The food is very good, tasty well presented and generous. The service is excellent and they are very nice. I was going to give them a 5 but I saw some tea sediments in my tea cup. I am mentioning this so they can make sure it doesn't happen again. The place is clean and lively because of the diners. You can tell that they are regulars because they know the owners., I recommend checking this place out if you want to experience good Japanese dining , complete with green tea ice cream, miso soup and salad. read more

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The three of us arrived tonight Sunday around 5'ish. Good thing too as people dribbled in soon after. The front dining room filled up first then the private room and the back dining room. Ordered - * both hubby & daughter went with combo A bento box. Chicken teriyaki, choice of tuna or salmon sashimi, shrimp tempura, rice and green salad. Also miso soup and scoop ice cream for dessert. Either green matcha or strawberry. * I ordered the ling cod dinner special. It's served on a sizzling hot plate with a big mound of sauté bean sprouts. Also miso soup and scoop ice cream. Our food came quickly once we placed our orders. Everyone enjoyed the food. BTW - We would like to place to go orders. But every time I call the phone rings and rings. I asked our server why no one ever answers the phone on to go orders. He said all calls are picked up. He said keep trying. I called from our table while there. Sure enough he picked up. Going forward I'll see if the call is answered. Being a neighborhood restaurant we tend to see someone we know. Tonight was no different. read more

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I'm going to this place for years, to my own surprise -- I'm finally writing a review! About two weeks ago, I ended up there spontaneously with someone who wasn't sure about the quality of the food and didn't even know where we were going. But he was pleasantly surprised! He absolutely loved the service and was very impressed with the quality of the fish , and I know his restaurant standards are quite high-end. We ordered a lot of different dishes, and he was especially thrilled with the grilled Chilean sea bass. We also had my longtime favorite "the oyster shots " and they were just perfect. As always, the chef was so generous and welcoming. Thank you again, and I'm sure I'll be back soon. It was also such a pleasure to see Benjamin! read more

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The portion sizes are amazing! It was quite a while before we were served, but the restaurant was completely busy so it's understandable for a smaller business. Regardless, their team was nice and as quick as possible. They also checked in once we received our food to make sure we enjoyed it. It looks so small from the front entrance but is actually very large and has a lot of seating in the back, if you see the located packed still take your chances! read more

The wife and I where driving around Taraval st. Seeing what was going on since all the street work. Pleased to say that it's a much smoother ride, loss of a lot of street parking. Change is inevitable. But the business is a nice place to have dinner. Was packed for a weekday. Service was fast and friendly. Food was on point. Looked like a family restaurant. But I was able to engage with conversation with the workers because they were busy. Which isn't a bad thing. We will definitely come back and try more on the menu. read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Grilled salmon delicious - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here with my girlfriends, a group of six, and tried this place out. Upon entering there is seating available in the front with smaller tables for a group of 2-3 people per group. In the back is seating for larger groups. They post their daily specials on a blackboard near the bar. The owner/manager seated us in the back. We ordered a few appetizers, and shortly thereafter our entrees. They have vegan menu items available. We proceeded to order our entrees, and we didn't wait too long for everything to be served. Food was good, but not great. They put too much bean sprouts on some of the entrees which wasn't to my liking. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. read more

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The Saba, Smoked Salmon nigiri and Salmon Skin roll are my go-to take out and never disappoints. When dining in, the Sea Bass, Butter Fish, and Hamachi Kama are the bomb...among what you're in the mood for. Consistent quality and pricing will make you a return customer! read more

Everything was perfect. Service, freshness of fish. The rolls were so good. We will be back read more

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All the sushi rolls are huge & taste delicious. The Bento combos are delicious too. Ive been coming here for over 20yrs & this is still my all time favorite sushi restaurant. See you again soon. read more

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Sushi is already great here. Their california roll is one of the best I've had, and their other rolls are good too. We've had tuna, salmon, and yellowtail and everything always comes out fresh. The restaurant itself is a little worn down, we typically get take out from this restaurant and eat at home. When we do eat there, service is always great. Great value here as well. read more

This place is a long-time favorite of ours. We like to come here for the fish entrees, especially the Chilean sea bass. The fish comes out on sizzling platter over a bed of sauteed veggies, mainly beansprouts. For under $25, you get two pretty solid pieces of fish along with a bowl of rice. The other dishes such as the sushi and other entrees are average. Service is consistent and fast. The restaurant itself could use a remodel, fresh paint and flooring would really spruce up the place. Parking can be difficult since it is on Taraval surrounded by a residential neighborhood. read more

