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Provencal flair that intertwines casual setting, flavor driven menu
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few times for lunch with my grandma and was impressed at the deals they had on donburi's. You get a donburi, small bowl of udon, and salad for about $10. I decided to take my fiancee...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great hidden restaurant in CupertinoOMG, food IS amazing here!Come here to share these "tapa" dishes with othersHard to get in without a reservationIncredible dinner with 8 co-workers!LOVED dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Gochi I wasn't impressed. However, it must've grown on me, as I realized Gochi has become one of my most frequently visited restaurants in the bay area. You have to know what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this started as a 4.5 star review but im bumping it up to 5. why? cuz i cant stop thinking about how good it was. :)last night i had a hard time falling asleep cuz i was craving the food i JUST had.....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have friends who rave about this place constantly and yelp confirmed the positive reviews, yet, I still wasn't that impressed after ordering half a dozen dishes here. I still like some of the stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WenT here on a sat night~ i had a bigger group (8 ppl) so i had to make reservations two weeks in advance to be able to get in.. i think if it was a smaller group, no need for two weeks in advance for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my friend who's Japanese. She had great things to say about this place as she's been here a few times, and this was my first visit. We had such a wonderful experience from start to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Price: $$$Taste: 5 StarsGreat atmosphere, lots of tables on the tatami floor, where you are required to remove your shoes. True authentic izakaya style. But no worries, you don't have to kneel, ...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good but impossible to get a table -should plan and call ahead for sure...i cant wait until i get to go back and have their yummy food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Most Effing Amazing Japanese Fusion spot you will ever find in the bay area. EVER.I should really just stop right there and leave my five stars alongside 581 other yelpers. But I wanna put in my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOCHI!!! I wish I had met you sooner!I came here last year for my friend's birthday with his family, and was amazed at how good the food was here. Since then, I've tried a number of other Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the service, food and company. As first timers, we were fortunate to dine here with two Japanese speaking friends who are regulars that even have their own bottle of shochu stored in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is japanese food!Even when they say "fusion", most of the food is actually authentic japanese izakaya food. Izakaya is an eating/drinking place in Japan. Specializing in small plates. With...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know what to expect. Definitely not your usual Japanese restaurant. The menu was very extensive and it all sounded good. Got the grilled rice balls with salmon mayo. It was ok. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not "fusion" as advertised, but it's GOOD!I came here last weekend after hearing all the hype from people. Okay, now I believe the hype -- This is one of the best Japanese restaurants I've had in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi definitely deserves its high marks! With so many Japanese restaurants out there with a standard Japanese menu Gochi rises from the pack with original Japanese inspired dishes. We ordered 7-8...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i give it a 3-star because the fish in lunch time isn't fresh enough. fish meat seperates as i picked up with chopsticks. i ordered the 2-item combo box. lunch time is super busy, don't expect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, if you are looking for EXCELLENT Japanese food, this is the place to go. Though I do agree with others when they say never go without a reservation because you will be waiting forever... that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow wow wow, didn't expect gochi to be as good as it was. It was damn good. I would eat here everyday of the week if I could. I went with the bf and we ordered maybe 7 or 8 dishes (yes we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Japan for a year and there are many things on this menu that I never heard of or tried in Japan. If you're looking for a trip to Japan without having to buy a plane ticket, this would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
got lost trying to find this place but we made it!! :D what a joy to behold only to be even more surprised by the interior as well as the setting and food! the experience was very authentic (taking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally had the chance to come here last night. The bf brought me here to celebrate my birthday, yay! We had a reservation for 8:00pm and good thing we left with some time. As someone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY!! I think I've had this place bookmarked for the past 2 years and finally got around to trying it out last week.Spontaneously came here on a Friday night. Luckily it was still early so we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed the Tapas!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is a great restaurant that I will recommend to my friends. It is a bit on the pricey side. I think ordering the right thing is important. I recommend:eel clay pot rice with soup and grill...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Japanese-American food. Fresh, tasty and doesn't put you to sleep. The lunch specials come with a salad and miso soup, not the cheapest in the area but you get what you pay for. I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give them zero stars for such terrible service. Knowing that this place can get busy, we made reservations 1.5 weeks ahead of time. Got the time we wanted... then we show up on the day of our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met friends there who were familiar with the cuisine and culture. Fantastic experience. Every offering was delectably superb. Especially fond of the Hamachi sashimi and Monkfish with kale.Staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there three times. Each time my neck is sore at the end of the meal from whipping it around to see what the other tables have ordered. There are so many interesting items on the menu it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the best yet Japanese restaurant in the Bay to my taste. The black cod with plum sauce is just exquisite. Clay pot rice is perfect eaten with the soup ordered extra. Make sure you make a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were invited to go to Gamba's next door for a night of karaoke, but after a hard day of shopping a couple of girls have got to eat first!I was very excited to finally try this place, and we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overrated n over priced for wut it serves...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For me, a satisfactory meal has to have good value, and frankly I felt really angry at having to pay ~$25 for this unagi and rice in a claypot with some kind of simple soup on the side. Lord knows...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many rave reviews, I finally got the chance to visit Gochi on a Thursday night. we had reservations for 6pm. We got there a little early (5:45) and the resaturant wasnt open yet....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite place for lunch. Dinner here can get mighty pricey but their lunch menu is pretty extensive and just about EVERY dish (except the udons), I would recommend. If you are into raw...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner ReviewThe appetizer with beef and asparagus is good.Fried taro is delish! mmmmmmm.The tofu is average. Try the claypots. Salmon was really good. Add money for the broth because it's worth it;...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a place I would come back to. The food was excellent. My favorites were the kurobuta chashu pizza, the beef short ribs and hirame carpaccio. We also had seaweed salad, risotto rice balls,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi has great food and great service.I came here with three friends after singing at Gamba Karaoke next door!They sit us in one of the small rooms that we have to take off our shoes. The decoration...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since everyone else is writing about the sake, I'll discuss the soju. Very smooth, way better than the cheap $1 dollar-a-bottle stuff you'll get at the Korean quickie market. It complimented the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area.Last year, my mother, her friend and I had reservations EVERY Wednesday here to celebrate Hump Day. But that was when the economy was better. Now we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. But is it worth the wait or the hassle of making advance reservation? Probably not (hence one half star off). I was so happy when my friend said they have japanese tapas (izakaya) style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For your birthday, we will give you free edamame! Wow! So generous! *sarcasm*I took my fiance here for dinner for her bday dinner. I made reservations a week in advance for a weeknight as it can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decoration in this restaurant. The lunch special is great. But for dinners, especially during the weekends, advance reservation is highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese? Tapas? Hell yes! Came here for dinner with three of my girls, and it was oh so yummy in my tummy. The food is comparable to Tanto, but the ambiance of the place is a little nicer. There...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ambiance and good food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great authentic Japanese food with reasonable price.I'm pretty picky when it comes to Japanese food after being spoiled by my dad who's also a big fan of anything Japanese and who lived in Japan for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came back here for dinner recently on a Friday evening, on the waitlist for 8pm, and we ended up sitting at their little "bar" area which isn't actually a bar. I have to take down a star because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having this place hyped up like crazy by my crazy foodie friends, I finally went, with said people... WOOT!Group of 6 seated in the middle of the open tatami area - it was already loud in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the good reviews about the food and after trying to call to make a reservation without being able to reach anyone, we just gave in this Saturday and decided to show up before they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Business is good. At lunch time this place is packed. So why not hire some more help, or at least some waitresses that have a longer memory. During our lunch, we asked for water three separate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an opportunity to visit this place with a friend after a 2-year hiatus. I remember this place having some dishes not available elsewhere but their taste being somewhat simple for the price you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another 4 stars from me. Their rice dishes are soo good - anything clay pot and the rice balls.Those are the most memorable dishes I've had there. I really like the texture of the crispy parts of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi Rocks! Came here the other night with some friends for the first time and did not dissapoint. We came here on a Tuesday night and like every good restaurant on a Tuesday night there was a 30...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend, we decided to go the week of the Saturday we were going to have dinner together. I called in for reservations, they didn't have any. We were going to be a party of 3.After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come without a reservation, it's always packed.My favorites are: fried rice ball with salmon and the ground chicken and rice clay pot. The lychee mixed drink is also delicious. We tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my....this is one of the best Japanese restaurant in Bay Area!!Their food and atmosphere are just like Izakaya (Tapas bar in Japanese) in Japan. Because it's a tapas style, we thought the portion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only Japanese place I would give 5 stars in south bay as of today.This place is all about fine details of every single dish they serve. If you don't understand how just a small bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good.... Authentic-style Japanese donburis. Come here early for lunch as it gets pretty busy fast (before Noon). I usually get a Chicken or Pork Donburi.... nothing special,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ZOMG I think I found Little Japan...its hidden off of Homestead in Cupertino. FYI if you are a Japanese business man and have NOT gone here after work in your slacks and crisp button up, you clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still amazed at the amount of choices you can choose at this place! At the same time though, the menu can be overwhelming. I really enjoyed the risotto croquettes, crab pizza, chicken & eggplant,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner on Friday night, and the tapas is on a different level. Everything we ordered was on point: the tempura sushi, the pizza, clay pot, and even the SAKE. I am in love with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for my bday with the family. Decided to come here to compare with what I had when I visited japan a few months back. Overall a good experience. Menu is a little confusing, the food was good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sooooo... decided to take a drive to SJ from SF, because my friends were raving about it... and I had high hopes and expectations... and as you can see from my review... I was sadly disappointed... :(...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One night, Samantha R. and I were in desperate need of food. In search of something cheap and healthy, we decided upon Gochi. After all the yelp-hype, we were destined to make this meal top-notch....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To order:- pork clay pot- chicken clay pot- beef & asparagus- oyster & egg- ankimo (steamed monkfish liver) - melts in mouth- salmon sashimi- hamachi sashimi- gindara munieru (pan sauteed black cod...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried this restaurant for 3 times, I have to say it's not my favorite. The food is pretty good, that's where the 4 star coming from, but the wait time is so painful. In the fact, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard a lot of good things about Gochi. My sister on multiple occasions has tried to make reservations for us, but I believe one time they were closed and the other time booked. We finally had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderfully unique restaurant with creative dishes.We always get the anago meshi (claypot) with the fish broth and japanese pepper. More subtle flavors than the unagi.Then we try something new. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all thank you thank you for Aaron M. on Yelp, without you we would have to blindfold and picks something on the menu. This is the one of the best japanese restaurant I went to hands down....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here for my brother's birthday and I just have to tell you do not google map this place ... it's horrible, you're better off getting a stick in the shape of a y to lead to water than get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed at first because I came here for lunch today thinking they'd serve the tapas menu, but nope, it's only for dinner. However, I ordered the salmon teriyaki and the binchi maguro...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite an extensive menu, I honestly had trouble choosing. For a party of three we ended up picking these:shimeiji mushroom tempura: very light batter, crisp, well seasoned.braised pork and dikon w/...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is this place freakin rocks! everything i've tried here is unbelievably delicious. the salmon aburi carpaccio w balsamic ponzu sauce and truffle oil is one of my favorite dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is first time to meet such a fabulous Japanese IZAKAYA(bar restaurant) style restaurant here in US!!! This place is typical Japanese popular bar restaurant in Tokyo. This kinds of bar restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time to Gochi was for dinner, and I went in with great expectations as every single person I know that has been there raves it. Happy to say, I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!The menu was vast from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Menu is huge, food are great for a group of people. However, when copmaring the same dishes we usually order, I prefer Tanto over this place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure if it was what we ordered, but this place left me a bit underwhelmed. We got in at 8:30PM on a Saturday expecting to wait 30 min for a table. Lucky us, 1 had just been cleared and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may have given this place a five star review before I even arrived, I think. Japanese AND Italian? GENIUS!!! BRILLIANT!!Lazy people need not come. You must call to make reservations. If there are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new FAVORITE place!!Upon entering the establishment you would think you have entered Japan....the place was very Zen. Looking at the dining area everyone was sitting on the floor it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice. Once for dinner, and once for lunch. Lunches are much more worthwhile in terms of cost, but the really good stuff can be found during dinner time. Needless to say, these are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to check out this place for awhile now due to great reviews on here. This place is known for long lines, long wait (2 hours), and fully booked reservation. I called last minute and was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word; yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I didn't wrote about this place!Their food is sooo good! A couple of times, there were lines outside before the place were open! I remember their beef dishes were very good.Their wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Funny how the first time I came here, I gave them four stars. The second time I came, they got three stars. This time they get five stars. I really hope I could keep it at five stars. I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is DELECTABLE. The service is excellent - everyone is so attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, they are not open on Sundays. As a tip, if you don't have a reservation, be sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. To summarize, this was the only time I have experienced "Michelin 3 star restaurant" quality dishes outside of an outrageously expensive French-style tasting menu restaurant (oh, and Ad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, they have never taken phone call. I heard really bad reputation about their hospitality things, so it was no wonder. My friend tried to make a table for 6 for dinner, however, restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly think this is the best restaurant in the silicon valley.. foods are as great as it can get.. beef tounge (the sliced ones) are sooo good.. I'm one of those who said "yikes" when thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The food is excellent. I think you only have to note two things: 1) make reservations in advance and 2) come for dinner - though the lunch is good, the dinner is what's special.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely make a reservation... The food is excellent... the carpaccio, the claypot rice with salmon and ikura (get the accompanying fish soup), salads, pan-fried rice balls, monkfish liver, etc......
