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Doma
98/100 (275 ratings)
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"This dainty neighborhood sushi offers a cozy warm atmosphere in a cute venue. It was recommended by a foody friend to me, so I decided to gave it a..."
Michael Wu PhD
"Went tonight for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. The chef and hostess were very kind and the food quality and preparation were world..."
Peter Stone
"Really wonderful experience. I would argue one of my favorite restaurants in all of SF. The chef and his wife were wonderful, very very kind, on top..."
Samuel Escapa
"Great place, great food, great service! My wife and I had a reservation for a Tuesday night and couldn't of been more pleased. We had the preset menu..."
Nathan Derewecki
"Really lovely evening with my friends and the friendly chef husband and wife pair. The vibe is very cute and the music is 10/10. The other guests..."
Kai Sheng
"Amazing neighborhood joint and they have a great (warm and well lit) outdoor dining area! You get your own booth. I’ve been to many omakase..."
Tammy Joan Wu
"This was one of the most memorable omakase experiences we've ever had. It's a truly special experience. The whole place seats maybe 12 people at a..."
David Gorin
"Didn’t take pictures of everything. Too busy enjoying all the wonderful dishes. Amazing and fairly priced omakase. The owners are the sweetest!..."
Alyssa Noto
"We did the Omakase ($150 I believe?) was a 12 course meal with a portion of sake per person. We sat outside — The ambience isn’t amazing but we..."
Vivian Dang
"The best Omakase. The sushi was exceptional, the ambiance is very comfortable, and the sushi chef and his wife are excellent and friendly. Would..."
Gaby Smith
Benkyodo Co
94/100 (1068 ratings)
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"A bit bummed that I only got to try this location as it’s about to close. After doing some research with a friend, we aimed to get here at 8:30am..."
Mei Fu Lee
"If you know you know hands down this is one of the best mochi spots in Japan town. After 115 years of detecting their love into each delightful mochi..."
Souriya “Cheerio” Hounthavong
"Their mochi is stellar. No doubt about it. It's wonderfully soft and the fillings are all SO GOOD. Some tips for the line. Come on a weekday..."
Megan Lee
"Important: get there early if you want more selection. By the time I arrived, a 45 minute line had formed (I timed it with a stopwatch) and there..."
Amber
"Great find for Japanese dessert in SF. Love the Mochis here. The shop offers 13 different flavors. They are cutely packaged. It is good for gift for..."
regis kwong
"Nice and cozy Japanese local style shop. Homemade Freshly made mochi. I had Kinako which is mochi with red-bean topped with soybean powder. It is..."
Yui T
"Benkyodo is quite the popular mochi shop. Pro tip, call ahead or go early to pre pay and reserve some items, because they will run out before they..."
Christian Lee
"Traditional Japanese mochi shop! They have a great selection of differentl flavoured mochi balls with red bean paste stuffing as well the traditional..."
W Leung
"Benkyodo’s mochi is so soft, it’s almost as soft as my belly ;) You must get the Blueberry Mochi. Fresh juicy blueberries mixed in with smooth..."
Shelley
"Mochi: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: best mochi in town. I come all the time when I need a sweet treat! The extended review... Mochi:..."
Spencer Q
Ijji Sushi
94/100 (353 ratings)
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"This is by far the most honest omakase place I have been to in SF. It reminds me of Japan where they let the quality of ingredients speak for itself,..."
Puay Kua
"It's a must go place if you truly appreciate Japanese omakase style dining. I've been to Jiro’s in Tokyo before (as in Jiro Dreams of Sushi), this..."
Zhen Zeng
"Beautiful Sushi and fantastic restaurant with a nineteen course tasting menu. Get reservations in..."
Fiona Herse Woo
"Some of the best, and most exotic, fish I've ever had. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions based on what we liked. More..."
Aaron Gutierrez
"This was our second visit to IJJI, and the presentation and overall experience was far better two years ago. The quality of the fish is still quite..."
Nagendra Setty
"Exceptional sushi experience! Small space (around 14 seats total) fitted out in authentic Japanese style. Fantastic flawless service, very..."
Amy Shepheard
"This place is simply exceptional in every dimension - food, service, ambiance. It has to be one of the finest restaurants in San Francisco right now...."
Fabien Curto Millet
"Sublime place! Definitely one for date night or with a a small group for a special occasion, given it is very small and more of an upmarket..."
James Slack-Smith
"After months of trying various different sushi restaurants in SF, Ijji is my favorite to date! It's most reminiscent of our visit to Japan. Each..."
Stephanie Kua
"Clean and minimalist atmosphere, puts the nigiri front and center. Unassuming chefs and staff were very friendly, different than many spots these..."
Daniel Mundell
Kusakabe
93/100 (3121 ratings)
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"Honestly one of the best omakase I’ve had in the States. And it’s inexpensive! $198 for 18 courses without sacrificing any food quality and in SF..."
