I've wanted to try this place for a while and it definitely lived up to the hype. Every dish was extremely flavorful. It's hard to pick a favorite but I have to go with the crispy rice claypot with black cod. I went with one other person but this place seems like it would be perfect for a medium sized party so you can try more of their amazing offerings! Make sure to make a reservation in advance because the place is pretty small. I can't wait to return! read more

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Busy spot with limited seating, so they're usually booked out or full. They were accommodating with our party since we arrived slightly late and separately, which I appreciated. The tomato appetizer was literally just a sliced tomato with some salt, so that was pretty underwhelming. The scallop appetizer was like one scallop was sliced extremely thin, and the shishito peppers weren't too flavorful either. The crispy rice dishes were definitely the highlight for me. They had a really nice char and good texture, and the unagi on top was really good as well. The other dishes were just okay to me. Overall, I thought the crispy rice dishes were the standout. read more

FYI: this place is very family friendly! they also have a time limit on how long you can stay at the restaurant which they remind you of when you check in for your reservation we came here for dinner before going to a concert at the shoreline! it's a quick 10ish minute drive away for anyone looking to eat somewhere that's not at the venue. WHAT I GOT: hotate carpaccio, tori soboro meshi, agedashi tofu, sake potato age PROS: very generous portions for a tapas place! when i think tapas, i'm thinking like bite-sized, on the smaller end, but be warned that gochi is serving tapas that are much bigger than that. they also have actual dinner sized menu items so you don't actually have to just order appetizers or small bites to get full. the dishes we got were all delicious, with the star of the show being the hotate carpaccio for me. extra shout out to the super crispy rice at the bottom of our clay pot dish. CONS: it seems like gochi is a hot spot for family dinners and gatherings so take that as you will. it's not a bad thing but there might be some kids seated on the other side of the restaurant who you might be able to hear loud and clear because of how much they're screaming. it's definitely an ambiance killer but not a total deal breaker. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - tori soboro meshi - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've always heard of Gochi, but surprisingly have never been! So was super excited to try! Amaebi carpaccio: Mmmmmmm ok I liked the idea of it, but turns out the plum vinaigrette reminded me of a holiday scented candle and I didn't love it.... Shrimp was fresh and non fishy tho. Kanpachi carpaccio: Really yummy sauce and good fish - just wish it was a little colder instead of room temp (but i think it was that temp bc it was lightly seared) Asari sakamushi: Clams were great and the sake broth was so clear and light and lovely Kisu Tempura: Wow ok so we really like kisu tempura at Sam's in San Mateo and don't see it v often so decided to get! It was HUGE in comparison!!!! I mean it was crisp and good but wow way bigger than we thought - 4 big pieces!!!! Sake Oyako Meshi + dashi: I love a claypot rice! the bottom was so crunchy and just the fact that they offer the dashi broth to add on is 10/10!!!! Love love love!!!!! Service was fast and it was relatively easy to order more things as we ate. We even ordered another claypot to go! Overall was a v nice place for a date night and now want to try the Cupertino location as well. read more

