Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Blue Fuji Restaurant Now Open at 200 Great Road


The Blue Fuji restaurant at 200 Great Road opened last month. The new restaurant replaces Asiana Bistro which closed in August. Blue Fuji has an additional location in Medford. I recently spoke with Chris who is the manager for the Bedford location.

The main dining area has been completely redone from when it was Asiana Bistro.
According to Chris, Blue Fuji focuses on organic Japanese and Chinese cuisine including "Fusion" Sushi. While the menu is similar to their Medford location, the Bedford restaurant has added a bunch of new items such as Sushi with organic quinoa rice in place of the standard white rice.

The restaurant features 88 seats spread across several dining rooms.
The new restaurant has undergone a complete renovation. The extensive wood work gives it a interesting rustic feel. The decor at the Bedford location is very different from the decor in Medford.

In addition to the standard items, the Sushi bar features a wide assortment of special Sushi Rolls. 
Chris mentioned they really love the Bedford site. They think the town is great and the location being adjacent to Lexington and Concord is ideal for attracting new customers.

The restaurant includes a small bar. As stated by Chris Tsao (pictured here), 
the most requested bar drink is a Mai Tai.
According to Chris, all of the management staff which includes the head chef, have around 20 years experience in the restaurant industry. They currently have about 20 employees.

One of the dining rooms can be fully sectioned off as a function room with
room for up to 45 people.
In conjunction with their regular menu, Blue Fuji also offers weekday lunch specials. In addition to takeout, the restaurant also offers online ordering, delivery and corporate catering.

The updated decor includes lots of reclaimed wood along with a selection of antiques 
that are several hundred years old
Chris has been pleased with the grand opening and mentioned that many of their initial customers have already returned. They are interested in working together with the community and hope many will come and try their food.

Customers encounter a Bubble Wall upon entering the restaurant.
The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 9 pm and 11:30 am to 9:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.


Comment:
It will be interesting to see what impact Blue Fuji has on Ginger and The Great Wall.