Goro once again KILLED IT!!! I'm being very bold and saying this but HE HAS THE BEST RAMEN FROM SAN ANTONIO TO AUSTIN!!!! Perfectly well balanced, not overwhelming, portioned perfectly, and executed perfection! I'm not boasting him nor exaggerating but he by far exceeded my expectation for ramen in San Antonio. Don't waste your time with Kimura, Nama Ramen, or any "ramen shop" in town. You might as well just throw your money down the toilet.. read more

Godai - Goro at Godai killed it!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I love when a sushi restaurant brings you miso soup or a small salad complimentary after you're seated. Godai brought both. It tells me "we care" along with taking the edge off so I don't order 6 sushi rolls in starving urgency. Godai is small and always packed for dinner. My date (dad) and I would have had at least a 15-20 minute wait for a table, but we instead opted to eat at the sushi bar where we were able to be seated immediately. Like the other reviews mention, the service was pretty freakin' slow, but the food made up for it. I ate 2 tuna nigiri and a rainbow roll... and that was more than enough for me (while at Sushi Zushi, I usually need more than one roll to satisfy me). The rainbow roll was huge, amazing, all the way across my plate. For dessert (for which I barely had room), I chose the green tea mochi ice cream. It was two balls of green tea ice cream, enveloped in a layer of mochi (a thin marshmallow-y layer, if you're not familiar), which is definitely worth a try if you haven't had it before. Go for the sushi, not for the service. read more

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Great place! I went here and sat at the bar for lunch. The service was incredible! I spoke to the owner, who was behind the bar, and he was very welcoming, friendly and fun to talk to! They have great lunch specials-- under $10. I had a Louisiana Oyster roll. It was made with fried oysters amongst other delicious ingredients. I also had the noodle dish that was on the lunch menu.. which came with both miso soup AND a salad. The dressing on the salad was perfectly tangy and delicious and consisted of mixed field greens-- which is always a pleasant upgrade from iceberg lettuce! yum! I ordered way too much food, and almost ate everything! By the way all that including the sushi was like $25... could have easily fed 2. read more

Godai - yummmyyyy - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Been driving by for years. Finally went for dinner this week. Food is amazing! The chef/owner was making the sushi at the bar. We didn't sit there but could see him from our table. Everything tasted really fresh. Portions are also very generous. Even took some home. Planning on going next week with family again. Did not think to take pics when the food came out, but this is what we took home. Service was also very good. read more

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I'll cut to the chase, Godai is good but nothing over-the-top when it comes to their sushi. Personally, out of the few rolls I tried, I really only enjoyed one of them. But I must say, the service is great and the ambiance is perfect for a casual night out with a few friends. I might also mention that their complimentary salad is delicious and that's mainly due to the dressing that they put on it. Lousiana roll - 3/5 Cajun roll - 3/5 Salmon roll w/ avocado - 4.5/5 Asparagus roll - 2.5/5 Beef Yakisoba - 3.5/5 I found the Lousiana roll had too much sauce on top and the fried oyster was lost. As for the Asparagus roll and Cajun roll, it was just a bit on the bland side for me and the flavors didn't pull through. But thank you for the Salmon roll w/ avocado -- it's simple, traditional, and a delight to eat, my favorite. The beef Yakisoba had potential but the noodles fell on the dry side, but that's an easy fix and if corrected, can be a great dish. read more

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Really fresh sashimi, reasonable prices, unique sushi roll combinations and friendly boss Goro are the reasons why I keep on coming back to Godai time after time. I have never had a bad experience here before, in fact, it gets better every single time I come here. Goro is so friendly! I love sitting at the sushi bar and chat with him. All the chefs here are so personable and will make customized rolls for you. Most sushi restaurant only focuses on their sushi but at Godai, other food is also great as well. I love the udon here, the soup is so savory. If you haven't been here yet, you been going to the wrong places for sushi. read more

