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the vibes already felt kinda disorganized from the moment i walked in. Got seated quickly you could say, we got assisted by 1 guy who said to wait, and he will take us to the table. Then another guy comes and ask us for how many, i tell him that we have been helped, already and they another guy is getting our table ready. He then tells me to just follow him instead, so ok me and my friend did. There was so many empty seats, but we were seated right beside 2 old men who wouldn't stop listening to my conversation and staring at me and my friend. Food wise, we got the hamachi carpaccio, some hand rolls and regular roll and their fried rice ball "crispy bubu" Now here what sort of threw me off. I really wanted just hand rolls, cause thats what they are known for. I wanted a fancy roll, it said on the menu they can make any roll into a handroll, mind you i was willing to pay $18 for 1 handroll. I wanted the truffle hamachi and the big bang. And the waiter then tells me, he doesn't suggest i get it as a handroll, but just to get it as a regular roll.m, due to the fact that it has too many toppings and it would fall apart... So then this is a restaurant/chef error? Because why advertise you can make any roll into a handroll, and then tell me i shouldn't... i really wanted the truffle hamachi, so i decided to LISTEN and get it as a regular roll, i then went and did not get the big bang, and got a regular spicy tuna handroll. Everything comes and what not, and this is funny but their crispy bubu is advertised as a fried crispy BALL. It was a square, and all the toppings just kept falling. I had to eat the fish and crispy "ball" separately. Their truffle hamachi, did not have any truffle taste or anything, and it was advertised as "truffle sauce" which my roll did not have any sauce at all. Overall food was good, and fish taste fresh. But generally menu is confusing and disappointing from the restaurant itself for those kinds of suggestions to not get something on their menu. I appreciated the suggestion, but really threw me off.
Would come back here 100% Great location, friendly service, and of course all the food was delicious. Get the truffle roll and crispy bites.
My boyfriend and I went to SF for the day, our usual food place closed and we wanted to try out this place since they had pretty cheap hand rolls Vibes: 9/10 The place itself is pretty cozy, a little small but isn't all places in SF SMALL. There are a few tables, and a Bar. The restaurant is in a pretty nice area with a lot of food and dessert places. Service: 8/10 It was nothing crazy! Workers seemed a little tired haha and didn't check up on us except when bringing out the food, I don't usually mind that at all but with a required 18% gratuity, I did expect a little more! One person did check on us twice, But I think he was the owner? I'm not sure. He was super nice and recommended some things to us. Some angry guy came in for his TO GO order during our visit and honestly, everyone handled it pretty good. But damn... crazy upset over Ginger and wasabi Food: 6/10 I was definitely a little disappointed :(. The food itself was such a good cheap price, especially in SF, but it wasn't that good. We've been to a lot of hand-roll places, from NorCal to SoCal and unfortunately this place wasn't as good as we were hoping it to be. We ordered, 4 handrolls, 4 Tostada, 1 order of Karage, and this Steamed egg cup thingy with Uni and salmon Roe. Hand rolls: 6/10 It was a good amount of fish for the price, but the Nori was really chewy, not crunchy, the fish was just, really mushy, and the avocado made it a little more mushier. It was still good! Tostada: 4/10 Honestly, it was so nice to look at, but the amount of avocado was honestly a little overwhelming. Again, this is just my personal opinion, I'm sure some people would love this, but personally for me, it's too mushy for my liking. Karage 9/10: It was just Karage, pretty good, wasnt crunchy but outer shell was pretty seasoned! The Steamed egg cup (sorry, I forgot what it was called ) 4/10: PERSONAL OPINION!!! I didn't like it, it was too much of a "seafood" taste, and a little too bland for my liking. We honestly really liked the portioning, especially for the price. But there IS a mandatory 18% charge as tips as well as a 6% mandated SF charge. Personally, we usually tip around 15-20% anyways so I really didn't mind much. But the total REQUIRED percentage is 24%... almost 1/4 of our meal . I'm sure a lot of people would find this place a really nice place to go to, service is nice, food is cheap, a lot of protein, and a really cozy area!
