Gochi is a really nice spot for a date night, but it's also a great place to go with friends or family. The atmosphere feels very traditionally Japanese, and taking off your shoes before entering the dining area adds to the experience. The servers were all friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was also really good. My highlights were the ceviche with their homemade potato chips, along with both the braised and grilled beef tongue. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. I noticed a lot of tables ordering the claypot rice dishes, so those seem to be popular. I'll definitely be coming back to try them next time. read more

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We were seated at 8:35pm. and told we needed to order immediately because it was last call. Our food arrived at 8:50, but at 9:05, just 15 minutes later, we were told to box everything up and leave. We were never informed before ordering that we would have only 15 minutes to eat. Had we known, we would not have stayed. I understand that the restaurant closes at 9:00 and that the staff wanted to go home, especially on a Saturday night. However, if customers are seated and allowed to order shortly before closing, they should be given a reasonable amount of time to finish their meal. Many restaurants allow customers at least 30 minutes after closing to finish eating when their orders are accepted that late. At the very least, the required departure time should have been clearly communicated before we ordered. I raised the issue with the manager, she was dismissive and showed little empathy. I hope the owner reads this and changes the closing protocol so future customers are treated with better communication and consideration. read more

Came here for my birthday with my family of four. Overall, the food was good, but the experience had some frustrating points. First, a huge negative for me: the entire menu is QR-code only. The menu is massive--something like eight or nine pages--and having to scroll through all of that on a tiny iPhone screen was absolutely ridiculous. For a restaurant with such an extensive menu, they really need physical menus. It honestly made ordering far more frustrating than it should have been. We ordered a lot of different dishes, and everything was really nice. Nothing was bad, but nothing really blew me away either. I'd probably rate the food around a solid 4 stars. Some were amazing and some had critiques. The service was fine, but the staff felt pretty serious and not especially warm. No one acknowledged that it was my birthday, which isn't necessarily a requirement, but it added to the overall feeling that the experience was a little impersonal. My kids were also excited about the traditional sit-down tables, but we were seated at a regular table instead while we walked past many open traditional tables at our 5:45pm reservation. A bit disappointing from the start. They're also very strict about the 90-minute dining limit. With such a huge menu and so many options to look through and order, on a iPhone screen, felt a little rushed. In the end, the food itself was solid, but the QR-code-only menu was such an aggravating experience that it genuinely knocks the overall rating down for me. read more

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If I was grading on food alone it would be more like 4 stars, unfortunately due to the attitude from staff and the their cheap customer service, I have to award them with 1 star. I really wanted to love this place! Was excited to go and bring my family. We ordered a lot of different dishes. One of our miso soups was not good, it was lacking flavor, possibly they messed up and didn't put enough paste or whatever it was. We told them we didn't like that one soup and we didn't eat it. We asked if they can bring us a new one, they refused. The waitress asked if I don't want it anymore, I said no. She proceeded to take away my UNEATEN soup-- and did not bring a replacement. We proceeded to eat our other food we ordered and enjoyed everything else without issue. When the check comes, guess what is still on the bill! The uneaten soup that was taken away!! we tried to ask them to take it off the bill or at least bring it back if they are gonna charge us for it! The said no to either request!! So cheap! Omg !! For the amount of money we spent there, to have that kind of shitty and cheap customer service looks horrible on the restaurant as a whole and does NOT make me want to return or recommend this place to anyone!! Shame on this place!! read more

