We came here for Mother's Day dinner at 5:00pm. There were empty tables but they informed us it was an 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. read more

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My son and I have been dying to try Amami Sushi on Geary. The sushi always looks incredibly fresh when 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. read more

Good price for what you get. And good quality fish and wasabi. $91.75 for 2 orders of omakase to go. The price is reasonable and the taste was pretty good. Overall, it's a top option for the Excelsior neighborhood. Would recommend this place for sushi if you don't want to drive further out in the city or beyond. read more

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I came here for lunch over the weekend, and it wasn't crowded, which made for a nice and relaxing dining experience. I ordered the Rainbow Roll and the Philadelphia Roll. The Rainbow Roll was enjoyable, and I appreciated the variety of fresh fish layered on top of the roll, which added both flavor and texture. The Philadelphia Roll was also tasty, and I especially liked the cream cheese, which paired well with the salmon and gave the roll a rich, creamy bite. Overall, it was a pleasant lunch, and I'd be happy to come back and try more items from the menu. read more

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Best sushi spot in the SF/Peninsula area. The fish is always fresh and the quality is consistently excellent. Whether I'm dining in or getting takeout, the orders are accurate and everything shows up tasting fresh. The staff is friendly, patient, and easy to deal with, which makes the experience even better. Inside has good amount of seating and it's clean inside too! read more

I've had amami sushi at other locations before a couple years ago but this was my first time post covid trying them again and at this specific location. My husband and I enjoyed the friendly and efficient service from our waitress. The fish quality is very good for an affordable price. Yummy nigiris. Great chicken karage appetizer and delicious hamachi crudo! The short ribs were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The negitoro was very tasty and the sushi roll we had was okay (tried something new of our usual and not our preference) Great beer and nice free ice cream dessert at the end! read more

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We came on a Saturday night, and the place was fairly packed! Service was quick and friendly and as always served with a piping cup of tea! We opted for our usual: Omakase Miso soup Melt in your mouth roll Toro Salmon belly Walked away for less than $200, including a 20% tip! read more

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Food: great place for affordable sushi, if not the most affordable omakase we've seen in town. The fish pieces are large and the rice is well seasoned, although a bit smaller compared to other nigiri's. there are many types of wasabi and sometimes the fish comes pre loaded with wasabi, so be sure to check before diving in and adding more. Service: nice servers, they're accommodating and there is free ice cream at the end! Ambiance: definitely feels like a lot of locals or usuals come in. People don't take their time to browse the menu to much and are quick to order. It's a casual sit down vibe! read more

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I really don't know why it took me this long to try out Amami (I literally live a 10 minute walk away). We came here early Saturday evening and got seated right away. The interior is very cute and clean. For those visiting the area, parking may be scarce, but honestly that can be said about many places in SF. Now onto the food: we ordered the soft shell crab and two omakases. The soft shell crab came to us in four pieces, was super crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. The omakase consisted of 10 pieces all served at the same time. Our waitress walked us through each piece and the order of which we should eat. My brother and I absolutely loved the omakase - $42 each AND tastes amazing?? Honestly, such a good deal for what you get! The fish tasted so fresh and each piece of the omakase tasted like it was very carefully crafted to perfection. I also just loved the fish to rice ratio, Amami gives a lot of fish on top of the small bed of rice for each piece. Would definitely recommend this spot to any sushi lover out there! I'd love to revisit and try some of their rolls & sake.. or maybe just get the omakase again :p read more

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The food was good and it took a short period of time to arrive and also the service was really nice and the waitress was very nice. She also gave us ice cream and some candies. read more

I came for lunch and there was no wait. I got the 10 piece omakase, salmon lover, and the dragon roll. The omakase set was good and fresh. They offer fresh wasabi with the omakase. The rolls were decent size and also good. I would definitely be back again for the omakase and it is worth for the price! read more

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Admittedly, the price meets the quality. It's not high quality with a high price but it's definitely decent. I came for their $25 lunch special with 7 piece nigiri and California roll to compare with their $42 omakase everyone mentions. Both were great for the price and good quality. Service is great and checked in on us despite a totally dead front they didn't just sit in the back and wait for us to call them. Inside is very average bright sushi restaurant. Would recommend friends and families to try but again, don't expect a proper legit omakase but you'll leave full and satisfied. read more

