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.

Was in need of Asian food during our trip and this place didn't disappoint! The location is kind of…read moretucked away (nearby streets were closed for construction, Uber had to drop us off 2 blocks away and we walked. It wasn't a bad walk. Didn't opt for the omakase since my husband thought it was too much food for him. A la carte it was. We enjoyed all the food. Udon was great! I prefer udon over ramen since I like a cleaner and lighter broth. The portion was smaller than I expected, more like an appetizer size than an entrée size. Only nigiri I didn't quite liked was the geoduck, it had a fishy taste still (think aji). Would definitely return on a future trip.

We had a lunch reservation and went with the kaiseki course (rather than the sushi course). The…read morerestaurant is tucked away from the street, and there were some ramps/stairs we had to get through to reach the restaurant. I'd say that they've got service and presentation down pat. The quality of the food, I'd say, is pretty good too. We started with a persimmon tofu salad with crab, shrimp, and asparagus - very clean flavor, refreshing. Then an assortment plate with mackerel & ika, trout roe, seaweed-marinated egg, matsutake mushroom salad, cactus nigiri (yes, you read that right!), and wagyu cake. I was not impressed with the wagyu... it was lacking in flavor and a little on the chewy side. The cactus nigiri was interesting! I like that Chef Asai is trying to incorporate Mexican culture into his dishes. I've never had cactus before, but it had that crunchy texture and plant-like taste. We then had a sashimi course - akami, hotate, and striped jack all on one plate. I think I would have wanted these separate instead of all on one plate, but maybe that's just my preference. We also had wagyu shabu-shabu, which I enjoyed! Overall, it was a mix of good and decent, and I enjoyed our lunch here! Interesting take on kaiseki experience.

I'm still in shock at how incredible this restaurant is. Who knew a restaurant in Mexico could…read moreserve up some of the best and most complex Japanese flavors I've ever had!? Their ramen was rich with a complex depth of umami flavors which balanced perfectly with the springy noodles and tender pork. The bowl is massive but I could genuinely eat the whole thing! As a ramen connoisseur, I can proudly say that this is one of the best bowls I've ever had. And to end it all off, the Matcha Tiramisu was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. I absolutely love this spot!! Their service is fast and incredibly kind and joyful. Additionally, the ambiance is calming and feels high end but still with a quality of casual. You MUST try this spot if you admire amazing asian cuisine or want a break from tacos for dinner!

Cute Japanese restaurant - arrived with no reservations and seated right away. Love the minimalist…read morevibes and the bathrooms! We both got the classic ramen, and sad to say the broth lacked flavor, had to put a lot of soy sauce to put flavor. The shrimp tempura was nice and crunchy, chicken karage was a generous portion. Service was friendly. Loved the mochi ice cream dessert.

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.

This place deserves 20 stars if possible. Found this by searching up places and it's great reviews…read moreand this place did not disappoint. It's in a trendy area and upscale although we came dressed mor casual. It's on the second floor and has amazing ambiance. We ordered the dynamite roll, crispy spicy tuna, truffle salmon, miso soups, caterpillar roll and tuna truffle roll. The truffle roll has to be one of the most amazing rolls I've ever eaten, if you like truffle of course. Everything else was amazing as well. The dynamite roll was great and I highly recommend literally everything we had. They also have great drinks, we had a mexcal maracuja drink and lychee martini as well as hot sake. For dessert we chose the tres leche cake and the truffle ice cream cream brûlée. If I say I have never tastes anything as amazing probably almost in my life as this truffle ice cream!! I know if we would have gone to a restaurant of this magnitude in the states it would have cost double of what we paid here. The service was excellent and Samuel and everyone was so attentive.

Makoto Mexico City is a place to see and be seen. Maybachs parked outside this Polanco hotspot, we…read morethought it would be ostentatious and snooty. Wrong, the food was great, beautiful people seated everywhere and friendly, warm servers. Smoking was allowed in the restaurant. Even though none of our party smoked, the tables were spaced far apart enough that it wasn't an issue. Very, very good sushi/sashimi. Not Masa, Nobu or Morimoto good, but could hold its own amongst most other well regarded Japanese restaurants. Glad we were able to find this so close to our Polanco hotel. If you're looking for good sushi/sashimi in CDMX, you won't be disappointed here.

We make it a family tradition to eat sushi in every city we visit. Being in Polanco, Mexico City's…read moretrendiest neighborhood, we assumed we were about to experience sushi greatness. To be fair--the quality of the fish was five stars. No complaints lthere.Unfortunately, that's where the smooth horse ride became a donkey ride. The service was a solid two stars. Our waiter was clearly trying his best, but this restaurant desperately needs another waiter. We waited so long for sauces that by the time they arrived, we were already halfway through the rolls. It took about 20 minutes for the first dish, and we ordered what we normally order for my wife and I and our 3 teenagers six dishes for five, which then arrived one... at a... time... with long, awkward pauses in between. The specialty rolls are teenie Weenie and very skimpy on the fish. One of my sons wanted another roll but not willing to wait. Best roll of the night was the Alaska roll--credit where credit is due. Now let's talk money. I don't mind spending on good sushi. I expect to. But $3,950 pesos ($232 USD before tip) for five people and leaving less full than a typical sushi night in Los Angeles? That one hurt. Back home, we eat for the same price--and we leave satisfied. Upside: only three green teas were ordered, but they were excellent, high-quality, and probably the most consistent thing all night. Bottom line: amazing fish, painfully slow service, small portions, and a bill that made us double-check the exchange rate. If you come here, drink a full glass of water beforehand to feel satiated--or bring a snack. I wanted to give them a three but I always do with my wife wants and she said give them a four to be nice.

The best Japanese restaurant in all of CDMX and that's saying something! All the dishes we ordered:…read moresushi, temaki, kushiage etc all came out perfectly. You can tell all the ingredients - all the way down to the rice - is of v. high quality. My only gripe with this place is that they allow smoking within the enclosed indoor/garden area so we were exposed to second hand smoke throughout the meal :(

Ordered this coconut curry noodle bowl at Koku in Condesa, and it hits exactly how you want it to…read more The broth is rich but not heavy, with that perfect balance between spice and creaminess from the coconut. The noodles soak it all in, and every bite feels layered without trying too hard. What I liked most is that it doesn't feel overcomplicated--just solid flavors done right. Comfort food, but with intention. Simple, warm, and very easy to finish without even noticing.

We spent NYEve here, lovely night outside. Great for people watching, excellent service. Close to…read moreour Parque Mexico stay. We enjoyed a tuna poke bowl..a spicy tuna roll and shrimp goyza (which were meh). A nice pot of tea (we were headed to a speakeasy after dinner). Recommended if you are craving Japanese food while in the area.

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.

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.