I've been traveling to San Francisco a lot for work lately, and I've either dined at or ordered Yamamoto on 3 out of 3 of my last work trips. That should tell you enough. The menu is simple in the best way, with easy chirashi options depending on what you're in the mood for, and everything I've tried hella hit. The fish is consistently fresh, the quality is excellent, and it holds up just as well for takeout. At this point, it's become one of my go-to spots whenever I'm in SF. Wish they served sake! read more

A night on my own meant I could choose whatever I wanted to eat for dinner. I've heard really good things about Dining Yamamoto and have been eager to check it out. I ordered online for pick-up and the process was simple and seamless. Upon arrival, my order was ready at the counter and handed to me promptly. I was in and out within 30 seconds so really didn't have a chance to look around at the space. The good: - Presentation and packaging - Fish was fresh - Service was quick The opportunities: - Something about the sush rice was different than what is typical in nigiri - The premium omakase set was presented beautifully but lacked the sweet and rich flavors I was expecting Dining Yamamoto is definitely high quality and presentation but unfortunately not the best I've had. I will definitely give them a try again in the near future. I might have just stumbled upon an off night. read more

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This place just opened a few months ago and I know it's gonna be a star!! We got to speak to the owner and chef and he was the kindest man, which shows in how delicious and fresh the food is. We ordered - Kaisen chirashi don: loaded with fresh fish and uni over sushi rice and comes with a side of nori and pickled vegetables in case you want to make hand rolls or you can eat it straight - Toro lover nigiri: 4 pieces of melt in your mouth salmon topped with truffle (umami bomb) and 4 pieces fatty tuna topped with cavier (silky smooth) - miso soup: warm soup for the soul on a cold summer night - a strawberry and hojicha daifuku (sp?) which was a thin layer of mochi wrapped around sponge cake, cream, and either a fresh strawberry or ball of hojia mixed bean paste. Literally worlds better than that Trader Joe's frozen mochi. You could tell it was freshly made. And the different textures complement each other so beautifully. Served with a shot of matcha/green tea that's so fresh and almost sweet and citrusy with only a tiny hint of bitterness for balance. If all matcha tasted like that I'd be wired of caffiene and antioxidants up the ying yang. The interior design is gorgeous as well - rich blues softened by warm copper and leather and hand made art. Event the bathroom had a fun mural! Logistics: - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby. Transit or rideshare is best - a few vegetarian options read more

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The husband and wife chefs/owners are so cute! I can see them making my sushi carefully! I arrived right when they opened at 5pm and I was the first one seated. I placed an order for maki rolls with tuna, hamachi and salmon. I loved the fatty tuna the best. I can tell the fish is very fresh. I look forward to dining with them another time. I just wish they were located in a busier place. It seems like this area doesn't get very much foot traffic. The only reason I saw it was because I read about the restaurant on Eater SF. I highly recommend trying the strawberry mochi with cake inside. They also make that in-house and it tastes so good! I hope that I can dine there again soon. read more

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Such high quality sashimi and dons for reasonable prices. Dining Yamamoto is a small Japanese pop-up (??) in SOMA that serves quality fish. You can tell each dish is a labor of love for the chef and his staff. For every dish he served, the chef thoroughly explained each fish, ingredient, and the best way to consume the dish. Every dish we tried was tasty, but I'd highly recommend the Toro and Salmon Don. Not only was the fish buttery and the rice was fluffy, but it was a gorgeous dish to look at. I'll definitely be back for their warm hospitality and quality fish. read more

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This review is for takeout only from Dining Yamamoto, as I had originally pre-scheduled a takeout order, not realizing they had already opened for dine-in as well, and I'm now even more excited to come back for lunch or dinner in person. I arrived about 15 minutes early for pickup and my order was already beautifully prepared and ready to go. I was greeted by who I believe was Chef Yamamoto himself, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. When I got home after about a 20 minute trip, I was immediately impressed by how thoughtfully everything was packaged and arranged. Each item even came with a note recommending that it be enjoyed within 2 hours for the best flavor, which really speaks to how much care goes into every detail. I ordered the Chef's Choice Premium 10 Piece Nigiri, the Negitoro & Hon Maguro, and the Japanese Style Salad, and everything was outstanding. The premium nigiri set included o-toro with black truffle, seared salmon toro, madai with uni and caviar, zuke hon maguro, and amaebi, and every piece was excellent. The flavors, textures, portions, cuts, and temperatures were all top-tier, especially considering it was takeout. I also really appreciated the wasabi, ginger, and bonus pickled vegetables included with the order. I especially agree with another reviewer who wished the fried heads for the amaebi were included, since that is one of my absolute favorite parts of eating that shrimp. That said, the quality of the fish itself was so high that it was still an incredible meal. For anyone looking for a truly special home-akase experience, I can't recommend Dining Yamamoto highly enough! read more

