Hi I'm Minh Super dope place for a nice lunch! Came during restaurant week and took a seat at the near empty bar! The bartender was very knowledgeable and explained their daily bento and a couple of drinks to me as it was my first time here. The appetizer was a hamachi hand roll, nothing special, just a solid hand roll. The bento was extremely interesting as it had rice with these seared mushrooms that were so mouth watering. It also came with a bit of hamachi sashimi and pickled-kimchee bok choy. The stand-out was their pan seared fluke with a type of passion fruit reduction that paired perfectly with it. Wow that might've been the tastiest white fish I've had, period. For dessert I got the tres leches and the the bartender gave me a wine pairing that went perfectly with the sweet, millky, soft texture that everyone loves out of tres leches. It can get a little pricey and the menu is a bit small, but definitely give this place a try if you're trying to ball out a bit~ read more

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It's great! A bit overpriced for the portion size but it's jam packed with flavor so I don't mind. The garlic fried rice was so good and the bokchoy- OMG-AMAZING! FYI- it's a bit chilly in the restaurant but a few drinks in and it won't matter! read more

Classy vibe and the steak was a BOMB! Personally liked yellowtail sushi and the steak the best! read more

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Yelp reviews had me interested in this place, but a recommendation from Sebastian over at Yvonne's sealed the deal. He suggested I seek out Alex and Rob upon arrival. Turns out it was good advice as the two were super friendly and made time to chat despite the busy night. - I was worried when I walked in and saw the colorful and tropical looking drinks all around, but when I asked for something crisp and spirit forward, the fabulously bespectacled Alex fixed me the perfect concoction called the Puritan (gin, vermouth, chartreuse, orange bitters). Yum! - Seared hamachi tiradito ($17) was tasty, but a small portion. Sashimi style fish served over a yellow sauce with cucumbers, tiny mushrooms, and a few candied nuts. The flavors were really good, but the price was on the high end for my budget. - The quinoa salad was FANTASTIC and a great deal ($11)! A few uncut leaves of romaine topped with a mountain of quinoa, queso fresco, and some candied black sesame seeds (wish there was just a little bit more of this since it was so good). I requested dressing on the side and was given two bowls. One had a fabulous smoky taste and reminded me a bit of baba ganoush. Though I couldn't put my finger on the flavor of the other, it was slightly sweet and a pretty pink color. Definitely recommend this dish. Though I'm tempted to give 5 stars since the service warrants it, holding off until I can return and try out a few more tempting options on the menu. read more

Ruka - Hamachi crudo was very tasty, but a small portion for $17. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If I had to describe this restaurant in one word, that would be edible. As a Japanese, Korean, Peruvian, American, and even a little Indian fusion restaurant. This restaurant has difficulty doing one cuisine well, adding more is just asking for trouble. I had the Dan Dan noodles, tuna roll, tuna poke, and a couple of drinks. Overall everything was so bland. Dan Dan noodles had zero flavor. The Bok Choy I ate I could tell it was a vegetable...but that's about all I could taste. Sauce was thick in texture so easily marinated with the noodles, but unfortunately had no flavor. The tuna roll and poke were also bland. I could taste the flavor of tuna in the roll, but that's about it. Im glad the tuna in the tuna roll tasted like tuna, but the ingredients individually were bland and combined added nothing. Also a little dry, and the sauce added no flavor. Same thing can be said for the poke. And the worst part was the price. High teens to 20 dollars for a roll that's not even average?? If you want Asian Fusion that's better than "I can eat it", try out Shojo or BLR. read more

Loved everything. 1) decor was really funky, 2) drinks were really good. Most of our group ordered one of the special cocktails, I went off menu for an espresso martini, 3) food was great - got 12 tapas for 6 people...perfect amount. Spicy tuna, baby corn, plantain sushi, bok choy, fried broccoli...everything was great. 4) I wish I could remember our server's name - he was great! read more

Very satisfied. Three of us came in and sat at the bar for dinner and drinks. Food quality and variety are great. Friendly staff, hip atmosphere. Bar staff a little distracted. I ended up only getting one drink after being there for two hours. I wasn't waving my arms to get their attention but we ended up at dessert by the time he asked. read more

