Sliver of a spot in the Castro. In a mini mall down a flight of stairs you will find this tiny den of sushi goodness. The fish was so fresh. I gorged on hamachi toro, butter fish, spanish mackerel, uni and ikura. The pieces were so delicious and sufficient but not so big you felt you were going to have to make multiple bites. Then I also decided to try the Speed Racer Roll and Barbie Roll. The later was with crab, avocado inside and topped with salmon and fresh lemon. The other roll came with tuna and mango and tobiko on the outside. What I really liked was the simplicity of the rolls, their kitchy names and the combination of ingredients wasn't off the crazy. A glass of sake and a large Asahi to wash it all down. I sushi rolled myself right out of there full and happy. It's always SUSHI TIME in my book so this place definitely hit it out of the park for me. read more

Word of mouth is a powerful thing when it comes to eateries--especially if your only public existence is a plastic sign that says "Sushi". Tucked in the back lower level of a mini-mall, this is truly a hidden treasure. Now thanks to a friend, I've found it! Bring yourself and one other person. If you're feeling extra special, make it a double date. No more than 4 because this place is tiny. For the first time, my studio apartment actually seemed like a big house in comparison. Pair this up a variety of cute, colorful adornments, a lot of Japanese being spoken, a blocked view to the dinky mall outside...and you can pretend that you are an expat in Japan. All imagination aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here with the BF last Friday. While we looked at the menu, there was a lot of positive talk from the next table about the G.I. Joe and Barbie roll. It was almost too much positivity to refuse, but not wanting to be easily influenced, I decided on the bento box. The BF got Sushi Combo B. Good choices for both. I was especially pleased with my bento. Unlike the usual bento box with a cold piece of tempura and a slice of orange, the bento box here was fresh, tasty and not sad slice of fruit to be found. The BF seemed quite pleased with his choice as well...although he has higher standards than I do (so he would probably rank the sushi 8/10 vs my 8.5/10). But he did willingly eat the salmon nigiri. Very surprising since he hates salmon. That should say something even if our sushi rankings are slightly different. When the time came to go home, we had to leave our new found treasure behind. It isn't of the gold coins variety, you see. It is, however, a discovery to be explored over and over again. To restart your adventure, go directly to the "Sushi" sign. read more

I would give it a 3.5 if I was allowed. It's better than 3 but not quite a 4, maybe even a 3.75?? I was looking for a new sushi spot to try and after a Yelp search on my phone, I decided on Sushi Time. I drove by, saw a sign where I was anticipating a restaurant front window. I ended up giving up on it because I didn't really trust a random mall-like sushi joint. A month or so later I was again looking for a new sushi spot. This time, after reading all the yelp reviews, I decided we'd give it a shot, alley restaurant or not. I was pleasantly surprised. It is a quaint spot. Small, can probably hold 15-20 people. The fish was fresh and I have to agree that the Astro and Barbie rolls (as suggested by other yelpers) was quite tasty. The fish is fresh, portion size for nigiri isn't bad. The rolls aren't giant like some of those big fancy rolls. The price is really reasonable and that's always nice. I'm a huge sushi fan and would eat it for every meal if I could afford it. Overall, I'm glad I tried it. Don't be fooled or turned off by the location. read more

I was so close to giving this place 4 stars. The place is tiny, with an awesome decor, and has a very personal feel to it. The sushi was fresh, tasted good, and their pricing is reasonable. Too bad the service was anything but personal. Our waiter was somewhat rude, hasty, and brought out some of our sushi a good 15 minutes before the next set of rolls.. which is FINE i guess, but not particularly enticing, and a little weird considering we weren't eating family style, so some people at our table had to watch us eat until they got their food, when it was our turn to watch them eat. My other minor complaints are that the spicy scallop roll was NOT spicy in the least. And, sushi came without any pickled ginger and I had to ask for some. What kind of sushi joint doesn't automatically give you ginger? Anyways- I'd go back. Sushi was solid and fresh, the wait was minimal for a Tuesday night, and the overall vibe is cute. read more

