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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Meh. Had a reservation for party of 5 at 12pm. Waited for 10mins before the receptionist came back to start handling calls and arrivals. They a bit short staffed - saw the receptionist also handling taking orders at a couple of tables. Food has gone downhill since years prior - been coming to Gochi for a decade or so. For the price you can do better in sunnyvale or MV. Got a kaki fry ...half the dish was shredded cabbage, other half was the 5 oysters. For almost $20 I would have expected more than $4 per oyster per person. And since half the dish was cabbage I figured it was a salad-like dish...but with no dressing except a dab of mustard-wasabi it's not something you'll want to eat unless you want to graze on plain cabbage. Also got the beef tongue cutlet - which looked just like and tasted like the kaki fry cut in half. read more

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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First time trying, the ambiance was really nice. I loved the traditional Japanese seating and theme. I didn't know we had a restaurant like this so close by. The service was great and food was delicious. The steak was juicy and cooked perfectly, the sauce they had went so well. The yaki onigiri was good but I would've liked it if the tuna was inside the onigiri instead of just on top, but that's just my preference. The hamachi tartar was a little bland, it needed something more like more acidity, sauce on top, or some spice to it. Overall it was a great experience and I'll be back soon. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Sirloin Steak Entree Yaki Onigiri Hamachi Tartar Kanappe - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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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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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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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I went in with my husband and daughter to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. The food quality has gone down compared to many years ago. I ordered an ume whisky for myself to enjoy, but the drink tasted like plain water. I told two different servers that something was wrong with the drink, but they brushed me off and ignored my concern. After waiting for quite a while, they finally admitted that someone had poured the wrong drink. However, there was no proper apology, even after the whole dinner section over (over an hour). Hello Gochi, thank you for ruining my 10-year anniversary night. Your food is okay, but your service and attitude are really unacceptable. Please don't order their whisky because they will poured you some mystery tasteless drinks which they wont admit and do anything to you afterwards. Better yet, you can spend the money to get yourself a nice drink somewhere else. read more

When I showed up I was told I had a 20 minute wait. This restaurant has an area similar to a bar. There were 6 open locations. I was seated after 20 minutes although there were many open spots. Food was phenomenal!!!! Ordered Shime Iwasha sashimi, kimchi,pickled veggies, smelt tempura, kimchi, sake sampler, pitcher of Sapporo. Service suuuuucked!!!! Way bad. Japanese is not American. We order over and over again. I did not feel like and order again. I felt like "order now or you will never get it". read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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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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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Love this place! All the food was delicious and came out super quick, which I really appreciated. The tatami-style tables made the whole experience feel cozy and fun. Everything we ordered hit the spot. My favorites included the hamachi carpaccio and the salmon roe meshi. The carpaccio was so fresh and the salmon roe meshi paired so well with the dashi they gave on the side. read more

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Disappointed and never come back! I had a really bad experience for the reservation at the restaurant. The staff kept asking and questioning me who I talked to, which phone number and until I gave him the confirmation, he said that I should wait because I'm not on the waitlist. The wait estimate for 10-15 minutes and I waited more than that. When I came up to ask him when would be my turn, he said there was a long list before me. What's the point of reservation, and if it was the case, why didn't he say in the beginning that I had to wait for 30 mins. Not recommended! read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time, especially for what was supposed to be a birthday dinner with my friends. We had a reservation at 7:30 PM and felt rushed from the second we sat down. It was our first time here and the menu was overwhelming, yet the staff kept pressuring us to order immediately instead of giving us time to look through it comfortably. The service only got worse from there. I ordered a cocktail that literally tasted like water. I politely asked the server if it could be remade, and he was actually very kind and told me I could keep the original drink while he made a new one. A minute later, I watched the manager pull him aside and question him about why he let us keep the old drink. Then suddenly they wanted to take the drink back from me. It wasn't even about the money. I would have gladly paid for another drink. But if a cocktail tastes bad, the manager should at least apologize or try to make the situation right. Instead, the focus was on taking the drink away. That alone left such a bad impression. To make things worse, by 8:15 PM they were already rushing us to order more food even though we had JUST gotten our meals not long before. We ordered crème brûlée for my friend's birthday and mentioned it was for a birthday celebration. The server asked if we wanted dessert immediately while we were still actively eating dinner. I asked if they could bring it out in about 15 minutes, and she repeated "15 minutes?" with attitude and said the kitchen was closing, insisting we take the dessert right away. It was literally crème brûlée, not something complicated to prepare fresh. The whole experience felt like they cared more about getting us out of the restaurant than letting customers enjoy their meals. We ended up having to rush through dinner and leave before we even finished eating because they kept reminding us they were closing. If you take reservations at 7:30 PM, customers should not feel pressured and rushed out less than an hour later. Very disappointing experience and terrible hospitality. Definitely would not come back. read more

