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    Kufu Ya

    4.1 (611 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Piyawan T.

    high quality meat with great selection of sashimi, sushi and rolls, very tasty and reasonable price service was very nice! the restaurant is clean and easy to find parking spots too

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    I'm so happy to give really great place with Japanese food right next to my house! The personal was amazing and welcoming, it's really cozy and quiet place, which is perfect! I'll recommend this place to everyone who loves delicious food and nice service

    Deanna L.

    The quick and friendly service and private parking lot made my visit to Kufu Ya THAT much better. I made a reservation on Valentine's Day and was seated immediately. The restaurant inside wasn't very big, but I did appreciate that they didn't try to cram more tables in for more business. The spicy tonkotsu wasn't spicy at all, and their homemade sauce was more on the tart side, somehow it works really well with the cooked items. The meat was presented nicely and came out super thin so you would get through the plate within seconds if you tried. Although the meat wasn't marbled, the thin cuts reduces any toughness. Thankfully the staff was very attentive and kept restock our items instantaneously. The shabu option at Kufu Ya is very basic, one broth for your party, choice of beef or lamb and a bowl of udon, glass noodle, a variety of mushrooms, tofu, lettuce and spinach for $35. I do like the sauce, variety, broth, and complimentary ice cream towards the end at Shabu Club, but the extremely quick and friendly service at Kufu Ya beats them by a landslide!

    Mel S.

    Was visiting from out of town and my friend who is a local kept raving about this spot so we decided to come by! As an LA & Vegas native, I am very used to all the flashy and trendy restaurants. I was surprised to find that this spot was a small family owned establishment. It was definitely a nice change of pace and the vibes were quaint yet cozy. We opted for AYCE shabu shabu. The menu is very simple which honestly made it easy to order. It wasn't very busy as we went on a Sunday night, and the service was great. Whenever we finished a plate of meat or veggies, they were exceptionally quick with the refills. They also have a special sauce which we all loved, but might not be everyone's cup of tea if you are averse to more vinegary flavors. Overall, we had a great experience. It was nice to be able to walk into a restaurant with no wait, have amazing service, and still leave full!

    All You Can Eat
    Jessica H.

    Haven't been to Kufuya for over 10 years as there lots of other Shabu and Hot Pot options closer to home. A birthday brought me back and despite the many years away, Kufuya has stayed consistently good. We decided on All you can eat that included, choice of miso or tonkotsu soup with unlimited Rib Eye Steak, Lamb, Udon, Glass noodle, Tofu, Napa cabbage, Spinach and Mushroom. Their secret sauce that causes my friends to return every year comes with garlic, daikon, green onions and chili. Service was attentive and quick. Not once did we have request refills. The quality of meat was really good. I loved the thinly sliced meat. Even when accidentally forgotten and overcooked, the meat was still tender. Although there isn't a large variety, this allows them to keep the high quality in their small selection. Many plates of meat later, we all left stuffed and satisfied.

    Uni shooters
    Johnny A.

    Perfect post workout for a high dose of protein! Came here hungry and the food came within 60 sec of sitting down. AYCE of 2 meats (beef + lamb) with a special sauce; veggie bowl and noodles to even it out. They were out of oysters but the uni shooters were bomb. Super quick and friendly service, plates of meat were replenished immediately after clearing them, never really had to go out of the way ask for anything. Granted, we were just one of 4 parties there and it's chill for a date or group of friends to catch up. The broth isn't as flavorful as other places, and everything (meat, veggies, sauce) is brought to you, so once you sit down, just focus on eating. Overall a 4.5/5 experience with a neighborhood bias of living closeby; wouldn't travel far for it but if you're closeby, definitely worth a shot.

    Dragon roll
    Sonja S.

    My second time here and they did not disappoint. Really great service with TVs in the background. We got there early and obtained great seats.

    Spicy miso
    Jovilei G.

    My friend and her boyfriend took us to this spot. While the food was decent, I would say it's pricey for the amount of food. It was a very limited AYCE menu. I thought it was $32 by looking at the other Yelp reviews, but it was actually about $35 because of the 1 bowl of rice they charge for $3. The broth was flavorful and had just the right amount of spicy. I just wish they had the option of 2 broths instead of just 1 in a pot. I was disappointed at the lack of meat and vegetables included in the AYCE, but the ribeye and lamb were very soft. My boyfriend and I were not really impressed with the "famous crack sauce." I liked that you could add stuff into the sauce, but we thought the sauce was vinegary. I would taste the peanut sauce for a second and a vinegar taste followed after. The service is really good here because they kept the AYCE meat and vegetables coming one plate after another, so that was nice. However, my boyfriend and I would probably choose another place with more AYCE options.

    We weren't super hungry but were in the area and had been wanting to go to this spot. We got 2 special roles and honestly we did not like them... def would not get again- the texture and flavors were off. We got 1 plate beef and lamb combo to share and I did like the beef and the base! Would maybe come back here to do AYCE but not for the sushi:( Service was good but it was super empty when we went and ambience was average

    One broth, no divider
    Benson W.

    Can't go wrong with some ayce shabu at this spot. Service was excellent, even though one plate came out at once, it was always replaced before we had a chance to finish everything in the pot. Really loved that there were thai chilis here as I love my dipping sauce spicy ! Downside was the lack of options. There was no divider for the pot so it was just one broth throughout the entire meal. Missing enoki mushrooms and pork but hey, it is slightly cheaper here for ayce.