Its like a little slice of Japan in there, there's a lot of fun stuff on the walls to distract your eyes, and for a cramped spot its quite comfy. The service was great, and the miso was delicious, but I just couldn't appreciate the sushi/rolls I ordered. They weren't that great, just borderline to say the least. The pieces were tiny and lacked flavor. I've definitely had better in many other places, like Wayo. My dinner-mates concured with my assessment. I guess this time, no time is a good time for Sushi Time. read more

This is without a doubt one of my favorite places to eat sushi in the city. You can ask yourself, "What makes good sushi?..." and I can tell you good fish makes good sushi and Sushi Zone has just that for a price thats just right without hurting your wallet. Creative and inventive rolls that are very tasty. Nice selection of fish and drinks. Highly recommend the Ebi Gyoza appetizer. ;) Staff is very friendly and if you go enough they will get to know you on a first name basis. I like the fact that this place is small. Its very Tokyo and the indoor mall it sits in is almost like a scene out of "Bladerunner." Big bonus points there. They also have a nice small selection of cold sake's. "Mu" and "Esshu" are both of my favorites. So even more bonus points there. Expect to wait on busy nights (IE Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The food, atmosphere and staff are worth the wait. read more

I love raw fish. It's so very tasty. And for this, I love Underground Sushi Time (really, it's underground, you go downstairs from the street). Their fish is good quality, cheap, and abundant. The place is a bit small, but the service is friendly, and you really just can't knock good, inexpensive sushi. There are fancier places, and places with (slightly) better fish, but when it's just good sushi you want, and you're not looking to cash out that (currently crashing) 401k, this place is the one to go to. And if you do, try the poke - ahi tuna and avocado - it's pure love. Really, I asked it to marry me. But then I ate it before I got an answer... Only four stars because there is better in the city, and because I don't want _too_ many people knowing about this. But it's definitely number one in my heart. read more

My friend and I had reservations at Hanna Zen at their new location but unfortunately they were canceled due to some private event. So she scrambled to find a place for dinner and ended up picking here because of the yelp reviews. We got off at Castro station and started walking. We arrived in front of a supplements store and I commented... "this is it?!" Little did I know it was downstairs, almost underground like. Because of its' small capacity, waiting for a table is more often than not. However we were served immediately to a cozy table for two by the wall. This place is like a time capsule where time has stopped. The ambiance is soothing and intimate, perfect for dinner dates. The menu has variety and the sushi is so inexpensive. their speciality rolls are usually $10 and the others are $3-6. Sashimi is a bit pricier but oh so worth it! Everything is so unbelievably fresh, the fish just melts in your mouth like "I can't believe it's not butter!" pun intended. We ordered a Hello Kitty roll, Crunchyroll, Garden roll, Sashimi, Wakame salad and Genmaicha. Come with a big appetite because this meal is filling. Restrooms are besides the restaurant, I think a token is needed from the waiters. Our waiter was very attentive and nice, topped with an orgasmic sushi experience, tips were a ++ read more

My first experience here was really good. Lets start off with some pros: Teas and food: The food you get is worth your money. We started off with two teas. They have a really good selection of infused blends like peach apricot. It's a MUST to get if you come here. For an appitizer, we got the tuna tartar. Presentation was great, along with the taste. I forgot what three rolls we got but they were okay. The sashimi is very fresh and melts in your mouth. It's sliced thinner so it was a different texture to other sushi places that serve it thick. MMM. :) Setting: The place was very tiny, but very cozy. It's a nice dinner place to take someone out on a date. You're most expected with a friendly welcome and great customer service. IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON A PARTY OF 6+ THIS IS NOT THE PLACE. It's more of a home-y place for a small group. Price: Altogether, the price came out to be around $60. Which is pretty average for a good sushi dinner. What can I say, you pay for what you get! Cons: Parking: Hard to find if you're going there for a late night dinner. Streets can be a bit confusing. Also the location of the place is pretty hard to find. If you're planning on using an Iphone for directions, you'd feel as confused as I was. To sum it up, I would go here again because it was very YUMM. The searching is worth it guys. read more

