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Came again since they had an all-day happy hour this Wednesday! Great advertising on Instagram! Love coming here since the food is fresh and the restaurant ambiance is cute and well decorated. On a Wednesday at 6:30, there was a short 5-minute wait outside and the restaurant was full. We ordered the following from the HH menu: - Goma Asparagus (3/5) - dish was tiny and the asparagus just tasted steamed with sauce on top - crispy salmon bites (4/5) - good portion and kinda tasted like the salmon skin chips from the store - corn ribs (6/5?) these are delicious and must get - brussel yakitori (4/5) good Brussels and way better than the balsamic Brussels that are too saucy - oysters (5/5) fresh and well seasoned with fresh wasabi - choo choo toro (5/5) - hamachi tataki (5/5) - sashimi sampler (5/5) Winners are the fresh fish, whcih comes with fresh wasabi! Yum!
We were in the mood for an izakaya and Chome seemed like the perfect spot to try near us. We loved the ambiance and atmosphere, but unfortunately the food was just okay.. especially for the steeper prices. The complimentary potato salad was honestly my favorite dish. Everything had great presentation and looked great aesthetically. They were just somewhat lacking flavor I was hoping for.
Rating is closer to 3.8, but I debated giving it a 4 stars because of a few reasons: food enjoyment and 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.
my friends and I loved this little izakaya! the interior was immediately so inviting and cozy- all the fun posters and lanterns hung up were such a nice touch. we came in at around 8:30 pm on saturday and it was pretty busy, but we were luckily seated immediately. the drinks we ordered were all absolutely amazing- everything was great from presentation to taste to their creativity. I ordered the lychee mojito which was so good, I can't wait to come back and try more of their mixed drinks. for food, everyone absolutely loved the complimentary potato salad. we got the corn and garlic shrimp noodles, which both had amazing flavor. the noodles were definitely a favorite! we also ordered a bunch of skewers to share- the seafood combo, the 7 skewer combo, and the pork cheek. all the meat skewers were cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful. we also ordered two of the big mac nigiri, which was a5 wagyu, toro, and uni. it's 100% as good as it sounds, and just melts in your mouth. overall, this was a perfect place to catch up with friends and have a fun dinner with some amazing drinks. I'll definitely be back again to try the happy hour as well!
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
1 year ago
Came as a group of 4 and spent $130 (including tax, mandatory health fee, mandatory 20% tip for parties of 4 and more) on the following dishes: (7/10) Black tofu: Silken tofu topped black miso and asparagus, served cold (8.5/10) Fried eggplant rolls: Sushi roll with fried eggplant on guacamole, I normally don't like eggplant but I really liked how it was incorporated into the roll (9/10) Oknomiyaki: This was really good, contains cheese and was very stringy (8.5/10) Combo 7 + extra order of chicken thighs: Good variety and cooked well, chicken thigh was my favorite skewer They ran out of the complimentary potato salad when we got there. The water is infused with a bunch of fruit. Servers were nice but busy. The restaurant is very eccentric and uniquely decorated. The bathroom signs were so funny. A rather small interior which may require a wait during busy times, we waited 5 minutes around 8:30pm on a Thursday night. There is no dedicated parking lot so you need to find street parking. read more