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I used to come here with my family all the time, and while those days are long gone, I've been ordering takeout here regularly lately. My go-to order at almost any sushi restaurant is usually a Dragon Roll and a Lion King Roll among many others... This place also has a roll called the "Melted in the Mouth Roll," which is essentially their own twist on a Dragon Roll. It absolutely lives up to its name--it literally melts in your mouth and has quickly become one of my favorites. To say the least, I'm not leaving without having ordered thjs rkl The restaurant can get pretty busy at times, but the quality is consistently outstanding, especially for the price. I did have one order come out incorrectly, which is why I'm taking off one star, but the staff fixed the mistake immediately with no hassle. Overall, I love this little neighborhood gem. The sushi is consistently delicious, the service is friendly, and it's conveniently located just down the street from my house. read more

Easy to walk in on a weekday and find a table. The menu is the same as San Bruno. Good service, clean and amazingly fresh fish. The portions are huge. They are really generous with their fish. I've been here twice now. There's meter parking on the street. read more

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I'm still grappling with the fact that I paid $71 through Grubhub for sashimi slices so tiny they could double as communion wafers. Yes, I know--it's San Francisco, where rent is high and portion sizes are low. But no matter how exquisite, how delicate, how artfully arranged those micro-slivers were, my eyes still saw about $20 worth of food staring back at me. Meanwhile, at House of Fusion, I could have been feasting on bold, unapologetic hunks of sushi for a fraction of the price. Maybe I lack the refined palate for such culinary minimalism, or maybe I'm just too attached to my wallet--which, by the way, was openly weeping. read more

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Dined in for lunch. Food was good and tasted fresh. Nigiri had large cuts of fish and the rice didn't fall apart when picked up. Seemed to be freshly grated wasabi too. Service was attentive and efficient. Booth seating was comfy, spacious and clean. read more

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Our friends took us here for a omakase dinner! They said they frequent Amami often and even sometimes plan their trip to SF around eating here. All four of us got the Omakase set that came with 10 pieces of delicious nigiri! There wasn't a single piece on here that I did not like. Every single nigiri was perfection and for $42 dollars, it's a steal! The quality of the fish was great too, very fresh! I will definitely be coming back to try their other items! read more

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3.5 Stars - I've heard great things about this place and was excited to finally try it out. We came during lunchtime around 11.30 ish. Easy street parking with the meter. I liked the matching chinaware and the Menu was simple. We ordered from the lunch menu. A chriashi and sashimi regular. Both were $23 which also included miso soup and a salad. Chicken karage and sake. When the food arrived, we both had the same type fish, except the rice was separated from the sashimi in the sashimi regular. I expected more variety in my Chirashi, such as tomago, pickles, ebi etc. instead my Chirashi had salmon, tuna and sliced hamach. Might be different in the evening. Overall, the fish was decent. Staff were not very verbal compared to other Japanese eateries, not even a Goodbye or Thank you, when we left. Would try other places next time. read more

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Went here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait :) my friend got the chirashi & I got the 10 piece omakase and, WOW, it was delicious! The pieces were pretty big and it was fresh and flavorful. Service was good and kept refilling our tea which was nice. There's only street parking. Other than that, I would come back here :) read more

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We had planned to eat at the Filipino spot next door which turned out to be closed, so we had Amami on a whim. Pretty solid, good value, no complaints. We ordered tonkatsu, California roll, lion king roll, and beef udon. Overall a good visit. read more

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Amami Sushi Bistro is a hidden gem that delivers top-tier quality without the hefty price tag and is nestled in the Excelsior. Their Omakase for under $50 is easily one of the best deals in town. Each course is carefully prepared and beautifully presented, with fresh cuts of fish that rival what you'd expect at much more expensive sushi spots. It's an incredible way to explore the chef's creativity and the quality of their ingredients without breaking the bank. Service is pretty quick from my personal experience. Every time I've been there, the food comes out fairly quickly once you order it, and don't hesitate to grab some sake if you're up for a drink! The ambiance inside is traditional, very modern, and laid-back. If you're a fan of Unagi, do yourself a favor and try their Unagi Don. I usually grab it for lunch, and it never disappoints. The eel is perfectly grilled--rich, tender, and slightly smoky--served over a bed of warm rice with just the right amount of sauce, along with a side of Miso soup! It's satisfying, comforting, and surprisingly affordable. Whether you're splurging on the Omakase or grabbing a quick lunch, Amami delivers quality and value every time. read more

They just had the grand reopening! Went on an early Sunday evening! Not busy at all! The service was absolutely horrendous. Took forever to get our food. We got our sushi after eating our entrees. They were more concerned with the online orders than the customers present! The portions were smaller than before the reopening! The entire experience was horrible! It was our local sushi go to place! Not anymore! I will never come back! If I could give negative stars I would! You will be disappointed! read more

