Happy Hour deals are super good. They may include a special like grilled baby corn. You should try those if they are available. I don't remember exactly what I ordered, but everything was delicious. There's a funky vibe to the place. It's covered with different Japanese kitsch. And the bathroom is an amazing experience in signage! read more

Overall good time, good food, nice decor. I have heard of this place and finally had a chance to check it out. I stopped by here on a Saturday around 7 and it was packed but the wait wasn't too long yet thankfully. The menu had a nice assortment of appetizers, skewers, ramen, and an extensive drinks menu. For two people, we tried the corn ribs, black tofu, 7 course skewer set and the duck duck udon carbonara. I wasn't too hungry so there was a bit of food leftover. The corn ribs were very flavorful and perfectly done. The udon was a bit too spicy for my liking but still very creamy. I enjoyed the duck but my friend said it was too fatty. All of the skewers were cooked well and I liked the shrimp the most. At the end, we were given a free hojicha panna cotta with fruit and that was a really pleasant addition. The staff was nice and the decor with the lanterns and art made me feel like I was in Japan. The music was also an interesting mix of Asian songs. Would come back to try other things or the drinks! read more

I made a reservation for Chome for Friday evening with a large party. However, they require your whole party to be there. But when our party was all here, they said they still didn't have a table ready for us. We waited for about an hour before we could be seated, which to me kinda defeats the point of a reservation. The food itself was really good, so it did make the wait feel less bad. We got the chutoro sizzler which is a MUST get! The fish is amazing and the crunchy bits are so yummy. We also got the oxtail omurice and I thought it was good, but was a bit one note flavor wise. My other friends thought that the nigiri and yakitori were great, but the ramen/noodles were okay comparatively. We also got the pineapple beer which looked pretty different from photos I saw on Yelp. I would say it's more beer with a pineapple on top and some syrup mixed in, nothing super special. Overall, all the food was great and it came out quickly! Would just be wary of a wait when you go because it is a popular spot! read more

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Super flavorful food and fun ambiance! I highly recommend the mushroom tofu carbonara -- creamy and balanced. The restaurant is pretty lively and well lit with plenty of non-overhead lighting; however, the music can be slighly too loud sometimes. Regardless, our party had a wonderful evening with good eats! There were sooo many things on the menu that sounded good. I will have to come back and try more items!! Service was kind and prompt. read more

Chome - Mushroom Tofu Carbonara - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved the huge menu selection and vibe of this restaurant, though it was a little noisy inside and the tables were pretty close together. I tried the following dishes: - Poke salad - Chicken and shrimp yakitori - Pickled veggies - Hojicha pudding with matcha ice cream - Salmon crispy rice (they had run out of the tuna but were able to make us the dish with salmon instead) The crispy rice dish and garlic shrimp were probably my highlights, the poke was also quite refreshing. The dessert was really good and not too sweet, though I did think it was a bit steep at $20. read more

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Came again since they had an all-day happy hour this Wednesday! Great advertising on Instagram! Love coming here since the food is fresh and the restaurant ambiance is cute and well decorated. On a Wednesday at 6:30, there was a short 5-minute wait outside and the restaurant was full. We ordered the following from the HH menu: - Goma Asparagus (3/5) - dish was tiny and the asparagus just tasted steamed with sauce on top - crispy salmon bites (4/5) - good portion and kinda tasted like the salmon skin chips from the store - corn ribs (6/5?) these are delicious and must get - brussel yakitori (4/5) good Brussels and way better than the balsamic Brussels that are too saucy - oysters (5/5) fresh and well seasoned with fresh wasabi - choo choo toro (5/5) - hamachi tataki (5/5) - sashimi sampler (5/5) Winners are the fresh fish, whcih comes with fresh wasabi! Yum! read more

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We were in the mood for an izakaya and Chome seemed like the perfect spot to try near us. We loved the ambiance and atmosphere, but unfortunately the food was just okay.. especially for the steeper prices. The complimentary potato salad was honestly my favorite dish. Everything had great presentation and looked great aesthetically. They were just somewhat lacking flavor I was hoping for. read more