I love this TINY sushi spot in the city. Its a little hard to find which is a good thing because it hasn't become trendy like some spots in the city. They serve simple but fresh sushi which is a good combination and the prices are super cheap. Be aware though that if you are bringing people other than yourself, your whole party has to be present to be seated. A little weird but necessary when you notice how small this place is. Great happy hour as well...highly recommended! read more

So this wasn't my first choice.. by any means. My boys and I have a sushi spot down the street aka heaven aka Sushi Zone.. And we've always waited at least an hour and a half (which is well worth it!). So we put our names down.. pounded a few at zeitgeist.. and came back to Sushi Zone. "WE RAN OUT OF RICE" Give me a break! I didn't eat anything all day.. because i was looking forward to some mango and macadamia nut rolls!!... Ugghh. So we raced over to Sushi Time... and thank god they seated us even though it was 10:15 and they shut at 10:30 (we needed to fulfill our sushi craving!). So although we were trying to rush it cos we felt bad for keeping them open so long.... them rolls are GOOOODD!! I can't really remember much of what we ordered except for the hello kitty roll and crunchy roll which was SUPER BOMB!!.. I think we annihilated the "house special rolls" section. The staff was awesome!! and accommodating!.. even though we were the assholes keeping them from going home on time. Anyway!! Overall.. A+!! Thank you Sushi time for being super rad! read more

Hands down this is the worst place to get sushi for the fact that after eating here you are glued to the toilet! The sushi was sub par at best and the sake only made it bearable. The fish is obviously not fresh. I would not recommend this place to my enemies. Goodbye,I have to go to the bathroom now. Thanks Sushi Time! read more

Definately, I had a mix feeling about this place. Yeah, for the sushi quality, it is a 5 star *****. In the scale of increasing tenderness and sweet lip: for example: tai (red snapper), shima aji (amber jack), kanpachi (greater amberjack, and a personal all time favorite). Advanced sushi eaters deviate from Tuna eating seeking for the perfect texture. Please note that: albanoe was available on weekends' special menu Last week, I tried something very adventurous: slowly boiled, simmered stingray 'arm' (believe it or not) Eihire nitsuke. But, whoe!! What an adventurous experience. The cooking is extremely well executed: thick savory soup to mask the naturally fishy taste, slow cook allow the meat to soften, and the 'bone' was crunchy and edible. But yes, the natural fishy taste will keep me away for a while Diners are allowed to buy one piece of sashimi at a time - very affordable in this expensive restaurant. That makes Tai - red snapper $3 for a tasting / brief satisfaction. That being said Kabuto has other more tangible creative dishes: specialty sushi that you can't find anywhere else. Everyone talks about Cerviche, it was perfectly executed, the halibut was extremely tender and soft, with perfect light flavor of lime and salt At first, I thought about ranking it 3 stars. The main reason was because the restaurant is rather shabby looking. There is no ambiance for the money you are paying. The space is so small and so crammed, such that the wall bare except for a couple of odd decors. Most disappointedly, the waitresses are very busy and less friendly, unlikely to engage in a passionate sushi discussion with us, well, and perhaps, I strongly suggest that, it is the intensity trickling down from the sushi counter chefs. Sushi chefs are tense and serious, lack of smile or communication even to those sitting at the counter. That is zero words, zero interaction. That really killed one of the best part of the dining experience. If you come here alone, you will be alone forever.And if you come here with a group, the restaurant can barely accommodate. Fighting between 4 stars or 3 stars....... read more

