This is a long overdue review. I first visited Goemon Sushi when my sister brought my fiancé and I…read morehere. We fell in love with their sushi. The fish is always fresh, the portions are well-balanced, and the rolls are well executed. They really focus on quality and you can taste it. The service (especially Kelly) has always been friendly and welcoming. It's become one of my go to sushi spots in the city, whether I'm grabbing a quick dinner, take out, or bringing someone new along.

This is a shout out to Kelly! She always makes it a great time whenever I'm here. There are few…read morerestaurants where I know people by name and this is one of them. The quality of sushi is always fantastic. This trip we got a Hamachi Jalapeño roll and the 10 piece omakase and it did not disappoint. Definitively one of my go to restaurants when it comes to sushi!

I got the lunch 2 item combo with salmon shioyaki and chicken teriyaki served with rice and salad…read more The salmon skin was crispy and the fish was nicely grilled. The chicken was tender and covered in teriyaki sauce. I came for a Sunday lunch and there was no wait for a party of two. The restaurant was pretty spacious. Service was timely.

Kiki is my all time sushi place in SF. They have my favorite fried California rolls, fried…read morecalamari, edamame, and more all under a happy hour menu! Their happy hour is from 3pm-7pm, it's definitely worth more than what you're paying for. The staff are really friendly and efficient. The ambiance is a causal place to get some really good sushi with friends or family, even a casual date night! Parking can get really tough. There's metered parking all around but it's such a busy area to park. You can get lucky down at the Golden Gate Park area and enjoy a nice walk on nature on your way to Kiki. I think it makes it all worth it for a place like this, I don't ever mind going through the hassle of parking over this place. You won't regret it.

Still a solid place for a homey Japanese dinner at relatively affordable rates without all the SF…read moresurcharges. My go to is the tonkatsu dinner which includes rice, salad, and miso soup for $12. Occasionally I'll add a salmon avocado roll for $7. Not a place for fancy sushi rolls Small seating area Typical service Parking is as expected on Noriega St (hit or miss)

I have been dining at Fujiyama-Ya for many years, and my friend visited for the first time, wanting…read moreJapanese food. I appreciate the restaurant for its affordable combo meals and udon. I was not very hungry and ordered two pieces of sushi: Unagi Eel ($3) and Ebi Prawn ($3). The Unagi Eel was enjoyable, but the Ebi Prawn was underwhelming and too plain. My friend ordered Combo D: Salmon Teriyaki + Tempura ($15.95), which includes tempura vegetables, rice, miso soup, and a side salad. The side salad was not served. She enjoyed the salmon teriyaki, tempura shrimp, and vegetables, and requested extra wasabi. She was unable to finish the fried vegetables and requested a to-go container. Since she did not want the rice, I took it home. The prices are reasonable, and this was my first time trying sushi here, as I usually order donburi dishes. Service was not very attentive, and we had to call the waitress several times. Overall, I would return for my usual donburi, but I would skip the Ebi Prawn sushi in the future.

My favorite Japanese restaurant in SF! The sashimi is so fresh and fatty and their bento boxes are…read moreespecially great- good-quality and generous portions. I had the salmon teriyaki bento which also came with beef teriyaki. That beef teriyaki was a pleasant surprise; it was some of the best and most tender beef teriyaki I ever had! We were seated immediately for a table of 3 on a Thursday night at 7 pm. Service was friendly. Parking is a bit difficult; there are some paid parking lots on 9th. Finding free street parking in Golden Gate Park and walking over is also an option. We usually opt for public transportation.

Very fun to sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs doing their thing. Service was quick and very…read morefriendly. The daily special today was excellent. The standout is the lobster dynamite appetizer - so good that we got two orders. Will definitely be back - so much better than Kiki next door

WOW definitely the BEST sushi I've ever had in my life! Everything was superior quality and melt in…read moreyour mouth. It was an UNREAL experince to be dining here. If you're lucky enough to snag one of the ten seats you're in for a treat. There is a 5:30pm and 8:00pm dining sessions so make sure to plan accordingly. I asked around in line and found out that one party stood in line at 4:45 to ensure a seat during the first round. So make sure to arrive early. First off the space has incredible character and life, you either sit at the sushi bar or at a small table in the corner. Everydish is either served up by the sushi chef or made in the back kitchen. The chefs sashimi combo is definitely a MUST. Every single fish we had was unique in flavor profile and texture. Notably what we think was makeral had a smokey and dense profile while the scallops were buttery smooth and incredibly sweet. The agdashi tofu was also jelly like and very smooth and silky in texture. We were lucky enough to order a Hamachi collar and it was delicious. Smokey oily, and packed with decadent meat. So yummy! Another highlight of the meal was the tea, my party of two went through 2.5 pots of tea and this helped pace our meal and aid in digestion! Would recomend stopping by but make sure to get in line early!!