My friend and i came to dine here and had a great experience. Service was very friendly, fast and nice! In all honesty we may have ordered a bit too much... we were very interested in specifically the crispy bubus (we were craving nobus spicy tuna crispy rice). We ordered the spicy tuna, spicy salmon and spicy hamachi. I would say that they are a way lower tier than nobu... and if you waited too long to eat them they got mushy and soggy... not sure how to prevent that though! May have just been an us problem since we were also yapping and drinking! Their other rolls and fish quality were also pretty average.. overall i would come back but just order less at once! I also heard they have a great happy hour too!
Due to people's reviews here, I felt like I had to try it! I think their good reviews are just for happy hour. We ordered a - negitoro hand roll - Two Items Bento (Salmon Avocado Roll and California Roll) - lion king roll - dragon roll and they were not good. The california roll had low-quality fake crab. The only ones we finished were the salmon avocado roll, the hand roll, and the dragon roll. We threw out most of the lion king roll (described as a cooked roll filled with avocado and imitation crab, topped with baked salmon, creamy spicy aioli, unagi sauce, and tobiko.) I think it's just lower-quality fish (you get what you pay for) and too much sauce.
I was charged an automatic 30% gratuity on top of the surcharge and tax. I didn't select it, I put my card in the cup with the receipt and it came back to me like this. I wasn't going to ask them to change it over a few bucks but this seems ridiculous.
My friend and I came for BUBU's later weekday happy hour, which was roughly from 8-9PM. We ordered many different small dishes, and my personal favorites were their salmon nigiri, takoyaki, and their Crispy Bubu. The Crispy Bubu had a satisfying crunch and was the first dish handed out to us that really proved to us how hungry we were. The salmon nigiri was fresh, and the takoyaki had a crispy exterior with a soft, flavorful center.
The happy hour here is great. Make sure you get here about 30 minutes early for the line. They've expanded the happy hour menu since I've been here. Quality is decent for the price of the fish. Sake isn't the best quality, but it's so cheap that you can't find too much fault in it. Everything comes out quickly. Space was a bit tight, but I believe they've moved to a bigger location to accommodate more people.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I came here for happy hour after hearing good things, but unfortunately, I didn't find it to be anything special. The service was just okay. The toro was not melty and had a very fishy taste, which immediately lowered my expectations. We also ordered the truffle Wagyu hand roll, but it felt like it was 90% rice and 10% ground beef. It definitely lacked the truffle flavor as well. Overall, we spent around $175 and left not even feeling full.
Came here on a Sunday at 4:30pm and was seated upon opening. Surprisingly no wait, maybe bc it was windy/chilly today. This is my first time coming back since they changed locations, and it looks like they have about 3-4x more seating to accommodate the popularity. There is also a limit of 2 order rounds and 60 min limit (not strictly enforced). The quality of the handrolls and HH sashimi is still very fresh and delicious. Everything off the happy hour menu remains a good deal for the quality & value, even though it's now up $3-6 per. My favorite is the 5pc salmon sashimi-- thick & smooth cuts. I went off the HH menu for the 8pc omakase for the dose of uni + sparkling grapefruit drink. The omakase fish was okay and the sparkling drink wasn't really fizzy, so my carbonation craving wasn't fixed. My lady's part of the bill was $9 while mine was $100 haha (total $145 for 2 people)--I'd skip the omakase next time. When I come back I'd probably just stick with the happy hour menu & handrolls.
Went for happy hour at Bubu. This happy hour has a variety of sushi, handrolls, drinks and appetizers to choose from. However you are only allowed to order one round and what ever you do not finish you cannot take home! My friend and I did not see this small prompt on the menu about taking happy hour food home so we had to leave quite a bit of food. The handrolls were amazing-- good size and great quality. Crispy rice was a pleasant surprise and not too oily. The kimchi udon was from the regular menu and was a bit too salty. This place gets busy for happy hour so best to come right at the start. Minimal seating indoors. No outdoor seating. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance is cozy and casual.
