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I had a great experience here! The service really stood out to me as our waiter was incredibly…read moreenergetic, attentive, and friendly. I have a salmon allergy, and he made sure to double-check everything so I could eat with confidence, which I really appreciated. I got the omakase with premium supplementary items. The fish were exceptionally fresh and some literally melted in the mouth. Every bite was delicious, and you could really taste the quality of the ingredients. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I'd definitely come back to try the other menu items.

Ordered from this place because I have been intrigued by the concept of the creamy scallop roll…read more.. it was delightful. It tastes like a seared scallop nigiri with a creamy real crab California roll! For this itself, I would continue to come back. The fish, eel, and scallop were so fresh. They seal the takeout bag too, so no need to worry about your order being tampered with! -1 star because the price is pretty steep for the amount of food you get. It's good, but definitely a once in a while type of meal

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Kui Shin Bo

3.8(1.1k reviews)

TLDR: When you're at the heart of Japan town, you have to embody the nation in all the good ways…read more Kui Shin Bo, embodied the nation's backbone of being average to above average in multiple things. This place covers many of the basics (rolls, ramen, tempura, yakisoba, teriyaki, unagi). I really only see it as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. It doesn't mean that this restaurant has no place in Japantown, but it doesn't inspire confidence when it's located in an isolated region of the mall with less foot traffic, while its competition on the other wing has lines longer than the location's capacity. Black Garlic Ramen: It's always a mystery to me how black garlic improves a bowl of ramen. My expectations, however, remain the same. How thick is the broth? How clean is the broth when consumed? What is the quality of the chashu? Do I get enough noodles? I think the best part of this meal was the amount of soup they give, and the chashu was very good. It sucks that the chashu is tiny, but they did very well. I feel that the noodles were those wholesale ramen noodles that were portioned, and the garnish was fine. The broth was okay, 3.5-ish stars in terms of taste. Dynamite Roll and Volcano Roll: I think it's a problem if I have trouble identifying which is which. I can tell you that both are good enough to try, and the Volcano Roll comes with raw fish. Both come with a good crunch and a good sauce, but like most Japanese places that lean heavily into the rolls, good luck finding out what you ordered and what you just ate. Ambiance: Very classic Japanese. They're really at their best to convince you that you're in Japan. It may get tight during a busy day though. Service: Standard. You order, your water gets refilled, you pay, you leave.

Amazing service and amazing food…read more This was my second time visiting Kui Shin Bo and it's great every time. We received great service, constant water refills, and our food came out quick. I ordered the chicken katsu and beef teriyaki, which is served with rice, miso soup and salad--the perfect balance, and a bit of everything. The chicken was very crispy, the beefy teriyaki had a nice smoky flavor to it, the soup was nice and warm, the rice paired well and the salad was fresh and tasty. My sister ordered the Crispy Chicken Chili Creamy Ramen. I had some of her ramen and it was delicious as well! The overall, restaurant itself is a bit small but the food makes up for it. I would definitely return!

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Lunch plate: salmon teriyaki, salad, miso

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Hikari Sushi & Bar

3.9(573 reviews)

Had a great experience at Hikari Sushi & Bar! Jakob was an awesome server friendly, attentive, and…read moremade sure everything was taken care of. The service really made the visit enjoyable, and he was great at making us feel welcome. Definitely appreciate the hospitality and would happily come back again. Highly recommend asking for Jakob.

Hikari Sushi and Bar!…read more Everything was delicious, and the service was amazing! I genuinely don't think you can go wrong with any of their rolls! My friends and I absolutely loved everything we ordered! This was also my first time having sushi in San Francisco, and I'm so glad we chose this spot!

A Shinkansen delivers your sushi a few minutes after you place your order! It even sounds a little like the real deal! :)

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Ganji

4.6(657 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Miso soup is so good and flavorful. Ambiance is calm and clean. Chick katsu was flavorful. Staff is…read morefriendly and attentive.

Great experience with my family. We went shopping in Japan town and this was a great way to end our…read moretrip. Food was delicious!