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If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I'll go first: Sushi. Because there is SO much variety! You can use all sorts of fish, seafood, wagyu, veggies, and more. Only in my dreams tho! Cuz let's be real, sushi will break your wallet. And, the ones that don't break your wallet, may break your porcelain throne. If you're looking for high-quality sushi crafted by a Japanese chef...that won't break your wallet too bad: Dining Yamamoto. Takeout only (similar to AJi Kiji) but it seems they have several tables for dine-in? M E N U Soft opening menu: - Seared Chutoro Don ($29) and Bara Chirashi Don ($28) Full menu will roll out next week: - Nigiri boxes, rolls, and don ($19-$57) F O O D * Bara Chirashi Don ($28) A bed of properly prepared sushi rice scattered with a medley of chutoro, sake, hamachi, hon maguro, ikura, unagi, uni, and tamago. The sushi rice was on point - room temp, sticky with distinct grains, and lightly seasoned. Each bite was fresh, light, and satisfying. Made little wraps with roasted seaweed wraps at home. * Seared Chutoro Don w/ black truffe soy and crispy garlic ($28) Six slices of lightly seared, buttery medium fatty bluefin tuna crowned with freshly shaven black truffle, and served alongside finely cut tamago and nori. The black truffle soy adds a savory sweet umami, while crispy garlic gave a satisfying textural contrast. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and gracious. Overall, Dining Yamamoto is a welcome addition to the SoMa/Mid-Market area serving upscale omakase-level sushi for those on the go. Considering sandwiches are going for $20-$25 in the city, why not treat yourself to something more special? read more

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Amazing, high quality sushi restaurant that imports their fish from Toyosu, Japan. I could really taste the difference - I normally don't like uni or ikura, but both were delicious here. The chirashi bowl is served with nori sheets so you can make your own mini hand rolls, which makes it fun to eat. My friend and I loved this place and would definitely recommend it! read more

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I ordered the Kaisen Chirashi Donburi for pick up through their website. It was beautifully presented. The selection was fresh. The uni was sweet and creamy and I loved that they included nori sheets to wrap the rice and fish. The only thing that could have made it better was to include the fried shrimp head as some restaurants do, but even without it, it was a delicious meal. It's too bad I missed their soft opening specials by a few days late. read more

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Dining Yamamoto is part of a mini wave of high end take out sushi joints popping up in SF. Their instaworthy Chirashi Sushi Donburi tastes as good as it looks. The beautifully presented fish and seafood is so fresh it almost swims into your mouth. The pickled veggies add a nice crunch. They even throw in a few seaweed squares for DIY hand rolls. Yum! read more

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Dining Yamamoto is such an amazing new addition to the SF sushi scene! I got their takeout recently and the fish was so fresh and presented beautifully. The prices were fair for the quality, and the service is so friendly. I will definitely be back! read more

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The husband wife team in this newly opened Japanese spot serves up fresh fish and Hokkaido Uni, my gawd!! This is a no frills spot, they put so much effort and though on preparation of their food it almost looks too beautiful to eat. Although I think because its only a husband and wife spot their service could use a bit more attention. Would i come back? Definitely yes. I have some go to spots in SF for japanese and this will be Definitely one of them. read more

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Great Chirashi bowl . The fish is fresh and the presentation is amazing. The portions are great. The guy who served me was not very knowledgeable I had to ask for the seaweed wraps for my food . He later warmed up and became more conversational. The place is not very big but it's comfortable. I recommend visiting them and experience the delicious difference in their food. read more

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We celebrated my husbands birthday dinner at this new Japanese spot, and it turned out to be such a special experience. From the moment we walked in, the energy felt welcoming and thoughtful but what truly stood out was the chef. He was incredibly friendly, engaging with us in a way that made the evening feel personal rather than just another dinner reservation. The sushi itself was stunning--almost too beautiful to eat. Each piece felt carefully crafted, with vibrant colors, delicate garnishes, and a clear attention to detail. Beyond presentation, everything tasted fresh. Even the vegetarian options and sides were well executed and didn't feel like an afterthought. The vegetarian lover plate was too pretty and creative. We had miso soup , salad , chefs recommended nigiri sushi and roll , tuna lovers and spicy tuna and salmon . It was all delicious ! All in all, it was one of those meals where the combination of great food, warm hospitality, and beautiful presentation made the occasion feel even more memorable . we'll definitely be back again soon to try more dishes off the menu . read more