What a delicious spot for Japanese tapas! We stopped by on a Friday evening for dinner. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded and we were able to be seated without a wait. We ordered the Hamachi Carpaccio, Hotate Uni, and Unagi Meshi. Hamachi Carpaccio (3.5/5): This one is okay, certainly not the best carpaccio I've had. The garlic-ginger ponzu and garlic oil drizzle playfully tickled my mouth with umami. The hamachi (yellowtail) has a firm, fresh texture but quite a noticeable fishy aftertaste. Hotate Uni (4/5): These scallops might make you go into credit card debt (each one is 6$) but your tastebuds will be in raw shellfish heaven! The scallops are oh so bouncy, sweet, and fleshy. Then the charred and smoky uni on top melts in your mouth like a briny butter to go with the scallop. The yuzu truffle oil just further punches your mouth with umami! Unagi Meshi (5/5): Wow this dish is amazing and was by far our favorite one! The sizzling hot clay pot crisps up the rice on the bottom for the perfect textural contrast to the rich, luxurious unagi. This eel meat just dissolves in your mouth for a harmonious concoction of crispiness and savoriness like none I've experienced before. If you only get one thing, I recommend this one! The interior feels very traditional, maybe even approaching a bit outdated. There's lots of parking in the sleepy plaza it's located in as well. Overall, very pricey but that unagi clay pot rice is a worthy splurge! read more

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Had an amazing experience at Gochi - the food, experience and service all contributed to a great meal! The ambiance and cozy, tatami style seating arrangement are the obvious standouts here, and it was a pretty fun experience to be able to dine on the floor mats. We enjoyed all the food items we ordered too - even with so many food items on the menu to choose from, everything we tried was yummy! We overall enjoyed our experience here and I'll definitely be back to try the variety of other items:) this would be a great spot to bring family or friends too. read more

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Food was healthy and delicious. The braised chicken clay pot packed so much flavor. Enjoyed the crispy rice bits on the side. Despite the simplicity the stuffed daikon and stir fried veggies with salt and pepper, it was delicious...alongwith a generous portion size. Dessert was the sweet potato custard with vanilla ice cream. The warm custard completed the ice cream beautifully. The best part- it wasn't too sweet either, very balanced. read more

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Delicious Japanese food! We had a work lunch here and Gochi was able to accommodate our group of 12 with a reservation. We all sat together in a private booth with tatami seating. Really enjoyed this experience. We were able to get privacy, feel cozy with each other and have enough space. Please note that with tatami seating you will have to take your shoes off. I split the sake oyako meshi with dashi broth and salmon aburi carpaccio with a coworker. Both were just wonderful. We both ended up being pretty full with these two items. The clay pot rice was so flavorful and delicious. Love the crispy/slightly charred bottom. I highly recommend adding the dashi broth. The salmon carpaccio was fresh and a great appetizer. Staffs were nice and experienced with big groups. He took everyone's orders seamlessly and when the orders come out, it was pretty smooth as well. Looking forward to coming back! :) read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Sake Oyako Meshi - Small - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The only dish I think I would get again is the unagi meshi. Large portions of eel and crispy rice is hard to beat. However, the pizza I get was supposed to be experimental but we couldn't taste any of the seafood supposedly in it and was just too heavy on the cheese flavor. It was also greasy which isn't something usually experienced with Japanese food. The hamachi carpaccio had good flavor if you chose a piece on the side with less soy sauce. But if you eat from the side doused in sauce, it's much too salty and you lose the flavor of the hamachi :( I do think the service was great and ambiance was a nice experience but for the price and food we got, I don't think I would return unfortunately. read more

