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FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine, Brookline, MA

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

4.3
4.3
1488 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–1:30 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 738-1268
  • 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. Please call 617-734-1268
  • Private party contact
    Oriana Leong: (617) 734-1268
  • 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

Experiences

  • Rm: $25 Deposit, $75 minimum spending per person.

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Book a private booth with sliding doors from the main dining room for your meal service. The $25 deposit per person is not refundable in the event of a cancellation within 24-hours or no-show. Deposits will be refunded once minimum is met. Note that we have a $75 per person minimum spend for our private rooms. This experience provides the private room for you to enjoy but does not include any other extras, the menus are the same as the rest of the restaurant.
    Rm: $25 Deposit, $75 minimum spending per person. Photo

What 1,488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

1,488 Reviews
  1. NandiniN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Good service and ambience but good below average for sure

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  2. HaydenR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    It was a great experience for a big group. The food was great and came out quickly. The ambiance was great and the seating was super intimate and comfortable. My only complaint was it took awhile for them to come around to fill up our waters but the table had a call button which was useful,

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  3. Danny

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Good ambiance and service. Ordered sushi which wasn’t anything special for the price. Appetizers were really good.

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  4. CharlesD

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The habachi prime beef was tough and sinewy—not consistent with description and a major disappointment Tacos were excellent Service was good

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  5. HannahN

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sashimi and rolls were terrific! Love the interior deco and the ambience. The sliding doors to keep privacy was also great and was the highlight that made us feel like we were in a restaurant in Japan

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  6. Richfromboston

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Many many wonderful meals between 2000ish and 2019. Our first meal at FuGaKyu since 2019. Food quality was very uneven. Unagi, tobiko and Hokkaido uni sushi were wonderful. Nigiri strangely very large so a good value. Ikura salmon eggs were cloudy changing the flavor. We eat Japanese a night or two a week rotating amoung 4 restaurants in the Fenway, Back Bay and South End. Hamachi Kama was so so. No match for our other four restaurants. Chicken teriyaki and beef teriyaki think freezer burn. Service was good. Decor ery atmospheric as it has always been

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was exactly what I needed it to be. The rolls of sushi were delicious, the fried rice was excellent, and the cocktails were superb.

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  8. XimenaS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We had not go in a while .. terrible food, sushi not good

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Unfortunately very expensive and less than mediocre sushi Not worth the money when there are many other choices

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    We came to celebrate my daughters birthday. We have been coming here for years. We were seated in the booth as requested. The restaurant decor hasn’t changed in 20 years and sometimes that’s a good thing but it’s not the case here. It feels outdated, the menus are dirty. The booth wasn’t clean either(mind you this is an “experience” reservation that requires a $75 per person minimum) There were dusty cobs all over the light fixture… There’s nothing exciting about the menu. We ordered lobster and seafood soup which was ok. Gyozas ok, Shumai wasn’t great…. Shishito peppers never made it to the table. We ordered a bunch of Sushi, Sashimi and Rolls- in my opinion a good supermarket sushi tastes better. The presentation is something you would see in a tourist trap restaurant- tacky LED lights… I also ordered some Toro nigiri and it was really bad…. Overall the food was just ok. Service was good. When I made the reservation I specifically noted that it’s a special occasion and even wrote down my daughter’s name thinking they would acknowledge that and maybe send a cup of ice cream with a candle(or even a LED:) but nothing…. One more thing there’s a hideous robot that does nothing but goes back and forth around the restaurant and bumps into the guests- probably the most stupid thing I’ve ever seen. If you check my reviews you would see that I’m usually very positive - this restaurant needs a major overhaul- I won’t be coming back here.

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  11. EdgardH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and ambience. Staff is very polite and outstanding service. Will definitely return many times.

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  12. Mohsen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always one of the best Sushi places in Boston area

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  13. PauloC

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the sushi/maki combo for three and it was fantastic!! The soup was unexpectedly delicious and our server Ming was fantastic!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Julie, was fantastic and made our experience so lovely.

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  15. iwishiwashungrier

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    bro I don't even like sushi but I love this restaurant

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  16. MarkD

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    Food- two stars. Service- two stars. Ambience- 2.5 stars. Value- one star (really zero stars). Rather expensive for mediocre food. Tuna sashimi was sub-par, salmon teriyaki was overcooked, beef skewers were tough as shoe leather, thimbleful of pickles was alright. When the highlight of the meal is the prefab dumplings, you know you’ve probably come to the wrong place. Until the check comes. Then you know *for certain* you’ve come to the wrong place!