Got in line on a Friday around 4:45pm, was the first one there but que formed pretty quickly after I arrived with about 15 people. Once they open at 5pm everyone was seated in the first wave. Drinks: Ume tomato drink - 90ml sake cup, this was an interesting mix of sweet, sour, salty with a hint of tomato, a little syrupy in texture, personally didn't love this, balance felt off Pineapple-beerrtini - tasted like a light crisp beer with pineapple juice refreshing and pretty good Food: Fried Calamari - pieces were pretty large and a bit chewy, breading slid off and seems a bit wet, liked the sauce but would skip this one, was expecting a lighter and crisper fry Oysters - came with 4 pieces, topped with yuzu, soy, tobiko, a fun bite with lots of flavors and textures Trio handroll - large diced cubes of tuna, salmon and yellowtail, light brush of soy, wish the dice was a little smaller for an easier eating experience, tough to get all three types of fish in one bite, could have also used a little more soy Crunchy salmon handroll - pretty good, generous amount of finely minced salmon in a light mayo, topped with crunchy puffed rice, preference this to the trio, worth a try Hamachi Tataki - okay, 4 thicker slices of hamachi topped with crunchy shallots, scallion and tobiko and ponzu, didn't pick up on the ponzu but the other garnishes added some crunchy textural contrast to the sashimi Chicken Thighs and Wing Yakitori - solid came with two skewers per order, chicken was well prepared with a nice light char and the yakitori sauce added some savory sweetness Trumpet mushroom yakitori - also solid, mushroom were lightly cooked and skewer, didn't get any grilled flavor for these served with the same yakitori sauce Service was super quick and efficient, they really do try to accommodate everyone for the 45 min happy hour window. Food arrived fairly quickly, plates were also cleared quick and water was refilled throughout our meal. Staff did check in as well to see if you wanted to add to your order. Overall had higher expectations for this spot given the rave reviews, but though food was just okay. Do arrive early if you want to give this place a try, especially if you want to catch happy hour. Not the greatest quality but they do offer an extensive variety of options and great service if you're looking for a Japanese spot for happy hour. read more
Absolutely enjoyed my time eating and drinking in the friendly ambiance! The decor adds so much character to the place and makes it a fun spot to eat and drink. We tried making it in for the happy hour specials, but if you plan to make it in the first round i would come by a bit earlier! They get packed really quick. The menu selection was amazing!! Everything looked so good and tasted so good that it was so hard to choose! I especially love how they mark their newer items and customer favorites. What we got.... * SPECIAL shoutout to the potato salad, it's complimentary and only one per person. It was so delicious i wish i could order that alone! Ox-tail Omurice - THE MEAT WAS SO TENDER, it literally melted off. Loved the pairing of the slightly sweet tomato sauce and a classic fried rice under the egg. 8/10 Duck Udon Carbonara - Creamy goodness, the duck was succulent and the noodles were flavorful with the egg yolk and sauce. I personally cannot handle spice, and there was a bit of a kick to it! 7/10 Parking is all street parking! There is only one gender neutral bathroom. read more
1 year ago
Came here again recently on a Saturday for their happy hour! We arrived at 5pm and the place was full by 5:15pm. They were also taking last orders for happy hour at 5:37 (HH ends at 5:45) so keep that in mind. I'm a big fan of their pineapple beer and always have to get it. The handrolls are tasty - my favorite is the unagi crab. The miso trio is not bad and the spicy tuna is a bit spicy for me. We also tried the treasure chicken which is a fun twist to regular chicken karaage - the only complaint is that it was a bit oily at the bottom. We got the duck carbonara and they must've changed the recipe because I do not remember it being this spicy last time LOL. Still yummy but the kimchi made it pretty spicy - a little too spicy for my liking. read more
1 year ago
I would gate keep this place but everyone already knows how amazing it is! I heard they had an amazing happy hour and it did not disappoint. We arrived 5 minutes before opening to a small line of eager eaters. Seated promptly at opening with the coveted HH menu as well as the full menu because we were ready to go. They have their 45 minute happy hour down to an art. They walk through and take orders and come back through a couple more times for additional items, making sure to let you know when it is HH last call. Highlights: HH Menu 1) pineapple beer- I'm not a beer fan but this flavorful beer hit the spot. 2) Black Garlic- fermented garlic amazingness 3) Balsamic Brussels- is there a nutritional daily limit for these? If not, order as many as you can eat- yummy! 4) crispy fried chicken gyoza- crispy and not oily. Great combo. 5) yakitori- had the thighs and wings. Wings were a little heavy but a nice treat to split. 6) hand rolls- spicy crunch salmon and salsa hamachi. Both delish Not on HH- Okinomyaki. We try this everywhere we go. It is a big dish best suited for more than two people and it is one of the best. Worth the extra monies. We have been twice in the last couple of weeks and I cannot wait to go back and try more things. read more