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Overall 4.5/5 Gochi creates fusion dishes in a clever manner that just works and respects the traditional dishes which they come from. Unagi meshi - crispy and yummy. This is very different from the cantonese clay pot rice which I am used to, but I was pleasantly surprised. The rice is just as umami and crispy, and the dish itself is sweet and savory and quite good. The addition of dashi broth and wasabi is a must here; it pairs so well with the flavors of the eel and rice. Chashu miso pizza - the "pizza dough" is a light and crisp pastry resembling tempura batter. On top of the light batter is lots of cheese, mushrooms, pork, and miso sauce. The miso flavor here is incredibly mild, while the cheese and mushroom are the heaviest flavors in my opinion. I'm quite impressed with this pizza especially when it comes to the dough/crust. I would recommend trying this out. For a weekend meal, I highly recommend booking a reservation. Tables fill up quick and from your time of reservation, you get 90 minutes to order, eat, and leave. The cost is on the higher end, and I wouldn't go often, but the food is good enough to warrant an occasional visit. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Chashu Miso　黒豚チャーシューときのこ味噌ソース - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I came here with my brother and we ordered a variety of different items ranging from pizza to clay pot rice, to carpaccio. The things we ordered included: Yuzu ceviche- This was delicious. The house made chips resembled ruffles and the ceviche was actually very refreshing. I couldn't stop taking bites out of it. Hints of citrus plus tomato, cucumbers, this was the perfect appetizer for clearing the palate before a meal. Ankimo - Monkfish liver, this dish was decent. The ponzu really shined and it wasn't fishy at all. Also oddly refreshing. The liver tasted like a paste almost. Sake carpaccio- Smooth, sweet, and light. The salon was nicely seared and tasted wonderful. Yakiniku Kochijan- The pizza crust was light and flaky and the cheese had an amazing cheese pull. The kimchi was subtle but it was definitely present in flavor. Jako Mentaiko Meshi- Dried fish and cod roe clay pot rice. The rice was super crispy and the dried fish had a ton of flavor. When mixed in thoroughly with the rice it just brings out the essence of the fish and the flavor. Overall, a solid spot! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Mentaiko clay pot rice - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came here with three friends and we ordered a bunch of things to share, which is honestly the best way to try this place because their menu is HUGE. The okonomiyaki pizza was a bit disappointing -- the cabbage tasted quite bitter and all four of us noticed it right away. But I do want to mention that the service was really kind. When we brought it up, our server handled it very graciously and even took it off the bill, which we really appreciated. The kani cream croquette wasn't as creamy as I expected, but it still had its own charm and was enjoyable in a different way. The yaki onigiri was actually really good -- simple but satisfying, and it's been a while since I had one so that made me happy The vibe is on the darker, cozy side, and with such a wide variety of menu items, I'd definitely come back to try more dishes next time! read more

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Came here with a larger group and get seated with the tatami mat. I came to the Cupertino location before and enjoyed it. This place serves Japanese food tapas style and has something for everybody. Although the portions are a bit small for the price, the food is still pretty good. Sashimi moriwase (3/5): Not the freshest and this place does not specialize in sushi, so couldn't expect much. We got the salmon, tuna, aji, and octopus. Tako Salad (4/5): Just a plain salad with octopus. Nothing too special. Udon (5/5); Warm comforting and flavorful. That's all I could ask for. Beef garlic chip tataki(5/5); Chewy and flavorful. The citrus really brings out the flavor of the meat. Tempura moriwase (5/5):Fried a bit much, but there's a little bit of everything Buta meshi clay pot (5/5); Got this in a large size and you have to get this with a large party if you want to come out satisfied. The meat was plenty and mixed with seaweed. Overall great experience read more

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I often come here when the other restaurant across the street has a long waitlist. We often finish before the time limit is up, and it is quite common around this area to have a time limit for dining. So, it is true that if you want to spend more time chatting with friends, find somewhere else. Or you can dine here and go elsewhere to chat. NOTE TO SELF, do not order hot tea, because they charge you for hot tea and the tea is tasteless. They should have said something about that or remind me that it is being charged. I should have just ordered hot water. Food is good and the menu is pretty big, so I often find new things to try. The restaurant has mostly Japanese seating, so no shoes (remember to wear socks) and no back support. Service is decent, they refilled my tea often. I will visit again. read more

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Overall, the service was great. Food was okay considering the price. We ordered: octopus, mentaiko pizza, unagi clay pot and hojicha crème brûlée. Octopus was good! Tender yet firm while the scallops were fresh. The sourdough toast goes great with the sauce! Would order this again Mentaiko Fusion Pizza - a bit disappointing. Although the pizza has flavorful, I still couldn't taste any mentaiko. Mainly was the cheese, mushrooms and bacon flavoring. I wouldn't order this again Unagi Meshi - claypot was good, we ordered the small size with recommended dashi (extra $3.50). By itself, the dish was somewhat bland but after adding the dashi, there was flavor. Kinda annoying that you have to pay extra to get that. But for the size, it was a bit pricey ($39 plus $3.50 for dashi) Hojicha crème brûlée - would recommend! The nuttiness of the hojicha went well and this wasn't overly sweet read more

