for your picky-eating children (or adults). We used to bring our 2 year old, and the flavors were a bit overwhelming for him. Thankfully, his palette has started to broaden and will be the little brave boy to try our dishes with no regrets! read more

Not sure if it's "as good as it gets" since I'm by no means a Japanese food maven but I come from good food capitol of the world (New Orleans). And spent a lot of time working in that industry. I think I can easily say this place is a hidden gem . Pound for pound the best Japanese food I've ever had. Well worth the visit. Not very ostentatious as it sits in a small town strip mall next to the bargain department store. Inside it's a restaurant. Not heavy on oriental decor it could easily sell meatloaf and you'd feel right at home....until you see the menu. These guys are like a few places I've been to that seem to offer every culinary device known to the Japanese culture save BeniHana style hibachi. It's real hard to pick unless you know what you like (or more precisely what you DON'T like). Just a ton of good looking possibilities. We're pretty pedestrian in out Asian food preferences so we stuck to some favorites and shared plates like we usually do. Just perfect. Tasty and fresh. Way more than I'd hoped for. My wife, who's about the pickiest eater I've ever shared a meal with had no complaints.... NOT ONE. I, who many would claim am almost as picky wanted to buy a house in town so we could visit more often. Outstanding. Service was friendly and attentive. Professional. Everything was clean and well kept. Nice. Not fancy. A real sleeper. I'm definitely going back as often as my schedule will allow. . read more

Nothing here was fishy or gross, and the service was friendly, if a bit awkward and quite slow. We visited at lunch time on a weekday and this place was completely empty. That was not a good sign, but hey, someone has to discover the new great places. This wasn't one. We had four rolls, all of them were bland and heavy on rice. I'm not sure what other Yelpers were served, but our food was bland, boringly presented, and the best we could say was, at least the seafood seemed fresh. read more

This is really a gem in Portage. The food is delicious. Yes more pricey than pizza, tacos or gyros which is about all we have around here...but it's fresh fish!! Nothing but great luck for me here and I continue to be a regular customer!!! read more

What a great find. The sushi was awesome. The service was as good as the food. Unassuming little place in a strip mall surpassed my initial expectations. This will be become a new fav stopping place in my travels. read more

Fuji has some of the best sushi I've had. They have a wide variety of rolls that are very original and tasty. They also have other dishes on the menu if you don't want sushi - pretty typical Japanese steakhouse kind of dishes.The service is also great - the chefs are pleasant and the lady who sat us was very sweet. The restaurant has been fairly quiet each time I've been, but I think it adds to the intimate atmosphere if you're there on a date! read more

Impressed! Place is over priced in my opinion. But it's Portage...and they're the ONLY sushi place. Customer service was good, and the soup, along with the sushi, was definitely yummy! Check em out! read more

Went to fuji for the first time on Saturday. We were a little nervous about eating sushi in Portage. When showed up at 6:00 pm. The place only had 4 people dining at the time. We ordered 3 different dishes and 2 different soups. They were amazing. Very impressive. We will deffently go back. The only downfall was that the place did fill up. Not one open seat. The service did get slow. They could have used one more server on he floor. read more

I'm always skeptical when I see an Asian restaurant in northwest Indiana especially a sushi restaurant. I've had my share of many excellent Sushi restaurants in Chicago and in other big cities and to my surprise, Fuji impressed me. I went for lunch and had the chicken teriyaki bento box and a spicy tuna with avocado maki. Everything about $15 which included a miso soup, spring rolls, and salad. Food and service was wonderful, the dining area is quiet, chairs are fancy, decor very Asian. Wow, an authentic Japanese restaurant in NW Indiana! Will definitely be going back to try more of their rolls. read more

Stopped in for lunch after seeing great reviews on Yelp. Not at all impressed. Hot green tea was luke warm, even when refilled. The only way to get fried rice for my daughter was to order a $9 huge portion of it even though my husband and I both ordered full meals for ourselves. We just wanted a small side of fried rice for her and that was not an option. The spicy California roll was just a California roll drizzled with spicy mayo. Not worth the additional $3-$4 charge compared to a regular California roll. At most sushi restaurants the spicy California roll is made by mixing spicy mayo into the crab and then making the roll and topping it with spicy mayo. Unfortunately, it also tasted like it had been sitting in the refrigerator for hours and was ice cold. I know sushi is supposed to be cold, but this was clearly made earlier and kept cold as opposed to the ingredients being kept cold. You can tell the difference. The miso soup was also luke warm. The house salad dressing was odd and there was way too much of it. The jalapeño yellowtail appetizer was well done and tasted great, but everything else was mediocre at best. I doubt we'd come back. read more

My son & wife introduced me to Fuji's. Very clean and service with a smile! Sushi was excellent. Very fresh. Well made. Impressed being in such a rural area. Next time visiting my son, will certainly return for more delicious sushi... read more

My all time FAVORITE place to get sushi in NWI. I've been here 20+ times and every time is better than the last. The sushi is always fresh and the rolls are big. Not too pricey for good sushi either. If you love sushi, you definitely need to visit Fuji! read more

Best restaurant in Portage! The fish is incredibly fresh, and every roll we've tried has been excellent. Consist good quality every time.

