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    Ryoko's

    3.9 (3.5k reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
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    Good for groups

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    Brandon T.

    I've been coming here for years. Amazing sushi at late night for a great price. Amazing customer service and mountain water sparkling bottled was perfect! I love this place so much!

    Amyela A.

    Great spot near the Hilton hotel! Friendly staff and fast service. It's a small and cozy restaurant. I liked everything I ordered, especially the croquette and the udon.

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    Danielle B.

    This felt just like any small restaurant in Japan. The menu was just right and the food was amazing. I had sashimi which was cut perfectly from the most delicious fish I've had since being in Japan the shrimp Nigiri came with the rest of the shrimp which was fried and delicious as an extra snack. The sake was warm and smooth, and the chicken Kara was cooked perfectly. The service was great. They were very attentive and great when suggesting certain cuts of fish when asked, I would absolutely not skip this place if you come to San Francisco.

    Marlon T.

    Been to Ryoko's a couple of times over the past couple of decades, with my most recent visit just last week. It's right in the heart of downtown SF, so the prices are definitely on the higher side. Thankfully, the food holds up. The sushi was fresh, the service was solid, and the atmosphere has that classic late-night sushi spot vibe. This place feels like a true Union Square staple that's here to stay. Definitely recommend trying the 49ers roll!

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    Veerawan T.

    Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this Japanese sushi spot offers a fun late-night vibe with rolls, sashimi, and drinks. It was pretty busy for a Thursday night, but the service remained efficient. We ordered two rolls, one appetizer, and a drink. The rolls were decent, though nothing particularly memorable. I do wish I had tried their nigiri selection to get a better sense of the fish's freshness. Prices lean on the higher side, but that's expected for SF. Their cocktails selection were excellent. We tried the Rising Sun, which had a tropical flavor with a nice spicy kick. Spicy Scallop Roll - A huge maki roll with scallop; good but fairly standard. Jumping Salmon Roll - Deep fried roll, but I felt there was more rice than salmon. Chicken Karaage - My favorite of the night. Crispy, tender, and fresh with great breading.

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    Kong L.

    I've read that Royko's was a hole-in-the-wall Japanese bar with great vibes and sushi. Missing izakaya vibes in Japan, I had to stop by, and I did not regret it. Because Ryoko's was just that. Small, cozy, dark, lively. Great food and drinks. The sushi was top notch. The beers were good. And I had a few other items on the menu like the Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Teriyaki. All pretty good. I loved Ryoko's. The vibe was definitely reminiscent of izakayas in Japan. Good service. Id say come here for the vibes, the drinks, and the sushi! The sushi was more on the pricey side (around $12 - 15 for 2 nigiris). However, it was so good I couldnt stop ordering for more .

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    Slyvie S.

    Parking was the worst part for the experience. It took us nearly 45 minutes driving around the block to park here. We came here on a Thursday night. The nearby valet parking wanted to charge us $60 for two hours. That said, the food and service were pretty good. I would rate it pretty consistent w pricing for the quality of the sushi. It is definitely not cheap, but I think this place boasts more of the bar experience and late night experience rather than being an affordable pick. I enjoyed the experience and the atmosphere. We got a few rolls such as the rainbow roll and the sexy roll. I also got an appetizer of Hamachi Kama. My favorite item there is the Shoyu Ramen. I'm rating it 4/5 because the women's bathroom is upstairs in an extremely claustrophobic space and that I did not know there was a special menu until after we ordered due to it not being presented to us as a menu and only being written above the sushi bar on a blackboard.

    Dollyrose V.

    Craving some late night sushi I decided to YELP it of course. Up pops this gem. Actually, I am a fan of a place kitty corner that is not sushi - so it was a pleasant surprise for me. This is an interesting spot for a long running restaurant. Hell it's downtown, like any downtown has a mix of good & bad. Don't fret it's got security out front if you're worried about safety. Immediately when you go in, there is a flight of stairs that goes down into a welcoming feel of the bar/dining area., A lot of small tables close together was the only issue. Otherwise - definitely great eats. The staff was pleasant & attentive. The sushi - wow! I ordered a spicy scallop and crunchy crab. Served quick with quality seafood.