This dining experience was absolutely AMAZING. Probably my favorite restaurant in Boston now. I went for the first time this weekend, and I had high expectations since I love Lolita's and Yvonne's so much. I know the photos don't do the food justice, because the lighting inside was minimal. We made reservations for our Saturday night dinner a few days ahead of time, which I recommend because Ruka is in high demand. We ordered the crispy rock shrimp, dynamite lobster, wagyu steak, Japanese fried chicken, and chao shou pork wantons. Everything tasted delicious, but by far the best shared plate was the Japanese fried chicken. The texture was perfect, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. For my cocktail, I had the Beatrix Kiddo, which was delicious, sweet but not overly so, and tasted like a lemon bar dessert. read more

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Their website said 12AM but when I got here at 10:30PM they were basically closing. Advice to update their Google profile so as not to waste patrons time though it may not have been their fault. I walked 40 mins to get here and was turned away read more

Retro fusion restobar. I walked in for lunch on a Thursday during Dine Out Boston/ Restaurant Week and the dining room was full. But the bar area was empty so I sat in the hightop/bar area and enjoyed the murals and design of the restaurant (see pics). Sean, my server, came by with water and took my order since I already knew what I wanted. $20 Dine Out Boston lunch - three courses: spicy hamachi handroll appetizer, daily bento box, and tres leches cake for dessert. The spicy hamachi handroll was well balanced. The daily bento box included 4 different portions: grilled halibut with yuzu, grilled avocado, hamachi sashimi, and sushi rice with button mushrooms and a spicy aoli drizzle. It was a well balanced bento box but I thought the grilled avocado was kind of a lazy but good filler. My favorite was the hamachi sashimi. It was incredibly fresh and much better alone than in the hand roll. Wrapping it up was the tres leches cake cake with a sorbety like vanilla ice cream and yuzu caramel drizzle. The first bite really hits your palette and confuses you but the flavors end up complementing each other quite well. Service was good. The high top tables don't have a hook under them but the arm rest on the chair serves as a pretty good hook. The bathroom has no hook to hang your stuff but it's clean and spacious. The restaurant decor is beautifully unique and their menus look sleek as well. read more

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Food and drinks were average. We got table immediately without a reservation for four people on a Thursday night at 6:30pm 6 Dishes 6 Drinks 1 dessert 1 unfriendly waitress $290 ( with tip and taxes) read more

Ceviche SO GOOD!!! Phoenix Sunrise also worth getting two. Very busy, but glad I could be seated at the bar for quick service. Very tasty! read more

