Awesome awesome awesome!!! Quality of food is beyond awesome while service is super friendly and attentive. Every time I visit this place, more stars I want to give them..... read more

Got takeout from here and it was so fast! We got 4 rolls and a unagi bowl and it was ready in 20 minutes. We loved the salmon lover roll and the hamachi maki roll was great too. The unagi was so fresh and tender as well. Since our order was over $55 we also got an order of free edamame. Would definitely order from here again! read more

Stopped here for some week night sushi with a friend. It wasn't busy we got in right away. It was casual with a view of a cute garden in the back. We got some delicious salmon nigiri. The rolls were good too but the salmon nigiri was by far the best part. I will definitely be back for more nigiri. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everyone super friendly and food is great. Especially enjoyed the happy hours items. Great place for food and drinks.

Hesitant in writing this review as I like the thought of keeping this neighborhood gem a secret. We go to Goemon whenever we are contemplating what to eat. The sushi is always fresh and the Omakase never disappoints. Both waitresses, Yoyo and Kelly are super sweet and tentative. Hubby and I love sake (one of our many vices....) and they have a nice sake selection that is priced really well. I thought some prices were misposted as it is the same price as the Japanese markets. Living in the neighborhood, Goemon is definitely one of the better if not best spot for sushi in the area. read more

Sushi Goemon - 10 pc Omakase & our new favorite sake; Nanbubijin - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sushi Goemon is a little hole-in-the-wall that I feel any sushi lover should come visit! They have an amazing selection and everything is so very fresh and tasty. They have a specials board that the servers always do a great job explaining. Service can be a little slow, but never to a point where it felt like we were being ignored. I've come for two different special occasions, a birthday and an early Father's Day dinner. Both times, our server made sure we were taken care of and was attentive. This is in the Inner Sunset, so parking is naturally very tricky to find, especially on the weekends. Overall, this is a true sushi gem, and somewhere I would definitely come back to! read more

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All amazing! Chefs kiss quality. Such a fresh ingredients!!! Love this place, will come again to treat myself

This place has amazing sushi but I like to commend them for their excellent meat quality and service! If I could wish for one thing it would be better napkins and napkins in the restroom. read more

Sushi is fun and I had the oshinko today as a snack. Oshinko roll is healthy and inexpensive. The shop is in Sunset and sat inside for a bit. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was so quick and nice and the indoor/outdoor space is really cute! Our table had a view of the garden and they did a nice job decorating it. We got the chicken karagge, salmon lover roll and hawaiian roll. The salmon roll was yummy and very filling, same with the hawaiian roll! The chicken karagge was honestly really flavorless and dry. I wouldn't get that again but would definitely go back for the fresh sushi! read more

3:5 stars. We make reservations 30mins before 6:30pm on Friday and we can get a table. Free parking is easy to find. Sushi is only ok for the price. Nothing very memorable. Around 7pm lines started. We order chirashi, amaebi and side shell crab plus a roll. read more

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4 stars. I ordered the salmon lover roll and shrimp tempura roll on my visit here, and they were well prepared. I highly recommend getting the salmon lover roll, each bite was so satisfying. Sushi Goemon also makes their own soy sauce in house and they offer a little bit of fresh wasabi, which is a nice elevated touch that I quite enjoyed. All ingredients tasted extremely fresh and they all felt high quality. I also got a lychee cocktail and it was refreshing, sweet, and really tasty. It tasted like a better lychee calpico, and there were two pieces of fresh lychee in the drink. The service was a bit slow and the place felt a bit cramped, but given that this is in SF, a lack of space is expected. Despite feeling a bit cramped, it had a homey feel. Overall, if you are looking for some high quality sushi in SF, check this place out, though you may need to make a reservation to avoid waiting. read more

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Didn't realize this place was really good. It's in a little quiet residential neighborhood but it stands out as a restaurant in the Sunset. Came in with my parents so I was nervous about what to expect. Fortunately everything lives up to expectations. The decor is one thing you will notice immediately and it feels really personal and well kept. There is a lot of space for seating and even though we came in on a Sunday night, there was still a bit of a crowd. The feeling was like walking into a small cave and coming into an atrium. We were seated in the back in front of the backyard garden and they really put some care into presentation. The food was pretty good. The omakase felt a little lacking at times but the two toro pieces made up for it. They were nice cuts and the fish in general felt fresher. The uni was really creamy and a little sweet. My mom got the salmon teriyaki and it was a gorgeous cut. The service is really nice and friendly and they try to be as presentable and informed about the sake and fish. Overall I was surprised I hadn't come sooner. I would recommend this place to anyone in the sunset to try out especially if you don't want to get stuck in busier portions of the sunset. read more

