Muffin Muffin finally shut down, and there was tension in the air wondering what was to come. The wait was no more and construction was speedy and fast. I walked by The Grubbies everyday and in the early days, they were selling out. The reviews were generally positive. I finally made my way here and decided that I should just opt for the Full Omakase ($35) to try a little bit of everything. Salmon bowl and other single-fish selections priced at lower prices. If you want a little of everything, but not the full, they offer a mini! In a short time, the food was brought out in a Japanese handkerchief. I unraveled it and opened it up. Miso soup (which was still hot!), white rice, a little fish container of soy sauce, a small container of ginger / wasabi, and the bento box with the sashimi sitting on top of a bed of mixed greens. Everything was very very fresh. The fish tend to be a little bit thicker cuts. I personally prefer slightly thinner cuts (and more pieces!). However, this doesn't take away from the freshness of the fish. Overall this set was very very cute, the staff extremely courteous, and the pricing was quite reasonable. It's a slightly more expensive option in the area, but you're paying for quality RAW fish. read more

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Hmm....I have mixed feelings about The Grubbies. I've been dying to visit their first location (located closer to 1 Embarcadero but it was kind of far from my office), and was stoked when I discovered this location on 2nd street. The Grubbies is literally a hole-in-the-wall, with limited standing seats - almost like a micro-micro bar experience in Tokyo (those of you who've been to Tokyo, you know what I'm referring to). Packaging = 5 stars. What a cute lunch! Price:food ratio = 3 stars. I ordered a mini omakase for $15, came with rice, 7 pieces of fish, seaweed, and soup. I think I can get a charashi at Takoba (an awesome sushi spot nearby) for around the same amount, with better quality fish. The experience was fun, our hostess/waitress was super Japanesey - courteous & cute! I appreciated her service. But I will likely not go back. If I want to spend more on lunch, I'd rather go to a sit-down sushi place. read more

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Stopped by here during this crazy social distanced times. Most important heads up is to order ahead! Think overall sales volume is a bit slow, so if you just walk up looking to order it is a bit of a hit or miss, with emphasis on the miss. I'm a regular for their sushi sets and chirashi, which comes with some soup.. Fish quality and freshness are both really good, and having this place that specializes in grab and go is a really nice in the area. Prices are reasonable, but perhaps slightly on the higher side. read more

Cute little hole in the wall in the busy fidi district. Should be hard to miss hence you should probably already see people lining up to order with a wooden exterior design. Not gonna lie, they do seem more pricy for the proportion of food that you'll get vs. what you normally can get at a restaurant with that price but hey, if you want unique packed cute lunches in the area or just having good sashimi crave, this is the place for you. I've tried their omakase (chef choice) and their salmon combo. Imo it wasn't mind blown out of the world delicious buttttt it was good though, maybe not like $30+ good but I'll give it to them with the whole packaging and all. I've had better. It use to come in that cute dim sum looking bin but now they changed it to this square wooden looking box. What excited me most is their mini soy sauce fishes! Omg it's the same ones from Japan! Just life savers. No more messy opening package where the soy sauce spills everywhere. Instead, you get portion control from squeezing, dripping the right amount of soy sauce out. We should really have these everywhere. Aside from that, only complain is the proportion, it's on the smaller side but then again when is sashimi ever cheap haha. Definitely recommend a try, clean and cute presentation! read more

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I ate a meal here two days ago and I'm still thinking about it. I ordered the unagi/eel set and was soo happy with how convenient ordering and pickup was, and how delicious the rice bowl was. And, I liked that I got a reusable tote! The rice was perfect, eel was well cooked and flavorful, and overall packed nicely. Wish I could eat this well fue takeout all the time! read more

The Grubbies - Eel Nagoya Infused Unagi x Anago Set - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing and tasting food. I like it. Services very fast and quick. highly recommended!!!