Though the plaza it sits in isn't particularly eye-catching, Gochi is an aesthetically lovely restaurant with a Japanese-style interior. The parking lot isn't massive, but finding a spot isn't difficult, if my experience is anything to go by. Solo and duo diners are usually seated at normal tables, but large parties have the option of sitting in shoes-off washitsu rooms with tatami mats. The menu is very large, with specific sections condensing their vegetarian & gluten-free offerings. You get a paper menu detailing their specials, and the rest of the menu is accessed through a QR code (which I am personally not a fan of). True to its self-identification as a Japanese fusion tapas spot, the menu ranges from sashimi to soba to risotto korokke to pizza and so on. I recommend eating family-style with a group, as portion sizes are definitely tapas-sized, and trying a little bit of a lot is the best way to experience what Gochi has to offer. Though the atmosphere is great for a date night, the two-seater tables are set up very close to each other, so there won't be much privacy. Most of the dishes I found to be good, but perhaps not exceedingly impressive. The yuzu ceviche was stellar, with fresh fish and a strong citrus flavor, but the accompanying potato chips were a little thick and lacking salt. The sashimi was beautifully presented and fresh, but the pieces were a little smaller than I had expected. The risotto korokke was alright as well; the sauce was great, but the risotto inside was a little bland. Overall, I thought this to be a decently enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is great, the service is good, and the food is varied and interesting. The dishes range from being pretty affordable small dishes to a little too pricey to be worth what you get, so I'd definitely spend a little extra time perusing the menu. I will likely return to try some of the other items in the future. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Risotto Korokke - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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My family and I came to Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas for Father's Day, and it ended up being such a great choice. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and it was one of those meals where everyone at the table found something they loved. One dish I was surprisingly impressed by was the Ankimo (steamed monkfish liver in ponzu). I'll admit, the word liver immediately made me hesitant, and if they hadn't told me what it was, I probably would've been less nervous trying it. But I'm really glad I did because it was incredibly buttery, smooth, and rich. It almost melts in your mouth, and I honestly think it would pair perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. We also ordered the Hiyayakko (cold tofu with ginger & scallions), which was a really refreshing starter. The tofu was silky smooth and delicate, and the ginger, scallions, and soy-based seasoning added just enough flavor without taking away from the freshness of the tofu. It was simple, but really well done. We also ordered the Salmon Mayo Yaki Onigiri. While it was good, I think this is the one dish I'd probably skip next time. The crispy grilled rice ball itself was delicious, but there just wasn't enough salmon mayo on top. It felt like I only got a tiny spoonful, so once that was gone, it was mostly just rice. Since my family couldn't decide, we ended up ordering all three clay pots: the Sake Oyako Meshi (grilled salmon & salmon roe), Unagi Meshi (BBQ freshwater eel), and Tori Soboro Meshi (braised ground chicken). Out of all of them, the Unagi Meshi was easily my favorite. The eel was tender, slightly smoky, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze that soaked into the rice underneath, making every bite incredibly satisfying. The clay pots also gave the rice a nice crispy layer on the bottom, which added even more texture. We also shared two of their signature pizzas: the Mentai Kinoko and the Nasu Curry. I wasn't expecting much since it's pizza at a Japanese restaurant, but they were honestly so good. The crust was paper-thin, crispy, and light, so it didn't leave you feeling heavy afterward. The Mentai Kinoko had a great balance of spicy cod roe, snow crab, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese, while the Nasu Curry had a rich curry flavor that paired surprisingly well with the eggplant and cheese. Both were huge hits with my family. The restaurant itself has a warm, traditional Japanese atmosphere that makes it feel cozy and inviting. The server was incredibly friendly and helpful, taking the time to explain the menu and recommend dishes when we couldn't decide what to order. Their recommendations definitely did not disappoint. My whole family left happy, and it's one of those restaurants where I already know I'll be coming back to try even more of the menu. read more

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Food: Wafa Cesar salad 3/5 pretty standard salad Sirloin steak 5/5 delicious with the fried garlic Kamo yuzu Duck 3.5/5 the duck was cooked very well, but I didn't like the salsa that went with it as much as I thought i would. The yuzu makes it more of a sour sauce than sweet. Nasu Buta Hasamiage fried eggplant in broth 4/5 this was perfectly fried and am interesting dish served in a light broth. Unagi claypot 4/5 it was delicious, but I wish they included a little more Unagi. The rice on the bottom was crispy and all the flavors were well blended. Green tea creme brulee 5/5 well balanced flavors, maybe could use a little more green tea flavor, the vanilla over powered it. But it was still very delicious. Service: 90 minutes of dining time, the menu is large so it took time to decide what to order and they don't have paper menus anymore which is a little hard to review the small font on the phone. I think they should go back to providing at least 1-2 real menus per table. It was very warm in the restaurant even though they said the AC was on. The food came out relatively fast, but there were some pauses between dishes. The claypot rice took the longest and I was almost full by the time it arrived. Ambiance: casual restaurant, authentic Japanese style where you have to remove your shoes and sit on mats. The restaurant filled up quickly by 7pm. We had a reservation for 6:15pm. read more