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What outstanding service. We are visiting from Southern California but used to live in SF before kids and knew we needed to get sushi from Taraval. This time, we came with two kids (6 yr old and 1.5 yo) and omg not only was the food delicious but the attention to our family despite fussy toddler was out of this world. They really helped make it an enjoyable meal when it's stressful enough to get out of the house with kids. We truly are appreciative of everyone there. This place will forever have a place in our hearts. The food! Tempura lightly fried - delicious! Salmon teriyaki for the kids: toddler grabbing handfuls and shoveling it into his mouth! Special request- we asked for a random scrambled egg for our son, no problem! Sushi rolls: drool worthy memorable rolls. They were all good but the holiday roll is where it was amazing! We will from now on make our way to this family friendly neighborhood restaurant each time we travel here. :) recommend it hands down! read more

Been here many many times since childhood. Glad to see the neighborhood restaurant thrive through tough times, but quality and sanitation should NOT be compromised. I can understand quality, a baby cockroach in our miso soup is the last draw for us coming back. read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Miso soup with baby cockroach - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here to celebrate a birthday after golf. The birthday gal wanted sea bass for dinner. The four of us shared sea bass, chicken katsu and two sushi rolls. The price were very reasonable for dinner as the entrees were quite big. read more

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The salmon /tuna sashimi combination was wonderful. Fresh tasting and a generous portion. The sashimi came with soup, rice, vegetable, huge pot of tea and icecream. Definitely returning ASAP! read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Favorite spot of a sizzling chilean sea bass. Lightly battered and fried this dish comes with a lovely sauce and a bed of sprouts. Paired with rice the fish is refreshing and light. The X-men roll has been one of my favorites for years. Service is quick and the place is classically decorate sushi bar. Good for family's and the parking is not too bad read more

Been getting takeout here for years! The interior is a basic Japanese restaurant. It's pretty no frills and gets busy fast. Service is always friendly and they try their best to stay on top of all the orders. CA Roll: always good and made with real crab! Yin Yang roll: this is my favorite roll here. I sub the black/green tobiko it comes with to just orange regular tobiko because the other colors stain my tongue. It's got a little bit of a kick and has squid/uni. Because of the uni it's MKP, which can get expensive (~$20). 49er roll: love this roll! I wish they took the seeds out of the lemons, but love the tang the slices give on top of the roll. Inside is always packed with salmon. Caterpillar roll: always topped with tons of fresh avocado, very tasty if you like unagi Overall, such a great casual eatery. Awesome place for takeout and has consistent freshness. Will continue to come here for years to come! read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - 49er Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was craving sushi recently so here's a time i decided to try another sushi place. I went here on a Saturday for lunch and there was no wait! We order the X Men Roll, Cal Bear Roll, and the Dragon Maki. Out of the sushi rolls I tried, the Cal Bear Roll was my favorite because it contains BOTH crab and eel meat, which is a combo I don't see often I sushi! The Cal Bear Roll is pictured in the front on the plate with 2 rolls. I'd recommend this place! They have a large variety of baked sushi items, which is good for people who don't like eating raw sushi. The rolls are also big so that was good too. read more

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Real deal authentic family run Japanese establishment in the heart of Sunset District. Amazing fresh seafood and sushi Astonishing price/quality value! read more

