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    Marina Sushi Bar

    3.8 (268 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    A9. Takoyaki
    Naomi W.

    Came here on a Saturday night close to 8 pm and the place was completely empty. Seemed like maybe a later night and younger crowd that dines here because a bunch of people who looked barely out of college popped in closer to 9 pm. The sushi was very mid as someone else commented previously. Our server seemed new and needed to look at his copy of the menu to write down anything we ordered and was confused which sake we wanted to order even though we pointed it on the menu to him exactly which one we wanted. I think there are better sushi options in the Marina and pricing seemed a bit high for a very standard maki. I'm not much of a takoyaki fan to begin with, but I remembered trying to look for the octopus bit in the giant dough and there was just ONE very teeny piece in it. It is nice that they have happy hour pricing even on weekends though.

    A4 Deep Fried Cheese
    Sara S.

    Had some veggie rolls here the other day and cheese sticks. Cheese sticks were tempura'd on top of it and came with a funny sauce. The tempura was given to me in forms of roles and was not what i asked for and didn't taste like tempura .. but the lady was so nice and polite so i let it go

    Ray W.

    Great food and staff. Go for the all you can eat offer for $50. I recommend starting your dinner early because at night it turns into a bar vibe. The sushi rolls were wonderful to eat. Pro hack is you can ask the sushi chef to turn any role into a hand roll. My only complaint is that the tuna was a bit frozen and watery. It looked too pink for me when it really should be a darker red color. I wished they served tea as well. My favorites were the salmon, scallops eel, and Uni with all high-quality. The chicken kaarage was great too.

    The owner may ask to take your photo to add it to a collage. It makes you feel welcome.
    Jeremy C.

    I have visited this restaurant twice, and each visit was incredibly delicious. I'll be visiting many more times in the future as they might serve the best sushi I have ever tasted. The service is excellent as well. Tonight I found myself using the Shazam APP to save several of the songs that were playing in the restaurant. If you are ever in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Marina Sushi Bar. You will not be disappointed! 我喜欢这家餐厅。服务非常好,食物也令人印象深刻。

    Abigail G.

    Their sushi was ok and the service was fine. I really wanted to try their rice cake skewers but they were sold out unfortunately.

    Saki maki and Spicy Tuna
    Shamsheer C.

    Really enjoyed the sushi (salmon and spicy tuna) and vegetable ramen. The sever was very nice and attentive.

    Tonkotsu Ramen

    The food at this restaurant is delicious, the service is excellent, the noodles are chewy, the broth is rich, and the flavor is wonderful. The other dishes are also great. I'll definitely go back next time.

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    This is my favorite place to have dinner with friends, the young staff welcomed us and ensured each part of our experience would be pleasant and enjoyable. A nice place to have drink! We can order any music there, The food was fresh and delicious. I see they will offer AYCE!!

    7. Fried Oyster 8. Takoyaki Highly recommend these small dishes, super tasty and fresh. The takoyaki tastes exactly what I had in Japan.

    Highly recommend the grilled eggplant, whether you're a die-hard eggplant fan or a first-time taster, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Love their service, such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home.

    $6 for two orders of the happy hour Cali roll (4 pcs each)
    Heather R.

    I can't exactly give five stars because all I ate were two $3 orders of happy hour California rolls (4 pcs each) which you really cannot mess up (unless you are Whole Foods, they make Cali rolls all sorts of wrong), happy hour seaweed salad ($3), and a good amount of sake & Sapporo. However, this basic food that I ordered was very fresh and tasty! I came in on a Friday night. Happy hour on Friday goes until 7pm which is pretty solid. I'm a fan already. When we arrived around 5:30pm, the place was empty and very quiet. But after an hour or two, this place was bumping! By bumping, I mean PACKED with huge parties doing sake bombs. It was a little bit "ratchet," but I fully enjoyed the entertainment. That being said, if you want a quiet dinner with your significant other, arrive early because otherwise this probably isn't your place. The inside decor is nothing special. It looks a little worn down like the rest of SF, with little photos of happy customers at their tables all over the walls. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food given the stories I'd been told about how people come here to get a little crazy with the sake. From my experience, alcohol heavy restaurants rarely have good food. Marina Sushi is different. I would happily return to try out some more rolls in the future.

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    I wasn't sure if the place was a good option, once I tried wow, food was very good, I tried a couple rolls and both was great!

