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Second time here! Always so fast but it's pretty empty. It didn't look as fresh this time compared to my first time. I I mean for $17.29 for this portion I'd say it's pretty good. I wanted to see if they could switch out the roll for another kind but they don't do that. There are tables upstairs but people just buy and go.
I went here for lunch on a Tuesday recently and there wasn't much of a wait! At this place, you can pick up what packed foods you want at the fridge by the walls and then pay for it at the front, but if you go later during the lunch hours, then the fridge might be a little empty. Anyways, I got the Grilled Lemongrass Pork Bento. The food was good, but it eventually got a little too salty for me as I was eating more of it. I was ok with it being a bit too salty since I was hungry, so maybe that's why it didn't bother me too much. I'd recommend this place! They usually have more food and small grab and go snacks, but during the time I went, they didn't have much available at the fridge. They also have tables here if you decide to eat your meal here. The meal I got here also filled me up, so I was happy about that.
Way better than airport sushi! Your basic quick take out sushi place. Fish tastes pretty fresh, with average quality. The sushi sets are nice since they come with salmon and tuna, and two types of roles. The nigiri slices were slightly on the thinner side and tasted precut, since pieces were a little drier on the edges. Rice was average, neither too moist nor too dry. Set was about $18. Grab and go, or sit for a quick bite. Great when you are on the rush. Dont bring a date..
Thought this would be a quick-and-go sushi joint, but the only thing you can grab is a soda. Had to order the sushi and wait a few minutes. On one hand it's fresher. But on the other hand, it's not high end sushi anyway so there's not much marginal benefit to waiting for it to be freshly made (versus grabbing it quickly to go). Chicken Karaage: This was the free side that came with a sushi set. Was lukewarm, bordering on cold. And the batter wasn't crispy. Mega Set: The raw tuna and avocado roll with a creamy sauce was tasty and the main highlight. The tuna nigiri was a mixed experience with one piece being tender while the other piece felt overly firm. The salmon nigiri was just ok... and the color seemed a little off. The California roll was kinda bland.
I stumbled upon this place a few weeks ago. I was drawn in by the simple aesthetics, bright pops of color on the wall and lastly, the color shelves of sushi on the far right wall. I grabbed a brown rice unagi onirgi and enjoyed it later in the day. It was yummy, filling and guilt free. Then yesterday, I saw on instagram someone had posted a beautiful meal called "Trust Me Lite" from Sugarfish in Los Angeles. It consisted of 4 tuna mini rolls, 4 crab mini rolls, 4 assorted nigiris and edamame. At sugarfish, this costs $23. This inspired me to get sushi for lunch today and I made my own little "trust me lite" meals for a fraction of the cost! If I got the exact same items as Sugarfish, it would have been about $11 without the edamame. I cant speak to Sugarfish and IKU quality differences, but I would def eat IKU again when the craving hits.
It was a 'meh.' I had picked up the deluxe pack for $13.99 that had two types of rolls -- one of which was a shrimp tempura roll -- and six nigiris consisting of salmon, ahi, ebi and unagi. The rolls were decent, but the nigiris were disappointing to say the least. The most charitable way to describe it was that it wasn't disgusting; I ate them all but I wouldn't order them again. I guess I expected a little too much from a pre packaged sushi lunch. However I think the Safeway sushis (yes I've had those too before once, maybe twice) had better nigiris than this. I wouldn't have mind paying $9.95 for a box of rolls but those nigiris were a downer and not worth the premium.
Another day, another MEALPAL adventure lunch as I finish up my first month back in the FiDi. Today I got the RAINBOW POKE BOWL through the Mealpal program. Portion was a good size. Flavor was just OK for me -- their salmon marinade is wayyy too salty. Imitation crab was tasty and not too creamy. Corn and cucumber were also just OK -- no flavor at all, would prefer some seaweed salad instead. I also bought an UNAGI ONIGIRI separately. I really liked the unagi rice ball! Was ~$3. Eel tasted fresh and brown rice wasn't hard at all. Would only wish there was a bit more fish filling. I liked how the flavor of the teriyaki sauce didn't overwhelm the fish. I also enjoyed some fatty fish pieces. I think I saw a review that said the rice balls "tasted fishy" -- I disagree! It's probably from the furikake they sprinkle over the rice balls which I think add a nice umami flavor. May come back for other rice balls. Would pass on the poke bowls and spend a few bucks more elsewhere for something like that.
