Brookline is saying goodbye to one of its favorite Japanese restaurants this month. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is closing its doors permanently this week. However, they’ve dropped a hint of a new adventure coming soon.
FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine Closes Doors After 27 Years in Business
For more than two decades, FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine has wrapped Brookline in umami flavors. The restaurant quickly became a favorite among many and has continued to do business successfully to this day. Despite the success, the restaurant is now permanently closing its doors.
The news of the restaurant’s sudden closure was shared via social media. The post states that this was a decision made by the owner due to his personal reasons. The restaurant will be closing its doors on November 5, 2025.
“We regret to announce that our owner decided to cease operations due to his personal reasons—effective November 5, 2025,” reads the post.
The news soon left locals surprised, and they rushed to express their emotions on the post. Meanwhile, the restaurant thanks everyone who has been a part of their journey. Holding deep gratitude towards them, they thank customers for all the memories that were shared over the years.
Finally, the post ends with a hint that something new and exciting might be waiting ahead. As everyone looks forward to the new chapter ahead for FuGakyu Japanese Cuisine, the post bids farewell.
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Community Reacts to the Sudden Closure
After the news of the restaurant’s closure was announced, customers took to social media to share their love for the restaurant. While many share their favorite memories of the restaurant, others aren’t happy about the closure.
One Instagram user named jimb0allen writes, “You cannot do this to us. I will stand outside every day until you can serve me my beautiful spicy salmon again. This will go down as one of the largest tragedies in Massachusetts history. This is a shot heard around the world.”
The love Brookline holds for the restaurant is evident to all. However, a chapter has to end for a new journey to begin. Guests can visit the restaurant at 1280 Beacon St, Brookline, before the doors close permanently.