Tonight I ordered my usual rainbow roll along with the spicy salmon roll tonight. Both were fine, but neither left much of an impression. The spicy salmon roll wasn't spicy at all. I ended up adding soy sauce and wasabi to compensate, which helped but also masked whatever sauce they had on top, so you lose either way. The rainbow roll was decent, though one of the fish pieces tasted a little off and the avocado was firmer than it should've been. Pricing is actually reasonable by SF standards. $7 for the spicy salmon and $14 for the rainbow roll is pretty rare in this city. I had a DoorDash discount which made it an easy call, but at full price I'm not sure the quality justifies it. A solid option if you catch a deal, but I wouldn't rush back otherwise.
Finally went to checkout Bubu for their HH deal! Luckily went early to get a table. Glad to have scratched this off my bucket list and hope to give it another chance in the near future...... great quality sushi / hand rolls (deal now is $3 for one instead of 2 for $5). Maybe my next visit will be different but nonetheless, great value, food, vibes, but disorganized. I wanted to justify the relocation of Bubu being a prime factor but it was really just the service overall. You'll be handed a checklist for two rounds of ordering your happy hour deals; what I wish they did differently was mark off things that the table had received because.... Everything cameout very quickly besides the sashimi. For the sashimi; we waited nearly 30 minutes with about 4 staff members following up if we're ready for the next round; seems like there was no communication with the kitchen as we kept constantly saying we're missing things still. After getting the sashimi (10/10 stars though haha), it kinda didn't want us to order more for round 2... so we wrapped up and tried to get the bill but couldn't flag anyone down after getting the sashimi. Baked Lion King roll (5/10) was almost good; it wasn't baked fully, center was still cold, maybe leave it in the oven for a good 10 more minutes. Handrolls (10/10!!) high quality goodness with very generous slices of buttery avocado, i hope that one they do a fresh sashimi variant. The sauciness is delicious but something plain to really taste the fresh fish would be great! Bubus (6/10) felt more like an appetizer akin to shrimp toast but make it on crispy rice. You're better off getting two more hand rolls to fill you up.
We had a great time at Bubu! We arrived at 3:40, so we missed the first seating for happy hour. We added our name to the list and hit the local shops for 50 minutes while we waited for tables to clear. Most people were pretty decent about observing the 60 minute table limit for happy hour. We went all in with their happy hour options. Winners were the Takoyaki 10/10, Salmon Skin hand rolls 10/10, Chicken Kaarage 9/10, yellowfin sashimi 9/10, bubu crispy rice with spicy tuna 9/10, remaining hand rolls 8/10. Portions were solid and service was fast and friendly. Expect to arrive 15-20 minutes before opening if you want to be in the first seating or no later than 15 minutes after opening if you want to get in for happy hour. Note 5% mandatory service charge added to the bill. read more
Saw the happy hour hype all over social media, so I had to check it out. Be prepared for a long wait and some disorganized service getting seated and getting your order right was a struggle. That said, if you manage to snag the happy hour menu, the food is decent and a good deal for the price. read more
i come to bubu whenever i want sushi for a good deal! i've been here for both daytime and nighttime happy hour and you really can't beat $2.50 per hand roll! my favorite was the crispy salmon skin with avocado. the saltiness from the skin pairs perfectly with the creamy avocado. the salmon sashimi is SO fresh! just make sure to plan ahead what you want to order because you can only order twice! read more
2 years ago
Was looking for a happy hour spot and came across Bubu right as they opened at 4:30! The restaurant has a cozy vibe with warm lighting and not too many tables. I'm glad we got there at opening because there was immediately a line out the door! We ordered the hamachi bubu, chicken karaage, gyoza, salmon sashimi, and an assortment of handrolls (spicy salmon, jalapeño hamachi, negi toro). The spicy salmon handroll was our personal star of the show and we ordered it twice! The yuzu sparkler was also delicious and quite refreshing. Definitely a great non alcoholic drink choice on the happy hour menu. Overall, the fish quality, flavors, and ambiance were amazing and we would definitely come again for another happy hour soon! read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Me and my friend came here on the weekend 15 minutes before they opened and there were already several people in line. When the doors