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This place was RAD!! Inside the Godfrey Hotel and love the ambiance plus the food was amazing. I'm a big fan of Nikkei food (Japanese Peruvian fusion) and they know how to do it right!!
Such a fun date spot! The drinks were fresh, the food was phenomenal, and the staff took great care of us. The vibe inside is spot-on, making it a great setting for a good convo. Loved our dinner here!
Food was really good here! Excellent and fresh tasting sushi. Nice Mongolian beef as well. There was a wait for tables that was pretty long so we sat at the bar. Service was decent and the cocktails were good!
I love this place! The food is always amazing and the service is just as good! I forgot to take pictures of rolls but that along with the raw salmon were my favorite bites. Highly recommend!
Very cool vibe, though it gets loud and crowded fast, so I would get a reservation if you have more than 2 for sure. I had the tuna tataki and the anticuchos (steak skewers) to eat. Both were delicious, the steak might be a must-get! Both dishes were spicier than normal Japanese, but I think well within the tolerance of most Americans. If you're particularly sensitive to spice, I would ask. I had the classic pisco sour and the Kajo Park, which was a Manhattan vibe. Both were well executed, the Kajo Park was a nice creative riff on a classic. Coje restaurants are always solid, and this is no exception!
The food was amazing. We got the Yuzu cucumbers, Salmon Fritas and the Pork Yakisoba and all of them were phenomenal. Definitely recommend it if you are travelling to Boston.
Personally I love the interior design very much. It's a mix of eastern with western cultural elements. Coming here for a drink with some appetizers is very satisfying. The pop chicken with chilly oil sauce was tasty; the small bites and sushi went well with the special cocktails!
We dined at RUKA when we first checked into our hotel in Boston. It was adjacent to our hotel so it was super convenient as we were tired and hungry after a long flight. This place is popping! Even though it was later in the evening, the restaurant was still really full. However we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. I loved the decor in here, such neat details and even a column with a dragon on it! So cool. It's a dark restaurant so it was hard to read the menu, but otherwise, it's a very cool vibe here and feels very lounge-y. Our server was awesome, he was friendly and explained the restaurant style to us - it's like tapas, you order a few items to share and recommended 2 - 3 items per person would be sufficient. It was only 2 of us and we shared 3 items total, and that was more than enough. We apparently arrived so late that our server informed us that we only had a short time before the kitchen was closing for the night. But he said that he would return before the kitchen closed in case we wanted to order additional menu items. We were intrigued by the Japanese/Peruvian fusion menu and tried a few things: Kuromitsu Brussel Sprouts Spicy Salmon Fritas Bo Bo Chicken I was most excited about the Bo Bo Chicken a it had a sichuan chili oil and I love spicy, but it was not spicy at all (to me). But the flavor was really good. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I loved the char on them and the ginger black honey on it was so good. I don't eat salmon, but my friend said the Salmon Fritas was great and really enjoyed them. I would say this was the best meal we had on our trip!
I didn't get pictures of all the foods I had as I was here for a work dinner. We did a family style and ordered a variety on the menu. My favorites were the fried cheese stick as that was very light and fluffy. The yakisoba noodles was very delicious plus the pork belly buns! I recommend stopping by and our server was also great!
First impressions, decor is welcoming and music level comfortable for good conversation. They have a dedicated menu for celiac disease persons and those who chose to be gluten free. The food was excellent and we enjoyed each of our plates. For appetizers we ordered hamachi ceviche and lobster norteña. Main course we ordered yuzu beef & vegetable fried rice from gluten free menu and it was delicious. From regular menu we had the chicken fried rice and pork yakisoba, also delicious. Desserts we had big fish and white black thunder. Highly recommend! We left happy
Had a reservation and was seated promptly. It was a bit busy but service was attentative. Server was knowledgeable about the menu and kind. My sister and I ended up getting a few dishes to share: Japanese fried chicken, halibut, crab yakimeshi, and lobster norteña. The kitchen was able to accomodate and put the sauce and avocado for the norteña on the side (my sister is picky) which I appreciated. The food came out pretty quick and was delicious. The halibut was not my favorite (I wouldn't order it again) though even that was yummy. The japanese fried chicken?! Amazing. I almost didn't order it but am glad we did. The meat itself is packed with flavor, but it's even better with the sauce it's served with (as most things are. The crab yakimeshi was our next favorite item. The rice was phenomenal. For dessert we got the cachangas which wonderully surpassed our expectations. It was a fun dish that reminded us a bit of pretzel bites (but way more airy and delicious). I thought the price we paid was fair for 3 dishes, dessert, and two drinks. Ambiance was nice. Good for a date, girl's night, special occassion, etc. Would definitely come back! Parking can be found on street if you're lucky or it's around $22 at Lafayette Garage which is right across the street.
