FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is one of the best sushi restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.
FUKI Japanese Cuisine occupies a particular niche in the Union Square ecosystem that's harder to pull off than it sounds: sushi that takes the cooking seriously without pricing out the Somerville regulars who actually live here.
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FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Tuna Dumplings and Coconut Butterfly Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 396 Google reviews.
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FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is a Sushi restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. FUKI Japanese Cuisine occupies a particular niche in the Union Square ecosystem that's harder to pull off than it sounds: sushi that takes the cooking seriously without pricing out the Somerville regulars who actually live here.
FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is best for cocktail, hidden gem, date night. FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Tuna Dumplings and Coconut Butterfly Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 396 Google reviews.
FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 396 reviews
Start with Tuna Dumplings, Coconut Butterfly Shrimp, Autumn Roll and Spicy Yellowtail. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine holds a 9.4 Google rating from 396 reviews. FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Tuna Dumplings and Coconut Butterfly Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 396 Google reviews.
FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is located at 16 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine is tagged for date night dining. FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Tuna Dumplings and Coconut Butterfly Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 396 Google reviews.
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