opened, we had to put our name on a sign in sheet and wait for our number to be called. Luckily, we were near the front of the line so no issues getting a table. The happy hour menu had gone up to $6 now which was still a great price. Me and my friend ordered a bunch of hand rolls and they were all delicious but they were difficult to tell apart since they all looked the same. My favorite dish was actually their chicken karaage. The meat was moist and really tender. The outside had a light crisp and was delicious when dipped in their sauce. Service was top notch. When I walked in, our table was nicely set up and they had menus and cups filled with water ready for us. The servers were going around giving out clean warm towels. I wasn't sure what to do with it but I saw some people put it on their face and others used it to wipe their hands. Just holding that warm towel on a cold day felt so good. Our server made multiple rounds to check in on us and was quick to get us extra napkins and water refills. All the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant was really small. I believe they had 4 tables outside and 8 tables inside. Each table could fit only 2 people. I saw them combine 2 tables for a party that had 4 people in it. The one downside about this place was that there were no restrooms. I don't know if there was another restroom nearby that you could use just in case. Thankfully, me and friend didn't need to go. read more
Great, high quality sushi for a decent price. My favorite things from the menu: - yuzu sparkler - takoyaki - salmon and tuna samplers - uni nigiri - unagi avocado crispy bubu - blue raw shrimp Things I might skip one: - Wagyu crispy bubu - wagyu nigiri Service - A little hectic but very understandable since there were a lot of people -- the staff was very attentive though and checked in regularly to fill water, take away empty plates, and ask if we needed/wanted anything else Vibes: I loved the cozy and intimate vibe of the restaurant as well. It did get very crowded (make a reservation beforehand!) and there was a line outside. The neighborhood the restaurant is located in is also super cute and great for walking around in after. read more
8 months ago
My friends and I went for their happy hour and it was soo worth it. I went there around 4pm and was seated right away. Their handrolls were 4/5 my favorite was the lobster one. The chicken gyoza was also a favorite. The place is small, so it's better suited for smaller parties read more
It was a Sunday night, we signed up for happy hour at ~8:15pm and got a seat for 2 at ~8:35pm. It wasn't super busy, and the servers were nice. The food was good, but nothing special. You get what you pay for ($5 per order). I've never had BuBu before but it was worth trying! I also liked my strawberry matcha drink, which I also used as a chaser for my sake shot (lol)! read more
OMG!! This has to be the best HH in japantown. $5 bucks for all on the menu. We got SO much food I'm stuffed. Everything was delicious and fresh. I mean where else can you get 2 handrolls in the city for $5 bucks? There was already people in line before they opened so I knew is was gonna be good. And it went way over my expectations. I can't wait to come back again for HH. read more
2 years ago
If you are planning to come for happy hour, come at least 30 minutes prior (even with a smaller party). My partner and I came 30 minutes before their happy hour opening time and we were probably one of the last parties to be seated - and this day it was raining. That'll show how good of a deal their happy hour is. While this restaurant is not my ultimate favorite HH in SF, it definitely is top 5. Their handrolls and yuzu honey sparkler are my must recommended. Chicken gyozas and karage are standard and good. If seated outside, last time we were there - there was only one heater for one side so choose wisely your seats. read more
1 year ago
Is the $5 happy hour worth it???? By the stars I gave, you probably knew the answer!!! Happy Hour starts at 4:30pm and we got there 3:55pm and we were 3rd in line. By 4:15pm, (long long line) that's when they bring out the waiting list for you to put your name on. They have 10 tables (depending on the party size), and #11 on had to wait for the 2nd round. The restaurant stated if you didn't get seated by 6pm, no more happy hour pricing. We were seated at 4:30pm and ordered right after. The food came out SO SO so incredible SLOW!!!! We ordered our 2nd round and finished at 5:55pm. They are so incredibly and painfully slow that there they wouldn't be able to have a 2nd round seating for Happy Hour pricing!!! Food - I would honestly skip the hand rolls and crispy bites. There were 2 sushi chefs , one was Asian and one was non-Asian. First round of hand rolls were made by the Asian Chef, so skimpy and the seaweed was soggy. I