M Wu
"Service was very good, all the servers that brought out the dishes and sushi described everything that was being served. After you finish with your..."
Mike Chiu
"I just had the pleasure of dining at this gem of a restaurant, and I must say it was the best Omakase experience I’ve ever had. The dishes were not..."
Natascha Santos
"I was able to visit Kusakabe a couple weeks ago for their 8PM seating. There were a total of 18 courses (see pictures for courses, ordered from..."
Alex
"Another wonderful omakase restaurant in SF! Love the food and the hospitality of the chef. Only tiny problem is ambient noise made me not able to..."
shane lee
"Amazing food and experience celebrating my wife's Birthday. Each dish was beautiful and delicious. The staff was very friendly too. The petite..."
Weizhi Cheng
"Always glad to be back at Kusakabe, bar seats this time, makes it better to chat with our chef and watch him in action. We enjoyed every tuna nigiri,..."
Jackie Z
"We loved our experience at Kusakabe. You are treated like royalty and do not have to think of anything while there. If you want to live in the..."
Monique H. OTT
"Incredible omakase - we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our 18 course meal. Can't wait to come..."
Chi Vu
"First time here and it was an absolute treat. Thoroughly enjoyed every course and everything they had to offer in their Omakase. The fish was SO..."
Carlos Miguel Rama
Hashiri
93/100 (354 ratings)
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Accepts American Express
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Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Best Omakase restaurant I've been to. The uni (sea urchin) was immensely fresh, and the creativity to their nigiris were astounding. One of the..."
Wilbur Yu
"Wonderful staff and chef. The dishes were amazing and delicious and flavorful. I am not a big sushi person as I have not been to a really nice place...."
Tina Davis
"Came for my birthday dinner and had the counter kaiseki with the sake pairing. Everything was executed to perfection. Master was super friendly and..."
alice w
"Fabulous omakase dinner in a really beautiful setting. Loved how the screens on the ceiling give movement and dynamically shifting lighting to keep..."
Marina Kobayashi
"Very fresh sashimi! Very authentic Japanese food. Expensive set menu. Tea is not complimentary, $6 every cup and they will replace it without asking..."
Sherry chen
"Everything about Hashiri is amazing. The food, chefs, staff, service, ambiance and tableware. It's worth every cent and one of the stand outs in a..."
Andrew Jaru
"Unbelievable sushi experience !!! Once you walk in, you'll be amazed how people nice to you around. Top quality fish and, of course, meeting chef was..."
Natalia Koval
"Amazing modern kaiseki dinner, focused on seasonal ingredients. I highly recommend it if you like true authentic Japanese flavors. Their fish is..."
Yoshika Hedberg
"Special mother’s day brunch - a bit lighter course of Kaiseki and Sushi combined. Beautiful setting of each dish, as well as high quality fish from..."
Hitoshi Hokamura
"So amazing! We really enjoyed the prix fixe menu; it allowed us to get a full sense of the seasonal offerings. Great service and the food was..."
Marissa Boyd
Nijiya Market
93/100 (2406 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Japanese
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Vegetarian Friendly
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"Yummy, well-priced selection of ready made Japanese food. Pick from the wide variety of small dishes for a snack or picnic lunch in the Japan Center..."
Christopher Chung
"Great store to just walk around and look at everything, definitely try out their fresh sushi! Don't forget to ask for condiments when you go to..."
H C
"Great place to shop for Japanese stuff. Wide selection of Japanese groceries and the line was quick. The place was crowded too so it must be..."
Jaybriel Akoi
"Really fun place. Cool, unique stores. Everything is a little more than expensive than expected, and it was really crowded and hot, ugh. But I..."
Brian Kraft
"Very robust daikon selection. Abundance of daikons. Daikon is hefty and suitable for self defense against people with..."
Selim Richards
"Good selection of traditional Japanese and far eastern foods and snacks. I found it odd that they did not have any dairy milk on the shelves; there..."
Steven Christopher
"Our favorite Japanese market. Has the japanese snacks that cannot be found at other Asian markets. Fully stocked with ready to eat bento options and..."
Winnie Yam
"This a great Japanese market in SF's Japantown. They carry foods you're not likely to find in a big chain grocery store. It's clean and..."
Stanley Lee
"Very clean and well kept store. Staff are very friendly and helpful should you need it. They have hot foods and Sushi options at the front on the..."
Shannon Racoma
"There is 20% off meat day every month on the 29th. When that day lands on a weekend, the store is at maximum capacity. The aisles ate particularly..."
drawonnoodles
Kama Sushi
93/100 (865 ratings)
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"Great sushi. Very polite and kind helpful service. Happy hour selection and portions are very reasonable (5-6:30pm). Spicy rolls are much better than..."
Matt Kang
"Had delivery twice, excellent both times. 49er roll is great, as are the chicken skewers. Tried the gyoza pot sticker first time, then the deep fried..."
