Juniko - Zapopan

This has become one of my favorites (if not ‘the’ favorite). Small place for seats. Real Japanese food. The ‘Kama Toro’ (fatty neck tuna) is superb. Try the eel... read more This has become one of my favorites (if not ‘the’ favorite). Small place for seats. Real Japanese food. The ‘Kama Toro’ (fatty neck tuna) is superb. Try the eel nigiris with foie gras and truffle oil and grated truffle. All of the fish is...of outstanding flavor and freshness. There are specials some days and you can find Petrossian caviar and Wagyu beef for nigiris. The executive chef Daisuke Maeda knows he has a very piece of Japan here in Guadalajara. I recommend to do reservation because the place is small. Open cuisine for lunch and ‘omakase’ for dinner.

My wife and I had the omakase, we were amazed by the clean and fresh flavors from the fish available at the time, they prepared everything to perfection. Less i... read more My wife and I had the omakase, we were amazed by the clean and fresh flavors from the fish available at the time, they prepared everything to perfection. Less is more when it comes to Japanese, excellent service! Loved it!

This is a quaint sushi eatery in Plaza Andares, so small that you may miss it. We went for a degustacion dinner. We tried different tastings that were simply de... read more This is a quaint sushi eatery in Plaza Andares, so small that you may miss it. We went for a degustacion dinner. We tried different tastings that were simply delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Gruner Vetliner which was overpriced but it was...the only wine on the list we liked and we love GV. You let yourself be guided by the chefs. All you have to do is sit and enjoy. The wine is poured, the glasses filled with water, the table cleaned after each tasting. You can chat with your neighbor and with the chefs. Two hours go by quickly and you are left wanting more not because you are not full but because it is so good. Once in a while is necessary to splurge like this.

Juniko is expensive but without a doubt the best sushi in town, it compares with Yasuda sushi in New York. On weekends you find fresh fish from Japan and the Me... read more Juniko is expensive but without a doubt the best sushi in town, it compares with Yasuda sushi in New York. On weekends you find fresh fish from Japan and the Mediterranean, as well as from Ensenada. There are seatings and you only get tastings menus, all excellent.

I am a Japanese food fan for ever, and I have try it everywhere I travel. And I can assure you Juni-ko is one of the best I have every try, including Japan. Loc... read more I am a Japanese food fan for ever, and I have try it everywhere I travel. And I can assure you Juni-ko is one of the best I have every try, including Japan. Located in Andares, this small restaurant has a huge character and chef...you can find. Every single step of the Omakase is perfectly planned and presented by Dai-san and his staff. Service is impecable, and the food quality and preparation is top of the top. I look forward in being back in my April visit indeed!