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We arrived as a family of 5. The wait was about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately, they were understaffed yesterday which may have made the wait longer. Food arrived fairly quick though. The meal came with potato salad that was very flavorful. The place had beautiful artwork all around. It's almost like going to an izakya in Japan. The menu can get a bit overwhelming because it's a lot of black print writing for about 5 pages. That night, they were out of most of the cheaper menu items which makes a big difference when you look at the prices in the menu. Fairly pricey for 2 pieces on a skewer. The food overall was very good. The best dish was probably the chutoro sashimi (5 piece). The duck duck carbonara was another one of our favorites. The sushi nuggets and crispy salmon bites were also great. The hojicha panna cotta was delicious and we highly recommend this.
I've had Chome on my list for a while and was happy to finally visit! Overall, I thought this was very good. However, unfortunately I was really craving sushi and I found the sushi options limited compared to what I had expected (or wanted, rather, but that's on me for missing the emphasis on ramen and other izakaya options). My boyfriend and I ordered the chu toro on crispy rice, combo 7 skewers, wagyu & crab roll, oysters, and toasted rice tea. I loved the toasted rice tea! It was pretty neutral and settling. I also loved the oysters; they were large and the sauce was very complimentary. The wagyu and crab rolls were delicious, but I felt the crab and fish egg flavors overwhelmed the wagyu. I thought the skewers were pretty standard (good but did not blow me away), and the toro was melt-in-your-mouth but in my opinion, didn't need the crispy rice. I enjoyed the small, intimate setting and the character of the decor, and the service was friendly and well-paced. I'd definitely come back, but I think I'd target some other food options!
Came here for dinner around 7 PM on a Saturday. I'd recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant fills up quickly, and each table has a 90-minute time limit. We ordered the oxtail omurice and the Combo 7 skewers. The skewers were a good size and flavorful, and the omurice was just as satisfying. The restaurant is small but cozy. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, though it was definitely on the pricier side.
Don't come here if you're expecting a menu with standard Japanese izakaya. Chome offers a unique menu with dishes you probably can't find elsewhere. I mostly liked what I got but would pass on the chicken Karage. Stop by to explore innovative Japanese cuisine! Something to keep in mind is that the seating is very intimate and you may be basically sharing a table with other parties in some areas.
I guess I wrote a review for this place before, so time for an update. They must have moved locations, because this building was much bigger and not like the narrow alleyway vibe I got from the last time I tried this place. Tables were still cramped and quite small for our group of three. We had to keep shuffling our cups and dishware around to make room for our dishes. Didn't help that we were seated next to this strange, obnoxious couple. When they were ordering, the woman at the table next to us pointed to our pineapple beers and was like "I don't want fruit in my beer: just regular beer" (the pineapple beers were delicious by the way). She also made a big deal about waving the waiter down. I had to make an effort to tune them out while trying to have a conversation with my friends. In comparison to last time though, the noise was less so of an issue. Food-wise, everything we had was delicious! We had the chutoro sizzler, uni udon carbonara, lucky clucky skewers, and the oxtail omurice. Really enjoyed the umami and fragrant flavors of the uni udon carbonara and trying all the different parts of the chicken from the lucky clucky skewers. The oxtail was very good though and came right off the bone, but the sauce was very tomato-ey (just read my previous review, and looks like I had the same issue then as now). It was good, but I didn't feel the need to finish the whole thing, which is a rarity for me. Apparently, they also have a happy hour (prior to dinner hour and late night), so can see why this place is so busy. Would definitely love to catch their happy hour in the future.
The place is super cute and the vibe is really nice! The music was a bit too loud at first--I could barely hear myself talk but I think they adjusted it later, which helped. The menu is honestly overwhelming... it's like a whole book, and I had no idea what to order. I feel like they could simplify it a bit. We came around 5 PM and tried their "happy time" menu (it's only 45 minutes, and they don't actually call it happy hour). The food was pretty good. The pineapple beer is basically a Sapporo can mixed with pineapple juice, and it was ok not bad. Service was just okay--not bad, not amazing. They also automatically add a 20% tip for parties of 4 or more, which feels a bit high. Overall, it was fine, but I'm not sure if I'd come back
Chome is a hip spot, with an extensive menu. The basic izakaya/yakitori items are all good and well executed. I had the pork cheek and it was delicious and perfectly cooked. The specialty items eqch sound like a very brilliant idea, but vary in their execution (if I could, I'd give this place 4.5 stars to reflect this). For example, the unagi with ikura skewer was impossibly tasty: The sweet salty popping ikura was a nice complement to the fatty and sweet unagi. The duck tempura special was outstanding: the duck was tender and in a crispy tempura batter, served with slightly bitter microgreens (maybe it was arugula) and a sweet plum sauce. The dirty cauliflower is flavorful, crispy, and delicious. Other things sound like a great idea but don't quite live up to it. For me, the signature oxtail omurice was disappointing. The oxtail is prepared in a tomato stew, which is very tomato forward and dilutes the oxtail. As a result, it's a very soupy dish and there's no balance between the rice, omelet, soup, and oxtail (in fact, the oxtail is limited in the flavor profile and I think it should be the star of the show). I would have loved something with a more condensed and richer sauce (almost like a gravy) for the oxtail, so that one could really taste the omelet, rice, and oxtail together.