Visit #1 (Sat, Jan 14): celebrated my husband's D-Day (aka. 30th birthday) dinner with 10 friends and had a flawless experience. Visit #2 (Mon, Feb 6): celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday with the fam. Ordered my top 5 dishes again plus tried new items. Execution was A+ as expected. The only downside was our mediocre waiter. For more details, read my novel below... // AMBIANCE + SPACE // Absolutely stunning decor: Chihuly glass chandelier, spacious wood-slab dining tables, whimsical lighting, and terrarium centerpieces! On my first visit, we somehow scored seating at the coveted high-top chef's table, tucked away in the back by the open kitchen for semi-privacy. // DRINKS // Inventive and delicious cocktails at high-end prices ($14 to $18 each). Fave drinks: Jesuit (citrusy and served in cool glassware with an aromatic dried flower garnish), San Lorenzo for two (similar to a Mai Tai, served in both a pineapple and a coconut), and the Inca Cooler (alcoholic version of GOYA's cola champagne soda...yum). Visit #3 will be scheduled to hopefully try RUKA's sold-out sake (Sato No Homare - violet, fresh mint, strawberry jam and cotton candy notes... I'm imagining unicorns and rainbows). // FOOD // Bravo to RUKA for delivering creative Nikkei and Chifa cuisines to Boston. Granted, I've never tried these cuisines before, but my foodie companions and I all agreed that everything was mind-blowing delicious, and we basically drooled over every dish. Here are my top 10 items: 1. FUEGO WAGYU MAKI - this maki was LIT...literally! Absolutely must-try! Can't go wrong with wagyu and bulgogi beef sushi. 2. Grilled Long-Bone SHORT RIB - premium-steakhouse quality served with vibrant colored veggies. Of the three monumental options on the menu, this one was my fave. 3. CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS - fancy Chipotle char-grilled chicken but a million times better (and without any foodborne illness risks). You can order by piece at $5 each. 4. Seared BOK CHOY - great texture and umami flavor from the kimchi furikake. 5. OCTOPUS LOMO SALTADO - so much better than the boring char-grilled octopus you've been seeing on every other menu *yawn* 6. Char Siu CHICKEN FRIED RICE - you'll want to give up your low-carb diet for this. 7. Tea-Smoked Long Island DUCK BREAST served with steamed mantou buns - definitely prefer traditional Peking duck but this was pretty unique too. Prepared two-ways: deep-fried and seared slices. The slaw (with the cutest lil' sweet drop peppers) was too pickley so use sparingly! 8. Whole Crispy BUTTERFISH - definitely monumental...at a monumental price tag of $150. Served two-ways: the de-boned pieces were coated in a sweet chili panca sauce, while the un-sauced meat (still attached to the fish frame) was crispy, and neither oily nor too dry. The fish rested on a bed of shredded cabbage and avocado, which TBH no one really cared for. Glad I tried the butterfish though, but I prefer it prepared in the typical misoyaki sauce. 9. BIG FISH dessert - loved each component (fish-shaped waffle, ice cream, prickly pear sorbet, banana brulée, peanut brittle, and cocoa dusting). Thanks RUKA for this complimentary dessert for the birthday boy :) 10. MOON PIE dessert - a little strange to see an American Southern dessert on the menu but whatever, it was the best gourmet moon pie I've ever tried! **Honorable mentions (still great but overshadowed by the other dishes)** Crunchy Salmon Tacos, Striped Bass (with lotus chips and celery ribbons), and Eggplant Motoyaki. I also tried three other types of makis: Crispy Rock Shrimp, Hamachi Amarillo and the Salmon Ceviche, which were all decent fusion rolls. Ok fine, I'm ranking these makis last because they were healthy. // SERVICE // I have no complaints about the service during my first visit. However, my most recent visit is another story. Our assigned server was standoffish and cold the entire time, i.e. no intro, never smiled, did not recommend any dishes, forgot one drink, did not check in on us at any time...literally did nothing but take our food orders and payment...SMH. He was MIA when we had questions too; luckily the other waitstaff were friendly and willing to help us. Final note: be prepared to spend a bennie per person here (after drinks, tax and gratuity). Recommend going with a group to share everything. You will leave with your belly full, your palate tickled, and your mind blown - so worth it! read more

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I cannot get over the decor of this restaurant but I'll definitely be returning for their amazing drinks and dishes. The portions are very small with a very high price tag, but you are definitely getting your money's worth in regards to quality and flavor of their dishes. Top recommendations: Fuego wagyu Tairagai sashimi Scallop ceviche Lima styled fried calamari Octopus lomo saltado Salmon tacos San Lorenzo (for 2) I would skip the chicken fried rice and sweet potato dumplings, but everything else was great! If you love and appreciate good quality ceviche, this place will become your new favorite spot. read more

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yummy! good service! quick and helpful. good vibes. some food was quite salty. wouldn't recommend the mongolian beef - greasy and salty. would recommend the octopus crab rice and the fried chicken. cocktails a little pricey. grab a drink before coming. read more

make sure you book reservation in advance! good food, decent service, nice ambience. the lobster yuzu is a must! and the big fish dessert is yummy too. read more

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Our waiter was so helpful in picking out the dishes we wanted to try and very attentive throughout our entire meal. The food was all amazing and the drinks just as good. And the place is so cool it looks like you're in a jungle. Overall amazing experience. Was recommended to us by our Peruvian friend who had been here before and definitely lives up to her hype! Would absolutely come again! read more

