Don't be fooled by the exterior. Its hard to believe this restaurant has been there for 20 years. We have no idea why the review on this restaurant is so low. Went there for the first time today for Mother's Day. Had a fun experience. Everything is very, very clean. The food is good and everyone is friendly and ready to help. Try it. It's fun. read more

Reservation at 5 got there at 4:45 it was 5:50 and we never got seated. Party of 10 that came in after us got seated. People they knew came in and the lady immediately stopped paying attention to us. We literally didn't even make it too our seat before we left unhappy :( read more

For some reason this place is up where I grew up but until now I'd never gone. I've heard the legends so I was excited to try. Also if you see my reviews you'll see I'm really on an Asian cuisine kick. So first off this is a House. Someone converted a huge ass house into a hibachi joint. Brilliant. I'd love to say it's never been done before but I have no idea if that's true. The idea seems very original. So the from door leads you into purgatory where you wait for your seat at the grill. You can make reservations but you'll have to wait until there are enough people to get a grill. Due to Hibachi's performative nature you want to fill a table. Our Chef who introduced himself as Gordon Ramsey and claimed to be from Italy was amazing. He was possibly the most fun chef I've had. I got the Tuna steak Hibachi. It was a lot of food. Every meal comes with shrimp on top of the meat you're already getting. As well as soup and salad. The food was delicious. I think they use more flavoring liquids that most hibachi places. Our chef used less butter on the rice and eggs than I've seen done at most places. That was better in my opinion. I felt better about eating it. So we finished up and our chef promised to make us waffles if we were there by 6am Saturday morning. So I might switch my favorite Hibachi place. Really hope I get the same chef when I go back. read more

Fujiyama - They really do! - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Had first Hibachi dinner @ Fujiyama Ordered chicken & shrimp hibachi Chef cooked in front of us creating a unique experience. Unfortunately the meal was served piece meal, rice was greasy, shrimp was flavorful chicken was just mehhh Soup & salad was forgettable Won't be back Will stick to Chinese takeout instead read more

We had a reservation for 6 ppl at 7:00PM. It was my daughter's birthday. We wait until 7:40PM and finally was going to be seated. We watched another family who arrived after us get seated in front of the grill. We got seated on the side in a line. Not even facing each other. Half of our party was seated in front of the empty grill. I expressed to the hostel that we had a reservation for the grill for my daughter's birthday. She continued to seat us where she wanted. When she walked away. I asked my daughter if she would prefer DimSum in phoenixville where we can sit together rather than away from each other for her bday. She immediately said yes snd we got up and left. They over booked. Won't go back. I feel like waiting is an issue everyone we go there. Seated away from each other in front of an empty grill was just enough to call it quits. read more

The food was delicious, big portions and friendly staff! The shrimp tempura roll was the best we've had so far. Definitely worth it. read more

Fujiyama - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Food was decent. Owner was horrible . He runs the cash register on the way out. Bill was under $40 for me and my small child. Ordered meals not hibachi prepared/entertainment. Paid with $60 cash told them I wanted $15 back. Owner gave me two $5 bills back. I said this is $10. He told me I HAVE to tip more and refused to give me my change. I understand tipping for service and everything. but forcing someone to tip and refusing to give change is messed up. Include the tip prices you want on the menu if it has to be a set amount. I will never come here again. read more

Read the previous reviews, and we were worried about trying this place out. While we didn't have a bad experience with service, I can see why people have said what they have about their waiting staff. Other than the waitress with the purple hair, who was really sweet and attentive. Food: Too pricy for what it is. Chicken and shrimp hibachi was ~$30, but it tasted generic and low quality. Chicken was dry and overcooked. The Red Dragon Roll had a good concept as a shrimp tempura roll with eel on top. Only thing was that the shrimp tempura wasn't fresh (possibly even reheated frozen). Apparently the chef left an hour before closing just FYI, so most of the non-hibachi entrees were unavailable. read more

Fujiyama - Red dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Do not waste your money or your time at this place! The hibachi chef was boring , didn't do much to amuse, Actually walked away in middle of meal saying his stove wasn't hot yet. So we sit there with undercooked rice and nothing else! All food was bland, no flavor . Steak and Shrimp. Charged us over 30 bucks for tasteless food! Tuna roll had no seaweed wrap. When I complained all they said was sorry and did not adjust the bill! Never Ever Again! Ripoff! I'll go to my local place ! A lot cheaper for better food! I didn't finish my plate ! read more

A cute place. Neat building. The hibachi looks fun but we got sushi rolls tonight instead. They were decent but not anything special. Maybe a different kind would have been better. I'd go back and try it again, try a different roll or hibachi. I was not expecting the salmon in my roll to be cooked; I didn't like it in sushi- that's not sushi to me! read more

