So worth it. Though I have yet to dine here when it is not Dine Out Boston, I can see how this place is so popular (try to get a reservation on the weekend!). I definitely want to return for dinner, as the lunch seems a bit lackluster in comparison. They always have a business bento box available with hand-selected items that could be good for someone who wants to try a little bit of everything. It's not cheap, so keep that in mind. read more

Ruka - Dine Out Boston March 2017 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because the food was slow coming out. However, the food, all of it, was excellent. The service was also great. We had the chicken fried rice and garlic fried rice, both were so flavorful and delicious. The sushi was fantastic, Phoenix sunrise and Tupac. Wagyu steak skewers we super tender, flavorful and delicious. Fried dough dessert was perfect. I can not recommend this place enough read more

Wowed wow wow wow. Tried Ruka just because it was attached to the hotel we were staying at, The Godfrey. It's the brainchild of the people who own Yvonne's, so one would expect greatness and that's what we got. Beautiful decor, excellent service (thank you Mike P.) and spectacular food. They call themselves Asian-Peruvian and it's very different and totally delicious. Go. Try it, you'll like it. We will definitely be back. read more

Came in last night with my husband and my mother in law and we all loved it! The décor in here is great and I could see it being a trendy restaurant to get dinner/drinks at if you wanted to impress whoever you were with. I started with the Jesuit cocktail on their drink menu which kind of tasted like an orange pineapple juice with alcohol - definitely sweet. They also burned something that sat on top of the drink so it smelled smoky when you took a sip. Definitely an amazing presentation. For food I sampled the following- -OCTOPUS LOMO SALTADO -FUEGO WAGYU -RUKA SPICY TUNA -CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP -CRUNCHY SALMON TACOS -LOBSTER LOMEIN (special for the night?) -JONAH CRAB RICE DISH The lobster lomein dish was by far my favorite but everything was pretty solid. The rock shrimp and beef wagyu were just okay. This is the type of place where you got to order a lot of food to feel full since the portions were very small. Ruka won't be nice to your wallet. One tip for getting a reservation, call instead of checking open table. On opentable there were no reservations available but when I called, they were able to accommodate me. I look forward to coming back and trying new things! read more

Our server Mike was exceptional and provided excellent suggestions. Love the decor and ambience. Food was outstanding. We had the Lomi Lomi, Tuna poke and the crispy rock shrimp sushi which were wonderful. The bok Choy was truly amazing with an sauce that had such depth of flavor! We also had the wagu beef that was cooked perfectly and ended with the fried dough with pineapple sorbet that melted in your mouth. A bit pricey with smaller portions but the combination of flavors was delightful! read more

Small portions with a big price tag. Very little to eat if you are a vegetarian or vegan. It is a beautiful restaurant though and I would go back for just a glass of wine. Expensive. read more

Food here is AMAZING - I cannot say enough good things about the food. Atmosphere is also on point - the decor in this place is so cool. Have also been here 4 times and have never had a bad service experience - staff is knowledgeable and friendly and food comes out fast. One note... they used to have FANTASTIC & very unique drinks (my favorite one had a smoking pine cone in it!) but they've changed up the bar menu and we were not a huge fan of the pisco-heavy drink menu that they have now. But that's a personal preference thing. If you like pisco, you'll love it! read more

Ambiance, presentation, quality, all worthy of 4-5 stars for sure, but do not come here on an empty stomach!! Because $300 later you'll just be short $300 and almost satisfied!!! They're a solid 3.5 in my book but it felt more fair to round up than down. This place is great for drinks and a social gathering or a fancy date to be honest, but I just didn't find myself satisfied meal wise... between the 6 of us it felt like we just had little dibs and dabs of everything. The cocktails were quite unique and pretty good, I'd recommend a try! The service is also up to par, friendly, attentive, informative. But then there's this kitchen surcharge, whhhaaatttt...??!! We tried a bunch of the sushi and raw items, they were very fresh and good. Had a salmon ceviche and oysters that did just melt in my mouth. I was a bit hesitant about the octopus but it was actually really tender and delicious, not chewy at all! Worth a try if you're feeling like a baller... read more