Good food, good service, cozy vibes. This place is pretty popular. I came with a friend on a Saturday night and we got lucky and got seated pretty quickly. Food came out quickly and they did a pretty good job of keeping our waters filled. Here are my thoughts on the food Corn ribs - very good, grilled to caramelization with cheese Chu toro sizzler - toro pieces were tender but if you don't like them cooked, grab them off the sizzler quickly! Bacon mochi - tasty but what isn't with bacon? Karaage and fries - this is a very flavorful version of karaage as the sauce is spicy and has a hint of curry in it. Salty yolky salmon skin - this was the only dish I was meh about. I thought the salmon skin would be crispier but this was a meaty dish that wasn't very crispy
We wanted to try something new (to us), vegetarian friendly, and in the mission district . Ambiance: Quite loud and the music is... A choice. They were playing random stuff like monster mash and Christmas music, which I felt to be a little inappropriate for dinner. The tables are small and close together. There's a lot of artwork and fun stuff all over the walls - I could probably stare at them all day long, honestly. They were pretty cute. Service: We had 5 to our group, so I texted ahead of time to get a table. They were quick to accommodate. They do charge 20% gratuity if you have a party or 4 or more, so be mindful of that - but they also remind you when you're paying the bill, so you don't get charged extra extra. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't full when we got there, but filled pretty quickly soon after. They did get part of our orders wrong - they gave me a tofu carbonara instead of the duck one, but they changed it to the right one after I mentioned it. They filled our waters up pretty regularly and it was nice because it was infused with citrus (lemon, orange, lime) and was very refreshing with the meal we had. Food: They start off with a potato salad on the house. Vegetarian people beware - they have bonito flakes on top. Duck carbonara - so creamy and flavorful without being overly salty. The duck was tender and not overcooked. The bacon pieces added a nice texture and smoke to the dish. The egg on top was a nice touch, and made the dish extra creamy. The udon had a nice bite to it, springy, but not soggy. My friends ordered the mushroom asparagus garlic noodle, which was excellent. They really enjoyed their meals and I was able to try a small portion of my friend's, but didn't get enough to give a solid review. The asparagus was crunchy, but thoroughly cooked, mushrooms were soft and flavorful, and the noodles were good. My other friend got the garlic chili tonkotsu ramen and he can't really tolerate spice, but enjoyed this very much. I didn't get to try it, so I can't speak to it. I would definitely come back and try more things on the menu, as everything we did try was excellent. **Update** I went back and got a few other things on the menu. Uni carbonara - 3 big pieces of uni with ikura surrounding it. The udon had the same great texture as the duck - perfectly cooked. The flavors were lacking, in my opinion. It was creamy but light. The uni was fresh, but at the price point, I wouldn't personally order it again. Oxtail omurice - the oxtail was tender and fell off the bone easily. There were two giant pieces next to a bed of rice, egg, and a very tomatoey sauce. If you're into tomatoes, this would be an excellent dish for you. Otherwise, again lacking in flavor. The egg was a bit overdone and more like an omelette. This dish tasted more like home style cooking, rather than restaurant style. Still good, but I wouldn't order again. Chu-toro skillet - very flavorful. They put the raw tuna on a bed of puffed rice on a cast iron skillet and when presented, they pour a teriyaki like sauce around the edges, causing the dish to sizzle and sear the tuna. Highly recommend. Lots of people ordered this dish the first time I visited. I can see why. Lucky 6 skewers - 6 different kinds of chicken skewers. We're all a fan of offal, so we ordered and it's very tasty. I believe it's heart, gizzard, skin, thigh, tendon, and I can't remember the last one. All were seasoned well and crispy. Would highly recommend. Pineapple beer - I believe they use pineapple juice to mix with the beer. Very refreshing with the food and worth trying if you like pineapple.