Got seated. Left immediately! We told the hostess that we have two in party that have a gluten allergy. In the past we've been sat at the hibachi and just had the plates with the gluten allergy prepared in the kitchen. It's never been a problem in the past. First, we were sat next to a belligerent drunk that got all bent out of shape when the hostess asked him to move over one seat to make space for us. He was swearing at us in front of our 2 children. Then when ordering the cook started giving us a hard time about being at the hibachi when we had 2 in our party that needed food prepared in the kitchen. Keep in mind the place was NOT full and there was a full hibachi empty. But they wanted to move us to the general dining room when the whole reason we were there was to see the Hibachi!! We explained it's never been a problem before but the cook continued to make it a problem so we just left! The food when we've had it was always delicious. However I doubt we will come back after this experience. Seriously, if they don't want to accommodate their guests we will go somewhere that does. read more

Pleasantly Surprised! My son and I decided to go this evening as Fujiyama is local to our home. Staff was extremely friendly and Restaurant is family owned. The environment was cute and quaint and very welcoming. We decided to have hibachi and the food was delicious! Large helpings and tasty! I absolutely recommend this restaurant as I left very full and happy! read more

We have gone here many times and we almost always have a great time with good food. There is not much that stands out about the food -- everything you would expect at a Hibachi and Japanese Steakhouse, and generally done well. Hibachi is always entertaining and they usually will go out of the way when you ask if you need something. When something isn't right, they do their best to fix it. read more

Fujiyama - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Absolutely the worst experience in my life. Our order was wrong and we were over charged. They argued with us because they didn't want to adjust our bill. They yelled at us in front of everyone, didn't take any accountability and told us to leave. Never felt so awkward in a restaurant. read more

We won't b back. Spoiled scallops undercooked shrimp. No personality no fun Hibachi chef. I can do better in my kitchen on a frypan and at least make it enjoyable read more

We've had dinner here recently and many times before and the food was good but has dropped a notch. The Hibachi is not quite as entertaining and dinner was just a tad below what we are used to having here. The scallops were not quite right and we felt a little rushed. read more

Recently went here for dinner and had a very good experience. We walked in and were seated right away. The owners wife I believe took our drink and food order as well as brought us our soup and salad included with our hibachi dinner. Then our chef came out and was very entertaining start to finish cooking in front of us and talking the food was very good and not overly expensive. Will definitely go back again read more

Food is good. Takeout is good. Good family owned business. Would recommend for sushi

All I can say is that it was the worst dining experience my wife and I HAVE EVER HAD. So bad, that I spend the evening afterwards ,at home, in the bathroom with sever stomach cramps, diarrhea, and extreme vomiting! FOOD POISONING!!! The sushi was bad and lettuce salad watery, the vegetables were nothing but zucchini and onion and ,did I mention how foul and bad the fish was ? The drinks had virutally no no no alcohol in them at 10+ $ a piece. Our server would reach over the 'half' wall and ask me to hand her my plate and glass. No napkins, had to ask for water. Sat near the freezing draft of the front door! \We had already had a bad weekend, and this dining experience just topped it off! Truthfully, I can believe they are in business, thats how bad it is there. We never ,or very rarely do this kind of reivew, but we feel compelled to warn the public. Sorry read more

Have been here a few times and have always had a great experience. This last weekend, my son and I joined a friend with her son for dinner here because it's entertaining, food was always good, and what's not to like about hibachi. We made reservations and were seated right away. The chef came out, didn't even talk to us, no Cool volcano or the jokes they usually do, no interaction other then putting food on our plate. We were so rushed, and for $125, i expected way more. We were asked if we needed boxes before we were done eating, never asked if we wanted another drink,. Was very disappointed and will find a new hibachi restaurant to go to from now on. From being seated to leaving was 45 min. I do understand there are other reservations but I would expect for that price not to be rushed out in 45 minutes. read more

I was going to start this with giving a 4 star review only because of the very high pricing on the menu, but I think the atmosphere and customer service I've personally received made it worth it. They have an amazing clear soup and small salad with a good dressing to get you started, the saki is great, and the filet mignon I think is incredible. No complaints at all, and the show they put on for you when you go is amazing. My 5 year old baby sister begs to go nearly every single day. I'll always go back as long as it stays the way it is. read more

Fujiyama - Clear soup. Amazing. - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Sat immediately but had to ask for a drink after sitting 10 minutes. Soup came but no utensils or napkins had to try to flag someone down to get. Meal came not and issue. Would have enjoyed another drink or be asked if everything was ok. Sat for quite awhile when finally given takeout boxes. Check came within minutes Had similar experience year ago. Will never return read more

The sushi is pretty good, the hibachi is good too. We always get the the special salad with raw tuna. Usually it is very good, but they often put way too much dressing even if you ask for light. I guess the reason it gets four stars rather than three is because it's the best we have tried that is local. read more

