FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

4.5

1369 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 738-1268

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 738-1268
Website
http://www.fugakyu.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer experienced sushi chef to make sushi at anywhere you desire such as clubhouse, hotel or residence. Some restrictions may apply and please contact 617-738-1268 for rate.
Private party facilities
FuGaKyu offers several options for your next event. We have a booth with sliding doors for an intimate dinner, traditional tatami rooms requiring you to sit on the floor, and separate rooms for private or corporate functions. Come in today and let us show you a fulfilling Japanese dining experience.
Private party contact
Desmond Cheng: (888) 213-1277

Location
1280 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Harvard and St.Paul
Parking details
Street parking with the meter running till 8pm.
Public transit
We are only one block away from Coolidge corner stop of Green line "c".
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Edamame$6.00
Boiled green peas with light salt
Shumai$7.50
Steamed shrimp dumpling
Gyoza$7.25
Pan fried pork and vegetable ravioli
Yasai Gyoza$7.25
Pan fried vegetable ravioli
Haru Maki$7.25
Deep fried vegetable spring roll
Agedashi Tofu$7.75
Fried tofu served in light fish broth with scallion and bonito flakes
Kani Katsu$11.00
Deep fried snow crab leg in bread crumb batter and served with tonkatsu sauce
Nasu Dengaku$8.25
Broiled eggplant smothered with sweet soybean paste, topped with garlic chips
Aspara-Gyu Maki*$11.00
Asparagus and scallion rolled with sliced sirloin steak; grilled and served with teriyaki sauce
Miso Yaki$16.50
Grilled chilean sea bass marinated with sweet miso
Hamachi Kama*$16.00
Broiled yellowtail collar with sake and light salt, served with ponzu sauce
Chawan Mushi$7.25
Soft egg custard with seafood and chicken
Ohitashi$6.75
Boiled fresh spinach served chilled with sesame sauce
Lobster Tempura$17.25
Fresh lobster meat and snow pea maki deep fried in bread crumb batter and served with orange mayo
Kaiyaki$11.00
Crab stick, tobikko, spicy mayo and cheese baked on half shell with
Kushi Katsu$8.00
Two skewers of cubed meat or fresh seafood deep fried in bread crumb batter, served with sweet and sour fruit sauce
Kushi Yaki$8.25
Two skewers of cubed meat or fresh seafood grilled with teriyaki sauce
Tempura$5.25
Fresh seafood or vegetable deep fried in light batter
Soft Shell Crab Tempura$13.75
Deep fried in light batter and served with ponzu sauce
Duck Tataki$16.25
Duck breast marinated with sake and black pepper. Grilled and served chill with sweet soy sauce and sauteed onion

Soup

Miso Shiru Soup$3.00
Soy bean soup
Shitake Sui Soup$7.25
Shitake mushroom soup
Dobin Mushi Soup$9.25
Mushroom, seafood and chicken in chicken broth, served in clay kettle
Spicy Seafood Miso Soup$10.00
Assorted seafood in spicy soy bean soup
Lobster Miso Soup$11.75
Fresh lobster meat in soy bean soup
Spicy Lobster Miso Soup$11.75
Fresh lobster meat in spicy soy bean soup

Salad

Fugakyu Salad$6.50
Mixed baby greens with special house dressing
Seaweed Salad$7.25
Assorted seaweed and cucumber in light vinegar sauce
Ika Sansai Salad$7.75
Smoked squid & cucumber in light vinegar sauce
Spicy Seafood Salad$9.50
Shrimp, crab stick, octopus, tobikko and spicy mayo
Spicy Tuna Salad$13.00
Chopped tuna, tobikko, tempura crumb and spicy mayo
Spicy Scallop Salad$13.00
Chopped scallop, tobikko, scallion and spicy mayo

Rice Dishes

Served with miso soup

Unaju$23.00
Broiled eel glazed with sweetened soy sauce over a bed of rice
Fugakyu Curry$20.00
Vegetable, seafood or tender meat deep fried with bread crumb batter, served with Japanese style curry and rice
Fugakyu Fried Rice$18.00
House specialty fried rice

Noodles

Fugakyu Noodle Special$17.00
Nabeyaki Udon$22.00
Shrimp tempura, seafood, vegetables, porched egg and thick noddle in light chicken broth
Yaki Udon or Yaki Ramen$18.00
Sauteed noodle with vegetables. Served with miso soup
Tenzaru$20.00
Cold buckwheat noodle with side of shrimp and vegetable tempura. Served with special cold sweet soy sauce for dipping

Entrees From Kitchen

All entrees served with miso soup and a choice of side. Rice, sauteed vegetables, sauteed mushroom, spinach cold udon, sweet potato fries, baked salmon onigiri

