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A sushi serving robot, Mushroom, is serving guests at Fushi Yami. The robot was introduced to the sushi restaurant in "mid October." (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Sushi serving robot rolls around Fushi Yami

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 19, 2023

DeKALB – Fushi Yami has introduced a new employee: a 5-foot robot named Mushroom.  Mushroom has four trays behind a black screen that displays a smile while it works. When riding through the restaurant, the robot visits tables where customers can...

An employee works behind the counter Friday at Fushi Yami, 822 W. Lincoln Highway. 

Food Fridays: Fushi Yami DeKalb’s go-to sushi restaurant

By Northern Star staff | August 28, 2015

If you're sick of eating McDonald's and Chipotle every day, find something different around DeKalb.Fushi Yami, 822 W. Lincoln Highway, is NIU's go-to sushi restaurant. It offers moderate prices, fast delivery through EatStreet and a large variety of Japanese...

Junction Shopping Center to host after hours event

By Juliana Leprich | April 9, 2012

Local businesses will come together for an after hours event at the Junction Shopping Center, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, tonight. Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery, Babs & Cocos Tea Emporium, Fushi Yami and Pizza Villa will be offering different samples...