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Tapas style Japanese and Peruvian Cuisine! A little bit on the pricey side but highly recommend the blackened Octopus and Arco Iris! Cocktails here are wonderful, I had the Firebird which was a uniquely blended Japanese Nikka whiskey with bitters and sweets read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved this place!!!!! I ordered the one drink on the menu that was listed for two people. I asked the waiter if I could order for one. He said no, so I said I'll take it anyway. He walked back carrying 2 drinks, I said "which one's mine?" He said "both!" I was dying. Best night ever. I ordered another round bc my husband was drinking all of it!!!!! We were with great friends so we were laughing a lot! They could have served me crap, and I would have been okay bc Its all about the company that you keep. Seriously, I can't wait to go back. read more

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We understand that it a busy place and we understand that sometimes a group of 8 is difficult to accommodate. But you are in business so at least try....!! The girl at the front was so rude and gave me a stare and turned us away. Downtown Boston has many good options and they should understand that tourists are visiting the area and not everyone has time yo make reservations during their visit. But, should have the courtesy to speak nicely to the clients...:( read more

Amazing food and service! Hostess was warm and accommodating for our family of four to get in quickly before a show. Sushi & entrees were delicious and we appreciated our server honoring our request for mild spice with our two kiddos! We'll be back! read more

Good food but poor customer service from the waitress.... Taking a really long time to get a single dish, after we finished one, we needed to wait like 10-15 mins to get another dish... We asked the waitress who served our table to check the order, she didn't even go to check just said it's coming, feeling like she didn't even care!!! read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary and all in all we had a good experience. Our favorite dish was the fuego wagyu. It comes over a flame skillet look a like which I commend for their presentation skills. We ordered it again to end the night because it was that good! A few other dishes that was delicious was the chicken fried rice and wagyu bavette. The tuna poke wasn't to our liking though. It was lacking something just can't put my finger on what. read more

The Yvonne's team and Ting Yen crushed it. I had high expectations coming into this night and they were met. Every single bite we had was outstanding and flavorful. We couldn't even narrow it down to our least favorite dish. Sadly I am recovering from a concussion, so no booze for me, but my friends said the cocktails were delicious. We got.. CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP- one of my favorite dishes of the night Kampachi- first crudo style dish that came out and the flavors were amazing. very fresh fish RUKA SPICY TUNA SEARED BOK CHOY MUE - so good- ended up dipping the calamari into this sauce LIMA STYLE FRIED CALAMARI - i'm even a huge calamari fan, but this was delicious OCTOPUS LOMO SALTADO and the Big Fish dessert because, waffles, bananas, chocolate, ice cream, and more. I think that says it all. We will back! docking 1 star because this place is expensive and our waitress wasn't the best. She read us half the menu when recommending her favorite dishes. She seemed fake, but the food made up for this weird waitress experience. read more

This place is amazing for drinks and the atmosphere if it's your first time here! I used to come here often and bring friends for a few drinks at the high tops. I recently came back and found out about their complete drink menu change. Extremely disappointed that they no longer have the old drinks (names I couldn't pronounce or spell haha), but could easily tell that the bartenders aren't delighted to hear about it either. I'm sure they didn't have a say about the menu change so don't give them a hard time about it! Didn't take a picture of the new drink but the Maracuya is the most similar drink to the drink on the old menu with the unique glass. Will try more maybe next time. read more

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Overrated but with a lot of potential. Everything on the menu looks REALLY good but almost each dish misses the mark. A lot of dishes were missing balance.. like a little bit of acid or that little OOMPH. They just kind of fell flat. We were disappointed because we know what real Peruvian is, and this is just basically another fusion spot that tries to use more tropical/exotic garnishes. Service was nice, drinks were fun. This spot is more of a scene than a great addition to the food options available in Boston. read more

I went very early for a simple meal before a show and was delighted by the crispy chicken friend rice bowl. Very satisfying. The mocktail was, like they usually are, too sweet for my tastes. The staff was a platoon of beefy, bearded bears. As I left I noted that the place was already becoming crowded with posing and preening young birds of prey. Go for the food, but maybe find a quiet corner away from the predatory birds read more

