5 Crazy Japanese food with great value for money | Must eat in Boston

🍱 Fuji at Assembly: Boston’s Go-To Japanese Spot—Your New “Home Kitchen” for Sushi and Stir-Fries I’ve been here five times in two months—this place is basically my second kitchen. No surprise: Most chefs and managers are Chinese, so the flavors hit that “just right” note (even their wasabi is sweet, not overpoweringly spicy—love that). 🔥 The Must-Orders (Weekly Rotation) Lunch Special Bento Box: Insanely good value. At $19, it’s huge—my boyfriend and I couldn’t finish it. Perfect for a quick, filling meal without breaking the bank. Spicy Fried Chicken (Appetizer): 4.5 stars. My ride-or-die… most of the time. Crispy, coated in a sweet-spicy sauce, but once it was oversalted with tough meat (chef’s off day?). Still, 90% of the time, it’s 5-star worthy. Stir-Fried Udon: 5 stars. Garlicky, savory, and universally loved. I prefer the beef version over seafood—tender slices that soak up the sauce. The noodles are chewy, not mushy—perfection. Calamari: 4.5 stars. Q-tender, lightly fried, and not rubbery. Served with a zesty dip—great for sharing. Tempura: 4.5 stars. Generous portions, crispy batter, and not greasy (except the broccoli, which gets a little heavy on the flour). Veggies and shrimp stay tender inside. 🥢 Solid, But With Quirks Maki Rolls: 4.5 stars. Fresh seafood, but rice consistency varies—sometimes it’s a huge, dense clump (hard to swallow). When the rice is right, though, they’re fantastic. Sushi Boat: 4 stars. Worth it for groups—plenty of variety (nigiri, maki, sashimi) at a good price. Uni: 3.5 stars. Fresh, but lacks that sweet, buttery richness you get from top-tier spots. Fine, but not memorable. ✨ Pro Tip Sit at the bar! They’ll slide you a tiny, free piece of sushi—melty, oily, and so good. It’s the little things. 📌 Verdict Assembly’s Fuji is consistent, affordable, and feels like “home” (thanks to that Chinese-chef touch). Lunch specials are a steal, and the udon alone keeps me coming back. Skip the ink location (hit-or-miss), but this one? A keeper. 📍 Fuji at Assembly: Your new go-to for quick, satisfying Japanese food. #BostonJapaneseFood #LunchDeals #SushiLovers