Came here for dinner and arrived right before happy hour ended! I started off with the pineapple beer, which was actually so refreshing and unique. We got a ton of different dishes to share, some highlights: -Brussels sprouts- perfectly cooked and flavorful -Shishito peppers - small qty, but super high quality. One of them was orange, but it tasted the same lol -Chicken thigh skewers - soooo good -Garlic shrimp pasta- delicious The vibes here are great and the service was speedy & pleasant. Definitely a solid izakaya spot!
Had an amazing happy hour experience at ChoMe! Located on 26th st, this neighborhood spot is quaint, playful and delicious! We got a good amount of dishes for happy hour, but my favorites were the salmon skin and chicken gyoza. The salmon skin was salty and savory- with the sweet chili sauce being phenomenal. The chicken gyoza was hearty and zesty. The service was great, too! Our waitress was kind and very fast. The interior of the restaurant is dynamic and fun. The Japanese elements were visually interesting and added to the authenticity of ChoMe.
Came here this past Sunday around 7:30pm as a group of 7. We didn't have a reservation beforehand, and fortunately we didn't have to wait and were seated right away. I really liked the way this restaurant is decorated. It's decked out in lanterns, banners, retro-style posters, and quirky figures. The space felt welcoming and cozy, and it was full of personality. Each person was given a complimentary house potato salad. It was flavorful and yummy - a perfect way to start our meal. I liked the touch of the bonito flakes; it was very reminiscent of takoyaki. For my entree, I ordered the Super Karaage Ramen. This dish had a lot going on and was very filling. There were about 3 large pieces of chicken, with the two on the bottom completely submerged in the broth, so they were soggy by the time I got to them. The piece on top still had a bit of crisp, and the breading held up when I ate it. The pork belly was okay - I could've done without it since there was already plenty of chicken and other toppings. The broth was flavorful but a little unusual. The flavor wasn't something I'm used to in other Japanese dishes I've had in the past. I would love to try one of their udon dishes next time.
I came here for my birthday dinner and it was so beautiful, cozy, and delicious. With a wide array of foods on the menu, I have to recommend the udon and the chicken skewers, and of course, this dessert with green tea ice cream. Note: It is BYOB as they do not serve alcohol read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
A hidden gem in SF! This place is really easy to miss because it's super small but it's definitely one of my favorite places in SF. My friends and I visited on a late Friday night to grab some small bites and drinks. This place does a late happy hour, so the prices were AMAZING. Judie was serving us the entire night, and we loved her! My friend is a regular here, so she recognized him and it was nice socializing with her too. Her service definitely made our visit here 100x better. We ordered pineapple beers, which everyone, including myself, loved. It's not only aesthetic to look at but also tastes amazing, especially if you're not a huge IPA person. We also ordered Sake and Soju, which were also both amazing and barely tasted like alcohol! The food was amazing too and definitely paired well with the drinks we were having. I'll definitely be back here with friends! read more
Wow! What an amazing spot. This cute little hole in the wall has very limited seating and no reservations but it's definitely worth checking out. My group and I loved the ambiance and reminded us of those cute little Izakaya spots in Japan filled with adorable little trinkets hung around the walls. Once my group ordered, the food pumped out so quick, we couldn't even finish snapping the previous picture before the next dish arrived (impressive). Highlights: Big Mac (5/5): the perfect bite of wagyu, uni and toro which melted once I took a bite. Absolutely delicious! Aburi salmon belly (5/5): the salmon was very fresh and I loved how the richness of the salmon belly coated my tongue with flavor. Chicken cartilage (5/5): if you like eating cartilage then you are in for a treat. The cartilage is well seasoned and was jam packed with flavor. All the drinks were refreshing and you can't go wrong with any of the cocktails! Can't wait to come back to try the other items on their extensive menu! read more
1 year ago
Incredible food, extensive and fun menu, playful vibe, and all around one of our favorite restaurants in SF. We drive 1.5 hours each way regularly just to come here. read more
1 year ago
A funky cozy spot and yummy happy hour! Definitely not the usual sushi spot especially in SF, which I like. The regular menu offers a variety of sushi and cooked items, as well as the HH menu (note, HH is available only for a short time). We may have gotten a little too excited when ordering however glad we got to try a bit of everything! We were surprised the food came out much faster than we were expecting, but the servers were great at coming by to clear plates. Highly recommend the salted egg wings, yuzu mango shrimp, toro toro and hand rolls off the HH menu. Duck carbonara was a flavor twist and tasty! We also enjoyed the chu-toro sizzler but our favorite was the "Big Mac" - a bit pricey but perfect bite of deliciousness. read more
