Tucked away in the corner of a little shopping center, Ichika is a relatively small hidden…read morerestaurant. Due to the size, I've seen a line before, but thankfully the wait was only 15 min. Plenty of classic and special rolls. I got the famous treasure box to share which included a healthy variety of sashimi cuts, nigiris, oysters, roe and skewers and changes based on chef's choice. Each pairing in the deluxe box was seasoned and prepared perfectly with the nigiris lightly lined with wasabi and the right amount of rice. We also ordered a Sapporo pitcher which paired well with the takoyaki, middle toro, uni nigiri, and steamed egg. Convenient if you're looking for a good quality sushi spot outside of the city that has plenty of parking.

I live in the neighborhood and finally had a chance to check out this spot…read more At first it looks like they are closed because the windows are so tinted so make sure you pull the door to confirm. We almost left but thankfully the waitress came and opened the door for us. We ordered mix tempura, chicken gyoza and chicken karaage for our starters. All was delicious! Felt the karaage could have had a little bit more seasoning but that's just me. They had big chunks of meat fried perfectly. I forgot what rolls we got but both were pretty good. I can't wait to come back and try more off the menu.

Delicious rolls around here! Sushi is fresh and I think their wasabi is fresh made as well. Price…read morerange is similar to what you'd find at any decent sushi restaurant around the area. My favorite was surprisingly the cod though, SO delicious and buttery. The marinade on tha was incredible, highly recommend. We went in pretty late, close to closing, but they were super nice and helpful still. Nice local spot !

One of my absolute favorite Japanese comfort food neighborhood spots in the city. Whether ordering…read moreto go or dining in, this place never misses. FOOD: 8/10 Every roll I've ordered has been good. I love getting their nigiri or sashimi combo and enoki mushroom skewers. I believe the nigiri combo with spicy tuna roll is only for takeout orders. SERVICE: 10/10 The staff is always kind, attentive, and welcoming. I appreciate how, for the most part, service is always quick here as well. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The atmosphere is cozy, calm, and inviting. It has that relaxed neighborhood feel that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. It's perfect for a casual dinner or even a low-key solo meal. My only small note is that I wish the tables were slightly bigger, especially for a table for two. Overall, I absolutely love dining here or even grabbing it to go. Shokudou is one of those places I'll keep coming back to whenever I want comforting Japanese food done reliably well.

Amazing Matcha, I love the salted cheese one, even though there is always a huge line service is…read moresuper fast!

Tadaima is a small matcha and Japanese Sando + snacks shop in the Mission District. The menu has a…read morewide variety of matcha base latte with adjustable sweetness, foam toppings, and other Japanese inspired drinks. Ambiance: A small clean store with a small high top area, another high top table outside, and a bench to sit outside while enjoying your matcha and food. Service: Food / drinks ordered via a worker at the front with a menu to the left to see options available. Staff were friendly and helpful during interaction. Wait time: Not an extremely long wait between ordering and receiving food and drink. A buzzer is given to you which rings when your food is completed. Food: The yuzu salmon onigiri had a decent serving of salmon inside and on top of the rice. Good salmon flavor but slightly lacking in yuzu flavor. Chicken Curry onigiri: a mild curry flavor which again had a decent rice to chicken ratio. The chicken did taste slightly dry despite the curry sauce likely due to the nature of being a ground meat. Matcha Latte c Pistachio Cream was easily one of the best tasting matcha drinks I have had in SF. The matcha had a strong flavor and the pistachio cream did not overpower the taste of the matcha. There was a nice sweet, slightly salty, and pistachio flavor from the cream and the addition of the crushed pistachios was not a weird texture for the drink. I would definitely be interested in trying more of their matcha beverages due to quality and size of drink compared to cost.

My husband surprised me with a date night dinner here for our wedding anniversary. It was literally…read morea shot in the dark on how he found this place, as he didn't base it off recommendations nor knew anyone who tried it. He yelped it lol! It was a pleasant surprise though! The service was on point and they even had a cute signed postcard wishing us a happy anniversary along with a complimentary welcome beverage. Such a sweet gesture! My husband did not shy away from ordering and I felt like we tried almost everything on the menu. Their fish was very fresh and the sushi rice was paired very well. There wasn't anything that we tried that we didn't like. Their uni toast was a highlight! So much so that we ordered it twice! Honestly I'm not sure when we'll be back as kidless date nights are super rare for us. Parking out here can be tough and we took a lyft in. But if anyone is looking for a solid sushi recommendation in the mission district, this tops the list!