think because the fillings were so little that he had to wrap the seaweed around and around. The fillings was so skimpy that I couldn't tell what I was eating among the different flavors. Our second round of hand rolls were delicious, made by the non Asian chef, decent size and the seaweed was somewhat bite able and crispy. Nothing special about the crispy rice at all, the rice was so over fried that it's hard to bite into. Go for the sashimi and other cooked items. Sashimi was fresh and delicious, worth $5 for 3 pieces. The waiters were nice. Our bill for 4 was over $200, this is definitely not Happy Hour pricing. For $200 we can have a decent sushi meal elsewhere without the painful wait. I would skip this place. Not worth the price. Oh, we were so hungry waiting for the food, we didn't actually take any food pics, but did a receipt pic. read more
I've been seeing this place on social media and was excited to check out their $5 happy hour special! I thought it was a great deal for the amount of food we got. I forgot to take a picture of a couple of items but I really enjoyed the veggie tempura and sashimi. I would have preferred the sashimi to be cut thinner but the fish was fresh! My favorites were the salmon and hamachi. Some items that I thought were pretty good: handrolls and bubu's, takoyaki Some items I thought were ok: chicken karaage - a little bland, oysters read more
1 month ago
9 months ago
Came in for their late night happy hour at 8:30pm. WOW. Just wow. For the price. You can't beat it. The quality was so good. Salmon rolls were well portioned and everything was timely. Uni and ikura rolls were $5 each and I love my uni and ikura. Other rolls are two for $5! The ambiance was so cute and I know that these men who work there are so proud of their work. I've been eating sushi and raw food for 30+ years in Hawaii and there is no complaints from me. Thank you for having this experience available. You guys are awesome. read more
Considering I've been back more than three times to bring back more friends to try Bubu, I feel obligated to emphasize again how IMPECCABLE their $5 happy hour is--especially for the unmatched quality at that price point. We always scarf down the sashimi (3 pieces for $5--so unheard of in the bay!!!) before I remember to take a picture, but the salmon and hamachi are my favorites. The butterfish and spicy tuna crispy rice are to die for, and I honestly think about them regularly. These are some of the better crispy rices I've tried, especially for only $5 for 2. They are perfectly crunchy on the outside and oh so hot and fluffy on the inside. The handrolls are pretty satisfactory and filling. The spicy scallop and spicy salmon were scrumptious, especially with the fresh avocado, which definitely added to the overall appeal. My only qualm is that the seaweed is pretty chewy and not the crisp bite I'd ideally hope for in a handroll. But 2 whole handrolls for only $5--again, I can't complain. This time we also tried the brussel sprouts, and surprisingly, they were such a delightful hit! They were just charred enough to have a slight crisp, and the sauce on them was perfectly balanced for a sweet n' savory bite every time. The waiters were all so friendly and attentive, and the warm handtowels were such a welcoming and refreshing touch to add to the overall charm of the place!! Even though there's usually a wait, I haven't had to wait more than 40 minutes, but there are lots of shops neighboring the restaurant to fill your time (however, I've noticed they've stopped taking numbers, so just a heads up, you'll have to stay around the area). read more
1 year ago
Wish I had more pictures! Came here a few weeks ago and was able to line up early enough to be seated within the first few minutes of opening. By 3:30 there was already a group of people lined up, by 4:00, there was a full line. They let us sign up on their sheet of paper around 4:15 and then seating started as they opened. Definitely get y at least 45 minutes earlier on a weekday to secure an inside table. It took awhile for our first round to come, almost 25 minutes. The bubus were super yummy (probably our favorite item on the HH menu) with big slices of fish on everything. I loved the crispiness of the rice and the softness of the fish. We tried all of the bubus but loved the hamachi the most. The hand rolls were also were a nice way to fill up. Our favorite was the truffle beef that we accidentally received (it was not something we ordered lol). We also had their strawberry matcha drink and it was sooooo good! Not too sweet and the matcha was flavorful. We asked if it was a can or bottle because we really wanted to be able to purchase it but couldn't provide us with clear answers. (Can/bottle + syrup is what we understood). Overall 4.5/5 because the server moved the heating lamp directly beside my seat and I couldn't get up without my partner having to move it lol... I'd definitely come back here! read more
