Sushi Fuku

This place is truly a hidden gem. I’ve never been to a place like this!
So it’s basically Japanese chipotle. I’m not a big sushi eater, so this place is actually perfect for me! I always order the bowls with teriyaki chicken and I’m able to get any kind of vegetables and sauces I want! They even have yum-​yum sauce like Hibachi restaurants! When my brother comes to visit he always loves coming here!
The employees are super nice and helpful and the pricing isn’t too bad. Come give this place a try!

Make your own sushi basically. The bowls are a bad deal compared to the sushi and the sushi burrito is basically uncut sushi and not worth getting. The sushi is decent with a variety of ingredients to choose from that are all pretty good quality. Atmosphere is nice and service is fast making it close to fast food

If you like eating your sushi in a form of a churro, Sushi Fuku has got you covered.
Their build your own sushi concept took me by surprise and is pretty refreshing in terms of sushi options. What’s even better was their sushi is pretty reasonably priced. Décor is really neat and fresh.
Overall, it’s a nice place to get a little snack if you’re ever hungry but not a meal if you’re a big eater like me.

Healthy Japanese sushi version of Chipotle. Consistent, tasty, but they’re quite skimpy on the fish… What’s the deal? I’d give a B+ for tastiness but B for value. I’ll still go there for lunch but would find another snack or two to truly feel satiated.

This is the model for industrial custom sushi. If that’s appealing to you, then this is the place to eat.
Imagine Subway, but where all the ingredients are fresh, everything looks good, the service is quick and delightful, and with nice music and beautiful, clean seating.
I had two rolls for $ 13, and felt full.
Really a great find, right near Pitt.

This restaurant is fast, fresh, and delicious. The customization of the rolls and the quality is an extra bonus. Highly recommended! And they move incredibly quick during busy times!

The place was empty on Saturday around lunchtime. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl and the golden dragon roll. I enjoy Sushi Fuku much more than it’s competitor across the street (Oiishi Bento). The chicken teriyaki bowl is larger and has more vegetable toppings for roughly the same price. The golden dragon roll, which contains tempura, avocado, and salmon, was disappointing. The roll was equivalent to a supermarket sushi roll (e.g. Safeway, Whole Foods).

4 stars for concept/​service, 2.5 stars for food/​quality. I found Sushi Fuku on Unilocal 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.

Making the sushi rolls (or bowls) right in front of you makes your sushi that much better! With all incredibly fresh ingredients & a wide array of ingredients & sauces this is a place you have to stop at if you’re in Oakland!

This is a great idea with a great location. Staff was friendly just not very interested in sharing information or recommending choices for a first time customer. I was disappointed looking around at others awesome combinations and compared to my platter of sashimi I enjoyed with a nagging that it could have been much better with a bit more guidance. I see great possibilities and opportunity in this kind of service. I would also like to comment on how the fish sits open to air with the cooks standing over it and reaching over it not the most safe way to keep the food from pathogens. Its not a bad place it was clean and the service was very nice. However two doors down is the Sushi Boat and they still have my heart for great prices and sushi.

Pretty cool concept. Rolls are very reasonably priced. Agree with other reviewers, regarding subway layout, but it works well. I can’t remember a sushi place that has build your own roll. You can also get a sushi burrito, bowl, etc.
For what this place is going for, I think it is very good. It’s not gourmet sushi and that’s not what you should expect. If you want better than average sushi, want it quick and want a fun, unique restaurant, then you shouldn’t be disappointed. I will be back!

I’ve ordered spicy salmon roll again. Only one word can describe my feeling: awesome. As a Japanese food lover, the rice in the roll somehow is a little bit less than expect, but how can we expect more with total amount of 7.25 with 10 p! Further, the flavor still good!

Sushi Fuku is always a cheap treat if you’re tired of eating cafeteria food! I love that they have brown rice as an option. I like their smoked salmon option. Plus, the staff is very friendly.

Great food great vibes. I will be back at this location with my good friend Kim. I must also bring my fiancée as well. She’ll love it!

I enjoyed eating lunch here! The california sushi roll was fresh and prepared right in front of me. I like how you can customize your sushi roll with different ingredients. They have salads and rice bowls that they will make you if you prefer something besides sushi. There prices are reasonable too! I got 10 of the california sushi rolls for around $ 7 with tax, which isn’t a bad price at all for sushi. The seating feels a little cramped, but the benefit is you can get to know other people around you better! I would definitely come back again!

SETTING
Cool modern look with big screens on the wall to walk you through the ordering process. Casual. Chipotle/​Subway-​esque «made to your order» assembly line. Clean environment, which is hard to find in Oakland.
FOOD
I don’t think Sushi Fuku is trying to be a fancy sushi joint. It knows it’s place in the sushi market and efficiently cranks out rolls that attempt to be the «best bang for your buck», only that there wasn’t much «bang».
I made my own roll: Brown rice (choose white or brown), shrimp tempura (choose 1 meat), avocado, cucumbers, kimchi (choose 3 veggies), wasabi ginger sauce and sesame seeds (choose 2 sauces). Rice was kind of dry, avocado was browning a bit, and they gave me carrots instead of the cucumbers I asked for. They do have some creative sauces, though. I went with the wasabi ginger sauce, and it was okay. I like putting ginger on sushi, and they only give you a few small pieces on the side.
Everything just seemed a bit dry and bland. I’m not a sushi snob, but when I eat sushi, I prefer the rice to be a bit vinegary and a tiny bit moist and have the avacodos fresh. I LOVE avocados.
SERVICE
Fast. They definitely have the assembly line down pat, which helps during busy lunch hours. Order and pay up front, then seat yourself.
IMPRESSIONS
For 10 pieces at $ 7 (unless you order a menu item), it’s not a bad deal, but I feel there are a few basic requirements that a properly made sushi needs to meet. Unfortunately that was not the case here. However, if you need a fast and light lunch on a budget you might want to give Sushi Fuku a try.

