Fun, efficient, simple. Nothing to add. I've been to a few conveyor belt, boat-sushi type spots in Japantown and I always end up back at Tenroku! Is it the best sushi ever? Not quite. I think expectations are usually low when going to these types of spots but given the quality and price, it's actually pretty surprising. I usually stop by for dinner on weeknights. It can get busy sometimes but I've never waited more than 10-15 minutes. Service is quick and friendly. The goal is to get you seated and taken care of right away. Once you sit down, it's game on. Chefs are busting out all different kinds of dishes for you to try. They also take requests if there's something on the menu you'd like to try. I love not having to commit to a roll and being able to try a ton of different things. Admittedly, I keep coming back for the seared walu. The plate color lets you know the price of what you're getting. Most plates come with 2-4 pieces and run from $3 - $8. I can make this dinner as cheap or expensive as I'd like! read more

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First of all, this is a sushi boat spot in the Japantown Mall--so let's set expectations. You can't compare it to a Michelin-star Japanese restaurant. Sushi circles around on a conveyor belt, and some of it has clearly been riding for a while. There are also packaged, grocery-style items on the belt like cake and uni. That said, it's good and possibly fresh, and the chefs are clearly working hard. It's not creative or romantic--it is what it is. We had several solid items, left full, and that was the goal after seeing a movie. It was pretty quick, too. read more

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Come on Yelp!! 3 stars . Expectations Adjustment needed here !!! This is fast food NOT omakase. 2 opposite ends of the sushi world. Fish was nice. Packed house means the spinning plates of food either get taken by diners or not. No old fish . Ambiance is fast food effective and clean. Servers are friendly and work hard. Tip them well read more

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It was a hot day and the AC didn't feel strong. Sushi was warm so I barely ate anything in fear of getting sick. A lot of the sushi was just sitting there on the conveyor belt so it's questionable how long it's been out without refrigeration. The fish wasn't stuck to the rice well so it detached immediately. Not the best quality or food handling safety read more

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A conveyor sushi belt restaurant tucked in the plaza upstairs of Japan town across many competitions. We got seated right away for dinner time. I love the concept as you can get smaller portions of rolls to try more items. Everything tasted pretty fresh to us other than than the Philly roll which might've been from the type of cream cheese they use. Our main complaint was that the colors of the plate so a bit deceiving. We saw this "pink" colored plate circling around for multiple items and we thought it was pink cuz it was the lightest color compared to the others. When our bill came out, we noticed we got charged for red plates so we asked for clarification for what a pink plate is. I wished I took a pic of the pink plate they sold because the plate they showed us wasn't even revolving around the sushi belt so it felt like this place scams customers as I'm sure people thought they got the "pink" color plates instead of the red. Not sure if I would come back after as this experience was a bit of a downer. read more

Tenroku Sushi - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

For some odd reason this place gets a bad rap, but the portions are generous (probably the largest in SF!) and the prices are fairly inexpensive. If you're the type of person that enjoys hole-in-the-walls to fine dining, you'll love this place! As someone that regularly eats $100+ omakase, I can still enjoy places like this that some people might snub read more

I never knew that they had 2 locations. This was the one on the Kabuki theater side. It was t as crowded as the other location but was just as good. They had counter seating which was bar height. The food is going round and round. Just grab whatever seems appealing. The staff was great and I grabbed plenty of options. Don't know the names of any of it but it was all fresh. I also had some tasty Plum Wine that I would love to grab a bottle from the store read more

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Quick and easy conveyor belt sushi spot in the heart of Japantown. Service was quick and everything I had was very good! I came right before peak and definitely you saw the same dish come by over and over again but as it got busier, the selection just got better. Price could get expensive but easy to keep on the low end depending on what you grab! read more

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After walking around the Cherry Blossom Festival, we were thinking of where to eat for lunch when we walked past this spot. I was hesitant since my experience last year was so-so but my dad wanted to eat here and they had a relatively short wait (~20 minutes). +Sushi was well-constructed: Didn't fall apart when picked up. +Generous cuts of sashimi that tasted fresh -Soft shell crab and tempura weren't crunchy -Unagi was salty Side notes: 1.) No restrooms 2.) Limited parking in the Japan Center Garage or on the street. *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 d/t service. There were limited items on the belt and it seemed like everyone else was waiting around for something we wanted like us. However, staff working the conveyor belt were attentive and were able to give us or make plates that weren't on the belt. In addition, waitresses refilled tea, cleared trash, and helped order items. For the quality, prices were reasonable, especially for the items w/raw fish. read more

