Godai by Sakana

4.7

19 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 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

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
Neighbourhood
Condado
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Godai by Sakana in San Juan is celebrated as "Puerto Rico's best Japanese restaurant," offering an "artful journey through Japanese flavors." Guests rave about the "exceptional human touch" and "perfect Japanese food." The service, led by Chef Cesar and Chef Daysi, ensures a "truly exceptional" dining experience. Highly recommended!

19 Reviews

H
Hector
VIP
Caribbean
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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 Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
Caribbean
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
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 City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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 Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
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 Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
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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Vanessa
Caribbean
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
La comida estuvo bien. Overpriced si se compara con similares en la zona. Servicio algo lento pero muy atentos.
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Humberto
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience at Godai by Sakana was truly exceptional from the moment we arrived to the warm farewell as we left. The combination of outstanding food, exquisite wine, and a welcoming ambiance created an atmosphere that felt like dining with longtime friends. The exceptional human touch made our visit unforgettable. This was our first time here, but it certainly won’t be our last. Every detail added to the overall value—the staff and the owner clearly have a passion for hospitality, making every guest feel comfortable and genuinely cared for.
Godai by SakanaResponded on February 6, 2025
Thank you so much for joining us and understanding our love for service. Hope to see you soon!
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Franco
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a unique experience in PR for the culinary lover is a must!
Godai by SakanaResponded on February 6, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope to see you soon!
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Godai by Sakana is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

708 C. del Parque, San Juan, PR 00909

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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