I have to admit, when you work in the financial district, sometimes the typical "chipotle" lunches get boring. When I know i'm having Grubbies for lunch I get super excited! It is literally like a lunch takeout Experience because it's all wrapped up with cute little packaging inside. I always get the mini omakase and the quality is always there - A1. They close when they sell out.. so that's how you know it's quality! **there's a drum located outside the door so after you order, the cashier will ask you if you want to make a wish.. and hands you drumsticks!! haha now that's a super exciting experience at lunch if you ask meee!!** read more

The Grubbies - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decided to try this location after having tried the one on Sacramento Street because I loved that experience so much!! Lucky for me, I work between these two locations so I got to try both places. :) Came by for lunch on a Wednesday and there was already a short line. Both locations showcase a cute wooden paneled aesthetic. However, this location had a large drum placed outside. After ordering, you're given the stick so you could make a wish and hit the drum as loud as you can three times. Lucky for us, there was nothing marked as sold out. However, having tried their omakase from their other location, I had the huge urge to get it again. The omakase ($39) is served on top of veggies (which aren't that great), comes with miso soup, soy sauce in a cute fish container, wasabi, ginger and a container of sushi rice. The fish is so fresh and I honestly fall in love with every bite. The only difference of this Grubbies location and the one on Sacramento is that you can pick between Japanese and Korean seaweed, and you could also pick your handkerchief color. If you're in the area, you should definitely go. It's definitely a 10/10 spot. However, If you're 30+ minutes away, I'd suggest elsewhere because 1. there's no parking 2. there's no seating 3. there's other fantastic places with fresh fish, seating and parking Nonetheless, it's a great experience. read more

Tl;dr quick lunch to grab in FiDi. Honestly, I was drawn to try this place because of the cute packaging, but I've heard you have to go to their other location to actually get the handkerchief wrapped lunch. My lunch came in a brown bag, which isn't as cute or fashionable. I got the mini chirashi bowl ($15) and it came with a good variety of fish. Quality was normal and nothing to write home about. It also came with a bed of rice, seaweed, and miso soup. Service was super fast which was a plus. I thought it was nice for lunch since it didn't overly stuff me for afternoon activities, but I didn't feel satisfied afterwards either. Maybe I'll try their other location to see how the fish is [and for the handkerchief] but I don't see myself coming back here anytime soon. read more

This is a really cute hole in the wall spot (literally hole in the wall). Most people take their food to go, but its possible to eat there. There is no seating, but there's a long table you can stand and eat your food at. It fits about 4-5 people total. The guy at the cash register was really nice, explained all the options and made some recommendations. I got the truffle salmon and it tasted surprisingly really fresh. The guy brought out what appeared to be a prepackaged box of salmon on kale, rice, miso soup, and a box of what looked like the seaweed snacks you get at Asian grocery stores. I honestly wasn't expecting much, but it was a pretty cool experience, and tasty too. If I worked in SF, I can see this being a nice lunch place for take out. read more

The Grubbies - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Unexpectedly cute presentation: my to-go order (well, nowhere to sit in this joint) came wrapped in a silky furoshiki handkerchief. It's actually good-looking enough to function as a bandana for my dog. #winning Now, the fish. It's not cheap, but it's fresh enough. I must admit though, $35 for uni+ikura seems steep, especially coming from a hole in the wall... read more

Overall: 3.8/5 Come here on Wednesday noon around 12:20 and wait for like 15min or so. Pro: - very reachable if you live/work in the city - SUPER FRESH FISH!!!!! All pieces are luxury! I got an Omakase bento for $39, it has 10 types (19 pieces) of fish. - salmon belly - smoked salmon - tuna - salmon roe - uni - white tuna (juicy and fat) - huge and sweet scallop - and there were more I can't name it ... - nice scarf packaging - many selections for bento box Con: - $$$$ a bit pricy. but I think I pay more for the quality not for the size thou - tiny standing counter for dine in, NO SEATS - wait time could be long during lunch hours read more

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It's sort of inconvenience to go to The Grubbies because of their limited hours, especially if you're not already in SF, but it's so worth it! I've been wanting to go for a very long time and I finally got the chance this past Monday, since I had MLK off. I recognized the storefront right away because of all the pictures I've seen on here! It really is just a window where you order and get your food. The line was really long when I went during lunch and it felt like it took awhile, since they take the order(s), then they go to prepare it. I tried the regular omakase. It's the most expensive item on the menu at $39 but I wanted the variety. The way they package the food is so adorable! It also comes with miso soup, rice, seaweed, and soy sauce in a little fish bottle. The canned Japanese milk coffee is so good too and I believe it's only $1. I don't even know which fish was which, but they were all so amazing. There was one in particular that I don't think I've ever tried before and I had to look it up. It was white and really thick and I found it that it's called butter fish or shiro maguro. read more