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Yuji

4.7(89 reviews)

Wow. What an experience. Loved the place. A great omakase. The husband and wife team are a pleasure…read moreto watch. The courses were great and complimented each other. Chu Toro, Hokkaido Uni, Negi Toro, Spotted Prawn, Steamed snapper, A5 Waygyu that melts in your mouth, Chawanmushi (savory custard), fried eel, and more. The extra touches showed the dedication to their craft (shokunin-damashi). The subtlety of the dashi, the wasabi from the Izu peninsula, the freshness of the curated fish selection. Bravo !!!!! Gochisousama deshita

Yuji is hidden in plain sight - it's right along the main street of Japantown, upstairs of popular…read morespots like Fermentation Lab with little to no signage in front or around the store. The shop itself is clean and simple, accepting reservations only for its 9 seats. It's pretty cramped as the seats are wide and you may end up elbowing the party next to you, and it's almost like that Unblock-Me app when you need to reconfigure people when you get up to go to their tint restroom. There's several courses to keep you satisfied throughout the night, and they update their menu each season. Every was good but nothing really wow'd me as the flavors were balanced, but sort of one-note.

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Chilean sea bass with piece of truffle and pickled ginger on top

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Domo

4.0(1k reviews)

1.3 mi•Hayes Valley

I was really craving sushi, so I decided to stop by Domo and it definitely did not disappoint! The…read morerestaurant was clean, organized and you could actually smell the fresh food before even walking through the door. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option. I started with the miso soup and it was delicious. For sushi, I ordered the Crunchy California Roll, Dragon Roll and the Domo Roll. Yes I was that hungry haha! Every roll was packed with fresh ingredients, the fish tasted incredibly fresh and the presentation was beautiful. My absolute favorite was the Domo Roll. Seriously no kidding, it was so good! To top it all off, the staff were friendly, welcoming and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back.

Small sushi restaurant in Hayes Valley. I needed dinner before a show. As a party of one, they…read moreseated me at the sushi counter of this tiny place. Specials are on the mirror. I ordered the sashimi salad, charred salmon nigiri and the sea bass nigiri on special. Omg. The sashimi salad was beautiful. Thick pieces of sashimi were on top of the wonderful variety of greens. A generous portion for one person and I probably didn't need much else. Loved the nigiri especially the charred salmon. A bit of a kick with the shredded of pepper on top. And the sea bass had a hidden piece of perilla. My tummy was satisfied and happy. Can see why this place is so popular. I'll be back

1.6 mi•Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown

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Crab and cucumber salad

Tenroku Sushi

3.7(600 reviews)

Conveyer belt sushi for the win!…read more I came here last minute because I needed somewhere quick to eat and I was by myself, so luckily there was one seat left (during busy dinner time on a weekend, no less - other places had long waits) Here in America the conveyer belt sushi places haven't really impressed me, but being that this one is in Japantown, it's pretty decent. If there isn't something on the conveyer, you can always ask for it. They were cutting up real, whole fish so you know it's fresh at least. Service was great, super quick and the "chefs" were responsive. The menu is nice, with lots of drinks to choose from as well. Cuts were not authentic but still meaty. Pricing can be on the higher side, depending on what you like. But others have mentioned it can be cheap as you like or expensive as you like at places like these, as they are priced essentially by the choice of fish and how it's prepared. Atmosphere was lively for a weekend night, but I have been here during the week as well when it's less busy. It can be tight if it's full (get to know your neighbor!) but it's more than adequate. Always a fun experience and I have , and will be back.

For conveyor belt sushi this is a clear 5, for freshness, ease of ordering off-belt (?) and the…read moreservice efficiency. Never a complaint and great hot sake to warm up the vocal cords before going to Festa karaoke right next door.

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Nara Restaurant & Sake Bar

Service: incredible. Our server was great and brought us sake shots as a kind way to say thank you…read morefor dining with us. The restaurant itself was beautiful and simple in design which I love! Less is more. The rolls were super unique and the fish were so fresh. It was a perfect evening

Service was mediocre. Walked in at 6:30 for my 6:30 reservation, waited for 10 minutes for the…read morehostess to address me; then after they got my reservation details they forced us to sit in the waiting area (we were not allowed to stand to wait, I don't know why). Sushi quality was also just average; has declined based on previous years experience. The otoro was chewy, not soft and buttery as expected. Shrek dish was way too salty. Loco spider-man tempura didn't taste fresh, tasted a little old. I probably wouldn't return.