A hidden gem and an establishment, I won't go into detail because it's a spot to experience on your…read moreown. My friend suggested we come to Tekka, which I'd never heard of. There are two seatings, and seats can fill up quickly, so be sure to plan or check their Instagram for updates. Luckily, he waited and got us a table for their later seating. Since there are no photos of the establishment inside, I won't go into detail. The service was excellent; it's a family-run business and very personable. It was nice talking with my friend and also with the owner and chef. My friend and I shared the Tekka Dinner for Two. Everything was so fresh, all the pieces of sashimi and sushi melted in my mouth. Portions are extremely generous for the amount of fish you get and food in general. I left extremely full but so satisfied. For the price, it's a must-try at least once. You won't be able to find as affordable, fresh, excellent quality sushi and sashimi in the city as here. This is a place many gate keep. I had a great experience at Tekka Japanese Restaurant and look forward to coming back. Find them off Balboa Street, with neighborhood parking available nearby.

Minimal decor, but the food and service make this place truly special. This Shabu restaurant is a…read morehidden gem that consistently gives great service with personable staff that makes every visit enjoyable. The self-cook experience is fun, interactive, relaxing, and the broths are simple but comforting. Truly heartwarming, soul-satisfying food. What was ordered: AYCE with tonkatsu broth. The AYCE comes with thinly sliced beef, lamb, tofu, mushrooms, spinach, cabbage, udon noodles and glass noodles. Price: Very affordable for an AYCE place. Did not break the bank and you walk out with your stomach full for 2 days. Parking: Great! This restaurant is in a residential area. No meter parking at all. They also have a parking lot for customers but it's always full on the weekends. Service: Spectacular: friendly, personable and very inviting. Side note: There is only one type of sauce that's in between a tangy or vinegary taste. There are a few condiments that you can add: garlic, chili pepper, grated daikon and green onions. Also, you can only pick one broth because the pot is not divided into 2 like other places. Either the tonkatsu or miso broth is delicious (can't go wrong with either). Refill on meat, veggies and noodles comes out fast so let them know ahead of time that you don't want the refill. Moreover, this place gets very busy and loud on Fri and Sat night. If you're planning to eat there on those nights, come when it opens at 5pm so you can get a seat.

I recently visited this place for a work dinner and it was a pleasant experience! We came here on a…read moreFriday around 6pm and it was empty! FOOD & SERVICE: My group ordered the AYCE hot pot and it kept us superrr full! Our server was super friendly and attentive as well. I felt like we never had to ask for refills for our meats, toppings and sauce. This place does not have a sauce bar, but they have a premade sauce that tastes soo yummy! AMBIANCE: This place is very cozy :) It is small inside but it's what made the experience that much more enjoyable. This place gives mom & pop / hole in the wall vibes! PARKING: There is a small parking lot located on the side of the building which is super helpful but fits about 8 cars. You can always find parking around the neighborhood though. I will definitely be visiting this place again, especially since I live so close by :)

Absolutely amazing sushi! This has easily become one of my favorite sushi spots in San Francisco…read more The space is pretty small, so I definitely recommend making a reservation and arriving a little early. It truly feels like a hidden gem! The sushi is outstanding, especially for the price. Everything is creative, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service is quick and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. So happy to have discovered this place--highly recommend checking it out!

I've been going to kabuto for years now, definitely one of my favorites for a quick bite. We…read morerecently went back on 3/13 around noon and it was empty. No wait! I love the chefs creativity for the special nigiri's. We always get crunchy sushi, hot apple, ceviche, hamachi pear, and salsa de escolar. The hamachi pear is my favorite, so simple but so much flavor. We also occasionally order the sunomono with tako but this time around I feel like the tako was really skimped. It was an additional $3 or so more than just plain sunomono and there were only 3 pieces!! Barely had cucumbers either so that was disappointing. Service is standard. We also tried the king salmon crispy rice this time around and I'll skip that next time. The "crispy rice" was more like a cracker versus your typical crispy rice app.

Hubby and I just returned from an overseas trip. As always we gravitate toward comfort food upon…read moreour return. Tonight we ordered sushi rolls - * wasabi hama - hamachi being primary. * Sunset strip - unagi was sparse. Also had katsu donburi but forgot to take a picture. Being a Saturday night it was very busy. We arrived around 5:40pm and there was a party of eleven. It's a small footprint. They took up half the restaurant. Our sushi rolls came before the donburi. Miso soup and hot tea were also served. We were in and out within the hour.

Sushi Zen? More like, Sushi "Win"!…read more For years, Sushi Zen has been our local go-to when we want to satisfy our dinner sushi fix. The staff are friendly and we typically get a complimentary roll with our takeout order (one of these days we'll dine in). The rolls are consistent and delicious. We always get the Hawaii, Dragon, and Caterpillar rolls, and then round out the order with choices based on how our work day went. We're always satisfied with our experience. Looking forward to our next visit!