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place: first of all, I'm not a fan of paying a lot of money for small appetizer-like dishes -- and if i do, these dishes better be something specialWe made...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I vacillate between this place and Tanto -- it's hard to decide which place is my favorite.I have fantastic, delicious experiences every time I go to Gochi. The food is phenomenal. The environment is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We both like tapas. We both like Japanese food. So when my turn to choose the date night dinner came around, I figured it would be hard to go wrong. It worked out quite well.What we ordered and my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! I have been here for two times, both had great experience. This is not a traditional Japanese food.... i just love their curry pizza and their claypot... when you go to this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's two days later and I'm still looking for my socks, they were knocked off on Saturday night. It was two of us for dinner. We arrived at 8:30 (ish, I think) on this past Saturday night. We saw...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being that this was my very first tapas experience, it didn't disappoint! My gf at the time was a pro at ordering great dishes so i practically let her took control of everything (with the exception...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place!! have enjoyed it every time i've come. i'd recommend the sake oyako meshi (salmon clay pot rice), Mentai kinoko pizza (fusion pizza), Shiromaguro Tataki (seared albacore), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummo!Today was fabulous. After reading the reviews on yelp and looking at the pictures (thank you fellow yelpers for the extremely helpful/tantalizing pictures), I decided it was a MUST that we go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I kept switching 2 star 3 star 2 star 3 star... I was really hoping this place was going to be awesome but maybe we just ordered the wrong things.... or maybe i just had high expectations and it kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! You won't find any sushi here, but there are many other wonderful Japanese food choices to keep your palate entertained. We arrived here at 6 on a Wednesday, and we had the place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Izakaya joint I've ever been to -- but even calling it that would be shortchanging it. Not simply just food to accompany the drinks. GREAT food to accompany them. The dishes are really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place is really good. I am not a fan of fusion because the execution is below par. The menu is kinda cheesy as it takes Italian food words for Japanese food (yellow tail carapaccio is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boyfriend and I decided to come here for our anniversary and it was just the right ambiance for the occasion. The strip mall it's located in is sketchy but the interior of Gochi is very welcoming. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I haven't reviewed Gochi's yet?I took my mom last time around Nov 2008 for her birthday. She loved it.The ingredients are FRESH and flavors are clean and provocative. I love how the kitchen can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place - came here based on a friend's recommendation.We came here during lunch, and I had the 2 item combo - tempura and california rollHubby had the sashimi and pork cutletGood food....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Friday night. The place was jumpin', we had to wait 40min for a table but they at least had places to sit down and wait. The food - we only had two people, so we could only get a few...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place does get packed often and reservation *IS* recommended. The service seems to be pretty good.Here's what we had I think we ordered too many appetizers and not enough entree. (note to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a great place for Japanese Fusion food. What can I say, this place got variety, meaning...they are very creative with their menu which is always a big plus. Too many dishes to recommend so I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place if you like Japanese tapas. I like its beef tongue, grilled rice ball especially. Also, clay pot is really nice if the tapas won't fill you. You have to finish your night by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. Authentic Japanese food. Totemou oishii desu!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We bought our mom out to dinner for a belated Mother's Day dinner, and we thought we do something different from Italian and bring her here. Who knew that such an innovative restaurant would be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The toilet was my best friend for a good portion of last night and this morning. Expensive-but-you-get-your-moneys-worth-food.Roe, crab, mushroom, cheese & bacon pizza minus the bacon (wasn't in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to be able to get a same-day reservation for a Monday night. The place wasn't completely packed on a Monday night. However, on another Tuesday night, the place was completely packed. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the review, print this and keep it in your wallet. This will forever be your Gochi bible.Feeds 10 people:1) Sashimi Salad2) Hotate Tomato - Scallop & roasted tomato3) Gyutan Kakuni Jaga Butter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant was really good. Japanese fusion makes it easier for those new to Japanese food to learn to enjoy the food. My friend was going to order the dish with natto, luckily I've eaten it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for lunch but I always leave feeling the need to unbutton my pants! HA! You can pretty much pick any donburi and it'll be so satisfying! It is an asian place so yes, there may be a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Tanto's Japanese Restaurant, you'll like Gochi. We've eaten here several times for both lunch and dinner. I recommend going for lunch because, like Tanto, they offer lunch specials (set...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, Thanks to Mikey, our waiter for the night, for giving us such great service and knowledge on the japanese food that Gochi has to offer! We were very overwhelmed by the menu selection...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was much larger than i had expected based on the yelp reviews i had read. but i loved it! i love how the center of the room is all tatami mats, just had a great atmosphere. there are also a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...this place has a huge selection. They even have pizza. Thought that kinda weird in a japanese resturant. The food was very godd tasting. Would come back. They only thing i didn't like is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review for Dinner only:This is a very unique Japanese fusion place. Food is very good, service is decent. Their Pizza and Hotpot rice is consistently impressive. Very busy place, but they do take...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our other go-to restaurant since it's right down the street from us. Love their risotto balls, pizzas, unagi rice bowl with broth, sashimi salad, tofu steak, cod, sashimi and pretty much everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Gochi several times for dinner and I personally love their food and atmosphere. Their sake selection was little small, but lots of selection for sojo. Early reservation is highly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is one of my favorite restaurants in the bay area! The food is great, and they have a fairly large menu, so you can always try something new when you go. The eel pizza and seared duck tataki are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch. I hate basing a review on anything other than food, but waitress was horrible. She attempted to dissuade us from ordering more food (we were hungry!), but then also scolded us for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Strange that I have not written a review for Gochi.Overall:- It's definitely the best Japanese tapas in the entire south bay. No wonder people from San Fran will drive down to dine here. Most people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place. Here's what we had:Beef tongue with mashed potatoes - this was my favorite dish, the braised beef is very asian, but mixed with the mashed potatoes made it even better. It was like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, looking from the outside and the complex does not do this place justice. Just like Tanto, you have low expectations of the interior from the outside and then you walk in, and you are just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is tucked away in a little strip mall in Cupertino. After flying through Yelp reviews earlier in the day, I was thinking that it just might be impossible to get a table without a reservation on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Gochi for a friend's surprise birthday party of about 16 people. They were very accomodating and friendly. The staff there was excellent. The food was even better. With the diversity of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great time here in a large group. We got to try a little of everything - katsuo tataki, nikomi hanbaagu, kurobutabara ninniku tamanegi maki (something like that), fried risotto, grilled onigiri,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been here three times for lunches in the past two years, the food is still really good. What brought me here today is because of my boyfriend's birthday. Last year, on his birthday (he wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word comes to mind when reviewing Gochi : FANTASTICAL!!!Yes, yes.. I know .. "is that even a word?" Who cares.. this place needs a new word to describe it!We all know this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Gochi many times, mainly dinner and been there once for lunch. For dinner:I always have 2 things for dinner- Japanese pizza and clay pot rice- both are highly recommended. My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After many visits, Gochi has become hands-down my favorite restaurant. Every time I try something new, the combination of textures and flavors exceeds my expectations. You know how in Ratatouille,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi still has a special place in my heart. We came here for lunch today, and as usual, it was delicious. Granted the lunch menu is completely different than the dinner menu, it was still worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was awesome--pizza, sashimi, duck, tempura, soba. Bill came out to around $90 including tip.More importantly though, I noticed that most of the couples in the restaurant were mixed race couples--...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was glad we were able to call and get a reservation the day of on a Wednesday. We arrived promptly around 6:30pm, since they only hold your reservation for 15 minutes. The place looks like a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty creative Japanese Izakaya. By creative I mean they have extraordinary items like an "Unagi Pizza", however they do have a full selection of traditional Izakaya food, like fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here for the 2nd time for my bro's bday and I don't know if it was because I was too hyped up about the place and had some insane expectations, but the food was not blow me out of the water...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I feel slightly obligated to like this place; it has such good reviews. This is a 3.5 star.Highlights: Hamachi Carpaccio. SO loved this, and I let him have most of it.Fusion Pizza. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food here is ok. I don't think this is traditional Japanese style. The price is too high for the food taste. I don't mind the small quantity if the quality is good. Actually, I love small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly, which rock have I been living under? I've lived on Homestead Road for 4 years and I've never even seen/heard of this place before. It hides behind a small plaza with some random grocery...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place for Japanese "tapas"!DH and I ordered decided to drop by without a reservation and they were able to sit us at the "bar-like" area. It was not a problem and we actually enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was supposed to meet up some friends for dinner here one night a couple of weeks ago. I've never heard of the place before, so naturally I browsed on my favorite site to read up some reviews. Holy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome atmosphere! Reminds me of my travels in Japan. The service is awesome. I came during lunch with my co-workers and they were all impressed by the quality and price. Make sure to come early...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SUPER DELICIOUS! :) The only bad thing about place is that they have too many things on their menu, how do you know what to order as a first timer? Good thing I had my good friend, Connie, with me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What does GOCHI stand for?G-randO-utstandingC-oolH-oly smokes tastyI-nnovativeSeriously this place is the Bomb! Everything on the menu is tasty and its so extensive and long that it will take you at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food - Good.Service - SucksPolicy - Sucker than the Sucks. (2 hour slot. finish or not. u gotta leave, that makes you like. com'on swallow it, hurry, hurry, we are running out of time.)Food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't unbelievably awesome, but it was good, albeit a little on the pricey side, although given what I had heard, it wasn't as pricey as I thought it was gonna be. I ordered the hamachi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is never comfortable to have lunch or dinner. Service is never good, and the waiters are always rushing. Everything tastes way too salty. Udon noodle soup has MSG tasting broth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, service ok, but nothing was so phenomenal that it made me want to come back. Bill came out to be around $65 (after tax & tip) for the 4 dishes that 2 people shared:1) deep fried taro &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMm!! I just went to Gochi last night with a friend for our March birthdays. We ordered the Hamachi Carpaccio, Grilled Cow Tongue, Duck Steak, Unagi Rice. Let me start with the Carpaccio: raw...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here a while but I remember that the food we ordered was very tasty. Also the ambiance was pretty neat and waitresses are friendly. Be sure to make reservations way ahead of time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I was reserving a tatami room for my birthday party last year, I was told that my room will be given away to someone that reserved A WEEK AFTER I DID, because they have a ridiculous policy for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here to celebrate my hubby's bday....the restaurant was packed and we were able to get a small room for the party. The food was excellent! but the service was not that great....it seemed like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is quite good, but don't come here when you're hungry. The service is excellent. Atmosphere is awesome.I tried to make reservations on a Friday at 7 and was basically laughed at. So I called...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend introduced me to Gochi this weekend, and I loved it! The food is excellent, with an inventive menu- not your typical sushi restaurant. The manteiko potato gratin is melt in your mouth good,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, I'm not sure what I'm more impressed with: Gochi's letting me take a group of 8 of my customers out to lunch for under $100 or Yelper! 485 reviews for this place I had never heard of until...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is okay... I think you pay a lot more for the environment. The interior is beautiful and we always want the tatami mats!!!! Too bad we always get the table...anyways, I'm definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I have been to Gochi twice now, and both times the food has been excellent. Unfortunately, that was where the positive portion of our dining experiences ended. The staff were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go!!!! It's so yummy!It's a great place to go for small or large parties. But regardless of how many people you have, make sure to make reservations. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a different place for me. I loved it and will be back. I think though my friend was a bit nervous taking me there. The tapas were fantastic and the beef tongue was well done.Warm sake and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
