What a gem of a restaurant! I can't believe tonight was the first time we tried Fukusuke, but I am so glad we did. It is a cozy, family run restaurant with wonderful fresh sushi. We had miso soup, and tried the dan-san roll and a California roll- all were delicious! The restaurant isn't fancy or stuffy, just wonderful food, and wonderful service. If you're lucky, you'll have Hitomi as your waitress Please also take note of the adorable frog decor! We will be back very soon! read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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This was easily one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. When we arrived, there were two empty tables available, yet we were offered the only table by the door -- the exact spot I had already said we did not want. That should have been the first red flag. After being seated, we were completely ignored. No placemats, no water, no greeting -- nothing. We had to ask just to be acknowledged so we could order, and even then the staff acted like we were an inconvenience. What made it worse was watching them clear two other tables, seat new families there, and fully set those tables up -- all while we were still sitting there with zero service. It was obvious we were not a priority at all. The only moment anyone looked our way was when we finally got up and walked out -- and not a single person attempted to apologize or stop us. That level of indifference says everything. Absolutely unacceptable service. We will never return. read more

Excellent service, fresh fish, small portions but delicious. The imported Kawaba beer tastes fruity at 5.2% ABV.

We dine here regularly and decided to try the Fukusuke Special Combination ($45.95) for the first time. It included choice of chicken teriyaki or burdock with beef (we got the burdock, so flavorful!), salad, miso soup, broccoli appetizer (I think this was a complimentary add on from the adorable owner Mama San), full sized tempura, 3 piece California roll, albacore sashimi, entree, and 1 piece mochi. We didn't realize how generous the portions were, so also ordered the tonkatsu for our party of 2, which I had to take home. The special combo was definitely enough for 2 hungry people and highly recommend! Mama San and her son were gracious hosts as usual, and the ambiance was cozy and comforting. read more

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Food is so so and watery! Tuna and salmon sashimi ahhh Egg plant dish was good Service slow , no drinks first Best option was the shredded Japanese style salad Very small and I'm sorry , all around bland, slow and nothing special read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Eggplant - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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We came in for dinner this past summer and LOVED Fukusuke! The service and hospitality is great-- it feels like you've been welcomed into their home to enjoy a beautiful and delicious, authentic Japanese meal. It's a little small, so it can fill up quickly and get crowded, but it adds to the charm. The fish is fresh and all of the entrees were fantastic. I got the unagi and sushi combo and my kiddos shared the grilled mackerel plate. We will definitely be back! read more

Food was great. Ambiance was ok. Service was great and we had a wonderful time. Even our picky eaters enjoyed our dinner! Kids too!

Still one of the best places in the bay area to get good quality japanese food. The parking lot is big and easy to get a spot in. Order the gyoza! read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Unagi don and sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant is worth the drive!! Came to this neck of the woods to celebrate a friends birthday. We went to a couple of local breweries and the outdoor mall. We decided to do a night cap and enjoy some delectable sashimi and sushi rolls. This family owned business was very welcoming and humble. Momma-San welcomed us all in and was very understanding with 2 little toddlers. Service is 100% Food is very authentic especially their home made desserts! We enjoyed some great sake and beers with our meal. Everyone in our party enjoyed every bit of our experience! Thank you momma-San and sons!!! We will return, best hidden gem! Totally worth the drive coming from the East Bay! read more

We had high expectations based on other reviews. But, we didn't get what we ordered. The sashimi was okay but not outstanding. Other places serve larger portions and fresher fish and provide real wasabi and shredded radish with sashimi. The edamame was okay. The rice was good and plentiful. The California roll was made with artificial crab. This should have been disclosed, at minimum. The miso soup was okay. The salad was shredded cabbage, but at least the dressing was on the side. We didn't get one entree and received some other dish that had a lot of cabbage and artificial crab and some chicken with rice noodles. It was extremely salty and we didn't eat much of it. Considering we paid $112 for a dinner that was not very good, we won't go back. read more

Giving a 5-star review because this is a cute mom and pop shop with SO many frog decorations (I love frogs). I got a salmon roll, which was fairly standard but was covered in sesame seeds. I love sesame seeds, so I wasn't bothered by that at all. While the roll was fairly small, that didn't really make me dislike it since it actually felt like quite a bit of salmon stuffed into a small roll. Not a lot of rice too, which is good! Star of the show was the slice of cheesecake. SO light and refreshing because of the added tangerine bits. While the cheesecake didn't have an actual crust, the graham cracker crumbs acted as the crunch! It was a fairly unique slice of cheesecake I've had since I've never seen one with tangerine slices incorporated into it. I can tell that this acts as a nice community spot, especially since someone came in to chat with the owners about her grandchild. How cute :) read more

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Super sweet, charming Japanese restaurant with very friendly owners. Feels like small town Japan.