Good service, modern little oasis just off Mission. The nigiri was solid and well seasoned…read more Chawanmushi was ok, but a bit watery due to large pieces of seafood mixed in. Satisfying sushi stop that was middle of the price range. I may go back the next time I'm in the area and crave sushi.

Came again since they had an all-day happy hour this Wednesday! Great advertising on Instagram!…read more 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…read morethe 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.

Sweet people, the lion king roll is delicious and their katsu chicken curry is SO good! will be…read morecoming back to try other things.

They where rude but the food was good but one girl was very rude and was yelling about us and was…read moretalking bad

Earlier today my husband and I came for dinner. About 30 minutes in, while we were enjoying the…read moredelicious food, he had what I thought was a seizure. He was unconscious, shaking, thrashing, sweating and groaning. The staff immediately came to my side (as well as customers) to help me. They called 911 at my request, and once the EMTs arrived they were helpful and truly concerned. Not just trying to get us out of the way. Shaking, I tried to hand over my credit card while the EMTs took my husband on a stretcher. The manager said "No, no.. it's fine, it's fine," with the kindest look in his eye. This would have been our third visit because the food is sooooo good. But now I'm basically going to be their cheerleader to anyone who will listen. I could not be more grateful for their grace and aid while I was in near hysteria. Kindness still exists. And so does genuinely good food. PS: it turned out to be dehydration, but it was scary AF, kids. Drink. Your. Water.

I've tried a different location before (San Mateo) for their well known dipping ramen but this time…read moreI wanted to give their normal ramen a try. The ambiance is extremely loud in there and the tables are very close together. So if you're looking for a quiet, less crammed space, this isn't it. The actual restaurant looks very nice, but not sure why the bar seats face a storage area with clear windows. As for the food, the calamari was delicious, they give you whole pieces of little squid. The ramen broth is very hearty and bold. When I was halfway through, it became a little too much. I do wish you're able to pick the thickness of noodles. I didn't like the thin noodles with the ramen. It actually reminded me of instant ramen. But to each their own with noodle thickness. I just wish there were options. I almost wish there was something else in the ramen to balance out the flavor besides more bold flavors from the pork and egg. It does the job but wasn't a huge wow factor. As for the service, they are pretty attentive. I didn't like how one of the servers kept hovering around the entire time grabbing anything they could off the table. The second we took off the wrappers of the chopsticks, they grabbed it. Usually I like the table cleared out to make space but it was the constant hovering that was awkward.

My son and I have been dying to try Amami Sushi on Geary. The sushi always looks incredibly fresh…read morewhen we walk by, and their lunch specials and Omakase offerings are so tempting. My son took me here for Mother's Day lunch today, and we were absolutely blown away. We ordered the Snow White roll -- easily one of the best rolls either of us has ever tasted -- along with the sashimi lunch special and the sushi special. Every piece of fish melted in our mouths. The salad was crisp with a delicious dressing, and the miso soup was seasoned perfectly. Our waitress was phenomenal, and the chefs were friendly, professional, and clearly take pride in their craft. I can't wait to come back and try the Omakase now that I know just how fresh and high‑quality everything is.

We came here for Mother's Day dinner at 5:00pm. There were empty tables but they informed us it was…read morean hour wait for food because they had too many door dash orders and they were trying to deter us from dining in without a reservation. We sat down anyways but it wasn't an hour wait. We ordered a variety of food for 6 adults. Tofu, fried gyoza, 3 rolls, the sushi lovers boat and deluxe sashimi. We ordered chicken kaarage but they got our order wrong and gave us a chopped up chicken katsu which didn't look appetizing for Katsu. Everything else was delicious. There were a ton of door dash people waiting to pick up their orders which were delayed. They were all waiting by the sushi bar. They were so busy they did not give us our miso soup that came with the katsu dinner.