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Ordered several things to share between 3 girls. So fun to try these Japanese tapas. Unagi bowl was my favorite and mentai pizza was my least favorite! Fyi wait can be long. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Parking is plentiful in the private strip mall and/or on nearby residential streets. Our reserved table was ready upon arrival. Dining is available on the traditional mats or at a table. Started off with the grilled beef tongue which was ok. Felt that it was rather over-grilled and super chewy...bummer. Moved on to the tempura maitake mushrooms and they were excellent. Lightly fried and served with a choice of tempura sauce, matcha salt and/or radish. The seafood pizza was quite tasty too. The unagi clay pot rice was gigantic and featured tons of unagi. The reservation was merely for 90 minutes and the staff informed us about our last call 60 minutes into our dining experience and provided our check shortly thereafter... a touch absurd. ~$60/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. read more

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A coworker once joked that he always runs into me at every decent Japanese restaurant in south bay--and Gochi is one of it. Yes, he should not have been surprised. As a devoted fan of Japanese cuisine, I am truly grateful to the person who first introduced me to this spot. Since then, it has become my definitive go-to for a slightly more upscale, formal lunch with closed friends whenever we have the time to sit and savor a good meal. My typical lunch rotation consists of their excellent donburi bowls: the Niku Kimchi Don(for when I'm going for strong flavor that day), the Tori Nanban Don (for when I'm craving perfectly deep-fried comfort), and my all-time favorite, the Mabo Tofu Don. The Mabo Tofu Don here is an absolute standout to me. It is a brilliant Japanese interpretation of the classic Sichuan dish, trading the traditional numbing spicy for a deeper, savory-sweet flavor profile that is equally delicious. The technical execution of the ingredients is flawless. The minced pork is thoroughly marinated with absolutely no pork odor, and it melds perfectly with their rich Japanese-style fermented bean paste. The addition of the deep-fried eggplant elevates the bowl entirely. If I had tasted eggplant prepared this way during my childhood, it would have cured my eggplant-phobia instantly--the exterior is impeccably crisp, while the inside remains tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Crowned with a perfectly soft-poached onsen egg and served over high-quality rice, the dish achieves a wonderful, multi-layered texture and flavor profile that makes for an incredibly satisfying lunch. I have been on a five-visit streak ordering this Mabo Don, but I promise to eventually break the cycle so I can share my thoughts on the Niku Kimchi and Tori Nanban bowls with my fellow Yelpers soon! read more

MILG (Man, I love Gochi). Updated review as this is my third time here and the first time I tried the wafu miso caesar salad. Definitely not a standout dish, but the rest of the meal was delectable. Sometimes, you don't need vegetables during dinner. Had to order the hamachi carpaccio, unagi meshi, and green tea creme brulee as per usual, but the Nikomi hamburg was a pleasant surprise! The flavor profile is deeply reminiscent of a HK pork chop baked rice if juicy pork meatballs were used. The service is always friendly here and our food came out quickly! My only minor gripe was the pacing as we had 3 dishes on our small square table at one point in the meal. I understand though, since they clearly had a busy night ahead as the restaurant filled up quickly after 7:30 PM. Ambience is kind of loud due to the chatter and closely spaced tables. They really try to maximize the seating here. Make sure you wear socks in case you end up being seated in the carpet area. read more