Michael Smith
"Kama has been a favorite spot for me for a decade. I can’t say enough about the excellent and consistent food that I ALWAYS get from..."
Djaii Pepper-Martens
"This was my go-to take-out sushi place for most of the pandemic. Their roles are fresh and creative, they have interesting vegetarian options, and I..."
Jaclyn C
"I get sushi from this place at least 2 times a month, it’s is amazingly good! We have been to more well known sushi places but they just can’t..."
Micah Bloom
"Our favorite neighborhood suchi place. Always..."
Olga Ryerson
"Came for the sushi and sashimi and it did not..."
Efan Hsieh
"Delicious food, great service, nice cozy place. I had the Tonkatsu dinner plate and it was so..."
Michael Duarte
"Tasty sushi with decent priced..."
S B
"Really good. Sort of under promise and over delivered. What a nice surprise. Steam salted edamame would be nice over cold plain but..."
Luis Guerra
"Super friendly staff and chef, and the food was awesome and fresh! Would definitely come..."
TzuYi Juang
"Love the sushi here and the service is one of a kind. I recommend trying them out when you have a..."
Zyana Clouse
"Fav sushi takeout option in the neighborhood. Super fresh and delish. Highly..."
Saba Rehmani
"Great neighborhood place, great sushi, fun..."
Rob Forrest
"Fresh fish! Maguro 🍣 was delicious!! Happy hour prices..."
Mrs. Z
"Sushi was fantastic. Ordered via uber eats! Overall experience was top..."
Anna Lisa Ramon
Robin
92/100 (690 ratings)
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Accepts Discover
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Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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"The omakase was incredibly thoughtful and meticulously prepared. Every ingredient held a high standard of quality and integral dimension of flavor...."
Luke Awwad
"Amazing creative omakase. We ended up doing the sake omakase too and honestly, it's a ton of sake for $75 each. Food omakase was $210 ish each and so..."
Kristi
"American style omakase. It shows that pistachios go well with nigiris and caviar can be eaten together with potato chips & sushi. The one I don’t..."
Hannah Jin
"Cool omakase experience where you choose a price point and then the food just arrives! The sesame noodles were so..."
Karisa Blasco
"Amazing, fantastic, wonder meal all around. Got tasting menu. Chose our price. Staff friendly, knowledgeable and food..."
Billie M
"Every course is amazing. Everything is of quality, super fresh, and delicious. The staff help customize your experience and do a great job of..."
Sofia R
"Perfect experience! Everything was absolutely fantastic. We did the $209 option and were NOT disappointed. I left full and happy..."
Alyssa Kay
"We tried the premium tasting and you get a crazy amount of high quality fish for the price. The plating is well done, the flavor combinations are..."
Fred Twum-Acheampong
"Wow, impressive omakase. Well, being a ceramic hobbyist, i LOVED the way each dish was paired with a different and unique hand made dish, well..."
Lily Dong
"Interesting concept. The nigiri were all amazing! Some of the best I’ve had. The other small plates were so-so to me. Wish there was a menu of..."
Neneh Anna Barry
"I cannot say enough good things about Robin. The 2 times I ate here were the best 2 meals of my life. They did a wonderful job creating a custom menu..."
Emma C Siegel
"Quality of the sushi was fresh. Love their serving dishes. Attentive wait staff. Get there early if you're driving . Parking is on mc allister or..."
Jean J. M.
"They describe it as whimsy omakase which it definitely is… but it is also a lot more. The fish is perfectly prepared and paired with amazing..."
Bill Packer
"Robin knows its sushi. From perfectly seasoned rice under some of the freshest fish you’ll find in SF, the flavor combinations they offer you in..."
Michael Greenberg
"Had an awesome time. Wife and I sat at the bar with Chef George working his magic. Everything was DELICIOUS. We both opted for all the way up Omakase..."
Ghassan Shamieh
"This place really puts the "special" into special occasion. I've had very good omakase before, but I can't remember ever being so happy in my mouth..."
Ellen K
Shizen
92/100 (3778 ratings)
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"Our flight was canceled in SF. As vegans who love sushi, it's amazing to find an all vegan restaurant. We set a reservation for 5pm and got there a..."
Geoff Bradbeer
"I have brought lots of omnivores here and everyone has loved it, 100%. Food is delicious every time. They put the vegetarian options at other sushi..."
Miss Ava
"One of the best Sushi restaurants 🍱 Wide variety of Sushi and small plates. Ramen🍜 and Drinks 🍶 available Ambience: 4.5/5 Service:..."
Anchal Sikka
"One of our favorites. Unique and flavorful vegan sushi rolls. The warm pineapple sake cocktail is also..."
Zinnia Xu
"Great meal overall! Ordered three specialty rolls for two people and left sated. Got walk-in seats at the sushi bar right at opening on a Saturday..."