to start: it's izakaya, NOT tapas.i travel to Tokyo and Osaka frequently and i'm always looking for restaurants this side of the Pacific that can tide me over between hops. This was not it. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The word "mouthwatering" encompasses Gochi -- seriously.Things to know:It's japanese tapas/izakaya (fusion/japanese, small dish);the menu can be overwhelming so do your hw (i.e. review menu & yelp)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can NEVER get sick of the tapas fusion food here. and YES i love how they have this itlian/ different types of asian mix to the japanese food here... it even sort of reminds me of the little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, polite service, crowded at lunch
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salt! Overall really good food, but I have to say what i brought out of the experience was salt-- not MSG, but really salty; not where it's unbearable, but over a couple of courses, you really notice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Gochi with high expectations after several referrals from friends and also reading reviews on Yelp. Guess what? It meant all expectations. I really like the raised platform dining area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place =) A friend Yelped it and we all went here for a birthday and got our own little private room which was nice. We ordered from a preset menu and so got to sample a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been disappointed coming here, but the prices are a little high for dinner. I've had their lunch box specials and have enjoyed every single one of them!For dinner there are so many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great stuff. too bad it's pretty hard to get a reservation
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is on my top 3 Japanese-restaurants-not-in-Japan list. They call it "fusion", but it is a fairly authentic izakaya run by Japanese staff.The place is a cute oversized izakaya space, with most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place had interesting cuisines, from mackrel sashimi (and then later frying the whole fish) to unagi pizza, it is quite an interesting experience. Tables are set up old school style, with shoes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this place. I was put off the first few times I called and was never able to make a reservation. But then one night we just walked in and were seated in a timely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a company dinner and remember to wear socks since they have you remove your shoes. My coworker had on long boots and didn't want to show us her white gym socks that did not match her...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great atmospheregood foodtoo expensive
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me those lunch specials! I've been here dozens of times and I've never had anything else for lunch (the kids normally get kitsune udon). It is very kid friendly -- the rugrats can roam around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gindara munieru, their bass in plum sauce is so good we usually order two of these. The ahi tuna carpaccio is the best here compared to many that we've tried it at. Their claypots are yummy too. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a real let down.One reason was most of the food tasted plain, yet it was overly expensive. This doesn't have to do with the price vs. the portion-- as we had already expected to have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, absolutely amazing...After 7 dishes and 2 hours of non-stop eating, we had what many would call as foodgasm. The food in Gochi was just simply sensational.We liked all of the dishes that we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tip : Wear socks As good as it gets. Beginning from making our dinner reservation using OpenTable to the last bite, Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas in Cupertino is a golden gem ! The clock hit 7:00pm and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner: I had a great time here for dinner. I had a party of 10 and was able to try almost everything from the menu. I would suggest reading the menu before going to the resturant. There are so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pleasantly surprising! The food was excellent, staff was friendly, and the decor was modern yet thoroughly Japanese. I ordered the kimuchi don with soup and salad and it was very tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is too legit (too legit to quit). Gochi just tops off as another great Japanese tapas place.My recent discovery of Japanese tapas has made me more adventureous to explore what other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a big (13-person) birthday dinner here, and it was fantastic. We were able to sample about 15 different dishes (got two of most of them); and overall they were delicious. The menu is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM-O! This is probably one out of the two favorite restaurants I have in san jose. I'm not a food snob or anything but being a city girl, the food down here doesn't taste as good!Okay so I think it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took one of my GFs here for her birthday. The food was great....I love tapas...we thought it was really strange that we got there before they opened (Sophie had a long drive home so we met up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lunch date here with Eve K. and was excited to try this place since its been on my "To Try" list for some time. Reading all of the reviews on Yelp totally got my hopes up =( It was good....but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still lunching here regularly and even in this new year, I continue to like it a lot. I dig the atmosphere and the creativity put into the dishes.Cost to worth it ratio: 3 (not bad for what you get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had lunch here on a Monday afternoon, the restaurant was very busy. For $10, the albacore with udon combo tasted light yet very fulfilling. For those with bigger appetite I would recommend adding...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok i think ordering the right stuff really does make a huge difference. i prefer their more traditional japanese dishes rather than their more fusiony ones. last night we came here for dinner and had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Gochi a few times, twice with large birthday parties. The first time I came here, I was fascinated by the variety of tapas they have here. I would highly recommend the crab cakes, they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhh I've found my new love in Japanese Tapas. Came here without reservations with the hubby and I overheard the hostess informing the girl in front of us that they are fully booked for the night....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up this morning and my taste buds felt sad and a little empty. Last night they were partying when I was eating at Gochi and now they want more.I've had izakaya style food before but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know, why would I give Gochi three stars? Everyone loves this place. But after a lot of thought, I have to give them three stars for their lunch menu and for their udon. I've only been to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to eat here, you would need to make a reservation...it gets packed. Don't wear any socks with holes in them and make sure your feet don't stink because most likely you would be taking off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Gochi 2 times for dinner and at least 8 times for lunch. It's my favorite restaurant right now.I was struggling to give it 4 stars or 5. the reason is the dinner experience. the 2nd time we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's our first time to the restaurant. We got there at about 5:15pm and waited in a line of about 15 people for the restaurant to open at 5:30pm on a Sat night. We were asked if we can finished by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations a few days in advanced, especially if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday night. Gochi is really popular. Some may also find this place a bit pricey. Gochi reminds me of a typical...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly do not understand the big hype about this place.You wait in line and pay way more than what the food is worth.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a stinker about service and wait times that are undeserved, you might not like Gochi. The food is pretty good - I especially liked the agedashi tofu and wild mushroom frisee salad. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for this restaurant.. I was shopping at Marukai and I was getting hungry so I searched for "Izakaya" near "Cupertino" on Yelp. I had high expectations since they seem to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great variety of Japanese cuisine (not just rolls and sushi), most authentic and best taste! No winning presentation but its quality outweights the looks.Weekend dinner requires reservation a week in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool restaurant. Very good food and great atmosphere. I've never seen a restaurant quite like this one. Service was excellent. The Yelp comments on this restaurant are very accurate.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today, we had to wait over 30 minutes for a table (Friday lunch). I'm wondering if they take reservations because then I would rather do that when going with a few people. Also there was hardly any...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came back for lunch a few weeks ago and the bbq beef (similar to bulgogi) with rice was amazing! I am still thinking about it now and wishing I could go back sooner. Not sure if others have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is such a hidden gem! It's located in a nondescript plaza that I would've never paid any attention to if my friend didn't take me here. Everything on the menu sounds so delicious. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... wafu hamburg. If i lived closer to gochi, i would go all the time just to get the wafu hamburg because it is that delicious! Don't get me wrong, everything on the menu is pretty darn good....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my 100th review!! there is no better spot to commemorate this milestone review. this place has an authentic, i've stepped into the outskirts of tokyo type feel to it. and altho, it is tatami...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I have a arrived to this restaurant which has been highly recommended. I was not disappointed. Everything we ordered was really delish and the service was superb! Well worth drive to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was Anna L.'s birthday and this year, she decided to try Gochi's (sounds like "goat cheese") for her dinner. Reservations are highly recommended but since we didn't have one, we still got seated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG GOOD! I'm so impressed by this place, my friends and I went here for our white elephant gift exchange and the servers were so helpful. Food was awesome, remembering the pizza's I think one had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much liked everything we ordered here. Come with a group of friends so you can order more and it can get a bit pricey as well when you add up all the dishes. Here's some of that I remembered:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was great. We got the tan katsu, yaki ongigiri, hon maguro carpaccio, the mentai kiniko pizza, green tea creme brulee and black sesame ice cream. The truffle oil in the carpaccio...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for dinner with girlfriends. GocHi YUMM YUMMM =D Gochi is a lot like Tanto, but Yummier! It's also very similar to Nami Nami. Out of the three, I would rank them like this: Nami...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously can't believe how extensive their menu was! I enjoyed an intimate birthday dinner here with Jen S. this past weekend and had a good time looking through the menu and deciding what things...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my Favorite Izakaya Restaurant. Almost everything here is cooked to perfection. The Chef is a master at knowing what flavors pair well in each dish. Be sure to try the Japanese Pizza. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of Kappo Nami Nami, and I also happened to go to Tanto the night before we went to Gochi for dinner, so the deck was stacked against Gochi. I did some research first and tried to order...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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You always need reservations for this restaurant... it's always full of parties and people... But once you get in, the food they serve is delicious!! But the food is too expensive and you can't really satisfy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's been a long time since i've written a review and as a yelp elite, I am ashamed to say I haven't written a review in over a month! yeowza!I came to Gochi's over a month ago and being a huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was ok. Horribly overpriced, but the food was pretty tasty. Make sure that you make a reservation though, or else you'll face a loooong wait. I think they do this intentionally though, as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is AWESOME!! Went there last night for dinner, and I'm still thinking about it today. I want more! I'm going to add on to the list of 5 star reviews, and say definitely check Gochi out!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 things that I am thankful for this Holiday Season:1. for lactase chewable tablets (It has revolutionized the diet of asians all over the world. Now, we can grow big and tall!)2. that I do not have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa the chef used to be the chef at Tanto years ago. I have been trying to find this dude for ages after he left and found out about Gochi. It is awesome b/c it has some great traditional Izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Japanese Fusion Tapas in the Bay Area. The best dishes are the yaki onigiri rice balls, duck and Hamachi appetizers, and eel pizza. Lunch is a totally different menu with rice bowl dishes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother of God. WHY IS THIS PLACE SO GOOD and WHY DIDN'T I DISCOVER THIS PLACE EARLIER?!? My life has found new meaning, praise the Lord almighty.Fusion food can be either pretty nasty or pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for lunch only. I guess I might need to come for dinner to experience the "4 star Gochi Tapas", but lunch just seemed like normal Japanese Bento Box quality for about 10-14 bucks....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It pains me to have to take off a star for this place, because Gochi has been and always will be one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay, but after my last two experiences here, I've felt that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited the area twice in the last two years, and both times I've had a dinner at Gochi. The menu is huge, and everything looks like it could be amazing. The space is really cool, and they do the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated my guy friend's birthday here last friday, its a good thing that my friend's fiancee reserved our spot in this restaurant because it does get pack, whats also helpful is there is a sign...