TL;DR: A surprisingly memorable and delicious chirashi lunch experience at a good price nestled in downtown San Luis Obispo. The Details: I mean no disrespect for the city of San Luis Obispo, but if you told me that a truly memorable sushi experience could be found there I'd be a bit skeptical. I'm willing to eat this slice of humble pie though, because what me and my family experienced was quite memorable. Their chirashi bowl lunch was so remarkably generous for the price, and the fish quality was excellent and varied (e.g. my first time trying fresh saba, which I find to be a rare item at sushi places). They also serve nodoguro nigiri, which needs to be imported from the western Pacific--a testament to their devotion to sourcing excellent ingredients (not to mention unctuous and deliciously prepared, by the way). Service was good and ambiance is welcoming for a sit-down establishment. Overall, this ranks among my top chirashi bowl experiences.

Both me and my husband agree it was the best fish we've ever had, SO authentic. The lunch special was a great way to try multiple things at once, and the fish sashimi were so thick. Workers were very kind and attentive, and it's a comfortable quiet atmosphere. Will definitely be going back next time we visit SLO, and every time after that.

recently got the chirashi bowl to-go from Goshi, and it was just as good as dining in. I've been there in person before, but I wanted to try takeout this time, and it didn't disappoint. The fish quality is always top-notch, fresh, and vibrant. There's sometimes a mackerel included, which I'm not a huge fan of, but everything else is great. Since the bowl comes with a random assortment of fish, you get a nice variety, which is always a fun surprise. The portion size is good, and I always feel like it's worth what I'm paying. Goshi remains my favorite spot for sushi in San Luis

Dinner with family at the best Japanese restaurant on the Central Coast. If you like Uni, it is beautifully presented, and so incredibly fresh that they must shuck it in the kitchen. I love the ambiance as it truly has the sense of exploring a Japanese town. The entrance is modest and very Japanese. As the waiter takes you to your table, you walk through narrow to wide spaces. The next expansion is the sushi bar. The final expansion is the dining room each with its own distinct experience. The food is exquisite! There could be no better place for Japanese food in town.

Dropped in during their lunch hours. We ordered the chirashi bowl lunch special and it especially filling, delicious, and thick pieces of sashimi. The interior was decorated with traditional Japanese decor and had calm music playing. The quality of the fish was excellent I'd recommend this to a friend wanting sushi in slo.

the omakase is a must. 30$ for 5 pieces but the fish is soooo good. chutoro, uni, scallop etc. so worth. Goshi is a must everytime I come visit slo. I love to sit at the sushi counter and see the chef make the food. all the waiters are super nice & they seem to be Japanese. authentic!

This place is so much more than "5 stars". This is a place where you have to check out. Been here multiple times and NEVER had an issue with customer service or the food. Did I mention the food? There is modern twists to some of his food, but the sushi and sashimi remain authentic

During my trip, I happen to found this place and it was huge surprise and success. We arrived at the restaurant before it opened and there was already a long line, which was a sign that it was a great restaurant to me. As soon as the door opened, we put our name on the list and waited patiently to be our turn. At the waiting area, I glanced inside and I couldn't take my eyes off the interior with all the elegant traditional Japanese arts, wood roofs, floor, table, etc. and the spacious sushi bar. I could tell that this was going to be more than a great experience so I got anxious to be seated. We ordered not only the basic Japanese appetizers but also main dishes such as don, chirashi, etc. Every single dish was authentic Japanese gourmet, which melt in our mouths. The service, quality, environment, and presentation was exactly what you get from Japan. That's how phenomenal it was. The way how the chefs/cooks put each dish together just blew not only my mind but also my mother's and sister's. My family and I visited Japan before so I confidently and strongly recommend this place to everybody.

SO BUMMED! What is happening to my favorite sushi restaurant. I drive over from Fresno just for this sushi restaurant. However, this time was different. Then menu changed slightly. It was interesting to say the least, but I stuck with albacore tataki and spicy albacore lunch special. What made me take a star away is the new staff (namely very young waitresses). I had a very young waitress who came to our table every 5 mins. Now this place gets crowded, but it wasn't surprisingly this Saturday afternoon. But I reserved on OpenTable stating it was a date ... it's frustrating when you cannot converse with your partner without someone coming to interrupt the conversation. That is the point of dining at a restaurant. She came 3 times and we were barely looking over the menu. Mind you, the changes to the menu were slight, so we really needed to look at what was added (i.e. cheesecake). Then when my lunch special was served ... usually you get the miso soup and they give you time with that. But then less than 10 mins later, EVERYTHING came at one. Salad, entree rolls. The table was so crowded and I hadn't even finished the miso. The salad was sprigs ... not like how it was before again. There was no lettuce and hardly any dressing. I've never had to ask for more dressing. I don't know what's happening, but it's not going in the right direction. The tataki was amazing still ... but my spicy albacore roll wasn't right like my first postings. It tasted a little fishy and how it was dressed was just different. I will still come back for my Tataki ... but hopefully ownership is reading this. I'm not sure about what was added to the menu, but the feel of a Japanese restaurant is leaving ... that's what it felt like to me at least. Tataki still amazing, miso soup amazing ... but please fix your salad. I usually would take one to go. Its really hard and messy to eat a bowl of stems. The chefs are still amazing. But I think the new waitresses and waiters need training on how to read the room. My favorite person is the gentleman with the facemask. Someone described him negatively, but whenever he has served me ... everything was perfect and on time. Please stay true ... if anyone knows what changed (management?) ... please let me know. :(

Oishi Goshi! Goshi takes the spot for best Asian food in SLO, and that's not just because there are a grand total of less than 10 Asian food places in SLO. They offer a fanfare of great tasting Japanese dishes, from sushi to donburi to udon. Service is impeccable and impressive considering how busy this place gets relative to the wait staff here. It's apparent that they take the extra step to try to source quality, fresh fish and ingredients where they can. I like to order from the colored "specials paper" which has seasonal fish and chef's specials that try to incorporate recent catches/shipments. I will say this, though: Goshi is not a super high-end establishment that crosses every T and dots every I. Just today I had a piece of lotus tempura that was notably old/sour, and that's okay! For the overall quality and cost, I don't think there's a better deal around, and I'm certain that there's nothing comparable as far as JP food goes within an hour's drive. The interior of the restaurant feels nice and vibrant, in no small part due to the crazy hecticness that I mentioned earlier. It's notoriously difficult to get a seat here, so if you're doing a walk-in, come early at the start of lunch/dinner service and expect a 90 minute wait. Otherwise, get a headstart with a reservation online.