Adorable spot in Noe Valley. We came for the happy hour, which is an incredible deal, ends at 5:45 PM so get there early! Service was friendly and efficient. The house made potato salad is delightful. The standouts for me were shishito peppers, the salmon sashimi, and the Toro toro nigiri. Even the water is delightful, infused with different fruits so flavorful, but not sweet. If I left in San Fran, I would be a regular spot. read more
We got to Chome around 8:30pm at the start of happy hour and it was packed - I recommend showing up at 5pm because they start running out of fish and you might have to do takeout vs. sitting inside. The fish is cut so thickly and the portions are so generous, I can't believe you can buy them for $6-10. The nigiri sampler is huge. My favorite was the spicy salmon crunch handroll! I also love all their plateware, adds a nice touch to the vibe of the place. The servers are super sweet and do their best to accommodate as many guests as possible read more
Another amazing meal at Chome during happy hour! Immediately adding this place to my list of SF favorites for its 10/10 flavors, great service, and unbeatable deals. recs: miso yuzu poke, takowasa, chicken skewers, pineapple beer - Pineapple Beer: This was so good we actually tried making it at home. The pineapple flavor really comes through, and the presentation is so cute! - Salmon Yuzu Sashimi: Four solid slices of salmon sashimi! I'm a huge fan of whatever yuzu they use -- almost reminds me of the taste of lychee. - Miso Yuzu Poke: 100% would get this again if I came back. A light and refreshing mix of raw fish and veg with a delicious miso yuzu dressing. - Skewers: Thigh and cartilage are always my go-to. The thigh was especially juicy and we had to order a second round. - Fried Inari: Like a deep-fried inari pocket combined with the flavors of a california roll. Doesn't actually have that much imitation crab unfortunately, but this is so unique. - Gomae Asparagus: So fresh and beautifully presented! The sauce was so pleasantly nutty and sweet -- great to cut the flavors of something more oily like chicken skewers. - Takowasa: Loved this so much. The wasabi flavor was pronounced but not too strong, and the raw octopus had a really nice bounce. Service was super attentive despite the crazy weekend happy hour rush immediately upon opening. Totally worth lining up for! read more
What a fun restaurant! Very whimsical and eclectic. Funny signs! Cool art! Interesting inspirations on the chalkboards. Lots of colorful decorations everywhere you look! Love their music playlist! Super friendly and attentive service! Food comes out quick! We tried lots of things. Everything was delicious. My favorites were the NYC Big Mac, uni ikura udon carbonara, ox tail omurice, and fried durian. Can't wait to come back and try everything else! read more
This was one of the few restaurants that was opened during the black out in SF. Crazy to see how this lit up the neighbothood when SF went dark that night. It's sucha hidden gem tucked away in the Mission area with so much to see on the walls, ceiling, & tables. Reminded me of my favorite izakayas in Japan. The food was perfectly executed too: you can't get go wrong ordering anything from their Happy Hour menu. Service was quick too, but we definitely came right when they open (5 pm) to snag a table. Otherwise, it looked like you'll have to wait awhile to get seated. read more
Came here for a late night snack since I've been meaning to try this place for a while after seeing it on my TikTok. It's such a vibey place with cute decor. They have an extensive menu with lots of different skewer options, sushi, and other bites. We got their skewer combo as it seems to be the popular option here and it did not disappoint. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Would definitely come back and try more on their menu! A nice date spot too for sure. :) read more