David Lin
"Recommended for people who would like to try some Vegan Sushi. This is vegan restaurant, for sure not meat. However their sushi could taste like meat..."
PH
"We’ve been willing to try Shizen for so long and we were not disappointed. Everything was amazing from the cocktails to every single roll. I..."
Julien Letonnelier
"Fantastic interior design & the food is even better! Get the Surprise Ending if you’re looking for a fun group eating experience. Also had the..."
Andrés Cuervo
"The wait for our first plate was a lengthy 40 minutes, which tested our patience. However, once the food arrived, it was clear that the wait had been..."
Sanjitha Jain
"Really enjoyed the food! Every dish was distinctive in flavor, which was really refreshing for vegan sushi. Coming back again for sure. Only..."
Ayshwarya Srinivasan
Ebisu
92/100 (1733 ratings)
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"The food here is insanely good! Was recommended to Ebisu by someone who used to live in Inner Sunset. This is my first official sushi meal in San..."
Andrew Barrett
"The sushi was so fresh! Artistically and visually beautiful. I’ve been grubbing on sushi since childhood. By far the best I’ve had! You can quote..."
Chin- Chin
"Mind-numbingly fantastic sushi. I’ve never had better. Atmosphere is warm and authentic, I highly recommend..."
Rob McPherson
"Very nice traditional Japanese restaurant. The lunch bento boxes are a great value. Generous portions, very fresh food. For me it was enough for two..."
Ava Apple
"This place is fantastic---it's a given that we wait in order of arrival for a table because we know the food and service will be great! Absolutely..."
Laura Seiple
"I used to eat here at least 3 times a week when I work in SF. Hadnt been here in almost 20yrs definitely did not disappoint. I’ll be..."
Rose-Marie Molina
"Great place to have some sushi and much more!!!! We were in town for one day and decided to check it out - it was amazing! Friendly stuff, cozy..."
Valeriia Mykho Ortega
"The best sushi, but really the best seafood salad! Get it as a starter, and have fun. Well worth the..."
Daniel Kreter
"Just the best. Always fresh and delictable specials. + the $20 bento box combos are jam packed with tasty value! Usually a wait, but well worth it...."
Gus Bean
"We had a fantastic dinning experience at Ebisu. We sat back and let chef Eric feed us with wonderful and fresh sushi. Ebisu has a great atmosphere,..."
Jessica Koach
"I've been coming to Ebisu for 32 years now, and I'm glad to say that it's still going as strong as ever. Steve is the best and the sashimi is always..."
Bren Conner
"Fantastic! Everyone was really nice and despite a long wait (well worth it), every single thing we got was delicious and came out..."
Carlin MacNichol
"Such a great, traditional place...go and relax and take your time and please order the Sand..."
Kurt Klein
"Best in San Francisco. Steve has owned it for must be 35 years now. Lunchtime is the best time to go, lines are not long. Best Albacore Torro I have..."
Jeremy John
"Best sushi and service in SF. Steve and crew are..."
Al Burdulis
"This place was honestly the best I have tasted in a very long time! I used to have a favorite restaurant in downtown San Jose but they closed..."
Lily Amethyst Ysrael Chai
"The best in the world. Thank you Steve , and..."
Stuart Hamm
"Simply great sushi and sake. Sit at the sushi bar if..."
Charles J Petrie
"To this date, I reminisce about their sushi! My friend and I visited during our short trip to SF and it was perfectly delicious! We even joked about..."
Fatma Aidarus
"My favorite place! Evryone super friendly and food is..."
Laura Godinez-Sharples
"ALWAYS DELICIOUS!!!! Ebisu has the best sushi and Japanese food and is still family owned for over 30..."
Eli Blair
"The best! Always has been since Steve opened it in..."
Robert Yanasak
"SO AMAZING! People behind the sushi bar were absolute goblins... Can't wait to try it..."
Ran Alberto
"It is impossible to describe how incredibly marvelous this sushi restaurant is! It is a combination of performance art and indescribably tasty..."
Saduman Gloria Guzel
"Dinner at Ebisu is seems dinner at homes everybody feel such family..."
Tang Cahyadi
"Most creative food by the talented Chef's....friendly...relaxed...we will be..."
Terene Swinny
"Fantastic Japanese food, the best in San Francisco. A "must stop" every time we're in the mood for..."
Beau Vrolyk
"There are other places where the fish is as good, there are places where the chefs are as creative (partly because many chefs move on from Ebisu),..."
Robert Parks
"Small restaurant with great sushi. This place is always..."
Craig Ferrara
"Best sushi I've had in a while, and has one of the most beautiful interiors I have ever seen. Ordered the Dragon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Crunchy Roll,..."
Jaspre Suen
"If place can be perfect,this is it! Perfect vibe,absolutely delicious Sushi and very welcoming/professional sushi masters and staff. Would recommend..."