Tasty Nikkei-style cuisine with very small tapas-style portions. Pork belly katsu and tuna poke were excellent; blackened octopus was quite good if not world-class; the Wagyu anticuchos were a bit disappointing, chewy and well done, and without the smooth texture of high-grade Wagyu. Service was prompt and friendly; however, one plate was either forgotten or came out too late and in a strange order (it makes no sense to serve the one garden dish at the tail end, after the Wagyu!). Ambiance is distinctive and enjoyable without being over-the-top. Despite the hiccup in service and one disappointing plate, a good experience on the balance, and worth a return visit to try more dishes. read more

Love RUKA! Had a great experience there - highly recommend. My boyfriend and I came here at 6PM on a Sunday night. It wasn't extremely busy, but definitely still a good idea to make a reservation just to be on the safe side since it definitely started to get busy halfway through our meal. Off the bat, we were impressed by the decor and overall ambience of the restaurant. Our server, Mike, was amazing! He gave us great recommendations, including the Phoenix Sunrise and Blackened Octopus, which we tried and loved. Phoenix Sunrise - I'm glad we were recommended the Phoenix Sunrise because I wasn't originally planning on ordering any sushi rolls. With torched salmon, spicy crab, avocado, cucumber, and chili oil, it had the perfect amount of spice. Blacked Octopus - This was one of our favorite dishes. It had lots of flavor, without taking anything away from the octopus itself. Hamachi Ceviche - This was another one of our favorite dishes. It played on a variety of textures, which we thoroughly enjoyed. And, the portion was a lot bigger than we expected - always a plus! Wagyu Steak - My boyfriend really liked this! It was described to have Korean BBQ flavors, but I didn't really taste it. Regardless, still a good dish that was mostly about the meat. We also tried the Dan Dan Noodles and Seared Boy Choy Mue - both were good, but there was nothing about them that stood out like the other dishes. Our server recommended the Chicken Fried Rice, but we were already ordering a lot, so we'll definitely be going back soon to try that! read more

Went on a Monday night, and was excited to try it because I love Yvonne's. OpenTable didn't seem to be working right because the app on Ruka's website didn't show any tables between 5:30 through 8:30pm, but when you went to OpenTable's website itself, there were tons of tables all through that time period. (I even went back and forth to check.) That might explain why the restaurant was half-empty the entire time we were there, though the bar area was well-trafficked. Good: - Food hit some high points. The Fuego Wagyu was tasty and looked fantastic when it was brought to the table (on fire!), the Toro Wasabi was generous with the caviar and delicious (even though I found one small bone in my fish). Fried potatoes and Striped Bass were also yummy, though not particularly interesting. Dessert -- chocolate cremeaux -- was great. The texture of the cremeaux was gorgeous: intense, creamy, light and dense at the same time, like a spoonable chocolate bar. - Along the same lines, the food menu was enticing and fun. Peruvian/Japanese/Chinese? Breath of fresh air. Want to try more dishes. - Nice space! Tables not crammed together, and the decor was eye-catching and cohesive. Great vibe. Meh: - Service was uneven for our table. We got an unprompted cocktail recommendation right off the bat for a very fruity cocktail, which was a little offputting. Then our server disappeared and it was 20 minutes before he came back to get our drink order. The drinks then didn't arrive until after the first dish, which was another 15 minutes later. One drink in the second round was incorrect, which the server knew before he set it down (because it was a repeat and didn't match the first) but tried to persuade the guest to keep anyway. Aside from the drinks, the service was gentle and friendly but rough around the edges. Only one soy sauce dish to share for the table (what if we had wasabi differences?). Plates and glasses bumped when setting down dishes, the same hapless server coming back to our table and explaining the dishes after they were already half-eaten. Our water was always filled, though, so (aside from the initial drink situation) it wasn't like folks were inattentive. I think it was more of a logistical and polish issue -- new place jitters? - Cocktails were meh. The list was a beautiful little booklet but despite its brevity (9 or so individual cocktails and then 2 or 3 large format ones) it was dense -- each cocktail had a paragraph explaining it, which is a lot of reading. I personally found it hard to order from because almost every option had a polarizing ingredient -- coffee oil, pickled onion, purple corn, egg white, etc. After all that, what we wound up getting was quite pretty, drinkable, but mediocre. Too much pebbly ice, one-note (sweet). You know when a cocktail is delicious and you have to stop from quaffing it? These aren't those. I tried four different cocktails (only sips, I promise!) and wouldn't order any of them again. Maybe the large format drinks (at $95 apiece) are better? - Some of the food was only meh. Shrimp sunomono was overcooked and badly needed seasoning. Green noodles had tasty bits but the smoked cobia was tough and didn't make sense. Salmon tacos also needed seasoning, though the taco "shell" was creatively a fried yuzu(?) leaf. Coming after the very tasty Toro Wasabi rolls, they were pretty flavorless. Bottom line: So all in all, I'd come back for that Fuego Wagyu and the Toro Wasabi, and I'd like to try some other dishes, too -- the Chicken Fried Rice and maybe some of the crudos and rolls. Definitely would come back for the desserts. I love the concept and maybe the kinks will get ironed out over time. A good addition to the area and the bar is definitely worth hanging out at, post-work, with a drink (I might just order straight whiskey, though.) read more