I wish I could give this more stars because the restaurants aesthetics are nice--the interior is dark, slick, and sexy. Everyone's dressed damn nice, and it would set the mood for an intimate 1 on 1 But as for my first experience, it's a solid two stars. It's on the pricier end, portions are small, and by small I mean I hope you ate before. Unless you're really into culinary technicalities and terms, even Rosetta Stone could probably not help you decipher the menu. Everyone at my table was looking at Yelp pictures because we were unable to visualize what the dishes were. However, Yelp wasn't too helpful because there were inconsistencies in what was available on the menu, I'm assuming they change menus often. Being unable to interpret the menu, I went with the only thing I could understand - "chicken fried rice" (I laugh at myself for this). Their timing with food was absolutely horrendous. One of my friends dish came out freakishly early, followed by another 20/25 minutes the rest of the dishes came out. . HOWEVER, in the mean time I did watch my friends dwindle down to the last few bites of their meals, AND the table next to us (who were seated 15 minutes after us) devour theirs....but... The chicken fried rice was no where to be found. After mentioning something to one of their employees it came out in 10 minutes. I uncomfortably ate my meal by myself since my friends were finished with theirs. In terms of flavor it was good, but it was soOo salty. You could have stirred in another bowl of plain white rice and it still would have been too salty. It definitely wasn't your typical fried rice. They used thigh meat for the chicken, it had a nice bourbon grilled taste to it. This is probably not where I'd go again for food services, however it could be a place to go for drinks with the intimate environment. read more

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Delicious food, nice vibe but server was very rude. It was my husband's birthday and the service received just ruined our experience. All the rest of the staff was very friendly though. read more

RUKA is a place to have a great meal with friends for a special occasion. Beware it is tapas style with small portions and it will cost you!! The decor and atmosphere is beautiful. The presentation of the drinks and food is artful and absolutely exquisite. We ordered the salmon tacos, chicken fried rice and the octopus. Truly amazing, mouth watering in both presentation and taste. I knew going in the prices and portions but you will not find better quality food. It was a special treat. Not a weekly or monthly event for anyone in my party. Hopefully RUKA can continue to serve high quality in this area of the city because if I come back I am ordering those salmon tacos again! read more

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Food was good! Everything we ordered was tasty. Service however was sub-par. The server was polite enough on the surface, but seemed a little dead on the inside and seemed like she'd fit in as an extra at the Mean Girls reunion party. She had the whole vapid disinterest act down pretty well. Plus she had no inclination in helping us with splitting a bill (annoying I know, but this was for business expenses). In the end I left with the same listlessness towards the restaurant as the server felt towards life. read more

Great ambiance. Decor was very appealing and definitely a must try when in the Boston Common area. Call for reservations since this venue is new and quite popular. Food was nothing spectacular, though. I ordered the Hamachi Amarillo. Hamachi was sliced super thin and the complimentary ingredients (avocado, corn & jalapeño corn sauce - too much corn and can't taste the jalapeño) overpowered, instead of complemented, the chief element - it's sushi! You can barely taste the tomatillo salsa. I feel this restaurant is charging more for the hype than actual dish. I did see other dishes served to another person at the sushi bar and the presentation is appealing. In fact, they get five stars for presentation of everything. Disclaimer: I didn't try another dish (other than the Hamachi Amarillo) since I the initial dish didn't entice the palate. Also tried the Fight Song cocktail from the exclusive "for your eyes only" cocktail menu. Drink was strong and flavorful. Definitely had a great kick to it. Overall... I've had better sushi type fusion dishes elsewhere. Get to Ruka for the dranks! Cheers! read more

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Everything at this restaurant is amazing! Probably one of the best sushi places I've ever been to! The ambiance is very cool inside and nothing like most other places in Boston. read more

Went here for my bday with a friend and we order the brussel sprouts and omg they were fire!! Good flavor and enough spicyness to hide the bitterness, we got two rolls ( king tupac and pheonix sunrise) and you can deff taste the difference between this Peruvian style sushi compared to japanese sushi. For ex: my king tupac was seasoned w cayenne pepper or some seasoning and had coconut flakes. Very interesting flavors. Im conflicted because the service was great but the food did not live up to the hype, we asked for margaritas and the bartenders didnt even fill my teeny weeny cup to the top. It was basically ice and maybe two splashes of marg. Our server did give us two cups of complimentary rose to celebrate my birthday which was such a thoughtful gesture!! Loved the vibe and interior decor in this place.... i would give it a 3.5 just because we were alittle rushed and the food was alright!!! Not a place for sushi but id say drinks and apps type of place read more