Jimmy Gubeladze
"Very good restaurant but not many seats. Even if we arrived at 5.15 pm on a Friday night, we had to sit for an hour. But food is excellent… a very..."
Y Burtin
"Probably the best japanese you’ll gonna have in San Francisco! Perfect vegetables, perfect chichen teriyaki, amazing salmon… 5..."
Marcelo
"Long line to get in during dinner time. Food is great. Especially like the Omakase. $45 for 18 pieces (6 different kinds, 3 pieces for each). But..."
John Z
"The best rolls of my life. This place is over 40 years old, unbelievable! I recommend it to anyone who wants to try really authentic Japanese..."
Anastasiia Volska
"My first time eating sushi at a restaurant - Great sushi at a great price. The sushi chef was very skilled and made us some delicious food. The..."
Nitesh Maruthi
"Fantastic sushi. Went close to opening on a weeknight and didn’t have to..."
blythe beecroft
"Chirashi was beautiful and delicious. Took more than a few minutes to come out and saw other tables getting food before us but server was very..."
A.J.
"Second time coming here. The staff are so nice and very attentive! You can tell they have all been working together for quite some time with their..."
Sibin Stephen
"Right by park at 9th and Lincoln..had their Lentil soup..."
Gary Eser
"Long time patron, have sat with most chefs at bar, miss Suzuki and hope Stephen is well. Had some great sashimi, sushi, rolls, specials and sake..."
Chuck Davies
"Good Foods and good services. Only 1 thing to complain about it is the table is too small for 2 people because we ordered too many dishes. Haha..."
Mahalia Lee
"What an amazing meal!! A couple of weeks ago I had the best omakase dining experience of my life at Ebisu and I have eaten at restaurants all over..."
Sandpiper
"Incredible all around!! The bincho nigiri proves that complexity and simplicity can co-exist, some of the best pieces of sushi I have ever had. The..."
Mike K
"One of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever been to. Katsudon and sushi were all exquisite. Very attentive..."
Alex Potashinsky
"My family have been patrons of Ebisu for more than 35 years. Never - never - been disappointed in any way. Well maybe the wait time on some..."
Paul Rubin
Sushi Bistro
91/100 (415 ratings)
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"This was exactly what I was hoping for: reasonably priced sushi that was delicious and fresh as well as a fun atmosphere. The Uni was the best I have..."
Kara Scanlon
"Truly a hidden gem of a sushi spot! Everything we ordered was fresh and so delicious. Couple with fast and friendly service, we will absolutely be..."
Borair Elyacy
"Very good sushi! Quality fresh fish, creative and unique rolls, along with the classics, all done very well. We were seated right away, our order..."
Amy Dahlberg
"My experience with their Omakase was really good. Sashimi were very fresh. Current price as of December 1, 2022 is $47 for 10 pieces. Service was..."
John Z
"My partner surprised me with a beautiful custom sushi platter from Sushi Bistro for my birthday. I loved it so, so much. David was very accommodating..."
Brittany Quy
"Very good sushi. The fish was fresh and the rolls were very well made. They weren't super saucy (thank you) and had great flavor. Will definitely be..."
Julie Slobodnik
"Love this place. Great sushi, reasonably priced, and we’ve never had a long wait. We love the monster in law roll and the veggie..."
CJ @ LocalFriend Travel
"Our waiter was very friendly, explained the menu and helped us choose a great sake. Uni, rolls and sashimi were very fresh and..."
Serg Chernata
"We went yesterday. Sushi was sooo fresh and good, miso soup was amazing as well and I loved it ! Deserts were soooo good as well. My only wish is..."
asiia mansurova
"Was served by this very sweet lady from korea/ japan. She’s so cheery and that lifted the entire experience 👍🏻 sushi rolls were pretty decent..."
zi yan lim
"Fast service. Good food. Interesting rolls. keto 5..."
Elaine Lee
"We ordered two rolls and the double jeopardy tartare and everything was delicious, fresh, and good sized. The service was also excellent. It was a..."
melissa nocero
"This place is amazing - some of the best sushi I have had in the city or anywhere actually. The persons Dave and Jimmy are the most nice and..."
Aubrey Carstenson
"The sushi here was so fresh and delicious! I love that they have options with mango, as they are my favorite. Not many places have fruit in their..."
Jessica Thomas
"A very good small place for a small group. The sushi was to die..."
Guillermo Quezada
"One of my all time favorite sushi joints! I used to live in the area and go here all the time. My husband and I moved across country and back again..."
Chelsea Paulson
"I was pleasantly surprised by this place. They had pretty good quality fish but was not quite a pricey as some other places in town. Pretty solid..."
Jason Coleman
"One of my old staples from when I lived in the inner Richmond. Just revisited and still the same great sushi. Even the basic rolls come out with a..."
