RUKA Restobar is an absolute gem in Downtown Boston! Literally one of the most gorgeous restaurants that we have in Boston AND their food is delicious! There have been many new, up and coming restaurants popping up every other week in Boston and yes the interiors are beautiful BUT the food is oftentimes so overpriced & inedible... RUKA Restobar isn't like that at all, the food was so tasty and service was phenomenal. We ordered a bunch of different dishes to try including: -nikkei espresso martini -aji alegre -macaw ____________________________ -lima styled fried calamari -spicy yuzu cucumbers -hamachi ceviche -spicy salmon fritas -phoenix sunrise maki -wagyu mofu maki -st. louis ribs -wagyu steak anticuchos ____________________________ We started off strong with the drinks! The drinks were very good; the nikkei espresso martini is probably one of the best I've had in Boston. The aji alegre was very enjoyable, though it was vodka based (I typically steer away from vodka) but it was yummy & paired well with our meal! The macaw is an alcohol-free mocktail and not gonna lie, I forgot it didn't have alcohol haha So, my least favorites of the dishes we ordered were the wagyu mofu maki & spicy cucumbers. Everything else was basically perfect. The wagyu mofu maki had a beautiful presentation and were able to watch it being torched + sauce added but wasn't too much of a fan of the texture. It was a pretty mushy roll, though it had pear in it to add a "crunch". This paired with the mushrooms on top, I saw the vision, however, I wouldn't order it again. The spicy cucumbers had great flavor. It wasn't one of my favorite dishes because it lacked the crunchy aspect that I was hoping for and it didn't taste very cold... the cucumbers were warm/room temp. _____________________________ What we did like: The calamari was SO GOOD! We always order calamari as an appetizer wherever we go and this was definitely in my top 5s. The hamachi ceviche, another 10/10. I love ceviches & tartares so this was right up my alley and I'm just glad that it was so good! Had great flavor & hamachi tasted fresh. The spicy salmon fritas is basically their take on spicy salmon with crispy rice. PHENOMENAL. I could eat this every day for every meal. The phoenix sunrise maki wasn't really a favorite but also wasn't bad either. I think that it was very "regular" & we had high expectations for their maki rolls since the hostesses told us that RUKA has the best sushi in the city haha. It was good, however, I wouldn't say the best as it was a pretty average, typical roll you could find at many places. Like, I'd still order their rolls again in the future though! The wagyu steak anticuchos & St. Louis ribs were the last two dishes that arrived to our table & didn't disappoint at all. The wagyu came on skewers, 2 skewers w/ 2 pieces on each skewer. I highly recommend eating the wagyu w/ the coleslaw it comes with, even if you don't like coleslaw! The slaw elevates the dish & just pairs perfectly with it. Amazing flavor on the St. Louis ribs! I will say, the meat was a bit on the drier side. Still, it was very delicious and I think if the ribs were made to be "fall off the bone" it would make the dish even better. We ended the meal off with sake. Not usually a sake drinker but it was a lovely way to finish dinner at RUKA Restobar. Our server was the best! He gave great recs for which dishes to go with & every dish he recommended was tasty. Initially we were also planning to order more food than we ended up getting but he suggested that it was already the perfect amount for the three of us, & he wasn't wrong! Overall, I would definitely come back again. Not only is the restaurant absolutely stunning but the food=amazing, + service was top tier ;) Parking: can be pretty tricky but there are street meter parking spots around. They have valet available, as well! read more

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I had such high hopes for this place and was unfortunately disappointed... The best thing about it is the ambience - dimly lit and well decorated interior. The service was sooo slow in terms of taking our order, bringing out dishes and water refill. As for the food, I was looking forward to the fun Peruvian / Asian combo but none of the dishes really struck me as innovative fusion and are quite one dimensional flavor wise. read more

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I saw this place walking by and knew we had to go! The atmosphere looked so cool, even from the street. We are not disappointed! We walked in late on a Tuesday and were seated quickly and the service was attentive. The Asian styling, paintings, and lighting was awesome. We ordered a ton of food and it was all phenomenal! My personal faves were the spicy salmon fritas, Hawaiian crunch roll, and the pork Yakisoba. The salmon fritas were like a crispy tuna I have had other places, but with better texture and flavor. I ate them all! Our waiter recommended the Hawaiian crunch over the shrimp tempura and spicy tuna and it was definitely the right decision! The shrimp tempura was super crunchy and the tuna was insanely fresh. The rest of our group said they liked the pork yakisoba best. It had a ton of flavor and the pork was super tender. We also had the chicken fried rice, yuzu beef, pork belly buns, and the fish dessert. We didn't have a bad bite! I also had the Hora de Ron to drink and my fiancé had the Sakura Bloom and both were good, but the food was the star of the show. I am honestly still craving it, which is sad since I don't know when I'll be in Boston again. Make a point to visit here if you are downtown! read more

