They are always so good, friendly service, and super kind and patient with my dad. Literally everything they do is marvelous. The fish is fresh and has the perfect texture for each species. Salmon and tuna are always tops. Do the bluefin or chu-toro rolls. They're enormous and perfect for a lingering Sunday luncheon. read more

Service was awesome. Very attentive server. Food was DELICIOUSSS. we ordered: Spicy Edamame Salmon Kama Oren Ishiii roll Liger roll Nemo Roll great happy hour options as well! highly recommend all of it lol with a nice cold Kirin to wash it down they also have a full bar & lots of seating. * Clean bathrooms too * we'll def be back! read more

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We came in for a late dinner and the place was pretty full... this is one of the best sushi places, Sushi is fresh. Large portions. Happy Hour selections..: Excellent customer service! read more

Fukuda - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Very nice, quaint family atmosphere. Food was fresh and service was prompt and courteous I will definitely be coming back read more

Came here for dinner on a weekday while in the area. There were plenty of parking available in their lot. The restaurant has the pretty typical mom and pop vibe, and was pretty packed. The surprisingly extensive menu offers traditional Japanese items like nigiri, sashimi, and hot items, but also has a large selection of American influenced rolls with cream cheese. Although the flavor profile, presentation and the knife work can't really compare to some of the higher end sushi spots, the fish were pretty fresh and cooked items were prepared well. A solid choice for the area. read more

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We stopped by since we had some time before another meeting and it was happy hour so why not give it a try; unfortunately we never had the opportunity. We waited over 10 minutes for someone to stop at our table to wait on us. Several waiters walked by our table 4-6 times, but never stopped. The restaurant was not busy. I'm not a prickly person or impatient, but and acknowledgment of our existence would have been nice. Instead we chose to just get up and leave. read more

Was in the area for work and decided to find a sushi spot nearby. It looked like a fairly mom and pop spot alongside the freeway between the Woodlands and Spring. Plenty of free parking out front and a cozy interior. Service was good and their menu, although way too large for its own good, had diversity between sushi/sashimi/rolls and hot entree options. The rolls are mainly a fusion style (looking at you, cream cheese) and feature some sort of teriyaki / eel sauce as you would expect. we also got some sashimi and nigiri. The knife work on the sashimi honestly wasn't the best but everything tasted fresh and was prepared pretty well for a neighborhood joint! They even had fresh grated wasabi, which was a plus. read more

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My sushi was delicious, but my husband's fish burger was unimpressive... a restaurant should only put on their menu a dish they'd be proud to serve... the burger was more of an obligatory item for those who don't like raw fish but enjoy the company of family and friends who do love raw fish. Also, the employees are very attentive to the regulars like they are family. It would have been nice to have felt like a guest to their extended family gathering. read more

I almost feel like I shouldn't write a review, because I have yet to dine in the establishment. I've only ordered for pickup, but I will say that they have the food ready as soon as they can. I like the shaggy dog. I also like how the people seem honest- the girl who worked there said that the wontons don't have much crab and are mostly cream cheese. I appreciate the honesty because I would be annoyed if I ordered and didn't know that before hand. But back to ordering for pickup--It takes me about 20 minutes to come here and the food will be ready and waiting in a bag with the chopsticks and everything that I need. They do take your credit card information over the phone the first time you order, which feels a little sketchy because you have to read your whole credit card information instead of typing in somewhere but it's fine because I guess it's a way for them to ensure that the food will be paid for before you pick it up. read more

Fukuda - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

We were at the Woodlands Waterway a mile or so north, but we passed up several sushi restaurants in that bougie area after reading the Yelp reviews for Fukuda. It was the right move! Fukuda looks like another sushi restaurant in a shopping strip, but as this and many other reviews will attest, the food FAR surpasses the humble exterior. Decor is typical. Ambiance is honestly a little noisy, but all of the people are here for a reason. The food is amazing! The extensive menu built anticipation, and we knew we were in for something special from the first perfect bite of edamame. The spicy guava margarita is a must try (Japanese or not)! The gyoza was perfect. The sushi rolls were transcendent. My wife's noodles were delectable! Do yourself a favor. Skip the fancy buildings and come here for the best Japanese food! Also, service was sublime. I gave our server very vague instructions and told him and the chef to surprise me with rolls of his choosing. Well done, Martin! read more

Have been coming here for years. Food is always fresh and delicious, and made to perfection. The staff is kind, welcoming and attentive. Great atmosphere and calm ambiance. Must try : kobachi, teriyaki beef dinner, and hell dragon sushi roll Among other things read more

I got scammed with their lobster roll. It was very expensive and not even good. Their udon soup is not good also.

