Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

 

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Trey G.

Jacksonville, FL

1/10/2006

I almost feel bad writing a review for this restaurant.  I love Japanese restaurants and have eaten at probably a dozen in town, including this one.  My review for Kanki is a testament to my feelings on Japanese restaurants.  However, I must be honest.  I would not ever eat at Mt. Fuji.  Mt. Fuji actually used to be known as Sho-Gun.  Sho-Gun was actually shut down due to health code violations.  I do not know if Fuji is run by the same or by different management, but the bad press its predecessor received justifies my feelings.  I would not eat a meal there for free.  Now, lots of people eat there every day.  It's the only Japanese steakhouse in that area of any prominence.  When it was known as Sho-Gun, I ate there (it has to have been at least ten years ago, but I did nevertheless).  The food was on par with any other Japanese steakhouse.  It wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst.  I can say this (warning: some people may find out more than they ever wanted to know about me starting... now...): I often have undesirable reactions to Japanese food.  There are two places at which my reactions to that food have been the greatest.  Sho-Gun was one of them; Mt. Fuji would likely continue the trend if I ever ate there.  I have not found the other Japanese steakhouse on this site, but will review it when I do (I actually passed out while walking out of that one).  In short, unless you have no other option, try to avoid Mt. Fuji.  I know lots of people eat there with no problem, but the same held true when it was Sho-Gun.  That doesn't mean it's a good idea.  The prices are on par with other Japanese restaurants and the location is good near Regency Mall.

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