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Ruka is a great dinner spot to check out if you're in Downtown Boston. The restaurant is way more spacious than it seems and decorated with a fun vibe. We decided that our group would order a few items to share including some makimono. All the sushi we ordered was delicious and super fresh! Our favorites and must try items however were definitely the sesame noodles and tako meshi. The noodles were so flavorful and the tako meshi was packed with delicious octopus. We also ordered the spicy tot stickers which had a good bit of spice to it surprisingly! The staff was really nice but sometimes the wait for things can take some time since this spot seems super busy/popular! They were also really accommodating for food allergies. Although the portions were a bit small, all the food we got was super yummy and I recommend for a fun night out! read more

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I visited Boston in the fall for a conference and the food scene was amazing. This one was no different. I went to Ruka my last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Their menu design is more tapas style so it is encouraged to share and order as a table. The server was nice and explained things well and the interior design was upscale. I order the tako meshi which contained seafood like octopus, shrimp and included a ricey grain, veggies, and crunchy sweet potatoes on top. There were flavors I hadn't had together before but they went so well. I shared a roll with one of my friends and it was so delicious and fresh. I would definitely return if I'm ever back in Boston read more

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We had a reservation for Friday night and enjoyed our experience. It was pretty busy around 9 pm, so would definitely recommend making reservations. We ordered a couple sushi rolls, the pork yakisoba and Japanese fried chicken. Everything was really good and flavorful. The sushi rolls were my favorite! The service was a bit lackluster. It took quite a while to get any of our food out, and our waiter told us it was due to a system outage. But everyone around us was still getting their food, so we found that odd. Overall, good food and great atmosphere for a weekend dinner, but service wasn't great for us. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. I was immediately blown away by the interior - it was immaculately designed with a trendy vibe. You can tell that great detail was taken into choosing the furniture pieces and decor. I ordered the Between the Vines cocktail, which is a Peruvian inspired sangria. I would definitely order this again as I prefer sweeter wines and this one tasted like a juice spritzer. We chose to order family style and ordered several dishes. These included the crispy rock shrimp maki and the Ruka rainbow maki from the sushi menu, the pork yakisoba, tako meshi, chicken fried rice, yuzu beef, wok choy, and the yucca wasabi puffs. I thought that the sushi was great. I would definitely come back to try out more of their dishes, especially since some of them are more imaginative and outside of the normal rolls you would find at traditional Japanese restaurants. As far as the other dishes, I enjoyed most of them - especially the tako meshi, wok choy, and yucca wasabi puffs. Some of the others I would pass on if I were to come back - I personally did not find the chicken fried rice to be anything out of the ordinary. For desserts, we got the white block thunder and the big fish. As a heads up, these desserts are large and you can split these between 2-3 people if you'd like. The white black thunder was very different - it was good but I couldn't eat more than a few bites as it was very sweet. The big fish was definitely my favorite of the two with the caramelized banana being the star of the dish for me. read more

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Ruka is probably one of my top restaurants in Boston! I've been there multiple times now, for both special occasions and casual hangs at the bar, and it never disappoints. There's still some things I really want to try, but my fave items on the menu are the yoshoku cheese sticks and pork yaki soba noodles. The calamari and bo bo chicken are delicious as well. The drinks are great and the decor, ambiance, and service are lovely. No notes! read more

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The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and trendy. I loved the vibe. It was really busy when we went so service was slow but we were alright waiting a bit because we know how difficult it can be in a busy restaurant. But then came the food and it was to die for! Better than I could have imagined. Each item that came out was better than the last and I was impressed with the presentation as well. We booked through capital one which gave us an extra perk of champagne on a very nice bridge with dry ice. Made the whole experience even more fun. Would definitely recommend booking through them if you can. So many things to try we didn't even get close to getting to everything we wanted. Will definitely have to come back! read more

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This was the highlight of our Boston trip. The food here was so amazing and the service was impeccable. The place is very nicely decorated and they play really good music. The food was really good. We had a few rolls, the wagyu skewers, the picaña, and the fried rice. The fried rice came with some chicken wings that were to die for. My 4 year old daughter devoured it and the server was so amazing, he told us he would get us another chicken wing which she also devoured. You can't go wrong with Ruka and I definitely recommend stopping by, but make sure to make a reservation. read more