I've heard great things about Chome and was excited to try it out during their soft opening at the new 26th st location! The interior is pretty simple since they're still setting up, but feels homey and cozy. They were pretty busy on a weekday night and we had to put our name down to wait for a table. Their menu is super inventive and has amazing Japanese and Asian fusion options. My favorites were the kabocha and mushroom tempura dishes and the chutoro sizzler. Highly recommend this spot for a fun and delicious dinner! read more
4 years ago
Ah, another place that I wanted to keep a secret for a little longer, but can't do it because this place deserves all of the praise. This is truly a hole in the wall gem. If you're walking too fast along Mission, you might miss it! But you probably won't because you'll see a line outside waiting. The first time I came here, I waited 2 hours and boy was it worth the wait. Seating inside is very limited. It's a small staff, but you can clearly see how hard working and attentive they are, even with the chaos around them. I've been back twice. I can't recommend a single item because EVERYTHING is good!! No complaints on anything I've ordered!! Their sushi is truly something special and If you get the ramen, it comes with a spicy garlic sauce on the side that is chef's kiss. Definitely a place worth trying, but be prepared to wait! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Amazing restaurant with good vibe! Happy hour tapas ranges from $4-10 and they are such all quality! Favorites: sashimi, hand rolls, and all the yakitori. Their drinks are so beautifully crafted in a sake cup. would definitely come back! read more
Intimate and cozy space with quirky decorations, a cute dinner date spot, but very limited seating with only 5-6 tables. This was our 2nd time visiting Chome so we knew to call in for a reservation. We came at 6pm on a Friday night and were seated 10 minutes after arriving while walk-in guests had a much longer wait. Huge shoutout to the fantastic hostess who handled everything so efficiently all by herself! Compared to our first time visiting, service was incredibly quick, she checked in with us throughout the meal and even brought out a small birthday surprise at the end! One complaint was that she wasn't wearing a mask. I also don't remember them asking for any vaccination verifications. Drink: Okinawa Pineapple Beer ($9) - 5/5, so fresh and flavorful, love the pineapple piece speared on top! Food: Potato Salad - complimentary, always a great appetizer dish. Tempura Kicker ($8) - 5/5, this is the best way to eat brussels sprouts, beans, and broccoli, tempura style with some kick from the jalapeños, love the sauce that's mixed into it. OxTail Omurice ($29) - 4/5, tender meat with sauce and delicious omurice, just a bit of a small portion for the price. "Big Mac" ($15 each, 2 min) - 3/5, it was too big of a stack to eat in one bite and the wagyu was hard to split, but the toro and uni combination was great, honestly would not get again. American Wagyu Skewers ($12 for 2) - 4/5 Pork Belly Skewers ($7 for 2) - 5/5, both wagyu and pork belly skewers were juicy and tender! read more
Tiny hole in the wall izakaya with great food that you have to overlook the less than pleasant Mission Street it's on. Once you're inside it's quaint and cute as is the staff. No reservations taken but we must have gotten lucky and got a table at 7pm on Monday within 10 minutes. Food is delicious! Skewer sampler was perfect for those who can't decide. Next time I'd pass on cumin lamb skewer, which was the only sleeper in the bunch that didn't stand out. The wagyu and pork belly were great. Standouts: Grapefruit beer I'm not a huge alcoholic fan and this tasted so refreshing! We ordered a second one after finishing. The seared salmon nigiri is also soooo yummy. We also ordered a second one there. Dessert: Aside from the hojicha panna cotta, everything else was $18-20. We had the matcha ice cream with red bean pancake and while it was very good, it still seemed overpriced for what you get. Would I get it again though? Probably. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
What a Gem of a place! The vibe is super fun, quirky in the best possible way - great to bring visitors to SF for a Japanese meal with something for everyone on the huge menu! Great fast service & excellent value on the happy hour menu which we happened to catch the end of in addition to the regular menu. Will definitely return again! read more
I LOVED this place. Everything was so good. Its a very small place so make sure you make a reservation. Big mac and pork belly skewers - 5/5. So good. Foi gras and unagi dish - 5/5. It was my favorite. Sweet but so delicious. Love foi gras and was surprised to find a restaurant having foi gras in SF these days Toro sashimi - 5/5 Oysters - 4.5/5 Try to go during their happy hour though its only for 30min. Take advantage of it! read more
2 years ago