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So fun grabbing whatever you want, but you just never know how long it's been rotating along that belt. But if you need something fresh just order straight from the chefs. The sushi was pretty decent. The otoro was actually melt in your mouth. And sushi rice was made well with a good amount of vinegar. We certainly left full after spending about $30 per person. Didn't expect this place to be so good honestly. read more

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We spontaneously tried Tenroku Sushi on a Saturday for lunch after seeing the long wait at the ramen spots nearby in the Japantown Centre. We were happy to get seated right away and were excited to get conveyor belt sushi after a long time. We weren't too hungry so we stuck for nigiri and sashini platters. We split a couple of tuna and salmon sashimi plates (really nice thick cuts of fish and pretty fresh), and tried some nigiri including the ikura, hamachi, and saba. Everything was good and it was fun to grab off the conveyor belt. You can also just ask one of the sushi chefs for a specific sushi directly. We skipped over the rolls and desserts which didn't look appetizing. For what we got, we were happy to spend around $35 for 2 people for a quick, easy lunch. Would definitely recommend! read more

Tenroku Sushi - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't know why this place has only 3stars when the freshness of fish is impeccable! Thick cut! Very affordable! You can order and they custom made roll/sushi/temaki/nigiri/sashimi for you too. Sushi chefs and server are super nice i looooove this place!! read more

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Nice place, revolving track with sushi and desserts. Good service, excellent sushi and more. Always something delicious is coming. Enjoy! read more

Overall, this was a fine meal but nothing particularly memorable. A few highlights: the chef was kind enough to sear some of the nigiri pieces on request, which added a nice touch, and the Lion King roll was probably the best thing we had. That said, the fried items--especially the shrimp cutlets--tasted off, almost like they'd been cooked in old oil, which took away from the overall experience. The rest of the meal was just okay -- not bad, but not special enough to draw me back. Appreciate the effort and the service, but probably a one-time visit for me. read more

we came here for a light meal and got 4 plates (different prices based on color) from the revolving counter. seating is limited but it wasn't too busy. food was fine although I wish there were more options. not the highest quality sushi and prep, but you pay for what you get. service was pretty spotty and cold though read more

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We didn't have to wait for a group of 5 for dinner Thursday. The food is great but if you see something you like, grab it asap because there's a chance you won't see it offered again. There were also times where the food we wanted was sitting on the counter but it wasn't placed back on the conveyor belt while we were there so we didn't get to eat it. You can also request rolls but you have to get the attention of the chefs and it can still take a while to be made. Overall, I think I would go somewhere cheaper with better service. You're mostly paying for the revolving sushi experience. If you're looking for delicious sushi, this is still a good choice though if that's what you prioritize. I think the food was better than the experience. read more

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We both have never eaten here before, but the restaurant was full so we assumed that we would like the food, too. The wait staff seated us right away which was nice to not have to wait. Then, she gave us glasses of water shortly after we sat down. This restaurant is a sushi boat restaurant that happened to be open when we walked in for a late dinner. I don't usually eat at sushi boat restaurants because I don't want my food to be sitting out in the environment. I like the fact that they had plastic covers on every dish. The plates are colored coded for the different prices. We chose different rolls that were placed on the restaurant's conveyor belt. The food was edible but lacked flavor, so we won't return here. read more

Awesome experience. I've never been to a sushi restaurant like this before. They have the rotating belt with endless options of food. You choose whatever you want and just pay based on the color coded plates. The food was tasty and delicious. The ambiance really nice and chill. It wasn't crowded when I was there. The service is great. read more

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Great experience! Mu husband and I wanted to try something new and were not disappointed. We are not big eaters in general, so this place is a good way to eat sushi in small portions and try new food. It was memorial day but we were sitted right away. But be ready to sit very close to other people and share soy sauce bottle with them. read more