Sushi chef prepares dishes with old fish! Fukuda over-charges, and portions are very thin and small. You have many better choices than here. I suggest they will not survive. I hope they go out of business! Edit: Note Ivy D. did not attempt to answer why their product (sushi/rice, Inari, etc) is downsized while Fukuda's prices have gone up. I've been a long time customer and this business is in decline. It's been steadily getting worse. She uses a review from 1 year ago tells you everything you need to know. read more

more like a 3.5 out of 5 stars. at my prior company based in the woodlands, all the expats typically came here for dinner/lunch. They were all japanese, so i don't know if that means there's a lack of japanese food options in the woodlands, or that this place is really good. i decided to give it a shot for lunch, and came here right when it opened. we ended up getting two entrees, one where we got two rolls of sushi and a chirashi bowl. we also got two pieces of tamago nigiri. The rolls were not too bad, but the chirashi bowl was the better item out of the two. It definitely wasn't the freshest fish i've had.The best thing about the chirashi bowl was the size. i couldn't believe for the price i paid, how much fish/rice i got. service was great, and attentive. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. Definite traditional Japanese feel. Would come back every time we are here.

I had the: Liger roll Akai hana Cajun temaki Spicy salmon temaki Delicious! It's a laid back place with good service. Can't wait to go back. read more

My favorite hidden gem. This sushi restaurant is tucked into a strip off the I-45 feeder road. Inside the restaurant is dimly lit with lots of seating and even has kids art on the wall which is very homey. I have been coming here for over 10 years as a regular. The staff is very polite and service is always quick. My group typically orders in rounds so there's always something new and fresh coming out. You can't go wrong with any food on the menu. My personal must order is the escolar nigiri which is easily the best I have ever had. The fish is fresh and served with caramelized garlic on top giving it the yummiest crunch. The crab puffs are the best as well. I love how light the wonton wrapper is compared to other restaurants cakey crab rangoons. They are perfectly crisp and bite sized served with delicious orange dipping sauce. If someone in your party is not a fan of fish they will love the gyoza. Their flavor is incredible so everyone at the table will probably want to try one. Their happy hour from 3 - 7 is awesome and they even have reverse happy hour if you miss it from 8:30 - close. I visit every time I return to The Woodlands so I'll certainly be back! read more

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My wife and I used to love Fukuda. We came here often for our sushi cravings. Over the years, I have noticed that the quality of the food has declined severely. The sushi does not have the same delicious taste as it used to and the restaurant itself seems to be a little rundown.definitely not the same ambience or service as previous years. I think if you were looking for other items on the menu such as their Katsu curry or some of their chicken appetizers, this would be a great introduction to the cuisine. read more

Excellent , always great service and a meal here. One of my go to restaurants. Dong judge it by itself exterior cover. Good food lies within. read more

Fukuda - Excellent meal. - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Amazing service and team at Fukuda! Mom and I went out to celebrate her birthday and were seated and served by Sheela (amazing service, sweet, and attentive). The food here was unassuming but also such a pleasant surprise. We love uni, and the hokkaido uni was out of this world- super buttery and sweet (and fairly generous portion!) we loved the care that went into making these dishes and are excited to come back to try more! read more

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So it's like this: sometimes when you feel like Italian, you're in the mood for something bougie. You wanna dress up. Order the expensive bottle. Feel like a million bucks. And on nights like that, you don't go to the mom and pop place, you go to the fancy one. But you still love the mom and pop place because the lasagna just hits and the whole evening is just so comfortable. Fukuda is the sushi version of the mom and pop place. From everything to the parking, the interior, the service, the menu, the happy hour items, everything. This isn't a black-tie event. It's barely a collared shirt ordeal. But when you're looking for that mom-and-pop comfortable vibe and sushi is what you're craving, Fukuda is where you go. read more

Happy hour was awesome, there were a lot of options, and we definitely indulged like glutinous whores