I am so amazed by the food, service and ambiance. We were greeted by the host and she kept updating us of our wait times. We were seated in less than 30 mins on a busy Friday night. The food was delicious and had so much umami flavor! My favorite was the lamb skewers and the fatty tuna hand roll. I highly recommend this place! read more
OMG. OMG CHOME. This. Is literally... my new favorite restaurant. I'm SHOOK. From the service to the interior to the food to the ambiance, I wish there were 10 stars. They also have this little chalk board right next to the hostess stand that cracks me up. It reads "2 people hate us on Yelp but we love them anyways!" I find that hilarious. They have another board with quirky sayings printed from a label maker that state dishes unavailable for the night (does that make sense?). The whole restaurant is extremely well considered, tailored, and enjoyable. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I will be attending again. We ordered Chicken, Dumpling's, Tuna, Skewers, etc. and OMG!! Their beer! You must order a beer!! It was sooo good. The quality of the food is extremely high and the flavors were spot on. Everything was cooked to perfection in my opinion. You could tell the individuals in the kitchen cared a lot for the dishes and for their craft. It was delightful. I've been raving about Chome to all my friends in SF and I'm definitely taking family and friends here when they visit. Be sure to call ahead of time and put your name in, the wait can be lengthy if not on the list. Luckily we made a reservation earlier and were seated when our time came right away. To make an amazing meal even better, they surprised us with fruit and little marshmallow peeps at the end of our meal. A small gesture but something so unexpected and cute it made me smile. I think small nuances like that make restaurants stand out in my mind. Thank you Chome! Can't wait to dine again :) read more
My friend and I came here 10 mins before 5 pm, for their happy hour which is from 5-5:30. Make sure to come here before 5 if you want to snag a table - they only have 6 and there was a line by 5! The inside is small and cozy, with very homey Japanese decor. They have quite the variety of music - from EDM to classical to ballads, which was fun. During HH, drinks are $5 which is such a steal! The pineapple beer was unlike anything I've tried before, with pineapple syrup and fresh pineapple and mint. Highly recommend! Food was also good but personally I found the pineapple beer most impressive. Would highly recommend checking this spot out during happy hour for some good deals (relative to their normal pricing)! read more
Within the streets of Mission you'll find this tiny restaurant full of good food, character, and cozy vibrancy. I really enjoyed the food here (oxtail fried rice, Toro sizzle, combo 7 skewers, salmon, udon something, and a lychee drink). Honestly the food was all very delicious, and one of the owners who waited on our table was very knowledgeable and kind to us. She gave us complementary dessert! I called a couple times to make a reservation but found they don't make them online. I would suggest to come before dinner time to put down your name for large groups then walk around the area. For small groups there are more tables but you might have to wait. It's the small details but I enjoyed the bathroom drawings and small notes. Despite the music being too loud, and very random (think Canto tvb music and top 40) I would come back. Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more
3 years ago
Came across this place while searching for restaurants in SF, as I rarely go to the city. Wanted to go to a restaurant with some good ambiance, with a mom and pop type of feel to it. This was definitely the place. Took a while for the server to come and take our order, but that was probably because it was busy and they only had 2 people working. I took videos of the food instead of photos besides the NYC Big Mac. The izakaya style food was delicious. We ordered the 7 Skewers, calamari, nigiri sampler, and the NYC Big Mac. Skewers were flavored nicely all throughout each individual one. Only one I did not enjoy was the lamb one, felt like it was a bit more gamey then usual lamb I've had. Calamari was nicely fried and not too much batter which was really good. Nigiri sampler/combo was really impressive as well. Lastly, the NYC Big Mac was definitely my favorite there, that bite created a bunch of flavors and textures, very delightful. read more
Very small quaint hole in the wall. This is a fun place to try. Tasty food and friendly service! They were able to accommodate my friend and I even though we got on the waitlist late. We ordered ~$200 worth of food. Sorry, I can't remember all of them nor the names. Most of items in the menu are Izakaya-sized so not too big. I wish the quality of the fish and uni were a bit better. Highlight: bacon-wrapped lychee skewers Lowlight: black sesame tofu pudding That said, The chef was sweet enough to make a custom uni risotto for us - thank you! The portion was HUGE that he packed up the extra in a to-go container for us. Great experience! read more
4 years ago
