The best authentic sushi in the bay area by far. Super cozy, service is very fast, and the sushi and sashimi is always so fresh and absolutely perfect. Perfect place for a date night. read more

Domo is something different than what I normally eat. My friends and I chose this place because another sushi place was too packed so I didn't read the full details before coming here. The place was really small and cute. My friends and I were the first group there for dinner. We ordered the following: Hawaiian Style Tuna Poke--pretty good but nothing too special. They just mixed tuna and wakame and topped it with tako. Crudos--Salmon & Scallops. They were both delicious. It's probably my favorite dish ordered. They are in spoons and it's like drinking a shooter. Sake Nigiri--nothing too special. It was a lot smaller than I expected but still good. Rock & Roll--unagi and avocado roll. The ratio of avocado to unagi was 2:1. I like avocado though so thought the roll was good. Fire Cracker Balls--These came out very small. It just tasted like deep fried rice balls topped with their sauces. Spicy Hulk--tuna inside a cucumber wrap. Good but probably wouldn't order it again. The owner was very nice to us and constantly checked up on us. This place can be pricey if you're looking to leave full. I had to order more food because I was not full and no where near satisfied. I would recommend this place as a place to try at least once. read more

Domo - Hawaiian style tuna poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hayes valley is such a nice area to walk around and do a little bit of shopping so we decided to do that before having sushi for dinner. Domo is definitely affordable. Each specialty roll costs about $9-15 which is average in most places and cheap in San Francisco. The place was super quaint and didn't have a large number of seats but a counter spot facing the street was still perfect. We had the firecracker balls, the spicy hulk, and the red dragon roll for our entrees and the chicken karage as an appetizer. The firecracker balls are highly recommended - it has a fishy eel taste to it but came out super hot and crispy so you barely taste the fishiness. The sauces for the roll was also a wonderful mixture of flavor. The spicy hulk is good, if you're into raw fish. It's just fish wrapped in cucumber with pieces of avocado in the middle and no rice. The sauce for that is spicy and quite heavenly as well. The red dragon roll is a typical spicy tuna roll, it was delicious but not anything out of the norm. Last but not least, the chicken karage. It was a rather large portion for $7 and was super crispy! We had to ask for rice though since chicken karage is salty in nature. Overall a wonderful experience and we'd definitely come back again. read more

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Got here around 6:30 on a Sunday night. We were seated right away by the window, which made for interesting visuals as it was Bay to Breakers day. :) The servers were very friendly & the food came out at a perfect pace. We started with the Daikon Salad. Delicious! I loved the dressing that that they used. Wasn't overly dressed either. We also had the Sake sashimi, which was melt in your mouth fresh! The jalapeño himachi is something to try if you like a little bit of kick. It's basically just a plain roll with rice, himachi, fresh jalapeño and seaweed. It was awesome! We felt daring so we decided to try one of their interesting rolls... The Mac Daddy. Tempura veggies and avocado rolled up with fresh salmon on top. SO good! We ended with their Toro. Mmmmmm 2 things that stood out to me was the freshness of their fish and the rice to fish ratio. Not too much rice. Just perfect. I believe that less is more. :) read more

Domo - Specials - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute place and super cozy! (If you want to go on a date where you're sitting VERY close to each other, this is probably a good place). However, it's definitely a more "western" sushi place. Unfortunately, the chefs choice sashimi platter isn't the freshest. You have to get the specials to get the better, more fresh fish but obviously much pricier. The sashimi is cut super thick unlike how Japanese sushi places do it. Overall not a bad experience and not expensive. I'd rather pay a bit more for authentic Japanese omakase. I wouldn't come back unfortunately. read more

Domo - Hamachi carpaccio - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite sushi place! It's so Cozy and the food melts in your mouth. I go to this place at least once a week and my suggestion is "domo" sushi roll and dragon plus the tacos (not your idea of taco) is amazing. Raul the manager is very sweet and everyone who works there. I give 20 stars to read more

