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A Journey of Flavour Since 2001

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Our Journey

2001

Nairobi's first dedicated Japanese restaurant opens near Sarit Centre, Ring Road Parklands.

Opening Day

2001

The kitchen is led by Nairobi's first female sushi chef — setting a standard for excellence.

Our First Chef

2007

We move into our purpose-built home with our iconic sushi bar placed at the very entrance.

Our Location

2015

Growing our team to over 30 specialist chefs across Japanese and Korean cuisine.

Our Team

2025

Celebrating 24 years of serving Nairobi with 31 chefs, 19 servers and 5 admin staff.

24 Years

Our Philosophy

Authentic Tradition

We source the freshest fish and follow traditional Japanese techniques passed down through our chefs.

Always Fresh

Every dish is prepared fresh to order. We never compromise on quality or ingredient freshness.

Community First

Furusato means hometown. We treat every guest as family and every meal as a moment to remember.

The People Behind Every Plate

Our dedicated team brings decades of culinary expertise and heartfelt hospitality to every dish and every guest who walks through our doors.

31
Chefs
19
Servers
5
Admin Staff

Furusato means hometown. When you dine with us, you are always home.

— Furusato Team, Nairobi