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I rarely complain about service at restaurants, but I unfortunately have to complain about the service here. Restaurant closes at 9 so I've already paid the bill. My friend and I were finishing the last pieces of our food. It's 9:02 and the staff were already hovering over us and then proceeded to grab and take away all plates and dishes without asking or saying a single word to us. They even reached over me uncomfortably to clear out the dishes on my friend's side. I found this so incredibly rude that I was honestly speechless. I've never experienced this type of treatment at ANY of the thousands of restaurants I've been to, even ones that literally bring the check when they bring your food. It felt like since I had already paid and tipped, they did not care how they treated us as customers. If you don't want ANY customers to stay past 9:00pm, don't bother seating anyone after 7:30pm. The experience of being rushed and pushed out really turned me off from ever returning to eat here. Servers also never returned to fill up our empty water glasses. Looking through other reviews, it seems like their bad/rushed service is definitely a common complaint. Food was decent - there was nothing super special. Plenty of other comparable restaurants at that price point that wouldn't be so disrespectful to their customers. Side note: it was not an especially hot day but it was SO hot and stuffy inside without any circulating air, which made it really uncomfortable. read more

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Have been going here for years as can tell from the older photos. But always enjoy coming here with friends and family. Their version of tapas is enjoyable for everyone to share and their dishes execute an amazing sense of fusion between 2 cultures which I personally really enjoy. read more

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I go here quite often, I love love love Goshi. I really love the vibe that they have in there, I love how we get to take off her shoes and be immersed into Japanese culture. The staff is aclways really nice and attentive. like for example- they were always checking in if we needed more tea :3 I love their food here too, they're tasty small plates. I think their Salmon Aburi is so yummy, the end too you can make the leftover crispy rice into a soup too. read more

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I had a wonderful birthday dinner here! Everything was absolutely delicious. You can tell that they take great pride in the quality of their dishes. We got the unagi meshi, hamachi carpaccio, yuzu ceviche, gyotan shioyaki (beef tongue), and mentai kinoko pizza. The unagi meshi came in a large claypot with delicious unagi and plenty of rice. The raw fish dishes were very fresh and paired well with citrus flavors, extra points for the crunchy taro chips! The beef tongue was chewy and flavorful with the perfect amount of salt. I enjoyed that the pizza had a very thin crust with a variety of seafood toppings. I haven't had anything like it before and it was perfect. I can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu! read more

We'd been here years ago and decided to come back with another couple (4 of us) and had a reservation for 6pm. We were seated quickly in one of those tatami type tables, though not in private room. It wasn't too loud despite it being quite full. In addition to what's pictured, we ordered some sashimi, carpaccio, and some tempura. Everything was tasty, with my favorites being the blue fin tuna sashimi, hamachi carpaccio, and pork clay pot rice. The fish was very fresh and while the ahi sashimi let the fish speak for itself (it was great), the carpaccio was nicely seasoned. The black cod was also very good, but there just wasn't a lot of it. The pizza and udon noodles were the dishes that were just OK, relatively speaking. Those I probably wouldn't order again, not because they were bad or didn't taste good, but there are other things I'd like to try that are probably more special and to my taste. The service was attentive and the food came pretty quickly. The only less than ideal thing was you're limited to only 90 minutes at your table. So if you're wanting to leisurely order some things, see how full you are or how much you like the item, then order some more in more than a couple of rounds. . .or if you want to really catch up with friends you haven't seen for awhile. . .then this isn't ideal if you can't do that within the 90 minute timeframe. Because they will tell you your time is up and you have to leave, which can seem abrupt. The clue should have been when they said "last call for ordering" and it was just a little past 7pm when they wouldn't have been closing, but I didn't clue into it. I really don't know if this is spelled out clearly when you make a reservation or check in for your reservation, but if not, I'd suggest it be communicated just to avoid the feeling that you're being unexpectedly asked to leave. But the food is delicious and creative, so we'd come back again. read more