The place is a little bit hidden, I probably will never know this place if its not because of the Ritual app (they usually have good offers in there). First impression: I've always loved to-go sushi place (not bento). In fact, I've been looking for to-go individual sushi spot that offers good food with reasonable price. I've found one in New York but had hard time finding one in SF, so now I've found one! The place is not so big, but not so small. It has minimalist and straight-to-the-point design. They have one or two small self service tables for those who wants to eat in, but mostly this place is for to-go purposes. For the food variety, they have plenty of variety for their size. From sushi, bento, and assorted sushi platters. I have not tried all the varieties but the two items I had was actually pretty good. One is pork katsu and the other one is one of their specialty sushi. Their pork katsu was a little bit too dry in my opinion, and the sauce was too sweet. The portion was rather small for their price, so don't expect to come here and be overly full. Their baby octopus also not the best because it was too dry.. Oh, but their servers are all nice and friendly. Afterall, they deserve a 4-star because I remember their sushi was nice (it's been few months ago, and I immediately ate it at that time before taking picture because I was too hungry). Even though their pork katsu is not the best, but their sushi is good with reasonable price.
The take-out concept is so much fun! Basically, you go in, grab a box (basket) and go shopping. Sushi are wrapped ndividual and neatly stocked in wicker baskets in a fridge. Pick and choose your favorite pieces, then go to the cashier to pay. Don't forget to sign up for the rewards! If you eat there, might as well sign up! My go to pieces: ! avocado roll ($1.20) ! salmon nigiri ($1.30) ! unagi nigiri ($1.30) ! tamago nigiri ($1.30) ! spam onigiri ($3.00) ! unagi onigiri ($3.29) ! california roll (can't remember) All freshly made daily. All very good for my tummy.
Great place to go if you like the flavor of takoyaki! They have a "hot foods" section by the register, and I was so excited to see that they had takoyaki. It was 6 pieces for $5 or something, which is considerately cheaper than takoyaki as an appetizer at a restaurant. The flavor was really good, and it was filling too. The only thing is that it is placed in a box all sealed and such (well, what do you expect, as it's the concept of this grab n go place), the takoyaki edges weren't crunchy. The flavor was still there though, and this is a great lunch option if I feel like taking a long walk during my lunch hour and grabbing something quick and easy on the way back. Their sushi here is interesting. They have individual "nigiri" pieces, from salmon, tuna, roe, tamago, eel, and so much more. They have these boxes where you can fill the box to what pieces you'd like. Each piece is individually wrapped, so there's quite a bit of plastic involved. The pieces look so cute in its wrapping, and the taste of the $1.30 pieces and such are as expected. Not "restaurant quality," but at a pricepoint and the grab n go style, it isn't bad. They also have maki pieces, such as avocado, and those come in 2 per plastic thingy. They also have standard grocery-like boxes with a variety of combinations too, but I thought it was really nice that you can make your own box. Aside from some hot food and sushi options, they have poke bowls. The bowls looked yummy and they were around $12 or so. They have Japanese drinks here too. Very clean, bright spot. I'd definitely keep coming back here for their $5 takoyaki. They also do 30% off in the late afternoon till 6PM.
This place is just like a mini mart in Tokyo, Japan. It is super clean, very bright and organized. Some items I tried: California roll 5/5 I was very surprised bc this tastes amazing. This california roll is nothing like the regular plain and tiny california roll you usually get elsewhere. It is huge and has a lot of crab stuffing in it. It is also covered with fish roe. Salmon roll 4/5 It has salmon and avocado inside and white and black sesame outside. Tuna roll 3/5 If you are not a fun of green onion, don't get this one as it had green onion on top of the roll. And the roll is pretty tasteless so I had to dip the mayo sauce on the side. Rainbow poke bowl 4/5 I tried their rainbow poke bowl the other day. It comes with salmon poke, crab salad, corn, and cucumber. I liked the crab salad more than the salmon poke part of it.