It's definitely surprising that in the outskirts of the already bucolic 'burb of Pottstown, PA there is a sushi joint. Fujiyama is quaint - its building is reminiscent of an old farmhouse-cum-eating establishment. It's apparently the happenin' place in town for birthday parties - according to their menu, they give you free cake...according to the front wall, your picture gets posted in remembrance of your epic day along with all of the other cheerful Pottstown folk. The sushi was expected. No surprises in either direction. The Kevin roll was huge...aesthetics swapped for quantity, but satisfying and pretty good. The sashimi/sushi was fresh. The tempura ice cream was embarrassingly delicious...probably because by "tempura," the folks at Fujiyama meant "fried in cake batter." And they have quite the sense of humor...reference le photo. read more

Fujiyama - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Four for lunch. One sushi thought it was good. Pad tai same. I had chef salad which was excellent. Lots of quality toppings including generous portion of raw seafood. Side of kimchi really hit the spot. :-) read more

We have gone here about a dozen times since moving to the Pottsgrove area. The owner is extremely friendly and always has a smile even when dealing with unpleasant customers. The Habachi is good but not shoguns but the sushi and Rolls are amazing! We've been stationed all over the US and this is one of the best. read more

Went in with a gift card that was given to me over a year ago. Had below average sushi and some beer. They did not honor the gift card. I was told that they "advise" people that gift cards are not honored beyond a year. It is not written on the card, and nobody told me about it. Who would? Somebody paid cash for that gift card and gave it to me as a gift. As far as I'm concerned Fujiyama stole $20. I will not go back. read more

Do not get sushi from here, I've been in the bathroom for the past 3 hours on and off with stomach pain,diarrhea and puking. Will never come back read more

Horrible experience! I ordered the steak/chicken hibachi and was only given the steak. Was told by the chef it was his mistake and I wouldn't be charged. Got my bill and was charged for both. I tried to speak with the owner and he immediately started to get angry and aggressive and made it seem like it was my fault. I told him I will pay for my bill as is and never come back which only made him even more angry along with his wife who came out and started yelling. After reading many reviews of this place this is NOT the first time they have treated customers like this.. Don't waste your time or energy even trying this place out. The food is not even worth it!! read more

My husband and I have a tradition of getting hibachi every New Years Day. This year with COVID we decided to get takeout. The only positive is that our food was prepared in 15 minutes. I ordered the vegetable hibachi and my husband got the steak and chicken hibachi. Both were not seasoned at all and my husband's steak and chicken were both heinously overcooked. For $27 (his hibachi alone) we expected bigger portions and properly cooked food. I also ordered the salmon roll and spicy tuna roll. Both are clearly not made fresh and caused me to feel nauseous after eating 2 pieces. The dressing for the salad is watered down and the rice is bland as well. We are understanding of the situations restaurants are in with COVID but this just seems like they don't care about the food they are putting out. read more

Fujiyama - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania

Disgusting establishment my daughter had multiple black hairs in her mouth after one bite of sushi rice, she kept pulling hairs out and she felt sick after. I was disgusted also, I talked to the owners or manager whoever he was he charged me 30 dollars for my daughter to eat hair and me to eat one piece of sushi. NEVER again, and we left and ate somewhere much cleaner and nicer. Good luck surprised your still surviving! read more

My fiance and I have been coming here for the last couple of years. Judging by the number of birthday photos on the wall at the time I would say they were fairly new to the area. Their sushi is very good so good in fact we haven't bothered to have any of the cooked items on their menu. The fish is fresh and tastes great. This isn't going to be you're upscale sushi joint and thankfully the prices reflect that. It's good quality sushi at a very good price. The owners and staff are great, we try to make it during the weekdays because the weekends can get crowded and with less people around the sushi chef will pay extra attention to you. Since we've been regulars for a couple of years they always welcome us with a nice bowl of miso soup on the house! read more

Wow. Just wow. This place is very close to home and yet we only go on New Year's Eve. It became a sort of tradition but that ended last night. Food is actually very good. Chef last night was not into it at all even though we had 5 kids in our party. Whatever. They overbooked and made our party of 13 SQUISH at a table even tho we went at 4:30 in the afternoon. Kids meal is 10 and under when every other place is 12 and under so my tiny peanut 12 year old ate 1/3 of her dinner and I paid full adult price. Ridiculous. Manager/owner essentially threw us out while we were trying to pay our bill. I've never been treated like that before in any restaurant and none of us plan to ever return. There are plenty of other hibachi joints to choose from. Avoid like the plague. read more

The Kevin Roll, a shrimp tempura roll topped with spicy white tuna, is A-OK. Everything about Fujiyama, from the service to the masago to the salmon roll to the sashimi to the tempura ice cream, is A-OK. read more

