The love boat ($69) for 2 was EXCELLENT. We both left dinner completely stuffed to the brim, and I was thrilled with both the value and the quality of the meal. It comes with 2 bowls of miso soup, which were perfect on a cold winter night. The boat also includes a martini glass with seaweed salad, providing a refreshing, upscale palate cleanser when you need a moment's break from the fish. I was very impressed with the thick cuts for the sashimi, and the toppings on the nigiri also gave a tiny twist to the meal - while yuzu and jalapaeño are common pairings with raw fish, for example, the strawberry-on-salmon was a novel combo for me! The rolls also add appeal for any eating partners who enjoy their fish in another form. There isn't a lot of natural light/windows in the main seating area, so the lighting is dim and gives off an intimate ambiance that's perfect for a date night - no complaints about the service! read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Love Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We have been twice with our son to this innovative restaurant. The food is delicious and clever. Today we had assorted sushi rolls all very tasty. For me highest point was the "dumplings" filled with crab and wrapped in tuna. All very original combinations. Ambience is lovely and relaxed. Service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommended if you are near Cambridge MA! read more

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Fuki is a modern Japanese and sushi restaurant located near the popular Bow Market. The food, service, and ambiance here are excellent! It's the perfect spot for a date night or grabbing drinks and dinner with friends. For appetizers, I highly recommend getting the 3 sampler of tuna, salmon, and yellowtail dumpling to try them all. While called dumpling, it's more like a delicious fish rice ball with special sauce. The house special udon with shrimp, scallop, and fish cake was also really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken hibachi! It's good for being hungry because it comes with soup, veggies, rice, and some shrimp. It comes with yum yum sauce which goes well with everything and a sauce for the vegetables. The service was good, we did ask our questions about appetizers and she gave good recommendations. We didn't wait too long for the food. The ambiance here is great! They have Japanese decor on all the walls including paintings of cherry blossom, koi fish, Mt. Fuji, and even flowers on the roof. Overall, the food here is really good and this is a staple restaurant that I'll keep coming back to! read more

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I really didn't know what to expect from Fuji. I feel like this location has had so much turnover of different Japanese/Asian fusion restaurants in the past few years that I was a little skeptical. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I got delivery from here and it was pretty decent. It didn't blow me away but it was decent! I was wary of salmon sushi served with strawberry on top but it wasn't bad. I liked the other garnishes as well. The scallop sushi was nice and everything tasted fresh. The delivery was also pretty quick so no complaints. I've already re-ordered from here so I'd recommend it for a sushi fix. read more

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The atmosphere was great with low lighting and pretty lamps. There was a decent amount of seating with many of the tables being two tops. The food was just ok. As someone from the Bay Area of California, the food did not taste authentic. The batter on the tempura was too heavy and the teriyaki sauce lacked flavor. The gyoza is definitely worth it as it was tasty and relatively cheap. The service was good with the wait staff being attentive of low water and picking up empty plates. read more

I always want to gatekeep Fuki because it's SOOOO GOOD. Specifically I think their fixed-price meal is a great deal. I've gotten it twice. The first course is a set platter of three types of raw fish--so generous and so good! I recently got the hamachi collar for my second course, which was so flavorful. I got their sashimi selection as my third course, and the maki roll and mochi are a great way to end. A perfect five-course with a good mix of options. I love raw fish and the quality and portions here are unmatched! It's a small, unassuming restaurant in union square, but definitely stop by! read more

Fuki is a gem that should be on every Boston area sushi fans must try list. The restaurant itself is a little tucked in from the street in Union Square but its easy to find. The rolls are inventive and beautiful and the nigiri thoughtfully assembled. All are generously sized and delicious! The volcano roll is a standout and far from the typical spicey sauce topped roll you could be used to having. The hibachi dinners are very satisfying and everything is tasty right down to the pickled vegetable side which must be house made because it was so good. Ambiance is cool and hip - perfect for a special dinner or a more causal evening out with friends. Plating is first rate and staff is friendly and efficient. Surprisingly, the prices are reasonable. We've been three times in the last month and will certainly be back again soon. read more