Just moved my office to the Financial District and accidentally stumbled upon this sushi to-go spot near work. Love that they offer both sushi and bento options--gives some nice variety for lunch. Food quality gets an 8/10 from me; it's pretty impressive, especially for a quick service place. Prices aren't the cheapest around, but they're definitely acceptable considering the location. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for quality Asian fast food in the area. Great find!
Date & Time: Wednesday April 25, 2018 @ Noon Lunch Date: The Husband Scene: Groups of FiDi Professionals in Bespoke Open-Collar Shirts & Ladies in Tailored Blazers w/ Sheath Dresses Decor: Minimalistic + Modern = Aesthetically Pleasing. Choose Your Sushi of Choice as You Enter(Either Pre-Boxed Set or Grab a To-Go Box & Fill It with Individually Wrapped Pieces or Have the Cute Cashier Guy Walk You Through the Process- Which We Opted), Check-Out at The Counter & Enjoy at One of The Reclaimed Wood Tables or Counter Over-Looking All the Dapper I-Bankers Walking By or Mezzanine Level for a Little More Intimacy Service: Friendly, Helpful, Adorable Japanese Guy Devour: Deluxe Box + Customize your Own Box(We Selected Snow Crab, Tuna, Avo Maki,Spicy Tuna Hosomaki). Cute Packaging Reminiscent of Sugarfish in LA. For Dessert Vanilla Mille Total: $32.32
3 months ago
I was in the neighborhood and got the Pork Katsu Curry. It was my first time trying pork katsu, since most places usually have chicken katsu. There was a generous portion of pork katsu in the bento box, and the curry came in a small container on the side. I enjoyed dipping the pork katsu into the curry. I like these bento boxes, and you can tell they're freshly made, especially since they're closed on weekends. read more
Walking down FiDi there a few places to grab and go food during the lunch hour in San Francisco. Getting food to go is almost a standard during the lunch hours in the Financial District in San Francisco. Sandwiches are usually the food to go to when it comes with food to go. Some also go for salads and wraps. There is an industry called fast food which offers quick foods such as cheeseburgers, fish burgers and fries. There is one place which has some fresh fish available to grab and go on Montgomery street. It's called IKU sushi. I walking through downtown San Francisco you can build an appetite. I like sushi and wanted something which looks fresh and I landed at IKU sushi . There are a lot of foods to choose from when it comes to bowls. There is everything from Korean beef bulgogi to fish rolls like salmon. I had the Deluxe Set which came with Salmon nigiri,Tuna nigiri, Shrimp nigiri, Unagi nigiri, Panko shrimp roll, and California roll. The rolls were freshly made and very tasty. This is a good spot to grab food on the go in the Financial District of San Francisco. Take a "stroll "for some food to take out and food "to go "located in the Financial District of "San Francisco "where you grab a bento box and some "sushi roll " Good size pieces they have a good "sushi cutter" the sushi fish melts in your mouth like "butter " and you can't just eat one you want "another" at UKI sushi on Montgomery street and the cross street is "Sutter" read more
8 months ago
Disappointed with the quality of the bento. The tofu is dry and the vegetables is insufficient with weird smell. Service is okay. Usual grab and go spot. read more
Second time here! Always so fast but it's pretty empty. It didn't look as fresh this time compared to my first time. I I mean for $17.29 for this portion I'd say it's pretty good. I wanted to see if they could switch out the roll for another kind but they don't do that. There are tables upstairs but people just buy and go. read more
I went here for lunch on a Tuesday recently and there wasn't much of a wait! At this place, you can pick up what packed foods you want at the fridge by the walls and then pay for it at the front, but if you go later during the lunch hours, then the fridge might be a little empty. Anyways, I got the Grilled Lemongrass Pork Bento. The food was good, but it eventually got a little too salty for me as I was eating more of it. I was ok with it being a bit too salty since I was hungry, so maybe that's why it didn't bother me too much. I'd recommend this place! They usually have more food and small grab and go snacks, but during the time I went, they didn't have much available at the fridge. They also have tables here if you decide to eat your meal here. The meal I got here also filled me up, so I was happy about that. read more
Way better than airport sushi! Your basic quick take out sushi place. Fish tastes pretty fresh, with average quality. The sushi sets are nice since they come with salmon and tuna, and two types of roles. The nigiri slices were slightly on the thinner side and tasted precut, since pieces were a little drier on the edges. Rice was average, neither too moist nor too dry. Set was about $18. Grab and go, or sit for a quick bite. Great when you are on the rush. Dont bring a date.. read more