Awesome awesome awesome..... great food great service!!! I made reservation but got there early and got lucky to get seated on the first round. Server was super nice and friendly. Many interested things in the menu. Unfortunately no Uni on that day but it didn't ruin my dinner at all Can't wait to go back there again! Love it! read more
Came here on a rainy night with 3 friends with a reservation. We were seated a little late so our lovely server Judi allowed us to drink some sake outside while we waited. The place is very small - seats about 10-15 people. We ordered several dishes that were all AMAZING. We loved the lobster risotto and the udon carbonara. Judi provided exceptional service and made sure our group was satisfied & had our cups full. At some point, we were asking for her recommendations for drinks and she gave us the best sake/cocktails. At the end, I was surprised with a yuzu flavored cake with macarons for my birthday. The food and service here easily convinced our group to come back again! Tips: -Make a reservation at least 2 weeks to a month in advance -Order the lobster risotto!! read more
Came here on a Wednesday night around 7:30 not expecting a wait, but we did have to wait for around 10 minutes to be seated. They don't take reservations or have an online waitlist, so you have to go in to put your name down. Can't imagine how it is on the weekends! The interior has a charming and quirky ambiance. It's uniquely decorated and makes you feel right at home. Seating is really limited and the space is small, but that's what makes the experience. There were a couple things we wanted to order that were already sold out that night, including the Oxtail Omurice and Okonomiyaki. Be sure to go earlier in the night to secure your favs! When you sit down, you're served a complimentary potato salad that actually grew on me throughout the night. The menu, like the interior, was also quirky with casual quips and comments that made us laugh. We ordered: - Combo Skewer (4/5): Sadly, they were out of the lamb skewer and we could only sub in pork. neither of us are big pork fans so both were kind of a miss for us. Out of all the skewers, our favorites were the shrimp and chicken! The beef was a bit disappointing, a little tough and chewy. Mushroom and asparagus were surprisingly really great! - Chu Toro Sizzler (4.5/5): This was pretty good, but flavorless if you don't soak the toro in the sauce. There were crunchy garlic (I think) bits underneath that elevated the dish, and it does come out sizzling. - Goma Tofu (3.5/5): Sesame and tofu combo was really interesting, I've never had it before but I enjoyed it. Small and nothing special though. Sad that we didn't get to try some of the items already sold out! Nice ambiance for a date night but gets a bit crowded. read more
Chome is such a cute and intimate place! It's a small place, walk ins only so recommend going early. They give you complimentary potato salad to start and there's happy hour for the first 30min. The hh had a good selection and totally worth it! read more
Nothing wrong with their dishes I just simply don't think it was worth the 1 hour wait (and we got there early at 5:30pm). We were super excited to try their signature big mac, but it was not as amazing or worth the $20 we dropped on the small piece. The salted egg yolk coated kabocha was delicious and crispy, however, the kabocha was a bit dry and flakey (not my cup of tea). The oxtail stew was well flavored and the meat is well cooked, super easy to eat and juicy. Overall, I love how they innovate on Japanese dishes with fusion flavoring & combinations of ingredients. The interior is super cute and feels homey. Would go again to try other dishes but the place was too small (around 8 tables) and the wait is inevitable. read more
2 years ago
I'm Japanese, so I have a pretty high standard when it comes to Japanese food but I think the food and drink here is pretty authentic. I wish the price was little cheaper. Overall I felt like everything was overpriced. The service and ambiance is great, just one star off because of the price. read more
Did someone say binchotan grilled skewers?! I'm in! Not commonly found, binchotan is a kind of charcoal that gets extremely hot, imparts a nice smoky flavor and used for Japanese-style skewers. It's exactly what I came for. Interestingly, it's an ambitious menu here with other items too, like sushi, ramen, foie gras tacos and even a seafood risotto. Typically, you won't find ramen or tacos served with robata, but it's all here. If you're going for the skewers, I'd suggest going for the Roulette Sampler ($45.00) which gives you a chance to try a combination of skewers. If you order them a la carte, you'll get two skewers of the same item. I'd rather try different ones, rather than doubling up on just one kind. There's no fixed combination, but rather it's the chef's choice of the day. Kind of like an omakase meal, except with grilled skewers. The sampler came with a skewer of shrimp, veal, American Wagyu, mushroom, scallop, chicken hearts, A5 Wagyu and a BLT. Everything was on point, especially the melt-in-your-mouth A5 and the hard to perfect chicken hearts. Often chicken hearts end up being dry, but these were great. The BLT (bacon, lychee and tomato) skewer is something a little unique with grilled lychee. The scallops were a bit overdone for me, but overall, I liked the subtle flavor from the binchotan. This nondescript spot in the Mission district probably seats about 15 people at best. Don't blink or you'll miss it. Food was good and nicely presented, but at $45.00 for my dish, I'd probably start thinking about a higher end restaurant instead for a full experience at that price point. Individual skewers, sushi and other less expensive options are available, but for a full meal, they start adding up. I'd come back for small bites to share with a bunch of people. Drinks are well-priced and service is good. read more
