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    3rd Cousin

    4.1 (558 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, French, Japanese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    San Francisco Restaurant Week menu (Spring 2026) at 3rd Cousin in San Francisco.
    Jason F.

    After experiencing the finely crafted dishes and attentive service during a recent visit to 3rd Cousin, it feels like I was promoted to 1st Cousin on my first time out! Located on a rather quiet stretch of Cortland Avenue which is a main thoroughfare that travels through the Bernal Heights neighborhood in San Francisco. 3rd Cousin comes from chef and owner Greg Lutes, who actually found the time to make the rounds and greet customers, and is truly representative of the hard work and ingenuity of what is possible when an independent business owner is allowed to achieve when given the chance. 3rd Cousin is a lovely small bistro that focuses on fresh ingredients through local agriculture and fishing industries that the Bay Area is so well-known for. A true romantic restaurant that is perfect for meeting up with that someone special or a someone who just enjoys a good meal, 3rd Cousin has been around for over a decade, building on their credentials by being recognized by the Michelin Guide, thanks to the local love that is put into every dish. I have had my eye on visiting 3rd Cousin ever since they started participating in San Francisco Restaurant Week, which is a promotion that local restaurants participate in, in order to lure in locals and tourists alike to their restaurant over the course of roughly 10 days where they offer a three or four-course pre-fixe menu for diners to select various items from their a la carte menu. 3rd Cousin usually has multiple tasting menus from eight to five to a tasting counter menu, but this four course menu is sold for 75 dollars, and is the most affordable on their menu. Reservations are easy to make via the OpenTable website, but be warned you do have to make them via your credit card and they do charge if you cancel within 24 hours. My friend and I did arrive before our rather last 7:45 p.m. reservations, and the host team at 3rd Cousin was gracious enough to make room for us. Although four courses are served, your first course is a wonderful amuse bouche of their Cauliflower and Crab Bavarois, which was shredded crab meat served on a bed of cauliflower puree and topped with fish eggs. This was a real delight for your taste buds and made us expect even more from the rest of our meal. For our second course, I ordered their Green & White Asparagus Soup which was topped with herby croutons, ramps, and onion sprouts, while my dining mate opted to order their Crudo & Tartar of Bluefin Tuna, which was topped with daikon, namasu, yuzu buttermilk, and Thai basil. I loved my soup, which was rich and creamy with every spoonful, while my dining partner liked but didn't necessarily love her crudo, as they have enjoyed better versions in the past. For our entrées, I ordered their Snake River New York Strip Loin which was served on a bed of miso and black garlic crushed potatoes along with asparagus and morel mushrooms. My dining partner ordered their Alaskan Halibut which was served with a bed of fregola pasta, New Zealand spinach, fiddleheads, kohlrabi, and with lobster nage. To pair with our meals, we both enjoyed red wine from their wine menu, with me being able to savor their 2021 Domaine Des Homs Cinsault sourced from L'amandier in the Loire Valley of France, while me friend enjoyed their 2022 Prima Materia Barbera sourced from North Coast and Lake County in California. Everything about our dinner was truly satisfying from the plating of the dishes to the overall quality of the ingredients used to compose the dishes. The atmosphere is quite lively inside of 3rd Cousin, as their open kitchen was hopping with activity in addition to diners sitting at their countertop there in addition to multiple tables that are rather close in their dining room. For our dessert course, I enjoyed their Cherimoya & Coconut Panna Cotta, which was topped with kumquat, pine nut granola and matcha, while my friend enjoyed their Valrhona Chocolate Pot D'Creme which was topped with candied nuts, toasted marshmallow and blood orange. Neither dish was too sweet and was the perfect way to conclude our meal. With a bill that totaled about $138 per person, our experience at 3rd Cousin was perfect from start to finish. It's good to know that Chef Lutes has always believed that there is nothing more intimate than sharing a good meal amongst friends, and everyone is invited to his table, and I for one am lucky to have finally experienced this gastronomic journey that beautifully captures the essence of our region's agriculture and sustainable seafood sourcing history. May 3rd Cousin continue to be that special gem that locals truly get to experience first hand for years to come!

    Corvina
    Chastity V.

