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Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

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Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas has operated in the heart of Cupertino since October 2005, built around Japanese chef-owner Masa Takei's creative marriage of traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary tapas-style sharing plates. After 18+ years, it remains one of Silicon Valley's most beloved neighborhood Japanese restaurants.

Price
¥¥
Area
Cupertino
Since
2005
Chef
Masahiko Takei
Owner
Masahiko 'Masa' Takei
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas — authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Cupertino
Plate № 33
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About
Japanese chef Masahiko 'Masa' Takei spent over 15 years cooking in the Bay Area before opening Gochi in Cupertino in October 2005. His concept — traditional Japanese cuisine presented in sharing-sized tapas plates with contemporary California touches — found an immediate and lasting audience in the tech community surrounding Apple's headquarters. Over nearly two decades, Gochi has remained independently operated and chef-driven, with a menu of izakaya-style small plates spanning creative sashimi preparations, kushiyaki skewers, and seasonal specials. A second Gochi location operates in Mountain View.
Neighborhood & visiting

Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas sits in Cupertino, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Japanese chef Masa Takei's 20-year tenure in a single Cupertino location is a testament to consistent quality rarely achieved by independent restaurants.
  • The tapas-style sharing format invites exploration across the full Japanese flavor palette — raw, grilled, fried, and simmered — in one sitting.
  • Gochi's proximity to Apple Park has made it a go-to for tech-community celebrations, business dinners, and everyday dining for nearly two decades.
  • The fusion approach — firmly Japanese in technique and ingredient, playful in presentation — remains distinctive in a landscape of more traditional izakayas.

Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner, especially Tuesday through Friday. A Mountain View location also operates at 1943 W El Camino Real. — Format: Izakaya tapas restaurant. Authenticity: Chef-owner Masahiko 'Masa' Takei is Japanese, with 15+ years of Bay Area chef experience before opening Gochi in October 2005 as a contemporary Japanese tapas destination.

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Frequently asked

About Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

Is Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas an authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco?
Yes — Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas located?
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas is located at 19980 E Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, San Francisco, USA in the Cupertino neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas?
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas?
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in San Francisco.
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