Godai by Sakana

4.8

26 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909

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2 people

Apr 23, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Innovative
Healthy
Good for special occasions

Godai by Sakana is located in the heart of San Juan. What started as a Omakase Speakeasy in a janitorial Closet in San Jose Building, quickly became one of the most sought after restaurant with only 6 seats and a waiting list of 6+ months.
Godai represents our three concepts in one building living in harmony to provide the best dinning experience in Puerto Rico and the Caribean. It sits at the base of a typical Puerto Rican House/Building turned into a Restaurant on the corner of Calle del Parque and calle Finlay, Santurce.
The restaurant has been owned by Chefs Cesar Vega and Chef Daysi since opening it’s first location in 2021 and during that time it has evolved considerably, both in food and in experiences.Chef Cesar’s tasting menu consists of Japanese inspired Omakase courses.
Guest can now also visit the Godai by Sakana Restaurant for Chef Cesar’s Dining Experience with both abbreviated versions of Chef’s Cesar tasting menu and new menu to pair with champagne or sake.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(786) 412-8937
Website
https://www.godaibysakana.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909
Neighborhood
Condado
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

What 26 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Rico
Innovative
Puerto Rico
Healthy

Review summary

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Godai by Sakana is a standout Japanese dining destination in Puerto Rico, praised for its "amazing experience," "incredible food," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "attention to detail" and the "artful journey through Japanese flavors." Chef Cesar and Chef Daysi create unforgettable dining experiences, making it a highly recommended spot.

26 Reviews

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Nidia VIP
E. Tennessee4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service amazing and ambiance even better. Food was so good, absolutely loved it.
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Zulema
Caribbean5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible and the attention excellent. I will come back!
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Pedro
Caribbean20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience as always! When we do sushi this is the place to go. Thank you for your attention to detail!
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Fred VIP
Las Vegas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent as always. All the dishes were of the finest quality and presentation.
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Naydette
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! STUNNING FOOD! Everything on point. Above and Beyond. BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN THE ISLAND.
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Maria Cristina
Caribbean3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, ambience…had a great dinner, we were a table of 4. Thank you Daisy, Miguel and the rest of the team!
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's an expensive experience but it is worth every penny. The service and the quality of the food is amazing. I recommend this place to anyone that wants to have a fantastic culinary experience.
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Hector VIP
Caribbean7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food. Puerto Rico’s best Japanese restaurant!!
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kathy
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZIIIIING! best sushi ever. great ambience and service! SUPER RECOMMENDED
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Pedro
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food and service was excellent. Chef Chacho and Chef Daisy made sure we had a great experience and guide us through all the menu.
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Godai by Sakana is rated 4.8 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909

Additional information

Neighborhood
Condado
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

Website
https://www.godaibysakana.com/
Phone number
(786) 412-8937

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