Wonderful service from a small family owned restaurant. Nothing flashy just good food and friendly people. Highly recommend.

Such a gem of a sushi restaurant. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making the experience feel personal and welcoming. Most importantly, the sushi was outstanding. It was fresh, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented. A small space with big quality. I will definitely be back. read more

A Larkspur classic! Adorable restaurant and excellent food! The service was very helpful and nice. Service with a smile. Check it out! read more

Authentic Japanese food! Two sweet ladies-- I think one is the obasan (grandmother), and her daughter. They were so kind, gracious, hard working and sweet. Best chicken katsu I've had (breaded chicken cutlets). Huge portion, super light, juicy, tender and crispy. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon on it. Delish! Huge bento portion-- hubs got the tempura and chicken teriyaki. Comes w/ salad, delicious miso soup, and a cucumber and cabbage appetizer. Great value for $24 for dinner. Tempura was a generous portion and crispy. Cheesecake was light. Grandma said she made it and it has cream cheese and soy milk. Tastes homemade and everything tasted like it was made with love. Small restaurant with about 8 tables. Grandma was hustling the whole time. Love these hidden gems with delicious, authentic food. Arigatou gozaimasu - ありがとう ございます! read more

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I drive all the way from Nevada to eat here. I used to frequent this place when it was in Sausalito years ago. Authentic and fresh. My favs are Agedashi tofu, salmon sashimi, and spicy tuna roll. read more

I liked the Chicken Terriaki, and the Sashimi platter was excellent. For a restaurant in a strip mall, it surprises with it's quality and food and enjoyable Japanese ambience. It's small, so you might need to wait, and it won't be a fine dining or full restaurant experience, but is worth it. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here. The owner is so friendly and caring. There was plenty of parking and no wait time when we went. They started us off with miso soup and some side dishes. We all enjoyed the cucumber side dish. The salmon roll and spicy tuna roll were ok, light in flavor and small portion. The sukiyaki was very filling and flavorful. As you can see from the photo, they give a large bowl with raw meat that cooks in the broth. The meat was cut thin and tender. The glass noodles were chewy and slightly sweetened by the sukiyaki base. They give rice on the side too. Lastly, we got the homemade cheesecake. It is light and jiggly for a cheesecake, perfect for dessert after a filling meal. I highly recommend you come here if you are in the area. read more

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We love this place so much. The food is excellent and the family who runs it is wonderful.

Local. Small. A little frenzied, occasionally. Great food. I love the local vibe and the fact that it is family run. read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Good luck frog - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Very tasty i love this place.A cozy little sushi spot with amazing sashimi, especially the eel, that you must try! The design is fun, with cute frog decor that adds charm to the place. It's a small but welcoming restaurant, and the owner, a sweet grandmother, makes you feel right at home. A true family-run gem where you're always greeted with warmth and great food! read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Unpretentious Japanese restaurant in Larkspur CA [Marin County] We called to make a reservation... I could hear the other end of the line as my hubby called to make sure they could accommodate our party. The voice on the other end seemed frazzled and kept repeating what she just heard, a sweet, elderly voice with a thick Japanese accent. "Yes," my hubby replied... "that's (a party) of 1-6" (sixteen). Then she asked if we wanted to sit in one table as my hubby responded that it's okay to split us up if they couldn't accommodate us together. The restaurant reopened at 4:30p for dinner. We arrived a little early, maybe 10 mins sooner but the restaurant was open, there were no doors but open air entry using "noren" (Japanese fabric dividers) that hung on the doorway. We walked in and we can see why the woman that took our reservation was frazzled. The restaurant was very small with just 9 or 10 table seatings. At quick glance it was furnished with glossy wooden tables with matching backless wooden benches with thin cushions padded in geometric and flowery fabrics. The walls were decorated with a few pieces of Japanese art adding a touch of colors to the walls. Then a Japanese elderly lady came out to welcome us... then shortly after the sushi chef came out to greet us as well. It looked like a mom/son team that ran the restaurant. It took a while to complete everyone's order, which was understandable. We were the only ones there for a long while... and there were 16 of us! We were split into 3 tables which actually worked out nicely... the kids in one table (6), young adults in another (6), then the 4 of us adults. The menu was smaller than most other Japanese restaurant I've been to. My salmon teriyaki was delicious, the salmon was a huge piece and my dinner was filling. The miso soup had plenty of silky tofu cubes in delicious broth. Overall, we had a pleasant first time experience here. It felt like walking inside and visiting a Japanese home for dinner. The "Mom" had a sparkling personality and humorous charm in the way she chatted with us and also in the way she heads service and front house when she answers the phone or gave instructions to her helper. When we left the "Arigatos" we're endless as each one of us walked outside. She thanked each one of us. Very sweet lady. Arigato gozaimasu, Hitomi-san... Review #2350 read more

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Amazing food and wonderful, welcoming staff. One of the best local sushi places I have been to in the area. I highly recommend and will definitely be going back. read more

Glad it was open late. Food was delicious. Wish they had more selection of rolls. Great service! Will be back again

Loved the food. AMAZING. And loved the family run atmosphere and hospitality. We enjoyed sharing the small plates and sushi!

