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The Best Sushi Restaurants In San Francisco
Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.
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SF’s Best Casual Neighborhood Sushi Spots
Our guide to the best casual SF places for good fish at great prices.
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Guide
The Best Sushi Restaurants In San Francisco
Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.
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Saru Handroll Bar
Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.
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Oishinbo Sushi
Oishinbo Sushi is a takeout-only sushi spot in the Richmond serving excellent rolls and donburi. It's perfect for lunch.
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Noodle In A Haystack
Noodle In A Haystack is a Richmond tasting menu spot centered around incredible ramen.
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Katsuo + Kombu
Katsuo + Kombu is a small counter-service spot in NoPa for some of the best udon around.
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Friends Only
Friends Only is a 10-seat omakase counter in Nob Hill that feels like a relaxed dinner party.
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Shoshin Sushi
Shoshin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Richmond serving nigiri and fantastic baked rolls in a low-key space.
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Torraku Ramen
Torraku Ramen is a counter-service Japanese spot in Potrero Hill with a great katsu sandwich.
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Muracci's
Muracci’s is a takeout window in the Financial District specializing in no-fuss Japanese curries and noodles.
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Nippon Curry
Nippon Curry is a casual Japanese curry spot in the Marina featuring Hinoya Curry.
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Moku Yakitori-Ya
Moku Yakitori-Ya is an izakaya in the Richmond serving perfectly charred yakitori in a tiny space.
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Yonsei Handrolls
Yonsei Handrolls in Downtown Oakland is serving solid temaki in a casual setting.
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Masa Ramen Bistro
Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.
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Izakaya Sozai
This izakaya in the Inner Sunset is a good option for quick weeknight dinners involving ramen and sake.
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Champion's Curry
Come to this Japanese curry spot in Berkeley for quick chicken katsu curry lunches.