Went through and had all of the favorites menu, and everything was fantastic. The yellowtail hamachi and the spicy tuna dish were my personal favorites They also had some sort of deal gong where you got oysters with a bottle of sake order, but we did not partake, although the oysters did look very good Will gladly return read more

One of the top sushi spots we've had in the city. A group of 4 of us got the sashimi, oysters, happy hour maki, Black Sabbath, and sesame salmon rolls. Everything was amazing and so fresh. Their happy hour also goes until 7pm! Can't wait to go back. read more

The food, ambiance and service are all excellent and what you would expect from the Dajani Group. FYI, my server, Alexandra, was pleasant, friendly and timely. ***I am very slightly inclined to leave 4 Stars, but the below details currently have me at a solid 3 Stars. Word to the wise- visit this place DURING HAPPY HOUR ONLY, as they have a 20% mandatory TIP (defeats the purpose of tip- remember the USA is the ONLY country where tipping is common) and that rubbish 6% San Francisco Employee Mandate fee built into their bill with 30% discounts on a portion of their menu. The total bill could be bloody extravagant at a visit during non- 'Happy Hour' hours. Cheers Ang. Adam. read more

This place is really chic, and serves solid sushi. Came here on a Wednesday night with a friend, and we were seated immediately without a wait. The set up inside is interesting - there's a large bar near the entrance with some lounge-y seating, and then the main dining room area has a series of low tables and booth/stool seating. There's a bunch of pendant light bulb strung up over the main seating area, which gives the impression of almost a star-like ceiling due to the many,many lights at different intervals. The food here is Japanese fusion. They don't serve the most traditional nigiri, but I found their combinations to be refreshing and delightful. I had the seared toro nigiri, ebi nigiri, carpaccio, Sesame Salmon Go Roll, and Black Sabbath roll; all shared for about $50 per person after tax and tip. Definitely not cheap, but the quality and ambiance is there. Seared Toro Nigiri - probably my favorite dish of the night! The flavors were complex for such a deceptively simple nigiri (it looked like just fish, on the usual rice!). Smooth, fatty, and interesting. Ebi Nigiri - The rice for this nigiri was accented by something citrus-y (yuzu, lemon?), which was a great touch. Carpaccio - Had an assortment of 3 different kinds of fish (I don't remember which 3 exactly, but salmon was in the mix!). This was not bad, but also not a standout. The flavors were really similar, despite there being 3 different types of fish on plate. The size was fairly generous for a carpaccio dish (9-12 pieces of fish!) Sesame Salmon Go - Had a bit too much rice for my liking, but I liked the flavors of this dish. Salmon finished off cleanly with some cucumber, and light citrus notes. Black Sabbath Roll - This was interesting, and a bit challenging. I really like the concept of a shishito pepper roll, but felt that there was too much aioli which was overpowering. This probably would have been super delighful without the aioli entirely, so that the crunch of the shishito pepper and the black pepper finish on top could shine. Some great, creative combinations! I would come back to try some more nigiri (over the rolls)! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sesame Salmon Go and Black Sabbath Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for happy hour and it was a great experience! The fish tasted delicious, and so were the drinks! Had a great time with my friend! Not sure if I would come at non happy hour time though as this place is a bit pricey! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has become our go-to place for sushi in SF, and we bring all of our friends here now. I'm not a vegan, but I particularly order their vegan sushi rolls every time because they are phenomenal - I could truly go every week. Make sure to double-check their hours though because we've definitely tried to come on weekdays where it says they're open on yelp, but turn out to be closed in reality read more

Have you ever gotten lost in Alamo Square and missed 40 phone calls from a friend only to stumble onto something great? This is that place. Tsunami is a hidden gem in San Francisco! My friend, Erika, took me there for a going away dinner last August and the overall experience was great. We would've been lost without Victoria and her deep knowledge of the best pairings with our meal. We managed to turn what was intended to be a quick meal into a multiple hour experience with the freshest fish in the city paired nicely with multiple bottles of wine and shochu. You'll come in hungry and leave with new friends! read more

I love love this place !!! My favorite in SF the sushi is fresh and the dishes are creative and absolutely yummy my Friends and I always have a wonderful experience read more

This place has some seriously good food! I have yet to try something here I don't like. The happy hour menu is great and you can easily make a full meal from it. Highly recommend the hamachi kama, it is the best I have ever had. I live close by and love coming here. It is a little pricey but the food and atmosphere is worth it. Not to mention the staff are great, super friendly and accommodating. The past few times I have been there, Alex has been our server. She always makes us feel so welcome and brings the positive vibes. read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Free oysters with the purchase of a bottle of sake/wine/sochu. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wouldn't go back for food. Potentially could go back for drinks and the neighborhood? I just wasn't impressed, especially for the expensive price I paid. FOOD I really did not like the sushi. I got the sesame salmon roll, and the rice was just too soaked and overpowered the fish. I love a good roll, so this was quite a disappointment. Fries were good though, and the kimchi aioli sauce was good. DRANK A diverse selection of drinks, and the wine I ordered was good! VIBE Nice vibe, pretty decor, not too loud. SERVICE Pretty bad. The chef (you order directly with the sushi bar chefs) kept getting our orders wrong, and our food came out very very late. Came here on a Saturday night and was seated around 8pm - started eating at 9pm. MONEY THO Too expensive for the quality. read more

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We used to like Tsunami Sushi and have gone several times, though we hadn't been back in several years as the last time hadn't been particularly great. This time, the food was fine. Happy Hour prices were better than the regular menu for sure, but we are appalled that they charge a 20% tip, followed by taxes and the SF surcharge. Is it even legal to tax tip money? Plus it's just so crazy that we are not allowed to take the actual service into consideration and make our own decision on how much to tip! I get it for a large table, but not for small parties. For the record, the service was good and we would have tipped as such. But it certainly wouldn't have been taxed! Manager- you should check the legality of this. We won't be in a hurry to go back. read more

Food is really fresh and the service is amazing! I've been here twice and thought every single person who worked there is incredibly sweet and also fun. I did the "buy a bottle and get 12 oysters" and the oysters were really good with the sriracha it almost tasted smoky I liked. They have this baby octopus appetizer that I almost didn't see on the menu that was INCREDIBLE - it was actually my favorite part of the meal. The rolls were really good too, papa San and the salmon go rolls were probably my favorite. read more

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This is for the happy hour: orders all the food on the menu - good and reasonable - cocktail delish - service good too - I'll be back.

Superb! Wanting to discover more about shochu, we saddled up to the bar and asked the bartender to surprise us w a shochu tasting. One from each category. It was a BLAST. We also ordered three rolls and agadashi. The Black Sabbath roll was so tasty and the agadashi was the best we've ever had. We complemented the food and the chef came out to say thank you! Bartender (wish I knew his name) was super sweet and knowledgeable. He was also very good a managing a very high maintenance woman sitting next to me.... we'll be back! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Spontaneous shochu flight! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

After three trips and two Living Social deals, I should probably write this review before I somehow end up back here again. And no, despite how it looks, I haven't tried everything on the menu. I believe there's still the edamame and hot tea... Compared to their King St. spot, this Tsunami is both nicer and trendier. It also seems busier, but you can wait for your table at Corkage, which is a wine/sake bar next door (same owners). The menu is identical though, and similar to Nihon Whisky Lounge's (also the same owners). However, while Nihon is more like an izakaya, Tsunami is more "traditional". -- 16 PIECE SASHIMI - Chef's Selection...$42 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#TSNzWb3YUTKJz-qt7uCwNw) It's pricey, but the selection was terrific. Sadly, I can't recall all of the cuts we had (too busy chatting), but I do recall they were thick, fresh, and delicious. -- PAPA SAN - Spicy California & Kaiware topped with Seared Sea Bass, Jalapeno Rings & Aioli, Ponzu, Scallion, & Tobiko...$17 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#nv7y1PW-oMH9dUYMN9ZplQ) Pretty tasty and between the filling, jalapenos, and aioli, the roll had some kick. The sea bass was also great, but I wish the cut was thicker. -- SHONEN KNIFE - Avocado, Gobo, Kaiware, Cucumber, & Jalapeno topped with Hamachi, White Miso, Truffle Dressing, & Black Tobiko...$14 (see above) The truffle dressing drew me in, but it was so overpowering. Even then though, the roll itself was just okay; I could barely taste the hamachi! -- VEGGIE TIGER - Asparagus, Cucumber, Gobo, Sweet Cooked Gourd, & Oshinko, topped with Fried Eggplant, Avocado, and Tsume Sauce...$13 (see above) I don't have a problem with vegetarian dishes, but I wasn't a fan. Both in taste and texture, all of the different vegetables felt jumbled together. -- CHICKEN KARAAGE - Deep Fried Garlic Soy Marinated Boneless Chicken Thighs with Grated Daikon & Ponzu Sauce...$9 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#_2-C7gdpgBtiEs6BGiMA2g) It's not the best I've had, but it's near the top. The pieces were meaty, juicy, and nicely seasoned and I really liked how it was crispy yet not overly battered. -- 1974 - Spicy Scallop, Asparagus & Kaiware, topped with Salmon, Lemon, & Black Tobiko...$15 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#XT9fa__INxw7Azu7fX_4cg) I didn't care for the asparagus, but the roll was great otherwise. The scallops had just the right amount of heat and the salmon was the perfect complement. -- THE SPIDERS - Soft Shell Crab, Snow Crab, Cucumer, Kaiware, & Gobo, topped with Eel, Avocado, Tsume Sauce, Tobiko, & Scallion...$19 (see above) My favorite of the rolls I've tried. It's easy to see why - crab for days! Add in the unagi and this is a roll I'd get again and again, despite the name. -- SCORPION - Tempura Shrimp, Canadian Snow Crab, & Cucumber topped with Unagi, Avocado, & Tsume Sauce...$15 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#UiYs7TcX3YoWkme2JUTW4g) My second favorite simply because, you know, fried stuff. The roll isn't fancy, but I really liked how the tempura, crab, and unagi meshed together. -- HAWAIIAN TUNA POKKI - Tenderized Tuna with Sesame Oil, Soy Dressing, Tobiko, & Vegetables...$13 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#2CUzlhgoe0jHfOgriyrLag) We meant to get the Ahi Poke but got this instead, which is more like a tuna carpaccio. Still, the dish was pretty decent, especially the tuna and sesame oil. -- MARS ATTACKS - Deep Fried Baby Octopus...$8 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#GeevHc_T_4k8JAjyMsFqWw) Both interesting and peculiar. While it tasted fine, I didn't like the texture. Between the soft, thin batter and the mushy octopus, there was no bite to it. -- SESAME SALMON GO - Salmon, Kaiware, Cucumber & Lemon, with Sesame Oil & Sea Salt...$15 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#isB927Desh0-ts7LdihNoQ) A salmon lover's delight! My friend thought it was a little too acidic with the lemon sauce, but I personally thought it was fine. -- MT. FUJI - Tempura Shrimp, Eel, Snow Crab topped with Pepper Cream Cheese, Tsume & Habañero Tobiko...$13 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#xxTRyGbn9fQr410ZArXtMA) I was skeptical, but it was tasty! Yes, shrimp tempura and eel aren't hard to like, but the peppery cream cheese was a surprisingly nice touch. -- VOLCANO - Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Kaiware & Jalapeño topped with Tuna, Avocado & Habañero Tobiko...$17 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tsunami-san-francisco#63gwHMw5N-9Y3fPxji-KJg) It was just okay. The tuna and avocado were great with the spiciness, but seeing as how it's not very unique, it's not really worth the money. All in all, the food is pretty decent but it's also pricey, given its trendy nature. Four stars for this location and three for the other, which matches Tsunami's dead on THREE AND A HALF STAR average. No, wait...I've already tried the tea. read more

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Yelp is not a dating site, much like Tsunami isn't authentic sushi. This is what I'm trying to tell my friend who is rifling through my Yelp reviews and looking to see who my "friends" are. "How about her, or her?" Lily said. "Um, NO!" I said. I know Lily is trying to help, but really now, Yelp?!? This isn't Tinder I tell Lily. Anyways, thank goodness our food arrived so that I could take back my phone and my pride. Here's the thing about Tsunami. I only really like one thing here. I LOVE their Ankimo because it has a sweet glaze to it. This is the star of this place, in my opinion, if you like sweet glazes. I practically dislike all their rolls except The Spiders (Basically a Spider Roll). Why?!? Because their rolls have too much rice. Their sashimi isn't super fresh, but it's not stale either. It's decent. But the SASHIMI Chef's choice of sixteen pieces will run you a pricey $42. Their UNI ON THE SPOON is decent, but not worth the $8. I'd suggest the HAMACHI JALAPENO or BINCHO CARPACCIO. You can skip the HAMACHI STUFFED SHITAKE and the overpriced oysters here. Like practically everything on this menu, it's overpriced and not worth it. So, if you happen to catch me here, just pretend that you don't know me. I'm the weird one with two orders of Ankimo and nothing else except a lot of tea. read more

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- expensive and trendy - interesting rolls - lots of ponzu, black tobiko, and truffle (that's kind of cheating) - good date place if you can afford it read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Torch my belly (lightly seared salmon belly with truffle oil and ponzu, black tobiko) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cocktails are on point! My husband said the martini may be the best he's ever had. I have the mezcal negroni and it was superb. The sushi platters were fantastic and they were able to accommodate my dislike of avacado (I know, I'm crazy). We were a party of 6 and some of my friends are a little rowdy but they server handled us extremely well. read more

THEY SURPRISED ME! (3.8 stars) -FOOD, good -PRICES, out of pocket -SERVICE, decent -AMBIANCE, cute Honestly, I wasn't expecting to like the place. I had speculated it's just an over-priced sushi joint, however I had enjoyed the plates. They get busy so reservations are highly recommended. Seated immediately and scaled the menu -- lots of choices... FOOD AND SAKE!!! SAKE ($5 - HH price) - I don't remember what kind. It was the SMOOTHEST cold sake I ever had. Had floral and fruity hints. They didn't serve it in the typical small bottle, they gave each of us a TALL glass. The alcohol percentage must be light because I didn't get a buzz. SHIGOKU ($11/6) - it's not often I find Shigoku (from BC) oysters available at restaurants but they are a MUST when you see them. My favorite oysters IN THE WORLD and trust my judgements I know my oysters very well! Elegant, delicate, and lightly creamy. BINCHO CARPACCIO ($14) - sliced albacore tuna with truffle oil and ponzu. This was under the crudo section. The presentation does not look appetizing, it looks boring. The taste was amazing. Fresh, buttery, and delicious. I love truffle oil but they should scaled back on it to allow the quality of the fish to shine through. It was still very good though. MAGIC MUSHROOMS ($9) - salmon, avocado, snow crab & enoki, baked with aioli, topped with tobiko and scallions. THIS WAS MY FAVORITE OF THE EVENING!!! Great flavor and fair with portion to price. Agh, so good! 1974. ($15) - spicy scallop, asparagus and kaiware, topped with salmon, lemon and black tobiko. The presentation looked like a fancy sushi roll but the taste was upscale. I didn't taste any heat from the spicy scallop but tasted more of the light saltiness from the black tobiko. HAMACHI JALAPEÑO ($11) - yellowtail slices, jalapeño rings, avocado & tobiko. This was very similar to the bincho carpaccio, smaller portion with a kick of jalapeño (the flavor, not the spice). Don't come here hungry, you will leave hungry. Fortunate there was a BBQ party before this, otherwise this review would have been something else! Ha! Until the next review..., read more

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Ordered take out via DoorDash from the Taunami website. Got a notice that my order was ready. I get to the restaurant and they had no order. They asked for confirmation which I did not have as I forgot my phone. Walked home and came back with the confirmation. They still did not have the order. The woman at the front was not apologetic for the issue. We are dealing with DoorDash for a refund. Long term customer gone! Update. We are getting a refund from DoorDash. However, according to the restaurant we never picked up the order. What a load of crap. We were there two times. I'm done with you! read more

My neighborhood sushi joint has plenty of options to avoid an ordering rut. The happy hour is half off the asterisked items, the more the merrier in your gut. My favorites are the soba salad and the veggie tiger roll. The volcano is pretty and spicy and the oysters are good for your soul. Get something from the specials menu as they come and go. They feature items like Tsunami carnitas and hamachi, it pays to be in the know. The place gets packed on weekends and sold out Independent shows. There really is a range in price, you can splurge or get small bites for a little bit of dough. The crowd is mixed and varies depending on the hour. The sushi is consistent and has never left me feeling sour. read more

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Came here after a totally meh experience at a restaurant down the street and were blown away. The vibe is great, exciting but also romantic. Perfect noise and light level. Waitstaff and hostess staff were so friendly and helpful. Sushi was phenomenal - white sabbath veggie roll was a winner. Waitress walked us through their impressive sake menu and we got free oysters with our bottle purchase. Will definitely be back, we had fun! read more

I see what they mean about this being a place to be "night out" spot. I got the papa san roll, even though I don't normally do rolls, as this was rolls sort of place. The seared snapper on the top of the roll had a great smoky flavor, although the jalapeno was a bit spicy for my tastes (personal preference). The tobiko on top of that was crunchy. The aioli was really tasty and actually went perfect with the jalapeno. They used real crab meat. The rice was decently soft and not overly vinegared. The result was a bit bland, however, if not for the snapper. The rice to fish ratio could have been a bit more ideal on some of the pieces on the roll, and overall the roll felt a bit small, but the quality was good. The wasabi was of the freshly grated variety, which is always appreciated. They also threw in two cans of calorie free, non-alcoholic beer, which was appreciated. If not for the pricing, it would definitely be a 3.5. However, for a $19 roll, is it too much to ask for a little wow factor? read more

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When I first moved to SF I didn't have many friends or community. I started coming to tsunami once a week to sit at the bar with my book. Not only is the food amazing but the staff became some of my greatest friends and welcomed me to the neighborhood with open arms. The carpaccio melts in your mouth, the sashimi is incredible, and the Black Sabbath roll is a consistent favorite. If you want to learn about sake, Victoria is a wealth of knowledge and can give you all the fun facts. Tsunami- thank you for becoming family, serving incredible food, and always teaching me more and more each time I visit! read more

This place is so nice. Really great value sashimi during happy hour. Highly recommend! read more

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Great service, very knowledgeable staff, very good sushi and oysters. Can't recommend enough.

I eat out often. I have never disliked a restaurant in this city more. But to give you an idea... Imagine airport sushi. Then imagine airport sushi at an airport in a land locked country. Now imagine over paying for airport sushi at a land locked country. Imagine it, or grab a table and live it. read more

Home of the fishy fish. Two stars because the staff is very kind. Food: Ew. We had an "off menu" soup which should stay off the menu. Then we had the sushi combo and some of the fish looked like the fake plastic stuff they put on display. My wife pondered whether it was Safeway sushi they had put on a plate. In an effort to protect the integrity of our tummies we didn't finish it, ordered a pizza from little star and headed home. This place is a stand out in a neighborhood with amazing food. But not in a good way. read more

My boyfriend and I had a great first time experience at tsunami. We found this place via groupon and had no idea what to expect. When we got there were were amazed by the GIANT entrance door like one you'd find in front of a Japanese temple. The decor was really nice too, we sat at a tall table but they also had tables where you can sit on the floor on cusions. We had reservations but the restaurant was pretty empty inside so I don't think it's necessary to have one. Our server was really nice, she was like a harajuku girl with a British accent. We ordered: + raw oysters: my boyfriend enjoyed it, he said it tasted really fresh and slid right off the shell. I personally am not into oysters but gave one a shot...still not a fan.. Lol but that's just me +salmon sashimi: by far the best we've ever had!! (And we order salmon at every Japanese restaurant we go go) +magic mushrooms: amazing! Had everything I love stuffed into a mushroom (salmon, avocado, snow crab & enoki, baked with aioli; topped with tobiko) +tsunami ahi poke: not your usually poke but still full of flavor and the quality of the fish was outstanding! Melts in your mouth. Don't expect your typical chunky cubes of tuna, they slice theirs paper thin! Dragon roll: average but generous read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Magic mushrooms, oysters, ahi poke, rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant is simply exquisite!! Each dish is better than the last! They have the freshest fish cuts in the city, a wide variety of sakes and wines, and an airy, fun atmosphere! read more

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Two words: Happy hour and fried baby octopus. Ok that was multiple words but you know what I mean. We were at Bar Crudo for happy hour on a Thursday evening when we realized, hey, we're getting gipped here. The happy hour there is simply not a good deal and we quickly Yelped for another spot nearby - cue Tsunami! Their happy hour is Monday-Saturday, 5:30-7pm, and it comes with half off certain menu items (those starred on the menu) and half off sake. I couldn't find a happy hour menu online so as a public service here it is!! Remember it's half off the listed price... * OYSTER SHOOTER Vodka / Sake 9 * TAKO WASABI Raw octopus, cucumber & chopped wasabi stem in wasabi sauce 6 * SUNOMONO SALAD Sliced Japanese cucumber & seaweed with rice vinaigrette 5 with Tako or Ebi 8 * KAISO Seaweed salad & greens, served with sesame soy dressing 5 * TSUNAMI CRAB SALAD Snow crab meat, avocado, roasted pecans & greens with garlic dressing 11 * AVOCADO FLY Deep fried avocado with tomatoes, onion & citrus soy sauce 5 * MIX TEMPURA Two shrimp & six vegetable tempura served with tempura sauce 11 * HAMACHI STUFFED SHITAKE Yellow tail stuffed shitake tempura with sweet soy, wasabi aioli & sweet chili sauce 13 * MARS ATTACKS Deep fried baby octopus 8 * MY GIRLFRIEND Fried Japanese sweet potato caramelized with a honey, chili & soy sauce 8 * HAMACHI KAMA Fried yellow tail collar dipped in garlic sweet soy sauce 11 We tried: Avocado Fly: Great price but I wish there was more of a crunch on the outside with deep frly Hamachi Stuffed Shitake: Good flavor, interesting dish Mars Attack: At $4 per order I got three, my favorite item by far! My Girlfriend: This was one was meh Hamachi Kama: Standard dish done right At about 5:30 on a weekday there was no wait but by 7:00 it was super crowded. Will be back! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Fried baby octopus for happy hour - $4! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a great Japanese and seafood place in San Francisco that is well worth a visit. Go for the generous happy hour and stay for the fun atmosphere. The Chef's Sashimi plate is well worth the visit alone. Also, I suggest the Black Sabbath Roll - it's not something you come across in many other places. Service here is excellent to top it all off. read more

I've tried every sushi place in Pac Heights/Nopa and Tsunami Panhandle takes the cake! The restaurant, itself, is very vibey - definitely more of a "night out" spot than most sushi places. The service is pretty solid (I was once offered free sake on a night when the service had been slow). Also, the food is delicious. Yes, it's more expensive that some of the other neighborhood sushi restaurants but the price is worth it! The salmon nigiri always tastes fresh and the rolls are incredible. The rolls are also interesting and go beyond the usual, basic maki list. I definitely will continue to frequent Tsunami! read more

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The sake is good food are great. A little pricey but reasonable. The drink was good full bar so you kind of can have everything.

it's on the pricey side, and even their deals are still a little tough to swallow -- a dozen oysters comes free with a bottle of sake (but the cheapest one is still about $60)... black sabbath roll was good ($19), as was the sushi combo ($36), but once again neither quite to the point where i felt the price tag was justified. the ambiance was really nice, and service was good. read more

Came here for a quick, light meal on a Friday night before going out. The place was almost full, but they were able to seat us right away. This place had a nice, upscale vibe and . We got the carpaccio to share and I got some nigiri for myself. Everything tasted very fresh, and they even had gluten free soy sauce for me to use. The carpaccio came with a garlic ponzu sauce I couldn't have, but they offered to put it on the side for my friend - since they have gluten free soy sauce, it would have been nice if they could whip up a GF batch instead, because my friend said that was the best part. For the nigiri, they already dress it with some tamari and wasabi which I didn't mind at the time, but I'm not particularly fond of that all the time. Though, I saw many other menu items I wanted so I would be down to come back. The service itself was particularly slow; our items came out separately with plenty of time in between which isn't really common at sushi restaurants, but I guess I'll give them that since it seemed like a busier night that usual. read more

The veggie rolls are some of the best I've ver had! This is one of my favorite restaurants and the service and sake selection are wonderful.

I like this place. They're located a few blocks from where I live and I mostly order take outs. Having said that all I've ever ordered there was very good. Never disappointed. It's not the absolutely best sushi in town but they're consistent and make the food quickly which is all I can ask for. read more

Last time we dined here was in 2012. It was alright. Since Shelter in Place we have ordered take out from Tsunami a couple of times and the quality and flavor of food has been amazing. We have our favor local spot in the Richmond but unfortunately it has not been that fresh when we ordered. Actually many places (not just sushi/seafood) have not been able to keep up with their usually quality and freshness during these hard times. I get it. But Tsunami and Head Chef Shin really delivers the best for us!! It's hard to decide where to spend our money when things are uncertain but you will not regret it. Usually I need to take a break from sushi after a decent size meal but never with Tsunami. I could have their dishes every single night. Also, the entire staff is very friendly! I suggest to always get the Sushi Combo!! Something I wouldn't normally order. The items included are always the best! We've ordered the Chirashi before and it was super yummy!! Stay safe and healthy! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sesame Salmon Go, Papa San, Sushi Combo (always get this!!!, and some items not on the menu Tsunami Signature Rolls - Papa San - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time eating here after living in the neighborhood for over a decade. Wish we would have tried dining here sooner! Food and service were excellent. Our server Flora was especially amazing. Out of all the sakes on the menu, she recommended one that was perfect to suit the differing palettes of my wife and I. She was attentive and super knowledgeable. Their Happy Hour is superb and their full menu is equally wonderful. Oysters and fish were both exceptionally fresh. The restaurant has a really lovely ambiance and a great buzz that makes it feel super cozy. Relaxed fun atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend. read more