Izakaya Fuku, Jackson Heights, NY

Rating:

 4.5

Cost:

$20 – $30

Vibrant, compact restaurant with classic Japanese deep-fried & grilled dishes, plus noodles & bento.

Izakaya Fuku

Discover Izakaya Fuku in Jackson Heights, NY

Izakaya Fuku in Jackson Heights, NY, stands out as a casual Japanese restaurant blending traditional flavors with a welcoming vibe, perfect for those seeking authentic eats in a bustling neighborhood. This spot offers a range of Japanese favorites like ramen and bento boxes, served amid eclectic decor that creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere for diners exploring top-rated Japanese places near me. The menu highlights fresh, flavorful dishes that capture the essence of Japanese cuisine, making it an ideal choice for anyone craving sushi restaurants close to home. With its moderate pricing and focus on quality ingredients, Izakaya Fuku provides a delightful escape for solo visitors or groups, appealing to those searching for the best sushi near me in a lively setting.

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What Visitors Are Buzzing About

Folks rave about the lively atmosphere at this spot, where friendly service and a welcoming vibe make every meal feel special, especially for groups or casual get-togethers. Many highlight the tasty appetizers and hearty ramen as standout choices that deliver on flavor, though a few mention that some dishes could use a bit more balance in texture or seasoning for an even better experience. Overall, it's praised as a hidden gem for enjoying Japanese-inspired eats late into the evening, with attentive staff adding to the charm and making it easy to recommend for anyone in the area. Despite minor feedback on certain items, the general consensus leans positive, emphasizing how it brings people together for fun and satisfying meals. If you're hunting for top-rated sushi places near me, this location often leaves visitors feeling glad they stopped by, ready to return for more.

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Address & Phone

Jackson Heights
71-28 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 255-1120

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Parking Options

Free street parking:Paid street parking:Valet parking:

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Reviews

  • J. Lamar H.  5

    This is a really really good place from the silent traveler to all of you, be safe, be well, be open. Ladies and gentlemen this is a place that if you want to experience Japanese culture or just Asian culture. This is a good place to do that you're going to experience how modern culture meets the past. When you walk in the door you're greeted with a big smile. The food is really good and there's a TV that is showing the chef and how he makes each dishes if you get in the right position and you can see it. You scan your QR code with your phone and you can get the menu right there or they can give you a paper menu but the latest and greatest is in scanning a QR code. Very nice quiet and quaint place for couples families and really good gatherings. Why we were there we had a chance to really watch and experience friends come together and having a really good time and celebrating something. I highly recommend this place inside and out. They have great Ramen and other great choices as well so if you're in the area and you're in the neighborhood please check them out you cannot go wrong.

  • J. Gurung  4

    Had this place on my list for years and finally made it. A very lively and bustling place. The food was decent. we ordered salmon carpaccio, karaage and a pasta dish. It was all delicious. servers were very very attentive. Highly recommend this place. CASH ONLY.

  • SUMMER B.  5

    My favorite Izakaya restaurant in Jackson Heights Queens. It close n convenient location. The atmosphere give you an old town feeling funky and chill at the same time. All staff are very professional and friendly. Food are delicious. I love that they are open pretty late that I can enjoy eat out after works. Recommended.

  • Edna L  4

    I love that when you walk in the door, you’ll be automatically greeted by the staff and brought to your table. There are also hooks on the wall next to your table where you can hang your coat and belongings. If you run out of space, the staff will help you hang it somewhere nearby. The staff here are very kind, patient, and friendly. Definitely a plus already! However, the food could be better. We shared the following appetizers: Ika Sansai (squid salad with vegetables), Tako Wasabi, Karaage Chicken, Mentai Mayo Fries, and the Ponzu Tuna Tataki. By choice, I only had a small piece of the squid salad and the wasabi octopus because they weren’t that great. Both were too chewy so if that’s not your type of texture in food, maybe avoid them. The tuna tataki had excellent presentation but lacks a bit of taste… kind of bland. The karage was pretty good with a good amount of chicken and the lemon squeezed on top of the juicy interior was honestly the first thing I enjoyed here. The best appetizer we ordered though were the mentai mayo fries. That was definitely a favorite for the group! The fries were crispy, hot, and the paired with the mentai mayo was delicious even though I’m not a big fan of mayo (you taste more mentai than mayo here which was a big plus for us). Speaking of mentai, we also ordered the Mentai Udon. Being a huge udon fan and since their mentai mayo from the fries were good, I expected a lot from this and was very very disappointed by it instead. This tasted like straight up mayo with noodles and I couldn’t eat more than a bite of this. I guess if you love mayo, order this? But you might as well put udon and mayo on a plate, mix it up and serve. Their presentation for this (and all their dishes) was pretty good though. The highlight was the bacon… when not covered in sauce. I also tried the chili garlic Hokkaido and the zuwaikani pasta (snow crab pasta). Both had a tiny but very welcome kick to it. The chili garlic one was overly sweet for noodles but one of us ranked this his favorite of the 3 noodles! The snow crab pasta was the most neutral of all 3. Came with lots of fish eggs and snow crab! I ordered the black garlic ramen to share because of all the recommendations to try it. I love garlic so I just had to try this. The ramen came with lots of mushrooms, 2 large pieces of char siu, scallions, and half a ramen egg. As this sets upon the table, all you smell is garlic! … but all you taste is also garlic. There was just too much garlic and after a while, it gets tiring, even for someone who loves garlic. Perhaps it’d be better if the black garlic came on the side and we could adjust it for ourselves. Overall, food was honestly very meh. 3/5. The service/atmosphere 4/5. When the bill comes, it comes in a dvd case which is pretty cute concept. This place is cash only!! Also, I’m not sure if they do this all the time, but gratuity was already included for us. It’s typical for restaurants to already have tip included for parties of 6 or more but we were only a group of 5. The staff here honestly should have said something. Usually staff at restaurants say something if they already include gratuity in the bill. Not seeing this, I included tip again… so read your bill carefully, people!!! … unless you want to give a 50% tip like I did and not realizing until hours later why the staff was so happy after the bill was collected… happy holidays to the staff!

  • Lia Arakelian  5

    The best place ever. And such a hidden gem. Prim our server was the most amazing human. My favorites were the kimchi, and the aburi salmon salad (I ended up ordering two). My boyfriend got the black garlic ramen which looked beautiful. The restaurant itself was fun, cozy, inviting. I already want to come back.