Come for the happy hour, stay for the vibes!! Probably one of my favorite HH spots in the city so far. $5/$8/$10 deals on small dishes that are good quality and tasty. I was actually quite shocked with how yummy their raw fish is! Not to mention the HH priced cocktails/beer that comes in a small cup but for me it was enough to start feeling buzzy. We ordered a couple sashimi and nigiris and a couple small app dishes. Everything was solid, my only complaint would be that the sushi nuggies had way too much rice. Otherwise, everything was yummy! The interior is decorated with lots of LED lighting and resembles some of the restaurants I ate at while I was in Japan. It's cutesies and a vibe! Def come here if you've been thinking about it. I want to come back for HH and also try their main courses! read more
Amazing ambiance and vibes. Definitely get a reservation because they're always packed! The menu is huge but super unique -- everything sounds delicious! I will say prices are on the higher end, and portions are izakaya size so expect to spend. The music is also quite loud but diverse (chinese, korean, spanish, american, etc). My favorite dishes were the sizzling chutoro and double toro nigiri. Servers are sweet and quick! read more
Amazing eclectic Japanese restaurant with high energy and kind wait staff. The menu is quite extensive so we did ask for help in order to make our selections. We came with a group of five which is needed in order to make a reservation, but it was nice because we were able to sample a broad array of their menu. From sushi to ramen to fries everything was done well! read more
Came in for holiday get together. No special holiday menu from what I had seen. It was nice to see that their menu had been updated from my last time visiting. Highlight was the oxtail omurice. Highly recommend. The Yakitori was a hit, although I'd prefer if they came out a little more hot. Service was great. Came around to refill one cups often. I did not see any Christmas Decorations but that's totally okay since the store is heavily themed already. Great ambiance. read more
1 year ago
Came here for the happy hour and wowww so delicious! But wowww so expensive!! Staring with the food... it was so yummy. I think the regular menu prices are more than i would personally like to spend on a meal so if I came here again I would stick to the happy hour menu which has plenty of options. We loved the food so much that I didn't get any photos but tried a lot of sashimi, sushi, poke, nigiri, and other dishes. All of them were amazing. The service here was also amazing. Our girl was so so sweet, and was super helpful in giving recommendations. The ambiance in here is also very unique, homey, and cute. I think this is a great cozy spot for a dinner with friends, solo dinner, or date night! Despite the prices, I think this place is delicious and definitely worth the splurge every now and then. I loved all the photos on the wall! read more
10 months ago
This place was really yummy but definitely a bit overpriced and overrated. The brussel sprouts were delicious and so were the corn ribs. The mushrooms were quite disappointing... I didn't like the sauce that was drizzled on top. The udon noodles were alright. I liked that it was spicy! The sushi rolls were very overpriced but my friend really liked them! We both thought that the price wasn't worth the 6 pieces. What really pushed me to give 3 stars was the asparagus on the happy hour menu. I didn't expect them to be cut short and icy cold. When I bit into it I immediately didn't want it. It threw me off entirely and I returned the item. The decor of the establishment was really cute! And the servers were incredible! But definitely overpriced and overrated. I rate it about a 6.5/10 read more
1 year ago
Chome was on our list for some time and we went there on a busy Friday. Love the way they have decorated the place, very cozy and quirky at the same time. The menu has many choices and can give choice overload. We had spicy miso ramen, a tomato starter, and the cold Karatamba sake with some skewers. Everything was great including the service. Would definitely visit again. read more
4 months ago