9 months ago
Thought this would be a quick-and-go sushi joint, but the only thing you can grab is a soda. Had to order the sushi and wait a few minutes. On one hand it's fresher. But on the other hand, it's not high end sushi anyway so there's not much marginal benefit to waiting for it to be freshly made (versus grabbing it quickly to go). Chicken Karaage: This was the free side that came with a sushi set. Was lukewarm, bordering on cold. And the batter wasn't crispy. Mega Set: The raw tuna and avocado roll with a creamy sauce was tasty and the main highlight. The tuna nigiri was a mixed experience with one piece being tender while the other piece felt overly firm. The salmon nigiri was just ok... and the color seemed a little off. The California roll was kinda bland. read more
5 years ago
I stumbled upon this place a few weeks ago. I was drawn in by the simple aesthetics, bright pops of color on the wall and lastly, the color shelves of sushi on the far right wall. I grabbed a brown rice unagi onirgi and enjoyed it later in the day. It was yummy, filling and guilt free. Then yesterday, I saw on instagram someone had posted a beautiful meal called "Trust Me Lite" from Sugarfish in Los Angeles. It consisted of 4 tuna mini rolls, 4 crab mini rolls, 4 assorted nigiris and edamame. At sugarfish, this costs $23. This inspired me to get sushi for lunch today and I made my own little "trust me lite" meals for a fraction of the cost! If I got the exact same items as Sugarfish, it would have been about $11 without the edamame. I cant speak to Sugarfish and IKU quality differences, but I would def eat IKU again when the craving hits. read more
It was a 'meh.' I had picked up the deluxe pack for $13.99 that had two types of rolls -- one of which was a shrimp tempura roll -- and six nigiris consisting of salmon, ahi, ebi and unagi. The rolls were decent, but the nigiris were disappointing to say the least. The most charitable way to describe it was that it wasn't disgusting; I ate them all but I wouldn't order them again. I guess I expected a little too much from a pre packaged sushi lunch. However I think the Safeway sushis (yes I've had those too before once, maybe twice) had better nigiris than this. I wouldn't have mind paying $9.95 for a box of rolls but those nigiris were a downer and not worth the premium. read more
Another day, another MEALPAL adventure lunch as I finish up my first month back in the FiDi. Today I got the RAINBOW POKE BOWL through the Mealpal program. Portion was a good size. Flavor was just OK for me -- their salmon marinade is wayyy too salty. Imitation crab was tasty and not too creamy. Corn and cucumber were also just OK -- no flavor at all, would prefer some seaweed salad instead. I also bought an UNAGI ONIGIRI separately. I really liked the unagi rice ball! Was ~$3. Eel tasted fresh and brown rice wasn't hard at all. Would only wish there was a bit more fish filling. I liked how the flavor of the teriyaki sauce didn't overwhelm the fish. I also enjoyed some fatty fish pieces. I think I saw a review that said the rice balls "tasted fishy" -- I disagree! It's probably from the furikake they sprinkle over the rice balls which I think add a nice umami flavor. May come back for other rice balls. Would pass on the poke bowls and spend a few bucks more elsewhere for something like that. read more
The place is a little bit hidden, I probably will never know this place if its not because of the Ritual app (they usually have good offers in there). First impression: I've always loved to-go sushi place (not bento). In fact, I've been looking for to-go individual sushi spot that offers good food with reasonable price. I've found one in New York but had hard time finding one in SF, so now I've found one! The place is not so big, but not so small. It has minimalist and straight-to-the-point design. They have one or two small self service tables for those who wants to eat in, but mostly this place is for to-go purposes. For the food variety, they have plenty of variety for their size. From sushi, bento, and assorted sushi platters. I have not tried all the varieties but the two items I had was actually pretty good. One is pork katsu and the other one is one of their specialty sushi. Their pork katsu was a little bit too dry in my opinion, and the sauce was too sweet. The portion was rather small for their price, so don't expect to come here and be overly full. Their baby octopus also not the best because it was too dry.. Oh, but their servers are all nice and friendly. Afterall, they deserve a 4-star because I remember their sushi was nice (it's been few months ago, and I immediately ate it at that time before taking picture because I was too hungry). Even though their pork katsu is not the best, but their sushi is good with reasonable price. read more