Super fresh fish here!! If you get nigiri the pieces are huge!! We ordered the chirashi bowl and it came with a variety of sashimi but the pieces were a little smaller than expected but still delicious. They have daily specials on the board, we got the seared tuna with uni and it was so yummy, the uni melted in your mouth and so did the seared tuna, it just melted in your mouth. We wanted to also order the Hokkaido scallop but they ran out for the day, so we got regular scallop nigiri and it tasted just as good, it was sweet and smooth. We ordered the super scallop roll and it had a good amount of scallop instead and was tasty all together. I want to come here again for the omakase. read more

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This charming little hole-in-the-wall spot. My friend and I stopped by during a busy dinner hour, and despite the rush, we were welcomed with warm, friendly service. It's a local favorite tucked away near her neighborhood. As soon as you're seated, they offer complimentary tea! Just a heads-up: the cup is pretty hot, so handle with care. The menu itself isn't wildly different from your typical sushi spot, but the quality stands out. Everything we tried was fresh, well-prepared, and good portions. While it did take a little time to get the server's attention (there seemed to be only one person working the floor that night), the kind attitude and relaxed vibe more than made up for it. read more

A bit disappointed with how small those nigiri pieces were, the flavors were also lacking and the quality was mid. After eating the 10 pieces of the omakase, I was still pretty hungry. However, when I get it from the Amami location in South San Francisco, I always have leftovers and the flavors of the nigiri pieces are so flavorful, buttery and fresh. I would definitely go back to the south San Francisco location instead, I wouldn't come back to this location again. read more

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They were incredibly accommodating of my car breaking down and me being unable to pick up the order, so much that they gave my order from that day to their workers and made me a new one the next day. The food itself was okay but they truely went above and beyond during the incident. read more

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Amami's omakase has garnered significant media acclaim as I first heard about them through Instagram a few years back. Though, this isn't your traditional omakase experience; at Amami, the nigiri portions turn heads with their comically large cuts of fish, nearly twice the size of the rice beneath. The presentation is striking and challenges the usual balance of nigiri but it remains a big reason why Amami has carved out its niche in the crowded SF sushi scene. My boyfriend and I arrived around 7 pm and were seated pretty promptly. The service started out high with comp green tea, a rare but welcome offering in the city these days, and we commenced our sushi date with some hamachi Kama. The Kama was standard but not memorable -- typical but far from the evening's highlight. That honor goes to the omakase (no surprise here). The selection includes toro and negitoro alongside several blowtorched pieces and specialty items, all accompanied by freshly grated wasabi. Every piece was excellent. To borrow from Orwell's Animal Farm, "all fish were created equal but some were more equal than others." The negitoro, mashed in texture, was initially questionable but turned out to be one of our favorites. Considering its prime location and caliber of ingredients, I'd expect a steep price tag -- $70 or even more perhaps. Yet, Amami delivers a high-end experience without breaking the bank, proving that in rare cases, you CAN have your cake and eat it too. It's not a purists omakase, but for anyone looking for a memorable meal that pushes boundaries of tradition, Amami packs that punch read more

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Was craving sushi for an early dinner/ late lunch. We showed up around 2 pm and got seated immediately. Ordered the monkfish, the omakase set and 2 rolls. Everything came out quickly and the fish tasted fresh. Love that they give the option of two wasabis (fresh and fake). Our meals also came with miso soup. This spot is always pretty standard and reliable. Can always count on Amami for a consistent meal. read more

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This used to be my go to spot for sushi, mainly for the bang for your buck when it comes to the omakase. I usually order ahead and give an extra 20 minutes buffer because I understand they can get busy. However, on more than a dozen occasions, I'd get quoted 20-30 mins for pick up but when I get there, my order isn't ready. Quite frustrating because despite the buffer, order isn't ready until well over 1+ hour later. Case and point, ordered at 5:12pm (said it'd be ready in under 30 mins), arrived at 6:15pm and didn't get my food until past 6:30pm. Ugh read more

Hole in a wall / small business vibe. Thick fresh cuts of fish is definitely the star. I love their affordable pricing. I liked that they give rice on the side if you order sashimi. Will hit up this area every time I'm near UCSF. read more

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First timer. The Philadelphia roll is BANGING, it's so good. Gyoza was good but wish it was crispier. The cashier was nice enough to give us 3 free scoops of ice cream at the end of our meals. Will be coming back to try different rolls. read more