We've been here a number of times and the food and service ranged from good to just OK. The owners are nice folks and the dining room and restrooms are clean. (They didn't have any funny green plants like the one shown in the pic below.) read more

Be prepared to wait. Food is satisfactory but service sucks. Like really really sucks. Just be ready to stand waiting for a table for 30 min or wait wait for takeout no matter what for 20 min once you arrive. read more

My wife and I had originally tried Fujiyama right after they opened for business. We literally live within walking distance, so we were very excited about having a nice Japanese restaurant so close by. But had I reviewed back then, I would have given them maybe 2 stars - food & service were very mediocre at best. Opening jitters, maybe? But after a couple years now of hearing others saying how great it was, we decided to give them another shot. SO glad we did! The food is excellent and the prices VERY fair for what you get. The staff is very friendly (though not always very easy to understand :-) ) and the service has been great. They've also added an open deck in the back that gives you about a 20 mile view of the surrounding area, which we have taken advantage of a couple times now. Beautiful at sunset! My only minor critique of the place is the menu - being a totally Japanese/Asian menu, there are many items which are more than likely very new and unfamiliar to probably most people. With that in mind, I think the menu could use a bit more detail in terms of the descriptions of the entrees. Otherwise, fantastic place. We will be back many more times! read more

This was one of the worst experiences I have EVER had at a restaurant. I grew up in Perkiomenville, PA but have lived in Manhattan for 15 years, so I definitely know what good service is and how customers should be treated. In January 2015, my family and I came to this restaurant for my mother's birthday. Our reservation was for 7pm and we arrived a few minutes early. After waiting for about 10 minutes and seeing two other large parties being seated after us, I went and asked the Manager how much longer it would be before we sat down. We had a child with us as well so you can imagine how they can be when waiting for a long time. The manager kept telling me "a few more minutes" in terrible english, but when it got to be 7:35pm and we were still waiting I asked the manager what the issue was. 4 large parties had been seated after we arrived and we were STILL sitting there...waiting and waiting. The manager, in his broken english with his japanese accent, said that I was "making it worse by standing here", and I said "please tell us when we are going to be seated. It's been 45 minutes and we are still sitting here!" It turns out that he forgot about our party and asked us why we "didn't remind him". I said, "that is not our job to remind you that you have a party of 6 people sitting right in front of you, but to refresh your memory, I did remind you about 4 times. Remember, I was making it worse by standing here"? The manager is an idiot but at least we got my Mom's b-day cake for free. It was really disgusting though...just like the food. We will NEVER EVER go back. read more

The bad: We made reservations for 7:30. When we got there, there was no host to seat us and the staff and owner briskly walked past us without a hello, like we weren't even there, for 15 minutes while we stood at the door. Once we were seated we waited 30 minutes to order drinks. 15 minutes later, a really nice couple sat next to my family and they got their drinks immediately. I had three anxious and hungry kids with me. A family nearby had to remind the waiter about us. The complimentary soup tasted like Pottstown water and chicken bouillon. Now the good: the hibachi chef was AWESOME! He was so good with the kids and really put on a show. The food he cooked was very good and there was plenty! Back to the bad: the waiter serving us drinks and condiments was a slob. He tossed our forks on the granite counter at us (like yo dude we have napkins RIGHT HERE) and what little we asked for took way too long and/or never even showed up. All in all: the Chefs and food are good, but there isn't enough staff and the waitstaff they do have is poorly trained and rude - one waitress saw a couple moved to the bar upstairs and said "oh good!" and winked at us like we'd both lucked out somehow. Might go again, but we might bring snacks and our own condiments next time... read more

Fukiyama Japanese Steak House (Hibachi) is not your typical place. The resturant resides in a Colonial farmhouse style building ( used to a resturant known as the Halfway House). As you walk in you encounter a small bar that about 8 people could occupy to have drinks and a tv for your viewing pleasure (if you want to change the channel just kindly as the bartender for the remote). The host is a sweet asian lady that reminded me of they typical sweet asian grandma. There are private seating on the first floor as well as the second floor, depending on whether you want sushi or hibachi ( where you sit around a table with strangers randomly placed depending on when they showed up to the resturant). Saying Sushi will get a private table and Hibachi will get you into a room with Habachi tables. The menu has a good selection of Japanese food ( sushi, tempura, salads, soups, teriyaki, udo etc. ) The sushi was fresh and tasty. Hibachi seating was fun, the cook ( guy who cooks for you) was quite entertaining and it gives you an opportunity to meet people. Food was prepared the way you want it and this was the first hibachi that had soup, salad, noodles, rice and vegetables included with your protein selection. Most places offer just salad, rice and vegetables. So, for the price you get alot on your plate. We definitely went a second time but this time for lunch. They have lunch specials that are great and service again was great. read more