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4.1 (129 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 5:15 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
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Salmon Lover Roll
Emily C.

We came in to celebrate our anniversary on a slow Wednesday night. The staff were very attentive and kind. Because it was such a slow night, they even offered us a fried organic tofu appetizer on the house! Their sushi was delicious. Their rolls contain less rice and more fish. They also don't drown their fish in sauces and mayo which I really appreciate. I would definitely return to eat again and try their donburis and curry dishes!

Salmon Maguro Don
Eden C.

Ugh, I loved it. The cutest, cozy, homey restaurant ever. Straight out of the Japanese countryside cottage picture book. Food was delightful. I'm dreaming of going back for the salmon maguro don-- the fish was so tender and fresh, well marinated, and served on a generous pile of sushi rice. Will definitely be going back to try their other items!

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Miranda L.

Came here at around 5:30 pm on a Saturday and we got a table of three immediately. The interior is pretty spacious with a bright ambiance and cute decor everywhere. I really wanted to try some different sushi options this time as I only got a taste from their handroll last time. Miso Soup - Simple and a classic. It was a little pricey but it is what you expect it to be. Salmon Nigiri Tasting - This came with five pieces which included salmon, smoked salmon and ikura where I was excited to try their salmon after having it last time. The classic salmon was fresh and tasty like last time but the smoked salmon added a nice smokiness and melt in mouth texture that I enjoyed. Mummy Roll (Hamachi Lover) - The roll stood out to me from the menu because of the yuzu spicy hamachi which packed a savory and sour flavor. It was crunchy, fresh and creamy all at once. Other dishes we got at the table was a sashimi salad which was really refreshing with a sour yuzu sauce and thin sliced sashimi assortment as well as a chirashi where the tuna was the star. From the drinks to food to service, we enjoyed the ambiance as well as trying many more diverse dishes from the menu.

Jane M.

I loved the ambiance and decor of the restaurant. Would be great for a nice birthday party. The service was wonderful here. Friendly and efficient. Fresh fish was so delicious! The only think I didn't like was the chicken karaage which I was burping up afterward. Didn't sit well.

Lydia Z.

Slightly bougier than average sushi place. Everything was extremely flavorful and tasty. Cute decor as well. Definitely recommend the pork katsu curry! The rolls were tasty and come in 8 pieces. Definitely great late night food spot as well!

Veggie Gyoza
Consuelo J.

Loved this place! Stopped by for dinner before our reservations at an escape room nearby and it was so good! The place is so cute and the servers were so nice, we came at a later time 8:30 but they were so accommodating and they gave us free Veggie gyoza. I recommended it to everyone even my relatives who live in south Bay lol.

Pork Katsu Curry
Norases V.

The salmon ikura don was a bit pricy for 4 pieces of salmon and ikura for $28. It was yummy though and generous amount of wasabi. Just wish there were more salmon. The pork katsu curry was very generous thick cut pork pieces, breaded well but the pork was a little tough/overcooked but understandable since we did a takeout order to picnic at Dolores Park. The curry was flavorful with spices, the rice was cooked perfectly. Friendly staff for prompt pickup.

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Lyee C.

I always love a late night option on Valencia for sushi! I've heard about the curry at this spot from a coworker and wanted to try it out. I went with a couple of friends and we were seated relatively quickly considering the dinner rush, which surprised me vs having to wait it out for a spot. The interior is a blend of styles with some variation in seating options. Loved the homemade ginger ale, but fair warning: stir it really well! When it arrived, the bottom was pure ginger and the top was just fizzy water. For my main, I got the pork katsu curry. The curry itself was very flavorful, and has to go with the rice. I was a little disappointed with the katsu. The pork was juicy, but the breading wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. My friend ordered the salmon chazuke, which looked absolutely amazing. I'm definitely going to try that next time! I wasn't sure what to expect for the prices, but the portion sizes were on the generous side, and we had to to-go part of the food. The service was friendly, with only some trouble getting our bill at the end of the meal.