Every time I have seafood including the Nigiri and Sashimi it always tastes so fresh. I love their creativity. also they have an extensive menu for those who don't like raw foods. read more

This is my go to place and the Broccoli tempura always a staple.the service is always on point.as well as the authentic atmosphere

Dined in yesterday in the evening. The food was absolutely disappointing. The ratings on the reviews gave me high expectations but atlas I was merely dissatisfied. The service was good the waitresses were lovely. However, I overheard the boss I believe being very condescending to her employees. The atmosphere of this place was not it. Please respect your employees. read more

Always consistent and fresh. Staff is friendly. Service is quick. Love the Ninja Turtle roll and my current obsession is one of the new ones, Sexy snow crab with crab on top. Recently tried the Ghost rider and Hulk Smash and they will be added to my rotation now. Great, now, I'm craving sushi again just writing this review! read more

Probably best sushi around town! Fast service always good atmosphere! Sunday funday. Best sushi for your buck !!! Try it don't miss it !!! read more

Fukuda - Sexy roll is nice - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Why 5 stars? Because the rolls are about as creative as it gets. --- --- --- If nothing else, I appreciate that Fukuda does not just have your standard sushi rolls that you'd find at any other restaurant. Looking through the menu, I wanted to try many of them, but the decisions on what to order was fairly easy because a majority of them were labeled "spicy". I'm sure many of them are not all that spicy, but between me and my dining partner (mom), we opted to just play it totally safe and avoid those altogether. That only left 6-7 options, and 4 rolls was the sweet spot for us. Here's what we went with, in order of favorite to least favorite: Flaming Lips: 5-stars. It comes out on a plate that's lit on fire. I believe they line the plate with sugar, which causes flames for about 30 seconds and then it dies out on its own. I always love warm sushi rolls and this one did not disappoint. It was the favorite of both of ours. Crazy Hawaiian: 5-stars. The fruit gave it a nice, tangy punch and made it feel like such a light snack. It was quite enjoyable and something I'd definitely order again. New Texas: 4-stars. I wouldn't say it stood out a ton, but we certainly didn't dislike it. It was just a solid sushi roll that I wouldn't need to order again but wouldn't be made if it was on a plate in front of me. Surfy Turfy: 4-stars. There was a thin slice of lemon on top that really overwhelmed the roll, flavor-wise. After my first bite, I removed that lemon and it immediately improved things. Lesson learned: order this in the future sans lemon. Points for creativity, aside from the need for a slight adjustment. Also, my mom ordered egg rolls to start off. They were fine - standard, egg roll fare. Our server was very friendly and engaging. I wish I had gotten her name, but you'll just have to trust me that one server working on April 18th had some good jokes. This restaurant is located right off of the I-45 feeder road, south bound. As soon as you open the door to leave, you are immediately greeted with the roar of 45 and barely able to hear the person next to you speaking. Ah, Houston, how unique you truly are. But feeder road noise aside, Fukuda was an enjoyable experience and one I wouldn't mind duplicating in the future. read more

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Was looking for a new sushi spot in the Woodlands and trusted my fellow Yelpers? Fukuda is located in a strip mall off hwy 45, but do not let it's location fool you. Stopped in at 8:30 pm after a little league game and to our surprise it was reverse happy hour. The happy hour menu offered a vast selection of sushi and non sushi items to choose from at special pricing. We did a mixture of both as the roll selection was very creative with items and combinations I had not seen before The wait staff was friendly, helpful and prompt. The atmosphere was bright. What also surprised me was people were still coming in for dinner at 9:00 pm which in my mind is a good sign. Next time in The Woodlands will for sure go back. read more

What an amazing find this was. This place was crowded at 9 PM on Friday and knew the sushi here was going to be pretty great. We were right on time for happy hour and started at 9 so we decided to order a couple of appetizers and 2 rolls. We ordered the veggie spring rolls and the crab puffs for the happy hour appetizers. We then ordered the Volcano roll and the shaggy roll.. Everything and more of what we were looking for. The service was great and the sushi was some of the best I have had lately. Bravo chef and will definitely recommend to others. Can't wait to come back one day soon. read more

