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Fugetsu

JapaneseOkonomiyakiYakisobaOsakaJapanese Street Food

Fugetsu is the Bay Area franchise of Osaka's venerable Tsuruhashi okonomiyaki brand, operated by Japanese owner Shinya Fujimoto inside the Rokko Japanese Restaurant complex in downtown Sunnyvale. The menu centers on freshly made okonomiyaki in multiple regional styles, yakisoba noodles, tonpeiyaki, and uni yaki onigiri.

Price
¥
Area
Sunnyvale
Since
2021
Owner
Shinya Fujimoto
Fugetsu — authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Sunnyvale
Plate № 64
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About
Tsuruhashi is one of Osaka's most storied okonomiyaki institutions, tracing its roots back over 140 years in Japan's street food culture. Fugetsu brings that tradition to Sunnyvale under Japanese owner Shinya Fujimoto, operating within the Rokko Japanese Restaurant space on S Frances Street. The menu is a deep exploration of the okonomiyaki family — pork, seafood, sea urchin, and house special varieties — alongside Osaka's other iconic street foods: yakisoba noodles with multiple sauce profiles, tonpeiyaki pork omelette, mentai mayo yaki onigiri, and a changing selection of seasonal specials. Everything is made to order and emerges piping hot.
Neighborhood & visiting

Fugetsu sits in Sunnyvale, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Fugetsu is the only Bay Area franchise of Tsuruhashi, an Osaka institution with over 140 years of okonomiyaki heritage.
  • The 25-minute preparation time reflects the authentic from-scratch process — no pre-made batter shortcuts — that real Osaka okonomiyaki requires.
  • The sea urchin (uni) okonomiyaki is a premium variation rarely found outside specialist Japanese restaurants and a genuine indulgence.
  • Mentai mayo yaki onigiri — crispy grilled rice balls with spicy cod roe — are a cult favorite and one of Fugetsu's most ordered dishes.

Fugetsu operates inside the Rokko Japanese Restaurant at 190 S Frances St. Orders can also be placed online at fugetsu-usa.com for pickup. — Format: Casual okonomiyaki restaurant. Authenticity: Japanese owner Shinya Fujimoto operates Fugetsu as the US franchise of the Tsuruhashi okonomiyaki brand from Osaka, representing a 140-year-old Japanese street food tradition.

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Frequently asked

About Fugetsu

Is Fugetsu an authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco?
Yes — Fugetsu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Fugetsu located?
Fugetsu is located at 190 S Frances St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, San Francisco, USA in the Sunnyvale neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Fugetsu?
Fugetsu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Fugetsu?
Fugetsu sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in San Francisco.
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