The best sushi & japanese in Roma Norte, CDMX — hidden gems with Gem Scores, curated by locals.
"Chef Lucho Martínez bridges Veracruz coastal flavors with Japanese technique — an omakase experience unlike anything else in the city. Michelin 1 star since 2024."
"Only 12 counter seats, a chef with 30 years of training in Osaka, and fish flown in directly from Japan — Homare is one of CDMX's most intimate and technically serious Japanese restaurants. Three tiers of omakase mean you can calibrate the experience, and the lunch-hour set menu makes it accessible without a special-occasion budget."
"A cantina-style izakaya on Córdoba that blends the warmth of a Japanese neighborhood bar with serious omakase craft — every Thursday features ramen night and the chef curates whatever landed fresh that day from Ensenada or Zihuatanejo. One of the few spots in CDMX where the whole experience, from oysters with quail egg to flamed wagyu, costs far less than it should."
"Facing Parque España on a prime Roma Norte corner, KOYI is chef David Portillo's vision of contemporary Edomae sushi — nigiri made to order with rice-to-fish ratios dialed in precisely, seasonal fish like cured aji or flambéed otoro, and a sake and natural wine list that rivals dedicated bars. The Roma reference point for serious sushi at non-omakase prices."
"A hidden Japanese sushi speakeasy behind a bookshelf inside restaurant Diego y Yo. Whisper the password to enter a disco-ball jazz den with creative sushi and mezcal cocktails."
"A boutique nigiri counter on Puebla where the chef makes every piece to order and the fish rotates daily — bluefin tuna, Canadian salmon, and seasonal Mexican-caught fish all treated with Edomae respect. The tiny, open-kitchen space means you watch every step, which makes the 300-peso bill feel like the deal of the day."
"A 14-seat sushi-and-robata counter inspired by Tokyo listening bars — dim light, smooth jazz, and three omakase tiers dubbed Kill, Bill, and Kill Bill. The menu changes daily with the best available fish."
"A Japanese hideaway on Orizaba that doubles as a sake speakeasy — walk through the restaurant to find the Wabi Room, a dimly-lit bar with author cocktails and natural sakes. The fish is sourced carefully and the menu mixes Kyoto-style temari sushi with comfort items like rib-eye gyoza, creating a session that works as dinner and late-night equally well."
"Serious nigiri counter in Roma. Fish is sourced carefully and the omakase is a good price for the quality."