The Ambiance was lovely. It was my birthday and the staff was very accommodating and kind. I could've tried everything on the menu but the crispy rice was my favorite. read more

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Our server a short blonde woman with lots of lip filler accused me of having a fake id , I am a 22 year old woman. I was staying next door at the Godfrey hotel. My husband and I decided to try this restaurant because it's recommended on the hotels website. We sat down ordered and when I ordered a drink the server asked for my id . She stood there making funny faces at it then asked me what is a permit card. I said it's a driving permit. She acted like she didn't know what a permit is, I asked do you not get a permit before a license in Boston ? She still acted confused saying she never seen a permit before. she brought my id back to the manager and he came out to tell me they cannot serve me because they can't tell if my id is real or not. He claims they don't have a id scanner to verify so they were just assuming. Despite me being a grown woman I had to go back and forth with the server and the manager on why they think my Minnesota id is fake. Not a pleasant experience They had no problem with my husbands Minnesota id card but mine was fake according to them. I brought this up to the Godfrey staff and they agreed this was terrible treatment of guest of their hotel they said I should go back and talk to the manager let him know I was staying next door and they cannot profile me like that. I declined because I didn't want to give my money to them after that situation. The bars everywhere else served me no problem. So be aware if you have an out of state id and look young they can profile you all they want because they have no id scanner to verify ids they are just going off judgement . The restaurant looked nice it was dark and loud , packed. I didn't get to enjoy the food or service. We left after this incident because i felt disrespected being accused of a crime. read more

Ruka has extraordinary food with unique and delicious flavors, a neat dining area and vibe, however, the service was slow and almost rude at points. We had a fantastic meal and would absolutely recommend, but the service was three steps behind every other aspect of our meal. read more

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Who doesn't love a great restaurant that is in or close to their Hotel? I know I do! After staying at The Godfrey Hotel (right next door) we had the pleasure of eating here which was both convenient and excellent. We could head right up to our hotel room afterward. RUKA is part of the same restaurant group that owns Yvonnes, Coquette, Mariel, and Lolita to name a few. It is a Peruvian-Asian style cuisine that offers tapas-style dishes and some larger portions as well. For a Sunday evening, they were jam-packed so we sat at their sushi bar. The menu is broken down into categories such as Chilled, Hot, Makimoto (sushi), and Wok. I liked this since some of these dishes can be overwhelming and having it outlined like this gave me some knowledge of what to expect. Their Cocktail List is amazing and offers a little bit of everything for everyone. I decided to stick to one of their Sake to pair with some of our food. I wish they offered Sake Flights but maybe down the road and after reading my review they will:) We shared a few dishes: Sesame Noodles, Chicken Fried Rice, and Fried Chicken. All were excellent and shareable which I liked. The Fried Rice was the only item that we couldn't finish. I highly recommend coming here for date night since the ambiance and vibe is super sexy. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other menu items. read more

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We recently discovered Ruka, a fantastic spot that has apparently been open since 2016! The decor is stunning, and the staff did a wonderful job managing a large theater crowd--both our waiter and the manager were incredibly friendly and attentive.As for the food, we shared a great spread: the Ruka Rainbow and Vat Bottom Girl sushi rolls, Hamachi Ceviche, Japanese fried chicken, yuzu beef, and pork belly buns. Everything was delicious, with just one exception--the yuzu beef. While the meat was incredibly tender and the presentation was beautiful, the flavor didn't quite meet our expectations as it needed more seasoning. Next time, we would gladly reorder this exact lineup, just skipping the beef. Overall, it was a superb dining experience! read more

Great ambiance! Loved the selection on the menu but nothing we had wowed us. The service is fine except the waitress didn't bring our spicy mayo until the end of the meal when we already ate our rolls despite asking twice. the dessert was very meh - too much going on. brussels sprouts were under cooked. best thing were the pork belly buns by far read more

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Ruka was amazing! The ambiance was stunning and the interior felt spacious despite being in downtown. I got the Sakura cocktail to drink and it was delicious. I loved the presentation with the foam and pink powder on top. To eat I got the chicken fried rice and I loved that as well! The chicken was cooked to perfection. Overall great experience. read more

Ruka - Sakura cocktail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Enjoyed our visit to Ruka. We went on a Sunday night and restaurant was very crowded and lively. Well thought out decor. Good drinks and food with interesting takes on both. Expansive menu with decent sized portions. Service attentive during the meal with very nice pacing of shared dishes. Slightly expensive but a good experience overall. read more