    Celebrated a friend's birthday here with a lovely group dinner! We all got the 5-course meal for $89, which was satisfying overall. We had a nice long table by the window. Service was attentive. We were given menus and were able to choose our pasta, entree, and dessert. Here's what I had: 1) Fried rockfish & oyster (4/5) good, but not memorable 2) creamy squash soup (4/5) Extra: Uni Crème Brulee (5/5) made for sharing but I could have eaten the whole thing, this was so good! 3) Campanelle (5/5) excellent pasta dish with broccolini. 4) Corvina (4/5) good fish entree 5) Apples and Cream w/ fruit sorbet (4/5) This is an excellent deal for a 5-course meal! Even though I wasn't wowed by every dish, I liked them all enough and there were a couple of standouts that made this worth the drive.

    Brittney D.

    The food here is definitely very thought out and you can really see how much effort they put into every dish. Did the 5 course tasting menu and was definitely full by the end, but that's not to say the portions aren't on the smaller side. If we wanna get technical, I would maybe rate it a 4.2 as I felt like the flavors could have been a bit stronger? Like a bit more of every sauce used for each item lol. Overall a really great experience in terms of service and ambiance as well.

    Nirsh A.

    I had such a wonderful dining experience here. We opted for the chefs tasting menu and we were able to sample so many delicious dishes. The standouts for me were the buttermilk Crudo and the caviar crème brûlée. Those were two dishes that were so unique and flavorful. We also did the wine pairing, which is really nice because I think this was my first time actually doing a wine pairing with a tasting menu so I felt like I was learning a lot about the different wines. Our service was fabulous, and everyone was super knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions.

    Flat Iron Steak
    Tanya D.

    We came here for restaurant week. Reservations were pretty easy to come by. We were greeted and sat right away and the staff was super friendly, especially our server. We were really excited to try the lobster risotto on the menu, which was a little extra and definitely the worth it! The tuna tartar was yummy. The flavors were delicious and the plate was beautiful. The steak was really good, cook exactly how we asked. The halibut wasn't my favorite, but the flavors came together well otherwise. The desserts were not great. I feel like they were trying to do too much and we didn't really enjoy either one of them, which was a huge let down. All in all good meal, nothing spectacular. I'd go back again if they switch up the menu a little bit.

    Lisa T.

    We did the 8 course pairing on a Saturday evening. Reservations were easily obtainable. Parking wasn't terrible on residential streets. Hosts and main server were professional and on point with friendly banter, without being overbearing. The rest of the service staff was terrible. I had my phone out in between and instead of waiting for me to move my hand or phone out the way, she just knocked it out of the way. Sometimes, they would just haphazardly toss a plate on the table. Excuse me, for the price point in this economy, I would expect a little more professionalism and patience. On to the food next, which did not disappoint until the lamb and the extra Wagyu dumpling. Sir, a dumpling for $8? You better have truffle or caviar in there. (It did not). I was pretty turned off by the ho ho dessert, but the panna cotta was full of flavor. The scallops, rock fish and ravioli were all tasteful and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, there were too many misses for me to recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly I can see why it no longer has a Michelin star.

    Bass
    Ryan B.

    Dined during SF Restaurant Week. Lovely ambiance but the servers could be friendlier. Overall, every dish was decently flavored and executed but not once did anyone ask how the food was or if we wanted another drink. In terms of everything, this place definitely has room for growth and refinement. I'd come back but not right away. There are definitely more compelling places to try.

    Porcini Mushroom and Black Truffle Ravioli Francese
    Gargi C.

    My husband and I were a tad bit disappointed to be honest. We ordered the mushroom ravioli, a steak, and some appetizer. None of the dishes blew our mind or tasted out of the ordinary. Nothing tasted bad but nothing was memorable either. The dessert was too sweet for my liking, I wish it did not have the marshmallow For the $$$$ paid tag we expected a lot more inventiveness in terms of combinations/ ingredients/ flavor profile. Unlikely to return.

    Wagyu ribeye
    Florence K.

    Came here for restaurant week and got the three course price fixe meal. The restaurant is very small so definitely get a reservation ahead of time! We were first served with a biscuit. I chose the hamachi crudo, which was slightly too warm, Wagyu ribeye, which was cooked to perfection, and we shared a panna cotta and a chocolate cake (the cake was too rich for me). Service was very attentive. I'm taking one star away because of the appetizer and the chocolate cake. Would come back for non restaurant week menu though

    Halibut crudo
    Shia L.

