Best Japanese Restaurants in Satelite / Naucalpan / Lomas Verdes

We have a delicious meal at Ling Ling’s today, one of the best ever! Our waiter, Victor, was super friendly and attentive, as well as his supervisor, Jose Luis. We shared the asparagus dumplings as a starter and the Thai salad and they were both delicious! Then we shared the black bacalau and the scallops with mushrooms and beet foam with the fried rice with vegetables, also absolutely wonderful! It definitely motivated us to ask for dessert, so we ordered the dulce de leche fondant and the “rubber duck in a tub”, they were both out of this world! I love the food in Mexico City in general, but this restaurant is truly exceptional! We will be back!

Great place and experience! So worth it ! Order the Hand crab!

Asai Kaiseki is the real deal. Commanded by the meticulous Itamae Asai, this isn’t some slapdash sushi joint slathering rolls in cream cheese and eel sauce. This is precision. This is heritage. This is one of the top three Japanese restaurants in the city, if not the best. The sushi? Impeccable. They’ve switched to koshihikari rice for their shari, and it makes all the difference, each nigiri elevated, clean, perfectly seasoned. But what truly sets Asai apart is the way it weaves Mexico into its Japanese foundation, not as a gimmick, but with finesse. Take the nopal (cacti) nigiri, for instance—a dish that embodies respect for both traditions without veering into fusion for fusion’s sake. But if you really want to understand what Asai Kaiseki is about, go for the kaiseki experience. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a journey. Course after course, unfolding like a perfectly timed symphony—seasonal, balanced, and deeply rooted in Japanese culinary philosophy. Omakase is also an option here, and it’s equally worth surrendering yourself to the chef’s expertise. This is where you come for real Japanese cuisine in Mexico City. No shortcuts, no theatrics—just craftsmanship, discipline, and a deep respect for the food.

The service is excellent; the fish quality is not the best, but also not bad. Drinks are good, and the sake list is extensive. The bathrooms were awful, not good enough ventilation. Plenty to improve, but it is still a good option.