I went last night for the first time since the pandemic; only to find they removed their best cocktail. They served a Gin Sour called the Joker which I thought was arguably the best cocktail in all of Boston. I asked them to recreate the drink but the staff wasn't able to accommodate it. The drinks were still good (GoJira & Pisco Sour) but Ruka should really consider bringing back the Joker. read more

Everything we tasted was balanced and interesting. From hamachi sushi, to calamari, lamb, broccoli - even the fried rice, such a basic, was savory and well prepared. The service was relaxed and helpful and the atmosphere was lively (music) in vibrant but somehow relaxing surroundings. It was so much more than I expected since it's attached to a hotel. Take time to explore the original cocktail menu too. We didn't find the dessert menu interesting, but we were so full from dinner that it didn't matter. The server suggested 3 items per person and that was good advice. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food, great drinks, great service. Upscale feel, nice artistry, music was trendy and they played the GOOD hip hop music. My table of 8 .....ate (hahaha "8") our hearts out! read more

Delicious food. Great decor. Fun ambiance. Very good service. Would highly recommend the desserts.

What happens when you mix Japanese Whiskey + Yusu Sake + Ginger + Lemon and you are some Scotch on top for a bit of would an aroma. You'll get the Ruma's Sea&Salt. 100% worth trying. Good drinks, good talks, good time. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious food. I never know where to go when I go to Boston so glad my friend suggested it. Def make reservations. Nice ambiance. Service was fine. Not amazing but no issues. Food: corn, wagyu, sea bass, fried rice, Dan Dan noodles. All great. I'll be back! read more

I have tried the Rock Shrimp, Spicey Tuna, Phoenix Sunrise and all are unique and packed with flavor. The space is fun and it smells delicious as soon as you walk in. read more

First time and I absolutely loved it! The service was very knowledgeable and intuitive. The food was so fresh and delicious, I would try anything on the menu. You need to curate a mix of maki, sashimi, meat on a stick and the warm dishes so make sure you try to get one of each and share with a friend. But don't forget to save room for "The Big Fish" this is my new favourite dessert. So satisfying! read more

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Went to Ruka for dinner and drinks and we were not disappointed! I am GLUTEN FREE and I had a decent selection from the menu. The menu is designed tapas style for you to order multiple plates to share. The grilled octopus, Wagu beef, fried rice and sushi were phenomenal. The service was also exceptional. Enrique was our server and he was always there when we needed him but not intrusive. The team was always circling to remove empty plates or deliver drinks. This is a great restaurant for a long dinner and drinks as a date, or to spend time with friends. The tapas style really encourages trying different things and conversation. read more