    Loved our SF Restaurant Week experience! Very high quality ingredients, bold but balanced flavors, creative desserts. I've never been in this neighborhood before ("Bernal Heights"? Learned the name from passing buses ) but am looking forward to come back already.

    Chef Greg!!
    Ry T.

    We came here for a special birthday dinner and we were not disappointed. The staff greeted you at the door and throughout the meal there was always someone checking on you, filling your water glass zealously and the chef owner was out checking the guests frequently as well. We opted for the 5 course prix fixe menu of the day and added the supplemental uni creme brulee to share which birthday guy really liked. The uni was fresh, custard-like with caviar to complement the dish. Hubby did think his pork was a tad dry and my striped bass fillets were a little salty but the other dishes were very good. I especially enjoyed the simple desserts. I tried the market berry trifle but sampled the sorbets others had, both very good. The 5 course was more than enough for each of us to eat. They have a larger course menu and would've been too much food for us. Chef Greg was so kind to take a picture too. We got lucky and found parking around the corner but could see how it might be difficult in the area. Hope to be back soon.

    Hojicha panna cotta
    Anya S.

    We came to 3rd Cousin for Valentine's Day dinner and were very excited to try their menu. Unfortunately, the food and dining experience were disappointing. The one dish I loved was the uni creme brûlée. Sadly it went downhill from there. Nothing was bad, but the flavors for the majority of the dishes felt muted and not as nuanced as described. Additionally the cook on some of the food was off. For example, the risotto was noticeably under cooked. We sat at the counter, and had the pleasure of watching the kitchen at work which was fun for the most part. Unfortunately, we overheard some arguing amongst the servers and food runners. I get it, because it was quite busy, but it was a bit unpleasant. Service was decent enough. Overall, I don't think the food and service were worth the high price tag.

    Fried octopus

    Went for a date night on a weekday & it was crowded. Luckily we booked ahead, so we got seated instantly. Food was top notch, everything hits the spot, particularly their fried octopus starter. It was chewy with a crispy exterior. Closed the meal with a perfect chocolate souffle cake ( it's like a choc molten cake ). Will def come back for another bite of their octopus !

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    Great place to eat! Amazing food and amazing service. I try to go back there as often as I can.

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    Exceptional service, menu & atmosphere! Highly recommend!! Chef Greg is amazing!! A must visit in the SF Bay Area!!

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    Ask the Community - 3rd Cousin

    Ala carte or tasting menu? My first inclination is the tasting menu. But there are items not on there that look good to try too! What is your best recommendation?

    The tasting menu is always the best way to experience the cuisine of chef Greg Lutes, and the hospitality of 3rd Cousin. there are certain items on the tasty menu that aren’t available on the à la cart specifically for the menu. And we hope to see… Read more

    Do you offer any special promotions or happy hour deals?

    Through July we have a Weekday 3 courses for $75 with no corkage on Wednesdays.

    Are children welcome in your establishment? Do you have a kids' menu?

    Yes, kids are welcome and we have a a small kids menu.

    Hi. Would we be able to sit outside even if it rains?

    Yes, they have a covered parklet.

    Is walk-in available? I'm a tourist and I just found out about this amazing restaurant however the…

    Are small dogs allowed?

    Yes we sat with our small dog in their outdoor parklet!

    Do you get the $25 deposit back?

    Yes, it is applied to you final bill as payment.

    Do you have any gluten free options?

    Yes, the menu denotes GF with an asterisk. Cheers

    Good for vegetarian?

    Yes, we have lots of vegetarian choices. Greg

    Is this restaurant baby friendly?

    Yes it is.

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    Chacho Sushi

    Chacho Sushi

    4.6(111 reviews)
    1.8 miMission Terrace, Outer Mission
    $$

    Server was really nice when I came in to pick up the food. The area was very neat and clean with…read morenice and soft music. Teriyaki salmon was great, and the teriyaki chicken was pretty good though could've been toasted a bit longer with more sauce. California rolls were great, exactly what you'd expect/want. Tempura was amazing and we were given a lot on each of the dinner combos. Miso soup and side salads were good and fitting. Spicy BBQ pork was flavorful, though not very spicy (which isn't a big deal). Only small complaint was the over abundance of onion included with the spicy BBQ pork, but overall not a problem. Would definitely recommend this place to others!