The name "Domo" keeps conjuring up images of the Japanese cartoon character, but I'll put that image out of my head and just focus on this really amazing sushi place. Domo is a tiny (there's maybe 15 seats total) place in Hayes Valley that serves San Francisco-themed sushi. I'm a big fan of "rainbow roll"-type sushi, since it means I'll get to try a lot of different types of fish, so I ordered the Castro roll, which I really enjoyed. The fish was fresh and "melts" in your mouth. There's also some unique appetizers, such as fish tacos and crudos. I ordered the salmon and scallop crudos, which were delicious. They're served in little spoons, so it's a little confusing whether chopsticks should be involved in the consumption of crudos. Service is really fast: they serve sushi as soon as it's made, and they work pretty quickly! The price point is reasonable, but it's sushi, so of course it isn't going to be cheap. However, there's apparently $13 chirashi at lunch, so I'll need to come back and try it! read more

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A quaint little sushi bar in a nice neighbourhood with a lot of food options, this definitely stands out as a good option for sushi in the core is SF. It's a really small place and they do not take reservations, so go early if you can. If not be prepared to wait, but it will be worth it! The selection of fish is a little limited but the quality stands out. Each and every bite bursts with flavour and is how sushi should be enjoyed! Service is decent although it is hard with low staff to customer ratio. They do try their best to get to you although you will have to call for their attention now and then. Prices seem fair for the quality you are getting but this is not a great bang for your buck place as it is on the pricier side of things. read more

This place is a gem! We ordered 4 items from the menu and each was a strong dish on its own! Our least favorite is probably the kobe beef roll which is not bad at all. But compared to other things we ordered, it's a pale comparison. 1. Dynamite mussels: our favorite hands down!! It was creamy and delish. Baked and topped with tobiko 2. Uni and scallop crudos (tasting spoon): the uni was creamy and just wonderful. Scallop was refreshing with a hint of saltiness and cucumber to balance out the taste. $8 for 2 tasting spoons is considered a bargain when you get a generous amount of uni. 3. Wiki wiki roll: has layers of taste and it's not just a typical roll. There are different things that you can taste in one bite 4. Kobe beef: too creamy because of avocado. It drowns the taste of the beef itself Service is a bit slow and portion is a little small (but just right for me) but I will definitely go back for more! read more

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My girlfriend and I went to Sushi Zone originally, and the place was junky and cramped, watched one table take about 10 minutes to get tea (only one waitress and one guy cooking, other two were standing watching the one man making rolls). So we walked over to Domo and were so glad that we did! Excellent variety, cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and tasty rolls means this was an stellar find! Just having a server that notices when your out of tea makes a huge difference in the experience, and the candle lit window seating was the icing on the cake. 4 out of 5, not 5 because I've had better sushi elsewhere (Tomodachi in Hayward for instance has a Tuna Poki puts this one to shame!) read more

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I really like Hayes Valley and had been wanting to check Domo out, so when we finally got the chance to I was pretty excited. Their phone etiquette could use some fine tuning, because I called in to see what the wait time would be and if they took reservations. The woman on the other end wasn't very friendly, but when we actually ate at the restaurant all our interactions were very nice. DINER Salmon and spicy tuna crudos- what are crudos? I still don't know, but it was good! Seaweed salad Wiki wiki- favorite roll of the 3 Kobe beef- good roll to balance raw fish Spicy tuna- classic, but in very large pieces All the food was really good and bigger portions than I expected. For two people, we could have ordered more but that was enough to satiate our appetite. The restaurant is very small, so there could be a wait. I would still come back though, just get here when they open to beat the crowd. Domo Arigato! read more

The interior of the restaurant is fairly small. There are only two tables(seat about 4) and then there is bar seating. It also has outdoor seating, but this is also pretty limited. The service was fast and the servers were attentive to water. The sushi itself was crunch, flavor able, and fresh. Overall the experience was very pleasant, and I would return. read more