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My partner and I probably come here too often but it's a great spot! We tried the omakase once and it was delicious, but these days we usually just order nigiri and a lot of it! Fish is fresh and flavorful. Definitely try the fresh wasabi too - so good! We always order the sake toro and the hamachi toro (any kind of toro is alwaaaays a good idea). The amaebi here is great too. The sushi chef makes us little treats too which are always fantastic. Definitely give this place a visit! read more

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My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new sushi place and came here due to the high Yelp reviews. I always love a place that allows you to make Yelp reservations so I quickly made one before we left home. PARKING: It was hard to find parking on the street so we ended up being 15 min late to our reservation. The waiter kept emphasizing that and couldn't give us a proper table so we ended up sitting at the bar. Not the best start... STAFF: Most of the waitstaff were very friendly and acknowledged our wait even though we waited for less than 5 minutes so that was nice. DECOR: The restaurant is so cute and cozy. I love that there is a garden at the back. It kind of feels like a getaway from San Francisco. FOOD: We got the Sushi Plate (6 nigiri + miso soup), California Roll, and Unagi Nigiri. Everything was delicious - fresh fish and real crab in the California roll. It was a little pricy for the amount of food we got though. Overall, the staff were friendly and sitting at the bar gave us the opportunity to see how intricately the sushi chefs worked. The food was great so we will be back again! (Leaving more time to find parking next time!) read more

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Shoot, I'm in love! We ordered the blue fin o Toro, half a dozen oysters, the goemon roll, bluefin kama, oyster uni gems, and more! I rarely eat Toro because it's expensive and I think it should only be saved for special occasions. Because my sister was in town, it warranted a special enough occasion for us to have Toro We had these delicious little bites with gold leaf plated on top and it was so worth it. If that wasn't delicious enough, the oyster uni gems is the best thing that I ate! I can't stop thinking about toys oyster uni gems. The richness of the uni, with the raw quail egg and the raw oyster with tobiko on top it's just such a nice lovely mix of sushi components in one tiny shell on a bed of ice. Because of the special fish of the day, we had to get the blue fin kama. This was so worth it because of all the yummy fattiness in most of the bikes it was just so decadent that it was a very nice touch to the night also very filling for all of us that did eat it. The kids loved The chicken karaage, but the udon broth left the kids wanting a little more regarding flavor. Other than that the sake selection is pretty good and the beer selection is pretty good. The service is excellent and really nice and accommodating they really know about their fish when you ask them questions which I'm really happy about because I'm so particular about fresh fish. It's just a really nice restaurant to visit. I'm glad we tried someplace new and I'm happy to try this place again. read more

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I and a friend went here in the dead of winter, and it was outstanding -- food, service, ambiance, and value were all very high, truly 5-stars, especially for value. We returned a month ago, and everything was lower, might have been a bad night, but it didn't feel like that. Definitely 3-stars then. Service was slow, forgetful, and out of order, almost dismissive. The dishes were fine, not great, but noticeably smaller portions and lacking the impact of the winter visit. Both of us noted it independently and strongly. The ambiance was pretty much the same but felt less intimate, possibly because of later sunset. It was a little bit depressing; we both thought that we had found something special before, and this time it was almost generic. read more

Good quality fish but amazing service! The restaurant is very cute and actually stretches out pretty far back. The back area can get a bit noisy if you're looking for something more intimate. The servers are always super nice and attentive. They have a good amount of fish specials and the fish always tastes fresh. It is a bit on the pricier side and I was surprised the chirashi bowl was so small. But everything I've ordered was delicious. It's a plus that you can make reservations as well! read more

Sushi Goemon - Rainbow roll and toro nigiri - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A fantastic neighborhood gem that's definitely worth a visit! The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and the service is warm and welcoming. I first started coming here with friends who live nearby, and it quickly became a favorite--we even order delivery, and the food always arrives in great condition. Their miso soup is among the best I've had, and the grilled beef ribs were incredibly flavorful--now a must-order for us! The atmosphere is quiet, with a handful of tables occupied on any given night. But truly, the combination of outstanding food and exceptional service makes this place a standout. Highly recommend! read more

We have a mixed review of Goemon after trying delivery based on so many good reviews here. The tempura was good and we reheated in the air fryer to crisp them up. The gyoza was ok but there was barely any sauce included. Here's where it went bad for us. The "real crab" CA roll had suspiciously looking and tasting imitation krab. You know real crab doesn't have that bright pink fake color, right? And you can tell by the taste too. It just really rubbed me the wrong way. I could be wrong but pretty sure I'm not (or it could be mixed with both real and imitation). Also saw someone else comment on the same thing. A blatant lie about your food is the equivalent of false advertising in my book. Lastly, the eel on top of the dragon roll was funky. It was floppy, weird and didn't have any firmness to it, and the sake sashimi was thick and chewy in parts. Sadly, this is my honest take on this place that is so highly recommended so agree to disagree I guess. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thanks to Yoyo! Very nice and friendly. I wanted to talk to her more but it got so crowded at 7. I had a great Friday early dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation at 6pm on their website. Website was easy to use. Me and my friend ordered Omakase sushi, Omakase sashimi, amaebi, mixed tempura udon. I love everything and here's my favorites. 1. Uni from Hokkaido 2. Shiokko (Young amberjack) 3. Karei (flounder) 4. Sagoshi (Spanish mackerel) 5. Amaebi Fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi. Tempura udon was also so good with perfect tempura. Very crispy outside and juicy inside it was just perfect. Came with 2 Pcs of shrimps and veggies ( sweet pumpkin, carrot etc. ) It was not too loud so I can actually have a conversation with my friend. We had a great time. Definitely want to go back for food and service. read more

