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Aji Kiji

4.6 (334 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Annie Y.

I didn't realized they moved from the location near Japantown on Fillmore St. to walking distance from my hotel near Chinatown on Kearny St. It's impossible to find parking at the new location but now I can plan accordingly and walk over from my hotel. I recommend pre-ordering online for pick-up to save time. It's take-out only. Don't forget to wait 30-60 min before consuming. It makes a world of difference. Trust me!

Sake don and 6 pcs maguro and maki set
Joanne L.

I only had 30 minutes to grab a quick bite on a Saturday afternoon, making it the perfect opportunity to finally give Aji Kiji a try. I arrived at 1:50 PM, so naturally, there were only four options left in the display. I almost turned around initially because there was no sign and the storefront looked dark and vacant. Deciding to walk up anyway, I found a single staff member working the counter. I ended up ordering the Sake Don and the 6-piece Maguro and Maki Bento. Instead of serving me the bento from the display fridge, the staff member went to a different fridge to grab a fresh one and asked that I wait another 30 minutes before eating. While this was a bit inconvenient given that I was looking for an immediate meal, I appreciated the commitment to freshness over convenience. Sake Don: Featured four slices of smoked salmon and five slices of salmon sashimi. The slices were thick and completely free of any fishy taste. However, they weren't salmon belly, which is usually my preference. Maguro & Maki Bento: The six nigiri included three very lean cuts of tuna alongside three slightly fattier, lighter pieces. The maki set featured unagi, avocado, and smoked negi-salmon. Pricing-wise, it's on the expensive side but no different than any other sushi bento boxes in the city. I preferred the maguro over the salmon and I hope to try their handroll set or the 10-piece nigiri don next time!

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Jolens V.

Food was ok. It was really busy so there was a wait, they were having problems with their register. It was a nice and simply decorated.

Hand roll box! Sooo good
Kimberly T.

Boxes sell out fast! I went one day some time before 2 pm and they were sold out so had to go back the next day around 12! Indoor: no seating. You'll just see a nice clean orange interior with a counter with sushi displayed and employees right behind it. Service: friendly employees and quick service! I didn't get a menu for each box though. Not sure if I needed to ask but I guess I could've looked more carefully when I was picking out my boxes! ***HIGHLY recommend*** the handroll box. I'd probably get this again over the regular boxes. Yes it requires more work but so flavorful and the fish texture went so well with everything and you can customize it. They have a perfect amount of seaweed to go with it too! Also *LOVE* the pickles. They were nice to eat in between and really a balanced out the whole box.

Amy L.

I got the 20 pc Omakase box and my boyfriend got the salmon one. The omakase box comes with a little menu telling you what's in it and the cashier tell you how to track which is which on the menu. I LOVED the box. Each piece was really good. It is a bit pricey so it's not an every day place for me, maybe once a month. The salmon box is really good too and since my bf only really like salmon, it was perfect for him. This one was more affordable and could be a more frequent splurge. This is a pure takeout location and there is no seating here. You can always walk a block over and sit in the open plaza and eat! Walking further to the rooftop salesforce plaza is also a great option

Hosomaki
Alisa G.

Line was out the door when I arrived at 11. This place is super popular among the locals and tourist. The presentation for each box was very nice and the quality is high compare to normal sushi places. I got three boxes, omakase, sake don and hosomaki. Salmon was super buttery and the rice was season well. A tab more salty that I would like but I end up rolling it with the seaweed to make it into a hand roll. My mom really likes the hosomaki because it was a good portion and tasty. I ate the omakase and this was a great treat from long day of standing in line trying to get big bang merch. People who work there are so nice. I will come back. :)

10 pc sushi & maki
Natalie T.

