Fuku Sushi (Fukuzushi) in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture offers sushi that fully showcases the bounty of the Bungo Channel. It was once awarded a Michelin Plate, making it a renowned restaurant.
It might be considered unconventional, but I personally found it really fun that there was running water under the counter for rinsing your fingers.
At most high-end sushi restaurants, a cloth is usually provided for wiping your hands — but here, you get to use this little water stream instead.
The chef said, “There’s no sushi here that you can only taste in this place — fish from Saiki even goes to Toyosu.”
But precisely because of that, he wants you to try at least one new thing, to have a fresh experience.
It was a sushi restaurant where you could really feel that sentiment.
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Fukuzushi (Saiki) – Menu, Prices, and Recommendations
Fukuzushi (Saiki) Price List
Menu and Prices (Tax Included) Menu Item Description Price (incl. tax) Regular Sushi Set Standard nigiri assortment Approx. ¥1,500 Deluxe Sushi Set A slightly more premium nigiri assortment Approx. ¥2,800 Special Sushi Set A luxurious nigiri assortment with top-quality fish Approx. ¥4,000 Bungo Harmony 9 pieces of local fish nigiri + Ise-ebi miso soup Approx. ¥3,900 Special Nigiri (as experienced) A premium nigiri selection similar to the above Approx. ¥3,800
* Menu items and prices may vary depending on availability.
Tuna
Fugu (pufferfish)
It was my first time trying fugu sushi. I really enjoyed the taste, and I was happy that it was included in the course.
tokobushi (small abalone)
Depending on the timing, you might even get to eat it while it’s still moving.
This time it wasn’t, which was a bit of a disappointment.
Still, it was incredibly fresh, and since it’s a sushi topping I rarely get to encounter, I really enjoyed eating it.
wasabi roll
This was a hand-rolled sushi with shredded wasabi from Nagano Prefecture.
If you chew too much, the spiciness really kicks in.
It was such a fun sushi to try.
Tamago sushi
Some people asked me, “Do you really eat tamago (egg omelette) here?”
But I wanted to try the style of tamago served at sushi restaurants in Kyushu, so I decided to give it a try.
Access & Information
- Location: Saiki City, Oita Prefecture
- Nearest Station: JR Saiki Station
- Opening Hours: Open for both lunch and dinner
- Facilities: Private rooms available, non-smoking
Combine with Sightseeing
Nearby, you’ll find Saiki’s fish market, bustling with activity in the morning.
They even have unique items like red shiso sushi.
Seeing red shiso used in sushi rolls made me think that shiso-maki could also be a wonderful idea.
Conclusion
Fuku Sushi is a must-visit restaurant in Saiki, where guests can savor both the freshness of the Bungo Channel and the craftsmanship of skilled sushi chefs. Combining authentic flavors with warm hospitality, it is an essential stop on any Oita trip.