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Rating is closer to 3.8, but I debated giving it a 4 stars because of a few reasons: food enjoyment and price affordability. First, I experienced impeccable service. Shoutout to the lady who worked all of front-of-house, she is a boss. She was our hostess, server, ran food, and bused tables. All the while, checking in on us often and letting us know when things were on the way so we didn't feel forgotten. Food is all small plate shareables. Our one entree was the pork cheek fried rice. Maybe it was just what we ordered but I felt like everything was really oily/greasy. The freshest items were the negitoro roll and the potato salad they gave to us at the start for free. Yes, it's an izakaya, but we found ourselves struggling to continue eating the plates since it felt so heavy. Sure, maybe we didn't order the right stuff, but lots of the menu items are deep fried, stir-fried, or grilled also. We enjoyed the cumin lamb skewers and the negitoro the best! We were disappointed in the truffle poppers as each bite was more filled with fried breading than mushrooms. The dessert was beautiful and we did enjoy that. We ended up paying like 100pp including tax and tip. There are many Japanese izakayas I can pay less for in San Francisco including a la carte at Rintaro! But anyways, shoutout to the hostess lady, she's a boss. read more

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I've had Chome on my list for a while and was happy to finally visit! Overall, I thought this was very good. However, unfortunately I was really craving sushi and I found the sushi options limited compared to what I had expected (or wanted, rather, but that's on me for missing the emphasis on ramen and other izakaya options). My boyfriend and I ordered the chu toro on crispy rice, combo 7 skewers, wagyu & crab roll, oysters, and toasted rice tea. I loved the toasted rice tea! It was pretty neutral and settling. I also loved the oysters; they were large and the sauce was very complimentary. The wagyu and crab rolls were delicious, but I felt the crab and fish egg flavors overwhelmed the wagyu. I thought the skewers were pretty standard (good but did not blow me away), and the toro was melt-in-your-mouth but in my opinion, didn't need the crispy rice. I enjoyed the small, intimate setting and the character of the decor, and the service was friendly and well-paced. I'd definitely come back, but I think I'd target some other food options! read more

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my friends and I loved this little izakaya! the interior was immediately so inviting and cozy- all the fun posters and lanterns hung up were such a nice touch. we came in at around 8:30 pm on saturday and it was pretty busy, but we were luckily seated immediately. the drinks we ordered were all absolutely amazing- everything was great from presentation to taste to their creativity. I ordered the lychee mojito which was so good, I can't wait to come back and try more of their mixed drinks. for food, everyone absolutely loved the complimentary potato salad. we got the corn and garlic shrimp noodles, which both had amazing flavor. the noodles were definitely a favorite! we also ordered a bunch of skewers to share- the seafood combo, the 7 skewer combo, and the pork cheek. all the meat skewers were cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful. we also ordered two of the big mac nigiri, which was a5 wagyu, toro, and uni. it's 100% as good as it sounds, and just melts in your mouth. overall, this was a perfect place to catch up with friends and have a fun dinner with some amazing drinks. I'll definitely be back again to try the happy hour as well! read more

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We arrived as a family of 5. The wait was about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately, they were understaffed yesterday which may have made the wait longer. Food arrived fairly quick though. The meal came with potato salad that was very flavorful. The place had beautiful artwork all around. It's almost like going to an izakya in Japan. The menu can get a bit overwhelming because it's a lot of black print writing for about 5 pages. That night, they were out of most of the cheaper menu items which makes a big difference when you look at the prices in the menu. Fairly pricey for 2 pieces on a skewer. The food overall was very good. The best dish was probably the chutoro sashimi (5 piece). The duck duck carbonara was another one of our favorites. The sushi nuggets and crispy salmon bites were also great. The hojicha panna cotta was delicious and we highly recommend this. read more

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I guess I wrote a review for this place before, so time for an update. They must have moved locations, because this building was much bigger and not like the narrow alleyway vibe I got from the last time I tried this place. Tables were still cramped and quite small for our group of three. We had to keep shuffling our cups and dishware around to make room for our dishes. Didn't help that we were seated next to this strange, obnoxious couple. When they were ordering, the woman at the table next to us pointed to our pineapple beers and was like "I don't want fruit in my beer: just regular beer" (the pineapple beers were delicious by the way). She also made a big deal about waving the waiter down. I had to make an effort to tune them out while trying to have a conversation with my friends. In comparison to last time though, the noise was less so of an issue. Food-wise, everything we had was delicious! We had the chutoro sizzler, uni udon carbonara, lucky clucky skewers, and the oxtail omurice. Really enjoyed the umami and fragrant flavors of the uni udon carbonara and trying all the different parts of the chicken from the lucky clucky skewers. The oxtail was very good though and came right off the bone, but the sauce was very tomato-ey (just read my previous review, and looks like I had the same issue then as now). It was good, but I didn't feel the need to finish the whole thing, which is a rarity for me. Apparently, they also have a happy hour (prior to dinner hour and late night), so can see why this place is so busy. Would definitely love to catch their happy hour in the future. read more