One of my friend's fav spots in Boston! It's fusion carribean + japanese styled food. Super good for ppl with food allergies bc every time they came out they'd clarify that it was food allergy compatible. Idek what we got tbh. we got some rolls, some fried rice dishes, etc but it was all sooo yummy. Tapas style!! Vat Bottom Girl, Tako Meshi, Spicy Salmon Fritas were the best imo. Hamachi Ceviche also p good! Yuzu beef was good but felt pretty normal (like teriyaki chicken) Usually must get a reservation. Staff is very attentive and fast, but there was a time limit we had too. Intimate lighting, good place for convos with a group, decent separation between tables. read more

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Holy smokes, I can't say enough how good this was! Excellent service and a well-stocked bar. Ceviche = delicious But the star was the Yucca Wasabi Puffs. read more

Everything about my experience at RUKA was phenomenal! We came in without a reservation on a busy Friday and they were still able to accommodate our party of 3. Our server was incredibly kind and helpful in navigating the menu. One member of our party has an allergy to nuts and shellfish, and the staff was very understanding and accommodating and took extra precautions to ensure her safety. Beyond the service, the food and drinks were incredible. I ordered the Kumo Sakura cocktail and it was the perfect blend of sweet and sour. My friends ordered espresso martinis and enjoyed those as well. To eat we shared 5 plates (they recommend about 2 per person to share). The Sesame Noodles, Yuzu Beef and Japanese Fried Chicken were yummy but nothing mindblowing. The two plates that really stood out to me were the Spicy Salmon Fritas and the Spicy Tot Stickers. Both plates were unique and flavorful. I look forward to coming back! read more

Definitely book a reservation to ensure seating but given the area/walking around DT you can likely find seating at the bar on a walk in. Bartenders and staff were super friendly and the food was bomb!! Flavors were all there and my favorite meal was the Tako Meshi - octopus fried rice, just 12/10 and perfectly cooked pieces. Not pictured (because we were hungry) was Crispy Rock Shrimp and Phoenix Sunrise rolls. It's very cute in there, dark, designs + decor were dope, very much giving date night vibes or drinks with your girl(s) read more

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Didn't even got a chance to sit down and eat , supposedly kitchen close at 10 so we drive 40 min to get there at 9:30 to be told kitchen was "closed" might give it a try another day read more

This is a great place for date night. They had dim lighting and very aesthetic interior designing. I got the spicy tuna and it was perfect. The tuna melted in your mouth. The chicken fried rice was my favorite. I could not stop eating. The chicken spice flavored great with the vegetables and rice. Would love to come back to try the drinks. The servers were attentive and efficient. Overall great place to visit in the city read more

Ruka - Chicken Fried Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great experience from the moment we walked in. The decor is stunning - so colorful and textured, fun and festive! All staff was friendly and efficient. Our server, Benito, was absolutely terrific and make some great suggestions. Interesting menu, portions were great for sharing. Yuzu Beef with vegetables was superb, so flavorful and tender, even the rice was remarkable. They have a great selection of rolls. Vat Bottom Girl was yummy! We finished with the Big Fish, an outstanding and fun dessert... buttered taiyaki waffle with carmelized banana, ice cream, prickly pear sorbet, chocolate sauce, spicy peanut brittle and peanut butter caramel. Just order it! Highly recommend Ruka for the interesting menu, delicious food, and ambiance. Such a lively and fun vibe! read more

My daughter took me to RUKA back in July this year and I instantly fell in love with this place and went back twice in one week. An eclectic menu blending Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. There are many unique items on the menu that I never tired ordering different dishes. Service is always friendly and attentive. Must go back! read more

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Excellent time at Ruka. Super accessible as its right off the park street stop for the red line/green. Amazing meal - we got the Phoenix sushi, salmon crispy rice and waygu beef dish and they were AMAZING. The salmon crispy rice was particularly excellent. We got 2 drinks and 3 dishes and the total bill came to around $60. Our waiter was very helpful with recommendations. Although there was a few larger parties having dinner, I did not find the restaurant loud. Will definitely return soon. read more

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Amazing food and service!!! The ambiance is very cool! Highly recommended for large families!