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Great sushi. The service was a bit slow. What we ordered and what we recommend: 1) Nigiri sushi set 9 pieces - highly recommend. Their nigiris are expensive but it was really good stuff and I'd recommend going for it over the sashimi 2) Chu toro sashimi 7 pieces - it was recommended for the day and I'd skip it next time. It was not worth the price. It was firm, chewy but not worth $40 3) Negitoro Maki - for $12 almost a must order. It was an incredible maki that we all enjoyed 4) Karaage - would skip that 5) unagi don - for $17 only if you crave unagi. The rice is nicely firm but nothing outstandingly special. Overall this place has real wasabi and the fish quality is solid. You can get great nigiris and makis which is go for next time. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The waitress here is super sweet, and I'd say service is generally the reason this is a positive experience. The food is above average, too, but nothing I'm telling my friends about. My latest visit was actually irritating because the man was doing work in the garden and the door was open on a 50-degree sort of weather of a day. The waitress had asked if I was too cold, and I stupidly told her no. I'd brought a sketchpad to work on a drawing, and the wind from the door blew the lantern above my head around in circles. I meant to get more photos of the food: an albacore roll and salmon teriyaki worked out well here. Waitress never remembered to bring my edamame, but she also didn't charge for it. Ramune would have been better with a straw. This is the first time I've seen them serve cucumber water, and I'd say that was a win. To say "service was good" I mean that they're nice people. I'd walked in for early dinner in a moment almost no one was seated, so the employees were standing around in a way that made me wonder if they were even open. The nice waitress was a little understaffed, so there was no one really to complain to later on about the frigid air or lack of edamame. I like this place often to take my family when they visit because it is--in this neighborhood--one of the few places that has sort of an intimate, nice vibe that isn't insanely loud. And the prices are reasonable for it to offer that. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for dinner and Goemon is definitely a classic sushi place. It has a nice intimate smaller-scale vibe inside. They have a cute little garden right outside the window as well. My group ordered the sushi boat and it came with 5 different rolls. Presentation of the sake and boat was beautiful and the food was quite a treat. The waitresses were super friendly and we really enjoyed our experience here! read more

Sushi Goemon - Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great sushi, lovely atmosphere, and one of the few Japanese restaurants I have been to that uses real wasabi and not the sad green paste we see everywhere. read more

Fresh, flavorful. Adequate amount of sauces. Packaged wonderfully and kept separate from warm/hot food.

Looking for a local Japanese restaurant on a Monday night (not too many options) and found this place on Postmate. Ordered salmon lover roll and chicken sukiyaki donburi. Decent food but got lectured by YoYo when we picked up food for not ordering directly with them lol (we didn't know their menu) and told us to support local biz (which we tried to do by ordering from them). Not the best first impression. Could have nicely told us to order directly next time without the shaming part. Probably won't go back since we have other favorite restaurants in the neighborhood that we usually order directly from. Photo of salmon lover roll so adjust your expectations accordingly. read more

Sushi Goemon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a great mid-tier sushi spot. Everything is decently priced and pretty fresh. Service is very quick and friendly! I was definitely surprised that they had Akamatsu available when I went. It is very rare to find restaurants in the Bay Area that has it available. I highly recommend getting seared king salmon belly from here. Very buttery and fatty. The Goemon roll was jam packed with flavor. Pricing wasn't too bad an overall experience was great. I will definitely be back to try their Omakase. read more

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Came here with a friend for dinner and was thoroughly impressed with the food. With COVID, parties are seated with plenty of room apart, and servers are good with wearing masks. My friend and I ended up splitting a grilled whole squid, as well as a sushi and sashimi boat for 2. The boat did not seem large enough for us, hence why we ordered an appetizer alongside it. However, the boat actually ended up being more than enough for the two of us. I have to say... it's been a looooong time since I've had sushi, and this place did not disappoint. The restaurant offers real wasabi and real crab, which I feel is hard to find in sushi restaurants nowadays. I had no doubt in the quality or freshness of the fish, either. All in all, a great sushi restaurant in the Sunset, though I will say the storefront itself is easy to miss, given how unassuming it looks. read more

