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Japanese
These are the best sushi tasting menus in town.
Written byJulia Chen & Lani Conway
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Mission
Sushi Shio is a Japanese sushi spot in the Mission specializing in omakase.
Written byLani Conway
Sunset
At Ebisu, in the Sunset, go with the fresh fish of the day off the board, or try the poke roll or 49er roll.
Serious quality sushi, provided you're willing to pay. Akiko's Restaurant will even serve you up a baby barracuda.
Sushi
Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.
Richmond
Daigo Sushi is a shoebox-sized Richmond spot serving melty nigiri alongside filet mignon and green onion tempura rolls and salmon skin salad.
Noe Valley
This tiny, casual sushi spot in Noe Valley is one of our favorite places for nigiri and rolls.
Written byJulia Chen
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Shizen is an entirely-vegan Japanese restaurant in the Mission. Come here for the creative specialty rolls.
Oma San Francisco Station is one of the city's more unique omakase experiences—the casual counter is located at the end of a long hallway in the Japantown mall.
At this neighborhood sushi spot in the Richmond, you can do it up with omakase or keep it casual and order a la carte.
Financial District
The upscale Japanese restaurant in the Financial District has been churning out excellent omakase since 2014.
Come to this lively, aptly-named SoMa spot for some of the best omakase in town.
Dinner at this omakase spot on the edge of Japantown is calm and unhurried, and that’s why we love it.
SeafoodSushiPoke•
Basa Seafood Express in the Mission makes the best poke in the city.
Come to this Japan Center sushi spot for fantastic donburi, rolls, and nigiri.
Russian Hill
Come to this Japanese spot in Russian Hill for quiet weeknight dinners over fantastic nigiri and rolls.
Hayes Valley
Domo is a neighborhood sushi spot worth a visit, even if you don't live in Hayes Valley.
Written byTaylor Abrams & Lani Conway
Elephant Sushi in Russian Hill usually has a bit of a wait, so try to head there on the early side (they open at 6).
Written byWill Kamensky
Bernal HeightsMission
Serious sushi types rave about ICHI in Bernal Heights. We like the sushi, but the cooked food is really where it’s at.
Written byTaylor Abrams
Head to Robin in Hayes Valley for excellent omakase and a choose-your-own-adventure price range.
Written byTeam Infatuation