This was our first time RUKA but it most certainly won't be our last. We were initially drawn in by the amazing ambiance and decor- dark and moody with edgy, colorful pieces throughout the space evoking Japanese vibes. While the menu- both food and drinks- looked impressive, we were hesitant to get too excited about the quality in such a trendy setting. Our server was immediately extremely attentive and knowledgeable, he thus was very helpful in assisting us with our choices. Our first drinks came out, the Beatrix Kiddo and the Gordon Gekko. They were both elegant and delicious, especially the Beatrix Kiddo...wow! Light and fruity and frothy and everything I love in a drink. Our food was equally as good. We started with the Japanese Fried Chicken, bright with a creamy sauce and a bit of spice, presented in such a fun way. Then came the grilled Octopus skewers, our absolute favorite, crunchy but still juicy and soft with just about every flavor a palate could want. We then got the Phoenix Sunrise Roll, it was as yummy as it sounds but maybe not much better than sushi you'd be able to find at any other decent sushi bar, but it was extremely skillfully made. We sat at the sushi bar so it was great to see all the sushi rolls being handmade! The sushi chefs are incredibly talented. Our last dish was the grilled Wagyu Beef skewers, a little spicy and cooked perfectly, a great small snack. We also ended up ordering The Joker- a light, gin forward cocktail, with a fun purple color- and the Hans Gruber- liquor forward with a yummy coffee flavor and presesnted with coffee beans floating in it. All in all a great date night and a spot we'll definitely be bringing guests and out of town visitors back to! read more

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A very interesting and unique restaurant. The decor is creative and fun. Ambience is energetic and lively. The service was great, and the food came out very quickly. The food was very tasty, and it had good presentation. read more

The food tasted great. The restaurant is described as Peruvian-Japanese fusion, and the food definitely captured that. The portions are small given the high prices. The service was a little slow considering the restaurant wasn't busy, but it was one of their opening days so maybe that has improved by now. The space is open and nicely decorated. There is a bar area and tables. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for our one year anniversary for dinner and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The restaurant is on the pricier side and they do have small portions, but we expected that with fine Boston dining, and have eaten in other tapas style places with even smaller portions, so we thought Ruka was fair. Anyway, we really enjoyed the food and ordered about 6 dishes which was more than enough to satisfy our bellies. The food was extremely fresh and beautifully presented. We also thought the service was excellent, from the hostess to the server to the manager. They let us tried a few wines before we decided on a bottle. Overall, I will definitely come here again for a special occasion. The vibe was very trendy and hip. Although, I did wish they didn't play the music so loud because I felt like we were at a club instead of a restaurant. read more

Rude hostess. Waitress charged us for 3 glasses of champagne that we did not order. Food was good but first point of contact with hostess and last point of contact with the bill made the experience not worth repeating. read more

My first experience there was last night. I sat there for at least 15 minutes until I glared at the waiter and then he asked me if I wanted to order a drink. Meanwhile 2 White women who sat down after me were served immediately. My Black friend then got there and our waiter walked past us twice without asking her if she wanted a drink. Completely ridiculous. We asked to move to a different section and we did. We ordered 6 different items and only 1 of them was worth coming back for. Wayyyyyy overpriced and racist waiter. Not surprised because this is Boston. read more

recommend the chicken fried rice. the chicken is not so dry and the rice is little smoky which is amazing. there is also a dynamite king crab that is creative mix. read more

Ruka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I were visiting Boston for the weekend and were looking for a nice place for a date night. The restaurant was full but they were able to accommodate us in the bar, which was great because the bartender was super nice and the environment was great. Nice place with delicious food. read more

This Restaurant made our visit to Boston! We live in Southern California and have access to many awesome restaurants but this one is exceptional. If you live anywhere near by please please go!! You will not be disappointed. The decor is fun/romantic and food is beyond good. Who know there was such a thing as Peruvian Japanese cuisine. Our server was knowledgeable and engaging. I wish they would open one on this side of the country.....PLEASE! read more

First, the service was impeccable; our server was charming as hell. Second, we were overwhelmed with the number of vegetarian-friendly items on the menu, so we just asked, "Can you bring us everything vegetarian?" They obliged, and we got a sequence of delicious small plates throughout the night. It was a delightful meal. It was especially impressive that their service was totally on point after having been open little more than a week. We'll definitely be back ASAP. (Oh, and the décor is awesome.) read more