Godai by Sakana

4.7

22 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

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

Location
708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909
Phone number
(786) 412-8937
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

What 22 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Innovative
Puerto Rico
Innovative
Puerto Rico
Healthy
Puerto Rico
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Godai by Sakana in San Juan is heralded as "the best Japanese restaurant in Puerto Rico." Guests rave about the "perfect Japanese food," "amazing sushi," and the exceptional service led by Chef Chacho and Chef Daisy. The unique dining experience combines "artful Japanese flavors" with a "welcoming ambiance."

22 Reviews

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Naydette
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Julio
Caribbean7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Japanese Food. The attention to details its unmatched in Puerto Rico
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Cristina VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at Godai! Every dish was great and the champagne tasting thst went with it as well. Will be back again!
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Juan VIP
San Diego18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
nunca hay nada malo. todo súper rico y súper creativo.
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Fred VIP
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and service was excellent and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy Japanese food.
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Godai by Sakana is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909

Additional information

Phone number
(786) 412-8937
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

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