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool restaurant with a huge tatami mat in the middle. We came on a Tuesday night, but it was still crowded so we were seated bar style. Customers have the option of kneeling or dangling their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars really. Ambience is very nice. Lots of people and very attentive staff. Food is good, but nothing really "wowed" me. I thought it was awefully pricey for the quality and quantity food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and variety is good. I don't eat here that often since I usually go to two other restaurants this style. The food here is good and every experience I've had eating here has been good food and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to be if you want and love Japanese tapas. First, lets do lunch...Their lunch menu is limited to donburi, some sashimis and udons. However, their donburi bowls are amazingly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is disappointing, we will never come backThe flavor was too strong and everything lost the natural taste of the materialNot worth the wait or money. I will go back to Tanto and nobody...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, this is one of my favorite restaurants EVER! Almost every single dish is the best I've ever had.I was here last saturday for a friend's birthday party and we had a large group. Everyone did...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you're in the mood for layers of flavor, Gochi is the place to go!! The kitchen is consistent in delivering their extensive menu. Portions are small because they're meant to be. Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time this past weekend and really enjoyed the experience. My boyfriend and I arrived right when it opened for dinner at 5:30 and found people already standing in line. This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many failed attempts to get a reservation on the weekend, we finally got to try this resto on the day of our anniversary (weeknight). We were satisfied and would like to go back to try the other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the name of the restaurant implies, this is a Japanese Tapas, so all the dishes server come in small proportions. The waitresses are very attentive and always polite and of course the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good modern Izakaya restaurant. I love how their sign outside says "Gochi" in this fancy multicolored font and then JAPANESE TAPAS in huge block letters. Yes, you've probably had Spanish tapas....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! called this past thursday and got a 8PM reservation for 2 that night, no problem. food was deliciious. i was especially a fan of the pork belly. pretty pricey for the amount you get, but so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Thursday night and it was pretty packed. Tucked away in one of the countless stripmalls in the Bay Area, this one is a real gem! I loved the look of the place... the majority of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten lunch and dinner here probably 50 times in the past few years - displacing Tanto as my previous favorite Japanese Fusion Tapas restaurant. The price is a bit high, but the chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the fusion Pizza is a must get, the albacore Tataki was awesome as welldeep fried wings were non seasoned..the steak should be served on a sizzling metal plate, that would make it much more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First impressions of this place were very good. We went with 7 people for lunch. We had to wait a short time for a table, but the service was great, the food was delicious, and it was all reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just had 3 preparations of beef tongue (one of them flash fried and tasty) here. mmmhhmm, who wants tongue?! (ok, didn't plan to come out that way)... my husband thought it would be interesting to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars:1) good unique food: love the desserts!2) nice atmosphere3) you don't often see their food at other Japanese restaurants. why 2 negative star:1) can you say...over priced??2) can you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely definitely make a reservation if you go! I've been meaning to go here for awhile (jap taps! jap taps!), but I just randomly decided to go this Saturday night, and it was reeaaaaally busy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese pizza is pretty nasty.Green Tea Creme Brulee is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first Japanese restaurant I've been to where I've actually had to take my shoes off. I was kind of weary of the carpet we were sitting on because I kept wondering how many sweaty feet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place so much I book my reservation for my next visit as I pay for my bill.If you are tired of typical "Japanese" food & sushi, give this place a try. They do a good job of taking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Gochi about five times - lunch and dinner, just the two of us or with friends. I like their dinner better than the lunch, the service is usually good. However, I made a reservation for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I like gochi over tanto. Maybe it's because it's more "japanese" by having you remove your shoes and all that jazz. As for food, they have a mix of different things. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Wednesday night at 6:30pm. I was able to get a reservation, but the hostess said that we needed to be done by 8pm, since they had a reservation already. They were not kidding. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, i don't know about this place.gripes: i had to take off my shoes- which i don't usually mind if the place is kept clean. however, the carpet area i had to walk on before getting to the seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I felt like I was in Shibuya, Tokyo. The atmosphere was excellent. The food was magnificent, BUT it's expensive when you start to order all the appetizers. It's all about the appetizers. There...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow this place is super super busy on weekends make reservations for realz! We waited for one hour!But anyways this place has really nice ambience... at least I thought so... we ordered the duck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The novelty of the restaurant is the seating arrangement. The entire restaurant is a large sitting room with smaller, private sitting rooms on the side. There are slippers everywhere in case your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have an aversion to delicious, fatty pork (aka kurobuta pork) then this is not the place for you. The small quantities on each plate negate the damage Gochi will cause your heart, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All around just an average Japanese tapas place for me. Some of the dishes were unique, but not memorable. It is insanely crowded for dinner on the weekends, so if you plan on going then, make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch there for first visit. I like it. I ordered $9.50 lunch special. it came with beef daikon stew, salad, veg, miso soup, rice, and salmon roll. Serving was fast, waiter/waitress were nice, rest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but cool ambiance and good food. Small portions. You sit pseudo on the ground, japanese-style.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with a friend on a Thursday. They apparently don't take reservations after 12PM, so we went there and waited; the wait was only about 5 minutes or so for two people.I was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was a regular at Gochi, because the food was different than other japanese restaurants, I would go there at least once a week. But, I recently went with a friend for my bday, the wait was over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am actually want to give 5 Stars for the food but 3 stars for the service. I believe both service and food are the most important elements for the restaurant business. The food is great! No doubt....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everytime i go there, i am never disappointed. from lunch to dinner, the food is really good. i've taken friends there because they are so accustomed to the basic japanese food, but this is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I was here was for Caroline S Bday. She is totally right in her review of making reservations. The place does get pack on the weekends.The food of course was excellent. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back here for my wife's birthday dinner with family and friends. GOCHI is awesome in that the restaurant called us the day of our reservation to confirm that we were to show up. It is important...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried to go here at least once or twice before, but could never get reservations. I wasn't sure what to expect (was not blown away by Tanto when I tried it), but I really enjoyed my meal here....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner with Julie and Donna.We had the Tori Soboro Meshi (very good), the Tempura (i think we got the Tempura Moriawase), and the rice balls (delicious), Onigiri (tuna mayo) and Yaki Onigiri...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the tapas were too oily and fried. This place is busy during the evenings. Almost impossible to get reservations w/in the same week. Call a week early.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would go to this place for dinner; lunch is okay, nothing is incredibly good (they have different menu for lunch and dinner). For dinner, Unagi (yes, eel) pizza and salmon chazuke are my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sisters and I had dinner here 2 weeks ago. We had made reservation ahead for our group of 6, so we got one of the side private rooms. That was really nice. We ordered a whole bunch of dishes: beef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been to a Japanese Tapas restaurant, so I was quite excited. When you first walk in, the place looks nice. The middle area exudes a slight traditional feel with the tatami seating where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, its a great vibe at the restaurant. Very lively and upbeat crowd along with happy servers, cant beat a better combination. You have tradition Japanese seating and private rooms which is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for dinner this Saturday. I was there around 5:15. The third party so I didn't wait too long. I took off my shoes, and I thought I had to bend my legs on the mat. But it turned...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
overrated....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm... fusion tapas you say? I am intrigued.Tons of dish choices but it was kind of a mixed bag. Went here with the fam the other day and this is what we had (sorry I forgot all of the real names):...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: quite tasty and good portions. had the pork belly dish and it was very good. salad and soup is just whatevers.. tastes like every other salad and miso soup.Ambiance: the outside is whatevers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I don't have to write a lot because all the other reviews say it so well.Go to Gochi. It's delish.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's similar to Tanto. Both serve great japanese grill dishes. I love the pork belly, little too salty but would go well with the rice ball. The Yuzu Ceviche is terrific! I wonder what they added...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having it on my 'to-try list' for about a year, I finally made it to Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas on Monday night. I think I had really high expectations but was a lil let down... good thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for business lunch. One thing I noticed about this place is that they really tried to design this place to feel like a quiet haven, but it definitely was not. This place is extremely busy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bwahaaaahaaaa. I was trying to write about all the Japanese restaurants that I like, and confused Gombei with Gochi....Ooops! They're both on Homestead....which was all I did to check that I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here several years ago for dinner with a friend and we left w/ very happy tummys. i don't remember exactly what we order but everything was delicious. i haven't had a chance to go back until...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty excited to go to Gochi after seeing all the reviews here but I left underwhelmed.Maybe we didn't order the right things. We had the warm mushroom salad. Along with the mushroom pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Saturday night without reservations for 3 people and they said it would be a 45 minute wait. I was amazed to see how crowded this place was! I guess that's what made me want to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No, gochi didn't disappoint me even though I haven't been for a long time. Let's start with the service. Despite the long wait if you don't have reservation, the servers are extremely attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since there are so many reviews I just want to put in some comments on my visit.- Made reservation on Sunday 7:15 pm, arrived 10 minutes early and we had to stand and wait when there were several...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for laziness!!!Had I been as responsible as my fellow yelpers, who impusively submit reviews before the colon has a chance to work its magic, I might have given this place an undeserving 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The menu is extensive and if you do not know what to get, you just might get something not so great. I could see how some say the food is hit or miss. However, every time I've gone here it has always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i arrived for lunch at 11:50am and this place was already super crowded... i had to put my name down for a table for two (btw, they said that they don't seat you until your entire party has arrived)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a bit more con-fusion than fusion. not a bad thing though. some dishes were prepared in a traditional japanese style and some were a fusion of,,, who knows what they were trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit too enthused last time.I think this place is a hit or miss depending on what you order. If you get something not good.. you'll feel like it's a tad over priced. Like sweet corn that is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was above average but definitely not worth it for the price.The portions are small. My girlfriend and I ordered 4-5 dishes and we still weren't full. The black cod was very tasty though....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give like 3.5 stars.It's a good demonstration of how fusion cuisine should really be made. The menu is pretty creative and reflects well of what ingredient is in season. I'm very impressed by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, as good as it gets, really. Very unique fusion food. Taste very different yet very good. Try anything and it will surprise you. Very homy Japanese atmosphere. Cool sitting area. You'd be warned....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Japanese tapas place in south bay......I love it. My favorite dish is the seafood pizza, cannot miss it. There are some private rooms. Don't forget to make reservation before you go.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi Gochi!Tanto or Gochi? You make the call. I think they are both excellent places and representation of how Izakayas can flourish and be good even in the US. I am starting to be a firm believer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I are regulars here. The food is great and the variety of selection just keeps us coming back to try new dishes. I have to refrain from coming here too often because of my bill at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fiance and his friends have been coming to this place forever but I have never tried it until a few months ago. He kept telling me this place was really good. Japanese pizzas? Really?! OMG he was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Remember to make reservations if you want to eat here! Love this place, the menu has tons of selections of Japanese tapas, majority of them are fried. It's a little pricey, so usually come here to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as if gochi needs another stark raving mad glowing review, but i just need to say that i am seriously obsessed with this restaurant. more proof that gems can be found in strip malls. i love gochi. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a friend bought me here, couldn't remember what we ate, but the food was very good and i remember there were quite a few things that I wanted to try on the menu, good selection of sakes, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy tapas style japanese fusion restaurant. A lot of fun to go with a group of friends on a Fri/Sat, enjoy the variety of food, the atmosphere and afterwards some karaoke next door! I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually menus with too many choices will frustrate me b/c I don't know what's good to get., but Gochi is different. With the billions of things on their menu, EVERYTHING is good to get, so I always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a friday night and were lucky to score the only empty table in the restaurant. We ordered spicy mayo prawns, salad with sashimi, rock cod w plum sauce, and chili wings. The salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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I was deeply disappointed with their total disregard and poor attitude toward people with food allergies. I??????ve eaten at Gochi?????'s several times for lunch and had very pleasant experiences. But after...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i am not impressed by this place. the overall service was mediocre. i mean i wasted more time explaining to the hostess that we had reservations than finding a parking spot. originally she wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