Absolutely delicious sushi, maybe some of the best quality fish I've had in the area. The servers are awesome and super knowledgeable about sake. The vibe inside is fun and pretty. Get the dinner deal, it's SO much food for like $50 and so good read more

The tuna dumplings are a must here! It has so much flavor packed inside and super fresh. We also got a salmon combo which was affordable and filling. The service is fast here. It is pretty dark in there so it can be a spot to catch up with friends or have a date. read more

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I had a wonderful lunch at Fuki. The waitress was super nice and recommended rolls to fit our food restrictions. All of the dishes were delicious and well presented. I got the green dragon roll and sashimi deluxe. I recommend coming for lunch when it's not too busy because our food came out pretty fast. read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Green Dragon Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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my fiancé really likes sushi so we've been to Fuki a few times now this time though I decided to get the hibachi entrée and I'm so glad that I did. As someone that does not like sushi I'm so glad that this place has more options. The hibachi entrée was filled with delicious classic hibachi sides, and the Yum Yum sauce was to die for my fiancé's go to is the green dragon roll and it never disappoints according to him. The service is always impeccable. The waiters are always refilling waters and the food comes out very quick. We always enjoy our time at Pookie and will continue to come back when we are in the mood for Japanese food. The quality is the best around. read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Chicken (8oz) - Hibachi Entrée - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We came in and sat at the bar because it was so busy. That's always a good sign and it was even better than I expected. The Sapporo was served in a massive chilled glass. I split the Love Boat with one other person and it was the perfect amount of food if you're both really hungry. The quality of the fish was amazing for a $70 boat. This boat was loaded with like 16 sashimi, 10 nigiri, 2 rolls, seaweed salad and soup. I will be back ASAP read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Love Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The tempura was nicely light and crisp, though after a while it did get a little oily; I especially enjoyed the vegetable variety. The fried rice that came with it was very lightly flavored, which I liked too. The sushi and sashimi was all decent as well, fresh and reasonably generously cut. I did find it annoying that hot tea was $5. Overall it came out to around $35 pp which I though was pretty reasonable. The space is very dark and noisy, but I guess that's the ambiance. Service was fast and nice. read more

Our family had a great time here for dinner. This was a great place to celebrate and it got even better as the night went on. The attention was on point from the moment we walked in. The food was really tasty and well crafted. They had unusual Japanese creations like a stuffed nigiri dumpling, and the usual American Japanese fare like cut rolls named after gods or cities . Bright colors, lively food plating, good lighting and the right amount of toys. If you like sake, you can get a flight of 3 that winds up being 4 because one of the sale stands out and you wind up wanting more of that one. If you like Japanese whisky you will be blown away by the wide selection. It's hard to chose from some of the rare and even the common ones, but the kind people at Fuki were great about making recommendations. Food, Service and Environment were great. For me they put the fun back into dining out. And I hope to come back someday. read more

Went tonight for dinner after a busy day. Nice place with very good crew.I got the Sushi appetizer. GF got Hibachi chicken. I got the White Tiger roll for my main. It was the best roll I've ever had! Forgot to take a pic. We got the fried ice cream dessert. I wasn't a fan of the textures. All around great meal & we will be coming back. read more

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Favorite sushi spot! What a sweet restaurant. Workers are very considerate and welcoming. Sushi is AMAZING! They have a different take on all the standard rolls. I honestly lost myself in the sushi in what exactly we got and the rating of everything because it was all so good. Ambiance is super cute too Next time I will come up with a better review and sushi ratings read more

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Fuki was highly recommended by a friend of mine- and I was so, SO impressed. Came with a reservation on a Thursday and it was decently busy. My guest and I both got the special set with four courses, and I definitely recommend this, as everything was delicious and left us comfortably full. Of the appetizers, I enjoyed the tuna dumpling the most, though the crispy jalapeño with hamachi was great. My absolute favorite was the second course, and I chose the hamachi kama. It came with so much meat and was crispy but juicy with a delicate flavor. My guest got the fried soft shell crab, which was a whole crab cut up and fried. The nigiri had pretty big pieces of fish and not too much rice- and the torched salmon was the best one in my opinion! We ended up getting the torched salmon and unagi rolls. Both were great, though I found the unagi roll to be a little too sweet for my taste. We ended with the mochi ice cream- mango and red bean, both of which had such strong flavors that I deeply enjoyed. The service here was great- the food came out really quickly after we finished each course, and all of the workers was very friendly. I also saw that the person next to me wasn't able to eat the mochi ice cream because of dietary restrictions, and the waitress surprised her with a plate of fruit even though she had already served the ice cream. Such a great restaurant- I am already planning my next visit!! read more