My family and I came here for dinner, and the restaurant has a swanky, beautifully designed atmosphere. We ordered the spicy tuna, rock shrimp, Phoenix rolls, and chicken fried rice. The rolls were flavorful and enjoyable, while the chicken fried rice was just okay. The service could have been better, but overall the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a date night. We were staying at the Godfrey hotel (which is connected to the restaurant), there were no available reservations online. I went downstairs and was able to make a reservation for 40 minutes later. If you don't have reservations and are nearby, stop by and make one - they may be able to get you in on the same day.
Tried Ruka for the first time and was pleasantly surprised -- the food was so good! I can see why it's such a popular spot for birthday celebrations, the atmosphere feels special without being stuffy. Love the Tea service! Highly recommend ending the night with the big fish dessert -- it's such a fun and tasty way to cap off the meal.
TLDR: Asian fusion Has a great time eating here before a show. The staff were incredibly gracious with getting our food out quickly and letting us pay quickly to make our show. That being said my wife and I finished eating and immediately wanted to come back and try everything else on the menu. Can't wait to be back! read more
21 days ago
Really enjoyed my experience at Ruka! The food was amazing and definitely the highlight of the night. Everything we ordered was really good, and the ambiance was beautiful. The music also added to the vibe and made it feel like a fun night out. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the service was a little slow. The music was also a bit too loud at times, which made it harder to have a conversation with my friends Overall though, I had a great time and would definitely come back. The food and atmosphere are definitely worth checking out, I loved the sushi I had and friend rice and chicken read more
26 days ago
It appeared relatively busy at around 7pm on a Wednesday night but we were seated within 10 min. Service was quick and they were very considerate and accommodating of my sister's peanut allergies. Food was tasty and presentation was very pretty. Great spot for dinner! - Pork Yakisoba: 5/5 - Veggie Fried Rice: 4/5 - Yuzu Beef: 4/5 - St Louis Ribs: 4/5 - Spicy Salmon Fritas: 4/5 read more
Very cool vibe, though it gets loud and crowded fast, so I would get a reservation if you have more than 2 for sure. I had the tuna tataki and the anticuchos (steak skewers) to eat. Both were delicious, the steak might be a must-get! Both dishes were spicier than normal Japanese, but I think well within the tolerance of most Americans. If you're particularly sensitive to spice, I would ask. I had the classic pisco sour and the Kajo Park, which was a Manhattan vibe. Both were well executed, the Kajo Park was a nice creative riff on a classic. Coje restaurants are always solid, and this is no exception! read more
1 day ago
The food was amazing. We got the Yuzu cucumbers, Salmon Fritas and the Pork Yakisoba and all of them were phenomenal. Definitely recommend it if you are travelling to Boston. read more
4 months ago
Personally I love the interior design very much. It's a mix of eastern with western cultural elements. Coming here for a drink with some appetizers is very satisfying. The pop chicken with chilly oil sauce was tasty; the small bites and sushi went well with the special cocktails! read more
1 day ago
We dined at RUKA when we first checked into our hotel in Boston. It was adjacent to our hotel so it was super convenient as we were tired and hungry after a long flight. This place is popping! Even though it was later in the evening, the restaurant was still really full. However we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. I loved the decor in here, such neat details and even a column with a dragon on it! So cool. It's a dark restaurant so it was hard to read the menu, but otherwise, it's a very cool vibe here and feels very lounge-y. Our server was awesome, he was friendly and explained the restaurant style to us - it's like tapas, you order a few items to share and recommended 2 - 3 items per person would be sufficient. It was only 2 of us and we shared 3 items total, and that was more than enough. We apparently arrived so late that our server informed us that we only had a short time before the kitchen was closing for the night. But he said that he would return before the kitchen closed in case we wanted to order additional menu items. We were intrigued by the Japanese/Peruvian fusion menu and tried a few things: Kuromitsu Brussel Sprouts Spicy Salmon Fritas Bo Bo Chicken I was most excited about the Bo Bo Chicken a it had a sichuan chili oil and I love spicy, but it was not spicy at all (to me). But the flavor was really good. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I loved the char on them and the ginger black honey on it was so good. I don't eat salmon, but my friend said the Salmon Fritas was great and really enjoyed them. I would say this was the best meal we had on our trip! read more