onigiri- not a huge fan for some reason it just seems like a big ball of rice grilled...the filling is never enough for me...i tink i'd prefer the chazuke- i like my soup fusion pizza- i dunno why ppl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food quality -- 5 stars deliciousfood quantity -- 3 stars, small tapas portion, leaves me craving for more. pricing -- 3 stars (a bit pricey due to the multiple tapa orders)ambiance -- 3 stars, bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner. Maybe my expectation is too high to start with, but I found the food is a bit overrated. The decor is good and the service is not bad given the place is quite crowded. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Aug/ 2007)Fusion Tapas? SOLD!My boyfriend and I are always up for something new and fun. Heard a lot about Gochi so its a must on our list of to- eat places in the area. Ever thought you could order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUMMARY:Great, affordable, cooked Japanese fusion! I never turn down a chance to visit Gochi.FAVORITES:- Fusion pizzas (~$11 for a 4-slice personal size): Make fun of me all you want for getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don;t even try going to this place without a reservation. I tried calling for a weekend reservation a few times, but they were booked, but said that they take walk-ins. Tried going there last...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is more of a 3.5, but I'm in a very good mood so I'll firmly stamp a 4 onto my review.I've been here several times now, and each time has been... let's say, interesting... I think the first time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For being on my bookmark for so long, it was a little bit underwhelming, and a bit overrated in my opinion.Gochi, in a small strip mall in the offstreets of Cupertino, takes standard Japanese izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fusion Tapas? Hmn... sounds expensive to me, but friends brought me there and to my delight... It was really good! We ordered Seafood Ceviche and Unagi on hot stonepot, the appetizer was okay, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend coming here for dinner. You need to reserve a spot well in advance, but it's worth it. The food was just great - I loved every dish we ordered, and we had a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The expensive bill was well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 for the food-1 for bad service, not being able to order any baked goodies and their shadiness with the meat.Very extensive menu and great ambiance. I loved the private tatamis with their sliding...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good - authentic, extensive menu. I'm not really sure where the fusion bit came into play, but perhaps it was what we had ordered. Apparently ordering the chef's special is well worth it, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, the food here is DELICIOUS! It's not as pricey as I had thought. It took a while for us to be seated (us being 2 people) even though we had reservations prior. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Gochi experience was unique. A different look and a different taste . We love it and will definitely come back. As emphasized by others get a reservation. We went there though on an instant plan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
John T was raving about the fusion at this place and we went there for lunch but the lunch menu to our surprise was non-fusion. I like the decor and feel of the place. The service was decent. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi's is probably my new favorite fusion restaurant. The decor is extremely cute. When my boyfriend and I walked in, we both felt like we just step foot into Japan. Although we weren't able to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unagi pizza? Flash fried beef tongue? Creamy crab croquettes? Food I never knew existed, and never knew would taste so good! I'm generally not really afraid of food, but the beef tongue had me....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality of food puts it at five stars, especially that super delicious unagi meshi claypot with the fresh eel over rice. I could eat that for every meal and never grow tired of it; it's just that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch at Gochi few times, food was consistently excellent, highly recommend the Albacore Tuna bento. I celebrated my bday there last week and tried tapas dinner for the 1st time, best onigiri,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A packed house on a Monday night is quite a testament, not to mention the 286 reviews preceding mine. Pretty close to the "Mothership"... made me wonder if Steve Jobs has ever eaten here.Now normally,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Gochi! If you know Korean, this is funny. Trust me. No seriously, The Girl took me here with some friends as a surprise for my birthday. She picked well as she knows I'd never been here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many raving reviews for this place and decided to take a friend here for her birthday today. We went for lunch and did not have the chance to try their tapas dishes. The overall...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time to give 5 stars, and this place deserves it. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly (and everyone speaks Japanese) and the atmosphere was like being in an Izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how wonderful it was to be back in an Izakaya again! For those who have been to Japan and miss that setting, head over here if you're open to the changes that fusion introduces to standard izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites, dont miss out on Japanese pizza..but try everything!
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here the other night.....but I wish I came here hungry. I had eaten only a few hours previous...oh well. That never stopped me before. So we pull up and I jump out to get a table....cuz I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! We made reservations, thankfully because that place was POPPIN'You were required to take off your shoes if you got a special Japanese style booth. But it really wasn't Japanese, because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic and unexpected.When you first approach the plaza, it appears overrun and unimpressive. Things change, however, when you are seated (without shoes) and learn that the restaurant is fully...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was excellent. My fiance and I tried it last night and I can't remember everything we had - but among the delish items were the scallop gratin and the kaki fry. Oh yes, we also had the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt that it can be better. ~250 reviews can't be wrong, right?? I came here for dinner and it was pretty expensive... I only ordered 2 things and both were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for lunch. I asked the waiter for their most popular lunch item which turned out to be the fried chicken and eggplant combo. I got mine with udon. It wasn't too bad but I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there for lunch about a month ago and it was delicious. The lunch specials they offer are very reasonably priced. I haven't been for dinner yet but I will definitely be trying it out soon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Don't come here if you're into spicy tuna, dragon rolls, and like your food drowning in teriyaki sauce. This is some real authentic creative JAPANESE food, made and served by Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Gochi, but you lost a star when i came here for lunch. It's a typical japanese noting unique nothing fusion. But lucky them that the flavors were spot on and perfect. So the got their one star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
asking your server for recommendations will rarely steer you wrong. this time was no exception.she recommended the spicy pork claypot and the braised beef tongue - a Gochi specialty, apparently.we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good izakaya place.Crowded with people, mostly Asians. Need to pass the kitchen area to get to the restroom at the back, the restroom was far from impressive.Food wise, the menu was extensive. First...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we didn't know it's fusion restaurant... just heard lots of ppl saying this is a good jap. restaurant and need to make reservation 2 weeks ahead of time.. overpriced foods, small portion... we all so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. My favorite dish was the unagi pizza, followed by the crab pizza. They have a pretty awesome wild mushroom salad too. The not-so-spectacular items were a seafood cefiche...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after dining at gochi, you will fall in love. 3 reasons.reason 1: food is effin spectacular.STARTERS-ebi daikon namaharumaki: 3 shrimp, veggies, mango spring rolls with sweet vinaigrette sauce; $8.50...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
why the 4 stars? I was soooooooooooo disappointed about this place. So I did my research before I went here for a birthday party. Saw what everyone on yelp said was soooo good! First dish, was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really think your experience here depends on what you order as their menu is so extensive, you can either do it totally right or very wrong. 4 stars and not 5 for the possibility of ordering wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really liked this place. They had a large variety of things to choose from on the menu, and the good thing was, I knew exactly what each item was, which made it easier for me to order. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a 5-star and a 3-star experience here.The first time I came it was 1 and the restaurant it blew me away. I followed all of the suggestions from the really friendly waitress and was happy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go this same location when it used to be the Peacock aka the 'Cock. A cool little bar with air hockey and foosball tables, no, not that type of bar that the name would imply.Anyways, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although this is my first time eating here, I found it to be pretty damm good, therefore, I rated my experience five stars. We did not have a reservation, and went on a Wednesday around 8ish, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly staff.Tasty food.Slightly overpriced.If not seated at a table with chair, must take off shoes.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all - Japanese fusion tapas. Gochi's menu consists of standard traditional items, such as onigiri, karage, and tempura, but also has a great selection of interesting dishes that mix...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to write a review for this place for a while now. First off, if you decide to go here and trust me, you WANT to go here. MAKE RESERVATIONS! They only take over the phone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfectly cooked food with amazing sauces. The special steamed/braised rock cod was some of the best fish that I have ever tasted. Curry fried rice was as good as the picture on yelp looked. Each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there 3 times now and have tried about 20 dishes. Not a single one bad! The most memorable is the pot rice. It has a crispy layer that's not too hard and adds a lot of flavor to the rice....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what an authentic izakaya is supposed to be like so I can't rate that. My friend said the food was definitely fusion and since that word is in the name of the restaurant, I guess we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying I've never been a fan of ethnic fusion places. Often times, fusion places tend to sacrifice traditional styles for creative western flair. But to my surprise, as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've finally tried Gochi. It's pretty good though things can sure add up fast. We didn't have reservations and when I called found out they were fully booked on Wed 3/26/08 and could be a walk-in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations because the wait is long... We made that mistake when we there on a whim, but ever since, we have been making reservations and it works out fine. Their menu comprises of small plates...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many reviews about this place, I've decided to go there and drag my friend with me, which she didn't mind at all. Like everyone else is saying reservations are highly recommended or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to bring a date for sure. Authentic style Japanese dining which requires you to take your shoes off and stick your feet down that cubby when you eat. We asked the server for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inventive Asian fusion restaurant. The place is always busy so make sure to call in for a reservation. Lunch specials are good, but their dinner menu is really the reason to come here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's odd eating food made with cheese at an Asian restaurant (okay maybe not that odd because you can find them in Hong Kong cafe joints)...but it is odd having pizza at an Asian restaurant, and i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you're looking for sushi rolls, you've come to the wrong place. this place is about japanese tappas, i.e. japanese bar food. i've eaten at this place twice and both times were fantastic. the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with a recommendation from my sister. Reservations are recommended.Gochi charges $2.50 for a pot of tea, and an additional $1 for hot water if needed to compliment your sake....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name itself was enough to spark my interest.Outside, the restaurant looks like any old strip mall business with a neon-lit sign. But, inside, is a nice Japanese restaurant where you must remove...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Thursday evening and it was just as busy as a Friday night but at least we didn't have to wait for @ 2 hours - we had reservations! woohoo! Reservations highly recommended!!This place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place achieved something that I personally think is very hard to do: they pulled off doing fusion food without making it feel like a fusion place. The restaurant's decor and the presentation of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was working in the south bay today so met up w/ a friend that worked nearby and he suggested going for lunch here. The restaurant was pretty cool inside with the semi-traditional seating where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been craving fried rice balls forever and a day now and finally took the courage to burn a hole in my wallet to eat at this place and enjoy their balls! Rice balls, of course.The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come at lunch for the Donburi. Delicious. It is a reasonable price for lunch.Dinner is delightful. I use this word, because the food is some good and has the mom ktchen kinda feel. I love it. I t...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi totally reminds me of HOME FOOD! I went there for lunch & their food was like food back in Japan: totally authentic. I loved their Salmon & salmon roe donburi. Yummmy