    Came in on a Sunday for lunch around 12:30. It was completely empty with two workers. We had our…read moredog with us and they seemed hesitant to let us stay despite Yelp claiming the business has confirmed dogs are allowed. They seated us at the table closest to the open door. The menu is pretty extensive, we noticed a lot of the rolls have cream cheese in them so if that's your thing, come by. Overall, the food was solid, but nothing special. Turned out to be about $50 for 2 rolls and an order of gyoza. Service was quick since we were the only ones in there, but we had to get their attention. For the price and quality, and service I think I'd rather go elsewhere. But if you're looking for sushi with quick service in the area, this place is still solid.

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    Chacho Sushi - One of the best Unaji fried rice I ever had. This place didn't disappoint me.

    One of the best Unaji fried rice I ever had. This place didn't disappoint me.

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    Ichika Sushi House - Ichika

    Ichika Sushi House

    4.4(995 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    I highly recommend this spot for fresh sushi and fantastic, friendly service. I've been here twice…read morenow, and both times the sushi rolls came out beautifully presented and tasted even better. If you come around 8pm, you likely won't have to wait long since the dinner rush tends to slow down by then. Some of the best seats are near the entrance where you can watch the sushi chefs preparing the food. When we arrived, the staff brought complimentary edamame for the table while we looked over the menu. I appreciate when edamame isn't overloaded with salt, and they did a great job keeping it simple and flavorful. I love spicy food, so my friend and I split the spicy tuna roll, the hot girl roll, and the baked scallop roll. Each one was delicious, but the hot girl roll was my favorite. It's topped with spicy tuna and jalapeños and had the perfect kick. The baked scallop roll came out hot and gooey, covered in a sweet garlic sauce that paired really well with the scallops. The restaurant is also vegetarian-friendly, which is one of the reasons we chose it. My partner ordered the avocado maki, veggie dragon roll, and the futo maki. His favorite was the veggie dragon roll, which includes avocado and eggplant. The futo maki wasn't as much of a hit for him, but that may just be because he's not a big fan of radish. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for the quality of the food and the welcoming service. It's located in a small shopping center with its own parking lot, which is a big plus since you don't have to worry about finding street parking.

    Located in this sleepy once-modern mini mall in Brisbane is a hidden gem for Japanese food…read moreseemingly known only by locals. It's definitely a popular spot on the weekends as we had to wait a bit each time before a table became free for us. There's a bit of outdoor seating, but hey.. Brisbane gets cold and foggy at night, but if you have a four legged friend with you, that's the proper way to go.. We come here as a party of six a couple of times now. The service and food quality was consistently good with attentive friendly prompt service both times. Busy sushi counter with three sushi chefs slicing and dicing away! Highlights here for me were the big thick super fresh pieces of sushi (Toro, Salmon and Albacore), and the Tonkatsu Pork Curry Rice. Though the menu seems vast, I didn't really encounter anything that I didn't enjoy. The Dragon and "Heart Attack" rolls were perfect. Everything was just on point or better. Well... wait.. I didn't think the Sushi Tacos were that great, as they were unexpectedly spicy and fall apart rather easily. Eh.. I'll master that maybe next time. Lots of angled parking out in front. I wouldn't mind coming back here anytime. It's a bustling busy place in otherwise sleepy Brisbane!

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    Tadaima - Mission

    Tadaima - Mission

    4.2(621 reviews)
    1.4 miMission
    $$

    My Favorite‼My Favorite‼My Favorite‼…read more "REMINDER" - Even tho it be (Hella Busy) on Slow Rainy Days you can find yourself a spot-to-park at the famous Mission location. Order Yourself a Matcha Latte W/ Strawberry Cream + Extra Strawberry Cream If you like yours sweet.