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Came here with a few friends today and was glad I did! Waited 10 minutes for seating since they were so busy tonight but that just speaks to how good their food is! Got a bunch of skewers and the chicken carbonara. They had some free house potato salad that was also quite good as well. We got to sit in the more private seating area so it was also very nice and quiet for conversation. Value overall is pretty good, would recommend their cumin lamb! read more

Chome - Skewers - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Don't come here if you're expecting a menu with standard Japanese izakaya. Chome offers a unique menu with dishes you probably can't find elsewhere. I mostly liked what I got but would pass on the chicken Karage. Stop by to explore innovative Japanese cuisine! Something to keep in mind is that the seating is very intimate and you may be basically sharing a table with other parties in some areas. read more

Chome - Hamachi tostadas - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The place is super cute and the vibe is really nice! The music was a bit too loud at first--I could barely hear myself talk but I think they adjusted it later, which helped. The menu is honestly overwhelming... it's like a whole book, and I had no idea what to order. I feel like they could simplify it a bit. We came around 5 PM and tried their "happy time" menu (it's only 45 minutes, and they don't actually call it happy hour). The food was pretty good. The pineapple beer is basically a Sapporo can mixed with pineapple juice, and it was ok not bad. Service was just okay--not bad, not amazing. They also automatically add a 20% tip for parties of 4 or more, which feels a bit high. Overall, it was fine, but I'm not sure if I'd come back read more

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Chome is a hip spot, with an extensive menu. The basic izakaya/yakitori items are all good and well executed. I had the pork cheek and it was delicious and perfectly cooked. The specialty items eqch sound like a very brilliant idea, but vary in their execution (if I could, I'd give this place 4.5 stars to reflect this). For example, the unagi with ikura skewer was impossibly tasty: The sweet salty popping ikura was a nice complement to the fatty and sweet unagi. The duck tempura special was outstanding: the duck was tender and in a crispy tempura batter, served with slightly bitter microgreens (maybe it was arugula) and a sweet plum sauce. The dirty cauliflower is flavorful, crispy, and delicious. Other things sound like a great idea but don't quite live up to it. For me, the signature oxtail omurice was disappointing. The oxtail is prepared in a tomato stew, which is very tomato forward and dilutes the oxtail. As a result, it's a very soupy dish and there's no balance between the rice, omelet, soup, and oxtail (in fact, the oxtail is limited in the flavor profile and I think it should be the star of the show). I would have loved something with a more condensed and richer sauce (almost like a gravy) for the oxtail, so that one could really taste the omelet, rice, and oxtail together. read more

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Came here for dinner around 7 PM on a Saturday. I'd recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant fills up quickly, and each table has a 90-minute time limit. We ordered the oxtail omurice and the Combo 7 skewers. The skewers were a good size and flavorful, and the omurice was just as satisfying. The restaurant is small but cozy. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, though it was definitely on the pricier side. read more

Chome - Combo 7 skewer - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good food, good service, cozy vibes. This place is pretty popular. I came with a friend on a Saturday night and we got lucky and got seated pretty quickly. Food came out quickly and they did a pretty good job of keeping our waters filled. Here are my thoughts on the food Corn ribs - very good, grilled to caramelization with cheese Chu toro sizzler - toro pieces were tender but if you don't like them cooked, grab them off the sizzler quickly! Bacon mochi - tasty but what isn't with bacon? Karaage and fries - this is a very flavorful version of karaage as the sauce is spicy and has a hint of curry in it. Salty yolky salmon skin - this was the only dish I was meh about. I thought the salmon skin would be crispier but this was a meaty dish that wasn't very crispy read more

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Had an amazing happy hour experience at ChoMe! Located on 26th st, this neighborhood spot is quaint, playful and delicious! We got a good amount of dishes for happy hour, but my favorites were the salmon skin and chicken gyoza. The salmon skin was salty and savory- with the sweet chili sauce being phenomenal. The chicken gyoza was hearty and zesty. The service was great, too! Our waitress was kind and very fast. The interior of the restaurant is dynamic and fun. The Japanese elements were visually interesting and added to the authenticity of ChoMe. read more