At $ 8 a roll price, I’m giving Sushi Fuku 5 stars. Charging any more than that, I’d want to see them actually cut the fresh fish in the pieces (like at Wholey’s in the Strip District). Watching the sushi chef make the food is part of the experience.
But since it’s cheap, and it’s right-​in-​your-​face obvious that all the ingredients that will going into your roll is already prepared similar to how Subway and Chipotle does it, it’s a good deal.
I love the make-​my-​own setup, in which I like salmon roll, brown rice, with tamago, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and spicy mayo sauce on the side. And if I feel like paying $ 2 extra that day, the fish eggs (masago).
ONE WORD OF CAUTION about customizing your own roll – ’
**IT MIGHT NOT TASTE GOOD**
Know what you’re asking them to put in your roll. I made this mistake when I just wanted to add everything that I liked, which basically, kimchi doesn’t taste great with everything.
If you’ve been reading the other reviews, yes, this place is very «Americanized.» They have a menu of uncommon ingredients such as bacon, (cold) chicken, and steak. English translations are also beside the Japanese names on the helpful stickers on the windows (and probably in other areas). They have quite a few custom rolls with interesting combinations – Pittsburgh Roll, Oakland Roll, Twin City Roll, etc.
Lastly, I always appreciate a sanitary restaurant. It’s really clean with someone always cleaning the table and rearranging the chairs after a party leaves.

I can’t believe that people compare this place to Chipotle– I freakin’ love Chipotle. Their ingredients are fresh, sustainably raised food, and most important of all, packed with flavor. The three star for Fuku is for its price point and convenience.
I’m OK with the machine that stamp out the rice on rolls. What I am not OK with is that the rice and seaweed are both not treated. Rice was incredibly dry, with no rice vinegar or salt. The seaweed was just that– dry sheet blandness.
The fillings were fine, and the rice-​filling ratio wasn’t as that bad. The vegetable ingredients were fresh. The fish, well no problems since I was OK with the quality I paid for.

I visited for lunch today at around noon with a friend. Since it’d been awhile since I’d last had sushi, and I’d had Sushi Fuku bookmarked for eons, I was excited to try a new lunch spot in Oakland.
Based on Larissa G.‘s review and the photos, I decided to order the rainbow roll with wasabi mayo as a dressing. All of the options on the serving line looked good, and it was fun to watch the employees assembling the rolls by hand, with interesting tools and machines for assistance. The final product resembled the photos I’d seen quite well, with a beautiful assortment of colors. Flavorwise, I found the rolls on the bland side, but the wasabi mayo and dressings (wasabi sauce, ginger, soy sauce) helped to dress them up – and then again, this is seafood we’re talking about. The price ($ 10.33 w/​o tax) seemed on the high side for the amount and quality of sushi received (10 rolls), esp. in comparison to other comparable sushi joints in PGH (e.g., another sushi place downtown is charging the same for twice as much food).
Appropriate for a fast casual joint, service was efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere was clean and minimalist. In terms of the ordering setup, décor, etc., I can definitely see the similarity to Chipotle that other reviewers have commented on. As another reviewer mentioned, it was pleasantly uncrowded – a rarity during peak lunch hours in Oakland. If you’re looking for a quick carry out lunch in Oakland without fighting the crowd, this is a good alternative to Oishii Bento across the street and the chains on Forbes Ave. 3.5 stars.

Almost a year after my first visit to Sushi Fuku I decided to give the place another shot. And I have to say, this time around the food I got was much better! I’d give them a 3.5 if I could since the meal wasn’t quite «Yay I’m a fan» worthy, but they’re still a step or two above just being «a-​ok.»
My biggest complaint last time was the mix of rice vs. protein and vegetables in my sushi — specifically that my sushi was almost entirely rice, which isn’t what I want in my sushi rolls. If I want rice, I’ll order rice, and I certainly won’t pay $ 7 — $ 10 for it! Fortunately my last visit earlier this week was much better than that first visit — I enjoyed an order of their Rainbow Rolls that was not 70% rice, and in fact featured exactly the right balance of rice vs. other ingredients.
The result was that while my sushi wasn’t the freshest or greatest on the planet, it was certainly much more enjoyable than round one had been. I actually sat and savored that meal in Sushi Fuku, since they weren’t super busy while I was there. I left feeling content and satisfied, and finally understanding why people get the appeal of coming in and ordering customizable sushi rolls. (Of course the catch with creating your own is that the ingredients won’t necessarily mix and stick together well — one benefit of a standard menu is that it’s been tested for things like that.) I still don’t think they’re necessarily the best or even cheapest sushi in the area — just depending on exactly what you order — but at least now I know that if I stop in and order sushi again I won’t just be paying for a whole lot of rice with a dash of fish and vegetables. I’ll definitely consider stopping in in the future.