Fukuda - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Great sushi restaurant. It's definitely a higher caliber sushi - evidenced by the sashimi, which were thick pieces, well sliced and beautifully presented. Just note this isn't your buffet style sushi. It's a higher price range - I ordered the Sashimi Petite (9 pieces of 3 different fish - white tubs, tuna and salmon). And it was $29.95 The servers were attentive and consistent. My glass of water never got to the bottom. I highly recommend if you like sushi and want to experience a higher quality of sushi. read more

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Manager/Onwer I've was rude. Was very hostile when concerns were brought up. Food didn't tast fresh and took a long time to get out. Overall I would not recommend just because of how rude the owner was. read more

This is our favorite spot for sushi! Staff is great and we love the specialty rolls. Everything is always fresh.

Cucumber sakitini‼ Was totally in the mood for the spicy seafood udon and it did not disappoint. The staff is so attentive, great service. Ambiance is on par. I gave a four star because I would not order the spicy edamame, again. Taste was okay and did not like how it was prepared - oily. Now if the couple behind me were not legit arguing out loud for those of us around to hear, it would have been better. Leave the drama outside folks. read more

Fukuda - Cucumber Sakitini‼ - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

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This has been my go to sushi spot in Spring and for the time being, it still is. However, I did notice enough things on my last several visits to make an update. Happy Hour menu: The items on the menu have decreased and the prices have increased. I understand with COVID, restaurants need to make revenue back so not going to ding them for this. Just a heads up to anyone who is used to their old menu. [The not as good as before] Shrimp Tempura and other fried appetizers: When the shrimp tempura is fried in fresh oil, this is one of the best tempuras I have had in the States. However, it has become a 60/40 hit miss ratio on whether they fry in clean oil or used oil. When the shrimp is fried in old oil, the tempura is very greasy and dark in color. Biting into tempura and having it release soaked up oil is not a good feeling. Same goes for their other fried appetizers. Yellowtail: The last several times I have gotten yellowtail, it came out really fishy and grey in color. Won't be ordering this anymore. Specials menu: They used to have several specials on the menu outside their door, e.g. baby tako skewers. Last few times we've come, that menu has become smaller and smaller. Not a huge deal, but ordering different things was a fun aspect of our visit. [The still consistently good] Salmon is still consistently excellent. It is farmed salmon (let's be honest, so is most salmon in the world) but they have thick fat lines, very bright pink in color, and not fishy at all. Very well kept and always a great flavor. Tamago has been consistently good the last several times I've come. Pretty sure they make it in house and is a great mix between salty and sweet. One of the better ones I've had in the States. All in all, will still be coming to Fukuda, as it beats out the others in the area. Unfortunately, not as consistent as it used to be. read more

Hands down, Best Sushi in the woodlands! Funny thing is all the surrounding sushi restaurant employees go here when they want sushi. We definitely know the difference....It's our little secret read more

Fukuda - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

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We loved how unlike other Sushi places, it is well lit. It is not dim like everywhere else. Pretty quiet, and cozy restaurant. They had a happy hour menu we could order from. Their food is delicious. You will see in the pictures. We had a Large Flavored Sake. The flavor was Lychee and was so yummilicous! The service was Okay. Could have been better. I had few questions and the waitress seemed annoyed everytime I raised my hand asking her to explain something to me from the menu. Gave me the vibe that she was annoyed and as if she had better things to do. I did appreciate the busboy who would pay attention to our glasses, and made sure to refill them frequently with water, without us having to raise our hands and ask for water. That was nice. Overall, it was a nice experience and we would totally recommend this place! read more

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Food is below average. Ordered curry donburi and it had no taste. Salmon bowl was just plain bad. I usually don't do bad reviews but I'm amazed this place is highly ranked. Would not recommend. read more

I really appreciated the service and the ambience was great ! The menu has a lot of different food items and I can see myself returning. Only item that I wouldn't order again would be the saba nigiri it didn't taste as fresh as I thought it would. But the salmon and everything else was great! read more

Had a great experience enjoying some very good sushi. The rolls are fresh and tasty. I wish I had a menu with photos, but the descriptions were great. I also enjoyed the gyoza, I could tell that it was not heated in a microwave, it was fresh. This is a must try sushi restaurant in a strip mall off the 45 feeder road. read more

Fukuda - Flaming roll was delicious - Japanese Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas