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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Came in here on a whim while exploring the city with my husband. We had to wait 15 minutes or so for a table on Saturday around 6pm. It was worth the wait! We got 3 small bites and one udon bowl. It was all amazing! Specifically we got the street corn ribs, seaweed shooters, and black tofu. Each had unique flavors and textures. We also had the waygu beef udon with mushrooms and jalapeño. A flavor home for sure!
Amazing eclectic Japanese restaurant with high energy and kind wait staff. The menu is quite extensive so we did ask for help in order to make our selections. We came with a group of five which is needed in order to make a reservation, but it was nice because we were able to sample a broad array of their menu. From sushi to ramen to fries everything was done well! read more
Another amazing meal at Chome during happy hour! Immediately adding this place to my list of SF favorites for its 10/10 flavors, great service, and unbeatable deals. recs: miso yuzu poke, takowasa, chicken skewers, pineapple beer - Pineapple Beer: This was so good we actually tried making it at home. The pineapple flavor really comes through, and the presentation is so cute! - Salmon Yuzu Sashimi: Four solid slices of salmon sashimi! I'm a huge fan of whatever yuzu they use -- almost reminds me of the taste of lychee. - Miso Yuzu Poke: 100% would get this again if I came back. A light and refreshing mix of raw fish and veg with a delicious miso yuzu dressing. - Skewers: Thigh and cartilage are always my go-to. The thigh was especially juicy and we had to order a second round. - Fried Inari: Like a deep-fried inari pocket combined with the flavors of a california roll. Doesn't actually have that much imitation crab unfortunately, but this is so unique. - Gomae Asparagus: So fresh and beautifully presented! The sauce was so pleasantly nutty and sweet -- great to cut the flavors of something more oily like chicken skewers. - Takowasa: Loved this so much. The wasabi flavor was pronounced but not too strong, and the raw octopus had a really nice bounce. Service was super attentive despite the crazy weekend happy hour rush immediately upon opening. Totally worth lining up for! read more
What a fun restaurant! Very whimsical and eclectic. Funny signs! Cool art! Interesting inspirations on the chalkboards. Lots of colorful decorations everywhere you look! Love their music playlist! Super friendly and attentive service! Food comes out quick! We tried lots of things. Everything was delicious. My favorites were the NYC Big Mac, uni ikura udon carbonara, ox tail omurice, and fried durian. Can't wait to come back and try everything else! read more
Came here for a late night snack since I've been meaning to try this place for a while after seeing it on my TikTok. It's such a vibey place with cute decor. They have an extensive menu with lots of different skewer options, sushi, and other bites. We got their skewer combo as it seems to be the popular option here and it did not disappoint. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Would definitely come back and try more on their menu! A nice date spot too for sure. :) read more
Come for the happy hour, stay for the vibes!! Probably one of my favorite HH spots in the city so far. $5/$8/$10 deals on small dishes that are good quality and tasty. I was actually quite shocked with how yummy their raw fish is! Not to mention the HH priced cocktails/beer that comes in a small cup but for me it was enough to start feeling buzzy. We ordered a couple sashimi and nigiris and a couple small app dishes. Everything was solid, my only complaint would be that the sushi nuggies had way too much rice. Otherwise, everything was yummy! The interior is decorated with lots of LED lighting and resembles some of the restaurants I ate at while I was in Japan. It's cutesies and a vibe! Def come here if you've been thinking about it. I want to come back for HH and also try their main courses! read more
Amazing ambiance and vibes. Definitely get a reservation because they're always packed! The menu is huge but super unique -- everything sounds delicious! I will say prices are on the higher end, and portions are izakaya size so expect to spend. The music is also quite loud but diverse (chinese, korean, spanish, american, etc). My favorite dishes were the sizzling chutoro and double toro nigiri. Servers are sweet and quick! read more
Came in for holiday get together. No special holiday menu from what I had seen. It was nice to see that their menu had been updated from my last time visiting. Highlight was the oxtail omurice. Highly recommend. The Yakitori was a hit, although I'd prefer if they came out a little more hot. Service was great. Came around to refill one cups often. I did not see any Christmas Decorations but that's totally okay since the store is heavily themed already. Great ambiance. read more
6 months ago
This place was really yummy but definitely a bit overpriced and overrated. The brussel sprouts were delicious and so were the corn ribs. The mushrooms were quite disappointing... I didn't like the sauce that was drizzled on top. The udon noodles were alright. I liked that it was spicy! The sushi rolls were very overpriced but my friend really liked them! We both thought that the price wasn't worth the 6 pieces. What really pushed me to give 3 stars was the asparagus on the happy hour menu. I didn't expect them to be cut short and icy cold. When I bit into it I immediately didn't want it. It threw me off entirely and I returned the item. The decor of the establishment was really cute! And the servers were incredible! But definitely overpriced and overrated. I rate it about a 6.5/10 read more
1 year ago
Came here for the happy hour and wowww so delicious! But wowww so expensive!! Staring with the food... it was so yummy. I think the regular menu prices are more than i would personally like to spend on a meal so if I came here again I would stick to the happy hour menu which has plenty of options. We loved the food so much that I didn't get any photos but tried a lot of sashimi, sushi, poke, nigiri, and other dishes. All of them were amazing. The service here was also amazing. Our girl was so so sweet, and was super helpful in giving recommendations. The ambiance in here is also very unique, homey, and cute. I think this is a great cozy spot for a dinner with friends, solo dinner, or date night! Despite the prices, I think this place is delicious and definitely worth the splurge every now and then. I loved all the photos on the wall! read more
5 months ago
AMBIANCE, FOOD, SERVICE all three of this hits. It's pricey but well worth it. This place feels like we are getting our needs met. Fish-salmon and tuna was fresh and you must try ume tomato. Mac something was good. read more
22 days ago
Food was very yummy would def recommend the bacon shrimp it was the yummiest!! Cute interior and nice staff :) read more
1 year ago
Chome was on our list for some time and we went there on a busy Friday. Love the way they have decorated the place, very cozy and quirky at the same time. The menu has many choices and can give choice overload. We had spicy miso ramen, a tomato starter, and the cold Karatamba sake with some skewers. Everything was great including the service. Would definitely visit again. read more
WOW this place is so so so yummy. Everything just hits: the great service, great ambiance, AMAZING food. I need to come back to give a more detailed review of the food, because my boyfriend and I were so focused on eating that I didn't think to write down any notes on what we had. At the moment that makes all the food a 10/10 for me. read more
6 months ago
This is probably the best restaurant in San Francisco right now. Service, ambiance, and food are consistently excellent. Servers are always kind and helpful. Ambiance is quirky and very pleasant to be in, despite the restaurant's tiny space. And the food. The food! I especially love the vegetarian ramen and the sashimi. My husband loved the spicy beef udon stir fry. Desserts are inventive, like the hojicha panna cotta. The low abv drinks are beautifully crafted and delicious. I admire what Chome has accomplished and wish the restaurant great success in SF for many, many years to come. An absolute hidden gem. read more
1 year ago
We randomly went on a Tuesday night which happened to be all day happy hour! Ambiance: Nice, dim setting. Food: 1. Sushi nuggies (HH $10) - delicious 2. Spicy crunch salmon (HH $5) - so good 3. Mentaiko Ikura Carbonara ($32) - pretty pricey for what it is and also not a huge portion, but it was really good! 4. Shishito peppers (HH $6) - also good! 5. Gizzards (HH $6) - not a huge fan of gizzards, but this was tasty. 6. Chicken thigh skewer (HH $6) - this was good! 7. Berry lychee spritzer ($15) - this was delicious. Favorite drink of the night. 8. Pineapple beer ($9) - this was great, but couldn't really taste the pineapple. 9. Miso trio hand roll (HH $5) - this was amazing. I'd definitely order this again. 10. Yuzu nigori glass (HH $5) - this was like a shot lol it was pretty strong 11. Strawberry nigori (HH $5) - this was good 12. Free potato salad side per person Service: Great and accommodating. They'll let you have extra potato salad if they think there will be enough for the rest of the night. read more
A super lovely Japanese izakaya restaurant. Came on the last Tuesday of the month and it was all-day happy hour! For a group of four we spent around $70 each for the most delicious assortment of Bacon Izakaya skweres, Combo 7 skewers, oysters, Okonomiyaki, Oxtail Omurice, nigiri, assorted drinks, and more! Everything was pretty good on average, although I don't think anything in particular stood out. The service was quite attentive and friendly. read more
Amazing food, service, and vibe. We ordered the garlic chili oil ramen, sushi nuggies, yaki chashu, a couple of handrolls, and the aloha lilikoi to drink. Everything was sooooo good. Our favorite was the ramen and sushi nuggies. Service was on top of everything by consistently checking on us and clearing plates when needed. I'm definitely coming back here! read more
1 year ago
This place was a 10/10! We came in on a Friday night for happy hour and this spot was so memorable. The wait was fairly quick and we sat in a small table in the back room. The decor was super cute and on theme and we were quickly greeted with the menus. The options are great for happy hour and they have a good variety of things! We ordered some skewers, sashimi, duck carbonara, and chicken wings. All were delicious and packed with flavor. The skewers were so moist and tender. I'd recommend this spot for a large variety of Japanese dishes. read more
Have to give Chome a 3.5 / 5 stars. Unfortunately it didn't really meet any of our expectations in terms of what we were looking for regarding Omurice! We ordered the Ox Tail Omurice that fell flat; ox tail was mostly bone, not enough rice, the omelet wasn't properly runny inside, it was cooked through! We also got chicken thigh and chicken heart skewers which were fine nothing extraordinary. I personally only enjoyed the Creamy Salmon Nigiri, it was buttery and melted in your mouth but you get two pieces per order. The atmosphere was pretty but a bit suffocating even for an izakaya, so I wouldn't recommend groups coming in, it's more intimate and I recommend sharing dishes to try everything because it's not cheap! We got here before opening and there were already people waiting, it is quite popular! Service was great though and always refilled our water, which consisted of an assortment of lemon slices/lime/orange/etc. You also get complimentary potato salad while waiting to order so that was nice. Overall I'm not sure I would come back but I do see where there is an appeal for most. read more
29 days ago
This place was alright, nothing out of the ordinary. Decided to try the oxtail omurice but it was nothing special. Their sushi isn't that great also. The best thing we got was probably the udon. The service was good but they really rush you out your table once you're done, which felt a little weird. I'm glad we tried this place out but would probably not go back. read more
This place is super cute and cozy inside. Looks like a lot of people go on dates here. The seats are shoulder to shoulder to be prepared to hear your neighbors' conversations lol. The Kama was huge and lots of meat with roasted vegetables, yummy, it was worth $50 (this was a special for the day). Luckily the waitress told us the Kama was big so we just ordered one roll, the guilty Totoro which was melt in your mouth delicious. I enjoyed my food and experience here, I would come back for sure. read more
8 months ago
We came here for happy hour and the food was absolutely delicious! The decor is amazing and really adds to the experience of dining here. We loved their oysters and brussel sprouts. An amazing place to try out! read more
8 months ago
Came here on a Friday night with friends and there was a bit of a wait around 6:45 but we didn't have to wait long $260 for 4 people: 20% gratuity was automatically included because 4 people is considered a large party here This is what we ordered (not everything is pictured): - potato salad (complimentary appetizer/side that is soooo good) - dirty cauliflower (we had a veggie hater at our table who was pleasantly surprised and ended up loving it) - fried shrimp ball (one big ball with incisions for four pieces, very yummy) - 2 skewer combos (great way to sample different things but our table felt the chicken was the best) - oxtail omurice (a bit disappointed the egg didn't do the runny thing when we cut it open like traditional omurice, this was very rich and flavorful, presented very nicely but I'd get something different next time) - garlic chili tonkatsu ramen (they ran out of the pork belly and had to substitute it with more thin pieces of meat) Yes, was a bit on the pricier side but we enjoyed the ambience inside and the food was delicious. Personally I only enjoyed the skewers and I'd definitely come back to try their happy hour! read more
Fun and cute. They're busy! Showed up on a Friday for their happy hour (5-5:45pm) at 5:02 and 2/3 of the restaurant was already filled. The pineapple beer with mint, sublime. Everything else from their chicken heart skewers to deep fried salted egg yolk chicken wings to sashimi and raw octopus, delicious. Food was quite good! Service was nice and friendly. They want you to have a good time and to eat a lot. Very sweet staff. You don't however, have a lot of time to chat. I went with two other people and I hadn't seen them in about a month. We felt like we had to eat and order as much as possible within the 45 minutes before slowing down and making time to catch up and enjoy the food-- really enjoy the food. read more
Excellent Japanese Restaurant! The decor is very cute and the ambiance great. We ordered a variety of dishes to share between friends, and all of them were great! They have an extensive menu so it may seem daunting, but I would recommend ordering their specials and definitely their omurice. Would highly recommend if nearby! read more
2 years ago
My budget conscious self: "Let's save money and go early for HH deals!" My toxic trait never lets that happen. Three of us ferals ended up ordering for a party of six at Chōme. =T Chōme is a hot spot in the city for their HH Specials along with their sister restos: The Public Izakaya, NONO, KO, Babu, etc. Open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining only. No rezzies, walk-in only. Highly recommend arriving 10 minutes before opening to make it for the first wave. Don't recommend coming with more than 4 people. They will only seat complete parties. M E N U Extensive menu (small book) of Japanese izakaya (tapas), sushi, and Japanese western/fusion dishes. Beer, sake, and shochu only. 6% SF Mandate. 20% auto-gratuity for parties 4 or more. D E A L S / S P E C I A LS * Yelp check-in deal: Free Mini Pineapple Beer * Complimentary Potato Salad for each customer * HH Specials: Everyday from 5 pm - 6pm and 9 pm - 10 pm. - $5 HH Drinks: Beer, shochu highball, yuzu, nigori, cold sake, etc. - $5 Izakaya bites/handrolls - $6 Yakitori (2 skewers) - $8 Apps - $10 Oyster/Sashimi/Nigiri Sets F O O D HAPPY HOUR * Takowasa: Raw octopus w/ fresh wasabi ($5) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/4b7rsnw6 * Mentaiko Aji-Tama: Soft shoyu egg w/ fish paste ($5) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mtnnm2h7 * 4 pc Fresh Oysters w/ tobiko ($10 x2) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2ebthupb * 4 pc Yuzu Zinger Salmon sashimi w/ yuzu, ponzu, fresh wasabi ($10) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/juxpw5da * 4 pc Tuna Tataki: Seared tuna w/ ponzu, scallion, tobiko ($10) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/5yd9f482 * 2 pc Toro Toro Nigiri: Hamachi Toro & Bluefin O-Toro ($10 x3) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/ysxfsmft * YAKITORI, 2 pc ($6) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/5hcs2kej - Chicken Heart Yakitori - Chicken Cartilage - Chicken Thigh - Chicken Gizzard Everything we tried on the HH menu was solid. Oysters, sashimi, nigiri were all fresh. Yakitori (charcoal grilled) arrived hot and properly seasoned with the right textures. // REGULAR MENU * NYC "Big Mac" Nigiri w/ seared A5 wagyu, otoro, uni, black tobiko, truffle ($20 each x3) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mpzrapdt An over the top nigiri with luxe items creating a rich indulgent one bite. The A5 was overtorched tho. * OM Bite: Seared salmon toro, scallop, snow crab, uni, ikura, shiso ($22 each x3) // 4.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3nzzrvxs Another over the top bite but this time in a mini taco form with rich, buttery, briny goodness. Nori wasn't crispy tho. * Chu-toro Sizzler: 5 pc fatty tuna sashimi, crispy rice, scallion, hot iron plate, ponzu drizzle ($20) // 3.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/46z4bwsw Thick, fresh cuts of buttery chutoro but the sizzling ponzu was quite salty and it made the crispy rice soggy. * Ocean Crème Brûlée: Chilled egg custard, king crab, uni, caramelized sugar, ikura ($28) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/y9vzpp7j Flavors weren't balanced, ran too sweet. * Oxtail Omurice: Tomato stewed oxtail, omelet, demi-glace veggie fried rice ($32) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/7w9ruwrc Two pieces of fork tender oxtails (one was meaty, the other was mainly bone) in a very acidic tomato sauce. We were hoping for tornado style omelet that's soft and custardy but it wasn't and quite overdone. IMO, it wasn't worth the price. * Duck Duck Udon Carbonara 2.0: Grilled duck breast slices, crispy bacon, sautéed udon noodles, kimchi, onion, creamy pepper sauce, raw jidori yolk ($28) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2pby7p5j On paper it sounded good but the kimchi they used made the carbonara too sour. * Fun Fun Fuji Mountain: Hōjicha panna cotta w/ matcha ice cream, popsicle bits, sugared beans, fresh fruit, matcha cream sauce ($22) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/4fchr492 - Add warabimochi (+$2) An ideal dessert for sharing, the hōji panna cotta was jiggly, smooth, and roasty with the matcha ice cream and cream sauce adding a sweet earthiness. Really enjoyed the QQ chewy warabimochi. S E R V I C E Warm and friendly staff. Prompt food service. Despite being busy, staff was there when we needed them. Our water glasses never went empty (complimentary spa water w/ dragon fruit, watermelon, mint) and empty plates were promptly whisked away. A M B I A N C E Lively and quirky with tight seating. P A R K I N G Meter and residential parking only. Allot an extra 15 minutes to look for parking on the weekends. Overall, highly recommend Chōme for their HH specials. IMO, their strong suit are their raw dishes, sashimi/nigiri, and yakitori. read more
I like the skewers a lot, I would come back for that. I got the Wagyu and salted egg skewer (didn't get a picture of the Wagyu) but they were both fantastic. The salted egg chicken was the best thing I had all night. The oxtail omurice was heavy on the ketchup/tomato flavor. The oxtail was very tender and the dish had a lot of flavor. Dish was very ehh in my opinion but if you want to try something new, try it out! As for the noodles, they were both very mid (mediocre) and is heavy on the mushroom (if you like mushrooms though you'll love them). Between the two I prefer the tofu one. One of the high notes of the night is the drinks. All of their cocktails are amazing, not a single miss. Service was good, our waitress was nice and came to check on us often. The restaurant though is very small so if you come with more than 4 people expect to wait quite a long time. read more
I'm not sure if a restaurant ever wants to be considered "adorable" but I probably used the word about 10 times during our dinner here and I can't think of a better way to describe it. It's a relatively small restaurant near the Salvation Army drop off, in what used to be Wild Pepper). It makes terrific use of the space and is easily one of the best decorated and designed spots in town. Even if the food wasn't good, it would be worth going to appreciate the decor, which is quirky, colorful, and feels like you've somehow entered a fun Japanese gameshow. The place is surprisingly good for such a diverse and large menu. While I wouldn't say it is the best Ramen or sushi or yakitori, etc., in town, it does everything well. Nothing we ate, felt like an afterthought. There's a good happy hour menu as well, which I recommend taking advantage of. The only complaint I have is a small one, but the chashu (pork) in the Ramen was not very tender and a bit tough to get through. Otherwise, I enjoyed everything we sampled, from the potato salad to the sushi to the Ramen and some of the small dishes. Terrific service as well and very helpful with working around picky eaters. We will definitely return here and although they do pick up and DoorDash, I do recommend eating in for the full experience. read more
1 month ago
The food is amazing! This is one of my most creative space that I'd ever been. Every dishes are savory and It tastes like best to me. The saute udon is extremely bussin! The portion is bigger than I thought. The owner is really nice! I would come back 100% read more
4 months ago
We were a party of 6 and waited a whole hour despite being told 15-20 minutes wait time. Food tasted good. Poke, ramen, and omurice were decent. But each person paid $40-50 for a family style of 6 to be full and we felt it wasn't worth the wait. Very small indoors seating and service was super quick but it's more ideal for date night instead read more
Cute izakaya restaurant with a ton of options. We ordered an assortment of skewers, duck carbonara, ox tail omurice, and a few drinks (the pineapple beer was good) from what I remember. Although the duck was a bit chewy everything was flavorful and paired nicely with drinks. Everything does add up but for an izakaya in the city I'd recommend if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