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  17. EmilyA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Good quality not as good as other places for a lot less cost.

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  18. MariaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, and is a very relaxing place

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  19. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good sushi with good vegetarian options. Cocktails are excellent. Expensive but left full and satisfied.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was good! We got a booth which was cool but no necessary. Fun time, will go back

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  21. Lori

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to FuGaKyu for my friend's birthday. We were sat in one of the rooms with the closing doors which was nice. We ordered soft shell crab tempura to start - it was really good. My friend ordered the chirashi which comes with miso soup. He really enjoyed that. I ordered three different maki rolls. The jalapeño tuna maki, Philadelphia maki and the salmon maki - all three were excellent and filling. We finished with the chocolate banana wraps which comes with a scoop of ice cream. They brought it on a Happy Birthday plate with a candle which was nice because I had only mentioned it in the reservation - not when we arrived. All and All, I delight and will definitely return for special occasions.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chilean Sea bass was the most delicious fish I’ve ever eaten. Our server Ming was also amazing, he was very efficient and friendly.

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  23. Mnnn

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Booked private room. Glass around the room was dirty, and the lamp above the table was filthy. Food was decent, but the service was pretty poor. Waited over 15 mins for the waiter even after pushing the service button. Don’t bother with the private room.

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  24. GregC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go and have a Japanese experience in Brookline.

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  25. KariB

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable sushi and amazing service. Hasn’t changed - went back after almost 10 years and more wonderful than I remembered. The private spaces give an ambiance and eating experience like none other.

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  26. outandaboutdiners

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Fresh delicious sushi! We really enjoyed our dinner.

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  27. VincaJ

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    This has always been one of the better Japanese restaurants in the area. Apparently it has quietly changed hands, and while the menu remains the same, the quality does not. It is very clearly no longer a high end sushi restaurant. It feels runs down and tired, and the wait staff is inattentive and unknowledgeable about the food. A lunch for 2 that included a few extra appetizers and tea came to $110 for 2 people without any alcohol, and the food was just ok. I won't be returning anytime soon.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Very disappointed with the food. Little flavor and the chicken was very chewy did not eat much of it.

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  29. Diana

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing experience. Great food and really fun private dining experience.

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  30. Herkkusuu

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice décor and superb service with good sashimi.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    little overpriced for the quality of the food and how close parties are sat next to each other

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is beautiful inside. The sushi was very good!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    In a few words, absolutely delicious food. Just know if you don’t reserve the private room, you will be sitting very close to another party in a separate room. No biggie there, but I don’t think I fully grasped the dining experience before arriving. Would absolutely come back and try a few other items.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sushi, Udon & Katsu Chicken! Absolutely delicious & one of our favorite restaurants!

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  35. BrooklineResident

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    This restaurant is in great need of a full on renovation. We’ve been coming here for years, but haven’t been recently. The service was spot on. The decor needs to be fully updated for the prices they charge. The table next to us had a toddler, and their iPad was blaring on a cartoon, which wasn’t really fun for those of us on a date night. The food wasn’t great at all. The fried rice that they charge quite a lot for was very oily a d had no flavor at all. It didn’t appear to be fried. I thought it was their specialty dish so it was surprising how disappointing it was, we won’t be returning. But the service was good and attentive.

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  36. RichardC

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with our son for his birthday along with three of his lifelong friends, all of whom frequented Fugakyu during college days. Very sentimental for them. Loved the atmosphere, food an amazing array of choices, service good. Can’t wait to return!

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  37. JenniferC

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fugakyu is one of our family’s favorite restaurants to go to. Food is always amazingly delicious and the presentation is beautiful. Our server Leslie was very personable and fun. fugakyu never disappoints.

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  38. SaritS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the overall vibe was very aesthetic and authentic. Amazing experience.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    “Experiences” is definitely an overstatement and an underdeliver. Our wait staff was nice/helpful but the sell of a Experience reservation, requiring $75 per person, to sit in an area that’s really no different than the rest of the restaurant is a huge let down and bummer.

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  40. Adderley3C

    Greater Boston

    112 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Gréât for special occasions like Mother’s Day. They even gave roses to all mothers!

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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

You can order delivery directly from FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine using the Order Online button. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine also offers 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 4.3 stars by 1488 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

1280 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harvard and St.Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Brookline
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–1:30 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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".
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 738-1268
  • 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. Please call 617-734-1268
  • Private party contact
    Oriana Leong: (617) 734-1268
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