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Ed U.

I have to admit I was rather disappointed with this new Japanese spot on Valencia. Having taken over the former Borderlands bookstore, the owners definitely refreshed the space with a contemporary cross between a French cottage and a Japanese kissaten. The menu was extensive, though price points were on the high side even for the Mission. Naturally that amped up my expectations of the quality of the food. Toward that end, it was a hit-or-miss affair. I don't know what triggered it, but service was strangely off here. I first ordered the $19.50 Duck Breast Goat Cheeses, which sounded like a small duck salad, but it never came. I didn't question it because the other dishes were arriving in random order. By the time I finished the meal, I didn't want it anymore, and it didn't show up on the check. Like I never ordered it. Hmm. I also ordered the $20.50 Hamaichi Kama which unfortunately arrived overcooked and dry (photo: https://yelp.to/zHUqCA38GF). As I picked at it, the $15.50 Green Bites arrived. It was billed as three tastes of vegetarian bites. No argument about that. It turned out to be blistered shishito peppers, salted edamame, and fried tofu cubes with a bit of aioli on the side (photo: https://yelp.to/TMXgk_PbFc). Fresh but rather bland. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Things finally turned around with the hand rolls. Here is where they finally excelled for me. I had two. The first was the $15.50 Salmon Ikura with shiso (photo: https://yelp.to/iaNAjYTUOE). It was genuinely fresh and overflowing with fresh salmon roe (photo). The second was the $17.50 Uni Hotate which combined creamy Santa Barbara sea urchin with a Hokkaido scallop (photo: https://yelp.to/YkVAiuqzW0). There was real finesse in the way the hand rolls were assembled, and the flavors reflected that. Perhaps I should restrict myself to sashimi the next time I come here. I guess I can forgive them for the duck oversight, but I think they should pay more attention to the kama when it's on the grill. FOOD - 3 stars...the hand rolls was the saving grace among a series of disappointments AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the decor was a nice fusion of cultures SERVICE - 2.5 stars...kinda erratic TOTAL - 3 stars...stick with the hand rolls RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

We came here at 11:00 AM, but the storefront gate was closed. A worker showed up a few minutes later and told us they actually open at 11:30 AM, which didn't match the hours listed on Yelp or the sign posted outside. When they finally opened, the owner told us the sushi rice wasn't ready yet. At that point we had already waited 30 minutes, so we decided to try other items instead. I asked again what time they actually open, and he said 12:00 PM. I suggested they update Yelp and the store sign so customers aren't misled, and the response was just "ok." No apology or acknowledgment. We tried to stay unbiased about the food. The strawberry karaage was unique, and the katsu was okay, but nothing memorable enough to return for. The server was good and attentive, which was probably the best part of the experience. Overall the place felt disorganized and not very customer-focused. Between the confusing hours and the attitude, it's hard to recommend. 2 stars.

Hamachi Carpaccio
Kristell N.

I appreciate that there is a sushi place open up late on weekdays! My friends and I were wrapping up a night event and needed a place to eat at for dinner. Luckily, we were able to be seated and accommodated right away. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty and nicely decorated, so we took some time to absorb the atmosphere before we ordered. Their menu has a variety of options, which made it difficult to decide on what to order. Everyone ordered something different and we were able to try each other's food. I ordered the Passionfruit Lemonade, Hamachi Carpaccio, Zombie Chef Roll, and Salmon Tasting to share with my boyfriend. The lemonade was sweet and refreshing, you can tell that it was homemade. The carpaccio was delicious, especially with the truffle oil. The roll was okay, it didn't really blow our minds like the carpaccio did. Lastly, the salmon tasting was delicious, but it made us realize we're not that big fans of Ikura. The servers were nice and very attentive to our table! I would definitely want to come back to try out the rest of their menu

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Cute vibe. Sushi was a bit small but food was tasty. A bit over priced but still satisfied.

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