A super fancy sushi box you take togo to enjoy at the comfort of your own home.. or in front of the Golden Gate Bridge! this is pretty pricy, but the experience and the presentation of these boxes made it worth while. Decided to plan a picnic date and bring these out to enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge! 10 piece sushi & maki - 8.5/10 loved the toro this was my favorite cut! Also the yellow tail was soo good and none of the nigiri's were fishy! It was fresh and they even give you a little soy sauce packet to enjoy your sushi with. The sushi rice they make here actually made the bites better than your normal sushi spots. The rice was marinated well and had its own unique flavor that you can't really find anywhere else Hand roll 8.5/10 - this was fun to make! I would just make a hand roll with all the fish and eat it in one bite LOL, however my fav was the toro (again) it was so buttery and it just melts in your mouth. Tip: order ahead online so you can just come In and pick up especially if you have a specific box you really want. I wasn't able to get a Tekka Don online since I ordered too late, so just picked up a hand roll when I came to pick up my 10 piece box

Kathy T.

One of my favorite sushi spots when I visited the area! I went during the weekday for lunch and they still had a good amount of options to pick from. The interior is so aesthetic and reminded me of Japan! I got the nigiri and maki box and everything tasted fresh! I did not want the box to finish cause it was so good and almost went back to get another box. I would highly recommend to check out this spot if you are in the area!

Maggie Y.

Really decent and fresh quality sushi for the environment, which is take out sushi! I got the hand roll set for about $30, and it was super fresh and filling! They gave me fresh nori to have with it and my friend and I took it to salesforce tower to picnic with! I'm really enjoying all the quality sushi take out options in the fidi area cropping up!

Ya Y.

Got the prettiest and most delicious sushi to-go bento box, had a picnic at the park, enjoyed the sunshine, and listened to live music. Absolutely amazing meal! Can't wait to go back to try some other sushi combos~

Amy C.

An absolute joy from start to finish. My friend and I had the most wonderful experience at Aji Kiji, where we both ordered the 6-piece nigiri selection. Every single bite was exceptional, showcasing incredibly flavorful, high-quality fish. The standout for me was the torched red snapper, the delicate cross-hatch scoring not only looked beautiful but added a fantastic dimension to the texture! Beyond the food, the restaurant's interior is captivating. It's a beautifully designed, minimalist space wrapped in high-quality wood, creating a sleek yet warm, modern atmosphere. I savored every bite and can't wait to return

hand rolls $30
Lizzie S.

4.5 stars/5--I felt like they gave me too much rice with my hand roll box ($30.) It's an elevated takeout sushi spot (no seating, minimal decor). I like that they're investing in downtown SF (they moved from the Fillmore district near JTown.) Their boxes are very aesthetic. Prices are fairly steep, but fish is good quality and they give a good portion of fish (albeit I felt like too much rice to fill up the box.) They sell out, so get there early or be prepared to leave empty-handed. Will be back.

Sushi 10PC & Maki
Lana S.

My first thought was ヤバ. This might be the best sushi I had in the US. Usually sushi costs around $30-50 and I suck it up but this is worth more than the price. First, sushi rice is not white. That means it's usually fancy. I thought pickles and maki is just a space filler but no. I loved every thing about this box. Beautiful presentation and my hotel (where I ate) felt like Michelin restaurant. It's so good I enjoyed the food/art slowly. Everything was so perfect. If you are visitor of SF, there is no seating there. The store told me I had to wait at least 30 minutes to eat the sushi because it's too cold. This gives you time to get back to hotel or find a place to enjoy. It was pretty filling.

6 piece Sushi & Maki

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I saw the website with the preorder option. Does it mean if I pay and preorder in advance then I don't need to wait on line?

Unfortunately you have to wait in line! But they already prepared your order in advance.

How much cost?

I'm not sure a link here will work, but they are on Toast and have their current prices up. https://www.toasttab.com/catering/ajikiji

Any alternative omakase (to-go) spots like Aji in the Bay Area?

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/guides/best-sushi-omakase-restaurants-sf Not clear… 

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Kui Shin Bo - D7. Unagi Don and H3. Volcano Roll

Kui Shin Bo

3.8(1.1k reviews)
1.4 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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This was an excellent place for lunch. They have numerous bento box lunch options starting at…read more$15.99. I got the saba shio and shrimp tempura which were delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Also helpful. Simple Japanese decor. Will be back!