I had some astronomical expectation when I decided to shell out $39 for a takeout omakase chirashi and unfortunately it was a LET DOWN. The presentation has always been cute with the little wrapped packaging with the fish-shaped soy sauce. The sashimi slices were definitely good quality, better than your average Japanese restaurant, more on the Tokyo Fish Market quality. Fish slices were a bit too cold for my liking (hard to taste the flavor), but it was fresh and fatty. The uni was really sweet and creamy. BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW BAD THE RICE WAS?? I was shocked to find my sushi rice half cooked and half practically raw. It was so bad I practically coughed it back out. Since I've been cooking rice since I was 2, knowing how to properly cook rice is like second nature. This was the kind of rice where they forgot to add enough water and was like OH CRAP and you add some more water to it in hopes of bring it back to life, but you actually ended up with is some disgusting tasting rice. NO NOOO Don't ever do that!! Read up how to cook rice please! For $39, I would AT LEAST expect the sushi rice would be quality too. I hope the owner read this so you can put some quality control over the rice because it was unacceptable as a sushi place. read more

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Wanted to take advantage of early Fridays at work so we decided to get to San Francisco and be first in line for dinner at this place. We were 20 minutes early and there was no one there so we went down the block for a beer. Came back right before 5:00 and the place still wasn't open. After freaking out for a few minutes, someone showed up and that was when we figured out this is really a takeout/to-go place. We very mistakenly thought this was a sit down restaurant. After all that effort, we stayed and ordered one omakase box to share. It came with miso soup, a container of dried seaweed and rice all wrapped in a faux Hermes scarf. The sushi is already pre-packaged so we took that and our sides and ate it at the one counter inside the "alley" adjacent to the kitchen. Fish was good but not the experience or ambience we were expecting. Also, there is no alcohol service. So lesson learned It's always better to regret the things you have done, right? read more

Their ingredients are high quality. The portions are perfect. I loved it when they wrapped my bento in a beautiful silky cloth. Now, it comes in a basic bag. I usually get the omakase set which included miso soup and seaweed. They've expanded their menu but I still go choose the omakase which hasn't disappointed. read more

We walked up to window and ordered: Truffle salmon Dragon roll Tuna sashimi It comes with rice, miso soup, soy sauce, cabbage, wasabi and ginger $59 It was ready 15 minutes later We enjoyed everything. But maybe a bit pricey to return for second visit read more

The Grubbies - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pricey for what it is, you're definitely paying a premium for the handkerchief and cute presentation/packaging. $15 for a mini omakase which came with a small bowl of miso soup, a tub of rice, and a small box of sashimi (6 slices) on top of raw kale/chard/cabbage. Quality of the fish in their sashimi packages is very good, although portions are pretty small. The rice they serve is sushi rice, not just plain white rice, which is a nice touch. There is nowhere to sit and eat; definitely a grab-and-go place. They also only make a set amount of each meal a day and are open limited hours so be sure to grab it when you can. read more

This little store made yummy unagi over rice, amazingly seasoned and every bite is just heaven. Ambiance is good.

What a lucky find! I cannot recommend this cute little store enough. This beef stew was so unbelievably tender and the waitress is so nice! Just know there's no seating, but it's super close to salesforce park. Thd food takes a little while to come out, but its well worth the wait! read more

The Grubbies - Tsukiji Style Beef Stew - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally got to try this place for the first time today. I ordered mini omakase, and it was one of the better $15 I've spent on lunch in SF. You can tell the fish is so fresh and packed with good fattiness. It comes with miso soup, sushi rice and crunchy nori. The lunch is wrapped in a pretty scarf which reminds me of Japanese omotenashi, meaning they just go out of their way to satisfy customers. The only minor ding is that the fish is served on a bed of coleslaw (unflavored), which is an odd choice for sushi presentation by Japanese. I asked them if they get all their fish from Tsukiji, and they said not all come from them but rather they are from all over the place. The Japanese name of this place has Tsukiji in it so I though it was a bit misleading? Regardless, I will come back here again when I'm craving for sushi! read more

The Grubbies - Mini Omakase - Salmon, Arctic char...etc - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this spot! The fish is consistently fresh and tender, the service is always very friendly, and the pricing for the amount + quality + location is fair! The chef's special is $15 for 8 pieces and the salmon is $18 for 10 large pieces. For the same amount and quality of fish anywhere else downtown, you would be paying $5 - 15+ more without considering tip. You could order from other neighborhoods, but you'd be paying service fees + delivery fees + tip. Sure, you can easily find a pre-made or even fresh sushi roll at many other spots for $9.99 - $13.99 downtown. However, I specifically come here because I want a chirashi bowl for a special lunch or nice dinner at home! read more