Domo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm truly a sucker for good music playing in the background, and Domo definitely gets it right. There's something about the mix of jazz and sushi, and of R&B/hip-hip and sushi that really works. Domo to me is the less pretentious, more casual brother to Yoshi's, without live music, and in a cozier home. Aside from the ambience, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The folks delivering our food placed the plates on our table with little jokes and spritely remarks. The food itself was delectable. While pricey, I'd say the food is well worth it. Here's the run-down of what we divulged in: Hawaiian Style Tuna Poke - delicious, nice flavors, but not groundbreaking in terms of innovative flavors, yet still worth the price. Small crudos, spicy tuna and scallop - once again delicious: tuna tasted fresh, seasoning was good, but I particularly enjoyed the scallop. Fire Cracker Balls - Yelp tips told us to get it. The Fire Cracker Balls were indeed crackin'. Domo Roll - I'm not a fan of the Lion King roll to begin with, but this roll changed my mind for the night. Kobe Beef - as an unusual item, we obviously had to try this. Verdict: The beef was well seasoned, and the roll itself was rich and creamy (because of the avocado). Overall, I'd re-order, yes. Mac Daddy - daddy got it right. delicious. Thanks for the meal, Domo. read more

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I went to grab lunch on a Friday with my friend. Ever since we saw the pictures of the fish taco, we knew we had to go to Domo. Our overall experience was nice. It felt very welcoming and comfortable. Maybe because it wasn't filled with customers. I was so excited that we didn't have to wait because I was starving. We were promptly greeted and seated at the bar as soon as we walked in.The waiter was very polite. What we ordered: - Fish Taco: So creative and delicious! It was refreshing yet satisfying. -Spicy Hulk roll: I personally love cucumber so I thought it was so good! - Crudos: Each order comes with two: we each got the scallop and salmon one. The salmon was good and fresh. The scallop one was very good and very fresh. I was surprised. - Fiesta roll: This one was good. It had mango it in. -Negi Hama roll: It was simple and good. Overall, everything was very fresh. I would definitely come back depending if there would be a wait. read more

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Terrible. The server wouldn't serve us at 10:30pm. Maybe they should change their closing time to 10:30 and not 11:00. He also had a terrible attitude. I hope management takes action. read more

For me, this is a Sunday/Monday night spot (not so crowded or loud). I usually order a bunch of sashimi and one cooked item. The uni with quail egg was suprisingly fresh =D The last time I came, I think I had way to much sake..... Easy parking!!! read more

Domo - uni with quail egg - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing fusion Japanese! Yes, it's probably not the most "authentic" Japanese sushi and you may find better ones in more Japanese area. But this is a very unique and sincere fusion Japanese shop. Unique dishes and combinations, excellent balance in taste and texture, ie the fish taco and spicy hulk. Also tried the Saba Hit who has hints of plum flavor in it. It is unfortunate that the store is so small and the wait can be as long as an hour on a Friday night at 9pm. That's the only reason for the minus one star. Will definitely go back, maybe get some happy hour snacks before heading over there at 8pm next time! read more

Domo - Fish tacos with tempura nori and torched salmon and topped with salsa. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very small, but nice sushi spot. We came here on a Sunday night and didn't have to wait too long. We were seated at the bar and it was extremely tight. Still enjoyed our meal though, as our food was good. Not the largest menu, but the food was high quality and that's all you can ask for. I'll definitely return to eat at Domo! read more

Domo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My lovely wife and I are committed to finding great sushi, at least one establishment in our beloved city that prepares and plates great sushi with only the best ingredients available that day at market. I would not write that Domo has for us claimed that mantle but we were pleasantly surprised and thankful to the Japanese owner of Cotton Sheep just around the corner who recommended Domo. We ordered maguro, shake, ikura, taco and hamachi prepared nigirizushi style. We also enjoyed negitoro and tekkyu makizushi. On balance the ingredients were good although hamachi displayed unwanted red. Domo does score big points for serving what I would refer to as a 'traditional' sushi offering that you would find in local sushi bars that serve that nation's families in thousands of tiny neighborhoods across Japan. We will return with a view to more thoroughly probing Domo's ingredients, preparation, plating and balance of menu. read more

A great sushi spot -- the fish is fresh but my favorite roll is definitely the sweet potato roll. Pretty small so not great for groups but a cute date spot! read more

Place: This is a small quaint sushi place that prides itself on carrying primarily regional fish. Most of the interior seating is bar (sushi bar or against the window). Price/value used to be really good, but prices have been going up to catch up with the other places in the area. This place has a pretty decadent variety of rolls, which I think is what most people come for. I like this place, and I'm always happy to stop by to eat here when the line isn't long. Best value: They offer a really good lunch deal for sushi over rice. Presentation is ok. Price point is really good. Btw, if you happen to come on a hot day, avoid sitting in the middle of the sushi bar. There is an exhaust fan from the refrigerator that blows out on two of the bar seats. read more