Came in here on a whim while exploring the city with my husband. We had to wait 15 minutes or so for a table on Saturday around 6pm. It was worth the wait! We got 3 small bites and one udon bowl. It was all amazing! Specifically we got the street corn ribs, seaweed shooters, and black tofu. Each had unique flavors and textures. We also had the waygu beef udon with mushrooms and jalapeño. A flavor home for sure! read more
WOW this place is so so so yummy. Everything just hits: the great service, great ambiance, AMAZING food. I need to come back to give a more detailed review of the food, because my boyfriend and I were so focused on eating that I didn't think to write down any notes on what we had. At the moment that makes all the food a 10/10 for me. read more
10 months ago
This is probably the best restaurant in San Francisco right now. Service, ambiance, and food are consistently excellent. Servers are always kind and helpful. Ambiance is quirky and very pleasant to be in, despite the restaurant's tiny space. And the food. The food! I especially love the vegetarian ramen and the sashimi. My husband loved the spicy beef udon stir fry. Desserts are inventive, like the hojicha panna cotta. The low abv drinks are beautifully crafted and delicious. I admire what Chome has accomplished and wish the restaurant great success in SF for many, many years to come. An absolute hidden gem. read more
2 years ago
We randomly went on a Tuesday night which happened to be all day happy hour! Ambiance: Nice, dim setting. Food: 1. Sushi nuggies (HH $10) - delicious 2. Spicy crunch salmon (HH $5) - so good 3. Mentaiko Ikura Carbonara ($32) - pretty pricey for what it is and also not a huge portion, but it was really good! 4. Shishito peppers (HH $6) - also good! 5. Gizzards (HH $6) - not a huge fan of gizzards, but this was tasty. 6. Chicken thigh skewer (HH $6) - this was good! 7. Berry lychee spritzer ($15) - this was delicious. Favorite drink of the night. 8. Pineapple beer ($9) - this was great, but couldn't really taste the pineapple. 9. Miso trio hand roll (HH $5) - this was amazing. I'd definitely order this again. 10. Yuzu nigori glass (HH $5) - this was like a shot lol it was pretty strong 11. Strawberry nigori (HH $5) - this was good 12. Free potato salad side per person Service: Great and accommodating. They'll let you have extra potato salad if they think there will be enough for the rest of the night. read more
Amazing food, service, and vibe. We ordered the garlic chili oil ramen, sushi nuggies, yaki chashu, a couple of handrolls, and the aloha lilikoi to drink. Everything was sooooo good. Our favorite was the ramen and sushi nuggies. Service was on top of everything by consistently checking on us and clearing plates when needed. I'm definitely coming back here! read more
A super lovely Japanese izakaya restaurant. Came on the last Tuesday of the month and it was all-day happy hour! For a group of four we spent around $70 each for the most delicious assortment of Bacon Izakaya skweres, Combo 7 skewers, oysters, Okonomiyaki, Oxtail Omurice, nigiri, assorted drinks, and more! Everything was pretty good on average, although I don't think anything in particular stood out. The service was quite attentive and friendly. read more
1 year ago
This place was a 10/10! We came in on a Friday night for happy hour and this spot was so memorable. The wait was fairly quick and we sat in a small table in the back room. The decor was super cute and on theme and we were quickly greeted with the menus. The options are great for happy hour and they have a good variety of things! We ordered some skewers, sashimi, duck carbonara, and chicken wings. All were delicious and packed with flavor. The skewers were so moist and tender. I'd recommend this spot for a large variety of Japanese dishes. read more
2 months ago
This place is super cute and cozy inside. Looks like a lot of people go on dates here. The seats are shoulder to shoulder to be prepared to hear your neighbors' conversations lol. The Kama was huge and lots of meat with roasted vegetables, yummy, it was worth $50 (this was a special for the day). Luckily the waitress told us the Kama was big so we just ordered one roll, the guilty Totoro which was melt in your mouth delicious. I enjoyed my food and experience here, I would come back for sure. read more
9 months ago
AMBIANCE, FOOD, SERVICE all three of this hits. It's pricey but well worth it. This place feels like we are getting our needs met. Fish-salmon and tuna was fresh and you must try ume tomato. Mac something was good. read more
