Sushi

Guide

These are the best sushi tasting menus in town.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

August 21, 2023

Guide

Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

August 21, 2023

Review

Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.

Julia Chen

August 3, 2023

Review

Mujiri is a casual sushi spot in Oakland with an excellent nigiri and maki combo for $25.

Julia Chen

August 1, 2023

Review

Oishinbo Sushi is a takeout-only sushi spot in the Richmond serving excellent rolls and donburi. It's perfect for lunch.

Julia Chen

July 27, 2023

Review

Kibatsu is a great causal sushi spot in the Lower Haight.

Ricky Rodriguez

July 12, 2023

Review

Friends Only is a 10-seat omakase counter in Nob Hill that feels like a relaxed dinner party.

Julia Chen

June 23, 2023

Review

Shoshin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Richmond serving nigiri and fantastic baked rolls in a low-key space.

Julia Chen

May 9, 2023

Review

The new Akikos location in the East Cut is an excellent option for blowout omakase. Prepare to eat a sashimi course off a ceramic fedora.

Julia Chen

February 16, 2023

Review

Yonsei Handrolls in Downtown Oakland is serving solid temaki in a casual setting.

Lani Conway

January 12, 2023

Review

Kusakabe in the Financial District is a high-end omakase spot for special occasions.

Julia Chen

December 15, 2022

Review

An Japanese Restaurant is a tiny high-end sushi spot in the Japan Center with standout omakase.

Lani Conway

October 12, 2022

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Ken is a six-seat omakase counter in Lower Haight that feels like a dinner party filled with flawless fish.

Julia Chen

March 30, 2022

Review

Sushi Shio is a Japanese sushi spot in the Mission specializing in omakase.

Lani Conway

March 24, 2022

Review

At Ebisu, in the Sunset, go with the fresh fish of the day off the board, or try the poke roll or 49er roll.

Lani Conway

March 23, 2022

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Eiji in the Castro is one of the best low-key sushi spots around.

Lani Conway

March 23, 2022

Review

This tiny, casual sushi spot in Noe Valley is one of our favorite places for nigiri and rolls.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

At this neighborhood sushi spot in the Richmond, you can do it up with omakase or keep it casual and order a la carte.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

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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.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

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Shizen is an entirely-vegan Japanese restaurant in the Mission. Come here for the creative specialty rolls.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

Come to this lively, aptly-named SoMa spot for some of the best omakase in town.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

Come to this Japan Center sushi spot for fantastic donburi, rolls, and nigiri.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

Come to this Japanese spot in Russian Hill for quiet weeknight dinners over fantastic nigiri and rolls.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

Basa Seafood Express in the Mission makes the best poke in the city.

Julia Chen

March 22, 2022

Review

Domo is a neighborhood sushi spot worth a visit, even if you don't live in Hayes Valley.

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Taylor Abrams & Lani Conway

January 14, 2022