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    Got tonkotsu ramen with meat ...light ..Marina Japanese ...sake party haha ..I enjoyed it late night

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    7 months ago

    Pretty good California Roll would try if you're in the area. Nice vibe in a pretty popluar area!

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    1 year ago

    Very nice place with great service. Rolls were very good and had a great happy hour. Overall calm ambience as well.

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    9 months ago

    love the chicken karage tastes like a bite of japan! this is a must try if you're in the city sincerely and sf native!

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    2 years ago

    Went for the all you can eat sushi and it was great. On Friday / Saturday later in evening it gets a lot of bit saki bombs.

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    1 year ago

    Very cute mom and pop place with big rolls. The staff is very sweet. Would highly recommend for dine in or takeout.

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    2 years ago

    The salmon nigiri was not bad. The rolls were very middle of the road and the miso soup was super salty. Wasn't worth the price.

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    Love the staff here. They are always so kind and friendly. My fiancé and I come here at least 2-3 times a month!

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    3 years ago

    Decent spot, went there on a Monday. My group was the only people there. Service was fine. I git ramen it was pretty good.

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    Kui Shin Bo - D7. Unagi Don and H3. Volcano Roll

    Kui Shin Bo

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    1.1 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    TLDR: When you're at the heart of Japan town, you have to embody the nation in all the good ways…read more Kui Shin Bo, embodied the nation's backbone of being average to above average in multiple things. This place covers many of the basics (rolls, ramen, tempura, yakisoba, teriyaki, unagi). I really only see it as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. It doesn't mean that this restaurant has no place in Japantown, but it doesn't inspire confidence when it's located in an isolated region of the mall with less foot traffic, while its competition on the other wing has lines longer than the location's capacity. Black Garlic Ramen: It's always a mystery to me how black garlic improves a bowl of ramen. My expectations, however, remain the same. How thick is the broth? How clean is the broth when consumed? What is the quality of the chashu? Do I get enough noodles? I think the best part of this meal was the amount of soup they give, and the chashu was very good. It sucks that the chashu is tiny, but they did very well. I feel that the noodles were those wholesale ramen noodles that were portioned, and the garnish was fine. The broth was okay, 3.5-ish stars in terms of taste. Dynamite Roll and Volcano Roll: I think it's a problem if I have trouble identifying which is which. I can tell you that both are good enough to try, and the Volcano Roll comes with raw fish. Both come with a good crunch and a good sauce, but like most Japanese places that lean heavily into the rolls, good luck finding out what you ordered and what you just ate. Ambiance: Very classic Japanese. They're really at their best to convince you that you're in Japan. It may get tight during a busy day though. Service: Standard. You order, your water gets refilled, you pay, you leave.

    Amazing service and amazing food…read more This was my second time visiting Kui Shin Bo and it's great every time. We received great service, constant water refills, and our food came out quick. I ordered the chicken katsu and beef teriyaki, which is served with rice, miso soup and salad--the perfect balance, and a bit of everything. The chicken was very crispy, the beefy teriyaki had a nice smoky flavor to it, the soup was nice and warm, the rice paired well and the salad was fresh and tasty. My sister ordered the Crispy Chicken Chili Creamy Ramen. I had some of her ramen and it was delicious as well! The overall, restaurant itself is a bit small but the food makes up for it. I would definitely return!

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    Domo - Daddy Roll @colorful.eats

    Domo

    4.0(1k reviews)
    1.8 miHayes Valley
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    I was really craving sushi, so I decided to stop by Domo and it definitely did not disappoint! The…read morerestaurant was clean, organized and you could actually smell the fresh food before even walking through the door. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option. I started with the miso soup and it was delicious. For sushi, I ordered the Crunchy California Roll, Dragon Roll and the Domo Roll. Yes I was that hungry haha! Every roll was packed with fresh ingredients, the fish tasted incredibly fresh and the presentation was beautiful. My absolute favorite was the Domo Roll. Seriously no kidding, it was so good! To top it all off, the staff were friendly, welcoming and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Small sushi restaurant in Hayes Valley. I needed dinner before a show. As a party of one, they…read moreseated me at the sushi counter of this tiny place. Specials are on the mirror. I ordered the sashimi salad, charred salmon nigiri and the sea bass nigiri on special. Omg. The sashimi salad was beautiful. Thick pieces of sashimi were on top of the wonderful variety of greens. A generous portion for one person and I probably didn't need much else. Loved the nigiri especially the charred salmon. A bit of a kick with the shredded of pepper on top. And the sea bass had a hidden piece of perilla. My tummy was satisfied and happy. Can see why this place is so popular. I'll be back