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! A friend of mine took me here for lunch and I have to say, the food is excellent! Service is great as well... We ordered the ribeye and rice plate. meal was perfectly sized and cooked....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Cupertino for a business trip and a colleague (who works locally) suggested that we go here for lunch.I was amazed by the decor. Very cool, simple, japanese vibe. I'm asian, so I could...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am sitting here having an internal debate on whether or not I should write a review for Gochi....on the one hand, they more than deserve for me to sing their praises on such a public a forum as this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been twice and I want to go back again to try new stuff (there's SO much on the menu!). The food is definitely a fusion of a lot of cuisines, varying from sashimi to mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry yelpers...my friend and I certainly thought the food was just okay. We had suggestions from the waitress, and we thought the food was greasy, and didn't have much flavor.I liked the idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and i went here on a Tues. night, and were surprised how busy it was.Even though we had made a last-minute reservation, we had to wait awhile for someone to come and seat us. They need to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went there for lunch today to celebrate my birthday. The lunch menu was extremely limited to one pager as oppose to the 6 pages in the evening I saw on their website. We all ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I really enjoyed Gochi. We're not terribly sophisticated, especially when it comes to Japanese food, but the waitress was extremely helpful in suggesting different items to try. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from this place and i would have to agree with most yelpers here. It has a very mice style and design. The food gets 4 stars for its taste and presentation. I would definently recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...that was the shortest trip back to Japan.And I just booked another trip for later this month...because:1) I'm curious as to how many "daily specials" are available, and I know they're all going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upgraded to 4 stars. After returning to this restaurant several times, I've learned to order what are Gochi's strengths and have grown to love the consistent service, excellent food, and unique spin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second time to Gochi!I guess these guys claim they are "fusion tapas izakaya" but I don't really find anything fusion about it. You see this type of fare in any Izakaya or washoku-dokoro in Japan...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Tanto and Saizo, i think Gochi is the best out of all of them. Most of their dishes are really good. I really the the warm mushroom salad and their pizzas! This place is very POPULAR...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to agree..Gochi is way better than Tanto.It is preferred to make reservations ahead of time...but sometimes there is space at the bar where you can be seated. Its awkward to sit and stare...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was my boyfriend's birthday, and we wanted to try something new and different. I found this place on Yelp, with over 200 reviews, and 4 and a half stars, I figured we couldn't go wrong.First of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although it's a close call, I like this place better than Saizo and Nami Nami, just barely. Every dish I've had there has been good or great. The quality of the ingredients and of the preparation...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OM NOM NOM! I looove this place. We Gochi's on a Thursday and they asked if we had a reservation. That's one thing that let me know this place has to be good. We were seated and the hostess let us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place must have been authentic because I believe I was the only non-Japanese person in there. The lunch special changes daily and is a lotta food for about 10 bucks. Highly recommended for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have been desperately searching for a quiet japanese comfort food hidey hole since i've left it 6 months ago, and this is it. it was partially the japanese waitstaff that politely expected me to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. Gochi. I love this place. My friends and I constantly say you can close your eyes, drop your finger on something on the menu, order, and it will be delicious. Everything we've tried here is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum. this place is great. i have yet to try something that i didn't like. the pizzas, garlic chicken, clay pot, agadashi tofu, sticky rice balls...the list goes on and on. once i find a dish i like, i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:Why do they limit how much time you can spend at a table? I don't get it. We had reservations for 6:15pm and though they told us they hold the reservations for 15 minutes, making it 6:30pm, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's put it this way, i can still visualize in full detail over 10 dishes. i can still remember the taste, the way the dish looked etc.... This place can set you back a pretty penny if you booze a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard that the head chef that made Tanto's so famous and recognized, left to open his own restaurant. We had reservations, which I strongly recommend, to do in advanced, the outside looks very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! This place is awesome! I came here with a friend and were completely satisfied with our dinner. We didn't make a reservations so we left somewhere for an hour and came back. Overall it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LIstening to the other Yelp people, I decided to book a reservation with two of my other friends. Luckily, I was able to score a reservation for that very same day, despite some reports that you had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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This was our first experience eating at this restaurant. It came highly recommended by a number of friends and co-workers. My husband ordered a half dozen of the oysters. Luckily, I have an aversion to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for lunch several times now and it's good. I've tried several of the lunch meals here....definitely get the meal with the udon. The only knock is that it does get busy for lunch so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is great if you want to discover different sides of Japanese cuisines. This is the first time I'm in Japanese restaurant and not ordering sushi, sashimi or raw fish. My wife and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THANK GOODNESS we had a reservation. On Saturday nights, I think that's the only way to avoid drooling over the menu while waiting for your name to be called. It took us a while to go through the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on a phone call conversation with them. I wanted to keep this review neutral and to provide information for vegetarian sushi eaters!I spoke to someone there that was very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say dislike most fusion but LOVE gochi. Perfect place to gather a group of friends to try as many things in their large menu as you can.The kimchi beef pizza is to die for! The mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group of friend for a birthday dinner. The wait took a while since the location is so popular and since we didn't make reservations.By the time we got a table, we ordered our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm leaning more towards 3 1/2 stars, if anything. The Gochi menu delights the variety seeker but disheartens the indecisive. I've been here a couple times for either lunch or dinner, and I am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is either Out of Business or simply is perpetually closed.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing all the great reviews of this place and a huge craving for Japanese tapa/izukaya style food, a friend and I waited 45 minutes for a table to open up. The 1st thing you notice is the layout...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have been trying to get reservation at this place for the longest time but we always tried last minute. We finally got one last minute on a Tuesday. I think this place is good, but not not THAT...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dude! The place smelled like a gym! And feet! It smelled like a sweaty foot gym. Oh it was so gross. Other than that, the food was pretty good and they're good about seating you right away if you have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After many weeks of trying to make a Saturday dinner reservation the Friday before, we finally got a table and made it to Gochi.My husband (who is Japanese) and I are 100% in agreement with all the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't explain why this place is so amazing, but it just is. I've been here for dinner a few times now, and every single dish I've tried has made my tongue want to explode with yumminess.The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It brings me great sadness to downgrade Gochi's rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. My initial 5-star rating came after my first lunch at Gochi, which felt like the best lunch I have ever had. Reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lately the word "fusion" has been a turn off for me. Not everyone can pull it off, but they sure certainly try! Gochi pulls it off quite swimmingly. People must know this place by word of mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business lunch here recently and the ambiance was excellent - quiet, so we could actually talk without having to shout at each other. The layout was cool, with all the Japanese-style tables -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A rare find in Cupertino. The various dishes were a definate fusion of Japanese and various other styles. A very "Iron Chef"ish style but ignoring the odd combinations like (curry pizza) the end...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good! You walk into Gochi and don't even remember you're in a strip mall. Good place for a first date, or a fun dinner with long lost friends. My friend and I ordered the abalone sashimi, fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by Gochi for lunch around 12:45 pm on a weekday. I was surprised to see no lines as my previous visit entailed lining up as soon as they opened to get a seat.I saw the delicious lunch special...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fantasize about this place. Gochi makes amazing yaki onigiri (grilled riceballs). Perfectly crisp on the outside, warm and tasty all over.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has the tastiest and freshest fish. this spot is pretty expensive so prepare to shell out at least $80 a couple for dinner. the sashimi boat (which has everything and anything) is sooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi Gochi Gochi,I love this place! Upon finding out that there is a fusion izakaya restaurant in san jose i was jumping for joy!I have admit every time i go here the place tends to give a vibe of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate there for a friends birthday. I was a bit afraid of trying Japanese Tapas at first since I never had anything like it before, but boy was I surprised! WOW, the food was great. So much variety...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for lunch (Thank you Apple!), but from the repeat trips I've taken here (3 over a period of 3 weeks), I've so got to try this place for dinner if it's as good as lunch!Some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this restaurant because I was having a craving for enoki, so I search "enoki cupertino" on yelp, and this is one of the restaurants popped up. I was disappointed when I didn't see enoki on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations! This place is busy. We waited for about an hour, but got lucky and they gave us a table. The food is pretty darn good, but the service took a while. I'll definitely go back to try...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I no longer work for Apple, I regret not having gone to this place more while I was there. Actually, I wish I would've gone once a week for the past two years. Oh well, it may actually get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good.I guess when they say they close at 9:30pm on Saturday nights, it really means, 9:00pm because apparently when we came at 9:00pm to have dinner last weekend, we were told to order as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the lunch menu at this place! Good lord, the donburis have like crack in them or something. The sauce in the Steak Don is very yummy! My favorite donburi used to be the buta miso katsu don...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite delicious. Had the Mushroom Frisee salad, excellent, a fried beef appetizer, excellent, a white corn tempura dish, bland, and a salmon and salmon roe pizza. The mushrooms overpowered the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
clay pot with fish broth and wasabijapanese pizzacreme brulemany other things i forget the names of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to contain my excitement when I know that I'm going to be coming to Gochi to stuff my horse face. The menu is overwhelmingly long, which can make the ordering process somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it! Normally, I'm so-so on sushi rolls but this place had so many interesting dishes. I don't know if they even had sushi. I went with another friend but it would have been more fun in a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese tapas style restaurant reminds me of the hip new style restaurants in Ginza and Shinjuku. Larger than most Tokyo based restaurants, the elevated tatami and Japanese style seating makes for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of Asian Fusion.....overpriced blah blah. However, I tip my hat to Gochi; it is actually very tasty, creative and interesting. Maybe I had way to many sake that night but who cares! I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was there today for lunch. The decor was more upscale, with tatami mats with leg holes, than your normal strip mall Japanese place. The lunch menu does not really follow the whole tapas concept, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant. I can always find something excellent in their today's special menu!
