Sushi Gotoku — Restaurant in Tokyo

This high-end omakase restaurant, located about 800 meters from Shibuya Station, offers a truly extraordinary dining experience. If you're craving a luxurious omakase meal in Tokyo, this is a must-try.

The sake we ordered was exceptional—sweet, rich, and incredibly smooth. It was easy to drink without leaving us feeling drunk or dizzy too quickly, striking the perfect balance.

The meal began with a bang: a sake-based soup with rockfish. The soup was light and fresh, and the fish was tender and bursting with flavor—an excellent start to the meal.

The sashimi was outstanding, but the highlight for me was the fried mochi paired with fish eggs and seaweed. The mochi was crispy with a subtle fried rice aroma, while the fish eggs added a salty, savory punch. Absolutely fantastic!

Then came the showstopper: fish liver with marinated radish. This dish completely blew my mind. The fish liver was rich, creamy, and perfectly prepared with no trace of unpleasantness. It was so flavorful that it surpassed foie gras by miles—by far the best fish liver I’ve ever tasted.

The sushi course featured 11 varieties, with the chef personally applying the sauces and seasonings. His skill and attention to detail were remarkable. Every piece of sushi was elevated beyond the ordinary, with incredibly fresh fish that tasted like it had just come from the ocean, enhanced by carefully crafted flavours.

Another standout was the pan-seared pufferfish with rice. The pufferfish, safely prepared and cooked with cheese and a homemade sauce, was then stirred with a small ball of rice. The result was heavenly—the rich cheese blended with the fish to create a creamy, indulgent dish that was simply unforgettable.

The miso soup, made with clam, was rich and flavorful without being overly salty, completely redefining what I thought miso soup could be. The eel was perfectly cooked, melting in my mouth the moment I tasted it.

Dessert was a simple yet extraordinary fresh strawberry. The quality was unmatched—far superior to anything we could find in Singapore, no matter the cost.

This omakase experience has undoubtedly raised our standards and deepened our appreciation for exceptional seafood and craftsmanship. Every penny spent here was worth it, and I can’t recommend this...

I was disappointed with this experience. The sushi was fresh and reasonably tasty. But several of the pieces we were served during our omakase were not very good, especially one that was full of bones. My daughter had to spit it out. I swallowed mine, but my throat still hurts. Otherwise, the food quality was good, but not great, and certainly not world-class.

But what I found to be especially bad was the chef's attitude. We very respectfully declined to eat the pufferfish, because we were nervous about eating pufferfish. I understand the chef has had quite a bit of training to serve pufferfish safely, but we were nervous about it and politely declined to eat it. He was clearly offended and made it very apparent. This was rude and unprofessional. My daughter is new to sushi and she did not want to finish her shrimp, and again he rolled his eyes and flung her uneaten food in the garbage. Just rude, disrespectful, unwelcoming behavior. He was much more interested in the two young Danish girls and basically ignored us for most of the night. He was not easy to talk to and was not personable, although we tried. This does not make for a pleasant omakase experience. He needs to understand that guests come in with different health conditions, fears, etc. and as long as they are respectful about declining a particular item, he should not take offense, and if he takes offense, he should not show it to the guest who is paying a lot of money for the meal.

Overall, the rude attitude of the chef plus bones in the fish means I give this place two stars. Just not impressive.

By the way, I found the other staff to be very polite, respectful, and helpful. Great job by them.

Edit to respond to the owner's reply: I'm aware what omakase is. We have omakase restaurants in western countries as well. The problem was not the omakase style. The problem was the chef's rudeness - the rolling of the eyes and the sighs. He was clearly not a hospitable person that night; whether you agree or not is not relevant. And yes, absolutely we were served one fish that was full of bones. I should have taken a photo and...

My girlfriend and I walked in here last night looking for sushi and we were blown away by every aspect. The sushi is incredible, each bite is unique and thoughtful with its own story. The atmosphere is minimalist yet beautiful, putting the focus on the chef. Chef was incredibly kind and nice, explained each course in detail and what ingredients went into each dish. We also did the chefs sake pairing which is a must to enhance each bite. For the quality and experience, this is a must, we are surprised it isn’t on the Michelin guide yet. If we had more time in Japan we would...