Shrimp Beef Roll*$27.00
Grilled thinly sliced sirloin rolled with shrimp, asparagus and scallion
Spicy Duck$27.00
Braised duck with spicy sauce
Miso Yaki Dinner$33.00
Grilled chilean sea bass marinated with sweet miso
Surf and Turf*$30.00
Sauteed lobster, shrimp, scallop, beef, chicken and seasonal vegetables
Fugakyu Garden$21.00
Sauteed seasonal vegetables and mushroom
Katsu$21.00
Seafood or tender meat dipped in Japanese bread crumb batter and deep fried to perfection, served with sweet and sour fruit sauce
Teriyaki$21.00
Tender meat or seafood grilled to perfection and smothered in our house teriyaki sauce
Vegetable Tempura$21.00
Choice of four vegetables deep fried in light batter, served with tempura sauce
Seafood Tempura$25.50
Choice of two seafood and two vegetable deep fried in light batter, served with tempura sauce

Side Orders

Steamed Rice$3.25
Steamed Brown Rice$4.25
Sushi Rice$4.25
Brown Sushi Rice$5.25
Tsukemono$6.50
Japanese pickled vegetables

Desserts

Mochi Ice Cream$6.00
Green tea, guava, chocolate choco or lychee, topped with whipped cream and red bean paste
Ice Cream$6.00
Green tea, red bean, mango or vanilla, with fresh fruit
Tempura Ice Cream$7.00
Green tea, red bean, mango or vanilla topped with whipped cream and red bean paste
Tiramisu$8.00
Tiramiso with strawberry sauce
Warm Chocolate Cake$9.00
With lemon sorbet (order will take minimum 20 minutes to prepare)
Apple Haru Maki$8.00
Deep fried apple filling spring roll with mango sauce and ice cream
Chocolate Wrap$8.00
Banana wrapped with chocolate omelet, fried in light batter and ice cream
Cream Puff$8.00
With seasonal fruits
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Sauce$8.00
Green Tea Crepe Cake$10.00
With vanilla ice cream

Beverages

Soda (Can)$2.00
Juice$3.50
Ice Green Tea$3.00
Ice Oolong Tea$3.00
Fiji Water$3.50
Sparkling Water$4.00
Milk$2.75
Mango Smoothie$5.00
Wildberry Smoothie$5.00
Wildberry Lemonade$5.00

