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Fuji Japán Étterem
Traditional JapaneseTeppanyakiShabu-shabuTatami roomsHungary's oldest Japanese restaurant
Fuji Japán Étterem is Hungary's first and oldest Japanese restaurant, operating since 1991 with Japanese-trained kitchen staff, tatami rooms, an open sushi bar, and a full menu of traditional dishes from shabu-shabu to tempura.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Óbuda (District III)
- Since
- 1991
Plate № 10
About
Founded in 1991, Fuji Japán Étterem holds the distinction of being Hungary's original Japanese restaurant – a pioneer that introduced authentic Japanese cuisine to Budapest decades before the city's current dining boom. The kitchen has consistently been led by Japanese-trained chefs, and the restaurant is a known gathering point for Japanese expatriates in Hungary, many of whom rely on Fuji for a genuine taste of home. The dining room features tatami seating rooms alongside conventional tables, and the menu is a comprehensive survey of traditional Japanese cooking: sushi and sashimi at the open bar, teppanyaki prepared tableside, sukiyaki and shabu-shabu hot pots, ramen, tempura, and udon noodles. After relocating from its original Zugliget address to Szépvölgyi út in Óbuda, Fuji continues to operate in the same neighbourhood cluster as Okuyama No Sushi and Sushi Sei.
Neighborhood & visiting
Fuji Japán Étterem sits in Óbuda (District III), one of Budapest's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Hungary's very first Japanese restaurant – a 34-year institution that defined Japanese dining in the country.
- Japanese-trained kitchen staff have run the kitchen since 1991, maintaining authentic standards across generations.
- Rare traditional features including tatami dining rooms and a live open sushi bar are almost impossible to find elsewhere in Hungary.
- Full-service traditional menu: sushi, teppanyaki, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen and tempura under one roof.
Relocated from original Zugliget address (Csatárka u. 54, District II) to current Óbuda location.
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Frequently asked
About Fuji Japán Étterem
- Is Fuji Japán Étterem an authentic traditional japanese restaurant in Budapest?
- Yes — Fuji Japán Étterem is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese in Budapest: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Fuji Japán Étterem located?
- Fuji Japán Étterem is located at Szépvölgyi út 21, 1037 Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Hungary in the Óbuda (District III) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Fuji Japán Étterem?
- Fuji Japán Étterem accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Fuji Japán Étterem?
- Fuji Japán Étterem sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese of this format in Budapest.
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