I've been to RUKA a couple times, it's a great place to grab drinks as well as go for a nicer meal. The price is rather high but the experience is absolutely delightful. I've never been too hungry when I step into RUKA so I can only speak for the quality of their sushi. I ordered the Toro Wasabi and the Hamachi Amarillo which were both fresh. The Toro Wasabi is again on the more expensive side but worth it if you feel like splurging a bit every now and then. Overall, the experience at RUKA is really like no other compared to other restaurants in Boston. The restaurant itself is beautiful and service is great. Would recommend as a date night or place for celebrating! read more

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Server was nice enough, self admittedly comes at he worse time (mid bite). Presentation and decor is great! The oysters were pretty skinny, there were more onions than oysters; wagyu skewer was over cooked - such a waste of the meat; the roll was pretty tasty, so they at least have that. read more

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The food, atmosphere and cocktails were great. The menu is a refreshing pivot from the normal sushi restaurants I'm used to

RUKA is a great place to come to for drinks, sushi and a fancy experience! The best part of Ruka is the sense that you've stepped out of the Boston area for a bit and enjoyed food from various places of the planet. My friend and I had a few roles of sushi, mostly yellowtail and tuna based. The fish is extremely fresh and the portions are a bit on the lighter side. All in all, the quality is superb. Drinks: a must here! The design, combination of flavors and variety definitely leave you wanting to come back for more! Transportation: right by Green, red, orange and silver lines Parking: garages a few blocks down read more

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Their Maki selection was okay in terms of taste. All others in terms of portion was subpar. Ended up ordering approx 10 items on the menu w/ two of their deserts. I give this establishment 1 star because of their customer service: They charged my credit card incorrectly. I always make my total amount whole, so when I saw my credit card reflect otherwise, I called them up today to dispute it. I spoke to David who made the comment, "It's only $5." I could care less if it was a penny, David. It's still the wrong amount. I think David needs some training in customer service. Anyhow, David said she'll relay to her manager, Monique, who I'm waiting for an email from when she's not too busy and when it's "convenient for her," according to David. Thanks David. read more

Great spot for a date night! My hubby and I came here on a Saturday night and the restaurant was lively. I had the Bonsai Brew cocktail (gin, matcha, and egg whites) and it was delicious! We ordered the Dan Dan noodles, pork belly katsu, sunflower, and blackened octopus. I'd highly recommend the Dan Dan noodles, pork belly katsu and blackened octopus. The pork belly katsu was soft and tender on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside. The blackened octopus was cooked to perfection! Everything was tasty and the waiters provided great service. We will be back! read more

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I didn't plan on writing a review for this place because I was on vacation but I ate here last week and have literally thought about it every day since. We were sat immediately and Dan was our man. We ordered oysters, a few rolls of sushi, the tuna plate, and garlic fried rice. I got a glass of wine and my friend got a cocktail, then we each got a cocktail, and our bill came to JUST over $100. DO: Try the King Tupac roll. Please just do it. DON'T: Be turned off by Yelp's "$$$" price point or shy away from this place's unique vegetarian rolls. read more

Went to check out this new place with three friends on a Saturday night. We had made a 9pm reservation, though with the combination of the late time and the weather it was not really necessary. We were all pretty hungry so we decided to split several dishes: Fuego wagyu (5 stars): Wow--the presentation on this dish alone was quite beautiful. Sushi rolls served over an open flame, as they cook right before your eyes--and super tasty to boot, definitely one of the crowd favorites. Salmon tacos (4 stars): Though this dish was very good, the salmon was sort of lost in the shuffle of all the additional ingredients. Nevertheless, the flavors were unique and I really enjoyed the creative taco "shell." Tuna poke (3.5 stars): This dish was a bit on the smaller side and I felt like it is one that I have had time and time again--I was hoping for a little more creativity from this place, but the flavors are clean. Lamb croquetas (3.5 stars): This dish was the special of the night and was very good, but was so small, I don't know if it was enough to be considered a full plate. Green noodles (3 stars): This was my least favorite dish of the night. Not sure exactly what it was, but it had more of an earthy quality to it. Rock shrimp (4.5 stars): This was a great dish and came with 8 pieces, which made for a good size. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and paired nicely with the roll. Chicken fried rice (5 stars): This was also one of the favorite dishes of the night as it had chicken that was delicious and the rice was out of this world--I really could have eaten that rice all night! Tea smoked Long Island duck (5 stars): This was the last dish of the night--and definitely the most substantial. It was a platter of a whole duck served with cuts of breast meat, as well as duck shredded in a carnitas-style preparation. The duck was also served with steamed buns, a pickle salad, and a spicy aioli that was to die for. This was easily the most memorable dish of the night. The drinks (5 stars): All of the drinks were super unique and fun. There is quite an extensive list of cocktails and all the drinks we tried were tasty. Big fish dessert (4.5 stars): This dessert was MASSIVE! It was a perfect ending to our meal and easily split between 4 people. I can't even tell you everything that was in it, but it all came together very well. Overall, this place provided a great venue for our night out and served up some delicious food and drinks. Yes, everything on the menu is expensive, but the quality is also very high. This is a great addition to the area and seems to be clicking on all cylinders even though it's barely been open 5 weeks--definitely worth checking out for a nice night out. read more