    Shabu shabu
    Norris T.

    I love Kufuya! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. I typically lean towards their Sushi and the AYCE hot pot which is both very filling & more affordable than most other shabu spots, making it a great value for the money. This was the first place I can remember that offered both Japanese cuisine and AYCE hot pot under one roof so they are an early trailblazer in this genre. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, making it a great place to go with friends or family since they are one of the more spacious restaurants in the area to handle groups. I've also ordered catered sushi platters and have gotten many compliments for them at parties. Overall, I highly recommend Kufuya Japanese Restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable Japanese meal or AYCE hot pot.

    9/28/23. 1st Page. Beautiful NEW Menu. PHENOMENAL Shabu Shabu. Still awesome family/staff here!!!

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    Best sushi ever! So fresh and flavorful. I definitely recommend eating here! They also do a very good shabu. Amazing!

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    Ask the Community - Kufu Ya

    Does Kufuya have ayce sushi also for an additional price?

    How much for AYCE?

    Which proofs of vaccination are acceptable? (I.e. QR code, digital picture of vaccination card, physical vaccination card)

    Are they open for outdoor dining or dine in or take out only?

    How much are kids?

    $6.99 for AYCE, my son was 7 years old.

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    3.4 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
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    Fun, efficient, simple. Nothing to add…read more I've been to a few conveyor belt, boat-sushi type spots in Japantown and I always end up back at Tenroku! Is it the best sushi ever? Not quite. I think expectations are usually low when going to these types of spots but given the quality and price, it's actually pretty surprising. I usually stop by for dinner on weeknights. It can get busy sometimes but I've never waited more than 10-15 minutes. Service is quick and friendly. The goal is to get you seated and taken care of right away. Once you sit down, it's game on. Chefs are busting out all different kinds of dishes for you to try. They also take requests if there's something on the menu you'd like to try. I love not having to commit to a roll and being able to try a ton of different things. Admittedly, I keep coming back for the seared walu. The plate color lets you know the price of what you're getting. Most plates come with 2-4 pieces and run from $3 - $8. I can make this dinner as cheap or expensive as I'd like!

    First of all, this is a sushi boat spot in the Japantown Mall--so let's set expectations. You can't…read morecompare it to a Michelin-star Japanese restaurant. Sushi circles around on a conveyor belt, and some of it has clearly been riding for a while. There are also packaged, grocery-style items on the belt like cake and uni. That said, it's good and possibly fresh, and the chefs are clearly working hard. It's not creative or romantic--it is what it is. We had several solid items, left full, and that was the goal after seeing a movie. It was pretty quick, too.

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    4.3(351 reviews)
    3.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Actual rating: 4.5 stars…read more Definitely recommend making reservations as there are only eight seats available. It kind of makes me feel like I'm in a station since it's a counter space is right out in the open in a corner amongst all the cute little boutique shops and dessert places between Peace Plaza and the indoor bridge. $120 for the sixteen-item omakase set when we went back in February 2025. Courteous, polite service. They provided a wet towelette for us to wipe our fingers and instructed us to eat each sushi piece in one bite. The temperature of the fish was not too warm and not too cold. I loved the variety of sashimi offered, especially the charred ones! Out of all the dishes, the smoked trout with the egg yolk and the Hokkaido scallop stood out. Only dish I wasn't too crazy about was the squid and pickled lotus root/eggplant, which was shocking to me since I normally love all those things! The texture of the pickled lotus was starchy. Aside from that, we enjoyed our omakase experience at Oma San Francisco Station and would definitely recommend!

    We were in the area for the cherry blossoms and decided to try our luck with a walk-in. We knew…read morethis spot was tiny--tucked away in a corner with only 8 seats--so we weren't expecting much, but to our surprise, there were only two people inside when we walked by. We were able to snag seats right away. We ordered the Tsubame set, and it was a great experience from start to finish. It began with a cabbage salad topped with mentaiko dressing, snow crab, and a firefly squid--such a unique and flavorful opener. The first round of nigiri included iwana, miyabi tai, inada, and kanpachi, all incredibly fresh and well-balanced. Then came sashimi with three slices of umi masu, followed by another round of nigiri: itoyoridai, kurodai, hirame, and a rich, melt-in-your-mouth otoro. YUMMM Next was a standout chef's dish--grilled miso black cod--perfectly cooked and deeply flavorful. We also added Hokkaido uni and hotate as extras, which I'm having mixed feelings. Dessert wrapped things up nicely with green tea ice cream, a slice of strawberry, and a flaky cookie. Everything was so, so good. We'll definitely be back to try their other tiers.

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    3.6(270 reviews)
    3.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Been eating here when we are in Japantown, cute little spot- Conveyer Belt sushi place. Mostly bar…read moretype seating area, and three tables to sit. We were seated at the bar area since the tables were occupied. The waitress was very quick and fast, setting us up with waters and chopsticks. Sushi is plated and charged by the color of the plate- blue is their most pricier options, which I got a lot of so I had stop eating that option, and I went for yellow or orange! Sushi was fresh, I am a Saba fan so that's what I mostly ate. Uni was fresh, and Amaebi was good. Overall, if you want something fast, the wait wasn't long, (of course it'll change on the weekend) times would be long because of the seating, try this place out! We will be back!

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