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We made a reservation for dinner for 4 on Friday and were promptly seated at one of the tatami tables when we arrived at 6pm. (Good that I was wearing slip on shoes.) They had a pretty extensive online menu and some specials on a printed menu. We started with the hamachi carpaccio and bluefin fatty tuna sashimi. Both were high quality, fresh and delicious. The black cod with plum sauce was well executed and tasty. The unagi yanagawa pizza had quite a unique taste and texture. It's been many years since I had a Japanese style pizza at Gochi. It made me feel nostalgic for the days bringing my daughter here when she was little. The clay pot rice with bbq sliced pork was scrumptious with good meat to rice ratio. I loved the crispy rice at the bottom. It would have been perfect if it wasn't so oily. The yaki udon was ok, but a bit oily as well. The tempura lotus roots sandwiched with shrimp had a light batter and was not bad with the sauce. Service was attentive, but a bit rushy. They're pretty strict with their 90-min seating rule. Even though they had another 4-top available and there wasn't anyone waiting at the door, they still asked us to leave at 7:30pm because someone made a reservation. Overall, it was still an enjoyable meal with a variety of yummy dishes and good company. read more

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Originally was supposed to go to a different restaurant but had a bit of a wait and noticed I had this place bookmarked so we came here. Wait wasn't too long and we got sat in a corner. Service was quick and enjoyed every dish we ordered! We ordered the salmon carpaccio, unagi meshi w/ side of dashi soup and soba noodles. The crispy rice of the claypot mixed with the unagi was the perfect balance. The salmon carpaccio was pretty small for what you get. All in all, would come back to try other dishes. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Unagi Meshi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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A Bay Area institution for creative and authentic Japanese food, been around for years and for good reason! Come hungry and/or with lots of people because they have an extensive and varied menu and you'll want to get everything. Be sure to make a reservation because the demand is high and you'll have to wait in a long line for walk ins. Love the classic Japanese design and seating on the ground (shoes off). Their variety of Gochi Pizzas are one of a kind and a must order! read more

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This place is always crowded, especially during the weekend. We came early during the week night and there was no wait! Service is great. They have plenty of waiters/waitresses working. Once we ordered, the food came out fast. Out of all the dishes we ordered, the Hamachi Carpaccio, Asari Sakamushi, Yaki Onigiri, Unagi Pizza and the Grilled Duck Breasts dishes are delicious and stand out. The fried oysters is so-so since the crust is too thick and not light enough. The sea bass special isn't as good as other places as they pan-fried the outside first rather than directly grilling it. The coating is so much that we couldn't taste the fish. IMHO, Tanto's fried oysters and fish (black cod) dishes are better. They have an extensive menu and will come back to try other dishes. read more

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I have been dining with Gochi since college days and always loved their food. But recently I went back for a dinner and had a very disappointing experience with the 90-minute time limit I understand that restaurants may have a time limit for each table, but the way this was handled was extremely disappointing. Some of our food didn't even arrive until about 20 minutes before our 90-minute limit, yet we were told to leave before we had a chance to finish eating. What made it even worse was that there were plenty of empty tables inside. We were literally rushed and shuffled out the door while we were still trying to finish the food we had ordered. I have dined at many restaurants with time limits, but I have never been rushed out like this. If the restaurant is going to enforce such a strict time limit, customers should be clearly warned when placing their final food order that there may not be enough time to finish it. It is not reasonable to serve food so close to the cutoff and then expect customers to leave without finishing it. The issue is not simply having a 90-minute limit--it's the lack of consideration and poor communication about it. The experience left a very bad impression, and unfortunately, I would not return. read more

My husband and I visited the mountain view location a few years back and recently we celebrated a birthday at this location. Our large party made a reservation beforehand and were seated inside one of their rooms. We had to place orders before arriving and the food were ready shortly after we sat down. The host seemed very irritable but the rest of the staff was friendly. My husband and I got the hotate uni, agedashi tofu, and salmon chazuke. All dishes were tasty and my husband said the tofu here is in his top two favorites. The chazuke was perfect comfort food especially with the wasabi. The hotate was delicious but thin so it felt like very little for the price. Overall, they were all delicious but a bit pricey for the amount given. We had a cake we brought it and the restaurant held it for us. We had to provide our own plates and forks. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Grilled salmon chazuke + agedashi tofu - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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still a favorite after so many years, meshi with dashi, fusion pizza, carpaccios, daikon, sashimi salad. love it credit card fees charged read more

