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One mainstay in our rotating roster of casual sushi places is Okoze Sushi, a Russian Hill spot with something for everyone. You can get a bunch of excellent specialty rolls for the table to share, go with the 9- or 12-piece nigiri omakase, or turn to the robata grill section for salmon teriyaki and vegetables. Keep an eye on the chef’s specials, which has things like the fantastic negi toro gungan (two nigiri filled with chopped toro and sweet unagi sauce, and topped with crispy rice crackers). What we also love here are the thoughtful decorative touches, like flower-shaped beets and actual flower petals that dress up the plates. Have this quiet spot in your back pocket for nights when you forgot to make a reservation—it’s easy to walk up and get a table, or, at the very least, a seat at the bar.