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We wanted to try something new (to us), vegetarian friendly, and in the mission district . Ambiance: Quite loud and the music is... A choice. They were playing random stuff like monster mash and Christmas music, which I felt to be a little inappropriate for dinner. The tables are small and close together. There's a lot of artwork and fun stuff all over the walls - I could probably stare at them all day long, honestly. They were pretty cute. Service: We had 5 to our group, so I texted ahead of time to get a table. They were quick to accommodate. They do charge 20% gratuity if you have a party or 4 or more, so be mindful of that - but they also remind you when you're paying the bill, so you don't get charged extra extra. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't full when we got there, but filled pretty quickly soon after. They did get part of our orders wrong - they gave me a tofu carbonara instead of the duck one, but they changed it to the right one after I mentioned it. They filled our waters up pretty regularly and it was nice because it was infused with citrus (lemon, orange, lime) and was very refreshing with the meal we had. Food: They start off with a potato salad on the house. Vegetarian people beware - they have bonito flakes on top. Duck carbonara - so creamy and flavorful without being overly salty. The duck was tender and not overcooked. The bacon pieces added a nice texture and smoke to the dish. The egg on top was a nice touch, and made the dish extra creamy. The udon had a nice bite to it, springy, but not soggy. My friends ordered the mushroom asparagus garlic noodle, which was excellent. They really enjoyed their meals and I was able to try a small portion of my friend's, but didn't get enough to give a solid review. The asparagus was crunchy, but thoroughly cooked, mushrooms were soft and flavorful, and the noodles were good. My other friend got the garlic chili tonkotsu ramen and he can't really tolerate spice, but enjoyed this very much. I didn't get to try it, so I can't speak to it. I would definitely come back and try more things on the menu, as everything we did try was excellent. **Update** I went back and got a few other things on the menu. Uni carbonara - 3 big pieces of uni with ikura surrounding it. The udon had the same great texture as the duck - perfectly cooked. The flavors were lacking, in my opinion. It was creamy but light. The uni was fresh, but at the price point, I wouldn't personally order it again. Oxtail omurice - the oxtail was tender and fell off the bone easily. There were two giant pieces next to a bed of rice, egg, and a very tomatoey sauce. If you're into tomatoes, this would be an excellent dish for you. Otherwise, again lacking in flavor. The egg was a bit overdone and more like an omelette. This dish tasted more like home style cooking, rather than restaurant style. Still good, but I wouldn't order again. Chu-toro skillet - very flavorful. They put the raw tuna on a bed of puffed rice on a cast iron skillet and when presented, they pour a teriyaki like sauce around the edges, causing the dish to sizzle and sear the tuna. Highly recommend. Lots of people ordered this dish the first time I visited. I can see why. Lucky 6 skewers - 6 different kinds of chicken skewers. We're all a fan of offal, so we ordered and it's very tasty. I believe it's heart, gizzard, skin, thigh, tendon, and I can't remember the last one. All were seasoned well and crispy. Would highly recommend. Pineapple beer - I believe they use pineapple juice to mix with the beer. Very refreshing with the food and worth trying if you like pineapple. read more

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Came here for dinner and arrived right before happy hour ended! I started off with the pineapple beer, which was actually so refreshing and unique. We got a ton of different dishes to share, some highlights: -Brussels sprouts- perfectly cooked and flavorful -Shishito peppers - small qty, but super high quality. One of them was orange, but it tasted the same lol -Chicken thigh skewers - soooo good -Garlic shrimp pasta- delicious The vibes here are great and the service was speedy & pleasant. Definitely a solid izakaya spot! read more

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Came here this past Sunday around 7:30pm as a group of 7. We didn't have a reservation beforehand, and fortunately we didn't have to wait and were seated right away. I really liked the way this restaurant is decorated. It's decked out in lanterns, banners, retro-style posters, and quirky figures. The space felt welcoming and cozy, and it was full of personality. Each person was given a complimentary house potato salad. It was flavorful and yummy - a perfect way to start our meal. I liked the touch of the bonito flakes; it was very reminiscent of takoyaki. For my entree, I ordered the Super Karaage Ramen. This dish had a lot going on and was very filling. There were about 3 large pieces of chicken, with the two on the bottom completely submerged in the broth, so they were soggy by the time I got to them. The piece on top still had a bit of crisp, and the breading held up when I ate it. The pork belly was okay - I could've done without it since there was already plenty of chicken and other toppings. The broth was flavorful but a little unusual. The flavor wasn't something I'm used to in other Japanese dishes I've had in the past. I would love to try one of their udon dishes next time. read more