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Came in a few years ago and decided to come back again this past Friday evening to see what it's like now. It was pretty packed even at 8 pm but we were seated fairly quickly. Our server was friendly and I was bummed that they don't offer tea. But all good. There were two separate menus offering similar items but different, so that was a little confusing. They seemed to be known for the clay pot rice and most tables had ordered at least one. So we decided to get a small dry pork curry to try. It came out sizzling hot and they helped us mix the rice. The small sizes were around $28 / $30+ and we thought that was really expensive for what it was. We also ordered their tempura udon (which was meh) and their yellowtail sashimi (pretty good). Overall, we felt the food was really overpriced. The place also looked a little dated and not very organized nor clean. We loved izakayas but maybe would skip this one in the future! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Made a reservation for group of three on Saturday. I had a great experience in different location of Gochi so I had to take my friend who just moved to Northern California. It looks like they were busy, but service was great. Most of us got there on time and one person was still on the way. They were graciously able to have a sit right away without waiting my friend. We ordered four different kind of dishes and we enjoy them all. My friend said it was the best meal that she had since she moved to here and I was so happy that I took her there. All of the servers were nice and professional. We were there until almost their closing time, and they didn't give us pressure at all which I'm really thankful! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Okonomiyaki style pizza お好み焼き風ピザ and Kani Cream korokke 蟹クリームコロッケ - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Very attentive and kind staffs, and the seafood there is sure fresh and real. I had ordered the stone pot rice with eel and it was perfect. I also enjoyed the sashimi but other than that the other seafood was too seafood for me personally. I would definitely come back for the claypot rice! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Menu and seating - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

The good thing they take Yelp reservations because the minute they opened and line was formed. Everyone was seated very promptly and are advised of 90 minutes dining . Okay are we at a buffets? There are a few menus to go over: the main menu, drinks menu and Specials menus. You are served waters with your menu after seated. It seems everyone around us already ordered due to time restrictions. Food comes out super fast once order are taken. The Mentaiko Pizza is a must. It's blend of Japanese/American fusion was in perfection. I do orders clay pots at many authentic China restaurants, so the Unagi Meshi was a "Meh" for me due to lack of flavors and dashi soup for extra was unnecessary as an recommended pair. Everything else was okay, but everything tasted very rich due it it's sauce. It's interesting that they only have one restroom for the entire restaurant (Not sure why tge reserved one for employees with partitions). The restaurant do have limited Tatami room (A tatami room, or washitsu, is a traditional Japanese space defined by rush-grass mats). However it's upon request (so try it on your Yelp reservations). read more

So delicious I'm still thinking about this meal. The service was amazing. There's a huge menu with lots of great options. This has been one of my favorite bites in South Bay. We ordered the sake oyako mesh with dashi to have the option for ochazuke, kurobuta katsu, tori karaage, and hojicha creme brulee. The rice clay pot dish had so much flavor and dimension. The katsu and karaage were both very crispy and fried to perfection. And the hojicha creme brûlée was the perfect sweetness. I would love to come back to try more of their dishes. read more

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Food: Ordered Aka maguro ikura carpaccio (yellowtail tuna, ikura-salmon roe), Gyutan Shio Yaki (grilled beef tongue), kamo yuzu (grilled duck), and unagi meshi (BBQ eel clay pot rice). The carpaccio was tasty. Grilled duck was overcooked. Grilled beef tongue tasted alright. The clay pot's rice are the bottom was super crispy and yummy. Didn't take a pic of the clay pot rice because we were too hungry. Service: Came here on a Thursday evening. Service was not great. We didn't get water refilled. Ambiance: It's a small place and can get a little loud. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Gyutan Shio Yaki - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Been coming to this spot for a while! SERVICE: Great! We've never been let down by the staff here. AMBIANCE: Kind of dark and packed ... FOOD: Pretty good! Dishes are unique and tasty. Sometimes, the quality/freshness isn't there, though. Overall, will keep coming back! read more

Chicken Karrage 4 medium juicy, mayo sauce Beef Tongue Curry 4 raw egg, chewy beef, mild spicy, flavorful Tako Garlic Meshi 4 claypot rice, octopus, fresh scallop, garlic butter, need salt; dashi broth, flavorful read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Tako Garlic Meshi 4 claypot rice, octopus, fresh scallop, garlic butter, need salt; dashi broth, flavorful - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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More inventive food than I expected. Upon recommendations from our server we ordered Clay Pot (added an à la carte kimchee), kanpachi carpaccio, sake salmon, etc. my favorite dish was .... The kanpachi. Wonderful meal! Service was solid too. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Sake salmonCP さけ - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Unagi Meshi clay pot rice - 9/10 got medium size which is good for 2-3 to share with other items. Or if on its own, then just one person. It is pricey!!! $57 + $3.50 dashi. Recommend adding a bit of wasabi to this too. Flavor is on point and the rice is SO perfect with crispy bottom. Only complaint was there was WAY too little unagi. So this is quite expensive. Gyutan shio yaki 8/10- tasty, thin slices. Wish it was cut a bit thicker for a toothier bite. Kanpachi carpaccio 7/10 - tasty, but nothing too standout $2.50 charge for tea fyi, our server didn't say so it came as a surprise. Overall would come back for clay pot rice, get large. And order some extra protein. But yes be prepared to open that wallet! read more