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Forgot to take more pics but this place is good craving some Japanese food before running errands. Made a stop here and Ordered some sushi roll, soba and udon. Just what we needed to fill our stomach. The customer service was good, waiter was a young guy, he was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. Ambiance was spacious. They also have a private area which will be good for private parties. Will be back in the future! read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so glad this place survived the pandemic and is still around. Although the interior could use a little facelift, the food remained consistently good! The Chilean sea bass dinner was delicious! We also had the dragon roll and spider roll and they were so good and tasty! The tempura shrimp in the dragon roll was plump and crunchy. The avocado and eel were fresh. Truly generous portions and not camouflaged by massive sushi rice balls. The best dragon roll I have had. The soft shell crab in the spider roll was really good as well. It got a bit loud when some workers started stacking their melamine dishes away; which was kind of annoying yet funny. The service was good. The food came out fairly quick and the staff were friendly and welcoming. read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Dragon roll and spider roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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** Homey vibes and generous portions at a reasonable price for some sunset comfort food. Definitely a go to and favorite in SF! Coming to Taraval Okazu Ya has always had a nostalgic feel for me since I have been coming here since elementary school with my family whenever coming to the Sunset area. To this day, I've still been coming with my wife whenever we come to the area and it's remained one of my favorites. You can never go wrong with ordering the sea bass that comes with two pieces of fish with a heap of bean sprouts, peas, and carrots all over a sizzling plate. It also comes with a miso soup, bowl of rice, and scoop of ice cream at the end. Their green tea ice cream is the perfect way to top off the meal. Everything is reasonably priced and the fish is fresh. The only downside is that the food can take some time to come out because it can get quite busy so keep that in mind, but the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Butter fish - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have a theory that when A restaurant has Merch, you're in for an amazing time, I always notice it as I walk in, and there's been this trend that whenever I do see they're selling t-shirts, mugs, sweaters, you name it; that their food is incredible. Okazu helps prove that theory! With their friendly atmosphere and immaculate service, this restaurant spaces out your rolls and items so you're never overwhelmed with all the options. The freshness and craftsmanship shows between item to item, and it is something you will think of and go back to. Taraval is home to some amazing eateries, but Okazy is one of its best. It's in my top 10 favorite Japanese restaurants in the city for sure ! read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki Sashimi Combo Shrimp Tempura With Vegetable Tempura, miso soup, house salad, green tea - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My go to spot in the Sunset area for good sushi and Japanese food at a reasonable price. We love eating at the restaurant but the to-go food is also just as good. You can phone in orders ahead of time. I love ordering the rainbow roll here and my gf always gets the Caterpillar roll. We usually order 3 rolls and split them and are really full. My second go-to roll is the Niners roll. read more

Although being that there was a black out that occurred on the block during our dinner, the food was good and the service was even better. The restaurant staff were pretty accommodating and kept the energy up despite the lack of power the restaurant was experiencing. The vibe of the restaurant is easy going, perfect for a quick sushi fix. Highly recommend the pumpkin roll if you're into really soft textures. Actually come to think of it, everything was good and all the menu items are worth a try. Would come here again read more

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The sushi here has to be one of the best in the area. So fresh and decently priced. Owned by the sweetest people. Okazu is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. If you go, you must try the volcano roll! It's a must! Next time I'll remember to take photos before devouring the food lol read more

Quality sushi, wide range of offerings! Excellent pan-fried flounder, butter fish, etc! The manager Benjamin provides outstanding service!

Good Japanese food with reasonable price. Recommend the Ling Cod dinner special. It is served on hot plate and the fish is tasted very tender. Cherry blossom roll is also great. The eel roll is ok, but not great. read more

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My favorite local sushi. Very nice. Very clean. Prices are good. Sushi is really good.

I've been coming to this neighborhood family run gem for over ten years now and it never disappoints. My go to is always the TEISHOKU Combo A or Sakura Combo. Both are a great value, have large portions, and come with ice cream! Sushi rolls are always fresh and a good size. A must get is the pumpkin roll and if you like cilantro get the snake roll. Service is super friendly but can be a little slow at times but it's worth it! Vibes of restaurant are casual, inviting, with an old sushi restaurant charm. Takeout orders are also packed with care and travel well to enjoy at home. read more

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I've visited Okazu Ya several times, each visit was a different experience. The first 2 visits were for lunch/ early dinner. The 3rd visit was a different, later in the evening. Maybe I just got there at a good time, what a treat! A full fledged party of neighborhood strangers having a hell of a good time with the restaurant employees! Absolutely wonderful experience ! I've returned since then and haven't had such a good time, regular business atmosphere, not that is a bad thing just not as good as dinner time. I think I might have just got lucky when everyone was in sink ( employees, staff & customers ) . Food is excellent however I think the portions could be a little bit more. It's fun to see & experience a restaurant that can have fun with their customers & work well together with the staff/ employees . A diamond in the rough, I hope this happens for my future visits, maybe I just arrived at a good time? Overall I recommend Okazu Ya , give them a try, a satisfactory Japanese restaurant read more

No wait on a weekend evening. They have a seating section in front and in back. We ordered the combo A bento box: teriyaki chicken, salmon sashimi and shrimp (2 pieces) and vegetable tempura. The chicken was standard and the other two were good. However, was no carrot or broccoli in the tempura. We also got the beef teriyaki and this was quite salty and cooked rare. Both meals came with rice, tea, miso soup and ice cream. The ice cream was green tea and strawberry and we got one of each. read more

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant - Combo A Bento Box and Beef Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent sushi and dinner plates. The iron platter fish dishes are always tasty. The staff is friendly. Our family has been coming here for decades and we enjoy eating in or taking out. The restaurant can get a little crowded and it's a bit difficult to find parking now that many of the meter spots are gone on Taraval. Everyone should be able to find something to eat here. read more