Atmosphere is interesting and relaxing. Waiter was knowledgeable and the food was unique and delicious. Absolutely recommend!!

We dined at RUKA when we first checked into our hotel in Boston. It was adjacent to our hotel so it was super convenient as we were tired and hungry after a long flight. This place is popping! Even though it was later in the evening, the restaurant was still really full. However we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. I loved the decor in here, such neat details and even a column with a dragon on it! So cool. It's a dark restaurant so it was hard to read the menu, but otherwise, it's a very cool vibe here and feels very lounge-y. Our server was awesome, he was friendly and explained the restaurant style to us - it's like tapas, you order a few items to share and recommended 2 - 3 items per person would be sufficient. It was only 2 of us and we shared 3 items total, and that was more than enough. We apparently arrived so late that our server informed us that we only had a short time before the kitchen was closing for the night. But he said that he would return before the kitchen closed in case we wanted to order additional menu items. We were intrigued by the Japanese/Peruvian fusion menu and tried a few things: Kuromitsu Brussel Sprouts Spicy Salmon Fritas Bo Bo Chicken I was most excited about the Bo Bo Chicken a it had a sichuan chili oil and I love spicy, but it was not spicy at all (to me). But the flavor was really good. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I loved the char on them and the ginger black honey on it was so good. I don't eat salmon, but my friend said the Salmon Fritas was great and really enjoyed them. I would say this was the best meal we had on our trip! read more

See all

A great Japanese restaurant. We didn't have reservations but were able to secure seats in the bar area, which was totally fine. It took some time for the waiter to come by and we were ready to order as soon as he came by. Got drinks and some food. Surprisingly the food came out before the drinks. Everything was great however. The inside was lively, great place to catch up. read more

Had a reservation and was seated promptly. It was a bit busy but service was attentative. Server was knowledgeable about the menu and kind. My sister and I ended up getting a few dishes to share: Japanese fried chicken, halibut, crab yakimeshi, and lobster norteña. The kitchen was able to accomodate and put the sauce and avocado for the norteña on the side (my sister is picky) which I appreciated. The food came out pretty quick and was delicious. The halibut was not my favorite (I wouldn't order it again) though even that was yummy. The japanese fried chicken?! Amazing. I almost didn't order it but am glad we did. The meat itself is packed with flavor, but it's even better with the sauce it's served with (as most things are. The crab yakimeshi was our next favorite item. The rice was phenomenal. For dessert we got the cachangas which wonderully surpassed our expectations. It was a fun dish that reminded us a bit of pretzel bites (but way more airy and delicious). I thought the price we paid was fair for 3 dishes, dessert, and two drinks. Ambiance was nice. Good for a date, girl's night, special occassion, etc. Would definitely come back! Parking can be found on street if you're lucky or it's around $22 at Lafayette Garage which is right across the street. read more

See all

Personally I love the interior design very much. It's a mix of eastern with western cultural elements. Coming here for a drink with some appetizers is very satisfying. The pop chicken with chilly oil sauce was tasty; the small bites and sushi went well with the special cocktails! read more

See all

Really enjoyed my experience here! Location is super accessible, I was able to walk in and get seated on a Thursday night. Standout dishes for me were the Lima Style Calamari and the White Black Thunder (dessert). Thoughtfully crafted desserts at restaurants are rare to find, and this one really impressed me. Skip the Yuzu Beef. read more

We had an amazing family night out here. Our server, Marcello, was outstanding, warm, attentive, and genuinely personal he made the whole experience feel special. The food was fantastic, and the service made our night unforgettable. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place and ask for Marcello to make your evening even more fun! read more

Such fun vibes! All the small plates were good especially the crab fried rice! Would also just come here for the drinks and a dessert as their Big Fish is one my favorite desserts in all of Boston read more

Ruka - Japanese Fried Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

My family and I came here for dinner, and the restaurant has a swanky, beautifully designed atmosphere. We ordered the spicy tuna, rock shrimp, Phoenix rolls, and chicken fried rice. The rolls were flavorful and enjoyable, while the chicken fried rice was just okay. The service could have been better, but overall the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a date night. We were staying at the Godfrey hotel (which is connected to the restaurant), there were no available reservations online. I went downstairs and was able to make a reservation for 40 minutes later. If you don't have reservations and are nearby, stop by and make one - they may be able to get you in on the same day. read more