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    Emily L.

    Always a good vibe here! Came here for dinner and got in without a wait. They have a decent variety of rolls. We got the salmon skin and the golden gate this time, along with a tonkatsu and sake bombs. It's not the best sushi ever, but everything is always good and you can't beat the price.

    Otoro, Tako, Tamago, Unagi, Tobiko
    Skeeter S.

    The best sushi that I have found in San Fransisco. Tucked into the lower level of a building, you know you're in for a treat when you walk through the door. Cozy atmosphere, quick service, and amazing food. The fish here is absolutely delicious. For the win: Otoro Nigiri...best that I've ever had.

    Ramen
    Mark W.

    A friend recommended this place, so I decided to check it out. The staffs greeted us warmly when we walked in, and I believe they yelled welcome together in Japanese. The restaurant is located in a basement with a security guard at the entrance. We arrived around 7 PM, and it was about half full. We ordered the raw squid with wasabi, sushi dinner, ramen, and two rolls. The raw squid with wasabi was my favorite -- super fresh and the sauce had a great balance. The sushi dinner was okay, but I was hoping for a bit more variety. If you're picky about sushi, this might not be the best choice. The ramen was solid and definitely worth the price (about $14). The pork was tender and the broth was flavorful. We also had the Kentucky and Golden Gate rolls. They were tasty and fun, especially the Golden Gate roll presentation was clever!! Our total was around $160 for four people, which is very reasonable for SF. Good food, great service. Glad to be in SF and try something new.

    Pokemon and Alcatraz Rolls
    Kathleen P.

    Great spot on a late Friday night. Had my first sake bomb here ($13 reasonably priced) and the waitress counted us off and even recorded the fun moment for us. Parking is pretty tough to find, typical for this part of the city, but the vibe inside makes up for it. I wish the nigiri sushi dinner ($60) came with fresh wasabi and more rice for the price. It came with 11 pieces and the quality of each fish was excellent. The Pokemon and Alcatraz rolls were tasty too. Bathrooms are upstairs and the highlight was catching the tail end of the DJ playing music. Catchy tunes that really elevated the atmosphere!

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    Kalpita P.

    Ryoko's definitely emulates an izakaya from Japan! Dark, cozy, and vibey it's definitely a good spot to grab some sushi with a small group. The sushi was very fresh even if it was on the slightly pricier side. Service was fast but wished they would explain the various fish when presented with the nigiri and sashimi platters like other sushi places do. Make sure you join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time since it's bumping even on a Monday night!

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    The broth of the ramen was amazing. I lived in Japan for four years and this tasted very authentic.

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    Great hole in the wall sushi spot, the spicy yellowtail and tuna rolls were as prescribed but the sake helped cool everyone off

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    Excellent sushi, loved the Checkerboard roll. My husband ordered ramen and I had a hard time not eating all of his meal - lots of ginger!

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    Ask the Community - Ryoko's

    Are you still open until 2am?

    Hi there! Is there a DJ performance every night or only on weekends? Thank you!

    Only Friday and Saturday, 7pm-12am. Thank you

    How do I make a large group reservation?

    Please call the restaurant

    Do you guys still open back up til 2am?

    No. Until 12 only last call at 11:15pm

    How can I make a reservation for tonight?

    Yes we are open

    When will be their food last call and booze last call times? Thank you.

    If I remember right, kitchen closes around 12:30 and drinks last call is around 1:15 or 1:30

    What time do they stop serving food? @Al L.: Most restaurants don't serve food until closing. The kitchen often closes before "closing," especially if they're also a bar. Food last call and booze last call times can be hours apart from each other.

    The restaurant closes at 2 am.

    Does their tempura have egg in it?

    Don't know sorry

    Are kids allowed in this place?

    I'm sure they are,but I have never seen any. It's more of a longe restaurant vibe.

    Do they have gluten free soy sauce?

    I am going to say no since that's pretty rare to have anywhere. If that's crucial to have gluten free soy sauce rather than an option, I recommend calling ahead.

    Is is safe to walk in without a reservation on a Friday night?

    From my experience, I recommend you to get there earliest possible if you want to avoid long waiting. I got there before they open the restaurant and ppl were waiting already!

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