Man, I've lived in the Mission for way too long. Sometimes it feels like I've been to every place with an open door from Division to Cesar Chavez. Then there are times that some wise, benevolent soul shows me the light and I realize there have been these little gems right under my nose the whole time and I've really been missing out. Sushi Time is one such place. I have no idea how long Sushi Time has been there. Furthermore, I do not care. I only care that they are there now and that they never, and I mean NEVER stop serving or run out of the tuna avocado tartare. I am not afraid to say this is one of the best dishes I've eaten in a long time, from anywhere. A formed mound of perfect tuna, asparagus and avocado in a miso vinaigrette. Simple, flawless, rich, fresh and addictive. One day, I'm going to go and just order 4 or 5 of these. Or 10. Tho' that dish is reason alone to go to Sushi Time, there are other great things on the menu. The delicious tai carpaccio with "salsa" of mangos, chiles, and sea salt is nearly as fantastic as the tartare. The spinach goma-ae, GI Joe roll, speed racer roll, salmon skin roll, crunchy roll, the tataki and the aji nigiri...all consistently excellent and nicely presented even for sushi. Plus, there are many items I haven't gotten to yet, which sound fantastic. They have a small but interesting sake list too. Speaking of small, did I mention this place is small? No, I didn't...well, it's small. Tiny, in fact. Sort of like eating in a quirky, transparent maki roll if there could be such a thing. The music is often fun, the service gracious and prompt. There's not much room, so expect a wait...just know that it is absolutely worth it. Well done, Sushi time!!! read more

Number one - THANK GOD FOR THIS RESTAURANT. It was the only sushi place I could find that was open on a Monday. Fair warning if you're looking to eat sushi on Monday - they are all closed! At least the higher rated ones on Yelp. Second - super cute place. Don't get nervous when you walk into a seemingly sketchy mini-mall underground. This restaurant is tiny, but full of charm. Very cleverly decorated and the prices are fantastic. Regular rolls range from $4 - $9. Special rolls are a few bucks more. The G.I. Joe roll was a little underwhelming for being a "special" roll. The Barbie roll was my favorite (yeah, my boyfriend and I didn't pick these two out on purpose, I swear.). Only downside - you might have to wait a bit. It's so small that it easily gets full. read more

I'm so STOKED to find this gem! I just feel bad it has taken me so long. I suppose it's because it's tucked away a bit; Even when I was trying to find I passed it by, because it's actually inside this indoor courtyard area, and it's tiny! Small though it may be, they've done a great job to just make it feel cozy and quaint. Ambiance aside, the big find here is quality of fish. Sure, plenty of places will offer you sushi, but often you can just tell it's not great fish, or they try and mask it with a bunch of sauce, fruit, cream cheese, and other things. Not Sushi Time! We were happy with every dish we ordered, though we'd wished they had some more creative desserts. The icing on the cake (or, the tobiko on the California roll?) was the very reasonable prices. I will most definitely be back! read more

I ordered the sake dan. The salmon sashimi very fresh and buttery - the freshest I've had in a long time, and the FRESHEST I've had in SF. In contrast, the butterfish (aka escolar or super white tuna) - tasted kinda funky - definitely not fresh. Rice was seasoned well and at a good temperature, though I tend to like my rice a tad bit more vinegary. Located in a tiny/awkward strip mall, the restaurant interior is super small, only able to seat maybe 20ish people. No reservations, but you can put your name & phone number down, and they'll call you when a table is ready. read more

Wow, this place gets four stars for atmosphere alone. My husband and I were very apprehensive when we realized the restaurant was in what i can only describe as the basement of a tiny open air mall. When we entered the restaurant it felt like we were transported to a different world. Perhaps a subway station in the bowels of new York or Tokyo? So much fun. Tons of decorations, and a layout you have to see for yourself. As for the food: Sake: we found a very nice bottle (Hikoshima maybe?). it was nice and smooth. They brought a box of mismatched glasses out and we got to select which one we wanted to use. Fun! I'm vegan so my choices were a bit limited, but I was delighted by the following. Miso soup! They had a vegan option! Thanks sushi time! It had a good amount of tofu and seaweed, yummy. Veggie roll: fresh and very tasty. 3 veggie salad: they had three salads in one, this was a special. Asparagus with a very light and delicate dressing. This was so good, I could have eaten a bucket of it. Mixed green salad, again a very nice delicate dressing. Finally a wakame salad that was soooooo good I ended up getting a second order of just that My husband is omnivore and he said the quality of the fish was great, nothing to write home about, but much better then your usual hole in the wall. My two disappointments. I came here because I wanted to try the vegan Gyoza featured on their online menu. At the restaurant they told me they are no longer allowed to serve the cooked foods, too bad! My second disappointment was that they had a cold tofu entree on the menu served with 'chicken sauce'. I enquired as to whether this was vegan and they told me, no, it has pork... Weird. Maybe this was a language barrier. Overall, very nice. We'll be back. read more