TLDR: When you're at the heart of Japan town, you have to embody the nation in all the good ways…read more Kui Shin Bo, embodied the nation's backbone of being average to above average in multiple things. This place covers many of the basics (rolls, ramen, tempura, yakisoba, teriyaki, unagi). I really only see it as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. It doesn't mean that this restaurant has no place in Japantown, but it doesn't inspire confidence when it's located in an isolated region of the mall with less foot traffic, while its competition on the other wing has lines longer than the location's capacity. Black Garlic Ramen: It's always a mystery to me how black garlic improves a bowl of ramen. My expectations, however, remain the same. How thick is the broth? How clean is the broth when consumed? What is the quality of the chashu? Do I get enough noodles? I think the best part of this meal was the amount of soup they give, and the chashu was very good. It sucks that the chashu is tiny, but they did very well. I feel that the noodles were those wholesale ramen noodles that were portioned, and the garnish was fine. The broth was okay, 3.5-ish stars in terms of taste. Dynamite Roll and Volcano Roll: I think it's a problem if I have trouble identifying which is which. I can tell you that both are good enough to try, and the Volcano Roll comes with raw fish. Both come with a good crunch and a good sauce, but like most Japanese places that lean heavily into the rolls, good luck finding out what you ordered and what you just ate. Ambiance: Very classic Japanese. They're really at their best to convince you that you're in Japan. It may get tight during a busy day though. Service: Standard. You order, your water gets refilled, you pay, you leave.

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Kui Shin Bo - Lunch plate: salmon teriyaki, salad, miso

Lunch plate: salmon teriyaki, salad, miso

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Domo - Daddy Roll @colorful.eats

Domo

4.0(1k reviews)
1.6 mi•Hayes Valley
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I was really craving sushi, so I decided to stop by Domo and it definitely did not disappoint! The…read morerestaurant was clean, organized and you could actually smell the fresh food before even walking through the door. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option. I started with the miso soup and it was delicious. For sushi, I ordered the Crunchy California Roll, Dragon Roll and the Domo Roll. Yes I was that hungry haha! Every roll was packed with fresh ingredients, the fish tasted incredibly fresh and the presentation was beautiful. My absolute favorite was the Domo Roll. Seriously no kidding, it was so good! To top it all off, the staff were friendly, welcoming and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back.

Domo in Hayes Valley is a good sushi option. The food always is tasty, usually making the wait…read moreworth it. I especially love the Black pearl roll and the firecracker balls! Totally a must get. The roll is so flavorful and just melts in your mouth. Unfortunately though, my last visit was honestly RUINED by poor customer service. I understand the model of first come first serve for their seating and have participated every time. However, this time I have a torn meniscus and called ahead to ask if I could be put on the waitlist since my mobility was very limited and the operator assured me there was no wait and I would be seated right away. 10 minutes later when we arrived that was not the case and we ended up being 4 parties behind in the line, which is fine things happen unexpectedly I totally understand. What really was upsetting was when we were told our table was next and being cleared, 10 minutes passed by so I went and asked again clarifying I could not stand for too long due to the injury. The server was very rude and said I had to wait to be told to sit, even though he had just told us we would be seated soon, and then proceeded to lie and tell me the open table was for the owner. The patron sat the table was definitely not the owner and I even heard him say he called and asked for the table for a first date. It felt really humiliating and upsetting to be passed up and continue to wait with a significant injury. And then when we finally were sat, at the bar top, the same server was just really rude and cold. It was an overall upsetting experience and I hope you never let your staff treat customers like that again. Overall, I do love the sushi but after this past experience I don't think I can come back.