See all

I was able to have dinner at Ruka on a quiet weekday evening and was glad to make it in! I think that Ruka really nails the Latin/Asian fusion flavor combos in food and drinks. In particular I really enjoyed the combo of flavors in sesame/tequila, aji chili crisp, and octopus/fried rice. The menu is pretty large and also features sushi which I would love to try more of. The space was also quite beautiful and gave an clean upscale vibe while still maintaining personality. Dishes at Ruka are a bit on the pricier side, but understandable given location. A really solid choice if you are in the area! read more

See all

We had an amazing family night out here. Our server, Marcello, was outstanding, warm, attentive, and genuinely personal he made the whole experience feel special. The food was fantastic, and the service made our night unforgettable. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place and ask for Marcello to make your evening even more fun! read more

Came here with a reservation so was seated promptly. Our server Erika was super friendly and cared to us throughout the evening. The restaurant itself is very aesthetic and the lighting is perfect for a date night or special occasions. Started off drinks with an espresso martini. Highly recommend if you're a fan of coffee liqueur. The fried rice is amazing. Has a very smoky flavor to it. We savored every bite. Also recommend the Bo Bo chicken, which complements the fried rice really well and has a sweet and tangy flavor to it. Definitely a very stand out spot for me in Boston after visiting. Highly highly recommend checking out! read more

Tried Ruka for the first time and was pleasantly surprised -- the food was so good! I can see why it's such a popular spot for birthday celebrations, the atmosphere feels special without being stuffy. Love the Tea service! Highly recommend ending the night with the big fish dessert -- it's such a fun and tasty way to cap off the meal. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

I was impressed by the creative blend between Asian and South American flavors! Rolls: I was not a huge fan of the Ruka Spicy Tuna and the Vat Bottom Girl was decent, but the Pulpo Chancón in particular stood out, with delicious octopus and an incredible blend of flavor and texture. Disappointingly, the lighting in the restaurant was too dim to take proper photos. We also ordered the Hamachi Ceviche and Plancha Shrimp, which were also great fusion dishes. Overall a great experience, the only issue being the meal was a bit too pricy to come back too often- but they're just around what you'd expect for the DTX/Theater District area. read more

Ruka - Hamachi Ceviche - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

One of the best restaurants we've ever eaten at! NYE in Boston, reservations a MUST...this place was spectacular. The ambiance is romantic and sultry, perfect for date night or a really impressive outing. The food was spectacular and our server Erika was so sweet and gave us all the best recommendations which was pretty much everything and she was right! We were so happy with our experience here. read more

See all

Amazing sushi and ceviche, and even better service. Our server Matteus went above and beyond to help my wife and I have a terrific experience! The decor in here is really cool as well. read more

We ordered 3 dishes to share between the two of us - spicy tuna roll, tako meshi (octopus fried rice with sweet potato crispy wafers), and hot salmon fritas (salmon ceviche like topping on crispy sushi rice which had almost like hash brown effect). We didn't get drinks but they looked so good! Ambiance was vibey with cool decor, attentive service, and all tables were full even at 5:30pm, so glad we made a reservation. read more

Ruka - Spicy Salmon Fritas - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

Stunning restaurant downtown Boston! Fun menu from great sushi choices to Chicken Wings with Fried Rice, which was our choice to share. Tempted with sushi, but two wings were HUGE and we weren't that hungry. Prompt and friendly server; we left happy. read more

See all

Fresh fast fun! Ambiance on point! Also the sesame noodles have these diced pickled green beans that are vinegary and crunchy and so good! read more

Ruka - Sesame noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Dark spot with very unique decor. Similar to tapas or dim sum. Lots of small shareable plates. The service is not the best. Slow to greet us and quite a wait to take our order. Food was slowly arrive too. Setting and meal were very good. I love the space. We loved every dish we tried. Very unique combinations. The yuzu cucumbers were very good and an unusual pairing. read more