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Very cute izakaya spot, let the vibes transport you to japan for a night! Love the diverse music they have playing in the background. Only had about ~20min wait on a Friday. Extensive menu options! - salted egg kabocha (5/5) : loved the crispy batter with the delectable pumpkin texture, great flavor! - corn ribs (3/5): nothing special here, the corn was a little mushy and over oiled - karaage and fries (4/5) : the "fries" was actually roasted carrots, bit disappointing but the chicken saved it, nice flavor and juicy, but not crispy - chasu yakitori (4.5/5) : good seasoning, nice meat to fat ratio - cumin lamb yakitori (3.9/5) : had interesting pairing of pesto and mayo across the lamb skewer.. wish it didn't have that. Liked the lamb otherwise Yummy complementary potato salad! read more

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What a cute little restaurant! I loved the vibe. It felt like I was back in Japan!! The restaurant itself is pretty tiny, but it sure has a lot of personality. The walls are decorated with cute art, and there are lanterns lining the ceiling. Right when you sit down, they give you a scoop of delicious potato salad. It was a great way to start the meal. We ordered a couple rolls, the chicken skewer set, the karage fries, and a few shooters. Everything was really tasty! Can't wait to come back and try more items. The menu is pretty extensive! read more

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3.5 stars Good cozy spot. Still not the best food I've had, and it can be surprisingly pricy, but love the vibes. The new space is much more spacious and it's not a super long wait for a table, even on a weekends In terms of food, we got: - kabocha salted egg, which was really good, probably my partner's favorite. - truffle poppers, which I still really like but my friend did not. - daily special of a tempura chicken heart, which was fine. Not a reorder but fun to try. - wagyu skewer, which I thought was pretty mediocre. Would not order this next time. - unagi eel skewer, which was fine, also not a reorder. It comes topped with fish roe (which I loved but my partner finds too fishy) The menu here is crazy long so we've still barely scratched the surface, but my general impression is that the cooked / fried appetizers are the best bets, and yakitori is mediocre. read more

I love how this place has happy hour everyday! Came here at 5pm on a Saturday, and got seated right away. Happy Hour is from 5-6pm, and since me and my friend couldn't make it after work on a weekday, we were pleased when we found out we can come on a Saturday. It doesn't seem like they take reservations, so we decided to come on the dot to avoid any lines. Such a cozy vibe inside! I loved all the details and decor. The Spirited Away, Christmas, Labubu, and Japanese decor was so fun to look at! My friend and I kept commenting on everything. Happy Hour menu was decently priced, a full table including dessert for both of us came out to be around $50 each. The food isn't amazing, but still good to eat! I loved the little plates the food came in, it was like I was in Japan. The Roasted Corn Tea was delicious after our meal, and the dessert wasn't too sweet either! Overall, I enjoyed the vibe of this place. I'd love to come back for happy hour drinks next time! Even though the food was just okay to me, I think the atmosphere made it more enjoyable. Who doesn't love daily happy hour with Japanese tapas?! read more

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Ate here last weekend and really enjoyed the meal. The beef udon was AMAZING. It was so flavorful. The pineapple beer was delicious. The pork belly was perfect. The beef skewers were good, not great. I was really hoping to try the bacon mochi but it was unfortunately sold out :( read more

Did someone say Happy Hour? This place is so good! Their Happy Hour runs from 5-6pm, and the menu is packed with great options. Even better--during November and December, Wednesdays are Happy Hour from 5pm all the way until closing. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive. They're constantly topping off your cup with seasonal fruit-infused water, which is so refreshing. Their barley hot tea is warm, comforting, and perfect for a chilly SF day or evening. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant, filled with adorable kawaii drawings (pretty sure they're Judy's!) and Japanese metal posters decorating the walls. The vibe gets even better with Judy's playlist--an eclectic mix of music in multiple languages that keeps the energy up. Everything on the menu is both delicious and unique. And for all the fruit lovers out there, don't skip the Paradise Mango--it's as tasty as it is Instagram-worthy! read more

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Went a little after HH, so we had to wait about 30 mins for a table. The food was delicious and I loved the pineapple beer. It felt like I was in Japan again! I loved the decorations and vibe. read more