Gochi - Cupertino - fusion pizza that works - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

FOOD: 5 SERVICE: 4 AMBIANCE: 4 VALUE: 5 I have been to Gochi many times, but I just found that I have never reviewed them. So here goes: Tako Capaccio - thinly sliced pieces of tender Tako (octopus), interlaced with sliced cucumber served with a plum vinaigrette and drizzled with garlic oil. A most refreshing appetizer, crunchy in the mouth with just the right tanginess. Hotate Uni - seared scallops topped with Uni and drizzled with a yuzu-truffle oil. Perfectly seared Scallops and buttery soft Uni, touched with a hint of yuzu and truffle oil. Melt in your mouth rounds of deliciousness. Maitaki Tenpura - if you like mushrooms and tempura, then this is the crispy, juicy combination you need to try. Comes with dipping sauce, grated radish and a dab of ginger. Kani Tama - this was the one disappointing dish. Not that it didn't taste savory, but for its lack of crab pieces. In fact, it would be more accurate to call this mushroom omelette. Kurobuta Katsu - pork cutlet pounded thin and then deep fried. Crispy and not dry, we preferred the traditional katsu dipping sauce. Hiyashi Somen - Japanese vermicelli noodles served cold with dashi sauce. Refreshing. Lychee Granuta - lychee shaved ice, a mist refreshing ending to a very good dinner. Service was consistent and very reactive, unlike other times we've been here. The empties were cleared from the table almost instantly. It has been a while since we've been here, but based on tonight's experience, we will be back more often. Oh, in case of our recent $90+ experience at a sushi boat self serve restaurant, Gochi is now quite a bargain!! read more

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Every dish is good at Gochi. Particular standout items are their meshis / clay pot rices (with the chazuke) and seasonal carpaccios. I recommend a reservation, especially for weekends; they always seem busy. I arrived at 5:30pm Sunday on a walk-by whim and there was already a walk-in line! We got seated but only had the table until 6:15pm. Walk-in for party of 2 seems easier than getting a whole table. read more

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I remembered loving it here as a kid, but coming back, I feel like the food quality really went downhill. Interior is cute and spacious, and servers are really friendly, but probably wouldn't come back because of the food. FOOD: Unagi Meshi (7/10) - Best thing we ordered! Sweet unagi over crispy rice. Portion size is pretty big as well! Daikon Salad (6/10) - Huge portions but goes down quickly. Nothing too crazy, and a bit salty. Salmon Carpaccio (5/10) - Fish pieces were pretty small and didn't taste too fresh Scallop Uni Carpaccio (4/10) - Same as above. Uni was quite bitter and the scallop wasn't very sweet Hamachi Carpaccio (5/10) - Same as above as well. Fish did not taste fresh read more

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I ordered takeout from Gochi in Cupertino, and while the food was okay, I think the overall experience would've been much better if I had dined in. The interior looked really nice -- calm, classy, and perfect for a relaxed sit-down meal. The cashier recommended the fried beef tongue, which I tried, but it was a bit dry for my taste. Not terrible, just not something I'd reorder. I also got the chicken karaage, which was really crispy and super filling. Overall, the food didn't blow me away, but it might be worth trying again in person. I feel like the ambiance and plating probably add a lot to the full experience. read more

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What a great little Japanese tapas place. I went here twice in a month after discovering it and absolutely love it. They have some traditional tables as well as some seating, which requires you to take off your shoes and sit on the floor. Most of the items are meant to be shared, and they are all delicious. Ordered a few different things each of the times I want and I can't wait to go back. The hamachi is amazing, make sure you try that. read more