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Really good combo deal that is great quality and value! Sushi deluxe for $29 is 9 pieces of nigiri plus rock n roll and comes with miso soup. The fish quality is pretty good and slices are a generous size. I enjoyed all of the nigiri but my favorite had to be the salmon belly. Miso soup was good, but the rock n roll was okay, it's kind of one-noted and mostly eel sauce. We also tried the chicken Karaage and negi toro roll. Karaage was okay but the texture wasn't quite what I like, it was a little more dry and tougher than expected but a decent portion. Negi toro was standard and tasty. Would definitely recommend trying the sushi deluxe if you're there. read more

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You've probably heard of this chain. There are a few of them around the SF/peninsula area. They are known for their affordable Omakase but also known for their not so great service. I feel like all the Amami Bistros I've been to lack service. They always seem so understaffed or not attentive. I definitely go back because this place is close to my house, prices are fair, menu has a good selection, and it tastes good. It just takes some time to get their attention or refills. If you're not in a hurry, then this is good casual spot to grab some sushi. They also have complementary ice cream for dessert. You do get fresh wasabi with your sashimi too! read more

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This is my favorite location of Amami because I never have to wait for a table! Idk if it was only back in the day pre-COVID, but the San Bruno location and the SSF location alwaysss had a long wait because of how popular it was. This location is so much closer to me and is usually empty before 6pm. I usually will get either the sushi deluxe (perfect if you want the "omakase" experience with less of a price tag), the lovers' boat, or the omakase. :P I also love the rolls--my favorite is the melt in your mouth roll and romeo and juliet! Their nigiri is always perfection with long, THICK cuts and minimal rice (my favorite!). Amami is definitely my favorite sushi spot in SF so i'm glad they have a location in SF finally! read more

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Good spot for good value and quality sushi. . They have the standard fare like bento boxes. And sushi rolls but the thing to get here is the omakase. For $42 you get a 10 pc omakase dinner and it's the good quality fish. They also have specials like uni and bluefin which are of good quality. This location has a decent amount of seating although not many sit at the bar, just usually at the tables. Ambiance wise they usually have a some Asian music playing, one time it was K-pop, the other time it was Cantonese music so it's not overly quiet here. But it's not loud enough where you can't have a conversation. Most people at tables are talking and eating so it's a fairly lively spot. If you come on fri,sat sun it is good to make a reservation. Food is good and price is reasonable still in this environment. Same quality as the OG Amami in San Bruno and run by the same family. tLdr , come for the omakase, you'll be happy with the price quality ratio read more

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AMAMI never misses. Even when I get take out it's such amazing quality. This has been my go to for years now. I especially love their $44 omakase. read more

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3.5 stars, hit or miss. Our go-to local sushi place near me, usually we order to go and I never see it bustling inside the store. Love their fresh wasabi, which they will only give to you automatically if you are ordering nigiris, otherwise it is still complimentary by request. The rice is hit or miss, sometimes more vinegary than other times and sometimes packed better than other times. Their sashimi omakase set is $36, cuts of fish were decent. Lion King and Baked Scallop are always solid. Amami special is good sometimes when the unagi is not too fishy. Tamago nigiri is decent and can't go wrong with ikura (salmon roe) nigiri. I always ask for SEARED salmon (sake) nigiri, $9 for 2 pc., which isn't listed on their menu. read more

I had no idea there was an Amami on mission because I've been going to the San Bruno location all this time. I stopped by here for lunch and opted for a bento box meal for myself. The salmon was cooked perfectly and had a nice balance of savory and umami. I only wish I had more salmon to go with my rice! The sashimi was very fresh and tender. Each bite was just satisfying and delicious. The young waitress was super nice and friendly! She was very helpful and accommodating. We appreciated her service very much. read more

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My favorite neighborhood sushi joint. Delicious, generous cuts of fish, fresh wasabi, and lightning fast service.

I'm obsessed with every Amami Sushi Bistro. Consistency between the other locations and this awesome San Francisco one makes me appreciate all of the staff and chef's that put in the work to for quality control. Although I was super bummed when Sushi Raw closed way back when, I was really excited to see that Amami opened here. Amami is located right on busy Mission St in the Excelsior neighborhood. There's limited metered parking at night time, but it's worth the trip if you don't want to trek outside the City. I always rotate my order between the following: 1. OMAKASE Set (chef's choice, but usually the same fishes since the dawn of time) with generous cuts of delicious seafood nigiri style. I really like their freshly ground Wasabi. I always finish it all! 2. LOVERS Boat (recommends to serve 2, but if I could respectfully channel Joey Tribiani... Jamie doesn't share, haha. Set includes: 8pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, California roll and Spicy Tuna roll, and fresh wasabi! Incredible deal in my opinion since it's like getting their omakase but so much more for about an additional $15. Clean, quaint, and simple but nicely decorated restaurant. Would recommend! read more

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