Chome - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for happy hour 5pm Saturday. Came 10 minutes early only one couple ahead of us. I ordered goma asparagus, mozuko shots, takowasa, sweet chili salmon skin, miso trio hand roll, spicy negitoro hand roll, and unagi crab hand roll. Goma asparagus- fun dish! Liked the black sesame sauce and used it for my hand rolls too. Tiny dish probably not worth getting again but fun to try and tasty! 7/10 Mozuko shots- seaweed and vinegar. Very interesting taste not very vinegar spicy but more of a light sweet vinegar. Fun to drink and try! 8.5/10 Takowasa- raw octopus with one slice of lemon. Not my favorite raw octopus was hard to chew like chewing chicken string tendon. I used a lot of soy sauce. 5.5/10 Sweet chili salmon skin- thin slice of salmon meat still on it. Lightly tempura fried. Tasty sauce and light veggies under. 8.9/10 Miso trio hand roll - standard hand roll 7.4/10 Spicy negitoro hand roll- liked the texture and taste very yummy 8.9/10 Unagi crab- a bit biased because I prefer these flavors. Solid hand roll 9/10 read more

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A popular place and now I know why! Our first visit but we are in the city often and will definitely make Chome a regular stop. Love the decor and vibe, service was welcoming and fast. Their menu is incredible and we ordered a lot and it was all fantastic, have to keep coming back to try new items! True izakaya spirit in San Francisco, can't wait to go back! Highly recommend. read more

This was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Good: - Super cute and unique decor, there were these cute cat paintings on the wall and the place has a homey feel. - The food came out very fast and the staff were great at explaining it - I loved the omurice and the tuna dish the most - the mango sushi was also so unique and good - All the dishes looked as good as they tasted - The lychee non alcoholic spritz was amazing too! Super refreshing with all the meat Bad: - The seating is a bit squished so it was hard to enter and exit our group table Overall would come again for the amazing tuna dish! read more

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Chome is a quaint little Japanese restaurant with a lot of character. It's a visual sensory overload. Reservations for 4 or more with at least a day's notice. Otherwise, walk-ins get there EARLY and stand in line before they open. We ordered off the Happy Hour Menu which is Tue to Sun, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm. It gave us the best bang for our buck. *Pineapple Beer (5/5). Fruity and smooth with no beer aftertaste. Wow, I could drink at least 3-4 and not blink an eye. I'm a lightweight in drinking alcohol. I asked the table next to us what they thought since they ordered one also. "Very good!" *TakoWasa: chopped raw octopus w/fresh wasabi (4/5). First time trying this. The octopus was tender yet had a crunch as you chewed. The wasabi really clears up your sinuses. *Complimentary House Potato Salad with Bonito (4/5). Savory, smooth, and creamy. I think you could eat like 3 orders before realizing it. It's addicting. *Yuzu Miso Poke Salad: Salmon, hamachi, walu, yuzu miso, cucumber, spring mix, sesame seeds, tobiko (3.5/5). The fish was fresh tasting though we could not taste the yuzu miso at all. Also the fish didn't look dressed at all. Not sure if they forgot or this is how this dish is. *Crispy Fried Chicken Gyozas: chicken dumplings, curry aioli, garlic crunch, w/seeds, nuts (4/5): The dumplings themselves were nothing special but the curry, textures, presentation was great. *Balsamic Brussels: Seasoned brussel sprouts, sautéed with balsamic. Parmesan cheese and chili flakes (4/5). Charred nicely and the basalmic vinegar was sweetened just right. *Spicy Crunch Salmon Roll Salmon, avocado, spicy aioli, sushi rice, seaweed (4/5). Fresh tasting Salmon and the rice pops were good, but again, we did not taste any spicy aioli whatsoever. *Yuzu Miso Trio Roll (With Avocado) Butterfish, Salmon Hamachi, avocado, yuzu miso marinated, sushi rice, seaweed (4/5). My wife really liked this handroll. *Unagi And Imitation Crab Roll: BBQ eel, crab, avocado, sushi rice, tobiko seaweed (4/5). *Tsukemono Trio: Three kinds of Japanese Pickles with eggplant, radish, and cucumbers (3/5). Standard good typical pickles you would expect to get. *Spicy Negi-Toro: mixed fatty tuna with sriracha, avocado, green onion (4/5). *Chicken Thigh Yakitori (2 per order, 4/5) - marinated tender and juicy. *Nanban Fried Calamari: crispy fried calamari, sweet ginger sauce (4/5). The service from all the staff was friendly, attentive, and polite. The food presentation was nice. While not all were hits, they were all good and tasty dishes. Very cool place to hang out with friends. We'll be back. Support your local business! read more

