RUKA (Godfrey Hotel)

RUKA is a Peruvian-Asian restaurant in the Godfrey Hotel in downtown Boston, built around the Nikkei and Chifa traditions that blend Peruvian cooking with Japanese and Chinese influences. The kitchen uses Peruvian techniques and produce alongside ingredients such as shiso, aji amarillo, togarashi and yuzu, serving shareable plates of sushi, ceviche, wok-fried rice, wontons and more. The dining room’s organic design draws on South America’s dramatic landscapes and lively cities.

The bar program leans on tropical fruit, with easy-sipping cocktails built on passionfruit, guava, lychee and berries that are meant to pair with the bold food. The dining room mixes Peruvian and Asian cultural motifs to dramatic effect, and the restaurant aims to feed the culinary and cultural curiosity of gourmands and travelers alike. RUKA is part of COJE, the group behind Coquette, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar and several other restaurants.

What to Know

• Small groups can book the Chef’s Table.
• Fully private events can be arranged, with the team helping to plan the celebration.
• Digital gift cards can also be used at other COJE restaurants, such as Yvonne’s, Mariel and Cocorico.
• It is listed with the Downtown Boston Alliance.