We were very pleased and delighted with the warm service and super delicious sushi. The food was fresh and it all tasted great. This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere which is great for friends, family and date nights. read more

Mrs Nakasu or Mama-San always greets us with a big smile and hello. She takes the orders and her son, Warren, does the cooking. He is a dam good cook/chef of Japanese food and sushi/sashimi. We have NEVER been disappointed with any plates we have eaten there. I highly recommend Fukusuke for a great Japanese dinner. It is the ONLY Japanese restaurant we would consider to eat for real Japanese meals. read more

Great Japanese food! Wonderful ambience (casual/ cozy) and the owner, who likes to be called "Mama San" is just charming. Makes you feel like part of the family. One of my favorites read more

We like the grilled salmon dish at Fukusuke. They have good sushi and the people are nice. Will continue to go there

They have extremely authentic Japanese food. Their service is amazing. It's a nice cozy spot.

Great place with a good food. Came here accidentally and fall in love with the food, great great customer service and very welcoming nice lady owner from Japan. We will come here again and again read more

Fukusuke Japanese Restaurant - Gyodza - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Went there for the first time and had a great experience. Great family own business with great service and food. we will definitely continue to go there. read more

Loved this hole in the wall restaurant that I would never have heard of if it wasn't for my gf. It's completely family owned by a Japanese family. The grandma is the pain waitress who is adorable and her son is the main chef. The entire shop is small but has about 10-15 tables. I love that a lot of the menu is hand written. The entire shop made me feel like I was back in Japan eating at a small shop. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. My GF and I ordered: 1. Beef Sukiyaki: SO DELICIOUS! The portion is huge and you can definitely share it with 2 people. I ordered the beef raw which cooks in the broth. The veggies and the sauce is amazing and goes really well with rice. Also got the egg raw which normally you're supposed to dip the beef in and then cook it in the broth but instead we poured it into the soup. Loved this dish. 2. Eel Roll: Delicious with really fresh and flavorful eel. 3. Salmon Nigiri: Very fresh salmon! Loved it! It's $1 than just sashimi and you get 5 instead of 5 pieces of salmon. I thought it was more worth it with the extra rice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, definitely would be back. I love how friendly the staff is and I love that it's family owned. Very authentic Japanese food. Worth the price also for the food and service. read more

What a great authentic sushi restaurant! Such great service and delicious food! Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly.

I enjoyed the service the best! We were greeted with the warmest smiles. Seating was very comfortable and food was served in friendly pace. Everything was memorable. Iced cold beer saved me from the heat. Saba Nigiri sushi is a great choice for beer. I was especially shocked by the waitress came out the door to thank us because when we left she was busy and didn't see us leaving. I definitely will go back very soon! read more

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Cute very Japanese place with real Japanese people and vibe. Food was tasty but portions were not what I expected. Everything was small. I ordered the Chicken bento dinner for $26. Menu shows tempura as one of the items included but NO tempura was served!! WTF?? Asked WTF and only get big smile. In addition I ordered a Salmon/Alaska roll and it was tiny. Tiny. Barely filled on $45 worth of food. No drinks. No dessert. Go for the people, the authentic side dishes and vibe but not the value the old menu photos show. Prices went up 30% since those photos were taken. Attached are the current menus and prices. I hope they realize these truths and up their game. Love to go back with changes but won't with things the way they are now. read more

I have been going to Fukesuke for 35 years. The first time was in Sausalito on Caledonia. The food is still wonderful and we are so lucky to have Mamasan and her son to take care of us. Thank you! read more

The place is amazing, super cozy. The service is extremely friendly. The food is very fresh and tasty. I recommend it to everyone.

SWEET FAMILY RESTAURANT As a person who grew up in Japan, Fukusuke feels so much like home. The decor, the homey authentic food and the adorable mama-san who reminds me of my obasan (grandma). This is not asian fusion, just traditional Japanese food made with care. I had the shiosaba (grilled mackeral), very generous portion, which was absolutely delicious. Comes with miso soup, pickled cabbage (tsukemono), and bowl of fresh, hot rice. I'm actually craving it right now as I write about it!! There are many sushi/"japanese" restaurants around, but very few are owned and run by Japanese people. I can always tell. This one is the real deal. read more