Dropped by on a Wednesday for lunchtime. It was near closing time so I was able to grab the last mini omakase as well as a scallop don. The bentos come with a side of miso soup, some sushi rice, soy sauce, wasabi and ginger. Quality: the quality of the fish is extremely good, considering it's LITERALLY coming out of a hole in the wall. You can 100% tell the fish is fresh. The scallop melted in my mouth, I devoured it all so quick . The salmon, yellowtail, escolar, salmon eggs from the mini omakase were all delectable as well. Portions: regarding the price they charge per set, the quantity is on the sad side. For both the total came out to about $50 and I was left still feeling a bit hungry. All in all the quality of the fish they serve at this location is superb, although it's not the most filling meal, I will definitely be back read more

The Grubbies - Cute scarves the bentos come in - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I finally got to try this place out when me and my friend were in the FiDi area. We got there around 5pm and some of their Chirashi-Don were already sold out. Me and my friend decided to get the Omakase which had 15pcs from 10 kinds of items. The packaging is pretty cute. They separate the items(fish on a bed of kale salad, rice, miso soup,seaweed package) and wrap it all up in a nice bandana. From what I saw, most people take their Chirashi to-go but me and my friend decided to eat at their little standing counter. The standout item for me in the Omakase was definitely the Uni! But all the items were all fresh and good. They import their fish from Japan daily so the items probably change around along with the prices, and items probably get sold out during lunch time. I'd come back to try their Toro and Uni+Ikura Chirashi-Don. read more

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TEMPORARILY CLOSED!! See pic. Sad. Sushi seemed very high quality the other time I had it -- but I didn't see the kitchen of course. Hope they come back! read more

The Grubbies was definitely a hole in the wall spot! I was walking around downtown on a weekday and was craving sushi! This place popped up on my yelp and it was a short walk from where I was! The menu is pretty limited, and some of their items were already sold out (soo sad the toro was sold out)! My friend and I decided to split the omakase since we weren't too hungry. I think everything is pre packed so our order came out really fast .. and it was wrapped up soooo cute (forgot to take a picture of it)! It came wrapped in a scarf and comes with a side of miso soup, rice, soy sauce (in the cutest fish packaging ever btw!), ginger and wasabi, and a pack of seaweed. There are no seats, but there is a small counter where tou can stand you can enjoy your food - and that's what we and my friend did. The fish was really good and super fresh! The uni and the salmon were the highlights for me! I would definitely come here if I find myself downtown on a weekday again. This place is super convenient for those who work around the area though! read more

The Grubbies - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tired this place a month or so before their unexpected closing and thought that it was cute with bento wrapped in a scarf, but over-rated. The price was a little high and the quality was that of cheap sushi. The salad was bland with an overly sweet dressing. The rice was forgettable and the soup was a little bland. I wish I could like this place more, but there just is no decently priced good sushi around market st. It doesn't help that they recently were closed by the City and County of California for food safety violations. I think Grubbies had a routine random check and they found the following: Inadequate food safety knowledge or lack of certified food safety manager (Moderate Risk) Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces (High Risk) Insufficient hot water or running water (Moderate Risk) Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities (Moderate Risk) No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers (Low Risk) Other high risk violation (High Risk) Not sure I will go back after the re-opening... read more

Grubbies is one of my favorite lunch spots during the work week. It's fast, delicious, you can get great sashimi, and get full, all for $15-20. I usually get the Mini Omakase (aka Mini Chef's Choice) for $15. This mini set comes with 6-7 pieces of sashimi on top of a kale salad. It also comes with a bowl of sushi rice, a bowl of miso soup, and a packet of seaweed. Wasabi, ginger slices, and soy sauce come on the side in smaller containers. If you get your meal to go, they wrap it all nicely in a silk scarf. The fish tastes very fresh. Though the fish selection has changed each of the 5-6 times I've been there--by chef's choice as expected--I've never once been disappointed. My favorite is the scallop and the salmon roe (ikura). One of these days, I'll try the set containing just scallop and ikura. The kale salad is delicious, though the kale could be softer. The yuzu lemon dressing is sweet and a bit tangy, which goes great with kale's natural bitterness. The miso soup is great. It usually comes with a small strip of fried tofu skin and a few stalks of enoki. It's light but flavorful, not overly salty. If you're grabbing lunch in SOMA, you can easily spend $15 on a soup and salad, or a burger and fries, or a meal from other common cuisines. So I think $15 for a quality sashimi set that gets you comfortably full is a steal. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I've been wanting to try The Grubbies for years now, between my love of sushi and the curiosity of this literal hole in the wall place the exudes a sense of Japan in the middle of banks on 2nd. Unfortunately most of my coworkers point to the high price point so lunch was not an option. But for my last meal in SF in 2019, it seemed the right choice. The idea is simple - you go up to the counter, order a specific sashimi or one of the two omakases, and you either take the package home or eat standing up in the super tiny interior. I went with the Chef's Choice Omakase. A bit steep for takeout at $39, but for an omakase rather affordable. you get mostly two slices per fish, including salmon, tuna, fatty tuna, you even get some uni and ikaruga which adds to the assortment. Likewise you start with the miso soup, and with the side of seaweed you can either save for a snack or enjoy with the glorified chirashi. All in all, if you're looking for high quality sushi to go and willing to spend a bit for it, this isn't a bad deal. I definitely wouldn't consider this option on the cheap or with groups, but for bachelor chow, or a cute date meal to go, it's a solid option. read more