See all

Now I must say this spot is gorgeous. Love the decor, love the vibes. Right in downtown on Washington between west and temple. Parking could be hard to find on a weekend night in that area, but there is garage parking and meters around. We didn't have reservations, but they had a cancellation and we were seated right away! Staff were super nice, our waiter he was awesome. I forget what his name was but he kept making sure water was filled, checking on our table for needs, and clearing empty plates. Now the sushi to me wasn't out of this world but they do a good job presentation and freshness. + Phoenix Sunrise - torched salmon, spicy crab stick, avocado,cucumber, hot sesame oil, tobiko I enjoyed this roll, torched salmon felt fresh, tasted and textured blended well. + wagyu mofu - torched a5 wagyu, cucumber, avocado, asian pair, hauncaina, rocoto chili butter, shiitake bacons Probably wouldn't get this one again, flavor profile was fine, presentation was nice with the dry ice and table side completion of the dish. The Wagyu was the thinnest slices I've ever seen, but the roll itself was just mushy to me even with the crispy bits sprinkled on top. Needed something inside that had a better crunch imo. +hamachi ceviche- charred jalepenos, coconut, leche de Tigre, avocado, okinawan chips, sushi rice We all enjoyed this dish, refreshing start to dinner. Light creamy and had chunks of hamachi. Nice flavor combination! + spicy yuzu cucumbers- Persian cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette, aji chifa chili oil, garlic, sesame Flavor was good, hot oil satay over cucumbers, however would have been nice if the cucumbers were colder and crunchier. They were pretty soft and warm when we got them (not sure if that was the intent) but wouldn't get this personally again. + Lima style fried calamari - leche de tigre garlic butter, red onions, chile, bonito This was yummy, good flavor profile, light crispy batter with squid tentacles and body. The spicy mayo we asked for had a nice little chili kick so their version is yum. + St. Louis ribs - Berkshire pork, aji chili dry rub, pat chun sticky sauce, smoked salt This was one of my favorite flavor profiles of the night with what we ordered. Now the rib meat wasn't fall off the bone tender, it was more on a TAD bit dry but man this is a winner dish. Flavor and portion was nice everyone got 1 rib. Would get again. Nice spice, finger licking good. + spicy salmon fritas - spicy salmon, sushi rice crispy, sliced avocados, spicy no moto sauce, ginger teriyaki. I enjoyed this very much so as well. The crispy rice gels well with the spicy salmon on top. Two bites per piece and it just worked. Think nigiri but with crispy rice. + Macaw - mocktail was well balanced almost felt like it had alcohol but didn't. Not overly sweet and tasty! + Aji alegre- tequila, passionfruit, Aji Amarillo, bitter orange and lime. The lady liked the drink i thought it had nice hit of citrus, not overly sweet and wasn't overpowered by the alcohol. + Nikkei expresso - an expresso martini with Japanese whiskey, my buddy enjoyed the drink, balanced and smoky. I would say it was worth it, we were all satisfied, and didn't feel like we got ripped off like at Mr. H in seaport for the quality of the food and service. I'll be bringing my business here! p.s. Bathrooms are right up two steps at the end of the restaurant and to the left in the hotel. read more

See all

Was staying in the area so stopped by RUKA on a busy, late Friday evening and had a great dinner. Ordered a variety of dishes - Rock Shrimp, RUKA Rainbow, Chicken Fried Rice, Yuzu Beef, Wok Choy and the Spicy Salmon Fritas . All good and flavorful with perhaps the Chicken Fried Rice (huge chicken wing!) and the Spicy Salmon Fritos standing out the most. The Fried Dough Cachangas for dessert provided a nice finish to the meal. Very lively atmosphere and friendly service. read more

See all

Tried Ruka for dinner recently after attending a conference in Boston and it was so delish! The vibes were immaculate. Great music, beautiful decor inside the restaurant that nodded to the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese culture, and wonderful service. Our server was really nice and everything came out quickly, despite the restaurant being packed. Everything we ate was full of flavor! We got full and still kept eating because it all tasted so good. I really enjoyed the veggie fried rice, the yakisoba, and the Japanese fried chicken. The drinks were also very yummy and refreshing. Would absolutely go back next time I'm in Boston. read more

The standout dishes for me were the spicy salmon fritas and the Big Fish dessert. The fresh salmon paired perfectly with the crispy sushi rice, creating a great balance of flavor and texture. I also tried the pulpo chancon, but it lacked flavor and I only ate a few pieces. I highly recommend the Big Fish dessert. The blend of textures and flavors makes it the perfect finish to the meal. Our server was also very attentive and friendly. read more

See all

RUKA is a top notch establishment that you definitely don't want to miss out on! Immaculate vibes, delicious flavors, and excellent service from start to finish. I had the Hawaiian Crunch Roll, the Bobo chicken, and the Chicken Fried Rice -- all of which were just incredible. The quality and flavor combos are spot on. Check out RUKA if you're in the area! read more