Sushi Goemon - Grilled Whole Squid - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Authentic Japanese cuisine with really fresh fish, both local and imported. Nigiri and Rolls showed a true dedication to the cuisine. Atmosphere is modern with a Japanese garden visible in the rear. Service is attentive. Went on a Wednesday for an early dinner, actually too, too early at 5pm as we were seeing Star Wars: A New Hope at SF Davies Symphony Hall at 7:30pm. That is a different review of course. Was "The Force" with us for dinner? Well, sort of. We were looking forward to the Grilled Ika, Omakase Sushi Dinner and Omakase Sashimi Dinner along with their signature Goemon Roll. Ordered and two Miso Soups brought out after ordering (comes with the Omakase but not the roll). Great start as the Miso Soups were top one to two of Miso Soups ever tasted. Lots of Umami to the smoky flavor tinged soup. We were happy - picture the "end" of the garbage chute scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, we were alive and happy! Oh no, we see the Waitress walking back to the table with menus. Always a bad sign as something is not available. Darth Vader has landed - Darn and we were there at opening, before the Deathstar was operational, how could this occur? Appears the raw product delivery was late and it would take an hour or more to prepare the fish. Okay, how about the Wagyu Beef? Waitress goes to the Sushi Chef and comes back, "No Toro and No Wagyu Beef" right now. But all else was available. There goes "The Force", wham and the smiles dropped from our silly Umami faces. The waitress offered Sashimi and Sushi alternatives absent Bluefin Toro and Wagyu. We went with it and the three of us enjoyed the King Salmon, Bream, Hamachi, Hirame, Maguro, Scallop, Uni and Tobiko, along with the Goemon Roll. All were absolutely fresh with no sinew in the fish slices. No need to "Chew"baccaing here as the fish was smooth and silky. By the time we finished, we were notified that the Bluefin Toro was ready and we ordered it. Definitely fresh and tasty. Mind you this is a moderately priced place considering the freshness of the fish and the preparation involved. Overall, the place is a five, but the lack of availability of certain mainstay items, along with "Luke" warm green tea, and no attempt of a Chef or Owner apology or thank-you knowing our disappointment was a real let down. read more

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Best sushi I have ever had! Fresh ingredients. Food taste amazing! This is my new go to sushi place!

The owner told us they receive a box of fresh fish from Japan every morning, and they don't even know what's in it before opening the box! That explains how fresh their fish is. Some of the items we ordered: - Omakase sashimi - Japanese uni nigiri - Four season roll - Goemon roll - Grilled squid - Dessert mochis Everything was so good! I've been telling all of my friends about Goemon since, and will definitely com back. read more

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Sushi Goemon is my favorite place, it has great food and service each time. My favorite is the uni gem, its a must try read more

Sushi Goemon - Uni Gem - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Baked salmon roll and spider temaki were divine. Very fresh and fast service. Everything was very fresh

Not that easy to find and not that noticeable from traffic but once you do find it and fortunate to get seating you're in for a treat. Evening parking is very challenging (especially with construction) so Uber/Lyft here if you can. Service here can be a bit on the slow side but once you order the food comes quick. The wait staff will take the time to explain the dishes. All the Sashimi we had were Grade-A; very fresh. Their Omakase Sashimi and Moriwase is suppose to be their cream of the crop with the very best cuts and it's no joke (neither is the price). Another unique first for me was their special wasabi mixed with some oil and green onion sample the waitress gave us. This really enhance the flavor of the Sashimi vs the traditional wasabi. This is one place I wouldn't mind coming back to... good food and good atmosphere. read more

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Well, that's annoying. I have a stupid typo. It is my wife have been there two times, not twice times. Serves me right for being sloppy. My goal is for my Yelp reviews to be worthwhile reading regardless of whether you are curious about the business establishment. read more

Absolutely amazing food & service! Fun atmosphere too! Loved it! Dee Jay was amazing. Fantastic neighborhood feeling. Great Sake list as well. read more

Sushi Goemon - Horse Mackeral! So delicious! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fresh, Delicious, absolute perfection. Thanks for an unforgettable dinner! Excellent service and phenomenal fish! read more

Excellent customer service and the fish was fresh and delicious. Cheesecake for dessert is a must! read more

Sushi Goemon - 15 piece - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Free delivery over $35 order - order directly on their restaurant website! https://sushigoemon.menu11.com/sanfrancisco/order PLEASE support your local restaurants and order directly when possible, you'll save money too and more revenue goes to helping them! --------------------------- I've been back frequently since my initial review (pre-shelter-in-place) and have ordered delivery after SiP. Sushi is still yummy. The woman on the phone was incredibly kind and thanked me profusely for supporting their restaurant. read more