It's usually a good sign when the servers are enthusiastic about a dish. I was recommended the sizzling chutoro and it wasn't great. I did love the cartilage and Big Mac. Go there at 4:45pm and you'll get first seating. Happy hour (5-5:30pm) has great deals! read more
4.5ish stars so I'll round up! Made it here for happy hour and loved the options that they offer on the happy hour menu! A lot of their popular items are quite a bit cheaper that time so I definitely recommend stopping in then if you can. The three piece toro sashimi was pretty darn good! Fatty, melt in your mouth texture. Good quality fish. The salmon toro nigiri had a delicious flavor as it's paired with yuzu green salsa and ponzu, just slightly over seared. Very tender though! The the chu-toro sizzler was unique! Loved the texture from the crispy rice. I would just eat the fatty tuna sooner than later. If you leave it sizzling too long on the plate it cooks too much in my opinion. The Big Mac was the only item that was not a hit for me. The wagyu nigiri was not good, very chewy and stringy. The uni it's topped with, while absolutely delicious, is too strong of a flavor and ends up masking the flavors of the toro and wagyu. That being said, I wish they offered just an uni nigiri because my goodness the uni was fantastic! My hubbie also ordered $5 sake and enjoyed it! They also give complimentary potato salad, which I'm usually not the biggest fan of but it was good! Not too heavy. They space out the delivery of each dish and it's well paced. read more
9 months ago
**Review for the new location on 26th Street, which opened on Nov 10** No reservations, walk-ins only, but you can call to ask how long the wait is. They don't use Yelp waitlist; waitlist is done on a piece of paper at the restaurant. No outdoor seating. Chome moved locations recently from 18th Street to 26th Street and have just reopened at the new location. The new location looks completely different, so do expect the interior to look different from the photos online. Things are still a little hectic at the moment, but they were very nice and apologetic about the mistakes. They're doing BYOB for the time being. We came on a Sunday. It was reasonably busy the entire night, but the wait was never more than a few tables. They have a very extensive menu with so many options that it gave us decision paralysis. We ended up getting: *Tomato sunomono *Eggplant roll (vegan sushi roll) *Salted egg wings (this was a special and was off menu) *Shitake egg tofu *Chu-toro sizzler *Ox tail omurice *Lucky clucky seven skewers *Bacon mochi Between two people, this was a decent amount of food. I honestly would have dropped a couple of the items looking back. My favorites were the shiitake egg tofu, chu-toro sizzler, and bacon mochi. The eggplant roll was decent for being vegan, but didn't really stand out to me as someone not vegan. I'm not the biggest fan of the fact that a lot of vegan food is deep fried to compensate for the lack of richness. The salted egg wings definitely split the crowd; the salted egg flavor was a little too funky for me. The ox tail omurice, while being an appealing concept, wasn't very well executed. It came with three pieces of taro chips at the top--which was a little strange and I'm not sure whether this was deliberately thought out as a culinary choice--and they were just soggy and not crunchy at all. Normally, the omelette in omurice looks like a very thick and full pocket and the eggs should be runny on the inside. Here, the omelette was a very thin layer and overcooked. It was more like a French omelette than a Japanese one. The ox tail was difficult to pull apart and chew through, pretty much mission impossible without using your hands. And the fried rice needed more ketchup. I found the flavor of the fried rice and ox tail sauce too flat. Lastly, the skewers. They were grilled well but bland and needed some more seasoning. The lady who manages the place was very nice and very honest about the mistakes they made. She gave us two extra skewers because the kitchen made extra. Unfortunately they didn't have desserts at this time, but the waiter gave us a couple of complementary fruit skewers at the end. I have a feeling that things weren't meeting the quality that they normally are because the restaurant had just reopened and are still getting set up at the new location. I like that it's a casual, chill neighborhood restaurant with super friendly staff. It is a little expensive though. read more
Food: Tonkatsu ramen: 4/5 Too salty. Other than that the texture of the noodle was a little to soft for myself. My own personal preference is to have it a little more al dente. The soup had a lovely aroma and taste to it. American wagyu skewer: 5/5 Beef on a flat plate: 5/5 this is not what it was called but it was sizzling and I enjoyed every piece of it. My only gripe was that there wasn't more Service: The service was pretty good considering how busy they were. Ambiance: 4/5 the ceiling is very cute has a market kind of vibes. They played Disney music while I was there which I love so I loved it haah. It was also incredibly cramped in this restaurant. It's a very small area and my friend and I waited an hour to an hour and a half to be seated. read more