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Sweet couple runs this spot and we really enjoyed the take out sushi! Fish was super fresh and there were very thoughtful touches like seaweed and mini squeezable soy sauce bottles. I got the salmon set and my husband got the scallop/salmon/avocado. His was definitely the favorite between the two so recommend ordering that. read more

Visited for their soft opening, chirashi was well-priced (~$30) and tasty, particularly liked the cubes of scallop and lobes of uni. You order at the counter and they have seats available, feels like this used to be a bar and they converted it. Furnishings are darker though each table has an overhead light. Great addition to the SF sushi box scene. read more

Came in during the soft opening before the official opening with a bigger menu. I got the Chu-Toro Steak Donburi and Bara-Chirashi Donburi. It was a limited time. The week after was going to be a different menu. It was all prepackaged so quick pick-up. There's seats inside to eat. I looovvveeeee sushi so this was GREAT for me. I heard about it from this site. https://sf.eater.com/restaurant-news/211721/dining-yamamoto-restaurant-opening-san-francisco-soma I work close by and feel like there isn't many great sushi choices besides poke so this is such a gift for me.... All I can say is... take my money! read more

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The quality of the chirashi bowl I got was good. They were fast and had great service read more

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Wow, this place is incredible. The freshness of the fish and wasabi was incredible. Outstanding food. I'm so glad I experienced this early. Don't sleep on it. Have some patience, it was two people managing serving and cooking. You can really see and taste the passion for the food here. read more

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There is some amazing sushi in San Francisco, but unfortunately it usually also comes with stratospheric prices. Dining Yamamoto has wonderfully fresh fish in inventive and tasty presentations. They do a strong pickup game but also have a very charming dine-in space with beautiful blue furniture and a moody, romantic vibe. The service was friendly and welcoming. A neighborhood gem we will be back to soon! read more

In all honesty, the best nigiri I've had in the city in a very long time. Fresh, perfectly sized, and beautifully presented, not to mention delicious. The chef is so humble and gracious. After introducing the fish, he continued to check in to make sure everything was to my liking. He mostly lets the ingredients speak for themselves. The progression of the fish was delightful, with each bite playing off the one before. Nice mixes of texture and fattiness throughout. The accents and toppings were masterful. The space is beautiful and simple. Moody, yet warm. It feels welcoming and comfortable. read more

Wow! This is BY FAR the best take out sushi in the Bay Area. It's better than both Ebiko and Aji Kiji. The service is fast, staff is nice, and sushi so fresh. Thick slices, great prices. Highly recommended read more

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Certainly good and I recommend it, but I will order differently next time. The fish in the Kaisen Chirashi Donburi was good, but not as smooth as I expected given the reviews (they all had a bite of fishiness and the uni was more briny than the creamier type I prefer). The dishes with Toro might be the way to go next time. My usual order is nigiri vs sashimi, so that could have factored in as well. This was a takeout order, and sushi is usually better eaten at the restaurant. But certainly good enough to try again! read more

I got the chirashi and it was delicious. Best takeout sushi - amazing fish quality. The staff are so kind and friendly

Great food, the fish was extremely fresh. I also really appreciated the seaweed to make hand rolls with the chirashi. Never had that before, but it was a fun idea. Service was good too. Would highly recommend the place. read more

Simply love what Chef Yama and his team are doing w his popup experience. First of all he is genuinely a wonderful human: humble, approachable, proud and hard working. Someone you really want to succeed and I personally am a big fan. The results are simply superb and he is clearly masterful. What makes him different is his style and propriety attention to detail, product quality and the highest level of integrity. Honestly I've never seen more beautiful plate presentation anywhere and I'm not exaggerating. Artful af. Space and vibe is private club like, dark, comfortable and inviting. Great jazzy mood. Oh no alcohol but I personally didn't miss it. I saw that he does delivery + takeout and even offers catering. This is the spot and I highly recommend you try it out. read more

Went back, gave Dining Yamamoto it's deserved 5th star. This time I ordered the Donburi # 3.. Spicy Hotate and Salmon Donburi. (Pics). So nice. Very well done. read more

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Soft launch chirashidon bento box was excellent! The staff is also super excited to be here, and their service was great. Looking forward to seeing more on the menu soon. read more

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Great food. Not a lot of staff but it's a new restaurant. Good service makes up for it and of course the sushi is top grade.