Phenomenal service and attentive staff. Delicious Japanese tapas here with plenty to choose from! Wooden interior with cozy cubbies. Started off with the garlic green salad and if you're a garlic lover, it comes with garlic chips and garlic sauce. The agedashi tofu had subtle soy sauce flavor and the tofu they use is firm but has light crisp. The carpaccio had good quality and sauce! The potato gratin was cheesy, creamy, and hot coming out. The beef tataki was ok but wished it had more of a seared flavor. My favorites for this visit were the clay pot rice and Gindara Munier. The server helped mixed the clay pot rice perfectly. Delicious flavor, juicy chicken, and the crispy rice was perfect! The black cod was also cooked perfectly and mixed well with the plum sauce. It also has a nice crisp even when mixed with sauce. Lychee soymilk sorbet tasted refreshing and not too sweet. The green tea crème brûlée was creamy! Solid restaurant and all the food were delicious. Great staff and the restaurant does get busy! Small store here and would make reservations for peak times. read more

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Still amazing flavors, great service. I can't wait to come back. This location is decorated the same as the Cupertino location. We had the seaweed salad, the salmon roe meshi, the beef kimchi meshi and a few other side dishes. The salmon meshi had so many delicious crunchy bits to it, and the beef kimchi was just a great combination of flavors. It's too bad that other restaurants in the Bay Area don't rise to this level of taste and experience (so many places sacrifice whatever it is that makes these dishes unforgettable each time -care? Precision? Consistent quality? ) . read more

Ribeye steak - 1/5 - overly seasoned - overcooked - bad cut Unagi clay pot - 3/5 - rice is cooked well - rice underseasoned - little unagi Hanachi carpaccio - 3/5 - good cut pieces - didnt like how it is seasoned, overpowered hamachi flavor Mentaiko pizza - 3/5 - unique dish - very cheesy base and flavor - liked the texture, crispy and light. - very greasy Service is good. Checked periodically and never left us hanging. Ambiance is casual. Has some tables where you take off shoes. Note: only 1 bathroom so plan accordingly if kids read more

Gochi is always a great choice. The food is consistently good and the service is friendly and efficient. The space is really comfortable and has a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in. The menu has a wide range of options, from udon to fusion-style pizzas, so there's something for everyone. The black cod is a go-to; rich, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Great spot for a casual dinner or catching up with friends. read more

Gochi is one of my few favorite izakayas in the bay! Came here on multiple occasions over the past few years and they never disappoint! I usually try to make a reservation via Yelp as they can get quite busy, but if you can't get one, I recommend going right when they open and usually, you should be able to get a table! ~The Food~ We've tried quite a few of their dishes, but these are some of our favorites/go-to's! - Tako Garlic Meshi: Our absolute favorite dish here. The rice is SO crispy on the bottom of the claypot and the butter goes so well with the crispy garlic and tender octopus. This a must-order for sure! - Age Nasu Tofu: Fried tofu and eggplant dish that is sweet and savory; a very comforting dish that pairs well with rice! - Sakana Iroiro Salad: A great starter/salad that has a generous assortment of sashimi! Great dish to share, as it's quite refreshing! - Gyutan Shioyaki: The slices beef tongue is grilled to perfection; Each piece is so tender and salted perfectly. We also tried the Mentaiko Pizza, which actually wasn't our favorite dish here. The amount of cheese on the Pizza felt a bit excessive as the crust was pretty thin, so we probably won't order their pizza again, but for anyone who loves cheese, this might be a good choice! ~The Experience~ Service and staff is always great, and the vibes of the restaurant is quite cozy! Can be a bit pricey especially since each dish is not huge, but I think it's worth it for the quality of the food! Most dishes here have never disappointed us! Will continue to be one of our go-to places! read more

