In 1962, Colorado Springs in the United States and Fujiyoshida in Japan officially established a Sister City agreement. This partnership was created to strengthen friendship and cultural exchange between the two communities, centered around their iconic mountains—Pikes Peak and Mount Fuji—which symbolize the identity and pride of each region. ~City of Colorado Springs
“The name, Fujiyama, was chosen to represent Mount Fuji—a symbol of strength, tradition, and endurance,” Nancy Jang (manager) and Minji Suh (owner) said via email. “Our restaurant name reflects the spirit of connection between Japan and Colorado Springs, honoring both cultures while serving the local community. We feel proud to be a part of a city that shares this historical relationship with Japan.”
Community Respect & Devotion
Located in the heart of Colorado Springs at 22 Tejon Street, Fujiyama has been serving the community of Colorado Springs since 1998, making it one of the longest-operating sushi restaurants in the city.
Fujiyama has earned the respect and devotion of the local community through consistency, leadership, passion, hospitality and customer appreciation.
Suh and Jang have worked together on and off since 1998 and have built Fujiyama together over the last 28 years.
“We often joke about our leadership dynamic: Minji is like the ‘father,’ strong, firm, and a decisive leader,” (Nancy) Jang says. “Nancy is like the ‘mother,’ providing warmth, comfort, and support for both staff and customers. This balance has created a family-like environment within the restaurant that guests can truly feel when they visit.”
Quality Control
Fresh, high-quality ingredients are a top priority at Fujiyama. Suh has always enjoyed eating fresh fish and can be found at the restaurant almost daily, enjoying a meal.
“I want to be confident that anything served to the customers is something that I would happily eat myself,” Suh says.
Their philosophy on quality control is simple and sincere:
- Fresh, high quality ingredients
- Consistent, carefully prepared sushi and sashimi
- A welcoming atmosphere where customers feel appreciated
Customer Appreciation + Community
Suh and Jang understand that their community is a huge part of their ongoing success. During the pandemic when several downtown restaurants were forced to close permanently, they were able to survive, thanks to the support of loyal customers.
“We love to share how important our regular guests and community support have been over the years,” Jang and Suh said via email. “We show our appreciation through service, quality, and long standing traditions like our Monday night special.”
The Monday-night 50 percent off special began as a summer promotion 10 years ago and due to the huge success, it became an established weekly institution. Suh and Jang wanted to offer their customers the ability to try various items on the menu at an affordable price. As a thank you to their community, they continue the tradition and offer:
- 50 percent off every Monday night from 5-6 pm
- Applies to most of the menu, including sushi, sashimi, grilled items, drinks and sake
- Excludes market-priced items
In addition to the Monday-night special, Fujiyama hosts live jazz music every Friday night, a DJ every Saturday night, a happy hour menu Tuesday-Sunday, and a buffet once a month.
Event Space + Catering
Fujiyama loves to help the community celebrate milestone events. Elevate your next gathering at Fujiyama, where they invite you to savor exceptional flavors in a setting designed for connection, offering a versatile event space perfect for accommodating both intimate gatherings as well as large group celebrations.
Beyond the dining room, they provide their signature high quality catering options for your chosen venue, so you can focus on the reason behind your celebration.
Address + Phone: 22 Tejon Street | 719-630-1167
Website: https://fujiyamasushi.com/
Instagram + Facebook @FujiyamaCOS
“I want to be confident that anything served to the customers is something that I would happily eat myself.”