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| - I was introduced to Fukui Sushi by a friend who is a regular customer. She suggested that we meet for dinner in midtown (closer to where I live) and knew of a decent Japanese restaurant called Fukui. I was surprised (and a bit skeptical) to find such a decently Yelp rated Japanese restaurant in the Davisville area.
The restaurant itself is easy to miss. Fukui is nestled between the numerous small businesses in Davisville Village and is probably mostly frequented by locals. With seating for about 20 people, it's neither the biggest nor the fanciest restaurant. The interior is clean but drab. It's definitely nothing to write home about.
Her family usually orders an omakase style dinner, basically leaving it up to the chef to choose food items. They double check for food allergies and restrictions first, so not to worry. Maybe omakase is not for everyone, but I enjoyed the element of surprise and not knowing what was coming out next. If you want more food, you just ask. The downside is that the bill is going to be more of a surprise. I am pretty sure omakase is available to all customers and not just because my friend is a frequent flyer.
I cannot remember the all the exact dishes, but my overall impression was that the sashimi was outstanding. The quality of seafood is definitely a step up from your average sushi joint. The amaebi (sweet shrimp) was particular memorable. They were served with deep fried shrimp heads and this complimented the sashimi nicely. I was a little hesitant at first, but fear not, they are delicious. The fatty tuna and uni were also quite palatable.
As for appetizers, the Yaki Nasu (grilled eggplant) and beef sashimi were just okay. Actually I would stay away from the beef sashimi completely, since it seemed like they were still thawing out. The Ika Yaki (grilled squid) was good as was this fish jerky appetizer (I can't find it on the menu).
The service was pleasant and attentive, but then again we were one of the few customers that night. Fukui Sushi does seem to be a Chinese owned restaurant. For what it's worth, I am Chinese too. Admittedly, I am a bit of a food snob and I am biased towards non-Japanese run Japanese restaurants. However, Fukui seems to really focus on high grade produce and their delicious sashimi reflects this.
I will be back!
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