Mt Fuji

05/17/2008 Posted by Jbblackwell

First time I have left almost a full meal on the table in ten years; and not ask for the rest to be wrapped up. Food was amateur, poor. The taste was quite memorable; but not in a good way. Service was slow and poor...almost comical. There are other similar restaurants in the area with similar menus that are wonderful. They need to step it up or they probably will not be around long. I should have gave the $70 spent to charity or some other worthy cause. Always a great disapointment when you walk away from a restaurant regretting the money you spent. I usually will give a restaurant a second and sometime even a third chance; but I will not be back. In my opinion the food was that bad. Sorry; but in my opinion, I definately do not recommend this restaurant.

Pros: Leaving the restaurant to hear the great Friday music and atomosphere outside in Brightleaf Square

Cons: Food,Service,

05/13/2008 Posted by godistoobusy

I have been to Mt. Fuji on several occasions now. The food is okay. No better or worse than P.F. Changs. The problem is the service and atmosphere. Each time, the service has been terrible. Last night's meal was the last straw. There was one table of drunk undergrads who were screaming and pounding on their table for hours. They were clearly disturbing everyone in the restaurant, but no one did anything. There was no way anyone could have a pleasant conversation during their meal. It was overwhelming. When we talked to the wait staff, they didn't care and made excuses for the undergrads, likely because of the large tip they were anticipating. Then we talked to the owner who was drinking at the bar the whole time. He said that he didn't do anything because he was "off duty"! Are you kidding me!?!? He is the OWNER! He couldn't have been more indifferent about our terrible experience. I've never experienced anything like that -- an owner who did not care about return business. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident. That place always has problems and the staff is always either rude or incompetent.

Cons: The whole dining experience

11/06/2007 Posted by nickw918

Depending on the night (I recommend Tuesdays and would stay away on Mondays) this is actually pretty good sushi.

Pros: fish can be very fresh, presentation always good

Cons: bad service

10/10/2007 Posted by ladynoor

The food on our table was not cooked proper at all. My dish smelled like raw egg :( Not able to eat any of the dishes at our table.

Cons: Thumbs down

08/27/2007 Posted by dwe1978

I've gone several times to dinner to this place. It would take awhile to get seated and then get the food. But I went for a business lunch and there were few people there. We got the food quickly and it was delicious. I recommend this place with one reservation: the prices are not the cheapest. Entrees are a dollar or two more than similar places.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Prices are a little too high

07/16/2007 Posted by bcdixon

Located in downtown Durham in the Brightleaf section I have to admit that the sushi is great. It does not have a fishy smell or a fishy taste. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is relatively great especially if you happen to get the waiter name Dan. He has tons of personality and charisma which can make your dining experience a joy. Get there early before it gets crowded or you will have a long wait for your food. If you are planning to come for lunch try to get there between 11:00AM and 11:30AM. That way you will be promptly seated or you can pick your seat. You may even want to sit outside if the day is not too warm. Make sure that you try the seaweed salad. It is to die for. Be exotic and go for a dish that you would ordinarily not order. For it is better to try than to not have tried at all.

Pros: Great Food!

Cons: Can be very crowded and service can be slow if you get there later than earlier.

04/15/2007 Posted by queen13

Delicious Asian fusion food and sushi, the curries are all soo yummy and it has the only good pad thai in the triangle. Prompt seating usually, unless its the weekend-- call ahead to give your name. Drinks are also great-- the bartender was extra friendly and able to match my food with an equally wonderful cocktail. Its also vegetarian friendly; theyll make any dish with tofu instead of meat. Its kind of pricey, but worth it! Call ahead and reserve if you have a big group or want to sit in the seperate room with straw mats.

Pros: Good mix of foods and nice cocktails

Cons: Can be crowded/long wait

02/27/2007 Posted by unclepen

I went to this place with some co-workers and I thought it was a great Sushi restaurant. They serve big portions and everything was well-presented. I had one of the sampler platters, and everything was great. It's also a great atmosphere. We sat at a table, but they also have a neat sushi bar that looks like it would be fun. I would recommend Mount Fuji!

Pros: Sushi

Cons: parking is difficult

07/21/2006 Posted by whisenton

We have visited this restaurant three times. On two of those occasions, my husband requested medium rare beef .... both times, the cook sent WELL DONE beef! On the last visit, I had chicken terriyaki and it was so overcooked, it was rubbery!! Good sushi but the food is lacking and the service is bad, even when there are few clients. We will NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Pros: good sushi

Cons: food overcooked

06/10/2006 Posted by haofeng

I traveled extensively throughout Asia and fell in love with the unique and healthy cuisine offered by China, Japan, and Thailand. Mt. Fuji offers the first true authentic pan-Asia cooking that I have experienced in the Southeast. Their sushi is delectable and their chefs are first rate. The curry dishes are an absolute must! I had given up hope on finding perfected Asian cuisine until Mt. Fuji came along. Though I would still consider it the best kept secret of Durham, call ahead for reservations because this place now holds a steady crowd of repeat customers who have also fervently recommended this restaurant to their friends. From their elegant surroundings to friendly staff, the remarkable talents of both the sushi and kitchen chefs are offered to you in a dining experience that will be worth your money and give you an experience to look forward to after a hard days work.

Pros: Authentic Cuisine, Warm Servers, Great Food