The take-out concept is so much fun! Basically, you go in, grab a box (basket) and go shopping. Sushi are wrapped ndividual and neatly stocked in wicker baskets in a fridge. Pick and choose your favorite pieces, then go to the cashier to pay. Don't forget to sign up for the rewards! If you eat there, might as well sign up! My go to pieces: ! avocado roll ($1.20) ! salmon nigiri ($1.30) ! unagi nigiri ($1.30) ! tamago nigiri ($1.30) ! spam onigiri ($3.00) ! unagi onigiri ($3.29) ! california roll (can't remember) All freshly made daily. All very good for my tummy. read more
Great place to go if you like the flavor of takoyaki! They have a "hot foods" section by the register, and I was so excited to see that they had takoyaki. It was 6 pieces for $5 or something, which is considerately cheaper than takoyaki as an appetizer at a restaurant. The flavor was really good, and it was filling too. The only thing is that it is placed in a box all sealed and such (well, what do you expect, as it's the concept of this grab n go place), the takoyaki edges weren't crunchy. The flavor was still there though, and this is a great lunch option if I feel like taking a long walk during my lunch hour and grabbing something quick and easy on the way back. Their sushi here is interesting. They have individual "nigiri" pieces, from salmon, tuna, roe, tamago, eel, and so much more. They have these boxes where you can fill the box to what pieces you'd like. Each piece is individually wrapped, so there's quite a bit of plastic involved. The pieces look so cute in its wrapping, and the taste of the $1.30 pieces and such are as expected. Not "restaurant quality," but at a pricepoint and the grab n go style, it isn't bad. They also have maki pieces, such as avocado, and those come in 2 per plastic thingy. They also have standard grocery-like boxes with a variety of combinations too, but I thought it was really nice that you can make your own box. Aside from some hot food and sushi options, they have poke bowls. The bowls looked yummy and they were around $12 or so. They have Japanese drinks here too. Very clean, bright spot. I'd definitely keep coming back here for their $5 takoyaki. They also do 30% off in the late afternoon till 6PM. read more
This place is just like a mini mart in Tokyo, Japan. It is super clean, very bright and organized. Some items I tried: California roll 5/5 I was very surprised bc this tastes amazing. This california roll is nothing like the regular plain and tiny california roll you usually get elsewhere. It is huge and has a lot of crab stuffing in it. It is also covered with fish roe. Salmon roll 4/5 It has salmon and avocado inside and white and black sesame outside. Tuna roll 3/5 If you are not a fun of green onion, don't get this one as it had green onion on top of the roll. And the roll is pretty tasteless so I had to dip the mayo sauce on the side. Rainbow poke bowl 4/5 I tried their rainbow poke bowl the other day. It comes with salmon poke, crab salad, corn, and cucumber. I liked the crab salad more than the salmon poke part of it. read more
2 years ago
Just moved my office to the Financial District and accidentally stumbled upon this sushi to-go spot near work. Love that they offer both sushi and bento options--gives some nice variety for lunch. Food quality gets an 8/10 from me; it's pretty impressive, especially for a quick service place. Prices aren't the cheapest around, but they're definitely acceptable considering the location. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for quality Asian fast food in the area. Great find! read more
8 years ago
Date & Time: Wednesday April 25, 2018 @ Noon Lunch Date: The Husband Scene: Groups of FiDi Professionals in Bespoke Open-Collar Shirts & Ladies in Tailored Blazers w/ Sheath Dresses Decor: Minimalistic + Modern = Aesthetically Pleasing. Choose Your Sushi of Choice as You Enter(Either Pre-Boxed Set or Grab a To-Go Box & Fill It with Individually Wrapped Pieces or Have the Cute Cashier Guy Walk You Through the Process- Which We Opted), Check-Out at The Counter & Enjoy at One of The Reclaimed Wood Tables or Counter Over-Looking All the Dapper I-Bankers Walking By or Mezzanine Level for a Little More Intimacy Service: Friendly, Helpful, Adorable Japanese Guy Devour: Deluxe Box + Customize your Own Box(We Selected Snow Crab, Tuna, Avo Maki,Spicy Tuna Hosomaki). Cute Packaging Reminiscent of Sugarfish in LA. For Dessert Vanilla Mille Total: $32.32 read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Hmm. I like that you can select your own nigiri and that it's convenient. After looking at their selection, I decided to go for one of those combo boxes since I get a little bit of everything. The presentation looks good. Too bad the freshness and flavors fell short. Their rice was way to mushy and fish was not fresh. I didn't eat the tune as it looked so dry and old. For $15, I would have rather gone to Safeway's for their sushi. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
