Izumi Assagao

Visited Izumi in Assagao, Goa recently. The vibe and ambiance were really nice — very aesthetic and perfect for a relaxed evening. The place has a great atmosphere and feels quite premium, yet it’s not overly expensive. However, the food was honestly not that great and didn’t fully meet expectations. While the presentation was good, the taste could have been better. Overall, it’s a nice spot for the vibe and experience, but food-wise it was average for me.

This place far exceeds any expectations you may have from a japanese restaurant in India. They have a beautiful cocktail program, all the three drinks we ordered were spot on. The menu very well describes the ingredients as well as what to expect from the drink. Their small plates, cold and hot are near perfection - flavourful with great ingredients and served so beautifully. The seared scallops are to die for. Their nigri sushi is generous with the fish and flavoured perfectly. Even their desserts are to die for. We absolutely loved their sesame ice cream and nama chocolate mousse. The service was quick and efficient. The place takes on goa vibes.. spacious and airy... much better than the bandra outlet. The portion sizes are small and the meal can get expensive very quickly. But honestly I would recommend the place whole heartedly for a special occassion or if you are a fan of japanese food. All in all.. an absolute must visit.

Hands down the most genuine and attentive staff I've encountered in all my years of travel. There's an unmistakable sincerity in the way they serve - the personal touch while taking the order, the warmth while serving the food and the effortless smiles exchanged throughout. Every gesture felt intentional and every effort, deeply appreciated. The food was nothing short of extraordinary - layered in flavour, thoughtful in presentation, and crafted with evident passion. If i were to name one reason to visit north goa, it would be to dine at this remarkable restaurant and experience the sheer brilliance of its cuisine and the hospitality.

Absolutely loved Izumi! The flavours are truly authentic and every dish tastes thoughtfully crafted. The ambience is warm, the service is on point, and the food is just exceptional. If you’re looking for genuine, flavour-packed Japanese cuisine in Goa, this place is a must-visit!

Really enjoyed the sumptuous food at Izumi. The place has pretty ambiance; veg sanda was too good, however the veg ramen bowl is an acquired taste.

We were looking for a Japanese place for one of our meals in Goa and unsurprisingly Izumi stood out in the searches as clearly they do spend decent money on advertising but alas not on building a culture of service and care as servers treat you like a disruption to their lives rather than as customers. No one came up even once to refill water or check on anything else that we need to order or even a simple smile at walking in or walking out. We had to flag down the busy looking folks running around few times and finally when the guy arrived he kept typing on his phone while listening to the request (he wasn’t taking down the order) and just walked away without even looking at us. In terms of food, barring one particular dish (Hamburger Steak) which was phenomenal- everything else was good but that’s it, nowhere close to the long winding praises as mentioned in reviews (which surprisingly use similar language and few of them are copy pasted from same template) So all in all - money not very well spent and not coming back again!!

Unfortunately, this was a poor dining experiences we’ve encountered in Goa. We were really looking forward to our visit here. ​Despite booking three days in advance, our table wasn't ready. After waiting at the bar, things went downhill. We asked our server Sam for a simple explanation of a 'Mahura' on the drinks menu. Instead of being a helpful steward, he seemed completely disinterested, told my wife he’d be back, and then simply abandoned our table to serve others. ​When we asked the manager, Vinayak, for assistance, since no one came to our table for the next 10 min, we actually overheard the server complaining to him that we were "asking too many questions."!! Since when is a customer "difficult" for wanting to quickly understand what they are ordering? If a server can’t—or won’t—explain the menu, they are in the wrong profession. ​The restaurant wasn't even crowded, which makes the lackadaisical attitude even more concerning. We chose to walk out rather than indulge such an establishment. Goa has an incredible food scene, and you can find much better food and hospitality just down the road. Don't encourage a "too busy to care" attitude!

Great ambience and quick service. Really good drinks and food as well, flavours are very balanced and not over exaggerated. staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Reasonable parking space.