Raising my review to 4 stars! We went back to Bubu again for happy hour, after a very lukewarm experience last time. I was glad to see they had made some positive changes to their menu. $5 for 2 hand rolls - All were pretty simple, but still a great deal. They had HH deals on drinks and other appetizers as well, so we also ordered a hot sake, takoyaki, chicken karage, and truffle wagyu edamame. Everything was pretty tasty. The service was a bit faster this time, but they still hardly ever checked in on us. The edamame was brought out after we had already finished the rest of our food. While it was packed with flavor, we ended up just eating that alone, so it was quite salty. Still rooting for this place and looking forward to our next visit. :) read more
You can easily get a filling meal from their affordable happy hour menu. I came on a Tuesday for their early evening happy hour between 4:30pm and 5:30pm and got seated immediately. It's a small, cozy storefront with a small crew so be patient about receiving your food. They don't skimp on their handrolls, each roll comes with a thick piece of sashimi and avocado. Takoyaki is made fresh with a decent serving of octopus inside. Karaage can often be a hit or miss at Japanese restaurants, but Bubu does it right! The juicy pieces of chicken were covered in a light and crispy batter; the addition of brussels sprouts was a nice touch! The only thing I wouldn't order again is the spicy butterfish crispy bubu. I expected the rice to be crispy, but it was not crispy at all and was just slathered in sauce. The butterfish wasn't very creamy or melt in your mouth. read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Amazing happy hour!! Make sure to get there on time to grab a table. Once you are seated you are greeted with a hot towel to wipe your hands. The happy hour menu is all $5. The hand rolls and the crispy bubs were both 2 for $5!! Unbeatable price!!! The lychee mojito was light and fruity, not too strong since it is made with flavored soju and only $7. I enjoyed the spicy salmon bubus and the salmon avocado handroll the most. read more
We came here for happy hour and we loved Bubu! It's a pretty small space, so we had a short wait for a party of 5 on a Friday night. All items on the happy hour menu are $5, but everything on the regular menu was already really affordable. I ordered the spicy tuna handroll, the spicy scallop handroll, the spicy tuna crispy bubu, and the tataki. We also shared the chicken karaage. For the prices, you get a good amount and we were full. Everything was super good and tasted very fresh. We also got the strawberry nigiri. So good, I found them at my asian market and bought a bunch. Will definitely be back to try more items! read more
Came here for dinner, such a cute place off of Fillmore St. Extremely affordable, I would be curious to see how fresh the fish is though. It is a very small restaurant so you may have to wait a while before being seated. Over all would recommend. read more
I loveee this place for happy hour!! All the menu items are amazing and the drink selection is so good. We always come during happy hour and it's such a good deal. We arrived on a Friday night at 8:30 and the wait time was only 30 minutes. Our server was very attentive and super nice to our party of 6. The ambience was cozy and a relatively small place but still cute. We love bubu read more
I hated Nono, so I was very surprised to hear that Bubu is their sister restaurant! I love that Pac Heights is being filled with high quality spots, Bubu is the perfect addition. Tucked in the corner next to Tacobar and across the street from Johnny's doughnuts, this spot is small and unassuming. I really can't get over the $5 happy hour menu offered for an early or late night dinner. The rolls were tasty and very generous in size. We tried the gyoza, truffle hamachi, spicy scallop, spicy salmon, unagi avocado, hamachi and walu nigiri. We had quite the spread, 2 beers, and sake for under $60. Now that is a damn happy hour! Not only was the fish fresh, well prepared, and a great price, we had the best service, and that's priceless. Definitely worth checking out if in the area. read more
2 years ago
Great quality fish and attentive service! Definitely worth the wait for their $5 happy hour special if you're in the area. Came around 4pm on Sunday and waited a little under an hour. We were immediately greeted with warm hand towels and were given a paper menu to check off what we wanted to order. I'd recommend the handrolls and an order or two of the bubu nigiri to try. Will definitely be coming back read more
2 years ago