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RUKA is, for every woman, like the dream man who surprises you with flowers on a day that means nothing much at all, stalks your Pinterest boards to find that one artisan-made piece of jewelry you've been lusting, cooks you a mean meal after a bad day, and even vacuums. VACUUMS. Basically, it is sex in a handbasket. It's not surprising this place is owned by the same partners who brought Lolita and Yvonne's to Boston, two of my favorite spots for both ambiance and food / creative libations. It's like they creepily sat by me as I slept and took notes as I muttered in my dreamlike state all that I could ever want in a restaurant. In the best way, of course;). The decor is one part chic NY / Vegas establishment, and one part splash of complimentary color palette that any interior designer would drool over. It's nikkei cuisine (Peruvian-Japanese fusion), so you'd expect some South American / Asian decor, but thankfully, you're not hit with overt images of llamas and geishas, but instead all the walls are artfully done: why, hey there, Machu Picchu done in the style of Chinese / Japanese mountain paintings. The gorgeous custom-made wooden tables add a sort of warmth and intimacy to the otherwise ultra-modern decor. I came here for my birthday after a week of looking like a swollen blowfish after a bout (I lost) with shrimp, which probably wasn't the BEST idea, but hey, seafood is my kyrptonite and what's life if you're not living on the edge, right? The wagyu beef arrives at your table with a searing flame, the chef's take on ceviche (there are a few to choose from) is on this wonderfully wide spectrum -- one version comes with a burnt bread paste that's wildly delicious, and overall, most of the dishes are extremely well-balanced and a creative curation of the best flavors of Peru and Japan. When fusion food is done well (which is rarely), it hits it out of the ballpark. And this is no exception. Even the cocktails are on point -- who knew I'd love a cocktail with kale in it? Each dish was amazing, minus perhaps the dessert: The Big Fish. It's a novel idea -- it's literally a giant fish waffle with sorbet, caramelized bananas, and a whole assortment of sweets, which individually sound great, but when paired together, don't quite pass the palette-pleasing test. Alas, I'm addicted. So much so, I forgive the giant fish waffle:). read more

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Honestly loved the food and the restaurant itself, but the customer service is what's stopping me from giving a higher rating. We came here to celebrate a birthday and on the side, we asked if dessert w/ candle could be brought over. We tried to flag down waiters multiple times but were ignored and the staff gave us an extremely difficult time while trying to pay for the bill on the side. The waiter kept insisting that they bring over the check to our table saying "Don't you want it to be a surprise?" No, considering we had not yet "ordered" dessert in front of our friend, if you bring the check over, they'll know we planned something. In the end, they still brought the check and ruined the surprise. So overall, while the food was spectacular, I cannot say the same about the service. read more

