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| - 4 stars for concept/service, 2.5 stars for food/quality. I found Sushi Fuku on Yelp when my boyfriend and I were looking for a new sushi place to try out because our regular spot was closed for a special event. I was very surprised when we walked in because I was not expecting the Chipotlesque atmosphere at all. I was super impressed by the concept, selection and aesthetics. Where else can you have a sushi burrito or do a make your own roll? Awesome. We were not aware that the portions were larger than your average sushi eatery, so I ordered a Twin City roll and a Teriyaki Chicken Bowl. The prices were pretty low, so I figured that most people ordered several items. I was wrong. The portions were huge and even someone with as robust an appetite as I have should likely start off with one item (granted, I had just eaten ice cream prior to going for sushi).
The fish used in the roll (salmon/tuna) seemed fresh and the portion was decent, but when I started eating it, I just wasn't impressed. It wasn't NOT fresh, but it wasn't trying to swim around on my plate either, if you catch my drift. I found the seaweed wrapper to be extremely gummy with an unpleasant, overpowering flavor. I can't really put my finger on it because the roll wasn't awful, but I just didn't like it very much. My boyfriend ordered a rainbow roll and a golden dragon roll and felt the same way about his. I took a bite of the golden dragon roll and liked the crunch of the shrimp tempura (not soggy at all, which is good!). Unfortunately, the chicken teriyaki bowl was terrible. The "chicken" was either super low quality thigh meat or various chicken organs. It was chewy and gross. The veggies tasted too floral (the carrots literally tasted like lavender or something, which was weird) and the sauce did not taste like teriyaki sauce. One star for the chicken teriyaki bowl.
The service was quick and helpful and someone who I assume was the owner came over to chat with us (joking about how our eyes were bigger than our stomachs!), which I liked. The tables were clean and the condiments/utensils bar well-stocked. I was not impressed with the food at Sushi Fuku, but would be willing to give it another go and try different menu items if I'm in the area.
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