    Pretty bummed about my experience here. This restaurant has so much hype. I see long lines from all…read morethe time, and I finally got around to trying it, and it was just okay. The first time I came here, I got the strawberry matcha latte with my friends. We ordered it via delivery on DoorDash, and I'm not sure if it's just the whole delivery part, but I could not taste any part of the strawberry! It just tasted like regular cream on top. Typically I'm more of a coffee person than matcha, so I'm not a great judge in whether this was good matcha or not. But I guess it did taste ok in my opinion. The funny thing is, my coworker also said the same thing when she ordered the strawberry matcha latte a separate time! Disappointing. A separate time, we also ordered from them via delivery. This time I was eager to try their food items instead, since they have a pretty interesting selection, like those cake sandwiches and various Japanese items. I got the spam masubi, which I thought would be a solid choice. It did arrive warm, but the slice of spam that was in the masubi was so thin! It was the thinnest piece of spam I had ever gotten, and I've gotten spam masubis at a variety of places including ABC stores and other places in Hawaii, and even various stores in the States. The rice was okay, some brown rice thing with seasoning, that was decent but not my preferred white rice. Overall my two times here have been disappointing. I will really never line up for this place in person, nor will I understand why people do.

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    Tadaima - Mission - This is my Tadaima Combo  - Hojicha Latte w/ Salted Cheese Cream, Matcha w/ Strawberry Cream, Unagi, Avocado, Spam & Egg ‼

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    Chome - NYC "Big Mac" Nigiri w/ seared A5 wagyu, otoro, uni, black tobiko, truffle ($20 each x3)

    Chome

    4.5(594 reviews)
    0.8 miMission
    $$$

    Some of the best food I've ever had. We tried the sushi nuggies, salmon hand roll, A-5 wagyu,…read moreshishito peppers, and a few drinks, and everything hit. The dim, intimate vibe is gorgeous too. Only issue: the space is tiny. Sitting three people deep got uncomfortable fast. Worth it for the food, but go in knowing it's tight.

    Rating is closer to 3.8, but I debated giving it a 4 stars because of a few reasons: food enjoyment…read moreand price affordability. First, I experienced impeccable service. Shoutout to the lady who worked all of front-of-house, she is a boss. She was our hostess, server, ran food, and bused tables. All the while, checking in on us often and letting us know when things were on the way so we didn't feel forgotten. Food is all small plate shareables. Our one entree was the pork cheek fried rice. Maybe it was just what we ordered but I felt like everything was really oily/greasy. The freshest items were the negitoro roll and the potato salad they gave to us at the start for free. Yes, it's an izakaya, but we found ourselves struggling to continue eating the plates since it felt so heavy. Sure, maybe we didn't order the right stuff, but lots of the menu items are deep fried, stir-fried, or grilled also. We enjoyed the cumin lamb skewers and the negitoro the best! We were disappointed in the truffle poppers as each bite was more filled with fried breading than mushrooms. The dessert was beautiful and we did enjoy that. We ended up paying like 100pp including tax and tip. There are many Japanese izakayas I can pay less for in San Francisco including a la carte at Rintaro! But anyways, shoutout to the hostess lady, she's a boss.

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    Taishoken San Francisco

    Taishoken San Francisco

    4.5(611 reviews)
    1.7 miMission
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Vegetarian friendly

    First experience with tsukemen despite being a big fan of ramen and it was excellent…read more I would not be able to say enough about how good the noodles are here. The texture is perfect and they are so chewy and bouncy. Truly the highlight of the night. For appetizers, we tried the sandstorm calamari and the chicken karaage. Both had an excellent fry and the calamari was excellent with the included garlic mixture that added a nice kick. One note here, the sauce for the chicken was not enough for the amount of pieces. The tsukumen was excellent. The dipping broth was packed with flavor and the consistency allowed it to stick to the noodles perfectly. I will note that I preferred the regular chasu over the sou-vide version. Service was good, attentive and food was out fast. Overall, this place was excellent and I will be back. Overall: 4.9/5

    Really enjoyed Taishoken in the Mission on a chilly SF night. The atmosphere was warm and inviting,…read morethe service was friendly and attentive, and the ramen was exactly what we were craving. We tried the Tonkotsu Ramen and it hit the spot. The broth was rich and flavorful without being overly salty, the thin noodles had a great spring to them, and the chashu pork was incredibly tender and basically melted in your mouth. Also don't sleep on the dessert. Dessert at a ramen spot sounds random, but trust me here. The matcha cream pie was fantastic, and the mochi donut with ice cream was equally good. They also have a great sake selection. Be sure to put yourself on the Yelp waitlist before heading over because this place definitely gets busy.

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    Fried Cauliflower Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

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    Amami Sushi Bistro - 2025 Omakase!