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met my husband on Halloween, in a bowling alley, in Tokyo 15 years ago. We celebrate the day we met every year by going out for Japanese food of some kind, followed by bowling. I love izakayas....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place for almost any occasion. The menu is extensive, so it definitely has a ton of return value. This is instantly one of my favorite places in the South Bay!They have western seating...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is so good, I can't wait to go back. We sat in one of those tatami rooms and shared it with two Japanese men sitting at the other table. Both parties were eyeing each other's food as they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay.. After so many bad reviews that I left on yelp, I feel like a whining bitter wrenched biXXch. I am going to be nice, and write a good review for one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was here during a weekday for lunch, menu is smaller serving mostly donburis as mentioned before.Food: Got the eggplant and chicken one, quite the generous portion, cost was around 9 dollars, while my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! long wait and too expansive!Painful experience! make a reservation!!! if you know you are going here for sure, call ahead! standing in line for 1.5 hr was not a fun experience, and it made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try this place after reading the reviews here. We didn't make a reservation but just walked in on a Saturday night last night. We sat at the table next to the wall. However, the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow there was so much hype about this place! It was definitely very awesome but it didn't blow my mind so because of that, I give it a deserving 4 stars. I was really nervous about getting a table...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry folks, I'm going against the grain on this one...I was not impressed. I called around 5:30 tonight (Thursday) to see if I could get a 7:00 reservation for 2, but I was told that they were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really surprised about this place. It's hidden behind a building facing Homestead Road. I wouldn't have known about this restaurant unless I live near there.The service was good and very helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really makes many other Japanese restaurants 'just regular' Japanese restaurants. Kudos to my South Bay friend who recommended this place!! Gochi is a true gem of South bay. We were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is very good. I love the food there. The reason I didn't give it five stars is because of two very important reasons. 1) There is no sushi bar and 2) The service is terrible. If I am spending...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Gochi in months, but when I did go with Cupi L. ( who also reviewed this place) and our boyfriends for dinner, we liked it. Definitely make reservations for dinner on the weekend....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
be sure to make reservations before you go (even if it's a weeknight) or else you might have to wait anywhere from half an hour to two hours. but once you're seated, very tasty food. You must try the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Altough it does not have "traditional" Japanese cuisine, it is definitely one of better Japanese restaurants in the South Bay. You must make reservations in advance and be prepared for generally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i've been here twice. everything i've had in both those times was AMAZING. why only 4 stars? i haven't tried everything, their menu is HUGE.... so just leaving some room for that 5th star.so i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there at 6:30pm on a Thursday evening without reservation. We thought we might not need one because it was not even weekend. We were penalized for the mistake. The restaurant was 70% full...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. This is the best Japanese food in the Bay Area, bar none. They have a lot of great selection. I have only tried their appetizers and their rice dishes (their specialty; rice cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! They have the best fried rice balls. The place is actually pretty cute and has good ambience for the ghetto plaza that it's in. The food was good, interesting, and tasty, this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi has the rudest waitress I have ever met! I don't discount a person or a place just for one bad incidence, but I have gotten repeated insults from this woman I think it warrants a warning to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My wife took me here for our aniversaryMy wife is also friends with some of the staff members we had to cut the diner short when i found a moth about the size of my thumb upside down in my saladThis...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First experience eating at a Japanese Izakaya and I must say I'm glad it was at Gochi. It exceeded my expectations and I truly enjoyed it. I will most definitely be a repeat customer.Thanks to other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a menu....for someone who doesn't eat a lot of raw stuff...this is the place to go.....they have so much cooked stuff to choose from and they are actually all tempting....i cant wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Trendy Japanese food that is actually pretty good. Japanese pizza. The sashimi is very good. Service and staff are oh so rude. Losing your reservation is quite common. Especially if you're not japanese. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Very high nosed restaurant with lots of bad attitude. food was good at best. services, especially the host was terrible at best. my wife and I were very disappointed. tried gochi to see if it compared with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving it 3.95 stars. My friends give it 3.25 stars.I called about 30 minutes before they opened, as I expected, they were already booked. They take walk-ins, warned it would take over an hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flew into San Jose on a Thursday night. Met up with a friend who works at Apple and I told her to pick a good, cool restaurant. She said, "Gochi, we go there for lunch all the time!"Love sushi, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely make reservations here, even for lunch. Lunch is reasonably priced, around $10, which a wide choices of different donburis with the option of a la carte (soup & salad) or with udon. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So GOOD! Went with a group of 5 friends tonight and got to try a whole bunch of dishes. The claypot with freshwater eel was awesome, along with the mushroom risotto croquettes. Awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've heard great things about Gochi from our cousins but we could not get a reservations on 3 different occasions. So on a whim, we drove down to Gochi and walked in the door as they opened at 6:01...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I had to rewrite this review to cover all the things I have tried thus far.YAKI ONIGIRI - they are big here with TONS of flavor. I LOVE salt so this was great. We ordered the one with roe on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We sat in one of their private booths for a friend's birthday dinner, so the ambience was nice. The food, on the other hand, I wasn't too impressed with. The portions were small, presentation was just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is EXACTLY what you get in Japan, if you are younger than 50, when hanging out with your friends for drinks over meal. Actually, food is definitely better than many Izakaya places in Tokyo,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TIP#1: Make reservations!!! TIP#2: Don't call the day of, b/c they don't pick up the phone till 5:30pm and by that time, they are booked. TIP#3: If you want to sit at the tatami tables, request...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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The food is very good, but the prices are high specially for dinner. Lunch items are about $15 per person. Dinner menu is much more expensive. The wait is at least 40 mins if no reservation.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everything started out great! I liked the ambience of the place, and the design was very neat. We got there at 11:30, and were one of many others waiting for the doors to open. Alas, a few minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi, Emeril style:Start with rice in a bowl. Stir fry some pork...(meh, goes the audience)Make sure it's fatty pork. And kick it up by stir frying it with kimchee!(ooooohhh...ahhhh)Top that with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review is for lunchie munchie!with the plethora of Asian eateries in Cupertino, South Bay-ers are spoiled for choice. noodles? rice? bento box? pho? sushi? oh my! regardless, it usually means...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only twice and both times for lunch. I really like their donburis and I definitely think it is better than tantos. I like how they give big portions and it is reasonably priced. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
heh interesting place. first we forget to make reservations for a group of 7. our fault so whatever, waited an hour and we crammed into the private rooms designed for 5. we're college students, we're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Gochi for the first time and while I've been to Tanto multiple times before, I think I may like Gochi better. Space wise the place seems bigger and I feel less claustrophobic at Gochi. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 3 stars because of the wait. It has almost the same food as Tanto but this place is really impossible go to if you don't make a reservation in advance, I mean at Tanto, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY HECK! This place is yabai hodo good. Honestly, it's totally worth the price and actually better than some places that I've eaten in Tokyo. I lived there for 20 years and this totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wife took me here for my birthday.It's just aiightt to be honest. I'm all about the food, and the food good but not great overall. The best thing on the menu are actually their little pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm half Spanish and I've just arrived to the Bay, so when somebody told me we were going to have Japanese "tapas" I have to admit I was skeptical about it. We got to the place and from the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a huge dinner here with like almost 20 people and we sat in the private dining area behind the rice paper screens. The food was simply amazing and probably the best japanese fusion food I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service: B Food: ADecor: BDessert: AI am going to start with reviewing the dessert since dessert is the most important part of the meal for me. Green tea creme brulee is a brilliant idea. It's creamy,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GOCHI, GOCHI, GOCHI! What can I say! You guys nail it! This place is great! Please wear clean socks or clean your feet before you go. Luckily, my feet were spankin clean since luckily I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please, if you want to come to this place, wear nice socks, at least without any holes. You'll be asked to remove your shoes upon entering the dinning area. You may easily miss this humble Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at around 9PM on Saturday and the restaurant was still full of dining patrons. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Be sure to wear your good socks when you go to Gochi. You need to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is one of the most creative restaurants I've ever tried. Their fusion pizzas, pumpkin mochi, and beef tongue were the most uncommon yet tasty items I tried on the menu. I was surprised how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. Japanese tapas. Get there early if you don't want to wait, or make a reservation. Not as good as Katana in LA, but still one of the best tapa places in the bay area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have a love for izakaya because i love to order 10 things from the menu. if i drove by this plaza i would've probably missed it and kept going. thank goodness my friend jeff took me here. he...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here, you should definately try the mashed potatoes w/ cheese & codfish egg (mentaiko. i actually don't know if it's right in english..) It's one of my favorite dishes here. Maybe if this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another 5 star review for me. And you know what that means ... I don't have to write too much. I've eaten lunch and dinner here quite a bit and I like it a tad bit better than Tanto.Here's what I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is the place to eat delicious and authentic Japanese food. You can tell how good it is by the amount of people willing to wait for a table. The donburi,pan seared cod, and agedashi tofu are my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is like a cult restaurant. Folks begin to line up a half hour before the restaurant opens. Luckily, I made a reservation for lunch and was seated immediately. I have only gone to Gochi for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend invited us out to Gochi and I'm totally impressed! I wasn't sure what to expect from a Japanese tapas place. I mean, is this a real style of Japanese food? What a gem though. Ask the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a couple times and I was inpressed with the interior decor. Its really really home-y, and different from what it looks like on the outside. In my opinion the dishes are extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A group of girlfriends decided to take me to this new restaurant for an early birthday celebration before they jetted off to NYC. This restaurant is in a neighborhood I would pass by all the time, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Jane D. for introducing me to this place. I love it, it has a lot of cooked japanese food, and some sashimi styled type food, didn't see much sushi, so if you're looking for sushi don't go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hair stylist Mac invited us to eat dinner here one night. All the menu items were amazing. The pizza and the fried taro balls were my favorite. I went here with Mi Amigo Juan Carlos today for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
warning this is NOT a sushi joint. however, it IS totally awesome. i have only been for lunch being i work in the area. they have some really interesting and creative dishes like the fried chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a ba-zillion other reviews, so I will just say that this place is totally worth it. Go for a relaxed meal with a bunch of friends so you can try everything. If you've got a bad back, call...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very pleasant experience, we had RSVPs on a Wednesday and upon arrival find the restaurant completely full. A good sign (aside from the other 97 reviews). The only open table just so happened to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They made us sit against the wall with all the other "low-lifes" without a reservation while the main seating area had open seats that never got filled through our dinner. The food was good, but there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite local place (I live about 3 miles away). I go there a few times a month with friends and get take-out at least once a week. Gochi is a good place to invite a group of friends. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to give Gochi the title for best izakaya in all of California. Five stars for ambiance, inventiveness of dishes, and breadth of selection. You will never get bored with the selections here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For those who have some natsukashii (nostalgia) for Japan, this place might hit the spot. Actually, the subtitle for Gochi - "Japanese Fusion Tapas" - is a accurate, but imho plays to tendy terms...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my brother here last night for his twenty-first birthday to introduce him to two very worthwhile perks of being twenty-one: Echigo beer and Gochi's lychee shochu. We tried out the unagi meshi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just FYI. The "Tapas" part of this is just there to explain to noobs what a Japanese Izakaya is like. There are thousands of Izakaya in Japan. In fact they are probably the single most common type of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems there are already lots of raves for Gochi. It's a touch pricey compared to other izakaya places in the area, but the food is inventive and not something you can get just anywhere. There's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fabulous idea!Japanese Tapas! Who would have thought? I officially endorse Gochi. I had a late night meal here and it was the bomb. The unagi donburi really hit the spot. Try the donburis with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i just came here today for lunch. it's very hidden in a small shopping center but the food was so good!! i got the salmon bowl with cooked salmon, salmon sashimi and roe.. it was great!! i also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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If you are interested in fusion food, this is the place for you. They serve many kinds of food from rice cake to clay-pot rice. Food are not partcicularly delicious but exotic from traditional recipes. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance and creative menu. I go here for luch every so often and have enjoyed most of what I've ordered. As with a lot of places in the south bay, don't get fooled by the outside because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came across Gochi after a Kappo Nami Nami (Mountain View) inspired Japanese Tapas kick and was very happy to discover Gochi. While the food is a little behind Kappo Nami Nami's high standards, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no need to repeat what others have to say. I'm from Vancouver and it's really hard to find a Japanese or Chinese restaurant to impress most vancouverites. Gochi is an absolute exception. You do not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