1 year ago
We came here for happy hour and the food was absolutely delicious! The decor is amazing and really adds to the experience of dining here. We loved their oysters and brussel sprouts. An amazing place to try out! read more
1 year ago
Have to give Chome a 3.5 / 5 stars. Unfortunately it didn't really meet any of our expectations in terms of what we were looking for regarding Omurice! We ordered the Ox Tail Omurice that fell flat; ox tail was mostly bone, not enough rice, the omelet wasn't properly runny inside, it was cooked through! We also got chicken thigh and chicken heart skewers which were fine nothing extraordinary. I personally only enjoyed the Creamy Salmon Nigiri, it was buttery and melted in your mouth but you get two pieces per order. The atmosphere was pretty but a bit suffocating even for an izakaya, so I wouldn't recommend groups coming in, it's more intimate and I recommend sharing dishes to try everything because it's not cheap! We got here before opening and there were already people waiting, it is quite popular! Service was great though and always refilled our water, which consisted of an assortment of lemon slices/lime/orange/etc. You also get complimentary potato salad while waiting to order so that was nice. Overall I'm not sure I would come back but I do see where there is an appeal for most. read more
Came here on a Friday night with friends and there was a bit of a wait around 6:45 but we didn't have to wait long $260 for 4 people: 20% gratuity was automatically included because 4 people is considered a large party here This is what we ordered (not everything is pictured): - potato salad (complimentary appetizer/side that is soooo good) - dirty cauliflower (we had a veggie hater at our table who was pleasantly surprised and ended up loving it) - fried shrimp ball (one big ball with incisions for four pieces, very yummy) - 2 skewer combos (great way to sample different things but our table felt the chicken was the best) - oxtail omurice (a bit disappointed the egg didn't do the runny thing when we cut it open like traditional omurice, this was very rich and flavorful, presented very nicely but I'd get something different next time) - garlic chili tonkatsu ramen (they ran out of the pork belly and had to substitute it with more thin pieces of meat) Yes, was a bit on the pricier side but we enjoyed the ambience inside and the food was delicious. Personally I only enjoyed the skewers and I'd definitely come back to try their happy hour! read more
Excellent Japanese Restaurant! The decor is very cute and the ambiance great. We ordered a variety of dishes to share between friends, and all of them were great! They have an extensive menu so it may seem daunting, but I would recommend ordering their specials and definitely their omurice. Would highly recommend if nearby! read more
Fun and cute. They're busy! Showed up on a Friday for their happy hour (5-5:45pm) at 5:02 and 2/3 of the restaurant was already filled. The pineapple beer with mint, sublime. Everything else from their chicken heart skewers to deep fried salted egg yolk chicken wings to sashimi and raw octopus, delicious. Food was quite good! Service was nice and friendly. They want you to have a good time and to eat a lot. Very sweet staff. You don't however, have a lot of time to chat. I went with two other people and I hadn't seen them in about a month. We felt like we had to eat and order as much as possible within the 45 minutes before slowing down and making time to catch up and enjoy the food-- really enjoy the food. read more
2 years ago
My budget conscious self: "Let's save money and go early for HH deals!" My toxic trait never lets that happen. Three of us ferals ended up ordering for a party of six at Chōme. =T Chōme is a hot spot in the city for their HH Specials along with their sister restos: The Public Izakaya, NONO, KO, Babu, etc. Open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining only. No rezzies, walk-in only. Highly recommend arriving 10 minutes before opening to make it for the first wave. Don't recommend coming with more than 4 people. They will only seat complete parties. M E N U Extensive menu (small book) of Japanese izakaya (tapas), sushi, and Japanese western/fusion dishes. Beer, sake, and shochu only. 6% SF Mandate. 