Ruka - Hawaiian Crunch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very chic restaurant, perfect for dinner with friends. Great music with very unique and delicious cocktails. My friend hosted his going away party here and the service was fantastic. Our waiter brought over some shots and a cake without us even asking. The amazing vibes and service are complemented with good food. The sushi tasted fresh, and I think Ruka does a great job fusing Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. We ordered 10 dishes and the only negative thing I can say is the shrimp dish we ordered didn't taste the most fresh. Other than that, the service, ambiance and food are great enough to make me return. read more

See all

This was our last dinner in Boston with my girlfriends. We love Peruvian food and were really surprised to find this restaurant. We made a reservation, which I'll definitely recommend, and everything was smooth as soon as we got there. The place was not super packed but it was busy. We started with some pisco sours that were delicious! Really well done and we ordered some rolls to try. We had the Ruka Rainbow which each roll had a different option of fish (either tuna, salmon, or hamachi), it tasted really fresh. Then we got the Phoenix Sunrise with the torched salmon, it had a little spicy kick and the torched taste blended with the spicy and the warmth of the roll was delicious! We also ordered the Camote Crunch Roll with fried sweet potatoes and avocado, also delicious! Then we ordered the Wagyu Steak Anticuchos, anticuchos in Perú is a very well-known street food dish (and no, it's not made out of Wagyu but this one was a more elevated take on it). Anticuchos were ok, the flavor was a little mild and the pieces were really small. We also got the Japanese Fried Chicken a the fried chicken was cooked to perfection. The blend between the miso mayo and the aji glaze was so good! For dessert, we ordered the Big Fish and it was alright. By the time we were in the middle of dinner, the place was already packed so we were so glad to have made a reservation. The ambience is perfect for talking, music is not so loud. Our server did take a while, for moments she was nowhere to be found but overall it was really good and I'll definitely come back. read more

See all

This restaurant is definitely one of the best! The place was beautifully decorated, food/drinks were absolutely delicious and unique, and all the staff were super friendly! Loved everything and would absolutely come again!! read more

See all

Ambiance: this place is modern & trendy. i loved their interior design! we went when it opened but it was lively by the time we left. Service: our server was super nice & helped us pick things out. it was a little slower of a service but i saw that she had a pretty big section so understandable. Food: this place is amazing!! it's modern & unique but also comforting. we got the spicy tuna roll & buffalo tofu roll. i wasn't expecting much for the buffalo tofu roll but it was delicious! the blue cheese is pretty mild as well. the spicy tuna was fresh and also great. chicken fried rice was also good - the marinade on the chicken was delicious. the steak skewers were also good but personally could avoid it. it's not too different than other steak skewers although i loved the salsa on it. our fav dish was the potato & cheese pot sticker. it's like an asian pierogi lol read more

See all

Our server a short blonde woman with lots of lip filler accused me of having a fake id , I am a 22 year old woman. I was staying next door at the Godfrey hotel. My husband and I decided to try this restaurant because it's recommended on the hotels website. We sat down ordered and when I ordered a drink the server asked for my id . She stood there making funny faces at it then asked me what is a permit card. I said it's a driving permit. She acted like she didn't know what a permit is, I asked do you not get a permit before a license in Boston ? She still acted confused saying she never seen a permit before. she brought my id back to the manager and he came out to tell me they cannot serve me because they can't tell if my id is real or not. He claims they don't have a id scanner to verify so they were just assuming. Despite me being a grown woman I had to go back and forth with the server and the manager on why they think my Minnesota id is fake. Not a pleasant experience They had no problem with my husbands Minnesota id card but mine was fake according to them. I brought this up to the Godfrey staff and they agreed this was terrible treatment of guest of their hotel they said I should go back and talk to the manager let him know I was staying next door and they cannot profile me like that. I declined because I didn't want to give my money to them after that situation. The bars everywhere else served me no problem. So be aware if you have an out of state id and look young they can profile you all they want because they have no id scanner to verify ids they are just going off judgement . The restaurant looked nice it was dark and loud , packed. I didn't get to enjoy the food or service. We left after this incident because i felt disrespected being accused of a crime. read more

Didn't even got a chance to sit down and eat , supposedly kitchen close at 10 so we drive 40 min to get there at 9:30 to be told kitchen was "closed" might give it a try another day read more