Tevis Pieper
Kabuto A&s
91/100 (264 ratings)
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"This is the best sushi I have tasted, and seen, so far, in my life - I am not kidding. From Japan to Hawaii to California - Kabuto, in my experience,..."
John Countryman
"The food is excellent. The atmosphere is quaint. Not to many tables, so you get extra great service. When I go, the food is so good that I over eat...."
Helena Grant
"Great service and delicious food everytime! Recommend the foie gras sushi and the 1849..."
Colly Mulgrew
"Great service and atmosphere - they also have an incredible menu to choose from, all..."
Javier Campuzano
"This is by far the best Japanese restaurant I've been to in the SF Bay Area. Highly recommend it! And don't forget to make a reservation since the..."
Nadja Tse Togasaki
"I care about the quality of food. I get it here. That's why this is my favorite sushi..."
Sara Mendoza
"I've never given a 5 star in my life! After eating here I can now die a happy person! Most amazing dish on this planet? Their Toro Caviar Truffle..."
Sashont Crisp-Grieser
"Good tasto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..."
Peter Raswono
"Great food and great ambience � � love it so..."
Andrea Tiffany
"Best sushi in SF hands down, the toro and blue fin are insane..."
Chris Maghsodi
"Excellent restaurant! I really enjoyed the white tuna roll!..."
Andrew Kaminsky
"Nice little spot upstairs, good sushi and..."
Michael Garrity
"Very best sushi in SF - my..."
Marc Canter
"The Tobiko Roe was fantastic. This place is an excellent place for an evening..."
Ashwin Ranganathan
"Excellent sushi! Definitely come again! Foie gras sushi & lobster sushi..."
Chi Chi Lin
"The services is good and the food is great. But the oyster tho feels like a million..."
William Ngo
"Came here on Christmas Eve as all the other higher end, top rated sushi restaurants were booked up. This neighborhood favorite did not disappoint!..."
For Sale
"Holy cow their food is AMAZING. DELICIOUS and high quality. Beautifully garnished. We ate a lot, everything was awesome. Perfect combinations of..."
Ashley Montazer
"Exceptional sushi and sashimi, my husband has been coming for years as a local and we came back on our visit for what he promised as one of the best..."
May Ly
"Easy 5 for us. The restaurant is small and unassuming but don’t let that deter you. We both went for the prix fixe 3 course omakase $98 per person...."
Edison Huang
"Came here with a group of nine people. Had a 7:30p reservation on a Wednesday night and they had a large table ready for us. Staff was very..."
Raj Rana
"Omakase is the move here. Let the chef take you on a journey. Worth every penny. Look at the toro truffle caviar sushi...."
Johnny Hwin
"Simply amazing. Amazing passion for the craft and fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. I would highly recommend coming by. Leagues above any other..."
Norcal Nights
"We absolutely love Kabuto. The fish are always very fresh. Try their specialty sushi. You will love them. We have been going there regularly for..."
Sarah Horstmann
"Feels like being in Tokyo for a bit. I didn't even know this place existed but it's definitely on my list now. If you appreciate legit sushi,..."
Steve Engle
"How this isn't the most popular sushi restaurant in the Bay Area is beyond me. Seriously. This is not your standard fare. Their specialty menu is..."
Eric Kozak
Dumpling Time
91/100 (4168 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Chinese
Asian
Japanese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Dumplings
Soup Dumplings
Salad
Dim Sum
Toasts
Lamb
Pork
Gyoza
Chinese
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Any time is a great time for dumplings- especially when you know they're fresh, handmade, quality dumplings that are bursting with flavor. This..."
Mitzi Blue
"Dumplings were freshly made and so delicious �. Enjoyed every bite. Service was quick. Our server Marcel (hope I spelled it correctly) was..."
Marichu Alvarez
"Best food, best service, best environment! Went there for my birthday and I love..."
Anthony Lim Comoda
"Amazing dumplings and great service! We arrived before the lunch rush at 11:15 and were able to sit right away. The food came quickly and every..."
Pamela Radgowski
"Great XLB and dumplings! The restaurant feels like Din Tai Fung in some way, but actually very different. It's more authentic than most Chinese..."
Chen Pang
"Amazing food. Every single item was delicious and perfectly made. The service is fantastic as well. I would recommend to get there at least 15 mins..."
Kelly Gungadin Larson
"It was amazing, best dumplings I have had. A must do in..."
Michael Kolster
"Consistently really good quality food with fast..."
Ger Ahern
"Timing was great, quick to seat us, super friendly staff and owners, the food was unbelievably good! We loved dining here and can't wait to go back..."
Laura Tachis
"Fresh ingredients, fresh made, they know how to treat their shrimp in the dumplings with respect. Nothing was overcooked or over prepared, they allow..."
Jobie Low
"Never been there b4. But will come back. Food was excellent. N sevice..."
Norma Marino-Arcos
"Very nice food. I had the noodles and so did my friend. Can’t remember which ones I had though lol. The point is they were very good. Then we had..."
