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    Godai

    4.1 (488 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GODAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    California Roll
    Michael C.

    Never again. Godai has officially lost our business. We had just gotten back from traveling and decided sushi sounded perfect for dinner, so we ordered through Uber Eats to avoid driving. I ordered a spider roll and a California roll, and my wife ordered a shrimp roll. Unfortunately, everything went downhill fast. First, there was zero flexibility with customization. My wife doesn't like masago and wasn't allowed to remove it--she literally had to scrape it off the roll herself. On top of that, the avocado on her roll was brown with hard bumps. It was gross and clearly not fresh. Then there was the packaging. My spider roll, which is always premium-priced, was thrown into a regular to-go box and completely fell apart during delivery--sushi everywhere when we opened it. Meanwhile, the California roll came in a proper sushi tray. Did they run out of containers? It made no sense. Between the lack of customization, poor packaging, and questionable ingredient quality, this experience was incredibly disappointing. Needless to say, this was our last time ordering from here.

    Salad & Miso Soup
    Eric G.

    The food was great and the owner is very friendly. The Beef Bulgogi was perfect, not too sweet, with more of a variety of vegetables rather than just onions as often served by other Korean restaurants. The Galbi Ribs were excellent too. Definitely give it a try.

    We had a reserved table
    Dave H.

    We miss Goro, but the food from the new owners is still high quality fresh fish. Isabella took good care of us. The only downside was a lack of air conditioning. Muggy enough to make the water glass sweat. The house salad is simple and as good as ever. We had the shashito pappers as an appetizer. We didn't care for the sweetness. Olive oil, salt, and garlic is all that's needed. I had to wash up after that. The sashimi is still large and fresh. For some reason they torched the Escolar. We prefer it raw. The spicy tuna roll was good, with a decent amount of heat. The Rainbow Roll was good, but I forgot they use fake crab. The ceviche roll was large and tasty.

    SHISHITO PEPPERS
    Steph W.

    Spacious place, good food and great selections. Those peppers, don't be fooled, some are spicy! We got rolls, forgot to take pictures. Dr. Jeremy roll was delicious with the crispy salmon skin. Besides the rolls, try their Korean bbq short ribs, delicious! We had a great time with great service. Waiter kept refilling our drinks. Location is out of the way but we'd be back when in the area!

    Happy hour rocks
    Sean D.

    I'd like to say I've tried most sushi places in San Antonio and Godai by far is my favorite! From the food to the service this place was excellent. The ambiance and the style of this sushi restaurant is exactly what most people look for, the vibe was calm and intimate. I think Godai really captures the elements of tradition, service, and taste. I was very impressed with the delicacy of the fish and the preparation, it really helped with the flavors and enjoyment all together. The Korean cowboy as he is called is a master at his craft. He took the time to greet us and offer explanation of his one of a kind Saba nagiri. I've tried a lot of places and this saba was by far the best. The entire staff was very polite and helpful, they really made us feel welcomed and all together my wife and I had a very peaceful and lovely date night. Happy hour on Sundays is where it's at, we had the chance to try all of our favorites. This place was very special and I can confidently say it is now our go to sushi spot.

    Tonkatsu pork Raman
    Michael G.

    Fast fresh and filling such a hole in the wall feel you have to try it out. The service was awesome our drinks and needs were all met in a timely manner.

    Tempura Bento (2shrimp, 3 vege)

    The outside looks a little rough, but the service and food are excellent. These pics are from two sittings, one week apart. The tempura bento was disappointing in that it was small for the price, but it was perfectly cooked. Hamachi grilled jaw bone - surprised to see this on the menu and it was delicious. Tracy roll - refreshing and had the perfect yuzu flavor. Nigiri plate and sushi boat - the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the fish pieces were the perfect size. This is probably now my 2d favorite sushi place in San Antonio.

    Korean Seafood Pancake
    Wendy C.

