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Fugakyu

1280 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 734-1268
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Ranked #5 of 161 restaurants in Brookline
Price range: $26 - $104
Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Japanese
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Harvard and St.Paul
Transit: we are only one block away from Coolidge corner stop of Green line "c".
Description: FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is a unique Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Brookline, Massachusetts. Serving great dishes, such as authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi, you will enjoy a hearty meal that will delight your tastebuds and satisfy even the largest of appetites. Visit us today to experience what the rest of the town has been talking about! When you step through our restaurant doors, you will be immediately surrounded by a large collection of authentic Japanese decor. Combined with the delicious dishes, wonderful aromas, and outstanding service, you get a total dining experience. Established since 1998, our Japanese restaurant offers private rooms and daily specials for your dining enjoyment. We are a non-smoking restaurant. Come in today, enjoy the fresh air, and let your senses be mesmerized by the "scent-illating' aromas of our fine, Japanese cuisine. All of our exotic dishes are made of the freshest ingredients upon order, ensuring vibrant flavors.
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New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

As others have mentioned we were first seated in the windowless back room even though it was 5pm and most of the booths in the front were empty. No one asked where we would like to be seated. But we asked to be moved and they grudgingly accepted. The food was hit and miss. The sashimi combo plate, $30, was... More

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vermont
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I am a classically trained sushi chef, and even though the people working and running this place are not Japanese, they obviously knew the importance of fresh fish and properly prepared sushi rice. Was it spectacular? No. But I didn't have anything which I could complain about, and that is saying a lot. Good salmon, good Hamachi. I was pleased... More

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London, United Kingdom
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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Went with a few colleagues. We shared a few starters, which were decent. Sushi rolls were good and raw fish appetizers from the sushi bar were also good. For main I had chirashi. The rice had a nice temperature and it was well-seasoned, the range of toppings were generally good and fish was fresh, although I was disappointed to find... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

We were so excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, we were seated in a dull, windowless back room instead of one of the pretty booths that had drawn us there in the first place. We spent the meal trying to ignore the conversations around us as the sound was really loud from other tables because of the small space. That... More

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Budapest, Hungary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I had a very good experience here having a tasty sushi and the eel was also really fantastic. They also offer a selection of sake, the mix of which is very much recommended - you cab taste three different kinds at once or even more if you are brave enough. I was sitted in the bar - being alone -... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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21 restaurant reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

FuGaKyu's food and atmosphere is top notch. My one warning about this exceptional restaurant is about seating and atmosphere. Beware the first-time visitor. The restaurant has private rooms and open rooms with various decor most in a modern tasteful Japanese style. But, there are two special rooms at the top of the restaurant which are more American in decor with... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I've been to Fugakyu quite a few times and I have to say that they never fail to impress and I always leave really satisfied and with a happy stomach. I'm here to to give a review about my most recent meal at Fugakyu for restaurant week! We had a lovely server that was extremely friendly and even let us... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We take out from Fugakyu once a week- fantastic sushi. Always fresh, always delicious. Tuna rolls are the best !

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Boston, MA
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13 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Been going to Fugakyu for over 14 years, and without fail it is probably the best sushi you can get west of Boston. Especially if you are a late night person- they are open till 2am. Don't miss the Lobster Maki appetizer. It is probably the most amazing Maki I have ever had in my life. Ask for the Maguro... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

This place is just SO good! Their sushi is very fresh and decent size...not that very small pieces you get at other places. I have only ever gotten their rolls, so I can't speak for the other food but from looking at the other people's plates, everything just looks delicious. They have a wide variety of rolls and even though... More

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