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Domo - Castro Special Roll @colorful.eats

Castro Special Roll @colorful.eats

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Tenroku Sushi - Unagi Roll

Tenroku Sushi

3.7(602 reviews)
1.6 mi•Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown
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It is the only place I like to eat sushi at because you have options rather than ordering a whole…read morerole and end up, not liking it. I have gone to 4 And 5 sushi but I don't like it at all only like it here and the vibe is good too...

Conveyer belt sushi for the win!…read more I came here last minute because I needed somewhere quick to eat and I was by myself, so luckily there was one seat left (during busy dinner time on a weekend, no less - other places had long waits) Here in America the conveyer belt sushi places haven't really impressed me, but being that this one is in Japantown, it's pretty decent. If there isn't something on the conveyer, you can always ask for it. They were cutting up real, whole fish so you know it's fresh at least. Service was great, super quick and the "chefs" were responsive. The menu is nice, with lots of drinks to choose from as well. Cuts were not authentic but still meaty. Pricing can be on the higher side, depending on what you like. But others have mentioned it can be cheap as you like or expensive as you like at places like these, as they are priced essentially by the choice of fish and how it's prepared. Atmosphere was lively for a weekend night, but I have been here during the week as well when it's less busy. It can be tight if it's full (get to know your neighbor!) but it's more than adequate. Always a fun experience and I have , and will be back.

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Oma San Francisco Station

Oma San Francisco Station

4.3(353 reviews)
1.5 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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Tucked away in the west entrance of Japantown, in an inconspicuous spot behind all the bustle of…read morethe stores is this hidden gem of an omakase experience. With only 8 seats, the experience is intimate, you get front views to the chefs preparing each of the 24 courses! The fish selections were fresh, delicious and the apps were amazing too. The reviews were great so wanted to come and check this place out for myself and it did not disappoint! Chef Au was friendly and talked to us about his life in Japan, we loved the interaction. All in all 10/10 experience, 10/10 quality of all the dishes and 10/10 ambiance! Definitely worthy of the Michelin accolades it's received!

Oma San Francisco Station is an omakase restaurant inside Japan Center in San Francisco Japantown…read more They offer 3 menus: Mizuho with 24 items, Sakura with 16, and Tsubame with 12. The location is unusual, as the restaurant is open to the mall, which is a bit disruptive. I came for the 8:30pm seating, but the previous guests were still finishing, so I had to wait until 8:45pm. The staff did not seem very concerned. Bad start. You could also hear the mall cleaning crew during dinner, which was not very pleasant. I ordered the 24-item Mizuho Menu, as did all the other guests. There were 5 guests in total (the restaurant can seat up to 8 people). Here is the menu I was served at the end of May: 1. starter: ama ebi cracker with caviar, pickled lotus root with shaved bonito, crab salad 2. nigiri 4x: isaki, iwana, myabi tai, kanpachi 3. sashimi: chutoro, hotate with caviar, umi masu, sawada 4. nigiri 8x: hirame, suzuki, inada, kurodai, shima aji, kamasu, otoro, aged A5 wagyu, kinmedai 5. hot dish: miso soup with inari and shrimp head, hokkaido uni with marinated ikura, black cod, umi masu with raw yellow egg and caviar 6. dessert: matcha ice cream with strawberry Frankly, the food was excellent. The starter was not very creative, but the nigiri were great. The sashimi selection was very nice, with some fish you do not see as often in omakase menus, such as isaki, iwana, and myabi tai, a kind of tai. Sawada was delicious and is always a good inclusion. We asked for some wasabi and received a small cup of kizami wasabi, a chopped wasabi with a slightly crunchy texture, which was a nice touch. For the nigiri, all the classics of a good omakase were present: otoro, kinmedai, shima aji, uni, hotate, and wagyu. Kamasu was also included, and it is one of my favorite fish. It is also worth noting that they age both their beef and their tuna, including the otoro that was served. A few pieces were torched, maybe a few too many. Overall, the service was not memorable, although chef Ron Au was friendly and nice. The place itself felt a bit questionable, and my expectations were not very high after the beginning of the meal. But the food was truly excellent, and for that reason I think it deserves 5 stars.

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