Gochi...more like NO-please. They will not tell you that there is a 90 minute limit (apparently), it's not listed anywhere on the menu nor do they tell you verbally. They will kick you out without question. The food and service was decent but manager for the day is the absolute worst, she kept sending our server to communicate (poor guy). If you can eat fast and like being rushed then this is the place for you! Unfortunately not for everyone. (But also don't forget 4% credit card processing fee the restaurant passes off on you as well). read more

We decided to go to Gochi on a Friday night and got a reservation for 6 PM the same day! Once we arrived there was a lot of parking however there was a line. Fortunately, we had the reservation so we just went inside and we got seated immediately. The vibe of the restaurant is not too loud easy to have a conversation. The service was so quick and they asked if we had any dietary restrictions or allergies. I've noticed once they ask if there is any allergies, they tend to be a pretty good restaurant. All of the food tasted amazing but the clay pot rice is a little bit on the fatty side. Hamachi carpaccio was the star of the show. I would definitely come here again if you want some great Japanese food Tip: if you come with a party of three, you can sit on traditional tatami read more

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I might have a more positive view on multiple occasions, but I'm not there often this may be my only trip. It's got a surprising outside, being part of a small strip-mall but a nice enough interior. The food was okay, with good dipping sauces. I had the kurobata katsu and some ebi tempura. Tiny water cups and slow service there was a bit of a nuisance, as was the very tiny table, and the food was good but not memorable. It certainly wasn't in the top 20 tonkatsu I've had this year, either in the states or Japan. The staff were inconsistently attentive. Like there were large gaps where I would really have liked staff attention keeping water filled and whether we'd like anything else, but then other times when like 4 staffers would swing by in a short order, making actually wrapping up annoying. When they were paying attention, they were great to too much, and when they weren't they were invisible. Overall, it seems a nice enough Japanese restaurant with neither internal ambiance or cooking that truly elevates it. Don't regret going, but nothing that had me go 'have to go back'. Maybe my bad for going for an old standby and not finding something that I could walk away impressed, but I was hopeful when they separated out a tasty breed of pork as an option for their katsu separate from their baseline. read more

Having grown up in the bay, Gochi was always my go-to spot to celebrate a special occasion. It's quaint and perfect for small, intimate dinners. I'll preface this by saying that the restaurant is almost always packed - by 5:30, it's not uncommon to see a few people waiting outside for doors to open to grab a table. If you choose to coke without a reservation (which I would HIGHLY recommend), come as early as you can or you will wait - or even be turned away. I've been to Gochi countless times, but the one thing I consider a "must order" is their claypot rice - specifically their unagi or anago meshi. I recommend to always go larger on this order: even with ordering 3 other tapas, my partner and I pretty comfortably finished a medium despite the menu stating it was good for 4 people. The rice is super flavorful with crispy flakes of rice contrasted with rich, fluffy eel... it honestly has my vote for the best claypot rice I've had to date. Get it with dashi to enjoy it the dish as chazuke, a perfect finisher for the meal.. and don't forget to try their rice seasoning on the table for ever more variety in flavors! Other cool things to try include their carpaccios, Japanese fusion pizzas, and their rotating specials! My go-tos include the kani cream korokke, hamachi carpaccio, and hokkai pizza, but everything tastes good. Just watch out for your budget, because these small tapas add up quick if you're not careful! Now that my parents are moving out of San Jose, I don't think I'll have many opportunities to be back - but I do know I'll stop by for their meshi whenever I do get the chance. Thanks for all the great meals Gochi! read more

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You can never go wrong here. I came for a lunch birthday. The service is always polite and nice. Food is delicious and the tatami seating is a fun experience. I love coming here. They are the best Japanese fusion restaurant in the bay. read more

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Food is good, people are nice, but service is not great. I finished my cup of water at the beginning of the dinner and no one refilled it. We had a few servers place our order on the table but no one noticed or asked if we needed a refill. The table is only reserved for 1.5hr so we felt rushed to eat. read more

