A regular at Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants, Goichi has won the Bronze Award for 2025 and 2026. Located in Higo-bashi, I had been curious about this place for a long time.This time, I visited for my husband's birthday dinner, a special occasion. It’s a reservation-only restaurant, and I was lucky to secure a booking through the OMAKASE site. My expectations were quite high even before arriving.Unfortunately, we were greeted by a sudden downpour on the day, and we arrived soaking wet. It was a bit of a mood dampener, but the warm hospitality of the staff, who kindly lent us towels, left a great impression (*´-`).The only option was the Omakase course, allowing us to fully enjoy the restaurant's recommendations.With an all-you-can-drink option, the price was JPY 14,000. For non-alcoholic drinks, it was JPY 12,000 (tax included). This price, including drinks, is unbeatable in terms of cost performance. There were no additional charges, so for those who love to drink, it’s a great deal to enjoy without worrying about the cost! I opted for non-alcoholic drinks, and there was a wonderful variety, including pineapple juice and Japanese pear juice, which made me want to keep trying different options!Here’s the course content and my impressions:Onion Soup → The sweetness of the slowly simmered onions was delicious. A comforting start to the meal.Salad → What is this salad? It was just a salad, but it was incredibly tasty. The seaweed and shiso dressing was exquisite.Chicken Thigh Tataki → Definitely an MVP. The exquisite cooking and aroma are unmatched by other yakitori places. Juicy and tender, the rare doneness was perfect!Chicken Breast Heart → I love heart! ♡ It was plump and elastic, thick and easy to bite into, with an amazing texture. No unpleasant smell, just heavenly deliciousness.Negima Gizzard Liver and Kumquat → Whether you like liver or not will probably determine your preference. I tend to dislike it, but I could enjoy this one! Rich flavor and texture! Shiso Tsukune Chicken Thigh Duck Mince → The juiciness of the duck meat stood out in this skewer! The pairing with the sauce was excellent, almost like eating a hamburger, haha.Onion → What is this? It’s so creamy and sweet, it hardly feels like an onion.Chicken Tender Bonjiri → It felt fatty, but strangely not heavy.Kumquat Duck Breast → One piece is not enough. It was too delicious.Negima Grilled Rice Ball or Chicken Chazuke to finish → I chose the grilled rice ball. It was perfectly crispy all around and the best I’ve ever had.Every skewer was so delicious that I found myself looking up at the heavens with each bite, and my husband, the star of the day, seemed very satisfied too (^^).Honestly, the cost performance is unbeatable. The course was filling, featuring the finest skewers that can only be tasted here. And to think I got change back from JPY 30,000 is astonishing.The staff's attentiveness was wonderful, and I was glad I chose this place for such an important day.I don’t know when I’ll be able to come again, but this has definitely become one of my favorite spots that I want to revisit.Photography: Nikon Zfc
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