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| - Fukuda first came into my life during Bloomfield's Little Italy days. It was there that I first witnessed a stand selling Korean Tacos. They were delicious, and the owner was amicable, explaining that he would soon have the adjacent restaurant space. Fast forward to December, and I figured I would try Fukuda with my girlfriend.
The decor is minimalist and ambient, the marriage of space and food harmony. This perfectly captured the essence of good sushi, which is a simple presentation, crafted with the utmost care.
To start we ordered Salmon Sushi, and Kampachi. Both were delectable slices of the freshest fish. The rice was moist and had the perfect amount of wasabi between the fish and rice. I could literally eat sushi all day from Fukuda.
We then had the Ramen dish, also a most excellent( Bill and Ted give a thumbs up) concoction, with a delicious rich broth. It seemed to take a while for the Ramen to come out, but the awkward wait was mitigated by free Sake, which was delicious.
As mentioned in other reviews, the portions are a bit on the small side, so I was still hungry. I ordered the spicy tuna roll, and it was superb. Many times when you order rolls you are looking down at the rice, searching for wherever the fish may be hiding. That was not the case here at Fukuda. Every ingredient and portion received the tender care of the chef all the way from selection to the table. It is great to see that sort of attention to detail in a restaraunt around Bloomfield, as I have noted some others in the area seem to miss the little things.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? The service was a little shaky, and there seemed to be little in the way of organization regarding that. I was approached by at least 3 different people asking the same questions. Either way, I will be back so no worries, you made a repeat out of me!
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