Great, fresh sushi. It is a quaint restaurant and quite cozy for a date night. There is bar seating only; facing sushi bar or windows (which allows for excellent people watching). There are also a few small outdoor tables. Service was friendly and quick. Ordered the Dragon roll from the day's specials. It was amazing. Highly recommend if it's an option. Will definitely be back to try more rolls! read more

Domo - Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Confession: I don't eat sushi and I still loved this place. Domo is so so so tiny, but it is the perfect intimate spot for a date night or small (and I do mean small) gathering. By a miracle, we managed to get 7 people seated within about 30 minutes, but I think we got lucky. They do have limited options for the non-seafood eaters like me, but the Kobe beef roll was such a pleasant surprise and so tasty! read more

Super fresh sushi. We had the specials of bluefin and albacore nigiri which were both amazing. The hulk rolls were the highlight though - good spicy kick to it. The seaweed salad and miso soup were also standard great starters. The squid Ika nigiri was also impressively fresh. Only down side is to how small the place is but cosy for a bite for 2 worked for us :) read more

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Great sushi with a cute atmosphere and wonderful location in Hayes! However, their wait times are so so long (easily over an hour for a party of 3 on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday), and the service at the door is not always the best. Would easily be 4 stars if they had a better reservation system, but my last 3 experiences here have been quite stressful and underwhelming. read more

Came at 530pm on a Tuesday and didn't have to wait. My favorite was the poke tacos and the chefs special - firecracker balls! Love the cosy, small and ambient atmosphere. read more

I stopped into Domo this past week for a quick business lunch as it's one of the few sushi spots open in Hayes Valley at noon. I've eaten at Domo a few times before and always found it to be pretty run of the mill sushi. I'm not knocking this place but, it's one of those sushi spots that gives you an experience like you'd expect for basic sushi. The only difference is that Domo is more expensive than what you're getting. I ordered the lunch special which was a solid deal. 14.99 for soup, salad and your choice of two proteins on top of rice. I opted for the spicy tuna and seared albacore and they were what you'd except. I also ordered a side of ikura nigiri and they were decent. Look. The fish is good, just good. If you're looking for a casual sushi spot in an intimate setting then it's a good option. read more

Had a great experience going to this place! It is a small little restaurant but the wait was not bad. They do not take reservations. On a Saturday night around 730 our wait was only 15 minutes! I got the Kobe Beef roll and the Alpha roll and the Old School Negihama roll! All of them were delicious. read more

Domo - Alpha Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have only been here once, but I seriously see no reason for giving this place anything less than 5 stars. It was INSANELY delicious. A friend and I shared hamachi, the Domo roll and the Fire Cracker Balls which he had told me would change my life. One bite of that fire cracker ball and I knew I had an addiction. The Domo roll is also now on my list of top favorite rolls ever. You should definitely order those two! I had hamachi at this super expensive snobby restaurant in Vegas and honestly, Domo's was just as melt-in-your-mouth-super-fresh delicious but at half the price. The prices at Domo are just right. You are eating super fresh yummy sushi in Hayes Valley, so it's not cheap, but it's not so expensive I consider it a splurge either. It's appropriately priced. Domo is a small place so I wouldn't recommend bringing your whole posse here and yelling "SAKI BOMB!!!!!!!!!!", while twirling your shirt in the air. Bring a friend or two and enjoy the chill ambiance. read more

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The sushi was delicious! The dragon roll was great. The service was lacking, not incredibly kind. read more

Domo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

When my husband and I have gone here, we had excellent service. When he dined alone, not so much. The food is excellent, but the decor does not match the destination restaurant prices. The restaurant is oddly placed in a working-class neighborhood. The owners are trying very hard to realize their American Dream, for which I applaud them. I just wish their attention to my husband when he dined alone had been better. read more

If you love sushi and is very picky about eating sushi like me, then this is the place you WILL and HAVE TO check it out!! It is really YUMMY!!!! OMG its KILLER SASHIMI!! Here is the list of what we (2) ordered our check total $80.00 including tip. Chef special sashimi spider roll toro onigiri tuna poki salad (a bit salty) fish taco (must order) Ama Ebi (sweet shrimp) Red Snapper (onigiri) Its a nice small place sitting at the bar or outside. Must try if you love sushi read more