o.k. i managed to find the ONE japanese restaurant that you might actually feel gluttonous leaving. leave it to me to order a salad that comes with hand cut potato chips on it and tofu meant to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girl friends and I went here for dinner Friday, and it was delicious!It's located in a tiny shopping center, and you'd never think this gem is located here. The decor outside is mediocre, but once...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FIVE STARS!!! I've yet to eat here for dinner, but I frequent this place for lunch all the time and I. Dig. It! It's a nice mellow place a few blocks from the office. If I've had a hard morning, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last nite with a friend for dinner, and I am definitely gonna come back soon. First of all, the decor is unique and fun. I also liked that the staff was really friendly and helped me to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy in my tummy! fun place to eat, good food with interesting (in a good way!) tastes and a fun atmosphere. brought my friend from japan here and at one point she said, "i feel like i'm in japan!"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 4.5 stars (taste, quality, quantity)Atmosphere: 4.5 stars (casual eat and go place)Service: 4 (friendly and attentive)Price: 3.5 (on the higher side but worth it)Recommended Dishes: -Fresh Eel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner (1st time) today and I was pleasantly surprised when i walked out... the inside is nicely decorated and I like their layout and the tatami rooms.. Service was friendly and they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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The waitress who claim she is the head of the restaurant is extremely rude and rip you off especially at night. She will not tell you hidden tip that they decide on their own and force you to pay without...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything tasted excellent. Little plates so we can try everything. Beautiful people everywhere! Especially the weekends. I can't wait to go again! We would drive 50 mins just for dinner.It is always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom first told me about this restaurant and we went on a Monday or Tuesday night. She went an hour early just to be seated. We were finally seated and pretty much ordered everything that sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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You need to have reservations for Friday and Saturday evening. If you like nouvelle fusion cuisine with a Japanese touch, you'll enjoy the atmosphere and menu/liquor offerings. Do not expect to order a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. 5 stars for the food. BUT I must take a star off because it's ridiculously hard to get seated here. I tried calling 11 AM on a Friday for an evening reservation and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the most unique Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. And is it just me or is most of the staff exceptionally good looking? My first visit was some months back with a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! the food is fantastic...you cannot go wrong with any of their dishes. the kimchi pizza is one of my favorite dishes and any of there eggplant dishes are amazing. the food just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seared albacore in ponzu appetizer was incredibly sweet & tender. It was melt-in-my-mouth and felt sinfully indulgent (but no guilt since it's healthy). Next time I would order one all to myself....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Japanese food and generally enjoy fusion food, but I have mixed feeling about Gochi. They have some interesting dishes. Raw fish dishes are fresh. I like the fusion pizza with crab & mushrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a lunch review... the dinner is supposedly very different.Make reservations! We had a party of 3 and we made reservations for 11:40 on a weekday and we were seated immediately in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese Fusion Tapas!Don't go for lunch. We went there, and it was nothing special if not below average (menu is different for dinner). Don't want to ruin your experience so that you won't go for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've heard so much about this place and hyped ourselves up too much for it and got disappointed. I think it's b/c we ordered the wrong stuff, will give it another try again.The place does get packed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group of adventurous eaters for my Birthday. Overall it's awesome. 5 stars for the food. Minus 1 star for the hassle they gave us ahead of time (see below).Negatives: I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i finally made it there after reading many good reviews. it was tuesday, and i called them in the early afternoon to make a dinner reservation the same day. they didn't answer. it wasn't until 5 they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum! Gimme some! (more)I finally tried this place last night. I wasnt disappointed at all.The place is kinda cute, different from what I expected. Tucked away in a small strip mall - it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate at Gochi for the first time on Saturday night with a friend and was very pleased with the experience. Tried to call the same night for reservations, but was told that they were booked for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was blindfolded when my friends took me here. They tell me that the reason why they didn't want me to know how to get here... is that.. so that when I came here to eat good food, I have to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hosted Carol's bday party here this past Friday. I knew how crazy it was to get reservations here, so I made them a week before for 20 ppl. We ended up having only about 14-15, but they accommodated...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
update again: So I've bumped my rating back to a 4. Call me fickle, but after Gochi accomodated a 16 person party flawlessly, I was pretty impressed. They created a delicious $35 prix fixe (and they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK FOOD, RUDE SERVICE - The $9.50 lunch special was good, but not great. I would give this place 4 stars as far as food goes, but the hostess was so rude! They don't seat you until your entire...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the interior the most. i love the tatami, take off your shoes business. the food was good but not as good as i thought it would be after all i heard about it. they have an overwhelming...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! This place is in our neighborhood, so we thought we'd give it a try. Getting a reservation is a good idea -- otherwise, the wait can be long. I loved everything we had here -- sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Japanese and I've been to this restaurant many times.The food is very much similar to that of Tanto as according to the rumor, the chef and the waitress from Tanto started this restaurant.If you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to Gochi after looking @ the reviews. i thought taht the restaurant was really cute and service was great. food was also absolutely fabulous. i would definitely go back again. my bf and i just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found onigiri here, which is all it takes to make me a happy girl. It's basically an izakaya type of place. You sit on the tatami mats, which is a nice authentic touch. The waiters and waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place with a group for a birthday. I must say that I enjoyed being in the rooms with the screen doors and having to sit on the mats with my barefeet. The food was excellent and unique!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So yea, when I think of Tapas, I think, I'll be hungry later... somewhat true.The tofu mabo pizza, it's different, but then again, its hard to imagine a yummy Italian pizza at a Japanese place. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Gochi! I'd be here every other week for dinner if it wasn't so damn expensive and busy. It's a good place to be adventurous. The pizzas sound weird, but are quite tasty. The menu is quite big,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely prefer Gochi over Tanto because the service here is much much better! The servers are always very pleasant ! and the atomsphere is very open & peaceful with mostly Japanese traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those finds that you don't want to tell people about because it may become too popular. The food it of the highest quality.Getting a reservation on the weekend can be tricky. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Cupertino, in a residential area, hiding in a small strip mall... and you have to wait in line for a table at 8pm on a mid-week night. And for a good reason. Gochi is serving a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is not your typical Japanese restaurant around the corner. It's an authentic Japanese Tapas place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GO GO GO to Gochi.I must personally thank fellow Yelper KQN for turning me on to this amazing restaurant. It's located in an unassuming spot in a strip mall off of Homestead Road, so you wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really loved this place. to the people who complaind about there not being fusion food at lunch: that's because the fusion food is served at dinner, haha. i don't know why!i had dinner here on my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend brought me here to lunch, and I saw "fusion" in the title and immediately panicked. Crap...fusion japanese? seriously? i was hungry and all i really wanted was a nice combo lunch. on any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, fusion done right! I normally write really extensive reviews but this place... I just can't stress enough how wonderful it is. Words can't describe it. Absolutely everything was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say this place was pretty good. most of the dishes come in *appetizer* sizes. it's cool to come here with a group of ppl, so then you can order lots off the menu and sample them all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for lunch primarily for their prodigious selection of donburis. These range from your standard, garden-variety Katsudon to Unagi (eel) and salmon to concoctions like the [Korean] BBQ beef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's in an unexpected location of Cupertino. Good Japanese tapas. prices are moderate, but has a wide selection. Decor is traditional Japanese where you slip your feet under a table with a false...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here last night for a couple of birthdays and everyone eemed to really enjoy this restaurant. the food was really unique and tasty. one of my favorites was the braised beef tounge with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good! It seemed like customers were mostly Japanese business men. We were asked if we had reservation upon entering so you might want to make a reservation.Service - A-Food Choices - A...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took 3 Japanese customers for dinner in one of the private rooms in the back (which can be reserved).The entire dinner was filled with "Oeshi-des" and "Sugoi" (which mean "yummy" and "good") which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review is for lunch only:I will have to find some opportunity to eat here for dinner, but I did stop by lunch one time. Although it was cash only during lunch, they did offer a unique Japanese lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pan browned rice balls....seaweed wrapped rice balls....fried oysters...fried "crabcakes" (does it have crabs?)...fried chicken...okay..okay...get the pictures?...japanese small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon the recommendation of a friend, I've been here a number of times for lunch during the week and really like it. I've always ordered the 2-item combo for $10.50 and the portions are reasonable and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi's lunch specials are delicious, but the dinner menu is fantastic. We've enjoyed the shrimp paste-stuffed mushrooms, several of the sashimi and tartare dishes, the most flavorful salmon yaki...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Gochi. I keep going back. Every day, I get an email describing their lunch special. As their lunch menu is abbreviated (about $9.50), and the dinnermenu is difficult to navigate, I suggest you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just stopped by again for dinner tonight with a large group, 10 of us actually. Thank goodness for reservations! We ordered some beer (the sapporo reserve rice one) and LOTS of dishes.I by far LOVE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't remember the name, but the lunch special was absolutely the best Japanese meal I've ever had. And it didn't even include any sushi. This is a very authentic Japanese restaurant and my Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Ray took me here on a Tuesday night. We got there around 7.15pm and were lucky to get a seat at the bar without any reservations. The place was pretty empty when we got there but filled up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner there with a few friends. Took everyone's recommendation to make reservations so I did. HOWEVER, I didn't know that I had to also specify that I wanted to sit in the Tatami area... also,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after a Japanese study session and I was really really impressed by the decor and ambiance of this place. You can't really find a restaurant with the japanese tatamis! The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty, inventive, and decent priced menu. I love a short menu - means you can visit a set number of times, and eventually try everything on the menu. Fish was fresh, and had a great authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is like Tanto, but not exactly like Tanto. Gochi has a lot more fusion flare to it. My favorite is their seafood pizza. The irresistable aroma from the cheese, fresh blend of seafood on a thin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch, and didn't even realize the word "fusion" was in the name of the restaurant until I looked the place up on yelp. Maybe dinner's more "fusion"esque...I guess this is one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Japanese fusion tapas places with a great balance of food, decor, service, and ambiance. It's not super fancy, but it's clean, cozy, and quaint. The variety of small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know too much about the Izakaya style of restaurant, but I think it goes something like this: Get a bunch of friends together, order some booze, order some food, order some more booze, order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definately five-star on my Izakaya list--it pretty much trounces the competition as far as I`m concerned. The food is fresh, delicious, and on the traditional side. The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Japanese friends and I went there on Thursday, we had reservation for one of these "Horigotatsu" style low table built into the floor so no problem getting our seats. It wasn't packed around 7PM...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey stuff but good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gochi is an Izakaya unto it's own. Izakaya is already diverse in the culinary dishes you can find but Gochi takes it to the next level. The Chef (who comes from the Tanto school like the chef from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read about this joint in my local paper. Sounded interesting...decided to check it out with my hubby. Very cool concept. It reminded me of my meals back in Japan with my family. I love the small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what an awesome place. i've been to tokyo and this is the kind of place your local friend will take you to. you sit and there and order, and order until you've sample 6 small dishes. then next week,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you love Tanto (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bvv6axPyvLfBqLD8S5C76A), then Gochi is the disappointing backup when Tanto is booked. I've been looking forward to dining at this new-to-appletown izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always like the appetizer-like small plates cuisine, no matter it is Spanish tapas, Cantonese dimsum or the Japanese izakaya, so I can not wait to try Gochi as I learned this restaurant named...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 2nd favorite Izakaya place currently. Reservations are definetely recommended, even for weekdays. And I would try to call a few days ahead to get them or else try your luck by coming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for about 45 minutes because we didn't have reservations. The food was pretty normal by Japanese standards. Nothing to crazy or exciting just normal izakaya food. It was a bit pricey though....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of those places you hear by word of mouth. its tucked away in cupertino in a mini mall. great traditional japanese flair to the atmosphere. the food is excellent. it only got four stars...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Ox Tongue dish. It is one of the best (according to a friend).----Actually tried this place. It is pretty hard to get in, especially on a Saturday. It closes on Sunday and opens 3 hours on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a lunch last week with co-worker. The raised platform with short tables and bamboo curtain create great ambience. The food, although not in big portions, were quite delicious! From...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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