Roomy, unpretentious locale for sushi, hibachi-grill specialties & Japanese-American fusion dishes.
Andre Russo
Godaiko is truly one of Ann Arbor’s hidden gems. From the moment you walk in, the customer service is outstanding and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The menu is packed with amazing traditional Japanese options, and the sushi bar is on a whole other level with creative, fresh, and exciting rolls you won’t find just anywhere. I highly recommend checking out both their lunch and dinner menus because there’s so much to love on each. Their bar menu is just as impressive, filled with unique and delicious drinks that pair perfectly with the food. The staff is always happy to give recommendations and trust me, you should absolutely trust them. My go to sushi order is the Wild Roll and the River Dragon and they never disappoint. If you’re in Ann Arbor and love great food, Godaiko is a must.
… moreJasset Elano
A coworker of mine said we should have dinner here. It was 5 minutes away and the ads we did see looked cool. We were blown away, at the presentation, the food, the portions for the price and the atmosphere of the restaurant.
We came in before the dinner rush, and had a grand time. The portions are massive, so even though we ate our fill, there was still a lot to take home. Appetizers are big, each one seemed like a family style/shareable item.
Ramen and udon come with a lot of toppings, meat, seaweed, soft boiled eggs, corn, minced veggies, with rich broth that heats you up and sticks to your bones. The buns are fluffy like clouds, with belly meat so tender it melts on first bite. The gyoza are crunchy and packed with savory fillings.
We’re sloooowly working our way down the menu.
… moreBartley Patterson
First time, so lots to take in. Good menu, lots of items, starter, noodle dishes, Ramen, sushi and sashimi items, Japanese steak house style, even an area with traditional Japanese seating. Service was good, but they had a lot of take out orders and the sushi chef was a little overwhelmed. We had an eel roll and a lobster with black caviar, avocado. Both were good eel was the favorite and it was a large roll. Chicken Ramen noodle was excellent and my wife had Godiako flying noodles also excellent and plenty of food, we brought home lunch from both meals. Tea was so hot we couldn’t pick up the cups, but tasted great. One of the best Asian meals in the area.
… moreDan Feutz
This is truly a little gem. My fiancé saw an IG video about this place so we decided to try it. The food was flying noodle dish was amazing. The before fried rice was a little greasy. I do still highly recommend.
… moreAshley Green
We were extremely excited to try this place but were super disappointed in the service. A lot of our order came late and when it did it was cold. The server simply forgot about us. Then, they were cranking out takeout orders right in the middle of the restaurant which looked really messy. The food was good so I want to try this place again with a different server and when it’s less busy. But today it was not great.
… moreMiss Rosemary
Omg, last week I had lunch there and the food was delicious with big portions and we got free japanese salad. I had the spicy seafood ramen and my husband had sushi. There was free sushi on Friday. Everything was delicious and the prices were affordable.
… moreMyReviewIs
I came in for the buy-one-get-one-free sushi deal, but the quality and taste were disappointing compared to other sushi places. The service was just okay—the waitress kept passing by without checking if we needed anything, and when we tried to get any of the server’s attention, two girls quickly rushed back to the kitchen. Overall, the food was mediocre and the service wasn’t great. I won’t be returning.
… moreChris Heckathorn
Decided to try this place out after a bunch of videos on Instagram and Tiktok recommendations. It did not disappoint in the least. Everything was amazing and huge portions! It was easily the best ramen I have had and the sushi was right along the same lines. Fresh and flavorful fish on the Godaiko roll. We will be back again and we will bring everyone we can because it is that good!
… moreMarti Bommarito
Met my besty for dinner here last night (it was not my first time). It was busy, especially for a week night. There were lots of families, couples, groups if friends, young and old. We waited a very long time for both drinks and to have our order taken. The server, who was also the bartender, was nice but overwhelmed and all the staff seemed anxious to hustle everyone out before official closing time, which was 9 pm. But, before 9, they turned on all the bright lights, sending a not very welcoming signal.
The food. I ordered the spicy wings, which were good and arrived piping hot in temperature –as they should. My only criticism of the wings is that they use the garlic that comes in a jar, pre-chopped. I hate that stuff. My friend ordered the tempura as an appetizer. It was cold on arrival as well as her entree of salmon. Although the salmon was cooked to order (not overcooked) which is excellent, it , too, and the miso soup, were served cold. The broccoli had a weird flavor, a “flavorless” flavor. It was old. Disappointing.
… moreadonis fitzgerald
This is one of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor! The service is impeccable. I have eaten here 3 times and the servers and host remember be every time. They always take the time to go out of their way to give me great recommendations, speedy service, and special gifts. The attention to detail is amazing!
The food is also to die for! Best Japanese food I’ve ever had. Sticking to the roots, but with a twist. Drink menus is also good.
Overall the vibes are amazing and I highly recommend to everyone! You have to try it once in the afternoon for lunch and once for dinner!
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