Sersha Acworth
"Yesterday we visited the dumpling time to try a variety of dumplings and other options from their menu. As per the highest recommendation we ordered..."
Vinisha n
"This is so worth a visit. We went twice during our brief visit to SFO. The dumplings are very tasty. We ordered the soup dumplings and spicy chicken..."
Manohar Nagaraj
"There's a reason people wait in line for Dumping Time. But there was almost no queue on a Thursday evening, so we diverted from our Thai plans to go...."
Cody Smith
"Nice dumpling place for a quick bite. Vegetarian dumplings were delicious and juicy. Crispy tofu was good, especially with the..."
Tanya Nekrassova
"This place deserves all the stars. Delicious and creative food with fast and efficient service and funky, warm vibes. There are k pop music videos..."
Ashlee Wilson
"The best item we ate were the sesame balls. They were generous in size, bigger than the standard size. The gyoza and xiao long bao were good but the..."
Annette Tang
"More of a ambiance than authentic dumplings but if you’re looking for a vibe with your steam dumplings, this is it. Do you want to feel like..."
Jordan
"I can't stop telling people how awesome this place is. I was visiting SF and I'm so glad I made the Uber drive to eat here. I ended ordering twice..."
Gabino Torres
"Great place! Went on a Friday night and the vibe was great! The staff is very nice and polite and the food is yumm!! There was no wait though the..."
Nishtha Choudhary
"Great experience. The dumplings are the best I have ever had. The new outdoor patio is really great and it doubles the seating area so less wait..."
Glenn Reynolds
"DYNAMITE DUMPLINGS The seafood gyoza 海鮮煎餃 are UhMayZing. They are perfect in every way and you should get them into your face hole..."
J L
"We had the seaweed salad, vegetarian spring rolls, veggie noodles and veggie dumplings. The waiters were overwhelmed. Even though tables were empty..."
Simon Buret de Longagne
"Chance encounter with this place. Just walking past and decided to try their dumplings place. The timing was right that’s why we were able to sit..."
L M
"These were the best spring rolls I've ever eaten!!! Crispy, so flavorful, just absolute perfection. We'd popped in for drinks and apps and the..."
Aimee Fritsch
"Came here during a company retreat as we were all hungry for some dumplings and decided on trying out Dumpling Time. Overall, the food was good. They..."
Karl Castillo
"Delicious. I have driven all the way from Sacramento to eat here. It is pricey. But very worth it. It may not necessarily be a traditional cuisine..."
Daniel Gontar
Ju-ni
91/100 (3495 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Seafood
Dinner
Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
Fish
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Fine Dining
"This omakase style sushi restaurant was amazing. They have very high quality sashimi and their specific way of preparing the glazes and sauces to..."
Mike Chang
"We came here for my wife's birthday and were completely blown away. Some of the best sushi we've ever had. Absolutely loved this..."
Dylan H
"Stellar omakase experience. Impeccable service and beautifully executed meal by the entire team. Kudos to the Ju-Ni for a memorable..."
Daniel Yoon
"This is a good omakase with good quality fish. The service is good as well. It all happens in a bar seating setting. Some of the fish are wild caught..."
Ernesto Rodriguez
"We had a fantastic dining experience at Ju-Ni. Our chef, Brian, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made amazing food. He did a wonderful job explaining..."
Emma C Siegel
"Every piece in the omakase was delicious (even their miso soup was amazing!) and the staff is very friendly! Highly recommend coming here Also their..."
Liv
"Expensive, yes. But fantastic quality! Easily some of the best fish I’ve had in any context, hands down. The tasting menu was delicious and the..."
Roland Dewgard
"Definitely the best sushi in town. If you're able to find an open reservation, then this is the ultimate treat yourself experience. Each chef is..."
Kai Sheng
"My new favorite sushi omakase restaurant in the US! (Definitely top 3 on my list globally). I can't wait to go back again soon. It's difficult to..."
Rohenne Lee
"What a fantastic experience. All of the food was amazing, from the first bite to the last. Brian was an amazing chef & host, and we not only got to..."
Max Monegan
Uji Time Dessert
90/100 (481 ratings)
Dessert
Japanese Fusion
Japanese sweets parlour
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Ice Cream
Japanese Fusion
Japanese sweets parlour
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Visited the iconic Uji Time! My go-to was always their unique tofu ice cream, but it's sadly no longer on the regular menu, replaced by ube...."
Nixon Caparas
"Loved the flavours and how quick the service was. Really great stop to get some great ice cream/soft serve. The seasonal Coca Cola flavour was..."
Nusayba Sultana
"Very good black sesame soft serve, nutty, flavourful and sweet, it was only $5.50 for a waffle cone ($5 for a cup)! So..."
Jacinda K
"Line up to order on a screen and your name gets called when your order is ready. All to go orders. The melon soft serve was really..."