Highly recommend this restaurant! Definitely get a reservation because even on Tuesday night it was packed. The food and drinks were delicious and was all presented beautifully. Everything tasted very good. Service was great and our waiter was super attentive. I recommend getting lots of plates and just sharing, 2-3 dishes per person will fill you up for sure. The place is beautifully decorated and great for a celebration or date night. It's a very lively place but not too noisy at all. I also felt like prices were pretty reasonable. read more

See all

RUKA Restobar is an absolute gem in Downtown Boston! Literally one of the most gorgeous restaurants that we have in Boston AND their food is delicious! There have been many new, up and coming restaurants popping up every other week in Boston and yes the interiors are beautiful BUT the food is oftentimes so overpriced & inedible... RUKA Restobar isn't like that at all, the food was so tasty and service was phenomenal. We ordered a bunch of different dishes to try including: -nikkei espresso martini -aji alegre -macaw ____________________________ -lima styled fried calamari -spicy yuzu cucumbers -hamachi ceviche -spicy salmon fritas -phoenix sunrise maki -wagyu mofu maki -st. louis ribs -wagyu steak anticuchos ____________________________ We started off strong with the drinks! The drinks were very good; the nikkei espresso martini is probably one of the best I've had in Boston. The aji alegre was very enjoyable, though it was vodka based (I typically steer away from vodka) but it was yummy & paired well with our meal! The macaw is an alcohol-free mocktail and not gonna lie, I forgot it didn't have alcohol haha So, my least favorites of the dishes we ordered were the wagyu mofu maki & spicy cucumbers. Everything else was basically perfect. The wagyu mofu maki had a beautiful presentation and were able to watch it being torched + sauce added but wasn't too much of a fan of the texture. It was a pretty mushy roll, though it had pear in it to add a "crunch". This paired with the mushrooms on top, I saw the vision, however, I wouldn't order it again. The spicy cucumbers had great flavor. It wasn't one of my favorite dishes because it lacked the crunchy aspect that I was hoping for and it didn't taste very cold... the cucumbers were warm/room temp. _____________________________ What we did like: The calamari was SO GOOD! We always order calamari as an appetizer wherever we go and this was definitely in my top 5s. The hamachi ceviche, another 10/10. I love ceviches & tartares so this was right up my alley and I'm just glad that it was so good! Had great flavor & hamachi tasted fresh. The spicy salmon fritas is basically their take on spicy salmon with crispy rice. PHENOMENAL. I could eat this every day for every meal. The phoenix sunrise maki wasn't really a favorite but also wasn't bad either. I think that it was very "regular" & we had high expectations for their maki rolls since the hostesses told us that RUKA has the best sushi in the city haha. It was good, however, I wouldn't say the best as it was a pretty average, typical roll you could find at many places. Like, I'd still order their rolls again in the future though! The wagyu steak anticuchos & St. Louis ribs were the last two dishes that arrived to our table & didn't disappoint at all. The wagyu came on skewers, 2 skewers w/ 2 pieces on each skewer. I highly recommend eating the wagyu w/ the coleslaw it comes with, even if you don't like coleslaw! The slaw elevates the dish & just pairs perfectly with it. Amazing flavor on the St. Louis ribs! I will say, the meat was a bit on the drier side. Still, it was very delicious and I think if the ribs were made to be "fall off the bone" it would make the dish even better. We ended the meal off with sake. Not usually a sake drinker but it was a lovely way to finish dinner at RUKA Restobar. Our server was the best! He gave great recs for which dishes to go with & every dish he recommended was tasty. Initially we were also planning to order more food than we ended up getting but he suggested that it was already the perfect amount for the three of us, & he wasn't wrong! Overall, I would definitely come back again. Not only is the restaurant absolutely stunning but the food=amazing, + service was top tier ;) Parking: can be pretty tricky but there are street meter parking spots around. They have valet available, as well! read more

See all

I had such high hopes for this place and was unfortunately disappointed... The best thing about it is the ambience - dimly lit and well decorated interior. The service was sooo slow in terms of taking our order, bringing out dishes and water refill. As for the food, I was looking forward to the fun Peruvian / Asian combo but none of the dishes really struck me as innovative fusion and are quite one dimensional flavor wise. read more