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I'm not a big fan of the parking situation, I wish for an upscale (expensive) restaurant, they should have a better parking than the sandlot parking. I hate to park my Bugatti, I mean Hyundai, through the rugged terrain. Anyways, the service is good, my waiter is friendly, although talked a bit fast, he was funny and made a great suggestion to my dinner date (I don't know what it is called though). Food is delicious, I'm a big Sashimi guy and their Sashimi plate is very good. Our Asian Pear sake is delicious. Overall, great place for a date night. read more

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I am here because of the reviews... The Joann roll was so big and the appearance was not good. Japanese cousin is know for how delicate looks the food. This roll was disappointed. The chicken teriyaki bento box was good. The chicken was not dry. The miso soup was delicious, the salad dressing taste good as well. The coke was flat and I ask to get it exchange and the say that that it, so I change it... That one taste like sand. This was a flat coming to lunch... Nothing memorable. read more

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Always great sushi rolls. Awesome rotating specials for carryout as well. The best!

I've heard so many times that this place is the bomb-diggity, but after eating here numerous times, I'm still left with only a mild interest in this restaurant. Sushi is decent but nothing special. I always find their rolls to be big and sloppy. The rice doesn't have enough vinegar tang and it's too mushy. I hate it when rolls don't stay intact when I pick it up! The last time I went, the miso soup and the octopus salad were too salty. The soup and a small salad is included in the meal - that's probably the best thing about this place. read more

I usually look for new sushi places on yelp and am generally happy with the turnout. This visit however left me disappointed. The food itself wasn't bad, but nothing memorable either. I've had better sushi from HEB tho -_- My biggest issue was the service. There were only about four other tables yet they couldn't have been any slower. Everything was just drawn out, even ordering water took several minutes. I waited maybe 30 minutes before I got my food. If I'm going to wait that long for food, it better be amazing! The lazy service was just a major let down. Definitely won't be coming back read more

Nice size crowd. Had to wait awhile for food because someone's party had 15 people. Complimentary Miso soup and side salad given. Side sald barely had dressing on it. Didn't eat it. Had a Ichiban beet. Cold and smooth. Pint size. Food filling. Portions of appetizers, decent size. Yakatory a bit dry. read more

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Godai is great! I had the Mardi Gras roll, which was the special that night and it was outstanding! I had a glass of Savignon Blanc which was also very good. We love Godai and will be back! read more

Service was terrible. Had to ask 3 time for my wife's wine. Couple we were with received their food and the waitress asks " Anything else ?" I said my wife and I need our plates. She looked perplexed and had resubmit order. Waited for over and hour and watched our friends eat. Worst service ever had at a restaurant. Waitress didn't write down any orders. Said she just remembers the orders, word of advice . Write down the orders !!! read more

Great service and awesome sushi! They have many options when it comes to rolls. Also good combos. For a nice night out or a date night I highly recommend. read more

If u could give a ZERO star i would. The service was BEYOND horrible. I arrived at 7:08 pm. Stood at the door for almost 10 minutes without even being acknowledged. We sat down ordered our food. My husband was brought his food right away an hour goes by and im still waiting on my food. I ordered sushi so my food didn't even need to be cooked. My husband had cooked chicken. I was the only person of color in the whole restaurant. Never got 2 eat. HORRIBLE!!! read more

Best sushi within reach. Period. Next step up is Uchi (in Austin, worth the trip, even just for dinner), but that's going to lighten your wallet quite a bit. A requisite for each trip we make to Godai is the Squid Enchilada. Its hard to describe, but if you like rolls at all, you'll probably love it. Second requisite is the Chirashi bowl: a seemingly never ending bowl of everything truly "sushi." Unfortunately there's no way I could eat each in the same sitting! Service is always great, but communication has been a problem a few times (not quite sure if the waiter understood what we asked for). read more