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Took my mom to dinner here! It gets really busy, so I highly recommend reservations. FLAVOR (4.2/5): 1. TORI KARA AGE: The karaage was crispy and flavorful! It comes with lemon, but I wish it also came with a mayo-based sauce. 2. RISOTTO KOROKKE: The risotto was a nice take on asian fusion! The mushroom flavor of the fried rice balls melded nicely with the shiso-pesto sauce underneath. It's a little heavy, so be forewarned. 3. UNAGI MESHI W/DASHI: This dish was my favorite!! The rice at the bottom is super crispy, so you get a nice blend of textures with the softness of the eel. You must get the dashi - when poured on top of the rice and eel, it all becomes even more flavorful. 4. HAMACHI: The hamachi was super fresh, definitely recommend. SERVICE (4.5/5): The service was good! AMBIENCE (3.5/5): Depending on where you sit, the ambience can feel more casual or intimate. I think the tatami area would be a nicer experience, but it's luck of the draw since you can't really pick where you want to sit. TAKEAWAYS: I really liked Gochi! They passed the mom-test (my mom has notoriously high standards for eating out). Their Unagi Meshi w/Dashi was the highlight of the night! Definitely recommend. read more

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We found Gochi nearby after deciding to forfeit our place in Kunjip Tofu's 1.5 hour waitlist, but we're very happy we came here instead: Gochi is an example of Asian fusion done right. The menu is thoughtful and well-curated, and all the flavors work well together. Highlights: the mentaiko pizza and unagi clay pot rice are must orders, and we were pleasantly surprised by the onigiri - only soy sauce and butter, but surprisingly delicious and easily one of our favorite dishes. Note: be prepared to take off your shoes if seated on the tatami mat area and ggs if someone next to you has stinky feet. Also, I've been here twice and can say that both times it is very difficult to get servers attentions given restaurant layout, and they have a certain attitude when it comes to taking and serving orders. You'll see what I mean. It's giving male diva. read more

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Gochi Mountain View like it's counterpart location is unassuming and tucked away in a strip mall. It has enough parking, but can be difficult to locate due to it's dim signage at night. Love tapas and was happy to celebrate a birthday here with a large party. Tako Salad - mixed greens with chopped octopus and an ume vinaigrette. A regular size is a good sharing size and enjoyed the balance of the dressing, the ume flavor wasn't too strong. Sashimi Moriawase - assorted sashimi of octopus, salmon, red snapper, yellow tail, amberjack and mackerel. Enjoyed the offering and was given 3 slices of each. The only con was that my mackerel pieces had bones, 2/3 had bones that I had to pick out carefully which wasn't very pleasant as they were small and thin. Out of all the fish the salmon, yellowtail and amberjack were best. Kamo Yuzu - duck breast smothered in a fresh salsa, I did not have this, but typically would prefer sauces on the side anyways. Ika Maru Yaki - perfected grilled squid, with a great smokey flavor, served with mayo and lemon Gyutan Shioyaki - grilled beef tongue, super tender and perfectly cooked, these went fast! we ordered another Sirloin Steak - steak sauteed in soy garlic brandy and topped with scallions and garlic chips. did not have this, but the table ordered two! Tempura - light tempura breading, fresh ingredients and perfect cook. good mix of shrimp and veg like carrot, sweet potato, shishito and broccoli Kaki Fry - deep fried oysters, these oysters were big and so juicy! the panko coating held everything together well with a satisfying crunch. delicious! Buta Meshi - pork belly clay pot, we had the staff mix the dish for us and the crispy rice from the bottom of the pot was so delicious! a filling and satisfying dish! big pieces of pork belly throughout. We didn't finish the dinner with dessert and had brought our own cake. However, I think there is a charge if you want to cut the cake and need plates/utensils. We sang happy birthday, for the novelty and photos but were too full for the cake. The staff asked us multiple times if we were cutting our cake there and we declined twice. However, they were lovely enough to give our birthday person a free dessert on the house, a lychee sorbet which the birthday person enjoyed! Price is typical for tapas and making a reservation at this location is so, so much easier. read more