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    Tenroku Sushi - Unagi Roll

    Tenroku Sushi

    3.7(600 reviews)
    1.1 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
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    Conveyer belt sushi for the win!…read more I came here last minute because I needed somewhere quick to eat and I was by myself, so luckily there was one seat left (during busy dinner time on a weekend, no less - other places had long waits) Here in America the conveyer belt sushi places haven't really impressed me, but being that this one is in Japantown, it's pretty decent. If there isn't something on the conveyer, you can always ask for it. They were cutting up real, whole fish so you know it's fresh at least. Service was great, super quick and the "chefs" were responsive. The menu is nice, with lots of drinks to choose from as well. Cuts were not authentic but still meaty. Pricing can be on the higher side, depending on what you like. But others have mentioned it can be cheap as you like or expensive as you like at places like these, as they are priced essentially by the choice of fish and how it's prepared. Atmosphere was lively for a weekend night, but I have been here during the week as well when it's less busy. It can be tight if it's full (get to know your neighbor!) but it's more than adequate. Always a fun experience and I have , and will be back.

    For conveyor belt sushi this is a clear 5, for freshness, ease of ordering off-belt (?) and the…read moreservice efficiency. Never a complaint and great hot sake to warm up the vocal cords before going to Festa karaoke right next door.

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    Oma San Francisco Station

    Oma San Francisco Station

    4.3(353 reviews)
    1.1 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$$

    Tucked away in the west entrance of Japantown, in an inconspicuous spot behind all the bustle of…read morethe stores is this hidden gem of an omakase experience. With only 8 seats, the experience is intimate, you get front views to the chefs preparing each of the 24 courses! The fish selections were fresh, delicious and the apps were amazing too. The reviews were great so wanted to come and check this place out for myself and it did not disappoint! Chef Au was friendly and talked to us about his life in Japan, we loved the interaction. All in all 10/10 experience, 10/10 quality of all the dishes and 10/10 ambiance! Definitely worthy of the Michelin accolades it's received!

    Oma San Francisco Station is an omakase restaurant inside Japan Center in San Francisco Japantown…read more They offer 3 menus: Mizuho with 24 items, Sakura with 16, and Tsubame with 12. The location is unusual, as the restaurant is open to the mall, which is a bit disruptive. I came for the 8:30pm seating, but the previous guests were still finishing, so I had to wait until 8:45pm. The staff did not seem very concerned. Bad start. You could also hear the mall cleaning crew during dinner, which was not very pleasant. I ordered the 24-item Mizuho Menu, as did all the other guests. There were 5 guests in total (the restaurant can seat up to 8 people). Here is the menu I was served at the end of May: 1. starter: ama ebi cracker with caviar, pickled lotus root with shaved bonito, crab salad 2. nigiri 4x: isaki, iwana, myabi tai, kanpachi 3. sashimi: chutoro, hotate with caviar, umi masu, sawada 4. nigiri 8x: hirame, suzuki, inada, kurodai, shima aji, kamasu, otoro, aged A5 wagyu, kinmedai 5. hot dish: miso soup with inari and shrimp head, hokkaido uni with marinated ikura, black cod, umi masu with raw yellow egg and caviar 6. dessert: matcha ice cream with strawberry Frankly, the food was excellent. The starter was not very creative, but the nigiri were great. The sashimi selection was very nice, with some fish you do not see as often in omakase menus, such as isaki, iwana, and myabi tai, a kind of tai. Sawada was delicious and is always a good inclusion. We asked for some wasabi and received a small cup of kizami wasabi, a chopped wasabi with a slightly crunchy texture, which was a nice touch. For the nigiri, all the classics of a good omakase were present: otoro, kinmedai, shima aji, uni, hotate, and wagyu. Kamasu was also included, and it is one of my favorite fish. It is also worth noting that they age both their beef and their tuna, including the otoro that was served. A few pieces were torched, maybe a few too many. Overall, the service was not memorable, although chef Ron Au was friendly and nice. The place itself felt a bit questionable, and my expectations were not very high after the beginning of the meal. But the food was truly excellent, and for that reason I think it deserves 5 stars.

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