ASAI Kaiseki Cuisine

ASAI Kaiseki Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Fatima

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicioso, fui en domingo y estaba muy tranquilo y encantador el ambiente, gracias. Estuvimos en la barra y disfrutamos muchísimo el omakase, bien delicioso.
   

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   Ricardo

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fue una gran experiencia. Muy recomendable. Seguro volveremos.
   

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   Rick VIP

   Chicago16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The value for your money is excellent, and the quality of the seafood is also excellent. I would avoid the Omakase in order off the regular menu, which is what I will do next time I go. 
   

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   Yolanda

   Mexico City21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   La comida me pareció muy buena; sin embargo, no sobresaliente. Tienen varios licores de ciruela en la carta que no tenían. Fuimos para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hijo y -honestamente- esperaba un poco más de emoción al presentarle su pastel: llegó la velita apagada, lo colocaron en la mesa como cualquier postre y ni felicidades le dijeron.
   

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   Miguel

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Asai Kaiseki is the real deal. Commanded by the meticulous Itamae Asai, this isn’t some slapdash sushi joint slathering rolls in cream cheese and eel sauce. This is precision. This is heritage. This is one of the top three Japanese restaurants in the city, if not the best. The sushi? Impeccable. They’ve switched to koshihikari rice for their shari, and it makes all the difference, each nigiri elevated, clean, perfectly seasoned. But what truly sets Asai apart is the way it weaves Mexico into its Japanese foundation, not as a gimmick, but with finesse. Take the nopal (cacti) nigiri, for instance—a dish that embodies respect for both traditions without veering into fusion for fusion’s sake. But if you really want to understand what Asai Kaiseki is about, go for the kaiseki experience. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a journey. Course after course, unfolding like a perfectly timed symphony—seasonal, balanced, and deeply rooted in Japanese culinary philosophy. Omakase is also an option here, and it’s equally worth surrendering yourself to the chef’s expertise. This is where you come for real Japanese cuisine in Mexico City. No shortcuts, no theatrics—just craftsmanship, discipline, and a deep respect for the food.
   

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   Roberto

   Puerto Vallarta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Muy buena comida! Excelentes nigiris, buena selección de sakes
   

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   MARIA

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La comida estuvo realmente deliciosa, el mejor restaurante japonés de la ciudad
   

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   Raul VIP

   Mexico City38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Espectacular experiencia culinaria con el menú Kaiseki. Servicio inmejorable, todo muy bien explicado. El sake excelente, a perro relativamente razonable. El único detalle es la ubicación que resulta complicada.
   

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   José Carlos

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Comida deliciosa y la materia prima super fresca y de excelente calidad
   

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    José Carlos

    Mexico City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Restaurante con excelente comida japonesa. Muy tranquilo y con buen servicio.
    

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