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Words can't even describe how damn good this place is! Super good customer service, even better food. I'm obsessed with the spicy crab roll appetizer. I highlight recommend that for sure if you choose to go ! read more

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Best sushi in all of SA. If you haven't tried Godai yet I recommend going 1000%! The staff are kind and efficient in everything. There are also options for non sushi eaters like the bulgogi which is a sweet Korean beef (you can get it with chicken if you prefer) I love Godai with my whole heart!! read more

I really wanted to like this place, but it just wasn't up to par. Everyone was very friendly and it was obvious that there are many regulars that know the staff very well. However, the staff could be inattentive at times and slow. We ordered: -Beef fried rice -Salmon and tuna sashimi -chicken skewers -Gyoza -the eel roll -salmon and tuna roll that is deep fried -spicy tuna roll that is deep fried The beef fried rice was a complete disappointment. The beef was very thin and didn't seem like high quality beef. It tasted and looked like cheap beef. It also had way too many vegetables that were cut too large. It has mushrooms, bell Peppers of all colors, squash, and peas. There are so many veggies that the veggies overpower the taste of the rice to the point that it reminds me of a Spanish yellow rice. The sashimi was very fresh. Absolutely loved it. The gyoza was also good. The chicken skewers were horrible. They had a Sauce on them but when you but into them the chicken itself was under seasoned and dry. The eel roll was great. The other deep fried rolls were too dry. I've had deep fried rolls before but something was missing in these. Perhaps it was bad choices on my part, however, they should create rolls with flavors that are complete. The rolls would have been much better with either a spicy mayo sauce drizzled on top, or lump crab or some other fish on the outside to give it a different texture. My hubby and I won't be coming back. The fried rice was the deal breaker. read more

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I love the sushi here! Their prices were average. I love the variety that they had to offer and all the sushi tasted delicious! The service was great as well. They were very quick and we never felt rushed at all. We were seated at the bar and they made our plate in a matter of minutes. They were done fixing our platter (5 rolls, and some were even deep fried) before I even finished my complimentary miso soup and salad. The place felt nice and clean. read more

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I was a little skeptical when we arrived for dinner on a Wednesday night (about 6pm) because the parking lot was empty. But we received a warm welcome as we entered. My husband, my 2 young daughters, and myself shared a little bit of everything off the menu. We had pot stickers, sushi, ramen, yakisoba, and The BEST chicken fried rice I have ever had!! Also the fried oreo dessert! Every dish had its own unique flavor and was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I believe she may have been one of the owners, but she treated us like family, and the waitstaff was so kind and helpful. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for us now!! read more

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Pros: quiet, no wait, great selection of rolls, free app of soup and salad, service was pleasant - we never had to wait for anything. Cons: spicy edamame was way too salty, a farther drive for me personally Husband said that it wasn't worth driving past their competitor. But I loved that there was no wait yet great tasting rolls (competition has long waits and sometimes poor service). Got the new roll "Summer Roll" and the "Widowmaker". Both were delicious and fresh. Neither was spicy though. The tuna sashimi was good but small/medium portion and not really "thinly sliced" as requested. I will definitely go back, but probably won't order the spicy edamame again. read more

We were seated right away but then the place filled up and a wait started. There seems to be a lot of regulars here. So I tend to believe the good reviews I read. Our food was really good, I had the Teriyaki Beef plate and wife got the Longhorn roll. Our service was excellent and very attentive. The ONLY reason I didn't give 5 stars was because I was done eating dinner before my wife got her Sushi. We shared both read more

Been awhile since a meal here...not sure why because it's as delicious as ever! Goyo knows how to roll! Thanks for always being consistent read more

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Normally a good experience But do not choose the takeout because did you do and do not receive your sauce and call to request Lee "the owner" Stated "omg" And "I don't have time" WELL I A PAYING CUSTOMER DO NOT TIME EITHER LEE!!!! read more

What can you say about a tradition! Love this place. Love Goro. Eat here--ask for a custom creation! Where else can you do that?! Best sushi around and a classy wine list! read more

First time getting sushi from Godai. Fresh and delicious! Good variety of sushi rolls.

