How It All Began

A Hometown
Born in Nairobi

On 1 May 2001, we opened Furusato near Sarit Centre — a name chosen for its meaning: "hometown." Our dream was to create dishes that would transport our guests to a place of comfort and nostalgia, like their hometown.

From the start, Furusato was a place of firsts. Our kitchen was led by Nairobi's first female sushi chef — a testament to our daring spirit. For decades, her journey, rich with experience, has inspired our recipes, each one a living story. These culinary traditions continue to evolve, shaped by customer feedback.

"Our dream was to create dishes that transport our guests to a place of comfort — like their hometown."

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2007 — A New Chapter

How Furusato Came to Be

In 2007, we moved our restaurant to a new home — a place we meticulously designed to be an authentic piece of Japan in Nairobi. We intentionally placed the sushi bar in the centre, making it the first thing customers see upon entering.

Over the years, our recipes have evolved, adapting to Kenyan tastes. Though we've come a long way from where we started — we're now up to 31 chefs, 19 servers, and 5 facilities & administrative staff on a normal evening — our focus on excellence has never shifted.

"When you eat with us, you can expect consistent flavours, familiar foods, in a comfortable setting."

Through the Years

Furusato in Pictures

A glimpse into our restaurant, our kitchen and the memories we've built together over two decades

What We Stand For

Our Values

The principles that guide every dish, every greeting and every moment at Furusato

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Authentic Tradition

Rooted in Japanese culinary heritage — every recipe honours centuries-old techniques passed through generations of master chefs.

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Always Fresh

Only the freshest ingredients find their way to your plate, every single day without exception. No shortcuts, ever.

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Community First

Rooted in Nairobi for over 20 years — our team of 31 chefs and 19 servers are the beating heart of our kitchen.

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A Seat for Everyone

We welcome every family to a warm atmosphere where precious moments are shared over beautiful, consistent food.

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Japanese & Korean

Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, bibimbap — two great East Asian cuisines celebrated under one roof in Westlands.

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Nairobi Spirit

Japanese flavours, Nairobi spirit — adapting our recipes to Kenyan tastes while honouring every original tradition.

Come Experience It

Ready to Make Memories?

Open every day from 12 pm to 10 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome — groups of 8 or more please reserve ahead.

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Delivery

Furusato delivers for free for orders over 3000ksh. For orders under 3000ksh a delivery fee applies depends on distance and ranges from 300ksh to 500ksh. Please call or WhatsApp us at 0722 488 706 to place an order or for additional inquiries!

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