Order dozens of plates! So full you can lean against the wall

🍣 RUKA: Boston’s Surprise Gem—Better Than Expected (Skip the Sushi, Though) Team outing with coworkers, and let’s be real: I low-key assumed an American-picked spot would be all drinks, no food. But RUKA? Pleasantly shocked. We ate way too much (full to the point of discomfort 🫠), so here’s a quick star rating breakdown—order these, skip that sushi. 🌟 Top Picks (From Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Pork Buns: 5 stars. Remember my rave about Pagu’s buns? These are a close second—tender pork belly, soft buns, and just enough sauce. So good, we grabbed seconds. Hot-Sticky Ribs: 6 stars, the table favorite. Fall-off-the-bone tender, glossy with a sweet-spicy glaze—we fought over the last rib. Salmon Tiradito: 4.5 stars. Fresh salmon with a bright, zesty marinade—light, flavorful, and a nice break from heavy dishes. Pork Yakisoba: 5 stars. Savory, slightly smoky noodles with tender pork and veggies—so satisfying, even cold leftovers tasted good. Mongolian Beef (with Puff Noodles): 4.5 stars. Tender beef in a rich sauce, paired with crispy “puff noodles”—crunch + savory = winning combo. 😐 Solid, But Not Spectacular Chicken Fried Rice: 4 stars. The chicken was good, but the rice itself was bland—needs more soy or garlic. Yucca Wasabi Puffs: 3.5 stars. Crispy, with a mild wasabi kick, but forgettable. Huli Huli Chicken: 4 stars. Tender, sweet-savory chicken—classic, but not as standout as the ribs. Hamachi Dish (with Purple Flowers): 3.5 stars. Toppings were tasty (bright, fresh), but the rice was dry and hard—ruined the texture. ❌ Hard Pass Sushi Rolls: 2 stars, major letdown. For a “sushi restaurant,” this was rough. Rice was dry, fish was average—even my American coworkers agreed: “Meh.” Desserts: 3.5 stars (if you love sugar). All three were insanely sweet. The fish-shaped one was the best (4 stars), but Fried Dough? Americans lost their minds over it—if you crave sugary, fried goodness, go for it. 🍶 Drinks & Vibe Sake: $90 a bottle, but smooth and easy-drinking—worth splitting with the group. Value: 10 people (only 2 women), multiple orders of each dish + drinks = $600 pre-tax/tip. Great for a big group. RUKA’s Asian fusion hits hard with ribs, buns, and noodles—just steer clear of the sushi. Perfect for (team outings) or big groups. 📍 RUKA (Downtown): Boston’s better-than-expected group spot—order the ribs. #BostonAsianFusion #TeamDinner #RibsObsessed