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Stumbled upon their $45 set online and went to give it a try. We made reservations ahead a day before - fairly easy. You first walk into a bar area and a few high table seatings by it. There are plenty of seatings at the back as well. I actually went in with low expectations for the set menu and ended up being impressed. The sauce for the appetizers (tuna dumplings, salmon carpaccio, hamachi jalapeño) were a little too overpowering - tuna dumplings were my favorite out of the three. Salmon carpaccio was so rich but the sauce kinda drowned the richness of the salmon. I loved the deep fried soft shell crab! The batter was not too thick either. The chef's choice sashimi were all fresh too - if I had to complain the tuna pieces could be a little fattier! The makis were chef's kiss - it was a tad smaller but I think it is the perfect portion. The fried ice cream ended the set with a sweet note. I would definitely come back here for the set again. But I am not sure if I want to try the menu items since the prices are a little higher in my opinion. -7/10 read more

Food's great! I really like the tuna dumplings!!! So fresh and tasty!!!! The vibe's also nice! Service is also really good! I'll take friends there again! read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Considering Fuki my newest hidden gem! My friends brought me here for a birthday dinner and I can confidently say we were all pleasantly surprised. We weren't sure what to expect but this experience was right in every way. They offered a value set that was composed of 4 courses for $48 and you get to pick some of your preferences. The first course was 3 sample sizes of sushi apps, followed by a hot appetizer, then a sashimi bowl, a roll of your choice AND a dessert. Talk about a steal?? Everything was so fresh and delicious. It actually just kept getting better with each course. I also tried their butterfly lychee drink and it was very good as well. The icing on top was that they offered a birthday roll!! I got to create my own roll and give it a name. Coolest thing ever. The workers were also so so sooo friendly and welcoming. Interior was clean, modern, aesthetic and colorful. I'll be back!! read more

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Very good sushi! I got it delivered and it was much higher quality than I was expecting. Fantastic. A couple things made the sushi extraordinary: right rice to fish ratio for the nigiri, wonderful cuts of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, and spicy tuna roll wasn't full of bread crumb filler. I'll have to go visit in person! read more

This place is very misleading with saying that they are a hibachi restaurant but there is no hibachi seating or serving. They spoiled my husband's birthday. read more

I got the 45 dollar omakaze menu. The three spoon is the first course but the flavor is a big strong for me. Second course was the fried soft shell crab, crispy, and flavorful. Third course was the sashimi bowl, fresh salmon (fatty flavor), Tuna was fresh, overall fresh fishes. A little bit overdone with the plating for me. That's the restaurant choice. 4th course, you get to pick 1 sushi rolls. Once again, fresh rolls and again overdone with sauces. I got white tiger roll, torch salmon roll and torch tuna roll. I recommend getting white tiger roll to everyone. Smoky flavor and good amount of sauce. Last course is the dessert, which is fried ice cream which was okay. Service was amazing for me because I had my dinner at 6. But people will start arriving more after 6:30ish. Overall, the restaurant vibe is nice and there are other menus I would like to try. Would come again. read more

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I had this sushi takeout and had waited an hour or so before I ate it, which I wanted to take into account for the review. I got the love boat (shared with two people) which was more than enough! I thought it was great value for the price. The fish was still pretty fresh, with a wide variety of different fishes. I also liked that it wasn't a lot of specialty rolls like other places, so the flavor and quality of the fish was very apparent. I would go in person again! read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Love Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I can't say enough good things about Fuki. They're our go-to for sushi in our neighborhood - super tasty maki, appetizers and specialty offerings. They also have great drinks and you should get a recommendation for sake, they don't disappoint. We recently had a birthday celebration and the service was very attentive and accommodating. The interior is really warm and inviting. Definitely worth a trip in you're in the Union Square area of Somerville and it's close to the T. read more