I dropped in here for a mid-morning snack. I bought the chicken teri onigiri and the spam onigiri. I did not like the chicken. The texture was like decomposed chicken - very mushy. However the spam onigiri was spot on. For $6 that's cheaper than a drink and pastry at the bux! read more
7 years ago
Cool on the go concept that reminded me of Tokyo sushi marts! All the items are fresh everyday and after 4pm all items are 30% off! I made my own box and this ranged for about $15-18 for a pick of 10 pieces. Each piece of sushi doesn't go above $2 each. They also have ready made boxes that range from $12-$15. Overall I think this concept Is great of the area. Since most of the people in financial district work 8-6 this is a fast and great alternative. They also have seats on the above loft and the place is nice and clean! I'd go back when I know I'm in a time crunch for work. The one reason I brought down the start is all the packaging and waste it brings. I wish it was display in a buffet style so I don't have to end up with so much waste! read more
I have been here so many times that the owner/staffs who work here recognizes me every time when I pay them a visit. Hi, yes it's me again :)...! Yup, I'm the one who keeps bringing friends/coworkers to this place haha. From when it first opened to now, this place has been one of THE places to go when I am in the area for work. This cute little sushi grocery store reminds me of the grocery markets in Hong Kong where the sushi are all individually wrapped and ready to go. FUN FACT: "iku" means "to go" in Japanese. Cute! When I mentioned to the staff of how much it reminds me of Hong Kong, he responded that this place actually did originate from HK or the owner is from HK. Cool!! I always get their snowcrab, squid, marinated salmon sushi, and their takoyaki. They are the best ones! I took my friend who loves sushi here and he immediately fell in love and now this place is also on his lunch-of-choice list too! The prices are fairly reasonable for the quality of the sushi. It's pretty good quality but of course don't expect $$$ restaurant grade sushi. It IS a quick grab and go sushi place. I LOVE how their box cover is designed to put your soy sauce and wasabi. Asian designs are just so much smarter. BTW come here after 4pm and it's happy hour prices at 30% off! Hope you guys stick around so I can keep coming back!! read more
This place seemed cute so I went to try it. Inside reminds me more of a nice 7-11. It was pretty basic design inside. There is a lot of sushi options and then different Japanese foods. It wasn't too busy inside, but it seems like there is a lot of space. There were some seats. I thought they only did cold foods and drinks, but they also had rice plates and hot fried foods. I really wanted a rice ball for lunch and got two salmon ones. They were $3 each, so kinda fair in pricing. I really wish I could like the rice balls, but the rice was so bad. :( I guess I shouldn't have expected much since they're in a fridge. I would not get them again and probably wouldn't try the sushi since they would also have the bad rice. Maybe their hot foods are better? I noticed they were a little pricey, but it is in the heart of financial district. While I might come again to try their rice plates, I would not recommend. read more
Gaaaaahhhh! I was so excited to try this place but it let me down... The tako, tuna, avocado maki, ikura, unagi were all ok, but the crab/mayo was disturbing (too much mayo, too salty and had a weird fishy aftertaste), but the most heinous affront of all - the salmon had a freaking 3/4" BONE in it!!! This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Although I'm sure this is an anomaly, I certainly won't be back. #sadface read more
7 years ago
If you've never been to Japan, come to this cute little shop on Montgomery and experience a piece of it here! IKU Sushi has everything from takoyaki to sushi to those warm milk tea bottles you get from the vending machines in Japan. Ritual has an exclusive perk where you get any of the rolls for $1 or less if you place a first-time order through the app. You can choose from salmon, tuna, california, panko shrimp and veggie and it comes with four big pieces, a packet of soy sauce and wasabi. I opted for the salmon roll, salmon nigiri, unagi nigiri, and snowcrab gunkan and it was pretty filling. I've been here multiple times and tried some of the hot foods and they're all very reminiscence of Japan. One piece of advice - get their dessert. It seems like they rotate the items and every one of them has been delicious! read more