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Stumbled upon this hidden gem while trying to find a last minute dinner spot in SF. You can make reservations by calling/texting the restaurant 24 hours in advance but they also take walk ins. We walked in on a Saturday night and were seated fairly quickly despite how small the place is. Their menu was surprisingly huge and there were so many options to choose from we ended up ordering quite a few items. For drinks, we ordered the Ume lover, green geisha, and pineapple beer. We enjoyed the cocktails but I think you can skip out on the beer. For food, we ordered the oysters, chu-toro sizzler, some hamachi tostada (not pictured), duck udon carbonara, and oxtail omurice. Everything was delicious! The only thing I wasn't super crazy for was the oxtail omurice. We also got a hojicha panna cotta for dessert but it was a bit too soft and would fall apart when you try to scoop into it. I'd skip out on the panna cotta. Overall, food was great and everything came out super fast. I like how they offer many different items on their menu and will definitely be back to try more things! read more

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This was my second time dining at this restaurant and I cannot recommend this place enough! It's worth going during their happy hour! Their happy hour menu has a lot of items to choose from, and I believe they change some items based on the season. My friends and I were supposed to dine at a different restaurant, but the restaurant we were originally supposed to go to wouldn't take any walk-in since they were completely booked out. So we went here, and it was a great back up choice! We were able to get in the first wave of people. The restaurant is small, so be prepared to wait a while. They have a lot of options on the menu to choose from, such as yakitori, nigiri, etc. I highly recommend going during happy hour because the price is pretty cheap, and the quality of the food is still up there. I would definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the SF area! read more

Chome - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came for their happy hour menu and they are very strict about seating time! Happy hour is available if you're seated post 9:30pm so take note! They have a very big menu but luckily happy hour menu is easier to parse through. I got the kiwi lime cocktail (5/5 - pretty good but strong)! We also ordered a bunch of things off the happy hour menu to try! Definitely pretty good and a lot of food for what we got. I would get the fried gizzard, oysters and sushi again. We got the steamed egg but really don't think it's worth it. I would come back once in awhile and it'll be a good date night spot! read more

Chome - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chome's sushi and skewers are fresh, and the service was excellent. Everything came out quickly, and they have some unique beers you don't see everywhere. Standouts were the chicken thigh skewer and the brussel sprouts. The salted egg kabocha was also great, and the yuzu miso trio was super citrusy and fresh. The duck udon was comforting and flavorful, although a bit heavier. The fish bowl dessert was amazing, basically an explosion of desserts in one. Not your typical Japanese spot, which was fun. Only small thing that threw me off was the music (Chinese songs?), but otherwise a perfect neighborhood izakaya spot. I'd come back, especially for happy hour. read more

An absolutely fun, delicious experience! The restaurant itself is quite tiny, so we made a reservation ahead of time. The interior is decorated with quirky signs/art, and I really enjoyed the wide range of music that played during my time here. The vibe of the store was fun, eclectic, and inviting. The waiters were friendly and efficient. All the dishes we tried were delicious. Special highlight was the lucky clucky six skewers - every skewer was perfection. I really hoped to try the oxtail omurice or ramen, but they were unfortunately all sold out of oxtail. Just another reason to visit again! There is truly no store like Chome. read more

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I've been here twice already. The first time I went, I got the uni udon carbonara and it was so delicious. I couldn't stop thinking about it and had to get it again. The second time I had it, it wasn't as good as the first time but it was still good. The chu-toro sizzler is really good too. Love how it comes with crispy rice. Their complimentary potato salad was really good as well. Hand rolls and pineapple beer were good too. Their strawberry Tokyo lassi was good too. I would definitely recommend this place and come back here again. The staff are all friendly and service is fast. read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had. We tried the sushi nuggies, salmon hand roll, A-5 wagyu, shishito peppers, and a few drinks, and everything hit. The dim, intimate vibe is gorgeous too. Only issue: the space is tiny. Sitting three people deep got uncomfortable fast. Worth it for the food, but go in knowing it's tight. read more

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