The waiter never let my water go empty, explained the menu well, and decent prices! The sushi was fresh and enjoyed the pieces provided from the chefs choice portion of the Love Boat menu item read more

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Great food, pleasant ambiance and very personal service. We will be back. We had the pre fixe menu. The fish was incredible. read more

I'm from LA, so I wasn't totally sure what to expect from Boston sushi, but I have to say I think Fuki was pretty bomb. Got a sushi and sashimi deluxe dinner in addition to scallop and unagi and everything tasted super fresh with solid portions for the price. The restaurant decor was also much nicer than I expected although I didn't really have any expectations about that. I would have to say the highlight of the experience though were my servers Robin and Lindsay. Robin made great drinks and both offered great service and conversation while I ate at the bar. Would be back if I'm in Boston again. read more

My second favorite sushi spot in Union Square, Fuki is a fun time! Love the music they play and the sushi is good. I especially love their hibachi set/plate, great flavors. read more

I love when you find a random restaurant without planning ahead, and you leave feeling full and happy! We stumble up on Fuki restaurant after our college visit to MIT. The original sushi restaurant we wanted to go to did not open until 5, so we were happy to find a place that accommodates for early dinner. My family and I ordered couple rolls, sushi and sashimi. They were all so fresh and tasty! We enjoyed each dish very much. What was even better was their pricing was very good for the quality of sushi. Definitely will be back on our next visit to Boston. Thanks Fuki for a wonderful early dinner! read more

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What a great experience at Fuki.. the staff was quick, attentive and friendly but not overbearing which made for a very pleasant meal. I decided to try the set menu which for $45 a person was a great deal. I thought the spicy seafood salad was delicious as well as the chefs choice sashimi and rainbow maki. They had plenty of seating and nice low lighting which was relaxing. I will be recommending Fuki to friends and family for years to come. Hats off to the chef, keep up the good rolling. read more

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Yes! Yes! And Yes!! We stumbled upon Fuki by last minute luck...after our first didn't cut it. My child said, "he was too dressed and felt too cute to sit through"causal dining." So, we Yelped Plan B. Also because it was Mother's Day, so, I was down for whatever! We got there and had to wait for an empty table. Ended up getting a high stool with two chair by the door. Wasn't psyched by it, but was starving. No regrets, whatsoever. Even though they forgot to make my main meal and served me only my veggie Tempura appetizer [miscommunication], they quickly went back and made it happen! A gem! Everything we had was on the money and more! We looked cute, ate yum, felt bourgie. Mos def a return here soon read more

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Fuki was a wonderful hole in the wall. The service is quick and the ambiance is cozy. We ordered green tea for the table and shared apps of takoyaki and the tuna dumplings. The miso soup has crab in it, a first for me, however a pleasant surprise and added depth to the soup. We were all starving and ordered two love boats which arrived on one singular boat. It was an incredible sight to see. I loved the sexy girl maki roll and all the fish tasted so fresh and high quality. Will definitely come back! read more

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This place checked all the boxes for me. My partner and I did the fixed menu option, and every part of it was filled with amazing flavor, leaving you excited for the next. The cocktails were well-balanced and innovative. The best part of it was the bartender, who was extremely friendly, fun, and good at his job. read more

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Cute little hidden spot in Union square that does most of your familiar American-Japanese dishes. They have a solid list of special maki, along with the usual 'regular'-grade sushi and makimono dishes you find in other Japanese spots (California roll, spicy tuna/salmon roll, etc). The place also serves tempura and yakisoba entrees too. Nice gentle and quiet low-light vibe, and the sushi plates are beautiful pieces of art. Service was great, responsive, and attentive. The team there definitively operates at a more intimate level as you can see cohesion with waitstaff, front desk, sushi chefs, etc. We ordered Black Spider (basically a spider roll wrapped with eel), spicy salmon roll, and a chicken tempura dinner set between two people. Sushi was good, salmon was fresh and the spider roll was well crafted, not too saucy and solid presentation. The tempura set was also tasty, you can tell the wasn't old as the batter was a lovely golden brown shade. It came with miso sou and fried rice as side dishes and they were ok, nothing noteworthy. They do have cocktails and sake, but I opted for a cold Sapporo which was excellent with the meal. Honestly this little spot really pleasantly surprised me, from the polite service to the delicious sushi, as I'm writing this I do think fondly of the place. I think it's the whole ambiance and warm decor, hope they find great success in their little tucked away location. tldr; great little sushi spot that seems unassuming at first but will probably make you leave with a smile on your face. No wow factor but their basics are at an excellent standard. Fair pricing. read more