WOAH! What a random find! As you walk down the street it's a bit easy to miss The Grubbies. There is a little window protruding from a random wall, and next to it seems like the entrance to a dingy bar. Above this walkway you see signs all written in Japanese, a few pieces peeling off the walls and stained from the sun. However, don't let the appear fool you, as the sushi was actually quiet fresh for a little shack. It's definitely on the more expensive side for a lunch time run, but overall a nice break from the usual sandwich. read more

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This is the ultimate treat yo-self lunch. It's not cheap, but if you want quick and fresh sashimi that'll make even your most trendy Instagram followers jealous, then The Grubbies is your place. I ordered Chef's Choice, which is omakase served on top of a salad. The bowls are served with rice, miso soup, and dried seaweed. The regular size has 2 pieces of each fish, and was way too much food for me. Total transparency: I didn't even try the salad because while I don't have unlimited space in my stomach, I do have #priorities and sashimi trumps salad, every time. The Grubbies is a pioneer when it comes to take-out presentation. The fish is laid out in each bowl with a flower on top, and instead of a take-out bag, the whole meal is wrapped up with a scarf. Be prepared to want, nay, *need* to take at least 50 photos of your food before you start eating. It's just that beautiful. read more

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The Grubbies is good, but not great. Got lunch here on two different occasions and it just came up short from expectations. I love sashimi but I don't think I'm a fan of to-go sashimi. The presentation is the cutest lunch packaging I've ever seen. Everything is wrapped in a silk handkerchief for easy transport. Tbh, it was really the packaging that sold it and made me come in the first place lol. I've only tried the mini omakase, which comes with: 1 miso soup, 1 white rice, 1 side of nori, 1 package of soy sauce (in a mini fish packaging), variety of sashimi, and a handkerchief. Portion sizes are little small. I would say it's a little pricey for what it is, but these prices are pretty standard in this part of town. Fish quality isn't exactly the freshest, but it's definitely better than a mediocre Japanese restaurant. Will pay more visits in the future but most likely won't be the one to initiate. read more

Fresh sushi? Here's where you get it. The whole window takeout/eat-in bar experience makes you feel like you're in Japan. This is definitely a splurge lunch (unless you regularly spend $20 on your lunches). The first time I tried it, I got the omakase to go, which was perfectly packaged in a scarf. When I sat down in the lunch room, I inspected each component and was pleased by the quality (but not quantity) of the fish, the sushi rice, and the miso soup. The salad with hard kale doesn't work in my opinion and the edamame is meh. $35! The next two times, I ate at the bar and got the salmon sashimi for $18. Everything except the fish is the same no matter what you order. I like the cozy eat-in space and the food was served just seconds after ordering. The miso soup tastes especially good when it's hot and served in a real bowl. I like the fattiness of the salmon and it also comes with some ikura. The price of this is much more reasonable than the omakase. read more

I was suckered in by the cute bento wrapped in a scarf concept. Actual sushi was underwhelming. For $35 I expected much higher quality selection for my omakase chirashi. The mackerel (is that what it was?) was too fishy, as were the tiny uni piece. The walu (I'm guessing here) still felt like it was thawing. And i miss having the typical tamago to round out the assortment. Good pieces were the scallop which were yummy. Service was super nice and it's a cute place but if you want good sushi, skip it. read more