I really like saying the name-- Sushi Time Underground. It makes me feel like I'm part of something secretive and special. And who knows, maybe I am. Afterall, how often do you eat sushi in a plexiglass hut in the basement of a small shopping center and its a good thing? Sushi Time doesn't have the crazy waits of a Sushi Zone and the fish here is high quality in its own right. The menu is fairly traditional and you can get all of the staples you would want to satisfy a sushi craving. It's a good spot for sashimi/ nigiri and the prices are very reasonable. I've always been impressed with the service here as well. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Lots of smiles, helpful with questions and they just make you feel welcome. The atmosphere inside is really great too. It's a small area w/ alot of seating packed in so there's a very cozy and intimate feeling. You feel like you're in some cool little nook rather than a modern shopping center building. If you're into sushi, definitely try it out. read more

It's a cute little place that's staffed by Japanese (not Korean or Chinese) folks, so you know it's authentic. The decor's adorable, but let me repeat: this place is LITTLE. By little, I mean SMALL. By small, I mean CRAMPED. This is a sushi place for Little Bear and Goldilocks--Papa Bear and Mama Bear would not fit in here too comfortably without feeling like the roof might collapse on them. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. After all, this is apparently the average size of sushi places in Japan. So I guess if you want a true Japanese sushi experience, Sushi Time is the place to be. Quality of fish is average, but if you go during Happy Hour (5 - 6:30), you're only paying $4/roll (select rolls), and $2/sake! read more

Sushi Time is pretty darn good, but a bit hard to find if you are new to the city. After spending an afternoon apartment searching Tom and I decided to unwind in the neighborhood known as the Castro. We were in the mood for sushi per our usual cravings. Sushi Time was brought to our attention courtesy of Tom's NFT San Francisco iPhone application. We were wandering around SOMA and decided to check out sushi reviews near us. Sushi Time was high up on the list, so the hunt for this gem began. Once we finally found the restaurant in the basement of a mini-shopping area off Market, we were pleasantly surprised. This extremely small restaurant had a nice, cozy vibe and great service. Although, we were not at all impressed with the sushi presentation--we did love one item off the delicacy menu. The tuna and avocado tarter is fantastic! Maybe we were a bit in awe of the grade of seafood, possibly the sake we had to celebrate our move, or we were just really hungry--whatever it was, I was blown away by this dish. Give this place a whirl whenever you are in SF and in the mood for cheap sushi! read more

So, we were originally planning on going to Sushi Zone, but the wait was unbelievable. We ended up here, underground in a weird little mall. Definitely worth it. The wait was about average (25-30 minutes on a Friday night at 8), so it certainly had that over Sushi Zone (still haven't tried that place, but I hear good things). Food: quality. I can't remember all of the rolls that we had, but the astro boy was REALLY good. The fish seemed fresh and it wasn't over the top with sauce, so you could really taste it. Service: Amazing! It was just two people, so maybe I should come back with 8 to see how it is, but they were on top of it. We got our food quickly, our waiter was very attentive. It was no nonsense, they came with the food, filled up your drinks, asked basic questions and left you alone. I really appreciated the "no hovering" aspect of the service. Drinks: this is the only reason why Sushi time lost a star. It tasted too...alcoholic I guess. Other than the saki, I'd definitely recommend this place and intend on coming back! read more

it's about time I give my favorite sushi resturant in SF a review. Everyone here is so sweet and welcoming, the sushi is ALWAYS fresh.. Never fishy. And the prices are unbeatable. Short and sweet review, explains it all. Incredible hidden gem:) read more