Yummy food! Been wanting to come here to try their offerings. However, be warned that everything sounds so good, that you may be prone to over order.... Upon walking in, there's a table where you can sign your group in. We waited for about 10ish minutes before our party of five was seated. The decorations delightfully added to the Japanese bar ambience. Super loved every detail. We ordered a bunch of food to share and wow, my fave was definitely The Big Mac. Yes, basic I know. *shrugs* Makes sense why each piece comes out to $20. Also, enjoyed the OM Bite Handroll. Surprise surprise they both include uni. Lol we also shared the uni carbonara and did not even realize that was $50.... So good tho... It also had mentaiko!! One of my faves. Another thing I enjoyed was their Tako Wasa. It was my first time trying raw octopus with wasabi. Even so, it's super pricy for what you get. We also ordered the Bacon Lover's Flight, Pork Belly Skewers, Kawa Ikura Skewers, Takoyaki, Hamachi Kama, Okonomiyaki, Nanban Calamari, and the Volcano Bubble Roll which I thought were all okay. As for drinks, we ordered the Ume Lover and The Yuzu cocktail--Yuzu tasting the best. I would definitely return for a date night and carefully order a few items. He he. Service was great! Very attentive and patient with our group albeit water being spilled and us being a bit chaotic. I mean... 20% gratuity is already included in the bill for large groups so it makes sense. Haha. We dined at around 8pm on a Saturday and many items were already sold out for the day, so I'd recommend dining on a weekday. Also, if you can make it to Happy Hour!! That would be best. read more
TLDR: so good it's my new favorite restaurant and I'm super picky especially with Japanese. Friend of mine recommended chome because they have omurice. Took my friend who was visiting from Boston here on Halloween weekend and we were all so blown away by how good it was. 1) the decor is out of this country, and you're immediately transported to Japan. They put in a lot of effort for it. Check photos. 2) the menu is huge but I wanted to order everything. Literally sat there for a good 30 minutes trying to decide what I would have to try next time 3) we ordered a lot to share and all the dishes were so good! I literally had no complaints from everything I tried and that never happens because I'm super picky with food! Especially with Japanese. (Spoiled from omakase and Japan) 4) it was a great balance between homey favorites fusioned with fine dining. Can't wait to go back!!! read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I were looking for happy hour places when I found Chome a small izakaya that does a short happy hour from 5-5:45pm and has a little half pig half fish logo through TikTok happy hour recs. Seeing that the restaurant was nearby to where we were in the mission and the line was not too long, we decided to line up before they opened the doors at 5 sharp. We were seated instantly and the servers were incredibly friendly. The decor of the restaurant was lovely with little posters saying funny quotes and knick knacks displayed all around, including streamers and cute lamps in all corners. The music was also very diverse in genre and entertaining! For the happy hour menu, we decided to order the Melon Nigori, the yakitori, the treasure chicken, the sashimi sampler, the Yuzu zinger salmon and some handrolls. My oh my when I tell you the sashimi here is so fresh it made me feel like I was transported to the ocean. Each piece of the salmon, butterfish and tuna was so tender and buttery it instantly melted in your mouth! While the portion sizes were on the smaller side and you may need to order more to fill up the quality vastly outweighs anything else. Chome is hands down one of my favorite izakaya's in all of San Francisco! read more
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Should we get there right when it opens?
Absolutely. Why? 1. “Happy Times” Menu. 5pm to 5:45pm 2. Restaurant fills up fast, especially on… Read more
What time is HH? Do they serve ranen at that time?
HH is 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm. Ramen is on their regular menu.
How do you make a reservation?
You have to call them to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it's apparently a "soft reservation", meaning that even if you show up on time, if the tables are not cleared, you will have to wait. I made mine and showed up on time, but had to wait over… Read more
Which options are both gluten-free and vegan thank you?
Menus are updated once or twice a month, rotating new items and choices. There are many gluten free and vegan choices, just let your server know your specific dietary preferences, accommodations will be gladly made as best as possible.
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