See all

I saw this place walking by and knew we had to go! The atmosphere looked so cool, even from the street. We are not disappointed! We walked in late on a Tuesday and were seated quickly and the service was attentive. The Asian styling, paintings, and lighting was awesome. We ordered a ton of food and it was all phenomenal! My personal faves were the spicy salmon fritas, Hawaiian crunch roll, and the pork Yakisoba. The salmon fritas were like a crispy tuna I have had other places, but with better texture and flavor. I ate them all! Our waiter recommended the Hawaiian crunch over the shrimp tempura and spicy tuna and it was definitely the right decision! The shrimp tempura was super crunchy and the tuna was insanely fresh. The rest of our group said they liked the pork yakisoba best. It had a ton of flavor and the pork was super tender. We also had the chicken fried rice, yuzu beef, pork belly buns, and the fish dessert. We didn't have a bad bite! I also had the Hora de Ron to drink and my fiancé had the Sakura Bloom and both were good, but the food was the star of the show. I am honestly still craving it, which is sad since I don't know when I'll be in Boston again. Make a point to visit here if you are downtown! read more

See all

Ruka is a great dinner spot to check out if you're in Downtown Boston. The restaurant is way more spacious than it seems and decorated with a fun vibe. We decided that our group would order a few items to share including some makimono. All the sushi we ordered was delicious and super fresh! Our favorites and must try items however were definitely the sesame noodles and tako meshi. The noodles were so flavorful and the tako meshi was packed with delicious octopus. We also ordered the spicy tot stickers which had a good bit of spice to it surprisingly! The staff was really nice but sometimes the wait for things can take some time since this spot seems super busy/popular! They were also really accommodating for food allergies. Although the portions were a bit small, all the food we got was super yummy and I recommend for a fun night out! read more

See all

I visited Boston in the fall for a conference and the food scene was amazing. This one was no different. I went to Ruka my last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Their menu design is more tapas style so it is encouraged to share and order as a table. The server was nice and explained things well and the interior design was upscale. I order the tako meshi which contained seafood like octopus, shrimp and included a ricey grain, veggies, and crunchy sweet potatoes on top. There were flavors I hadn't had together before but they went so well. I shared a roll with one of my friends and it was so delicious and fresh. I would definitely return if I'm ever back in Boston read more

Ruka - Tako Meshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

We had a reservation for Friday night and enjoyed our experience. It was pretty busy around 9 pm, so would definitely recommend making reservations. We ordered a couple sushi rolls, the pork yakisoba and Japanese fried chicken. Everything was really good and flavorful. The sushi rolls were my favorite! The service was a bit lackluster. It took quite a while to get any of our food out, and our waiter told us it was due to a system outage. But everyone around us was still getting their food, so we found that odd. Overall, good food and great atmosphere for a weekend dinner, but service wasn't great for us. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. I was immediately blown away by the interior - it was immaculately designed with a trendy vibe. You can tell that great detail was taken into choosing the furniture pieces and decor. I ordered the Between the Vines cocktail, which is a Peruvian inspired sangria. I would definitely order this again as I prefer sweeter wines and this one tasted like a juice spritzer. We chose to order family style and ordered several dishes. These included the crispy rock shrimp maki and the Ruka rainbow maki from the sushi menu, the pork yakisoba, tako meshi, chicken fried rice, yuzu beef, wok choy, and the yucca wasabi puffs. I thought that the sushi was great. I would definitely come back to try out more of their dishes, especially since some of them are more imaginative and outside of the normal rolls you would find at traditional Japanese restaurants. As far as the other dishes, I enjoyed most of them - especially the tako meshi, wok choy, and yucca wasabi puffs. Some of the others I would pass on if I were to come back - I personally did not find the chicken fried rice to be anything out of the ordinary. For desserts, we got the white block thunder and the big fish. As a heads up, these desserts are large and you can split these between 2-3 people if you'd like. The white black thunder was very different - it was good but I couldn't eat more than a few bites as it was very sweet. The big fish was definitely my favorite of the two with the caramelized banana being the star of the dish for me. read more

See all

Ruka is probably one of my top restaurants in Boston! I've been there multiple times now, for both special occasions and casual hangs at the bar, and it never disappoints. There's still some things I really want to try, but my fave items on the menu are the yoshoku cheese sticks and pork yaki soba noodles. The calamari and bo bo chicken are delicious as well. The drinks are great and the decor, ambiance, and service are lovely. No notes! read more

See all