20% auto-gratuity for parties 4 or more. D E A L S / S P E C I A LS * Yelp check-in deal: Free Mini Pineapple Beer * Complimentary Potato Salad for each customer * HH Specials: Everyday from 5 pm - 6pm and 9 pm - 10 pm. - $5 HH Drinks: Beer, shochu highball, yuzu, nigori, cold sake, etc. - $5 Izakaya bites/handrolls - $6 Yakitori (2 skewers) - $8 Apps - $10 Oyster/Sashimi/Nigiri Sets F O O D HAPPY HOUR * Takowasa: Raw octopus w/ fresh wasabi ($5) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/4b7rsnw6 * Mentaiko Aji-Tama: Soft shoyu egg w/ fish paste ($5) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mtnnm2h7 * 4 pc Fresh Oysters w/ tobiko ($10 x2) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2ebthupb * 4 pc Yuzu Zinger Salmon sashimi w/ yuzu, ponzu, fresh wasabi ($10) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/juxpw5da * 4 pc Tuna Tataki: Seared tuna w/ ponzu, scallion, tobiko ($10) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/5yd9f482 * 2 pc Toro Toro Nigiri: Hamachi Toro & Bluefin O-Toro ($10 x3) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/ysxfsmft * YAKITORI, 2 pc ($6) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/5hcs2kej - Chicken Heart Yakitori - Chicken Cartilage - Chicken Thigh - Chicken Gizzard Everything we tried on the HH menu was solid. Oysters, sashimi, nigiri were all fresh. Yakitori (charcoal grilled) arrived hot and properly seasoned with the right textures. // REGULAR MENU * NYC "Big Mac" Nigiri w/ seared A5 wagyu, otoro, uni, black tobiko, truffle ($20 each x3) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mpzrapdt An over the top nigiri with luxe items creating a rich indulgent one bite. The A5 was overtorched tho. * OM Bite: Seared salmon toro, scallop, snow crab, uni, ikura, shiso ($22 each x3) // 4.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3nzzrvxs Another over the top bite but this time in a mini taco form with rich, buttery, briny goodness. Nori wasn't crispy tho. * Chu-toro Sizzler: 5 pc fatty tuna sashimi, crispy rice, scallion, hot iron plate, ponzu drizzle ($20) // 3.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/46z4bwsw Thick, fresh cuts of buttery chutoro but the sizzling ponzu was quite salty and it made the crispy rice soggy. * Ocean Crème Brûlée: Chilled egg custard, king crab, uni, caramelized sugar, ikura ($28) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/y9vzpp7j Flavors weren't balanced, ran too sweet. * Oxtail Omurice: Tomato stewed oxtail, omelet, demi-glace veggie fried rice ($32) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/7w9ruwrc Two pieces of fork tender oxtails (one was meaty, the other was mainly bone) in a very acidic tomato sauce. We were hoping for tornado style omelet that's soft and custardy but it wasn't and quite overdone. IMO, it wasn't worth the price. * Duck Duck Udon Carbonara 2.0: Grilled duck breast slices, crispy bacon, sautéed udon noodles, kimchi, onion, creamy pepper sauce, raw jidori yolk ($28) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2pby7p5j On paper it sounded good but the kimchi they used made the carbonara too sour. * Fun Fun Fuji Mountain: Hōjicha panna cotta w/ matcha ice cream, popsicle bits, sugared beans, fresh fruit, matcha cream sauce ($22) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/4fchr492 - Add warabimochi (+$2) An ideal dessert for sharing, the hōji panna cotta was jiggly, smooth, and roasty with the matcha ice cream and cream sauce adding a sweet earthiness. Really enjoyed the QQ chewy warabimochi. S E R V I C E Warm and friendly staff. Prompt food service. Despite being busy, staff was there when we needed them. Our water glasses never went empty (complimentary spa water w/ dragon fruit, watermelon, mint) and empty plates were promptly whisked away. A M B I A N C E Lively and quirky with tight seating. P A R K I N G Meter and residential parking only. Allot an extra 15 minutes to look for parking on the weekends. Overall, highly recommend Chōme for their HH specials. IMO, their strong suit are their raw dishes, sashimi/nigiri, and yakitori. 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…
Which options are both gluten-free and vegan thank you?
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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