I love sushi. It's my favorite food. In fact, I would have it as my last meal. Yes, sushi on a bed of pizza, burritos, and lobsters, but sushi nonetheless. And so, I was pleased to walk past iKU Sushi during a visit downtown. With its modern aesthetic and quick service, the eatery is an attractive and convenient addition to the sprawl of food offerings in the Financial District. I ordered a sushi bento box and paid for it in under two minutes during the lunch hour. It's fast, and the staff who work here are friendly. A box of 12 pieces of sushi (six pieces of two kinds of rolls, three salmon nigiri, one ahi nigiri and one piece of unagi nigiri) totaled at slightly over $15. It's cheaper than a restaurant, but not as cheap as Nijiya Market in Japantown. The quality of the sushi rests closer to Nijiya on the spectrum, though it's still better. The rolls are big and flavorful, but the rice is also a bit mushy and there's a little too much sauce. The nigiri are good, but the fish isn't the most flavorful. Of course, we are in the heart of downtown San Francisco, not Japantown, and so what iKU Sushi offers for the price is very good, and I would be back to try more. Note: There is a happy hour after 4pm when items are discounted. read more
8 years ago
Holy plastic waste, Batman! Custom sushi set is a nice idea, but each piece is individually wrapped with plastic. Haven't we done enough to destroy the environment? It's probably better if it's done poke bowl style where everything is behind a glass counter and someone makes a custom set for you. Anyway, enough of that. The place looks very nice. Very clean and brightly lit. Prices are reasonable. About comparable to whole foods sushi. The sushi itself is actually not that bad. I'm usually not a big fan of refrigerated sushi because the rice is usually super cold and brittle. But these are surprisingly decent. The fish on the nigiri is rather thin. The rolls are a bit too big that unless you have a mouth the size of Mick Jagger's, you'll probably have to take a couple bites. Or you'll look like an uncultured ape. I'll come back to try the hot foods some time. read more
8 years ago
I was so excited about this place opening, that I even dragged my co-worker here to eat with me. I'd say pass for now unless the quality changes. Upon entering, the staff is super friendly and they explain to you the concept of the store. It is similar to a lot of to-go places that are located in supermarkets in Japan. They have a mixture of hot food (donburis, tempura, takoyaki), rolls, apps, poke, and individual pieces of sushi. While I appreciate the concept and the fun décor, the quality of the sushi and the selection was just not there. The roll offerings did not include anything that wowed and the selection of the individual pieces were just sad. I made the trip here so I got a few pieces to try. I got unagi, salmon, and tamago. Each piece was under $2. The unagi was super fishy! Even with the sauce on-top, it could not mask the fishiness of the taste. The salmon was cut poorly. It was thin and chewy and lacked any flavor. It was like I swallowed a piece of rubber. The tamago was okay, nothing special. The rice had a good texture but the taste was off. It needs more vinegar and less sugar. It was too sweet. They also have a really good selection of Japanese bottled teas. Everything from green to oolong. But warning, you are paying the mark up at almost $4 a bottle. I would rather pay a little more for quality than less for convenience. Unless the menu or offerings change I doubt I'll return anytime soon. read more
3 years ago
Went here for lunch and the sushi was incredibly mid. They don't have any ready made bentos for you to grab and go so I had to wait a little. The quality of the fish was definitely not worth the price. I got the salmon roll and the mega set for $30 but I wish I didn't order anything at all! Would not go here again I feel like I got ripped off read more
This place is awesome! I love their bright, clean, and airy interior that makes me happy once I set food in this cute little lunch spot. I ordered Gyu Don, and it was very satisfying. The rice underneath was so warm and well-cooked. Good portion size but I always feel I can eat moar! This place has a lot of delicious Japanese beverage options, I even found the grape flavored Calpis - I have been looking for them for a while in the Bay area. Yum. This will be another addition to my stable place to get lunch in the financial district. They also have happy hour with 30% off after 4 pm, I will be coming back for snacks in the future. read more
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