Tenroku Sushi - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with my friends for a dinner date! We all loved the sushi, and it was very very fresh :) The service was very good, and the server was attentive to everything from our orders to water refills. The ambiance is nice, nestled within japantown. There is limited seating, as we are all seated around a conveyor belt sushi counter, and a line built up quickly outside the restaurant. I enjoyed the food with my favorite being the seared salmon special nigiri! Definitely a 10/10 from me :) I also tried the salmon regular nigiri, fried oysters, uni roll, and a salmon roll. All were good, but the seared salmon special nigiri definitely stood out the most to me with a melt-in-your-mouth quality! read more

Tenroku Sushi - Seared Salmon Belly Special Nigiri - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent sushi. Though the service staff can be rude. There isn't room to sit comfortably - they need to expand or reduce the # of seats. The staff kind of bump into you from behind & it's always busy af in here. I just wish the atmosphere was better. Also, some of the converter belt sushi looks like it's been sitting for a while & the rolls on there needs more variety and less sashimi. read more

Tenroku Sushi - California roll on the inside and seared white tuna + thin sliced jalapeño. Mexican Roll (9) - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

I want to say the positive things first. Our previous experiences have always been pleasant. The quality of the sushi is always consistently good. However, on Sunday 10-26 at around 3:30pm me and my two friends entered the restaurant. When we asked the waitress if we could sit on the straight side of the counter she told us no and asked one of us to sit in the corner. It's fine. We sat down and enjoyed our food. Then when the same waitress brought us hot tea and water she placed all 6 cups next to me and said "can you distribute them?" I am sorry but I don't work at your restaurant. Then my last draw was when she refilled my hot tea she spilled it on me. She gave me a quick sorry and handed me a piece of napkin and proceeded with her life. The restaurant was not super busy and they had plenty of staff so I don't understand why she rushed through everything. Her behavior was very unprofessional and might deter my return to the restaurant in the near future if she continues to behave this way. read more

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Another great experience.... super awesome that the guys will make custom orders for you and are super friendly and responsive. Some really unique sushi coming around this time.... delicious and really fresh. read more

Tenroku Sushi - Wasn't sure about this one.... - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm actually writing this review while I'm sitting at the restaurant because I couldn't wait to share how amazing this place is. LOVE their seared salmon nigiri, LOVE their variety of fresh fish, and LOVE that the price point isn't too ridiculous. This place tests my self control every time and it's so hard to not just grab everything in sight on the conveyor belt. Everyone is extremely nice and I can tell they get along with each other. This place fits about 30ish people around the conveyor belt and a few tables outside. I come at odd times so I can't comment on the wait time. Shouldn't be too bad, people tend to scarve down plates after plates. read more

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Have not been here for a while and the sushi here is pretty good. Lots of variety and portions sizes are a good. The color of the plates determine the price you pay and you can easily get carried away picking plates of the conveyor belt. Our favorites are the salmon, hamachi sashimi and the uni sushi. Staff are pretty good with filling up our tea cup and removing plates. A nice place for a Japanese meal. read more

The sushi is decent and I suggest sitting "at the bar" so you may pick from the rotating belt or from the regular menu. Also, ask the chefs for off menu suggestions or just surprise your palate with something new. In return, they appreciate it so buy or split a beer with them. Good times. Not omakase, and that's okay. This is just as good as any of the sushi spots within Japan Center, or in the area. read more

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I think this was my first time at a Sushi place where I sat in front of a revolving sushi boat. I've seen places before but never sat by one, so this was a whole new experience for me. I do like the system they have set up the color coordinated places showed items from cheapest to expensive. You can also special order some of the more special cuts or sashimi style plates. I have to note here as I was eating with a friend. The sushi makers were making the smoked salmon nigiri to prepare for the sushi boats, I was making a comment to my friend that we should be ready to grab one as soon it came out, he heard us and he directly handed us two plates of the smoked salmon nigiri, I have to say that was great! We also special ordered the Toro nigiri it literally melted in my mouth so that was delicious. I think I had at least 8 plates of sushi and appetizers but it was delicious! read more

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My friend and I went during dinner time and I wanted to try their rice dishes as well as sushi boat. read more

Tenroku Sushi - Rice dish and sushi boat - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! Always a fun choice for a sushi night out! Or day out! The sushi chefs are so kind and will make you anything that you show. I usually just show anything from yelp I would like to try that I don't see on the conveyor belt. The atmosphere is small but cute! read more