My partner and I were really missing Japan, so we chose to eat at gochi for dinner. This restaurant is one of the most "Japan" vibes place I know, so excitedly we arrived. Even at 7:00 on a Wednesday night the whole restaurant was filled so I am glad we had a reservation. We ended up getting Salmon Aburi, Mentai Kinoko Pizza and Unagi Meshi. All of these items were delicious and definitely more than enough for the two of us. Service was a bit slow, but it was a pretty chaotic night and the food was delicious. read more

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Wow. This is another one of those places that have been on my bookmarks for awhile but never have time to actually go to. I finally had time to enjoy a sit down meal with my bf and after throwing out a bunch of different options, ended up choosing Gochi since it was the closest being in Cupertino proper. I, for one, was excited because it was Japanese food but not just sushi for once. Was excited also at the thought of sitting on the tatami mats for ~the vibes~. As always, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs and the entire menu looked good. The two of us had settled on about 4 or so items and the waitress assured us that these are tapa style so we could always order more if we needed to. Among the items ordered were shishito peppers tempura, yakiniku kimchi meshi claypot, wafu Hamburg, and tuna mayo yaki onigiri. Our waitress was super mindful of our allergies (eggplant and crab) so when we ordered a different claypot, she let us know to not order that one since it contained one of our allergies. Everything was delicious. We loved that the shishito peppers came with a side of matcha salt! We saved that to liberally use on the rest of our dishes as the rest came out after. The standout dish for the night was the rice claypot, which was served with a side of dashi to be eaten either by itself or chazuke style. Surprisingly, or maybe not surprisingly, we were stuffed from our original order and could not order any more even if we wanted to. We were informed that the lunch specials here are also really really good so am looking forward to the opportunity to try those at a later time or just to come back and order the other items we were eying. Either way, super happy to have found a nice sit down restaurant in the area. read more

Came here on a Wednesday for lunch. From the outside, it does not look like much. However, walking inside, the atmosphere is very much upscale. We were asked to take off our shoes seated in one of the sunken tables. Hamachi Carpacio 4/5: fish was very fresh with the right amount of sauce without overpowering the fish. Assorted Sashimi 4/5: all fish was very fresh. Solid option. Overall, this restaurant would be great for a date night. Prices are higher but expected given the high quality fish and the nice ambiance. I will return with my wife. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Assorted sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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First time trying Gochi! My favorite dish was probably the Okonomiyaki Style Pizza! The cheese adds a new flavor to it. I like how unique each of the dishes taste! The clay pot reminds me of Chinese style clay pot with the crispy rice at the bottom! Yummy! read more

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Wish I read more of the reviews before I went here to celebrate my birthday! The food was great, but it felt like the staff was rushing us to leave even when we were only at the restaurant for 40 minutes at that time and were quick with ordering and eating the food. They had signs that said the maximum amount of time they allow you to be seated there is 2 hours and we left at 1.2 because we had to order more since it wasn't as filling as we originally thought. Additionally, if you brought your own cake, you have to pay $2 per person to eat that cake. Due to the rushed service, I wouldn't recommend coming here for a special occasion, but any other time would be great. For the food, I especially enjoyed the monk fish liver and the salmon clay pot. On the other hand, the beef tongue was not seasoned evenly (one piece would have more salt than the other), but it was cooked well. The salmon rice ball was not good. There was nothing inside the rice ball itself, it just felt like I was eating a block of rice. read more

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Today, to celebrate my aunt's 60th birthday, we came to a restaurant that they used to visit often. Since it's a Japanese restaurant, the hostess immediately led us to the tatami seating area. My aunt asked if we could sit at a regular table instead, and the hostess asked whether we had any medical reason. I felt offended at that moment, and I also believe it's inappropriate and potentially unlawful to ask that kind of question. On top of that, while we were still eating, they brought us the bill halfway through the meal. Even though we understand there is a 90-minute dining limit, the whole experience made us feel like they were trying to rush us out. This is definitely not a place we would come back to or recommend to friends. read more