    Such a cute little spot in San Antonio. The owner just re-opened this place several weeks ago, and brining brand new service and tasty food to San Antonio. If you are looking for great sushi spot, this is the place for you. The mood is great, service is excellent and you definitely don't want to miss the chef special. If you like to entertain, sit on the bar area, Steve is here to make sure your dinner experience is unforgettable.

    In search of the best ramen in town. This one was legit noodles were thick and just a bit soggy
    Joyce K.

    I am writing this review with a very sad heart! The old Godai was really my favorite sushi spot in San Antonio. The chef used to call and notify when he brings different fish from Japan we would go and he makes us special dishes off the menu... I was driving by and I saw the restaurant open.... Decided to check it out and see what's going on still having the same name. It was so disappointing... the flavors everything went down hill! It is a new ownership. The place feels nostalgic and the ambiance feels like a large izakaya in Japan The service was ok the girl who served us was very friendly. They have a very cheap omakase deal which I will go check out soon for one last chance

    Nigiri
    Jessica C.

    We stopped by Godai because we saw that this was ranked #3 sushi in San Antonio. I am not sure if it was an old list we saw because I don't think Godai was a hit. Our server, I believer her name was Hannah, with long auburn hair, was great and very attentive. However, that was the highlight of the meal. Miso and salad were complimentary with the meal. The salad had so much dressing and was dripping off the lettuce. The miso soup was ok, a little on the salty side. We started with the Special Hamachi Sashimi. The first thing I noticed was the black plate did not look very clean and had smudges all over. There was a very small amount of ponzu sauce for the dish. This is usually our favorite shared appetizer and we did not finish this plate. Next up were some nigiri pieces, salmon, tuna, and white tuna. The salmon nigiri is always my go to when trying a new sushi restaurant however, this was very lacking and I actually did not eat the second piece. The nigiri pieces were a generous portion for the price but they were more "dissolve in your mouth" not "melt in your mouth". The chirashi bowl was lackluster. I've never had a chriashi bowl where I kept finding pieces of ginger throughout the dish. The tuna was a bit grainy and felt chalky in my mouth. Most of the fish tasted very "fishy". The rice was not usually what I get in a chriashi bowl - it was kind of crunchy and piece-y, not the usual glistening with a hint of the rice vinegar. The seaweed salad included was pretty good though. The shaved white carrot atop the dishes were also not the usual translucent white. Later that night and through the next day I found myself running to the bathroom. Overall, I would not recommend Godai and would not return. They do have good prices for the portion and good service but that is it. There are other sushi restaurants in San Anontio with better quality.

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    21 days ago

    Great eats! Brussel sprouts were delicious. Great selection of sushi rolls. Satisfied! Great service, friendly staff.

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    Very unique Japanese restaurant. The sushi was great and the service was outstanding. Truly recommended.

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    2 months ago

    Love the new management. Was a huge fan of Goro's and the new guys are following in his footsteps as being some of the best.

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    2 months ago

    The service here is good; I had a minor issue, and they resolved it promptly. I can see myself coming back to try their specials.

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    2 months ago

    Great service! we have been been here 3 times in the same week. chef and waitress are super nice and great food.

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    The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. The orange blossom was super yummy & so was the pork katsu. Highly recommend!

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    I was delighted to eat here for the first time! I joined a big group and we were served a set menu,…read moreso I don't know all the exact names, but this was the best sushi I've ever had. I genuinely enjoyed everything that came out. I've never enjoyed raw seafood on sushi. I'm a basic shrimp or crab girl but somehow this place made me completely love every sushi dish they served. One roll in particular was wrapped in rice paper with a slice of lemon on top, and that was my favorite by far. They also served a variety of appetizers: pork skewers, fried rice, edamame, Brussels sprouts and those were phenomenal too. The service was great, super attentive, and the restaurant itself was cute with a simple, classy vibe. I will definitely be coming back!

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