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Oma San Francisco Station

4.3(353 reviews)

•$$$$

Tucked away in the west entrance of Japantown, in an inconspicuous spot behind all the bustle of…read morethe stores is this hidden gem of an omakase experience. With only 8 seats, the experience is intimate, you get front views to the chefs preparing each of the 24 courses! The fish selections were fresh, delicious and the apps were amazing too. The reviews were great so wanted to come and check this place out for myself and it did not disappoint! Chef Au was friendly and talked to us about his life in Japan, we loved the interaction. All in all 10/10 experience, 10/10 quality of all the dishes and 10/10 ambiance! Definitely worthy of the Michelin accolades it's received!

Oma San Francisco Station is an omakase restaurant inside Japan Center in San Francisco Japantown…read more They offer 3 menus: Mizuho with 24 items, Sakura with 16, and Tsubame with 12. The location is unusual, as the restaurant is open to the mall, which is a bit disruptive. I came for the 8:30pm seating, but the previous guests were still finishing, so I had to wait until 8:45pm. The staff did not seem very concerned. Bad start. You could also hear the mall cleaning crew during dinner, which was not very pleasant. I ordered the 24-item Mizuho Menu, as did all the other guests. There were 5 guests in total (the restaurant can seat up to 8 people). Here is the menu I was served at the end of May: 1. starter: ama ebi cracker with caviar, pickled lotus root with shaved bonito, crab salad 2. nigiri 4x: isaki, iwana, myabi tai, kanpachi 3. sashimi: chutoro, hotate with caviar, umi masu, sawada 4. nigiri 8x: hirame, suzuki, inada, kurodai, shima aji, kamasu, otoro, aged A5 wagyu, kinmedai 5. hot dish: miso soup with inari and shrimp head, hokkaido uni with marinated ikura, black cod, umi masu with raw yellow egg and caviar 6. dessert: matcha ice cream with strawberry Frankly, the food was excellent. The starter was not very creative, but the nigiri were great. The sashimi selection was very nice, with some fish you do not see as often in omakase menus, such as isaki, iwana, and myabi tai, a kind of tai. Sawada was delicious and is always a good inclusion. We asked for some wasabi and received a small cup of kizami wasabi, a chopped wasabi with a slightly crunchy texture, which was a nice touch. For the nigiri, all the classics of a good omakase were present: otoro, kinmedai, shima aji, uni, hotate, and wagyu. Kamasu was also included, and it is one of my favorite fish. It is also worth noting that they age both their beef and their tuna, including the otoro that was served. A few pieces were torched, maybe a few too many. Overall, the service was not memorable, although chef Ron Au was friendly and nice. The place itself felt a bit questionable, and my expectations were not very high after the beginning of the meal. But the food was truly excellent, and for that reason I think it deserves 5 stars.

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Izumi Kaiten Sushi

3.6(274 reviews)

Mom wanted sushi today, so we came here for a sushi fix…read more Customer service was great, and the place was nice and clean. The sushi and sashimi were pretty good, and Mom loved it, so that's what matters most. Simple, good sushi and a happy Mom. I'm happy too! :)

Historically I haven't had the best experience with conveyor belt sushi places but this place was…read moresurprisingly good! The fish was very fresh and the prices seemed fair. Overall I enjoyed and would return

Izumi Kaiten Sushi - Extra plates are seen in the background staked up on top of that fridge. There were only 2 other groups. Why leave more raw fish out!

Extra plates are seen in the background staked up on top of that fridge. There were only 2 other groups. Why leave more raw fish out!

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Miguel I.

2 years ago

A new gem has opened on Folsom Street in SoMa--a sushi restaurant I've been eagerly anticipating! I first discovered them at their pop-up store on Union Street a few months ago, and now they've officially opened their main location, serving exclusively dinner. Since my first visit in Cow Hollow, their menu has expanded and been perfected down to every bite. Their futomaki, aptly named "The Roll," is a standout. It features the freshest cuts of tuna, salmon, amberjack, and other sashimi, all beautifully harmonized with their unique seasoning. This dish is an absolute must-try! What truly surprised me was their Yubu menu. My personal favorite was the Scallop Yubu--it's a perfect balance of fresh, delicate scallop flavor with a subtle sweetness and a touch of vinegar in the Yubu. As a Korean immigrant, I loved this creative interpretation of a popular kids' snack from Korea. The new space is modern yet cozy, reminiscent of a sleek bar in SoMa, creating a unique and intimate dining atmosphere. I can't wait to return! Thank you for bringing fresh energy and life back to SoMa with this incredible restaurant. read more

Jay J.

1 year ago

I recently visited The Roll, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is very contemporary - sleek, stylish, and comfortable at the same time, which makes it perfect whether you're on a casual night out or even a slightly special occasion. The food was excellent. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The sushi and sashimi were clean, flavorful, and well-balanced. On top of that, the presentation was beautiful - every plate looked like something you'd want to take a picture of before eating. Service was also spot on. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, and they made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. It really added to the whole dining experience. Overall, I'd definitely recommend The Roll if you're looking for fresh, beautifully prepared sushi in a modern, welcoming environment. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. read more

Katherinne H.

11 months ago

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, everything felt warm and inviting. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and beautifully served. What truly made the experience even better was our server, Bee. Her beautiful energy and genuine care made the meal feel special. My coworker and I were walk-ins during our lunch break, and even though it was busy, Bee still took amazing care of us. She made us feel welcomed and never rushed, and we really enjoyed the relaxing ambiance of the restaurant while we waited. You could tell she truly loves what she does and takes pride in her service. We left feeling happy, full, and grateful. Thank you, Bee, for making our lunch such a great experience , we'll definitely be back! read more

Seungwoo K.

2 years ago

On a rainy day, my friend and I warmed up with a soothing hot sake, setting the tone for an unforgettable meal. We started with the Kinoko Nimono, a perfectly balanced appetizer that quickly became a favorite. Their signature dish, aptly named "The Roll," was a flavorful and satisfying experience with every bite. We also tried the Unagi Yakiniku Don, Generously topped with tender, flavorful unagi, it was easily one of the best versions I've had in San Francisco. The combination of delicious food and comforting atmosphere makes this restaurant a spot I'm eager to revisit soon. read more

Yeeun H.

2 years ago

The oden soup was absolutely amazing!! the broth was so flavorful! The sashimi was incredibly fresh, so the futomaki and yubu were both delicious. The yubu was my favorite; it was truly outstanding. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. This spot is perfect whether you're looking for a casual meal or a place to enjoy great food with drinks. Highly recommend! read more

Peter S.

2 years ago

I had the opportunity to try this restaurant and let me tell you it was absolutely delicious. The quality of the sushi was the same level as the sushi I had back in Tokyo. I was surprised such high quality sushi was available in San Francisco. The service was also fantastic and the servers were quite kind. Highly recommend! read more

Jo L.

11 months ago

BIG SHOUT OUT TO Justin!!! His food recommendations, service & his homemade Basque cheesecake was truly outstanding & delicious. Sushi quality was excellent & the variations of inari was exceptional. Will definitely be back again!!!! read more

Connor H.

10 months ago

I tried the sushi platter from this delivery service and it exceeded my expectations. The fish was fresh, rice seasoned perfectly, and presentation was beautiful. Everything arrived on time and tasted fantastic. read more

Kai L.

4 months ago

Food is always fresh, and is always wroth travelling to! The fish is high quality with great ambiance. I am always relaxed and welcomed at this place, and woudl def recommend all my friends. read more

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We had a fantastic experience at this little hole in the wall, sushi bar at the tippy top of the…read moretenderloin. We were not deterred by the fact that it was 7 PM on a Saturday night and the sushi bar was empty. By the time we left several other couples had frequented the establishment. I had the flaming sea bass which was delicious and some Hamachi, which was just OK. My partner had the Nigiri salmon which was delicious. The prices were decent for San Francisco, the service was fantastic and the vibe was amazing.

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