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Situated off the Godfrey Hotel, RUKA has all the makings of a top trendy, hip destination for 2017 (and yes, the end of 2016). Your immediate reaction will be "wow!" when you see the interior. This is a place willing to take culinary chances and score some big fans in the process. I'm one of them, a big fan! But they are not without their "new establishment" problems to sort out. RUKA is a place that will eventually deserve 5 stars, but I couldn't in good conscious do so right now. When a waiter intentionally blows on your food for you, you're bound to have issues. The bartenders were great and their drinks reflected their fantastic personalities. Of the three drinks, the Jesuit was the shining star of the evening. That crazy straw-glass alone!!!!! A few of the dishes throughout the evening were "great, if..." dishes. For example, the chicken thighs tasted amazing but they're hammered flat and skewered, with cartilage bits in a number of bites. The Waygu beef comes on a beautiful open flame with sauce on the side. The concept being, wait one minute, then pour the sauce over the beef and the sauce will put out the flames beneath. When that didn't work and the flames continued, our waiter took it upon himself to birthday-candle blow (and blow... and blow...) the flames out. It was pretty disturbing! Fortunately, a manager came over a minute later and took it away, saying he'd bring a new one for us. On the other hand, the Hamachi Amarillo rolls and the Chicken Fried Rice were excuisite. I'd highly recommend those items to anyone, anytime! The fried dough dessert was also top-notch. I'll be back. I'm a believer in RUKA. It's too trendy and the "it" place right now to be impacted by my 4-stars vs 5-stars. And I'd suggest any foodie give this place a whirl. As they settle in, they will perfect their craft and my rating is bound to go up... because I'll absolutely be back! read more

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Hostess was wildly rude which almost ruined the entire vibe of the night - had it not been a working outing I would have left immediately. Our group spent ~$2k (which I wish I had spent elsewhere due to this hostess throwing off the groups vibe). Luckily our waitress was great and extremely helpful and nice, but sadly because of how unnecessarily rude the hostess was we will not come here again, which is a bummer since we do these work outings weekly. read more

RUKA was phenomenal with my gluten and dairy allergies. Had plenty of options and modifications. Ambiance is great. Service is great.

We wouldn't tell people not to try this restaurant. We just wouldn't recommend it. The food was interesting but not enough to wow or for an over-the-top enjoyment. The calamari wasn't crisp, it was too moist. The Hawaiian crunch sushi was good, the Mongolian beef was just ok & the ribs were very good. Again, nothing to complain about - it just wasn't anything to write home about either. The waitress was knowledgeable, which we appreciate but it was a bit annoying for others who were near us & seated after us got their food a lot more quickly. It's also very silly for their menu to add (in fine print) they're not increasing their prices but there's a 3% add to the bill for the kitchen staff. Just pay your staff well or increase the price on the menu - u r increasing the price, just be honest about it. That was an instant turnoff. Be more self aware (r u lying to yourself when u add that print to your menu & hope your customers don't notice it?) It's an insult. Don't play your customers. Not a great price/performance restaurant. read more

I have not visited yet, but I already had a bad experience with the front desk staff and the reservation system. I called the restaurant a month ago to make a reservation, and two weeks before the date, I went to RUKA to double-check my reservation. A staff member told me there was no reservation (I gave my CC info, so I was upset about why). A confirmation email or text did not send or received, so I could not prove my reservation. So, I made a new reservation at the front desk in person. The day before my reservation, I got TWO text messages that showed my original reservation date and an additional one. AGAIN, I went to the restaurant to ask which one was my actual reservation and why I was told I had no original reservation. At first, they told me again that I didn't have the original reservation. I showed my text message about confirmation. The girl at the desk says it's a system problem. She had no words for sorry at all. I was wondering what would happen if I confirmed both reservations. My original reservation was misspelled my name. They kept telling me I had no reservation under my phone #, but it was wrong because I got the message. I understand misspellings happen, but they did not try to fix any conflict. What if I did not notice it was a double booking and charged for one of the reservations? There was no professionalism. It was not what I expected as a luxurious restaurant, and I will never come again for personal use. It is the Worst restaurant experience after covid. Very disappointed. The food itself were great and server did good job. read more

A causal restaurant/bar for hang out that also has great food. But be aware that it might be swamped with drunk people on weekends if you eat at the bar. Ruka has one of the most elective and unique decoration in Boston. The food here is so amazing that I think it's worth it to pay that much for small quantity. The spicy wonton we had is easily way tastier than the one in any Chinese restaurant in town (but also way more expensive). The squid with rice and lamb are also very delicious. It's a little noise near bar area in weekend so that made it a not so romantic dinner spot. Will come back for sure since I can't stop thinking about the food here! read more

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