I didn't get pictures of all the foods I had as I was here for a work dinner. We did a family style and ordered a variety on the menu. My favorites were the fried cheese stick as that was very light and fluffy. The yakisoba noodles was very delicious plus the pork belly buns! I recommend stopping by and our server was also great! read more
2 days ago
2 months ago
First impressions, decor is welcoming and music level comfortable for good conversation. They have a dedicated menu for celiac disease persons and those who chose to be gluten free. The food was excellent and we enjoyed each of our plates. For appetizers we ordered hamachi ceviche and lobster norteña. Main course we ordered yuzu beef & vegetable fried rice from gluten free menu and it was delicious. From regular menu we had the chicken fried rice and pork yakisoba, also delicious. Desserts we had big fish and white black thunder. Highly recommend! We left happy read more
Had a reservation and was seated promptly. It was a bit busy but service was attentative. Server was knowledgeable about the menu and kind. My sister and I ended up getting a few dishes to share: Japanese fried chicken, halibut, crab yakimeshi, and lobster norteña. The kitchen was able to accomodate and put the sauce and avocado for the norteña on the side (my sister is picky) which I appreciated. The food came out pretty quick and was delicious. The halibut was not my favorite (I wouldn't order it again) though even that was yummy. The japanese fried chicken?! Amazing. I almost didn't order it but am glad we did. The meat itself is packed with flavor, but it's even better with the sauce it's served with (as most things are. The crab yakimeshi was our next favorite item. The rice was phenomenal. For dessert we got the cachangas which wonderully surpassed our expectations. It was a fun dish that reminded us a bit of pretzel bites (but way more airy and delicious). I thought the price we paid was fair for 3 dishes, dessert, and two drinks. Ambiance was nice. Good for a date, girl's night, special occassion, etc. Would definitely come back! Parking can be found on street if you're lucky or it's around $22 at Lafayette Garage which is right across the street. read more
My family and I came here for dinner, and the restaurant has a swanky, beautifully designed atmosphere. We ordered the spicy tuna, rock shrimp, Phoenix rolls, and chicken fried rice. The rolls were flavorful and enjoyable, while the chicken fried rice was just okay. The service could have been better, but overall the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a date night. We were staying at the Godfrey hotel (which is connected to the restaurant), there were no available reservations online. I went downstairs and was able to make a reservation for 40 minutes later. If you don't have reservations and are nearby, stop by and make one - they may be able to get you in on the same day. read more
Tried Ruka for the first time and was pleasantly surprised -- the food was so good! I can see why it's such a popular spot for birthday celebrations, the atmosphere feels special without being stuffy. Love the Tea service! Highly recommend ending the night with the big fish dessert -- it's such a fun and tasty way to cap off the meal. read more
I was able to have dinner at Ruka on a quiet weekday evening and was glad to make it in! I think that Ruka really nails the Latin/Asian fusion flavor combos in food and drinks. In particular I really enjoyed the combo of flavors in sesame/tequila, aji chili crisp, and octopus/fried rice. The menu is pretty large and also features sushi which I would love to try more of. The space was also quite beautiful and gave an clean upscale vibe while still maintaining personality. Dishes at Ruka are a bit on the pricier side, but understandable given location. A really solid choice if you are in the area! read more
4 months ago
Such fun vibes! All the small plates were good especially the crab fried rice! Would also just come here for the drinks and a dessert as their Big Fish is one my favorite desserts in all of Boston read more
I was impressed by the creative blend between Asian and South American flavors! Rolls: I was not a huge fan of the Ruka Spicy Tuna and the Vat Bottom Girl was decent, but the Pulpo Chancón in particular stood out, with delicious octopus and an incredible blend of flavor and texture. Disappointingly, the lighting in the restaurant was too dim to take proper photos. We also ordered the Hamachi Ceviche and Plancha Shrimp, which were also great fusion dishes. Overall a great experience, the only issue being the meal was a bit too pricy to come back too often- but they're just around what you'd expect for the DTX/Theater District area. read more
9 months ago
One of the best restaurants we've ever eaten at! NYE in Boston, reservations a MUST...this place was spectacular. The ambiance is romantic and sultry, perfect for date night or a really impressive outing. The food was spectacular and our server Erika was so sweet and gave us all the best recommendations which was pretty much everything and she was right! We were so happy with our experience here. read more
