Gochi Fusion Tapas - Cupertino, CA
By Lando • Jun 12th, 2008 • Category: Asian Fusion, Cupertino, CA, RestaurantsGochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
19980 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 725-0542
www.gochifusiontapas.com
First of all, I want to give a special shout out to the great people at Foodbuzz. They hosted a special dinner for Featured Publishers at Gochi, a Japanese fusion tapas restaurant. We had the opportunity to meet up with fellow foodies. It was a great experience and we hope to see all of you soon.
The atmosphere is great. It’s a very lively spot. The Japanese style décor really brings this place together. We were able to sit in the middle table and I was surprised that you had to remove your shoes to get to the table. At first I thought we were going to have a traditional Japanese dinner where you would sit on your knees or be cross legged. The way the table was set up gave it this illusion. You actually sit down normally, with the table being low.
The food was very delicious. It was interesting to see how they took traditional Japanese dishes and added a bit of flare to them. We started off with the Kinoko Frisee Warm Salad. A tasty dish that was simple. I was hyped when I saw the Hamachi Carpaccio. As a big Hamachi lover, I really enjoyed it. Next were the Renkon Hasami, which was a shrimp and lotus deep fried dish, and Kani Cream Croquette, a deep fried crab dish. These two dishes really packed some flavor. I know I’ll be ordering these when we go back.
The food didn’t stop there. A chicken and eggplant dish called Tori Nasu Garlic Chicken came out. The sauce was sweet and would go perfect with a little bit of rice. That’s not all. The highlight of the night was when a pizza came out. The Kurobuta Chasu Miso Fusion Pizza surprised me. I would never expect such a dish to come out of a Japanese restaurant. Hands down, it was my favorite dish of the night.
Gochi is definitely worth checking out. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the dishes these folks serve up. They combine great flavor, interesting combinations of food, and a lively atmosphere. You are sure to have a great time at this spot.
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Gochi Fusion Tapas features a great dining experience mixed with unique food combinations.
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Wish I had been there to partake in the festivities! Next time for sure.
Sounds like it was a lot of fun and the food looks awesome. Let me know whenever something like this goes down again. I’ll be sure to make a trip up there.