I tried about four items on the menu and they had so much flavor. The service was helpful and attentive. I love how the restaurant was decorated. Well designed and even if you don't want to sit at a table there is a beautiful open bar area with high tops! I plan to return and will try other items! read more

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Modern fusion restaurant with trendy decor. We stopped for calamari and a couple of rolls. Well developed flavors on crunchy calamari of pleasant light lime marinade - delicious. Sushi was delightful with easy rice and fresh fish. The dinner service was somewhat slow and not overly considerate - one roll came out and the second followed 5-7 minutes later This would be the top sushi destination on our list to visit again read more

Young, upbeat and beautiful ambiance. Nice chill electronic music. Great food selection and cocktails were great. The sake flight presentation was a nice show. Dessert was amazing. read more

Excellent service. Excellent food. Excellent experience. Our server was Manuela (guessing on correct spelling). She was polite, attentive and wonderful. She gets 5 out of 5 stars. We had reservations for 5pm on a Sunday, when they open. I was celebrating my wedding anniversary. I requested a quiet secluded table for two, and we got just that. The ambience and decor was fun and festive. Now the awesome food. We got... - Hawaiian Roll (sushi) - Waygu Roll (sushi) - Miso Scallops - small rice cakes with salmon All Excellent food. Just delicious. I loved every bite. The table next to us got a desert with a fish shaped pastry and ice cream with fried Bananas. So we copied them. Wow. Awesome. So that's it. This place was awesome. Our meal was awesome. Our server was awesome. My advice... MAKE A RESERVATION! read more

Amazing sushi and ceviche, and even better service. Our server Matteus went above and beyond to help my wife and I have a terrific experience! The decor in here is really cool as well. read more

Very good food and good service! The portions were generous, and we ordered 4 dishes for 3 people. We also got a dessert and it was delicious. Bravo! read more

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Our experience at RUKA was exceptional! We ordered four dishes and each one was incredibly delicious. The drinks were unique and very tasty too. The food was served quickly, and our waitress checked up on us frequently. The setting was vibrant and fun. We can't wait to go back! read more

Rock shrimp bowl. Super small portion size - tiny amount of rice, a handful of small shrimp, and a few edamame pods / avocado chunks. Not worth $26 read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A spontaneous girls night in the city led us to Downtown. I opened up Google Maps and this immediately caught my attention. We secured a table for two and from the moment we walked in, the vibes were spectacular. A pleasant surprise to see the place packed on a Monday night, but we were seated almost immediately at a large table with cozy seats. I'm a big fan of electric/house music so it was nice listening to that throughout the evening . Tiktok is my modern day Google so I was able to find some delicious looking dishes recommended from foodies and they did not disappoint. With the price point, we were hoping that these three dishes would be enough for us two to share and they definitely were. The plates came out tapas style with each dish coming out a few minutes after the other. We had our whole meal in front of us almost immediately after ordering The Yuzu beef was mouthwatering and cooked to perfection. It came with side of rice, which literally melted in our mouths. The Japanese Fried Chicken was paired with a delicious sauce and it was a mouthwatering experience. We were hesitant about ordering the Sesame Noodles since it came chilled, but it paired perfectly with the other dishes and didn't disappoint. While we did not get any cocktails, the surrounding tables did, and they looked to die for. Will definitely have to grab one on my next visit. Our server, Valentina, was attentive and kind. At the end of the night, a gentleman who I believe was the manager stopped by our table to ask how our service was and I thought that was a nice gesture. Spontaneous night lead us to discovering a delicious spot that we will definitely come back to experience many more times in the future. 10/10 highly recommended! read more

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We had an amazing family night out here. Our server, Marcello, was outstanding, warm, attentive, and genuinely personal he made the whole experience feel special. The food was fantastic, and the service made our night unforgettable. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place and ask for Marcello to make your evening even more fun! read more

The ambience was cute and lively. Our server was also friendly, but be careful since they will ask "still or sparkling water" so make sure you ask for tap unless you want to be charged $8 for some water... In terms of the food, I think you will be wow-ed if you don't go in with very high expectations. The yakitori bar shrooms were fresh and tasty, and my favorite plate from the night. I don't know why the sesame noodles are named that, because it tasted like chilled peanut noodles with an annoying onion crunch. The wok choy did not deliver the "ginger-lime" flavor. Instead, it was very salty like soy sauce + oyster sauce and did not mix well with the dollops of rocoto cream. Overall slightly disappointed with the food, but I do want come back here to try their makimoni items and their pork yakisoba. read more

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It's a really trendy restaurant; apparently this is an Asian Peruvian fusion restaurant, but outside of the chicha drink, the food seems more Asian. However, the food still is pretty great. I sat at the bar, and the service was nice. I ordered the lychee cocktail, spicy tuna roll, the ceviche, and the white black thunder. Everything was pretty good - outside of the white black thunder - nothing stood out. But it's a solid place to eat at read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts