Omg! We're already talking about what to order on our next visit…read more Had an early dinner (by local standards) at 6:30pm on a rainy Friday night. We were seated right away without a reservation. Loved the decor and the casual, intimate atmosphere. We tried the sashimi, vegetable gyoza, salmon don, wagyu beef, seafood fried rice, and finished with the chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. If I had to offer a critique, I'd say the wagyu was just okay--not bad, just okay. Deep respect to the kitchen for executing such a comprehensive menu. The consistency shines through not just in the high-ticket items but also in the staples like gyoza and fried rice.

A solid spot if you're looking for Japanese food. We walked in without reservation for a late lunch…read moreand found it wasn't busy. The weather was nice, so we sat in their covered patio area. You can scan the QR code to pull up the menu. It was in both Spanish and English. The menu was extensive, a little something for everyone. There was ramen, rice bowl, udon, sushi, sashimi, shabu, maki, nigiri, etc.   I tried the maguro mix don that had chu-toro, o-toro, and akami on top of white rice. This was a perfectly balanced meal. A good fatty texture on the sashimi. Rice to fish ratio was also good. It was refreshing from all the food we've been eating in CDMX. We all enjoyed our don and ramen.   Service was a bit slow regarding when our food came out but they brought out everyone's food at the same time. The restroom was clean as well. The indoor seating looks spacious. Overall, we enjoyed our meal here and would recommend this spot if you're looking for Japanese food in the Roma Norte area.

Slow service and just not great. Everything was just okay. I wanted something Asian so as I walked…read morein, the sushi counter looked amazing! but they put us upstairs.. so hot, the waiter got confused with our order and the food came out slow like molasses. Prices are typical US prices maybe just slightly lower.

Service was good but I would have to say the food was not anything like ramen from Japan they put…read morechorizo meat and said it was spicy ramen I do not recommend but if you get the curry I think it's safer bet good atmosphere

Super extensive menu and cute indoor / outdoor seating. Dinner items were okay overall - would…read morerecommend the ramen and sushi.

Everything. Phenomenal. Everything we've eaten and drank here. My husband and I went after getting…read moremarried, and again for our anniversary. I'll make a point to go on any and every trip to Mexico City. Huge menu, but it can all be trusted! Super fresh, high quality seafood. Original review 6/29/2024: Everything was delicious. The sashimi tuna belly was exquisite. We had a whole fish, can't remember what it was called but it was great. Solid kao soi. My one reservation is that the menu is really big instead of being more focused. That being said, everything we ate was fantastic.

What a decadent experience! I was surprised the place wasn't packed, but we also were early for a…read moreSaturday. We made a reservation for 6:30 when they opened (though didn't need one). My group was 3 people and we all opted for a 7 course sampling of the chefs favs (one with just the fish option - pescatarian). Everyone was helpful and friendly, and we leaned on their expertise, because of course they know more about their food than we do. Each dish was more exciting than the last! We savored each of the courses and I can't wait to go back again.

Really good food and the service was impeccable. The sushi was very fresh and we really loved the…read moretocino jalapeno yakitori and the caldo de pollo. The ambiance is very chill with soft lighting and jazz.

BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD…read more Does that above statement say it all? Surprising to me as well as we just stumbled on this place craving sushi. First you have to walk through a restaurant then go upstairs and enter a door with no labels or anything. Then you're greeted with a 13 or so seater along a bar. From there you have to go omikase and just let the chef take care of you. Most memorable item was the scallop. It was the fattiest, butteriest, sweetest scallop I've ever had. Do not skip this place while in CDMX.

Great upscale sushi experience in Mexico City. The place is really small, all at the chefs table…read moreand feels like a very traditional sushi spot. the Omakase menu will give you some delicious sashimis and hot food options as well. Would definitely recommend for an upscale dining experience in Mexico City!

Arrived around 8:30PM and had our choice of seating. The space is large, with o covered outdoor…read moreseating, sushi bar, inside seating, and a really beautifully decorated back space. Our server Santos was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, we asked for recommendations for each course and he did not disappoint. The staff worked as a team to keep our table clean, bring us our food, and generally attend to us. Some vegetarian options it seemed. And the menu is available in English in addition to Spanish. Our food was fresh, delicious, and exceeded our expectations. We ate so much but walked away not feeling over indulged. Will be recommending to any friends who visit and are a fan of sushi.

Ramen was a bit mid here and our particular server didn't speak up so it was a bit hard to hear…read morehim. My sushi was ok. Nothing bad, but nothing amazing either. Honestly the edamame was the only thing was really loved lol. The place itself is always really cute and the back enclosed patio was large and pretty as well. Not sure if I would come back here necessarily given all the other Japanese options in the city.

This place is closed and has been replaced by the forbidden fruits restaurant. Quite disappointing…read moreto have walked all the way over there for nothing.

Great food, great atmosphere. The server did not seem to want to have much interaction with us.read more

I came here for my birthday because I love to celebrate my birthday with a great omakase. I have…read morebeen to the Santa Fe location before but since this one is the OG one I wanted to try this one. From the outside it looks like a cute spot from Japan which makes you feel like you teleported and the decor on the inside was very cute. The service was so great, everyone was nice and answered all my questions. From the moment I step foot inside they welcomed me in Japanese and Spanish which really gave to the teleporting vibe. The chef who did my omakase was so nice I wish I remembered his name but you can see him in the picture. His style of omakase was amazing and as we got to the end it just kept getting better and better. He had my dad and I saying "wow" over and over again. One of the courses that blew my mind was the fatty salmon nigiri with shaved frozen foie gras which gave it the perfect buttery texture wow. To top it off he gave us a Wagyu nigiri with uni on top which is literally butter on butter and I was so amazed. The other chef said wait till you try the eel with the foie gras and WOW like it just kept getting better and better. I left sooo full I couldn't finish my dessert even though it was delicious and I felt like I was going to explode so we walked around reforma. Some people think omakase will not fill you up but it sure does! Thank you so much to the team of Rokai for making my birthday amazing !

This place was an absolute hit. Some of the best sushi I've had in months…read more They have plenty of outdoor dining, and friendly, prompt service. They have a pretty extensive menu ranging from cold dishes like sushi to hot dishes like Ramen and rice bowls from next door. We started with two appetizers, the Gyoza and the Shishito peppers. The shishito peppers were excellent, and had a flavor I had never quite experienced with them before from whatever sauce they were made in. They were very delicious. The Gyoza was also very tasty, and had a hint of ginger that was a nice addition. For my meal, I ordered a bunch of pieces of nigiri. Every piece came out perfectly fresh and incredibly made, for an absolutely delicious experience. We finished off with the Matcha tiramisu, a dish I wasn't even expecting to be so incredible. I would love to go back for it, although frankly I'd love to go back to this place for everything I ate tonight. We also shared the strawberry mochi, which was so good we ended up ordering a second one. I'm already looking forward to returning here. All of this that I mentioned, plus the rice bowl that my cousin ordered, was only $80. It is pricey, but less pricey than I was expecting.

JAPANESE COMFORT FOOD - This is not a place you take someone to impress them. The service is decent…read morebut it feels like a fast food place. And it is. But still, you call for assistance by pushing a button and someone comes out to assist you and in that sense the service is generally prompt. The gyudon is their star dish, basically the dish that made Yoshinoya famous rules the menu. It's not gourmet by a long shot, but for those who like the gyudon at Yoshinoya (like my wife) this place is incredible. I also had the tonkotsu ramen. The noodles were thin and very soft, the meat was decent, and the broth was thick and rich, almost like a gravy, but with a rich proper tonkotsu flavor that is surprisingly hard to find in CDMX. As you eat it it goes down almost like dry ramen with added sour cream, which is my favorite form, so so despite the fact culinary elites may scoff at this place, my wife and I will be coming back regularly. If you know my system, any place I would return to weekly is usually an automatic 5 stars, but the yakisoba and the yakituri are a bit too sweet. Still if you stick to tonkotsu or the gyudon and you like this kind of stuff it should land nicely. It may move you like it did us or you may think not much of it but for us it's a win. Give it a shot and let others know what you think. Happy eating from John Seeto!

The restaurant locate on popular street. Very affordable. However, the food is just measure up on…read moretaste or seasoning. They do have good combo. We have the irresistible combo. This includes ramen, Karaage, rice, and a drink. The ramen is plain. The charshu is bad, the Karaage coating not tasty. With that said, they are not even close imitate the Japanese cuisine. Need a lot of work. Service is not much. It is order at counter and delivered to you.

Gin Chan was a delight! There are many sushi restaurants in CDMX and I'm glad I chose this one. Our…read morewaitress was friendly and gave us good recommendations. We could see the sushi chefs right at the bar next to us preparing our food skillfully with long sushi knives. The restaurant had a nice open-air atmosphere just off the street so definitely a better experience if the weather is nice. We ordered salmon sashimi, 1 hamachi nigiri, a spicy tuna roll, and a hiramasa sashimi. The Hiramasa (yellowtail amberjack) was something I had never tried and they put a nice spin on it by slicing it super thin and adding some citrus and ginger to the bite. Overall, had a great dinner and would definitely come back to Gin Chan!

Food was excellent top restaurant for sure. I have been back now many times in fact yesterday I…read morewent back only for the sushi in the afternoon but evening for the Ramen that's only on Thursday. They have a short red brown and that is delicious.