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I've heard so many good things and have seen this place in a couple of Bay Area IG reels that rave about the food and service. Naturally, I decided to try it for myself for a date night. Made reservations a day in advance online with no issues. When we arrived, from the outside it looks like the restaurant is closed, but then you walk in and its buzzing and lively! Our host seated us right away and we were immediately asked what we wanted to drink. When we were ready to order, we asked for all of the recommended dishes and most popular (trust them!). Ya'll, the service is OUTSTANDING!! Food was out to our table within 2m of ordering. Where do you get food that fast that is HOT and fresh out of the kitchen?! We were happily impressed and delighted with every meal. So much so, that we had to be asked to wrap up because they were closed already. Even that was a great experience and everyone was kind and patient. I am making this review super detailed because nothing but good times were had WITHOUT phones being out for food pics :) read more

even with a reservation we had to wait to be seated. the food options are diverse and everything we tried was solid. read more

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Food here is always excellent. I am always amazed by the variety of dishes Gochi has to offer. It must be very challenging to manage a kitchen with such a diverse set of ingredients, but they do it onsistently! We came in as a walk-in on a busy night, and they were able to accommodate us, and were empathetic towards my Mom's disabilities. The great thing about Gochi is that you always have a reason to come back because the food is so good, and the variety! read more

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We came here for a big group to celebrate my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint! It was nice sitting in our own private tatami mat room. They gave us a 1.5 hour time limit which felt like more than enough time to eat. The food came out fairly quickly. My favorites were the unagi meshi and the sake oyako meshi. They also gave us a hot pot of dashi broth to add to our bowls -- so yummy and comforting! Honorable mentions were the nasu curry pizza and the wafu hamburg!! I didn't get to take pics of everything because I was so focused on eating The only complaint we had is that they forgot one of the dishes and they didn't bring it till the end of the meal so we didn't really eat it since we were pretty full. Overall, it's a nice place for a big group and good Japanese food! We would come back again. read more

Gochi - Cupertino - Agedashi Tofu - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Food is 4 stars, but SLOW service is why would would not come back to this Cupertino one. Mountain View one seems to have better/faster service. Went in for our 5:30pm reservation, got seated immediately. But didn't get someone to take our order until 6pm. Not one person came by to check on us or offered water. We finally flagged someone down to let them now that: "we're ready to order". Our experience was not unique as we saw other tables struggling to get order taken. One table walked back to the front desk to tell them to come take order. Food was all just OK. Our favorite was the udon and clay pot. The rest were just average. Def would not recommend or come back to the Cupertino one. But we would give Mountain View one another try. read more

Hidden traditional Japanese gem! This spot is really popular, so I made a reservation. There was a long line when I arrived, but with the reservation, I got seated immediately. Some seating areas require you to take off your shoes, but I was seated in a section where that wasn't necessary. I ordered the grilled squid, mentaiko potato cheese gratin, risotto korokke, and salmon chazuke. The squid was my favorite, and the sauce for the risotto korokke was really nice. The gratin was good but a bit heavy, and the chazuke was a perfect finish. read more

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Solid spot for clay pot rice and small plates! Came to Gochi Cupertino for a birthday dinner with a friend and it hit the spot. If you're craving clay pot rice, Gochi delivers. We shared the unagi and sake oyako meshis- both flavorful, comforting, and perfectly cooked. The hamachi and kanpachi carpaccios were fresh and beautifully plated- great as starters and tempted us to order as a finisher. My friend has been to both the Cupertino and Mountain View locations and prefers this one for its consistent service and broader menu. The ambiance is cozy- offering both table and genkan service (removing shoes before entering the dining area), staff are attentive- making it a great choice for both casual yet elevated dining experience. read more