I have been going here for years and have always loved it. It is under new ownership now and it has excelled everything else available in Northwest Indiana. Excellent quality of fish, very very fresh!! Excellent sushi chef with a great presentation and a lovely staff that go out of their way to be helpful. I am so glad this is available to us. read more

Wow, this is normally my go to place for sushi. Yesterday, I drove 30 miles round trip to pick up 2 sushi rolls and some sashimi to go (total was $21). 5 piece sashimi for $8.95. Chef's Choice as to what fish was used. That is okay. Except: got home and the pieces were tiny. And TWO of the 5 were ARTIFICIAL CRAB MEAT LOGS!! Well, you just lost a customer. I can pick up sushi up the street at Town & Country grocery store for much less, without the games. read more

Love this place, I love sushi, the place is small but the food is really good, they have a nice a variety of rolls!

Although the sushi was super creative, fresh and VERY fairly priced...the other customers in the restaurant ruined our experience. A table of two ordered, I kid you not, at least $250 worth of sushi in one sitting. It was not crowded, but their ridiculous order took almost 40 minutes, leaving us to wait for almost and hour for our food and at least 30 minutes for appetizers. The food was amazing, but seeing someone come in after us and get served in 10 minutes was not! read more

Excellent food, excellent service and great cost. The location is a little tricky but don't let it fool you, it's great.

Great Sushi dinner...but not inexpensive. Atmosphere was clean & casual; nothing fancy. Server spoke broken English and wasn't helpful with the menu choices, and not really very friendly. Fortunately, my husband knew what to order. read more

Good selection of sushi and the price is fair. Ingredients taste fresh. The place is dim and they always play weird music over the ceiling speakers. However, it is a good place to bring a female date to, since the place is pretty quiet and the waiter/waitress doesn't bother you much. read more

Love this place. It's truly a hidden gem. You'd never guess how great it is from the outside. It's in the middle of a strip mall. Inside is small and quaint, but the food is amazing! They have a nice variety of rolls. All very tasty. If sushi isn't your thing, try the teriyaki. It comes out sizzling and smells wonderful. Very nice wait staff. I've never had a bad experience wether I eat in or get it to go. read more

We just came from California and were looking for a good sushi place. I have to admit, I was skeptical about the quality and authenticity of a place in Portage. I will say that it was pretty darn tasty. The service was good, the selection is diverse, and the preparation was noteworthy. All in all, I was not disappointed and the food is pretty good for not being on the coast or in a major city. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Yelp pointed us towards Fuji. Never would have stopped in without reading the reviews. Hidden in a strip mall. Windows covered with blinds. The interior is small, clean and organized. We tried several different rolls and had tempura. It was all delicious. We recommend this little gem. read more

We've lived in the area for several years now; and Fuji has by far provided the most consistently delicious, fresh, and precise sushi and sashimi of any restaurant around. The dining area is warm and inviting, if a bit simple; and the prices are fair for the quality of service and food provided. The ownership and wait-staff are exceedingly friendly and helpful, while the chef has yet to disappoint on any front. Fuji remains at the top of our "special occasion and date night" list of go-to establishments. You won't be disappointed! read more

My mother-in-law is a nurse who said that all of her coworkers had recommended Fuji to her for sushi. She told my wife and I about it since she knows we love sushi. I naturally was very excited because there isn't a time that I'm not in the mood for sushi. We drove to Portage from her parents house to try it out. We ordered the Sushi for 2 dinner. It came with 18 pieces of sushi, california roll, and chef's choice roll (spicy tuna in our case). Overall, I was not impressed with the sushi. A couple of the nigiri salmon pieces were chewy and the hamachi was a little too fishy. Some of the rice also tasted undercooked. The spicy tuna roll was nothing special. It had barely any flavor and spice. I expect my spicy tuna to be spicy. The california roll was pretty standard. I would have given them a third star, but the lady manager was a bit cranky tonight. read more

I was in town for a training course for solar. I looked up local places on Yelp and saw the reviews for this place. There are some great sushi places where I am from in California and Fuji did not disappoint. I had the yellowtail with jalapeño and the Phoenix roll. Both were great. My buddy had the Dream roll and that had a great texture and taste. I was impressed by the quality and this place is a great find in NW Indiana. read more

Walked in on a Thursday night. We were the only people in the restaurant. Ordered our drinks and waited over 10 minutes and still hadn't received our drinks. One of the workers was also sitting at a table next to us eating a plate of food like he had never ate in his life. It was disgusting, smacking his lips. Seriously made me gag and I don't have a weak stomach. So we decide to leave. As we are walking out, our waitress is standing up at the front doing nothing and still hasn't brought our drinks. Mind you, we were still the only customers in there. So upset with my experience. I just wanted some sushi and miso soup, guess not. read more

Haven't been there in a while but wife and I always enjoy it. The owners are very nice as is the staff. Food is always excellent. Will be going back. read more

I love sushi and I mostly like to go to restaurants in Chicago. So not much compares to those restaurants. However I think this is probably the closest you'll get in the Valpo area. It's reasonable pricing and definitely beats the grocery store. read more

The sushi here is so fresh and phenomenal, I can't get enough of this place! Everything was very fresh and the service was great.

We love this local gem! We strive to go to Fuji once a week, even if we only have time to carry out. The service is wonderful and the food is wonderful. Not just sushi either, they have many other delicious items on the menu. Maybe some people are incredibly opinionated because they like the status quo that goes along with spending hundreds in the city for their sushi-- but locally this place is fantastic and very fair priced. read more