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Overall there is a 90 min table limit. Food itself was good but on the pricier side for the portion Overall sashimi is fresh and service is quick. Would recommend trying one of the clay pot with the crispy rice on the bottom. Average prices ranges from $50 pp read more

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I feel like it's been a while since I have been to a restaurant where by the end of the meal Im already planning my next visit! Food unagi karaage - 5/5 I saw mixed reviews on this but we really enjoyed it! Only 4 pieces for like over 20 dollars so it was really pricey but it was good! The sauce on it is some mango ume sauce which I thought I wouldn't like, it was on the sweeter side for sure but still very balanced. I would recommend this tako clay pot - 4.5/5 I think anecdotally all of the clay pots are good so I would probably try another one next time but this one was good! Small pieces of octopus and large pieces of scallops. I personally like my scallop cooked a bit more but the textures all around were so good I can't complain mentaiko pizza -2.5/5 It's good actually but compared to the other two it's nothing special.. it tastes like an upgraded mexican pizza from taco bell but I can't really taste the crab or the roe in it I can't only taste cheese and mushroom. For twenty dollars try something else pea sprouts ? - 4.5/5 forgot the name and can't find it but this was actually a great palette cleanser in between meals and it was well seasoned. it's just sautéed greens but it was good and cheaper on the menu lychee shochu - 5/5 very lychee it was so delicious and well priced at 10 dollars. not too strong It was my partners bday so they gave us a complimentary dessert!! Very sweet of them! We had to hoji crème brûlée - super delicious and not very sweet. I would recommend Ambiance was nice and not too loud. I like that some tables are separated by walls and barriers so it's more intimate. Can't wait to come back and try more clay pots and small bites! read more

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Had a lovely birthday dinner here! Every single dish we ordered was sooo good and well made. For two we got: - Agedashi tofu: delicious appetizer to start the meal, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - Okonomiyaki pizza: the texture and flavors of this was so perfect, such a unique dish - Unagi meshi: I love both crispy rice and unagi and this did not disappoint- recommend getting the dashi broth along with this to accompany the dish - Beef tongue: a bit chewy (which is to be expected with beef tongue), but very flavorful and juicy. I do wish the portion was a bit larger given the price though - Hojicha creme brulee: this was a seasonal menu item, surprisingly not too sweet! Very cute presentation as well My personal favorites of the night were the ononomiyaki pizza and the unagi meshi, but everything really hit the spot. The menu was so large and had such a wide variety of options (it was so hard to choose what to order) that I'm already itching to return and try more items. Service was wonderful, very attentive and gave great advice as we were choosing what to order, and even gave us the dessert on the house since we were celebrating a birthday. It was a little noisy and packed inside the restaurant, but it didn't take away from the meal experience at all. read more

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We always love coming to this place, but it is always too packed to regularly get in so we were delighted to be able to come in a bit early tonight for some of our favorite Japanese fusion food. The kimchi buta was a bit spicy but everything else from Uni Hotate Messi and curry korokke was great. We always love their pizza and the mentaiko and crab pizza was fantastic. Always a delight. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Beef cheek tempura - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wow. They are severely understaffed here and this really downgraded our first time experience here. Our group was 5 adults and 1 toddler. My 3 other friends arrived early on a Saturday around noon and they were promptly seated but unfortunately, it took them 30 minutes until someone stopped by to take their orders. When I arrived, everyone was a little disappointed to the lack of attention. There was only one server for the entire restaurant at this time. Luckily the food didn't take as long to come out after I joined them. We ordered the Mentaiko pizza, shishito peppers, uni hotate meshi and Unagi Meshi. We all thoroughly enjoyed the Mentaiko pizza and the shishito peppers. They were very flavorful and well balanced. Unfortunately, both the unagi and Uni hotate meshis were both underseasoned. We eventually used the salt from our shishito peppers dish to try to season up both dishes and it was improved afterwards. What didn't improve was the lack of service, we tried to wave down the server a few times when all our water cups were empty but it took awhile. The food was a little disappointing and the service definitely needs improvement. Because of those reasons, it'll likely be awhile before I return. read more

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Food is great here! So many options and all so flavorful. So I thought this place was more like a small eats tapas like place, but I was wrong. Portions here are HUGE. Our group definitely ordered way too much hahaha, but who doesn't love more food? The service was okay--our group was kind of big so I understand it might be overwhelming for the waiter but he seemed super annoyed to be serving us bc we had so many orders lol. Ambiance was great! We came when dinner opened and the restaurant filled up pretty quickly. read more