What 1,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Pamela
New England
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food was ok and very expensive. My partner wanted to go for the ambiance, but it's way too expensive for a family meal.
JP
JenP
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi was delicious and beautifully presented. Our server was very kind and attentive. Overall a lovely experience. I would go back and will recommend to friends and family.
CV
CarmenV
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
This was our first time visiting this place. The reason I booked it was it's unique Japanese style. The hostess when we walked in had this "what do you want" look on her face. When I told her we had reservations her attitude changed. Guess walk-ins might not be welcomed. She walked us to our table/booth and we were very excited again for the unique style and truly thought this would be a unique and amazing experience....but unfortunately it wasn't. Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and pleasant. The food (aside from the sushi) had no flavor. The appetizers and Teriyaki meals were poorly seasoned and didn't have a very appetizing look. We ate them cause we were had already ordered them, we're going to get charged and we're hungry. The service & sushi were excellent. But based on the hostess and the rest of the food ($130's worth) were very disappointing. Overall, we tried it but unfortunately don't think we'll be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
25 reviews
vip
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience3
They were their usual obstructive management as regards table selection. And never gracious. Try visiting Japan for some lessons in etiquette
RZ
RamiZ
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food selection. Good service
JB
JosefinaB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was on of the best dining experiences in recent past.
K
Kass
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
We always loved going to Fugakyu on the weekends and getting their lunch specials, including the deluxe Fugakyu lunch bento. They were pricey for bentos but we enjoyed the experience and splurge. However, on this trip, we discovered that the lunch bentos were no longer available so we ended up getting 2 rolls, appetizer, and a dinner entree (as there are no lunch entrees). Total cost about $90 and they charged $3 more for the chicken karaage than the price listed on the menu. We didn’t bother to argue as it will be our last meal there for a while. Lunch specials are only available on weekdays now and we’re working then. It’s the rare weekend that we feel like spending that much on lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service , very good food, if in the area will definitely go again
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Just not the same that it used to be. Got seated in a tight corner for a bday celebration. Disappointing service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
We were very disappointed to find out that they got rid of the kids’ menu and their Japanese soda. So they’re basically forcing you to order a regular entree for the kids who can only finish half of it if you’re lucky.
ES
EileenS
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service food and ambiance. Helpful with dinner choices and food descriptions
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Ulyu
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible. I didn’t like being seated in a corner in the back, but other than that; service was great. Definitely a bit pricey; but it was worth it.
T
Todd
New England
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Good service They need an updated menu
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Roxy
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
There was a robot roving around which was different. We were seated quickly. The food was tasty.
M
Mickey
New England
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience2
It depends which table you get - some areas are more served like a fast food place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server
IJ
IJB1
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not as good as before.. we ordered a combination sushi for 4. The boat came very large and I found out that it is the largest and quite frankly not the freshest.. The value is certainly is not worth it (dinner for 6, 2 of which are vegan), cost $ 550). Not going back
BM
BruceM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time, we went for lunch and were extremely impressed. We will definitely go back as often as we are in the area. Short hop from hospital area and in very groovy Coolidge Corner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing all around!
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Eater21
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
FuGaKyu is a restaurant that lives up to its name -- an exquisite, elegant dining experience a la Japanese. The delightful private dining booths have rice-paper-covered wooden sliding doors. The menu goes beyond basic fares of California sushi rolls, sashimi, miso noodle bowls, or vegetable tempura. FuGaKyu offers delicious, nearly authentic Japanese cuisine, similar to the dinners my Japanese friends would invite me over to enjoy in their homes. The drinks were also on point. Since it is a Japanese restaurant, after all, I went for the Sake. Here is what I ate, which I highly recommend. Tender, Juicy Gyoza. -- YUM Soft Shell Crab tempura -- DOUBLE YUM (I should have ordered one more to go) Spicy Tuna Sashimi with Roe -- YUMMY A Trio of Sakes: Mango, Fruity, and Clear. -- TRIPLE YUM My waitress did okay with the menu suggestions. If I lived closed by, I would be eating at FuGaKyu often -- about 3x/week! I enthusiastically recommend FuGaKyu!
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Veruca81
New England
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fugakyu is consistently excellent and last night's dinner was no exception. The service was good and staff was friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife, father in a law and myself had a great experience. 30 years of food and restaurant experience between my wife and I, this place is our favorite Japanese food destination.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Fresh scallops and delicious noodles!!!!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wine should be served at the table and at a specific temperature. Wine glasses are cheap. Food is overpriced. Decoration is ok but materials are cheap. For what I paid i would expect a more premium experience overall. Menu is painful to read. There are better restaurants for a fraction of the price.
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eddr
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very good menu with traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Prepared very well and promptly. The service is very good, even excellent considering the scarcity of workers right now. Always consistent, would definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a private booth which was so nice. Service was outstanding!
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Vsevi
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family loves celebrating birthdays at Fugakyu! Always delicious new sushi to discover, so fresh and creative! A bit pricey, but worth it!
j
jeanr
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Disappointment. Food was good (not great) and very, very expensive. Service was also not good, but realize staffing is tough right now. They ended up over-charging us for 3 items. The FuGaKyu boat is $85 on the menu, but $107 when the bill came. Same over charges for our two appetizers relative to the menu. "An error in the computer system", I wonder how many people pay without realizing the restaurant was doing this to them. And regarding the FuGaKyu boat I was shocked at how little sushi was on it for $85 (let alone $107). One thing that annoyed me is that the hostess was constantly badging the over-worked staff to quickly bus tables, while she herself did nothing to help the situation. It would be nice if showed some leadership and actually helped their staff, that attitude would also likely help them retain staff. We will never go back.
RK
RicardoK
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Prices were quite high relative to the quality of the food. Menu was confusing to the point of it being frustrating… I’d suggest simplifying the menu (reducing it by half) and being more clear on certain sets (such as how many pieces the lunch specials come with).
JV
JohnV
New England
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
The wait staff was really overwhlemed, so everything was slow. We didn't see the managers picking up the slack. We waited a long time to get even water served. Overally we spent over 2.5 hours at our table, but most of the time we were waiting for our food. And management didn't seem to care that we were not being served. They even got a couple orders wrong. I don't blame the waitstaff for my dis-satisfaction as much as I do the managers. Outside of this, the food they brought us was very good.
AH
AdeleH
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great mother's day brunch! The restaurant has great ambiance and lovely options for seating our server was kind but did kind of forget about us.
SB
ShadyB
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Fugaku fried rice with seafood was delicious!! Of course the sushi was out of this world!
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susiek
Las Vegas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!! Seems like a big place with lots of dining areas in 2 floors. Big menu, friendly service, delicious food and drink
JZ
JeffZ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was very good though the tuna was chewy. Our waiter was very friendly but the service was slow. We were going to order more food but it took too long for the waiter to get back to us and we decided just to get the check and leave.
TH
ThomasH
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner with friends. Broad menu, great options. I'm particularly a fan of the shrimp tempura soba curry. Facility is great. Its a predictable treat to go to FuGaKyo. Special occasions and no occasions at all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Overpriced sushi. Pay twice as much as most other places for the same stuff!
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sasa
New England
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Seems to be going downhill
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Cohnas
New England
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Service was slow.food was overly salty. One of he sushi items never were served. Overall we were disappointed by our experience and will not be returning
SL
SophiaLoren2485
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was very good,but wish we were sat closer to the decorated scenery. We were sat in that quite room on the 3rd level.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a solid staple for good food in Brookline.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 738-1268.

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 1369 OpenTable diners.