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Fukuzuka

Tokyo

Japanese: Sushi


Fukuzuka Description

Located in the bustling neighborhood of Iidabashi in Tokyo, Fukuzuka is a hidden gem for sushi enthusiasts. This traditional Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its exquisite sushi dishes that are meticulously crafted by skilled chefs. The restaurant's serene ambiance and minimalist decor create the perfect setting for a memorable culinary journey.

Fukuzuka prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients sourced from local markets, ensuring that each bite is bursting with authentic flavors. From melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to perfectly seasoned rice rolls, every dish at Fukuzuka showcases the artistry and precision that Japanese cuisine is renowned for. The menu features a variety of sushi options, including premium cuts of tuna, salmon, and uni, as well as seasonal specialties that highlight the essence of each ingredient.

What sets Fukuzuka apart from other sushi restaurants is its dedication to preserving the time-honored traditions of sushi-making while also incorporating modern techniques to elevate the dining experience. Whether you are a sushi connoisseur or a first-time visitor, Fukuzuka promises a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.


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Fukuzuka Overview

Restaurant WebsiteDirections

Address

3-5 Tsukudochō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0821

Phone

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+81 (0) 3-5579-2860

Operating Hours

Sun: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 2:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Mon: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Tue: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Wed: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Thur: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Fri: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM
Sat: 12:00PM-1:50PM, 2:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM, 8:30PM-10:30PM

Payment Methods

Cash, Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB

Restaurant Features

Home Delivery

Reservations Accepted

Wine List

Sake Selection

Stylish Interior

Fukuzuka Reviews

Fukuzuka Google Average Rating

4.6

5

Google
A truly memorable tasting experience!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the omakase course prepared by Chef Fukuzuka on our final night of our latest trip to Japan. It was a satisfying conclusion to our culinary adventures throughout the country, and we were extremely impressed with the techniques and scientific precision of each course.

You will likely recognize most of the seafood served as they are part of many omakase courses in Japan, but the biggest differences here are the quality of the fish (for example, we've never had abalone that was so tender) and the taste combinations.

The entire meal is executed to specific temperatures and the progression of nigiris makes you appreciate the uniqueness of each bite. The chef is a master of taste as he even serves small pallette cleansers at the best times during the meal.

To cap it all off, we were presented with one of the best tamagoyaki we've had anywhere in the world. The layers of eggs cooked to different temperatures was truly impressive and delicious.

The service was impeccable, with great sake recommendations throughout the night, and the space was elegantly decorated.

We only found out about this place through our hotel concierge, and it is destined to be more popular over the coming years. We certainly hope to return and wish all the success that is inevitably coming to this establishment.

4

Google
This place was recommended by a local. It was a bit out of the way for me - on the eastern side of Shinjuku, but it didn't disappoint! I do remember it was hard to find because they didn't have a big sign outside. Also, you have to walk up the stairs to get to the entrance. They kept the door closed for temperature purposes.

I was able to get a reservation for lunch less than four days prior. Maybe it's not as popular to have omakase for lunch on a Sunday? I wanted to add an additional person to the reservation on Saturday but was not able to do it online. When we asked the chef about it, he explained that they need time to prep ingredients. Understandable.

The sushi bar could seat maybe six people, but it appeared that this meal would only be myself and my husband. There was a lady who spoke really nice English. She was very helpful with explaining things, like the menu, because the chef didn't speak much English. The meal felt so intimate and quiet because of this.

The food was delicious. It was really great to watch the dishes be prepared right in front of us! It was an interesting experience for me. There were at least 14 items (can't remember all of them), and he would show us cards with the dish name.

The omakase lunch was ¥71,753 for two people. :O

5

Google
My wife and I had a fantastic dining experience at Fukuzuka on 05/13. The quality of the seafood, coupled with the preparation techniques and attentiveness of the staff were top tier. There were several pieces prepared ranging from Sushi to more exotic servings and many of them were the best I have ever had (and we hail from an area that has no shortage of fantastic restaurants, we were completely blown away). This was the authentic dining experience we were looking for during our trip and for those visiting the city seeking a once in a lifetime experience, this is it.

5

Google
The best sushi we had on our trip. We also went to a 1 star place in Kyoto and Sushi Fukuzuka was our favorite of the two. The staff was really nice, explained each dish in English, the food was served on perfectly arranged plates on a small wooden cube with an extra light which made the whole experience just perfect. 5/5

5

Google
So, I had the pleasure of a 2.5h omakase with a master sushi chef. That, I've done before, but the trick yesterday was that I was the only diner. It was booked in advance and was the best sushi experience of my life.

Not only the 19 courses of wonderful sashimi, nigiri, and one maki, but also the fact that this master explained every one of his decisions - the temperature of each piece of fish, which part of the fish was the source, the temperature of the rice used for that fish, the different vinegars used with the rice for that fish, etc. We relied on his limited English and my highly limited Japanese to communicate, until he brought out this neat little device that would translate everything each of us said. I want one of those, now. It allowed us to go from barely communicating to laughing, telling jokes, and enlivening the whole event.

In Japanese, edomae, as in edomae sushi, means in front of (Tokyo) Bay and dates to the early 1800s. Here, each intricacy and detail of chef Fukuzuka's edomae susi was optimized, amplified and explained in front of me.

This place is difficult to find and feels almost like you are climbing the stairs to someone's home, but the seven seat restaurant is as clean, pristine, and refined as it gets in the world of sushi. I highly recommend a visit if you are in Tokyo. Bookable on OpenTable or directly.

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