5 years ago
A very quaint newly opened asian fusion restaurant in Mission St SF. We came to celebrate our friends birthday and were very surprised by the food. We ordered many dishes and I will go through some of them at the end of this review! The restaurant is super small! Maybe 5 tables max and our table of 6 took almost a third of the place. We called ahead to secure a reservation as it's so new they didn't seem to have a website. They had hand written notes on our reservation and on signs in the restroom that added to the quaintness of the vibe. The food and service were a little slow but I think its because the menu is very ambitious for the size of the restaurant and our food needed extra time to prepare and cook fresh to table. The food was a little all over the place, we thought it was a Japanese focus but there were chinese style skewers and a korean potato salad was served as a complimentary appetizer. The rissoto was very tender and the kobacha squash on that dish was bomb. The lamb skewers had the flavor of traditional cumin lamb but the large chunks resembled more like meatballs or a middle eastern dish. The fried rice stuffed calamari was definitely the best dish of the night, and the omakase was great in its own rights. I highly recommend coming to check out this new gem in SF! read more
Teeny tiny izakaya with around 6 tables inside. Beautifully and cozily decorated. Fills up quick, get there around 15 minutes before opening or you'll miss happy hour and wait for over an hour. Service is efficient for the few staff members around. The pineapple beer is amazing and an incredible price at happy hour. I also really enjoyed all the skewers. The complimentary potato salad in the beginning and fruit at the end was a nice touch. Will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
***PLEASE CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS*** Found this place on TikTok and came for happy hour at night on a Saturday. The food and overall service were great, but the taxes charged on the receipt at the end of the night were incredibly incorrect and deceptive. We still tipped the servers, albeit lower than what I would normally, because we didn't want to penalize the waiters for a business's shady actions. This issue was brought up by a few other reviews and was unfortunately missed in the sea of positive reviews. The photo shows our receipt for the meal. The subtotal of all our items not including the SF Mandate is $149. Now there are several things wrong with this receipt. 1) The SF mandate was included as an item in the subtotal, which means the fee was taxed again in the total. 2) The SF mandate was listed as a 6% charge, however, 6% of $149 should have been $8.94 and not $10.25. The actual amount charged for the SF mandate was 6.88%. 3) We were charged 13.677% for sales tax, which is way higher than what the sales tax rate in San Francisco should be (8.625%). Not to mention, this is considering that we were taxed 13.677% INCLUDING the overcharged mandate fee. If we applied the sales tax as a percentage to items we ordered, it is 14.617%. Safe to say, is not anything I have ever seen before. Although I like the ambiance and the food at Chome, I will probably not return until the owners straighten up their billing systems. This way of doing business is deceptive and harms the livelihood of their workers as well. ***UPDATE *** Since the owner did reach out and refunded the overcharge, I'll return a star on the rating. However, because a lot of other customers likely were overcharged and never aware of the situation, I am leaving the post up for awareness. read more
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Should we get there right when it opens?
Absolutely. Why? 1. “Happy Times” Menu. 5pm to 5:45pm 2. Restaurant fills up fast, especially on…
What time is HH? Do they serve ranen at that time?
HH is 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm. Ramen is on their regular menu.
How do you make a reservation?
You have to call them to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it's apparently a "soft reservation", meaning that even if you show up on time, if the tables are not cleared, you will have to wait. I made mine and showed up on time, but had to wait over…
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Menus are updated once or twice a month, rotating new items and choices. There are many gluten free and vegan choices, just let your server know your specific dietary preferences, accommodations will be gladly made as best as possible.
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