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Given the many sushi choices that this city provides, sushi is a difficult battle to settle. I am a quick walk from Japantown, which would assumedly have the best sushi I've encountered, but instead it was nestled in Hayes Valley. With wide windows and meager space, Sushi Domo proves that minimal Japanese food can be done inexpensively and tastefully. Had the $12 lunch special, totally delicious! Chicken karaage, California roll, and a salad, staples taken to the next level. read more

Surprising and creative combinations with super fresh fish! Fire cracker balls lived up to their name! Domo roll was over the top and deliciously so Dragon roll was well executed Fish tacos was a super fresh interpretation, with a seaweed "shell" read more

This place is super cozy, but that makes it super small. There's very limited seating and a wait for 2 even before 6pm on a Saturday. I tried the crudo spoons. Its $7 for a choice of 2, between a scallop, salmon, spicy tuna, uni and ankimo crudo. I tried the uni and the ankimo, both of which were delicious, but not comparable to the spoonfull of happiness at koo sushi. We also tried the salmon citron, 5 roll wrapped salon slices. It was ok, presentation was soso. And the fireball... was not good. The portion is super small. It's super fried, and basically tastes like fries rice balls. In fact, when I bit it open, I could barely see any traces of the spicy tuna. Cute space, but not good enough for a return visit. read more

Located in Hayes Valley in San Francisco, this is one of the best sushi joints I've ever been to! Definitely, come early - or better yet, come before they open because lines form quickly! And it's not a big place either - seats maybe 25-30 people max. The best thing about this place is the presentation of their food! The presentation of their dishes looks so great that you take a moment to enjoy looking at it before stuffing your face! :D For the appetizers, definitely try the carpaccios! They are delish! Their fsh tacos are also a must! - and no, its not the type that you fold and hold with your hand. All the ingredients are layered up top and it's held up by a round, crispy taco shell on the bottom. And definitely order the Crudos - which is similar to sashimi but served on a spoon with different seasonings and flavorings. As far as the rolls/nigiri/sashimi goes, they have the usual and from experience, it just depends on personal experience what you like to order (eg. I don't like my fish cooked - baked or fried - when i order rolls). Overall, an excellent sushi joint to come and visit if you're in the San Francisco earlier! The atmosphere is charming and intimate, and the employees are friendly and attentive. read more

One of the best sushi restaurants in SF and worldwide apart from Japan. Fresh, super creative and unique rolls. You really can't go wrong. The fire tuna ball is really all it's cracked up to be. It's saucy and probably not healthy but super delicious and has a kick. The wiki wiki was a smash hit too with our group. The Castro roll is basically just a rainbow roll and a hit as well. I liked Saba Hit and well actually everything we ordered. The only drawback of this place is the size. There's only one table that seats 4 people. Otherwise it's mainly bar seating or there's a few 2 people tables inside and outside. It's really a date place! But a great choice for a date place as its intimate, romantic, and the food is delicious plus sushi is great for sharing. The wait can apparently be insane but we got lucky and didn't have to wait too long Put your name down on the clipboard and get a drink nearby. read more

I come here for their "small crudos", all of which I have enjoyed. 2 for $10. In this order: Uni - avocado, wasabi soy & sea salt Scallop - yuzu cucumber, tobiko, rice vinegar & sea salt Salmon - capers, sweet onion, avocado & olive oil Spicy Tuna - sriracha, sesame oil, cilantro & avocado This eatery is just the right size, in my opinion, and I love the indoor/outdoor feel. read more

Food was delicious although very pricey compared to other sushi places in the city. My favorite presentation and tasting sushi in SF

Ended up walking in here on a lark after deciding to ditch our original choice. Alas Domo is very popular even at 9pm Sunday but it was worth the short wait. The albacore and Hamachi sashimi were melt-in-your mouth tender and the salmon was good too. Service was fast and efficient at the sushi bar. Subtract 1* for the atmosphere (chairs are pretty jammed) and the somewhat abrupt but efficient server who seemed more interested in moving customers along so they could close down. But overall a great experience for those who are willing to venture a couple of block above Gough St. read more