The happy hour was a steal! It's between 4:30-5:30 and 8:30-9:30. The handrolls and karaage were my favorite. It's the best raw sushi happy hour i've found in the city, and the karaage breading was so light and crispy while the chicken was nice and juicy. The brussels sprouts were a really nice touch. The hand roll was pretty standard, but great for a 2 for $5 deal. I'd recommend trying the scallop hand roll. The service was okay, but I was impressed that there was one chef in the kitchen during the happy hour. read more
Holy cow. We just went to Bubu for dinner and looooved it! The happy hour menu can't be beat! We got 12 hand rolls and a bunch of salmon sashimi and it was delicious. They give you juicy fat chunks of salmon cuts. We were really impressed. The kids devoured everything that we got. You can't really match the ambiance or the friendliness either. They made everything quickly and efficiently. There was a line so get there early to get your name on the list. read more
1 year ago
I came into Bubu at 8:15pm for the happy hour on a saturday. I was #5 on the waitlist for a party of 1 and had to wait until 9:20pm to be seated. Everything is $5, but a small portion. I got salmon and california handrolls, crispy rice with tuna and salmon, and brussel sprouts. Overall everything was good for the price. The quality of fish could be better, but for the price you can't beat this value. Wait took a long time but my food came out asap, no wait. Pretty good service. My total came about $20. Id come back if I didn't have to wait an hour. Notes: -Happy hour times: Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6pm and 8:30-9:30; Friday-Sunday from 3:30-5:30pm and 8:30-9:30pm -Indoor seating is small, only up to about 5 parties max -Waitlist begins 15 minutes before happy hour starts, signup asap to avoid a wait -Kitchen closes at 9:20pm, order everything before then read more
COME FOR HAPPY HOUR!! $5 for 2 handrolls! like are you kidding me... They have happy hour from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Their menu for this time is one of the best that I've seen in SF. We came at 4:20pm on a Wednesday and there was no wait. Their selection for handrolls was very good. We ordered: Salmon Avocado handroll (4/5), Spicy Salmon handroll (3/5), Spicy Scallop (4/5), Jalapeno Hamachi handroll (3/5), Unagi Avocado handroll (4/5), Albacore sashimi (2/5), and the Takoyaki (3/5). The salmon and scallop were very fresh and we got multiple rounds of them. They have limited parking and limited seating. They also only had 1 person running around so a bit hard to flag down the waiter. Overall, great spot for happy hour! read more
2 years ago
My friend and I came here for happy hour at 4:30 and were not disappointed! Everything is 5 dollars on their happy hour menu. Together we got 8 hand rolls, 4 bubu pieces, tataki, a bowl of chicken karate and 2 beers for a total of 50 dollars ( we def ate a lot haha but so worth the price)! I can't wait to go back and try their salmon and tuna tasting menu during their regular hours! Service: was great! Dishes came out quickly! Ambiance: intimate sushi restaurant with counter space. Overall recommend for a date, hanging with friends or even dining alone. read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
We went here because of the good reviews we saw on tiktok and thought that despite not being in happy hour it would be good. The inside of the restaurant is really small, so our party of six were seated outside. Since it's a small place, they don't have actual areas to seat large parties so I'd recommend not coming with a group. The food took a longggg time to come, and it came like one at a time. I got the garlic noodles and the crispy bubu. The fish was pretty good, a little bit pricey imo. The garlic noodles were pretty oily, but besides that it was not bad. My friend got the teriyaki chicken and it's not a good portion of meat so I don't really recommend that. I don't think I would come back unless it's happy hour. read more
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Always a pleasure to dine with friendly, attentive and amazing Jason and his awesome team! :0) HH menu items rotate often, so drop in and partake in taste testing a bunch to pick your FAVs! I always LOVE their flavorful Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Edamame too! Add on Beer, Hot Saké and a couple bottles of Kikusui (not on HH) with adorably cute, chilled sake glasses and you're set! Relax and enjoy, but please note that this is a very small business and in order to keep reasonable HH and menu prices, as customers, while we are never rushed, we should stay mindful that if it's busy with tons of people lined up outside, we shouldn't stay too long unless we continue ordering food and drink! Kampai! :0) Thank you for another wonderful evening! We look forward to returning soon! :0) read more
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