I love this place for a quick, somewhat healthy lunch or dinner. All the sashimi comes in "bowls" and they only sell 50 bowls a day. So when they run out, too bad, come back the next day. Each bowl comes with a soup, salad, and rice. The sashimi comes on top of a salad and everything else is in their own container. I've had their $15 mini chef's choice for dinner. Miso soup - yummy but nothing special. It's just perfect for the cold SF winters Sashimi - I got tuna, salmon, and scallop with some masago. The fish all seem fresh. I enjoyed it a lot! Salad - my least favorite because the salad was just weird. The dressing was citrusy which I did enjoy. There are no seats and tables but luckily it's near an indoor park so you can eat next door. I'll definitely be back again to try their fatty tuna! read more

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Almost quite literally a hole in the wall, this new Grubbies location is pretty easy to miss, with limited signage along a street full of other food options. But you definitely don't want to miss out on this! They offer a small selection of premium sashimi served on salad with dressing, alongside some amazing vinegary sushi rice, not-too-salty miso soup, and edamame (with a cute little fish container filled with soy sauce). You can choose from uni (anywhere from $18-200 worth of it!), fatty tuna, regular tuna, salmon, scallop, or Chef's choice (which contains salmon roe, salmon, tuna and scallop, and comes in two sizes!). I got the mini Chef's choice for $15, and for that price, it was pretty worth it, though I'm guessing part of it goes toward the really nice silky furoshiki they wrap it all in. My only complaint is that the salad has raw kale in it, but to each their own I guess. Check it out early, as some sets sell out pretty quickly during lunch! I believe they're open in the afternoon for dinner as well, but not sure. read more

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Healthy, tasty, fresh sashimi bowl place in FiDi. Great option for lunch. Pros: - Fresh: Their seafood is always fresh the couple of times I visited - Diverse/balanced: my salmon bowl comes with a miso soup, sushi rice, and a dessert snack. The salmon = 5 pieces of raw + 5 pieces of truffle seared salmon on a bed of kale salad. There is no dressing for the kale but is still edible with the salmon. - Beautiful packaging The only con I can think of is its price tag. read more

The Grubbies - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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There are two of these within blocks of each other? Really. Okay. I was drawn in by the kitsch and an insistent friend but, in hindsight, I don't know that I was a good match for The Grubbies. I fully acknowledge that I am in the minority. The line was long. The reviews are good. People are picking up what they're putting down. But the price and packaging leave some head scratching. I can't say that I entirely understood the process. So, the process. Stand in line for 15-20 minutes. I thought this was because each order is being meticulously put together. No. More on that in a bit. While you wait, take the time to study the menu. No need to take up more time than necessary. Get to the window. Order from the nice lady. Bang the drum three times (and, make a wish; no one told me that part and I was a little in my feelings that my wish was wasted). With a gluten-free gut, sushi isn't the slam dunk it used to be. However, I'd had good luck in SF with pairing my problematic belly with raw fish and high-grade rice, so I thought I'd press my luck. No. The only thing I could eat from the lunch box was the raw fish (salmon). Not the rice. Not the miso. Not the seaweed. Only the fish. That cost me $18. I should have left. I didn't. Remember that insistent friend? She wouldn't let me but I think the world of her so fair's fair. But, given the cost and the time suck, surely, I was getting a unique-to-me fresh meal so it was worth it. Oh, I ordered a Yuzu soda as well. We waiting for our box lunches (wrapped in a scarf) and headed back to the office to eat. I opened the scarf and... what? Pre-packaged fish? Are you kidding? The meal was pre-packaged fish (complete with an unbroken seal), tubbed rice/miso and packaged seaweed? If you're just putting pre-packaged food into a scarf what in the world is taking so long? I tried to savor my 5 pieces of fish but with every bite, I grew a little more annoyed. As you might imagine, I was finished within minutes and still quite hungry. I should have read the reviews. I should have been more prepared. I should have left and eaten elsewhere. I didn't. Learn my lesson. The quality of the fish was very good but I can't say that anything else was worth the price or wait. Maybe if you can eat the entire meal and you come at an off time without a wait and you choose one of the more affordable items your mileage may vary. Maybe. I was happy with my soda. The soda was good. It was also $3. For a soda. read more

I order delivery from postmates. Food is very fresh. Come with soup, rice, edamame, soy sauce and ginger. read more

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The quality is quite good but the value kind of varies across the menu. For instance, the amount of salmon or scallop you get in the respective options is generous for the price. But the omakase at $35 just needs a bit more of something. Like the uni that comes on it is quite good but is less than one would get on a single piece of uni nigiri. Like it should be at least that much? But it's still a solid spot and I think you could justify eating there regularly for lunch if you're good about bringing your lunch a couple times to offset the cost. Also, after you tip you get to hit this taiko drum and that's fun. read more