The barbie roll was delicious as everyone else has said. This is a nice quaint spot for a date. When I say quaint I mean it is REALLY SMALL and dim. The place is quite hard to find since it's in a mall and you have to walk downstairs to find. The way they deliver your checks is cute since they put it into a little bamboo box, makes it seem like a present yet asking you for money. read more

Owner Masa-san has a hidden gem on his hands here. This is by no means the best sushi restaurant I've been to, but it is one of the most comfortable, perhaps even lovable. The space is puny, with four or five 2-person tables and a sushi bar that seats about 7 or 8. It's all laid out in one rectangular room. What you see when you walk in is what you get. Masa-san himself is a friendly man -- an unpretentious cast member in his own little play. He works with a small handful of dedicated, personable, occasionally garrulous sushi chefs, all of whom are quite good. Because the place is so small, you can watch an itamae prepare sushi from anywhere you sit. One of the reasons I like this place so much is that Masa-san has a perspective on food, which proves that he cares about the quality of what his diners eat. For instance, he does not serve toro. Why not? Because of its reported mercury levels. That's fine, although ironic since Masa-san is more interested in what mercury can do to us than in what we do to bluefin tuna by overfishing it. In any case, he is careful about where he gets his fish, and this care becomes palpable when you bite into a piece of sashimi or nigiri sushi. Their hamachi and shiromaguro are among some of the best I've had in town. Although the actual fish selection is smaller than, say, Ebisu, it is consistently good. Another reason this place is a winner is that you don't have to endure the clumsy ministrations of a waiter. Just sidle up to the bar and start ordering from your itamae. You can even tell him how many pieces of sashimi you want instead of being forced to eat 5 or 6 pieces of prix fixe fish. If you've got to have cooked food at your sushi restaurant, you can't go wrong with the baked mussels. Unfortunately, one order is too large for one person. Trust me, I've tried to eat a whole order myself. They make the baked mussels to order, so enjoy other delicacies while the mussels slowly bake for 20 minutes. It's a great little date joint, but I wouldn't go here with a party of more than three. read more

I've been here twice. Had I rated it the first time, it would have been a 3, BUT, this time we ordered right. Here are some hints: 1) Order a few Nigiri 2) Ask the waiter exactly what type of roll you want and he will either tell you what it is or have it made. Will definitely return. read more

Sushi Time feels like Tokyo in the winter. The restaurant itself is a tiny thimble; the location inside a very weird minimall spanning 16th Street and Market Street is perfectly evocative of similar eateries in Shinjuku or Shibuya stations. The staff are very polite and the sushi is always fresh. It's a cosy bite and won't destroy your wallet or leave you wondering about the provenance of the seafood. read more

It took us about 6 months in the city until we found Sushi Time. Six months of eating yelp-suggested, yet uninspiring or over-priced sushi. Bummer! Then we found tiny little delicious Sushi Time. Basically, if we are planning to spend more than $20 on dinner, we can't justify eating anyplace that isn't Sushi Time. It has kinda hindered the process of becoming a San Francisco foodie, but oh well! I get delicious hamachi! Try the crunchy roll & the magoro zuke, please! read more

Came here last night and it was quiet. 3 people sat at the sushi bar and after I sat down, I said hi and smiled at the sushi two chefs. They didn't smile back or appeared didn't want to acknowledge me. I felt awkward sitting there feeling unwelcome. I decided to leave and not spending money at a place where the sushi chefs are arrogant. I've been here a few times over the years and feel the service isn't particularly friendly. They might have decent sushi, but they are doing a much better job turning people off and make them feel disgusted. Will never return. read more

I love this place. I used to go so much I'd almost think I'm lodged back there in the photo of the inside of the restaurant somewhere. read more