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Food (4/5) Food was delicious! I would have liked a little more seasoning for my claypot rice however. It was a nice, comforting hearty meal. I've been here before and enjoyed the hamachi carpaccio too :) Price (4/5) On the pricier side. My gindara meshi/black cod small claypot rice was $37, my friend's tori soboro meshi/braised ground chicken small claypot rice was $26, and my other friend's tempura udon was $16 (this was the most fairly priced). Keep in mind that the dashi soup is an additional $2.5. We also ordered curry korokke ($10.5), which my friends enjoyed. Wait Time (4/5) Made a reservation several days in advance via Yelp for our party of three which was easy. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. We were told on arrival that our reservation was limited to 1.5hrs. One of my friends did have to wait a while for her udon while my and my other friend's meals were already arrived, so that was odd (I assume udon is usually quicker, but she did order the tempura udon?). Ambiance (5/5) Cozy interior, about 10+ tables for parties of 2-4, and three larger tables for parties of 4+ with tatami seating. It was pretty warm inside. Service (4/5) Everyone was pleasant and nice but it did take us a while to flag someone down when we were trying to ask about my friend's late dish. It also did take a while for us to get the check. No other concerns. Parking/Access (5/5) Located in a strip mall, there's plenty of parking available with no time limits. Most of the other businesses are closed for dinner time at least (the pool shop, key shop, FedEx). Probably wouldn't come back again since this was my second visit and there are other more affordable restaurants in the area with more exciting choices in my opinion. But definitely worth a try! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Gindara Meshi (Black Cod) Claypot Rice, small - $37 - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Not sure what happened but food was not as good as before. Also, they only give you 90 minutes to eat until next reservation. You get reminded several times throughout the meal which was a bit unpleasant. We order the following: Monkfish 4/5 Beef tongue 3/5 - not tender Agadashi tofu 2/5 - soggy and not enough sauce Rice pot with salmon roe with dashi - 5/5 favorite Stir fry pea sprouts 3/5 Potatoes with cheese 5/5 Hamburg 4/5 Salmon collar 3/5 Cream brûlée hoichi tea flavor 4/5 Hamachi ceviche 3/5 read more

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By far my favorite Japanese restaurant. I love the ambiance, and the food is outstanding. I especially like the dishes with crispy rice on the bottom. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - The dishes with crispy rice on the bottom are the best! - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

A unique, higher end spot for Japanese fusion dishes, especially the clay pot rice. We made a reservation on Yelp for 5:30pm on a Sunday right when they opened. The restaurant is in a plaza so parking is easy. The staff were all very attentive and friendly. The Japanese decor is nice. There is a mixture of regular tables and tatami tables (the Japanese style tables where you have to take off your shoes and climb down in to sit down). We had the Takowasa (raw octopus), Agedashi Tofu, Kani Tama, and the Uni Hotate Clay Pot Rice. The food came out fast. All the raw seafood was fresh. The tofu was nicely fried and delicate. The Kani Tama was super savory in the gravy sauce and actually had a good amount of crab. Get the dashi stock on the side for your clay pot! We could have drank bucketfuls of the dashi soup by itself. But it was so good paired with the crispy pieces of rice in the claypot. The dishes are smaller and pricier as it is more high end, but you're getting fresh seafood and everything was delicately flavored. Would be a cute special date spot! read more

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Had a great time here for a Tuesday dinner! We were the first customers at dinnertime so were promptly seated and served. We ordered the deep fried mushroom and curry croquette to start and also ordered a Clay Pot. All were yummy!! read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Mushroom - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Really tasty Japanese food - we will be back! Top dishes for us were the carpaccio, unagi meshi (small was plenty and allowed us to try more dishes), veggie tempura, and daikon salad. I liked the renkon hasamige and am happy we tried it, but probably wouldn't get it again unless I were craving lotus root. The hiyashi tomatoes were good but pretty much just sliced tomatoes. The uni on a fried rice ball can be skipped. The lychee soy milk sorbet was really strong in lychee flavor - refreshing but not as balanced as the rest of the food. The staff was very nice but did seem pretty stressed and stretched thin. read more

Gochi - Mountain View - Hiyashi tomatoes and carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California