My favorite restaurant in Turku, and when it comes to Japanese/Asian izakaya/bar food, this is definately the best place in Finland to have that (no joke!). Sushi is good, but quite expensive here, so this wouldn't be my first option for example lunch sushi, but if you are looking for a culinary experience and Asian fusion food, please visit this place and take the menu. The short one or the long one, either way it's awesome. Milja / Finland read more

After eating too much lox and reindeer, we needed some non-Scandinavian food. We arrived in Turku pretty late and decided to walk around and find something to eat. The first two attempts failed as they were closing within 10-15 minutes of us arriving. Karu came to our rescue as they still had an hour before they closed. We were treated to well-executed sushi, sashimi, and tempura. The ambiance is cozy and small. the shiromasu, ebi, and tonkatsu were all good. Service was excellent. Highly recommended if you want to take a break from Scandinavian food and try something different. Of course, I went to binge eating reindeer and herring the next day! read more

Absolutely the best culinary experience i have had in Turku and one of the best i have ever had in my life. This is the reason why i keep coming back for more and always going home with a smile. The place is quite small but works for groups and couples alike. I recommend to always book in advance to be sure to have a table and try the Omakase which is Karu Izakayas Chef's menu. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Excellent sushi. Whilst living in Turku I've visited Karu several times with friends and have always received not only excellent service but also fantastic food. Personally, I've grown less fond of sushi lately but even despite this I've been able to enjoy excellent teriyaki beef and chicken dishes whilst still sharing food with a large group. The wine selection is also very good and the waiters don't try to upsell a more expensive wine that wouldn't necessarily fit the food. Beer and other drinks are unfortunately quite expensive, but not expensive enough for me not to reccomend this as a great sushi restaurant worth visiting if you're in Turku. read more