My favorite Japanese Restaurant in the city! I personally love Japanese food very much so my fiance and I have tried so many Japanese places in the city...and still, we both agreed that Sushi Time is the best. I love their Rainbow Roll, Crunchy Roll, Mango Roll, Seaweed Salad, Mussels...Their Bento Box is pretty good, too. Everything is fresh here! It's a small place with cute deco. You might have to wait about 20 mins to get a table on the weekends but it's worth waiting. read more

Mean sushi! They have a very japanese feel (small close quarters, hidden). We have and will be back! read more

A small but cozy sushi restaurant that serves wonderful sashimi and sake! It was warm (which was a great break from the brisk winds of September) and the service was wonderful! For a such a small restaurant, they have a lot of servers! I think it's great though, they are able to have customers come in and out. Fast customer turnover! A great place for a quick lunch/dinner. Probably not the best place for a meal where you want to sit and talk for a while. I suspected that they wanted us to leave right after we ate, but we were just wanting to sit, relax, and finish our sake. The salmon is very fresh. I had the salmon bowl, my friend had the assorted sashimi bowl, and my other friend got the bento box (which included: Eel, spicy tuna roll, salad, and 3 slices of abalone). She wanted the Clam Miso Soup to be switched out with the normal Miso Soup that it came with, and it was a simple switch of $6. It was definitely worth it. The Bento Box had a great assortment. The sake that my friend and I ordered was very clean and smooth. Highly recommend this place for sashimi lovers! Will be coming back here! read more

3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous today. This was a nice little find. When you're walking on market street you won't find it right away because its tucked inside downstairs in an indoor plaza. The restaurant is small and quaint. The food was good, and the service was good. I'll be back for their happy hour specials =) It's a nice place to escape the hustle and bustle. read more

Super fresh and very well priced!!

Obscure location. This sushi place is inside a shopping arcade and I didn't even realize there were shopping arcades in SF. Strolling in, I was thinking more "WTF, where are we going?" then "sweet what a cool place". Once inside though, you get a feel for this very tiny sushi joint. Service is prompt and the menu is, well, typical. Sushi's, sashimi's and hand rolls, oh my. Our party of 3 pretty much went bonkers with the ordering. Overall, everything was delicious although I would say the portions are small - but really, what sushi joint serves huge portions? It's definitely a no frills restaurant though which, after all the posers and schmancy-ness this city sees, is always welcome when out on a weekday. And who doesn't love techno music (let me just say, techno NKOTB remix) bumping in your ear while chowing down on a piece of tamago? In the end, it's another commendable sushi joint to hit up when you're around this part of town. read more

Hm found this spot today to grab quick sushi before a flick at the Castro Theater. Anyhow, it's a little spot below a gym and it's easy to overlook. Inside they can fit about 20 people max I think which is kind of nice actually since it's cozy. The sushi portions were pretty good although the fish is not as fresh as at some places. Or it may be fresh, but isn't the super top highest quality. Of course for the prices they have it's a good deal. I haven't tried too many of the other sushi spots in the Castro so I can't give any other options but if you aren't looking to spend too much, this place fits that bill. read more

By far and away, the best sushi I've had in San Francisco. Everything was yummy and extremely fresh. Plus, the staff and decor made me feel like I was back in Japan. In short, this tiny place is huge on yummy. read more

Pretty satisfying. My friend likened it to eating sushi in a submarine. The fish seemed fresh. The rolls were good. The only thing I didn't like were the flies around the counter. In a place that cramped, you have to keep the counters really clean and constantly wiped down. I'd go again if I were in the neighborhood, but no special trips. read more

The salmon sushi!!! It melts in your mouth. We ordered two sashimi plates and the salmon was our favorite. Everything else was delicious but the salmon was particularly mouthwatering good!!!! I ordered kama, which is the neck of a yellow tail. While it looked a bit dry, one of my friends at the table and I totally devoured it. Like animals. I'm a total rice fanatic and think they could do better in this arena. They should use Kokuho Rose rice. The ambience is super sweet. The place is tucked away from the main street and not that big. It's like we were taken back to a small Japanese restaurant in Japan. We all enjoyed the food and had fun. read more