We ordered 3 dishes to share between the two of us - spicy tuna roll, tako meshi (octopus fried rice with sweet potato crispy wafers), and hot salmon fritas (salmon ceviche like topping on crispy sushi rice which had almost like hash brown effect). We didn't get drinks but they looked so good! Ambiance was vibey with cool decor, attentive service, and all tables were full even at 5:30pm, so glad we made a reservation. read more
Stunning restaurant downtown Boston! Fun menu from great sushi choices to Chicken Wings with Fried Rice, which was our choice to share. Tempted with sushi, but two wings were HUGE and we weren't that hungry. Prompt and friendly server; we left happy. read more
11 months ago
Fresh fast fun! Ambiance on point! Also the sesame noodles have these diced pickled green beans that are vinegary and crunchy and so good! read more
Dark spot with very unique decor. Similar to tapas or dim sum. Lots of small shareable plates. The service is not the best. Slow to greet us and quite a wait to take our order. Food was slowly arrive too. Setting and meal were very good. I love the space. We loved every dish we tried. Very unique combinations. The yuzu cucumbers were very good and an unusual pairing. read more
Now I must say this spot is gorgeous. Love the decor, love the vibes. Right in downtown on Washington between west and temple. Parking could be hard to find on a weekend night in that area, but there is garage parking and meters around. We didn't have reservations, but they had a cancellation and we were seated right away! Staff were super nice, our waiter he was awesome. I forget what his name was but he kept making sure water was filled, checking on our table for needs, and clearing empty plates. Now the sushi to me wasn't out of this world but they do a good job presentation and freshness. + Phoenix Sunrise - torched salmon, spicy crab stick, avocado,cucumber, hot sesame oil, tobiko I enjoyed this roll, torched salmon felt fresh, tasted and textured blended well. + wagyu mofu - torched a5 wagyu, cucumber, avocado, asian pair, hauncaina, rocoto chili butter, shiitake bacons Probably wouldn't get this one again, flavor profile was fine, presentation was nice with the dry ice and table side completion of the dish. The Wagyu was the thinnest slices I've ever seen, but the roll itself was just mushy to me even with the crispy bits sprinkled on top. Needed something inside that had a better crunch imo. +hamachi ceviche- charred jalepenos, coconut, leche de Tigre, avocado, okinawan chips, sushi rice We all enjoyed this dish, refreshing start to dinner. Light creamy and had chunks of hamachi. Nice flavor combination! + spicy yuzu cucumbers- Persian cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette, aji chifa chili oil, garlic, sesame Flavor was good, hot oil satay over cucumbers, however would have been nice if the cucumbers were colder and crunchier. They were pretty soft and warm when we got them (not sure if that was the intent) but wouldn't get this personally again. + Lima style fried calamari - leche de tigre garlic butter, red onions, chile, bonito This was yummy, good flavor profile, light crispy batter with squid tentacles and body. The spicy mayo we asked for had a nice little chili kick so their version is yum. + St. Louis ribs - Berkshire pork, aji chili dry rub, pat chun sticky sauce, smoked salt This was one of my favorite flavor profiles of the night with what we ordered. Now the rib meat wasn't fall off the bone tender, it was more on a TAD bit dry but man this is a winner dish. Flavor and portion was nice everyone got 1 rib. Would get again. Nice spice, finger licking good. + spicy salmon fritas - spicy salmon, sushi rice crispy, sliced avocados, spicy no moto sauce, ginger teriyaki. I enjoyed this very much so as well. The crispy rice gels well with the spicy salmon on top. Two bites per piece and it just worked. Think nigiri but with crispy rice. + Macaw - mocktail was well balanced almost felt like it had alcohol but didn't. Not overly sweet and tasty! + Aji alegre- tequila, passionfruit, Aji Amarillo, bitter orange and lime. The lady liked the drink i thought it had nice hit of citrus, not overly sweet and wasn't overpowered by the alcohol. + Nikkei expresso - an expresso martini with Japanese whiskey, my buddy enjoyed the drink, balanced and smoky. I would say it was worth it, we were all satisfied, and didn't feel like we got ripped off like at Mr. H in seaport for the quality of the food and service. I'll be bringing my business here! p.s. Bathrooms are right up two steps at the end of the restaurant and to the left in the hotel. read more
Was staying in the area so stopped by RUKA on a busy, late Friday evening and had a great dinner. Ordered a variety of dishes - Rock Shrimp, RUKA Rainbow, Chicken Fried Rice, Yuzu Beef, Wok Choy and the Spicy Salmon Fritas . All good and flavorful with perhaps the Chicken Fried Rice (huge chicken wing!) and the Spicy Salmon Fritos standing out the most. The Fried Dough Cachangas for dessert provided a nice finish to the meal. Very lively atmosphere and friendly service. read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