The service was great and prices were pretty reasonable. This place has a really nice ambiance. As for the food...these rolls are out of this world. The cajun roll was awesome and the Longhorn roll was amazing! I have a new favorite sushi place! read more

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We ordered dragon roll, baked salmon, baked scallops, spicy edamame, gyoza, and ramen. Our rolls were a PILE of rice with a ring of seaweed. Rice should be sticky, seasoned with rice vinegar and salt, hold shape when cut into pieces. Ramen tasted like old pork dish soap. Like they washed pork bones, boiled it for 30 mins, seasoned with bouillon packets and served it with canned vegetables and soggy noodles. The Spicy edamame was mushy. Not the nice break on the bean. Like it was over boiled for over 10 hours in lemon water. Try kumori if you're craving sushi. read more

This is EASILY the best sushi bar in San Antonio. Put aside that it's a good central location, comfortable atmosphere and top notch service. The fish they serve is the freshest I've tasted in the city! I don't think I've ever had a meal here without Goro, the owner, coming by to check on our table at least once. I highly recommend a stop here if you're looking for casual, but amazing food! read more

Godai - A&M Roll, Texas Tech Roll, maguro nagiri, masago with quail eggs (my favorite) and ama ebi. YUM! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Don't be deceived by the outside appearance, the interior is well lit and nicely decorated. The waiter was very friendly and welcoming. This is a hole in the wall that you don't want to miss out. We got the Ramen and some Chicken Teriyaki which came with a soup and a small salad, both plates were amazingly good, but best of all the prices were accessible. We were told that they are popular for their sushi so we need to go back and try that next. Overall amazing experience all the staff was great and the place was nice and clean. read more

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the best sushi and ramen i've had in san antonio yet! the nigiri is soft and smooth and definitely melts in your mouth they also have happy hour from 3-6 PM! the ramen and broth tastes authentic. I absolutely recommend this place! read more

Pre-covid I would come here for the lunch specials all the time. To-go is still great, but I do miss the atmosphere. I take my vegetarian friends here because they have good veggie sushi. They have a good sushi menu to choose from. read more

I love this place! They have so many choices it's hard to decide. They serve complimentary soup and salad. Yum! read more

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One of the beat... if not the best sushi restaurant in San Antonio. GORO is a delight and always makes sure everyone is happy with their meal. The trio tapas is to die for ... fresh and light. The atmosphere is perfect and the staff is fabulous. For great fresh sushi you just can't beat GODAI read more

Delish delish is all I can say! Ordered pick up and enjoyed eating it at a park. Hope to order again. Great service, thank you for your great food! read more

Godai remains one of my favorite sushi spots in San Antonio. It's a fairly small restaurant with a quiet atmosphere. A nice spot for a lunch break or even a date. The food has always been very fresh each time I visit here, and I frequently get the chirashi bowl (basically a bowl of sashimi). The rolls are incredible: simple, elegantly crafted, and follow a more traditional Japanese style. Service has been generally good. I wish they were open for longer periods of time throughout the day/night cycle! read more

The foods are far from authentic. The yakitoris look oversized like Texas skewer chicken u would find at hebs. The crab roll appetizer is like n taste like giant fried battered rice balls. Perhaps we did not order their best. But it was such a disappointment. read more

*Attentive waiters & fresh fish* We started off with complimentary miso soup which was very savory. We ordered the fried calamari app and it was more batter then squid. That was a little disappointing. I tend to lean more towards spicy rolls and they have a good variety to choose from. I tried the widow maker and it was delicious. My husband had the dilley and rainbow which he enjoyed. I tried a piece of both and they were very fresh. We will definitely be back! read more

Godai - Thick breading on the calamari. The pieces of actual squid were very small. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas