Flying Ninja Sushi And Bar

A nice bistro for fresh fish. Just steps away from the water you can enjoy some tasty Japanese fare. Cucumber sunomono is perfect for a hot day. The salmon delight roll was delicious. A perfect mixture of ingredients. You can’t ever go wrong with ordering hamachi kama especially when it’s done right. The Alaska roll was a perfect ending for a light lunch. Bare in mind where you are and expect to pay that rate. Good stuff.

It can be rare to walk into an establishment, rather it is restaurant or bar and instantly feel welcomed. Today I was witness to one of those rarities. Could have been the time of day, 3:00pm on a Sunday doesn’t appear to be a busy time for the tourist trap that is Fisherman’s Wharf SF, save for the Museum Mechanique that seems to always bustle with locals on cute dates and the clatter of quarters. Could have been their natural flavor, warm and welcoming. Walking into the finely decorated Flying Ninja we were greeted with smiles by the owner, her name escapes me, but her presence still a lives warmly in my memory. Within minutes of ordering, and after seeing us flail, we were expertly being instructed in the house variety way to enjoy a Saki Bomb. The imported beer was cold and the Saki hot, authenticity in every sip of the experience. Behind the bar the husband sat waiting, thumbing through receipts with the news as his backdrop. Once we ordered and before our beers were half empty, our eyes feasted on a divine serving of unagi. Two pieces of the “freshest” fresh water eel I’ve ever had and a mountain of roe on two beds of seaweed wrapped rice nigiri. The portions were generation, no frills or gimmicks needed. Simply fresh and delicious seafood made with care. If frills are your thrill their menu also has traditional signature rolls overflowing with exquisite elegance, cocktails and many other Japanese-inspired favorites. Come hungry and humble.

I came to the Flying Ninja 10 years ago when staying at a nearby hotel. I loved it then and hoped that on one of my return visits I would make it back to enjoy another meal. Today was that day and it was just as enjoyable as I remembered. The location is wonderful- just down the street is the beach overlooking the water, the park looking up at Ghirardelli Square and a street of coastal shops near fisherman's wharf. Just delightful!

Excellent sushi and very decent value for money. We've been looking for a good sushi place in SF but none of the tour guides we used seemed to have a firm favourite, so we chanced it with this one and are so glad we did! (Thanks, Google reviews! :)) We ordered the $60 chef's sushi and sashimi platter to share between two, and it was just the right amount for two moderately hungry adults. The service was fantastic, water and chilled, and we were cheerfully served extra portions of pickled ginger and wasabi upon request. The food itself was delicious - excellent quality, well made and truly tasty. My favourites were the crab sushi and salmon sashimi, as well as the fabulous miso soup (one of which we were given on the house!) A great meal overall, and a very enjoyable experience.