The standout dishes for me were the spicy salmon fritas and the Big Fish dessert. The fresh salmon paired perfectly with the crispy sushi rice, creating a great balance of flavor and texture. I also tried the pulpo chancon, but it lacked flavor and I only ate a few pieces. I highly recommend the Big Fish dessert. The blend of textures and flavors makes it the perfect finish to the meal. Our server was also very attentive and friendly. read more
1 year ago
RUKA is a top notch establishment that you definitely don't want to miss out on! Immaculate vibes, delicious flavors, and excellent service from start to finish. I had the Hawaiian Crunch Roll, the Bobo chicken, and the Chicken Fried Rice -- all of which were just incredible. The quality and flavor combos are spot on. Check out RUKA if you're in the area! read more
2 months ago
Ambiance: this place is modern & trendy. i loved their interior design! we went when it opened but it was lively by the time we left. Service: our server was super nice & helped us pick things out. it was a little slower of a service but i saw that she had a pretty big section so understandable. Food: this place is amazing!! it's modern & unique but also comforting. we got the spicy tuna roll & buffalo tofu roll. i wasn't expecting much for the buffalo tofu roll but it was delicious! the blue cheese is pretty mild as well. the spicy tuna was fresh and also great. chicken fried rice was also good - the marinade on the chicken was delicious. the steak skewers were also good but personally could avoid it. it's not too different than other steak skewers although i loved the salsa on it. our fav dish was the potato & cheese pot sticker. it's like an asian pierogi lol read more
This was our last dinner in Boston with my girlfriends. We love Peruvian food and were really surprised to find this restaurant. We made a reservation, which I'll definitely recommend, and everything was smooth as soon as we got there. The place was not super packed but it was busy. We started with some pisco sours that were delicious! Really well done and we ordered some rolls to try. We had the Ruka Rainbow which each roll had a different option of fish (either tuna, salmon, or hamachi), it tasted really fresh. Then we got the Phoenix Sunrise with the torched salmon, it had a little spicy kick and the torched taste blended with the spicy and the warmth of the roll was delicious! We also ordered the Camote Crunch Roll with fried sweet potatoes and avocado, also delicious! Then we ordered the Wagyu Steak Anticuchos, anticuchos in Perú is a very well-known street food dish (and no, it's not made out of Wagyu but this one was a more elevated take on it). Anticuchos were ok, the flavor was a little mild and the pieces were really small. We also got the Japanese Fried Chicken a the fried chicken was cooked to perfection. The blend between the miso mayo and the aji glaze was so good! For dessert, we ordered the Big Fish and it was alright. By the time we were in the middle of dinner, the place was already packed so we were so glad to have made a reservation. The ambience is perfect for talking, music is not so loud. Our server did take a while, for moments she was nowhere to be found but overall it was really good and I'll definitely come back. read more
7 months ago
Very chic restaurant, perfect for dinner with friends. Great music with very unique and delicious cocktails. My friend hosted his going away party here and the service was fantastic. Our waiter brought over some shots and a cake without us even asking. The amazing vibes and service are complemented with good food. The sushi tasted fresh, and I think Ruka does a great job fusing Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. We ordered 10 dishes and the only negative thing I can say is the shrimp dish we ordered didn't taste the most fresh. Other than that, the service, ambiance and food are great enough to make me return. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
This restaurant is definitely one of the best! The place was beautifully decorated, food/drinks were absolutely delicious and unique, and all the staff were super friendly! Loved everything and would absolutely come again!! read more
Highly recommend this restaurant! Definitely get a reservation because even on Tuesday night it was packed. The food and drinks were delicious and was all presented beautifully. Everything tasted very good. Service was great and our waiter was super attentive. I recommend getting lots of plates and just sharing, 2-3 dishes per person will fill you up for sure. The place is beautifully decorated and great for a celebration or date night. It's a very lively place but not too noisy at all. I also felt like prices were pretty reasonable. read more
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505 Washington St Boston Ma 02111
Boston, MA 02111
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Do I need to make a reservation in advance for evenings or weekends?
Yes, definitely highly recommend. During the week I'd say no.
What is the tea service at Ruka?
It's a cocktail for two served cold in a teapot with two shot glasses. They bring out a smoking dragon (dry ice in a dragon pot) to add whimsy. It's delicious and cute.
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