I have this problem when I go to eat sometimes...my eyes are much bigger than my belly! I see a million things I want to order on the menu, way over order, and can't fit all the goodness into my tummy. Kyo Fuji has so many cool kinds of rolls and interesting skewers to order that that's just what happened. And would you believe I had some of the best sushi ever in this hole in the wall type of place in Paris!?
Kyo Fuji was right across the tiny cobblestone road from our flat so it was insanely convenient for us to pop in for dinner. It's just five minutes walking from Arc de Triomphe so if you're in the area and have a hankering for sushi, go to Kyo Fuji!
We were the first table in at 630 when the restaurant opened and the whole time we were in only one other table joined us, two groups came in for takeout. This always has me worried when a place isn't full and popping, but I can only conclude Kyo Fuji is a hidden treasure in the streets of Paris after my experience.
The staff was amazing to us the whole time we were there. They timed our dishes and paid close attention so that our entire meal flowed smoothly from one course to to the next. The decor inside was bright and colorful, while comfy and cozy. One downfall is the restaurant was super cold! They had just opened before we arrived so I'd like to think it was simply a matter of the place not fully heating up while we were there.
Don't be ordering Diet Coke in France because no such thing exists! Order a Coke Light and you're good to go. The Coke Lights come in glass bottles at Kyo Fuji and they are 2,50 euros.
Our meals all started with miso soup. They put mushrooms in which was a nice twist on the soup. I found the broth to be savory and a bit more flavorful than what I'm used to in the states. I loved it and guzzled every last drop down! My friends loved the radish starter, as well.
For my main meal, I ordered their Akita combo which was 6 pieces of Salmon & Avocado Roll + 5 brochettes 13,50 euros for the combo), each a different kind of meat, plus I added an additional roll Salmon Cheese Egg Roll for 5 euros.
The sushi rolls were SO good! They seasoned their rice a bit differently which gave the whole a much more sweet taste than we were used to and it enhanced them so greatly, I can't even put it into words. The fish was so fresh and just melted in my mouth. I had to order the Salmon Cheese Egg roll because I had never seen a roll rolled in egg rather than seaweed. I loved the kind of strange combination and am going to advocate for such a thing to be brought to sushi joints in the states. My salmon avocado roll had huge, fresh pieces of both ingredients - total perfection!
The meat skewers (Brochettes) that came with my meal were Boulettes de poulet (Chicken meatballs), Caille (Quail), Thon (Tuna), Canard (Duck), and Bouef au Fromage (Beef with Cheese). The beef with cheese skewer was absolutely my favorite, however all were cooked just perfectly and very tasty. Loved the chicken meatballs, as well. We were brought out a bowl of rice with our meats and we greatly appreciated that.
Dinner for the three of us was 49,20 euros which we didn't find too expensive at all. All in all, Très bonne découverte! read more