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Really fun experience but ok sushi. Went there on a Thursday night and there wasn't a line (yay!) I've been wanting to try and this place and I'm so glad I went but not rushing to go again. It's perfect for a date night and you can easily get full for $20-30 per person. read more

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No wonder there's always a line at Tenroku Sushi! Their sushi is a great deal: super fresh and tasty, and generously sliced into thicker pieces Basically this is a sushi boat restaurant. You are seated at the bar or at one of the 3 tables... then pick up what you like form the revolving sushi belt. Prices are determined by the rim color of the plate, and when you are finished with your meal, they will count the dishes (color x quantity) and tally up the total for ya. What surprised me is the quality of their sushi - it is fresh and delish! Service is super efficient and friendly here; and the waitstaff did not miss a beat in keeping our water & tea glasses full, while checking on us Intermittently. A great and fun dining experience! read more

Fresh sushi, fast service, amazing vibes and staff take care of you. Thank you for feeding us and taking care of us all night. We will be back soon. read more

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Pretty good sushi. Salmon was good cant go wrong with that. Finished off with the wagu but that was just ok, I wouldnt recommend. Service was great, very attentive and got in and out pretty quickly. Ate good for about $65 for two people. Ambience is chill too small place but perfect size for what youre getting. read more

Save yourself the stomach pain and don't eat here! My friend and I both got sick after eating this sushi and I would not come back again. The sushi on the conveyer belt looked like it had been there for hours. The fish here is not very fresh!! Go to another sushi restaurant in Japantown. read more

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i came here with my friend. I didn't eat any raw fish but only imitation stuff. only 20 min after i started to feel nauseous and felt like throwing up. pretty sure i got food poisoning. chill place but idk about that food.. read more

Not the freshest of food but a fun experience! I love how quick and efficient the servers were with grabbing our drinks and removing the clutter from the table. It's a tight space in there but they make it work! Never been to Japan but I imagine this is close to what it feels like. The fish wasn't always fresh and quite honestly some of the dishes did not look appetizing. We had a couple rounds of drinks after so we were there for about an hour and a half and some of the raw fish sat there the whole time and some even looked dried up. I could see a bad tummy ache coming from some of them. Closer to when we left (dinner time) it picked up and people started to come in in a big wave and you can see them finally putting out fresh dishes. We tried a few more and they were better but still about average. Price point is pretty high for the quality in my opinion. read more

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Love eating at this sushi spot anytime I am in the area. My go to spot. Fast and efficient

I got food poisoning from a sus flame-broiled salmon nigiri that tasted weird. The conveyor belt was also filled with plates & had that not so fresh fishy smell all around. It seems like the plates have been there for hours. I've been going to this spot for years, and this is the first time this happened. Disappointing. read more

Don't Go Here! Spoiled fish (UNI) was served! Severe stomach poisoning ruined my last night in San Francisco and my trip home was hell. I came here with my daughter and a friend. We all had lots of fish. I was the only one that had UNI. I started feeling sick before I even left. Left the place and headed straight to the bathroom in my hotel and I was not able to leave all night. I called several time asking for the manager. Every time I was told they weren't there and to leave my info or call back. Finally I called my credit card company and explained the situation. They called with me on the line and the manager finally got on the phone. He denied having served bad fish and was not willing to rectify the situation. Not even an apology. I will never go back and I will make sure every one I know in San Francisco knows how bad this place is. And so the business doesn't claim I wasn't here I am including a copy of my receipt! read more

Tenroku Sushi - Proof of eating here - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's always fun to eat at a conveyor belt sushi. Came on a saturday night and had to wait about an hour to be seat. The prices were reasonable for the amount of food they gave. Their two piece sashimi was $5.85 but the pieces were so thicc, it basically was 4 pieces. I also really enjoyed their fried shrimp on the little skewer sticks. The fish were pretty fresh except some sashimi pieces were super cold and not soft because of how cold it was. The only dessert I saw was a matcha cake on the conveyor. The ambiance was like any other conveyor sushi place. Seating was a little tight and it was kind of loud. They did play bangers (New Jeans songs). read more

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