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Came as a group of seven on a weeknight. Attentive service and well made cocktails (we enjoyed the lychee cocktail). The gyoza was delicious and the rolls were very well made at a fair price. The balance/ratio of rice to fish was solid, and everything tasted fresh. Would absolutely come again, glad to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more

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This was our first time here at Fuki. We saw a food blogger post it on IG and immediately wanted to try it out. We were lucky enough to find parking right in front. If you can't find a spot at the meter, you can park in the back of Citizens Bank. When we got to the restaurant, we were half an hour early for our 7pm reservation. They were able to accommodate us which was great. The interior decoration was so nice. Japanese theme with wall paintings. We got greeted and seated right away. Immediately the service was wonderful. Everything came out promptly. When we got to the table, they have a prefixed menu for $45 a person. It was such a good deal. We did one prefixed menu and the rest we ordered off the menu. Everything was so good. I highly recommend getting the hotate yaki as one of your appetizers. I also recommend getting the truffle toro maki and the White Tiger Roll. I definitely have no complaints at all. The drinks were also amazing. Honestly, it was a really good experience . I would definitely come back and enjoy their $45 prefixed menu. read more

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Real Japanese food served the right way in relaxing surroundings. Been here more than a dozen times in last few years and see same level of food and service. read more

This was my first time at Fuki, and while I don't typically expect too much from Somerville MA Japanese, this little place really delivered. The ambiance is nothing notable, but the basic sushi, sashimi, and maki really hit the spot. We started with some speciality drinks. The Sake menu was slim but diverse enough, and the best part, was the waiter arrived worth a show-and-tell Sake bar on wheels, and also offered tastes of a couple of varietals before choosing. The Cosmo was attractively adorned with pomegranate seeds floating on a thinly sliced lime. I asked about the Uni (sea urchin) but was told it came from Maine, which is fine for Lobster, but way inferior in terms of taste and texture to Uni from either Japan (Hokaido or Tohoku) or Los Angeles. So instead of ordering à la carte, we decided on the "Love Boat" a general assortment served on a wooden dish - that was very reasonably priced @ $65. This is an excellent option if your open to a variety of Sashimi (15 pcs - maguro, sake, hamachi, a little salmon roe), Sushi (10 pcs - salmon with a piece of strawberry on top, maguro, hamachi, mackerel) a sexy girl roll (spicy kani and Jalopeño wrapped around shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with a "special sauce"), and rainbow maki (California roll topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, and avocado). The Love Boat is an outstanding meal value and even comes with an order of seaweed salad. Service was terrific; present without being annoying. Would absolutely come again, next time I'd like to try the Yakitori and hibachi offerings. read more

Fuki Japanese Cuisine - Cosmo with pomegranate seeds floating on a slice of lime, and a glass of cold Junmai sake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I love the ambience of this restaurant. It just opened 5 months ago but has a great selection of food, seating, and it is well decorated inside. The staff are friendly and nice. I went on a Saturday night and was able to get a table for 5 without a wait. They seemed a bit empty but around 8:30pm it started to fill up. I believe they take reservations because when I asked for a table, they asked if I made a reservation. The food was pretty good, I cannot complain. The highlights were the crispy chicken wings (they were very crispy and tender), the takoyaki, and the fatty tuna nigiri. I got the love boat and that had different sorts of sashimi, nigiri and 2 rolls. The quality of the fish I think are good... something just felt off.. like it was a bit watery for some reason. I couldn't place my finger on it but overall the love boat was a good choice. It also came with 2 miso soup and a seaweed salad. The mojito drink had more lychee and juice in it than alcohol. For it being $10, it is pretty worth. read more

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