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.

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.

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.

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 :(

After eating tacos for every meal for three days, I needed something different. And being Asian…read morefrom New York, I craved some Asian food. Let's just say that Chinese food is not easy to find in Mexico City if you're not looking for a buffet. We finally came across Ah-Un which is basically pan Asian. As a general rule of thumb, don't ever eat sushi at a place that has no customers. If the fish is not moving then you're asking to be sick. There was also a smell coming from the bar which smelled like old alcohol. It's not fish but it gives you an idea of the cleanliness. We decided to get the katsu don and the pad Thai. Two cooked dishes that seemed like a safe choice. The pad Thai wasn't bad. It tasted like the dish should taste and was a large serving. The katsu don was not as good. The katsu was dry and the rice was tasteless. I mean it didn't even taste like white rice. It just wasn't good at all. At the end, we were just glad to eat something other than tacos.

We ordered way too much food and I wished I had an extra stomach to devour all of it. I ordered the…read moreRainbow Roll and he had the spicy salmon roll. Both were super fresh and delicious but not spicy at all. I also ordered the noodle soup which ended up being gigantic but the broth and noodles were perfect for a rainy day. They have a full bar including featured cocktails and beer and wine. The service is prompt and the food was high quality. You may think you shouldn't eat this while in Mexico given it isn't Mexican food but I think you should! Tasted just as authentic as a Japanese Restaurant in California!

We came here during lunch as well as dinner and had a great experience. Looks like others have not…read morehad as great of an experience, but ours during both were very good. They may have changed some things since the last reviews since they were adding additional features when we were here. Ambiance/Service: The ambiance is actually really cool with an outside seating and water fountains, etc. as well as a neat indoor with a fun glass flooring. The service was really good and on top of it. We did not feel it slow at all. Food/drinks: We were pleased with the food. We had a spice tuna roll, chicken soup, miso noodle soup, and gyoza and it was all very taste and fresh. The only thing i would say is that the soup was a little salty, but other than that, the sushi roll was fresh and the gyoza's were really good. The drinks were also good, nothing fancy. We haven't tried a lot of sushi restaurants in MXC, but the ones we have tried, this is our favorite so far.

Do not come here if you have ever had only half decent Japanese food. Even fake Japanese food in…read moreUSA tasted better than food here. Ramen tasted like an instant ramen. Sushi is underwhelming. Sou sauce is watering down, doesn't even make my food saltier. I had authentic Japanese food in Japan and fake Japanese food in USA but by far this is the worst. However the service is nice and polite. but Sorry, food is horrible.

40 years doing this, you cannot miss! Absolutely amazing, a…read moremust try if you like traditional Japanese food while in Mexico City. Fish and seafood were very fresh! Serving portions are very generous. And prices are very reasonable!

A true Japanese restaurant in Mexico. So glad that we found this place before we leave Mexico.read more

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.

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.