    Amami Sushi Bistro

    4.2(353 reviews)
    1.3 miExcelsior
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    My son and I have been dying to try Amami Sushi on Geary. The sushi always looks incredibly fresh…read morewhen we walk by, and their lunch specials and Omakase offerings are so tempting. My son took me here for Mother's Day lunch today, and we were absolutely blown away. We ordered the Snow White roll -- easily one of the best rolls either of us has ever tasted -- along with the sashimi lunch special and the sushi special. Every piece of fish melted in our mouths. The salad was crisp with a delicious dressing, and the miso soup was seasoned perfectly. Our waitress was phenomenal, and the chefs were friendly, professional, and clearly take pride in their craft. I can't wait to come back and try the Omakase now that I know just how fresh and high‑quality everything is.

    We came here for Mother's Day dinner at 5:00pm. There were empty tables but they informed us it was…read morean hour wait for food because they had too many door dash orders and they were trying to deter us from dining in without a reservation. We sat down anyways but it wasn't an hour wait. We ordered a variety of food for 6 adults. Tofu, fried gyoza, 3 rolls, the sushi lovers boat and deluxe sashimi. We ordered chicken kaarage but they got our order wrong and gave us a chopped up chicken katsu which didn't look appetizing for Katsu. Everything else was delicious. There were a ton of door dash people waiting to pick up their orders which were delayed. They were all waiting by the sushi bar. They were so busy they did not give us our miso soup that came with the katsu dinner.

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    Amami Sushi Bistro - Bar

    Bar

    Amami Sushi Bistro - Salmon lover roll, dragon roll, omakase set

    Salmon lover roll, dragon roll, omakase set

    Amami Sushi Bistro - Dragon roll and Romeo and Juliet roll

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    Do-Re-Mi - Taiwanese Pork Onigiri ($3.80)

    Do-Re-Mi

    4.8(83 reviews)
    1.5 miMission

    Update: Iam so impressed with how this was handled. shortly after my first review, the management…read more(Judy) reached out to me personally. they were genuinely concerned about the mistake and the potential allergy risk, which I really appreciated. They quickly cleared up a mix up with the order number and issued a full refund immediately. The onigiri and sushi bake were already hits with my daughter, so we'll definitely be returning soon. My son is still looking forward to trying that taiwanese minced pork bowl

    I came here at the recommendation of a friend in the neighborhood, and honestly, my thoughts about…read morethe place so far are that the food and experience were average. Everything about the ordering process and the quality of the food itself was good but not great. There was no wow factor or anything that left me feeling extra motivated to return, but I also wouldn't be opposed if I were nearby and craving onigiri. There's a single kiosk in-store to order at, but you can also place an order with the person working the counter if it's not too busy. I wasn't sure what I wanted immediately, so I waited for one of my friends to finish before ordering. I added 1 unagi eel, 1 unagi onigiri, and 1 crab onigiri to my basket and checked out. I have absolutely no idea what's the difference between "unagi eel" and "unagi onigiri", and when I went to pick up my order, the staff member told me my order was two unagi and one crab. However, I was charged $4.50 for the unagi eel and $4.30 for the unagi onigiri, so go figure. I could not detect a difference between the two, and the price of each averaged out to $4.40, so it's whatever. I unwrapped one of the unagi onigiris to eat in-store as we waited for a Zoox to arrive. It was actually pretty difficult to extricate the seaweed and rice ball filling in one piece to consume together, which I presume is because the onigiris are each made-to-order and due to the freshness, the separate ingredients haven't had a chance to marinate and congeal together. As I had not eaten all day, I quickly devoured the onigiris before and after our short ride back to a café where some of our other friends were waiting. The onigiris were, as I mentioned before, pretty standard minus the fact they kind of fell apart. I would say if you like onigiris, then these will get the job done, but they're nothing exceptional, so keep your standards at baseline.

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    Do-Re-Mi - Onigiris so yummy

    Onigiris so yummy

    Do-Re-Mi - New fave spot! Kind staff, yummy sushi bake (I ate it all ), refreshing drinks & great prices. Will be back--highly recommend!

    New fave spot! Kind staff, yummy sushi bake (I ate it all ), refreshing drinks & great prices. Will be back--highly recommend!

    Do-Re-Mi - Taiwanese pork onigiri, salmon onigiri, honey chrysanthemum tea

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    3rd Cousin - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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