Elizabeth Cortez
"Taiyaki very fresh and delicious soft serve! Beautifully located in the Japantown mall next to the arched..."
Nicholas Klein
"The taiyaki was pretty good here! We got the mochi taiyaki with White Peach/Matcha twist ice cream. It was very tasty, and a bit of a mess lol. My..."
Lucas Meaux
"Lots of choices! Tried out their honeydew ice cream (seasonal flavor) together with black sesame on a taiyaki filled with red bean and it was so..."
Karen Weng Liang
"There is no seating at this location. Ordering is done from tablets at the storefront and your name is called for pickup when ready. Uji time had a..."
Kurt Krieger
"Tried the matcha twist soft serve with sprinkles - my favorite part was the Nutella filled wafer cone. The pocky is a nice touch. This is a very..."
Farwa. K
"Delicious Japanese style ice cream with teriyaki cone. We go to their Berkeley store often, But this one is equally fun and tasty. We love the sesame..."
Michael Wu PhD
"It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say we drove from San Jose to Japantown just to eat this ice cream, and we WERE NOT disappointed! All of the..."
seth morrow
"we drove to Japantown for some ujitime dessert black sesame + matcha swirl 🍦 and their limited July flavor lavender, which I got in a..."
W Gmail
"easy order process on ipad with lots of options! i recommend the ice cream with the new mochi taiyaki that comes with two toppings and the option of..."
Kevin Luan
"Great ice cream it had lots of unique flavors and..."
Emmet O'Sullivan
"I couldnt wait to try the taiyaki (fish shaped pastry cone) and the black sesame ice cream with poppy seeds was so good! There was only a small line..."
Megan Bickel
"This ice cream is the cherry on top of your Japantown experience!!! The match soft serve Ice cream is super delicious and the black sesame omg soooo..."
Elisa C.M.
Koja Kitchen
90/100 (2980 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Japanese
Asian
Korean
Korean
Fast Food
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Pork
Burger
Japanese
Korean
Fast food
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Teeny tiny place with a few seats inside & a few sidewalk tables. It's really best for to-go. The food is pretty simple and..."
Doug Maner
"Cool concept with rice buns! They were crispy and yummy. Short rib was very tender and nice, brown rice in the bowl was delicious. I’m not big rice..."
Larry R
"This Korean-Japanese (or KoJa) restaurant makes great fries, uncommon burgers, and refreshing drinks. There is a restroom, plenty of seating inside,..."
Neal
"Was looking for a place to get some teriyaki and found this. The food was really good and the price was acceptable. Not the cheapest around but still..."
Sparkling Ice
"Perfect food truck court for outdoor fun with the family and pets. There's plenty of room to spread out and be safe. There's sooo many options to..."
Vincent Phi
"Have you ever had Umami Fries (see item on right of photo) at Koja Kitchen? Then, you haven't had one of the great delights of Clement Street. I've..."
Laura Peters
"This was a great value for delicious, fresh food. The service was friendly and very quick. The chicken in the bowl was very tender and flavorful,..."
Kelly
"My family really likes to get groceries here, so I come near Clement often. I was often off put by the small portions and high prices at koja..."
Mei Fu Lee
"Love food - light, full of flavor, very unusual. Service is great. Very clean. I have been to two locations - San Francisco and San Jose. Both are..."
Madina Aryeh
"The staff is super nice and the location is excellent. It’s very clean and fun it would be good for really big groups. I ordered the wings and they..."
nathaniel tucker
"Awesome over-the-counter place if you want some good food but aren’t in the mood to wait. Casual, no-fuss atmosphere, reasonable prices. Definitely..."
Angel Li
"Really good Korean BBQ sandwiches and rice patties are used instead of bread. No dryness, well cooked, and good flavors. Lots of seating out front..."
Charley Galdamez
"Really innovative food, served quickly and fairly priced. I had the pork koja which is like a pulled pork sandwich and salad together but instead of..."
Eric Hiss
"10.29.2022: got the Original Koja and Buffalo Wings. I loved it, the kalbi was delicious and the wings were big and numerous and fried crispy but..."
Junsu Park
"Great food, I got the chicken koja, was a little messy but had really good flavors. Also had one of their craft beers and it was a great blonde ale...."
Bradley Reistroffer
"I've been wanting to go here ever since I discovered Koja Kitchen on Instagram. I Love the Korean/Japanese fusion, loved the rice buns and all the..."
Amy Bates Nelson
"This place is such a great fusion idea! The rice patties make a great burger bun, and the rice isn't too stiff or mushy either. The meat is..."
Sunstruck T.
"Was a quick fix before an event. This place is worth checking out if you are in the area. The tuna bowl was good, staff was friendly and price were..."
Alex Jimenez
"So good! Great food, great prices, and great staff. First time trying this place while I was in the San Francisco area. Different than what I'm used..."
Jeffrey Arias